2021 was an attention-grabbing 12 months. It was, in some ways, higher than 2020, however comparatively talking, couldn’t we are saying the identical about every other 12 months in fashionable historical past? It moved quick. We adjusted and reacted in real-time to new realities and thrilling new ventures. Finally, when the mud settled, we got here by means of with our greatest 12 months but, and with exponential progress on the horizon.
These final couple years have been a ‘mutha for all of us. However I really feel extra motivated than ever to push ahead and carry the momentum we’ve constructed into the brand new 12 months and past. The vacations are an incredible time for many people, however can be extremely difficult, miserable, and traumatic for others. In case you’re like me, possibly it’s somewhat little bit of each. However as I look again on the 12 months and forward to what’s in entrance of us, I’m targeted on displaying grace and being grateful for what I’ve round me – and right here at Proof, our best property are the folks that select to come back in (and go all-in) each day.
Paul, Landon, and Nick are killing it on the design and artistic aspect. We’re placing our highest work out immediately, and with their powers mixed, they’re a pressure to be reckoned with.
Mihai and Ana obtained married this 12 months! (woohoo!) and proceed to symbolize Proof from the opposite nook of the world in Romania. In case you’ve ever had a superb line of copy written or a good looking web site developed by Proof, you could have these two superb people to thank.
Dave is rocking our day-to-day venture administration and has us working extra effectively than ever. Understanding what to do, when to do it, and the easiest way to go about it goes a LONG method. How he nonetheless places up with me after 10+ years of working collectively… I don’t know, you’d must ask him.
Ryan is the ‘new man’ on the crew and has introduced a wealth of data as we dive deeper into video and picture manufacturing within the new 12 months. We’re excited to inform tales in a extra dynamic and interesting method by means of this medium and Ryan is a rockstar behind the digital camera.
Zach is main the cost for biz dev and is bringing Proof to new heights by means of significant, intentional partnerships. He simply welcomed his second baby, the cutest little dude named Lando (which can also be a very cool identify).
Life is nice at Proof and we now have so much to be pleased about. We’re grateful for one another – that we get to do what we love (most) days – and that we get to work with nice shoppers that make our job difficult, rewarding, and with no uninteresting second.
It’s customary (effectively, at the least since 2016) to ‘log out’ on the 12 months with a mixtape of our favourite tunes proper now. Our 2021 Proof Mixtape is stay and prepared to your listening pleasure. In case you’re occurring a protracted street journey, or simply want a minute to interrupt and step away from the inlaws, we hope you get pleasure from it as a lot as we loved placing it collectively.
Cheers to 2021 and to the brand new 12 months forward! Thanks for being right here and for being a part of the Proof household.
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Matt
