Have you ever hired someone who seemed perfect on paper but turned out to be completely wrong for the role? Meet Aaliyah, the 24-year-old founder and CEO of Otterwise who's tackling this universal problem with a refreshingly practical solution.

Fresh out of college and frustrated by her own career mismatch, Aaliyah built a platform that lets employers and candidates "test drive" working relationships before committing. Her company creates comprehensive, real-world assessments that reveal what resumes never could – how someone actually performs, collaborates, and fits within a team. For creative roles like videography and high-stakes positions like sales, where traditional hiring methods consistently fail, this approach is nothing short of revolutionary.

What makes this conversation particularly compelling is Aaliyah's journey as a young entrepreneur. With less than $5,000 and a self-imposed four-month deadline to reach profitability, she bootstrapped her way to creating a solution for both struggling employers and mismatched talent. Her insights on why Gen Z employees job-hop (they're seeking better fits, not avoiding work) and how college provides networking value but fails at actual career preparation are eye-opening for anyone managing today's multi-generational workforce.

The podcast also explores deeper questions about entrepreneurship – when to bootstrap versus seek funding, how imposter syndrome affects even the most confident founders, and why sometimes the most valuable aspect of starting a business isn't building an empire but developing skills that make you invaluable in any role.

Ready to transform how you hire and retain talent? Listen now and discover why traditional resumes might soon be replaced by something far more revealing – actual performance.

www.themrpreneur.com