Patrick Mollet, founder of Eqipia, joins the podcast to share how his startup tapped into social networks — especially employee referrals — to revolutionize recruitment. Eqipia helped companies reach quality candidates by activating the social connections of their own teams. The idea gained traction and led to the company’s acquisition by XING in 2016. Today, Patrick works at Great Place to Work Switzerland, focusing on building strong company cultures.

He reflects on the journey from launching a tech product to advising organizations on values and trust. The conversation builds toward a key insight about aligning recruitment with culture, showing how internal values drive external success. In closing, Patrick emphasizes that investing in culture early isn’t optional—it’s the foundation for sustainable growth.