Jan 31, 2024

On this episode of the podcast, the Amir Bormand  interviews Madeline Minshew, the Vice President of Culture at True Ventures. They discuss the importance of hiring your first head of people and what to look for when taking a job as the first people leader hire. True Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that...

Jan 24, 2024

In this episode, host Amir interviews Brittany Mitlo, Duolingo's Director of University Recruiting. They discuss the unique aspects of university recruiting, including the in-person campus experience and the impact of the pandemic on recruitment strategies. They also delve into Duolingo's popular language learning app...

Jan 17, 2024

In this episode, Amir Bormand interviews Alicia Kortmeyer, the head of people at Denim, a freight payment platform. Alicia shares her journey of transitioning into the head of people role and her unique challenges in managing a fully remote team across the country. The discussion also discusses the definition and...

Jan 10, 2024

In this episode, host and guest Keshar Sheridan, Head of People at Grow Therapy, discusses the challenges of dealing with stakeholders in the workplace. They explore the different types of stakeholders and the implications of being a matrix component of the company. They also delve into biases and how to...

Jan 3, 2024

In this episode, Amir Bormand interviews Kelly Kinnard, the Operating Partner and Head of Talent at Khosla Ventures. They discuss the importance of improving the candidate experience and avoiding pitfalls in the hiring process. Kelly shares insights and strategies for creating a positive candidate experience...