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. In the end, when the mud settled, we got here by means of with our greatest 12 months but, and with exponential development 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 worrying for others. In the event you’re like me, perhaps it’s a bit of little bit of each. However as I look again on the 12 months and forward to what’s in entrance of us, I’m centered on exhibiting grace and being grateful for what I’ve round me – and right here at Proof, our biggest belongings are the individuals that select to come back in (and go all-in) daily.
Paul, Landon, and Nick are killing it on the design and inventive aspect. We’re placing our best possible work out at the moment, and with their powers mixed, they’re a drive 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 the event you’ve ever had line of copy written or a good looking web site developed by Proof, you’ve these two superb people to thank.
Dave is rocking our day-to-day undertaking 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 manner. How he nonetheless places up with me after 10+ years of working collectively… I don’t know, you’d need to ask him.
Ryan is the ‘new man’ on the crew and has introduced a wealth of information 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 fascinating manner by means of this medium and Ryan is a rockstar behind the digicam.
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 little one, the cutest little dude named Lando (which can also be a very cool identify).
Life is nice at Proof and we have now loads to be grateful for. 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 out a uninteresting second.
It’s customary (nicely, no less than since 2016) to ‘log out’ on the 12 months with a mixtape of our favourite tunes proper now. Our 2021 Proof Mixtape is dwell and prepared on your listening pleasure. In the event you’re happening an extended highway 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
