Jun 26, 2024

In this podcast episode, Amir Bormand interviews Carla Foster, the VP of Global Talent Acquisition at DataStax, to explore how talent acquisition leaders can add more value and better align with the needs of their organizations. Carla shares her insights on moving beyond mere process management to truly understanding...

Jun 19, 2024

Lauren Newton, VP of People at Sanity, joins the podcast to discuss how approaching talent management as a continuous experiment can drive innovation, engagement, and meaningful improvements within organizations. Lauren shares practical strategies for identifying areas to experiment, defining clear outcomes, and...

Jun 14, 2024

In this episode, Amir Bormand interviews Meg Pittman, VP of People at dbt Labs, to explore how people teams can evolve into enablers rather than gatekeepers. They discuss authentic leadership, fostering safe spaces, and shifting from risk mitigation to proactive business enablement. Meg shares stories about leading with...

Jun 12, 2024

In this episode, we dive into the nuances of how founders can effectively hire go-to-market leaders with Atli Thorkelsson, VP of Talent Network at Redpoint Ventures. The conversation covers the challenges founders face in these roles, the timing and dynamics of such hires, and the importance of founder-led sales in the...

Jun 5, 2024

In this podcast episode, Amir Bormand interviews Blake Williams, the Head of Talent at Nuro, a startup focused on enhancing daily life through robotics, notably with their self-driving delivery vehicles. They delve into the challenges and strategies of managing talent transition, particularly in a high-skill environment...