Meet Dillon - Commercial Associate at Encord

In this "Behind the Enc-urtain" feature, Dillon Carrico, a Commercial Associate at Encord, shares his experiences and insights about working with the company. He joined as a founding BDR when the Sales team was just one person and has since grown to work on various aspects of the business, including sourcing new opportunities, running deals, onboarding new team members, hosting events, and serving as a solutions engineer in customer demos. Dillon's role involves working with leading AI & ML teams worldwide, helping them build cutting-edge applications. Encord's Commercial Associate team has a significant impact on the company's direction by driving expansion in markets that can benefit from their products and identifying use cases and products for the engineering team to focus on. Dillon shares some of his favorite memories at Encord, including his first GTM offsite in London, where he experienced the company's open culture and collaborative environment. Dillon describes Encord's culture as ambitious, customer-centric, and collaborative, with a strong sense of purpose and connection to the company's vision and mission. He is looking forward to the upcoming year, which includes major updates like Series B funding, expanding to San Francisco, and launching new AI products. Encord's team values open communication and encourages everyone to ask questions without fear of judgment. The company has a strong presence in various cities across Europe and the United States, with plans for further expansion. Dillon's favorite Slack emoji is ":dance_vibe:" as it spreads good vibes throughout the team. Dillon has been instrumental to Encord's growth and success, contributing significantly to product development, customer acquisition, and partnerships. The company expresses gratitude for his hard work and dedication.