Beste Remote Teams podcaster (2024)

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How can you raise $11 million for a hardware startup? 23:13

5d ago23:13

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💰 Getting funding for hardware startups in 2024 is no walk in the park. But Michael Corr, CEO of Duro Labs, shows it’s absolutely possible—even in a space most investors usually avoid. In this episode of Default Global, we uncover Michael’s inspiring journey, from bootstrapping his startup to closing an impressive $11M seed round. He explains how D…

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WLP369 Strategy Leader with a Heart 49:24

13d ago49:24

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In this episode, host Pilar Orti talks to Sagar Chandni, who describes himself as a distributed work practitioner and a strategy leader with a heart. We talk about the nuances of these terms and the evolving nature of work, particularly in India where Sagar is based. Sagar discusses his work with startups and the challenges and opportunities they f…

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How He Raised $3 Million Pre-Seed in Just 3 Weeks 30:17

7d ago30:17

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🔊 In this episode of Default Global, I sit down with Marty Ringlein, co-founder of Agree.com and an investor known for spotting high-potential startups like Stripe, SpaceX, Roblox, Coinbase, Deel, Uber, and others. Marty has backed over 10 unicorns at the seed stage, bringing a wealth of experience in identifying what makes a startup ready for subs…

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How to Raise Seed Funding for Cybersecurity Startups 17:39

14d ago17:39

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🔊 In this episode of Default Global, I talk with Garret Grajek, CEO of YouAttest and a veteran in identity governance within the cybersecurity space. With over 30 years of experience and 13 patents, Garret shares actionable tips on securing seed funding, navigating today’s valuations, and finding the right investors. He also discusses the challenge…

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How to Raise Your First $2M in Pre-Seed Funding 20:28

16d ago20:28

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In this episode of Default Global, we dive deep into the fundraising journey of Kristian Kamber, Co-Founder and CEO of SplxAI, a company breaking new ground in the generative AI cybersecurity space. Kristian shares how he raised $2 million in pre-seed funding, navigated over 200 VC meetings, and successfully scaled his global-first AI company with …

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How He Raised $4M from Slack and Okta founders 26:52

20d ago26:52

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🔥 In this episode, we dive into the playbook that helped Chris Port, Co-Founder of Noded AI, secure $4M in seed funding in 2024. Chris, with leadership experience at Boomi and Dell, shares how he approached his fundraising journey—from creating an alpha version of his product to building investor relationships with major players like Bold Start Ven…

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How He Raised Over $7M from investors like Bling Capital and Sam Altman 22:39

26d ago22:39

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What does it take to have Sam Altman as an investor❓ In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Maloney, CEO of TeachMe.To, a company revolutionizing how people master new skills—from sports to music. With the support of top investors like Sam Altman and Bling Capital, TeachMe.To has skyrocketed, achieving tenfold growth in just one year, raising $5 m…

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How He Raised $14M, Generated $30M in Revenue, and Helped 500K Patients 15:51

28d ago15:51

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❓ How do you generate $30 million in revenue while supporting over 500,000 lives? Meet Dr. Sanjay Doddamani, Founder and CEO of Guidehealth in this episode of Default Global Podcast, to explore his recent journey raising a $14 million seed round. He also reflects on his experiences with Upstream Care, where he raised over $140 million, and contrast…

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How he raised $100M across two companies 25:42

1M ago25:42

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🎙 In this episode, Niko Skievaski takes us behind the scenes of his impressive fundraising journey, sharing how he successfully raised over $100 million across two companies. 💰 From leading Redox through a $45M Series C round to securing $1.5M in seed funding for Althea in 2024, Niko offers actionable insights for founders navigating the venture ca…

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WLP368 How do You Build a Hub of Talent? 33:23

1M ago33:23

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Host Pilar Orti is joined by Doug Haines, the founder of Kalium and Marketing Pros. Doug's entrepreneurial journey began with Kalium, where he successfully recruited talent from South Africa. This positive experience inspired him to launch Marketing Pros, an agency connecting South African marketing professionals with global opportunities. In this …

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How She Helped Zillow, and Lyft Expand into Mexico 27:28

1M ago27:28

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Curious about U.S. companies tapping into the Mexican tech talent market 🌎 Discover what’s behind the successful hiring expansion of U.S. giants like Zillow and Lyft into Mexico. You’ll learn efficient strategies as well as common misconceptions and blockers U.S. companies face during their hiring expansion into the region. If your company is plann…

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WLP367 The 3 A's of Connection and other things I've been up to 24:39

2M ago24:39

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In this episode, host Pilar Orti shares her new framework showing how we connect at work, and talks about some of her other projects. If you'd like to be alerted when the Remotely Shakespeare wall calendar comes out, head over to remotelyshakespeare.com For more information check out www.virtualnotdistant.com…

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From $1M Salary to $2.5M Funding After 150 Rejections 20:47

2M ago20:47

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From Uber and Hilton to creating a $300M AI platform. → The real challenges of Silicon Valley fundraising. → How he raised $2.5 million after meeting 130+ investors. → Why focusing on customer feedback changed everything. That’s what Paul Kleen, founder of Pitchlt, an AI startup will share with us in our podcast episode. Whether you're a first-time…

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WLP366 The Multiple Challenges of "Hybrid" 31:05

2M ago31:05

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A special episode to celebrate the launch of the revised edition of The Long-Distance Leader, written by Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, who returns to the show with another conversation that made host Pilar Orti laugh plenty of times. The conversation takes a critical look at the “hybrid” workplace - is it a compromise, a hostage negotiation? O…

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WLP365 Career Transformation, Cultural Adaptation and Running a Pilates Studio! 45:23

3M ago45:23

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In today’s episode, host Pilar Orti catches up with Frédérique Lloyd Bougreau, about how she transformed her career and lifestyle by setting up a Pilates studio in rural France. They talk about cultural adaptation, building a business in a new environment and the Importance of movement and exercise as we progress through life. Frédérique’s contact …

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WLP364 Researching Gen Z plus Reading and Listening Recommendations 52:46

3M ago52:46

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For today’s Recommendations episode, Pilar is joined by Catherine Nicholson, co-founder and creative director of The Virtual Training Team. Before they move onto this month’s reading and listening recommendations, Catherine talks about her recent interest: the blend of generations in the workplace, and how to make the most out of them. Recorded on …

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WLP363 Building Engagement and Belonging 33:41

4M ago33:41

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In this episode Pilar talks to Justin Gignac, co-founder of Working Not Working, and Nicolina Jennings, the company's VP and Managing Director. Our guests share the origins and evolution of Working Not Working, and how what they’ve learned about engagement and belonging led to their new platform NTRNL. They make a strong case for increasing employe…

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WLP362 Bonding and Bridging - plus Reading and Listening Recommendations 51:23

5M ago51:23

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We are joined by regular guest Theresa Hollema who has been doing some thinking with host Pilar Orti on the topic of Bonding within remote teams, versus Bridging, where team members create bonds with other parts of the organisation. Plus, Theresa has her own reading and listening recommendations to add to Pilar’s. You can connect with Theresa on Li…

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How to Join YC, Raise $2M, and Land Fortune 500 Clients After Setbacks ft. Philippe Noël 24:42

5M ago24:42

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Ever wondered what it takes to pivot from a failed startup to a promising new venture, all while navigating the complexities of global hiring and remote work? Meet Philippe Noël, the Co-founder and CEO of ParadeDB, a YCombinator-backed company shaking up the database industry. Join us as he shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, …

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WLP361 Can Chatbots Affect Connection in Remote Teams? 51:33

5M ago51:33

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A new player has entered the field in the world of work: generative AI. As remote teams increasingly rely on asynchronous communication, have AI chatbots become go-to resources for quick answers and idea validation? What does this mean for our workplace relationships and social skills? Maya Middlemiss and Pilar Orti discuss! For more detailed show …

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WLP360 Remote and Beyond: A New Landscape for the World of Work 35:07

6M ago35:07

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Host Pilar Orti talks to Henry O'Loughlin, founder of Buildremote. As he shares his journey from running a fully remote marketing agency to creating Buildremote, Henry discusses the pitfalls many companies faced during the pandemic and how his experience led him to develop a "remote operating system" playbook. The conversation evolves into a though…

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How We Foster Community and Career Growth for Latiné in Tech ft. Joliz Cedeño 31:32

6M ago31:32

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Unlock the power of diversity and community-building in the tech industry in this electric session of Default Global! Tune in as today's guest, the vivacious Joliz Cedeño, Executive Director of Techqueria, charts her journey from the orchards of Puerto Rico to the tech parks of New York and how it has fuelled her fight for equity in the tech space.…

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WLP359 We Geek Out on GenAI and May Recommendations 1:01:12

6M ago1:01:12

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In today’s episode, Pilar Orti welcomes regular guest Mark Kilby onto the show, to find out how he’s using generative AI. They share their personal experiences, preferences, and cautionary tales surrounding various AI tools. Plus, they have plenty of reading, listening and tool recommendations for you this month! Recorded on 24 April 2024, so some …

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How Enable's CEO grew the company 20x and raised $290M 18:19

6M ago18:19

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🔊 Join us in this spectacular episode of Default Global with Andrew Butt, the ringleader of a rebate management revolution and the CEO of Enable. Tracing back to Andrew's early fascination with flying and computing, we explore how this unique blend spiraled into the birth of a trailblazing software category adopted by industry titans worldwide. 🌎 G…

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How We Built a Leader in Fintech with 26M Active Accounts ft. Ohad Samet 28:21

6M ago28:21

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🎧 Unearth the gripping journey of Ohad Samet, the Co-founder and CEO of TrueML, in this riveting episode of Default Global. Hear Ohad unravel his exhilarating professional odyssey which spans from being a fresh graduate to starting his own venture in the fintech industry, offering a truly captivating and enlightening perspective on fintech's evolut…

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How We Create a Tech-Culture that Transcends Borders ft. Jason Loyola 24:52

6M ago24:52

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🎧 Tune into this riveting episode of Default Global where we converse with the Head of Information Technology, Jason Loyola, at InDebted. Jason navigates us through his dynamic tech journey, which began with a help desk role and led him to be the leading IT personnel at a global pioneer of smart debt collection. Get an insider's view on Indebted's …

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WLP358 The Birth of Telework and The Persistent Quest for Change by Jack Nilles 44:21

6M ago44:21

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Today’s show notes are a little bit different. We’d like to keep Jack’s story in his own words as much as possible, so we’re sharing a polished version of the transcript over at: https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts /jack-nilles-telework Talking to our host Pilar Orti, Jack takes us on a journey through the very early days of telecommuting, s…

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WLP357 Team Narratives, Harnessing Technology and Social Learning 44:59

7M ago44:59

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In this episode, Pilar interviews Jaap Linssen, the founder of OrangeTrail, a company that helps organisations navigate change and adopt new ways of working. Jaap has been helping people in organisations collaborate and communicate through harnessing the power of technology since 2011. Through Jaap’s examples, they talk about asking questions to dr…

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From Developer to CTO: Leading a 260+ Global Remote Team ft. Ian Crosby 29:13

7M ago29:13

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🔊 Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through the cloud-native tech landscape with our guest, Ian Crosby, Field CTO at Aptum! Join us as Ian recounts his captivating journey from writing software for the Canadian Navy to playing a pivotal role in a cutting-edge managed services organization. 🤿 We delve deep into the evolution of cloud-native technol…

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WLP356 April Monthly Reading and Listening (and Watching!) Recommendations 53:22

7M ago53:22

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We’ve struggled this month to create a collection around remote work, so we’ve gone a bit “around the edges” - but it’s still all relevant to our audience. There is much content around hybrid work at the moment, and it tends to have more of a “how to” angle to it , so we often give it a miss. So, please send through anything you think we might add …

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How We Found Quality Talent in 17 U.S. States and Globally ft. William Uranga 35:57

7M ago35:57

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Dive into the dynamic world of global hiring and remote work with William Uranga, Director of Talent Acquisition at Spokeo, in this insider look at the tech industry. Unearth the secrets behind successful team building in a tech-driven environment, as Uranga shares his unique perspective from working in tech powerhouses such as Groupon and GoDaddy.…

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Engineering Greatness: Tactics for Efficient Team Scaling ft. Karim Fanous 24:57

7M ago24:57

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Immerse yourself in the world of global hiring, remote work, and tech leadership in this compelling episode of Default Global. Our guest - Karim Fanous, Senior Vice President of Engineering at StrongDM, unravels fascinating insights about scaling engineering organizations, dealing with the challenges of remote hiring, and fostering an inclusive wor…

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WLP355 Career Pivots, Team Connections and Work Life Identity 41:51

7M ago41:51

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In today’s episode, Pilar Orti interviews Amale Ghalbouni, a former executive strategy director turned coach. Amale shares her experiences navigating career pivots, rediscovering purpose, and helping individuals and teams foster deep human connections. They talk about the changing nature of work, and the importance of preventing burnout. Find out m…

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How We Built a Remote Food Empire in Four Continents - Eran Mizrahi 27:51

7M ago27:51

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🌟 Crack open the international hiring playbook with Eran Mizrahi, the culinary wizard of Ingredient Brothers, on our latest episode of Default Global. Eran takes us a step deeper into the global-first hiring world, dishing out his distinct hiring recipe that has allowed his company to scale across different continents. 🎧 Listen in as he shares a ta…

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How to Successfully Integrate Remote and Onsite Tech Teams ft. Jeremy Thomas 27:27

8M ago27:27

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🌟 Pack your bags folks, because we're going on a journey around the world of global hiring and remote work with VP of Engineering at Bonusly, Jeremy Thomas. Discover how an arts major ended up in the tech space, and the lessons he picked up in the process. Find out how a bookstore in Australia changed his life and the surprising element of creativi…

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How We Grew Our Global VC Platform by 3X in a Year - Nik Talreja 22:16

8M ago22:16

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🔥 Are you ready to dive headfirst into the dynamic world of global hiring, remote work, and venture capital? Join us in this fascinating episode with Nik Talreja, the CEO of Sydecar, who breaks down his journey from law to venture and shares how he's shaking up the private market space. 🌎 Nik shares intimate insights from his upbringing that shaped…

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How We Became a Global Leader in Business Localization ft. Bryan Murphy 23:54

8M ago23:54

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🌎 Journey with us to the global frontier of language AI, as we chat with Bryan Murphy – CEO at Smartling, in the latest episode of Default Global. This linguistic virtuoso, known for his prowess in translation and AI, unravels the interconnectedness of language and technology, and how it impacts global enterprises. 🔊 From discussing the potential o…

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Leveraging AI for Global Payroll: A Deep Dive ft. Albert Owusu-Asare 27:29

8M ago27:29

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🎙 Leap into a riveting conversation on global hiring and the evolution of remote work, as host Vitaly Koval discusses the ins and outs of global business expansion and distributed teams with Albert Owusu-Asare, Co-Founder & CEO at Cadana. This episode unfolds like a novel, as Albert shares his journey from Ghana to the U.S., his tryst with Goldman …

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WLP354 What's Going On: Experiments in Networking 1:00:12

8M ago1:00:12

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Maya and Pilar discuss some of the ways in which remote workers are networking. And very special guest Matt Ballantine shares his experiment “100 coffees”. Recorded on 21 March 2024. To get in touch, head over to https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/contact-us Maya shares a recent event she ran as part of Remote Work Europe, with Ali Meehan on “speed …

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Jobgether: Pioneering the Global-first Approach in Remote Work ft. Alexandre Hernandez 30:50

8M ago30:50

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🎙 Embrace the power of global hiring and remote work with this extraordinary episode where we journey across borders with Alex Hernandez, the co-founder of Jobgether. Tune in as we delve into Alex's career odyssey that led him to revolutionize the recruitment field. Despite starting out in traditional recruitment, his journey took a dramatic turn w…

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Embracing Diversity in Global Teams: Insights from MailerLite 26:41

8M ago26:41

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🎧 Grab your airpods and settle in for another thrilling episode of Default Global featuring Remigijus Golubevas, the Chief People and Culture Officer at MailerLite. Get behind the scenes of a truly global, remote-first company that's firing on all cylinders across 40 countries! Remigijus unveils the strategic prowess that allows MailerLite to attra…

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Scaling Internationally: Secrets from Praxent's Recruitment Playbook ft. Molly Middleton 21:42

8M ago21:42

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🌎 Discover an unseen realm of global recruitment with Molly Middleton, Head of Recruiting at Praxent, on this thrilling episode of Default Global. Accompany us as we venture into her fascinating career journey - from early beginnings at a hospital to shaping the future at tech giants like Capital One and Google, and now leading recruitment at Praxe…

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WLP353 Promises and Perils of Generative AI in Software Development 45:30

8M ago45:30

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In today’s episode, tech journalist Jennifer Riggins talks about the impact of generative AI on the world of software development, focusing on the challenges faced by DevSecOps teams in keeping up with the accelerated pace of code creation enabled by GenAI tools. She raises important questions about the potential risks posed by generative AI, such …

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How to Build a Powerful People Function Across Multiple Countries ft. Jessica Begley 30:01

8M ago30:01

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🔥 Get ready for a globetrotting adventure without leaving your seat! In our newest podcast episode, we switch into warp speed with Jessica Begley, Chief People Officer at Very. From her start in retail to building the people function in a fully distributed, multinational tech company, Jessica shares her unique perspective on the thrilling world of …

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Postgres+AI+Global Talent: A CTO’s Blueprint for Worldwide Growth 27:10

8M ago27:10

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🔥 Immerse yourself in a riveting discussion with Samay Sharma, CTO at Tembo, as he divulges his unwavering affection for Postgres, its profound transformation, and its potential to spearhead the digital revolution. 🌎 With a rich history stretching back to his college days, Samay has devoted years to exploring the Postgres ecosystem, propelling him …

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WLP352 The Impact of Remote Work on Culture and Collaboration 43:14

9M ago43:14

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Today’s guest is Linda Redell, Head of Talents and Culture at the hybrid company Homelike. https://www.thehomelike.com/ With a diverse workforce spread across multiple countries, Linda and her team are responsible for maintaining the company culture and employee well-being. The shift to remote work has brought challenges and opportunities, with a f…

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The Great Talent Migration: Shifting from Oil & Gas to Tech - Giles Lewis 24:32

9M ago24:32

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🌎 Jet-setting across the globe, swapping oil rigs for Silicon chips and completely mastering the art of global talent acquisition in the process - join Giles Lewis, seasoned Talent Acquisition Leader, on a thrilling ride from Saudi Aramco to South Korea's answer to Amazon, Coupang. This episode of Default Global is a passport to the unchartered ter…

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The Art of Effective Remote Recruitment with Victoria Vega 28:06

9M ago28:06

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🔥 Get ready to redefine the way you perceive global hiring and remote work! In this illuminating episode of Default Global, we plunge into an engaging conversation with Victoria Vega, a talent acquisition specialist at eSimplicity. Victoria transports us on a fascinating journey, revealing how her path, starting in non-profits, led her to the world…

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WLP351 Laying Yourself Off as a Manager and Reading and Listening Recommendations March 2024 44:19

9M ago44:19

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Today’s post is the audio companion to the Virtual not Distant monthly newsletter, which you can sign up to here. Every month, Pilar shares with readers articles she’s come across on the web, books she’s read (or is reading) and podcast episodes she’s listened to. And today, she’s joined by Marcus Wermuth, who is an Engineering Leader specialising …

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Exploring HR & Financial Synergy in Tech Companies with Yan Gelman 32:11

9M ago32:11

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🎙 Leap into the world of global hiring and remote work as we sit down with Yan Gelman, a distinguished Senior Global HR Leader. In this enthralling episode, Yan paints a picture of his unconventional journey to becoming an HR extraordinaire, revealing how his career started with number-crunching in accounting before transitioning gradually towards …

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