Ali Schwanke, Simple Strat founder, received a threatening LinkedIn message from rival CEO Carlos Pantoja over employee poaching.

Founder of US-based marketing firm Simple Strat, Ali Schwanke, received a threatening message on LinkedIn from Carlos Pantoja, CEO of rival firm Optima Solutions, urging her not to "poach" employees. Schwanke shared a screenshot of the message, which has amassed over two million views. Poaching refers to actively recruiting employees from another company, often with higher pay or incentives.

May 03, 2024
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