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    Matthew Baxter

    Founder and CEO of WedgeHR

    Matt Baxter is the CEO and Founder of Competitive Wedge, a company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has a background in entrepreneurship, having started his first business, a lawn care service, at the age of 15. This early venture laid the groundwork for his future in business.

    At Competitive Wedge, Baxter focuses on leveraging technology to enhance the hiring process. The company specializes in video screening solutions, allowing job seekers to present themselves authentically through recorded video interviews. This approach aims to streamline recruitment and improve the candidate experience by enabling hiring teams to connect with applicants more effectively.124

    Baxter has also been active in the broader community, serving as Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Center for Economic Innovation since February 2021. His expertise and innovative approach to recruitment have been recognized at various industry conferences, including the SHRM Talent Conference.23

    Highlights

    May 2 · youtube.com
    Asynchronous Video Interviewing FTW with Matt Baxter, CEO and ...
    Asynchronous Video Interviewing FTW with Matt Baxter, CEO and ...
    Mar 31 · Crain's Detroit Business
    Video company Wedge grew more than 500 percent amid pandemic - Crain's Detroit Business
    Video company Wedge grew more than 500 percent amid pandemic - Crain's Detroit Business
    Mar 31 · wedgehr.com
    Wedge CEO Returns to the Stage at SHRM Talent Conference & Expo
    Jun 6 · MiBiz: West Michigan Business News
    Holland startup Wedge grows quickly through pandemic, leverages video for talent recruitment - MiBiz: West Michigan Business News

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    Experience

    CEO at Wedge
    Vice Chair Board Of Directors at Michigan Center for Economic Innovation (February 2021 - Present), Owner, Member at Stony Pointe Lawn Care (March 2009 - July 2015)

    Location

    Holland, Michigan

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