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7 years of Deel, 1 incredible journey 🎉 From our very first hire to helping teams work across every corner of the globe, it’s been a journey we couldn’t have done without our amazing team, customers, and partners. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this ride. Here’s to the next chapter, together!

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BREAKING: @deel Hits $1.4B+ ARR Co-founded by CEO Alex Bouaziz (@Bouazizalex) & CRO Shuo Wang (@shuooo), Alex shares their hypergrowth playbook.. Founded in 2019, at only 7 years old: - Deel has scaled to $1.4B+ ARR - Reached a $17.3B valuation - 40K+ customers across 150+ countries - 3+ years of being profitable Deel has rapidly become the #1 platform for hiring & paying employees worldwide. We discuss: • Scaling Deel to $1.4B+ ARR • Serving 40K+ companies across 150+ countries • Deel’s 10+ acquisition M&A strategy • Building a profitable hypergrowth SaaS company • The future of global hiring & distributed teams • How AI agents will transform the workforce Recent Financing: Oct 2025, Deel announced a $300 million Series E funding round, valuing the company at $17.3 billion co-led by Ribbit Capital (@RibbitCapital) as a new investor, alongside long-time partners Andreessen Horowitz (@a16z) & Coatue Management (@coatuemgmt). This was filmed in London February 12, 2026 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐒 (00:00) Alex Bouaziz, Co-Founder & CEO at Deel (02:05) Working with co-founder & CRO Shuo Wang (03:54) What Deel actually does (05:05) Biggest customers (05:54) $17B valuation and latest funding round (06:35) How Deel approaches fundraising (07:50) Hitting $100M ARR and early growth (09:25) Why raise money if you are already profitable? (10:35) Inside the latest funding round (12:03) Why payroll is a huge global opportunity (14:21) How Deel expanded its product stack (15:21) The challenges of hiring globally (16:18) Running a 7,000 person fully remote company (18:29) Tips for building remote teams (19:50) Why Deel went global from day one (22:47) How AI is changing hiring (25:00) Deel’s moat in an AI world (26:19) A question from Micky Malka (26:57) From airlines to oil and gas: who uses Deel (27:58) M&A strategy and integration playbook (34:33) Biggest mistakes companies make with acquisitions (35:56) How to retain founders after acquisitions (36:34) Deel's new CFO (39:09) What it takes to be IPO ready (40:29) How AI could affect Deel’s future (42:55) The "Dubai founder controversy" (46:00) Leading in a competitive market (50:47) The biggest misconception about Deel (53:27) The right people around you (56:51) The "default optimism" (58:33) What’s next for Deel (01:01:05) The future of autonomous agents (01:03:35) Biggest lessons from Shuo (01:06:34) What makes a great salesperson (01:08:32) Partnering with Arsenal

Remember when remote work meant everyone leaving cities? 🏙️ ➡️ That moment may already be passing. After spreading out during the pandemic, remote workers have been moving closer to major urban centres since 2022. The average distance to cities has decreased every year. Today, remote workers live about as close to cities as they did in 2021. Even without the office, proximity still matters. Read the full Deel Global Hiring Report 2025 for more 👉 deel.com/global-hiring-…

Tune in for a look back at Deel's 2026 SKO 🎬 From rapid-fire “Speed Dating” closing scenarios to deep dives on AI and the future of HR, every moment pushed us to think bigger about what 2026 will bring. We celebrated wins, honored our Deel Award winners, and shared honest conversations with partners like @awscloud , Human Interest, and @MewsSystems on what it really takes to run global payroll at scale. 🤝🏆 And of course, we closed two unforgettable days with a party under the desert stars—the perfect celebration of a truly global, inspiring community.  ✨ With over 1,400 attendees, 89 sessions, and 73 incredible speakers, DKO reminded us that bold ideas, collaboration, and passion are what drive change. Here’s to carrying that energy forward. 2026, we’re ready!

Have you heard the rumour?!👂 Something big is coming to global work. New tools. Smarter systems. A simpler way to run teams across borders. On March 19, we’re pulling back the curtain at The Big Deel, where we’ll reveal what’s next for global workforce management. Expect AI-native systems, powerful enterprise integrations, and product updates designed to make global work actually feel simple. 📅 March 19 🕚 11 am EST / 5 pm CET 🎥 Virtual event Join us ➡️ events.deel.com/BigDeel26

Hiring globally just to cut costs? That’s old news. 🌎 We've analyzed 1M+ contracts for Deel's State of Global Hiring Report, and the remote work playbook has completely flipped: 🏙️ Remote workers are moving back to major cities. 🤖 Cross-border "AI Trainer" roles skyrocketed 283% 💡 Startups are hiring globally for elite talent, not cheap labor. 💸 Contractors are "currency hopping" to USD & crypto to beat inflation. Get the full scoop here: deel.com/global-hiring-…

How big is it?! 👀 Big enough to shake up global teams. Big enough to drop news you won’t see coming. Big enough to be called… Big Deel. The next era of global work is here and it’s being rebuilt in real time. Join us on March 19 for our latest BIG news 👉 events.deel.com/BigDeel26

HR after realising AI can't make Women's day decorations

Doesn't beat the time Amazon left its rejection mail in the job description itself.

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And just like that, DKO 2026 is a wrap. 🎬 Day 2 took us from rapid-fire “Speed Dating” closing scenarios to deep dives on AI and the future of HR. Every session pushed us to think bigger about what 2026 will bring. But the highlight? Celebrating the wins. Huge congratulations to our Deel Award winners. You’ve raised the bar for all of us! 🏆 Because no one wins alone, we heard invaluable insights from our partners at @awscloud and @humaninteresthq . Plus a candid fireside chat with @MewsSystems on what it really takes to run global payroll at scale. Honest conversations about what customers actually need and how we deliver it. 🤝 And how do you celebrate the biggest DKO yet? With an unforgettable party under the stars in the desert. The perfect way to close out two inspiring days ✨ Time to pack our bags. But we’re leaving focused, motivated, and ready to level up. 2026, let’s get to work. 🚀 🧵👇