Thats why weve included this category of tech changers in this years Tech5 talent competition.

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Every year TNW and payments tech giantAdyenhave been scouring the European tech scene for the fastest growing scaleups.

These 15 matchmaking and social media startups want to change how we connect

This years winners will be revealed at TNWs Founders Day event in Amsterdam on June 17, 2020.

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Developers have code review, sales teams have coaching, but what about customer service teams?

Despite being the external face of your company, CS teams often lack regular feedback and development.

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This is where Estonian Tech5 finalist,Klaus, steps in.

The companys citizen engagement platform allows them to reach a much broader base of constituents.

Sometimes looking for a new job feels like a job in itself.

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Sorting through job listings, submitting applications, and then crossing your fingers and playing the waiting game.

Instead, these startups are helping connect job seekers with their dream job, minus the headache.

Austrian startup,JobRocker, is taking the hassle out of seemingly endless job searches.

Their matchmaking tech then takes over, scouring their database for the perfect fit.

When a match is found, youll receive a job offer and be contacted directly by the JobRocker team.

Berlin-basedJobLiftis another unique entrant into the career search game.

If youre based in Germany and looking for a new job, JobLift has you covered.

EstonianMeetFranksjob scouting tool takes a new approach.

Their platform is on a mission to democratize the jobs market by providing complete transparency to jobs seekers.

By updating scores from matches, users can compare and improve their ranking against other players.

Gig economy

What if you arent looking for the traditional nine-to-five workday?

Tech is helping to propel this booming industry further.

Hungarian jobs platform,Talentuno, could very well fit under thejobandtalent search category.

These side gigs can be anything from working as a part-time office manager to hosting events.

Are you a parent who cant take another Saturday night of watching Frozen?

This platform helps parents find their ideal babysitter.

This end-to-end photo shoot cycle allows creatives to focus on whats really important: capturing striking images.

Learning & development

Its not just about boosting our professional lives.

Social platforms are also helping us learn, grow, and share our experiences.

LithuanianBitDegreehas come up with an entirely new concept set to enable greater access to skill development.

Their platform offers discounted online classes on the latest in-demand tech skills, from machine learning to Python.

It does this through a blockchain backed peer-to-peer donation system.

More great news for parents out there.

The app automatically tracks your route, sharing your locations in real time on a cool web-based map.

you could then add photos and share with your jealous friends.

The great part is, tracking continues to work offline, syncing again each time you hit a hotspot.

But lets say youre off on your globe trotting journey, piling up souvenirs along the way.

Where are you going to store your stuff the next time you hit a new city?

Danish startupLuggageHerohas your back.

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