May 8, 2025
I’ve hired over 100 people.
Worked with 9-figure entrepreneurs.
Built teams at one of the fastest-growing startups.
The #1 trait I look for? People who just do things.
Here’s the playbook I wish more people followed: The Permissionless Approach.
The Video
In 2015, I wanted to work for Noah Kagan.
Instead of asking “How can I help?” or “I’ll work for free” I sent him a 53 second video pitching myself.
No résumé. No fancy intro. Just execution.
It changed my life.
Here’s my video:
In 2015, I sent @noahkagan the following video
— Ayman Al-Abdullah 🧱 (@aymanalabdul) April 22, 2025
No résumé. No fancy intro. Just execution.
It changed my life.
In 2025, this is still the move:@juliafedorin did the same for @Shopify—no ask, no application. Just a killer campaign.
<24 hrs later, she had an offer
Proof: Talent… https://t.co/jyJegODHM2 pic.twitter.com/NgE7TArgCD
In 2025, this is still the move.
Julia Fedorin did the same for Shopify.
No ask, no application. Just a killer campaign.
Here is Julia’s video:
Hi @Shopify, room for one more? pic.twitter.com/gUVID18s6G
— Julia Fedorin ⁂ (@juliafedorin) April 16, 2025
Less than 24 hrs later, she had an offer.
What does this say? Talent that ships gets picked.
CEOs take note. This is the type of talent you want on your team.
Conclusion
The ‘Permissionless Approach isn’t just a hiring hack; it’s a mindset.
It’s about valuing execution over explanation, and initiative over instruction.
Whether you’re aiming to land your dream job like I did, or like Julia did with Shopify, the principle remains: show, don’t just tell.
Talent that ships doesn’t just get picked; it shapes the future.
For CEOs who recognize the power of this proactive talent and want to build teams that embody this spirit to scale from 7 to 8 or 9 figures—just as I guided my last company from $3m to $84m—I offer coaching to help you implement these strategies effectively.