Hiring Nowadays

In this episode, Daniela interviews Jordan, a professional interviewer with over 17 years of experience. They discuss how to become a professional interviewer, the key skills needed, and strategies for first-time founders to become good interviewers. They also explore the differences in the interview process between early-stage startups and Series A startups, and the importance of balancing speed...

In this conversation, Daniela interviews Laura Ferraz, a marketing manager from Brazil, about her expertise in content marketing. They discuss the differences between working with Brazilian and American clients, the importance of creating effective content, and the value of understanding your audience. Laura emphasizes the need to provide value to your audience and build relationships through cont...

John DiLoreto shares his career journey from finance to technology startups and his current venture, Penguin AI. He discusses the challenges of building and scaling a startup, the importance of networking and listening to customers, and the role of AI in sales. He emphasizes the value of genuine curiosity, active listening, and problem-solving in sales. DiLoreto also highlights the impact of AI in...

In this conversation, Maria Angelica shares her expertise in marketing and sales for startups. She emphasizes the importance of aligning marketing and sales efforts to achieve business goals. Maria Angelica advises startups to focus on their unique value proposition and choose the right channels to reach their target audience. She also highlights the significance of tracking metrics, such as conve...

In this episode, Natali Gonzalez, a UI/UX designer from Ecuador, shares her experience working remotely and navigating the challenges of the design field. She discusses her journey in the design industry, working with international companies, and balancing work with motherhood. Natali emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity and communication in remote collaborations. She offers advice to...

The conversation explores the journey of Staszek, co-founder of Plane, from starting as an agency to bootstrapping and eventually raising funding. The chapters cover topics such as the benefits and challenges of bootstrapping, the importance of market demand, deciding when to raise funding, and the process of raising money. Staszek also shares insights on determining when to hire, the value of rev...

In this episode, Larissa Rios shares her experience working remotely for an international company, Bento. She discusses her role as an application manager and the challenges and growth opportunities she encountered. Larissa emphasizes the importance of being open-minded, building a strong network, and being proactive on LinkedIn when seeking remote job opportunities. She also highlights the signif...

In this episode, Giuliana, a backend developer from Argentina, shares her experience working for a US startup and discusses the cultural differences between US and Latin companies. She highlights the challenges she faced when transitioning to an international environment, such as dealing with bureaucracy and language barriers. Giuliana also talks about the importance of learning English and the be...

Ever wonder how to: Craft the perfect MVP for your startup? Bridge the gap between HR and tech innovation? Land your dream job with consistent effort? Join us as we chat with Ezequiel Muñoz, a placement manager at Mastered and entrepreneur , who shares his unique journey and insights on: MVP best practices:  Learn how to design, test, and iterate effectively to validate your ideas. The future of H...

Join Alexander McCobin, Founder and CEO of Leap, in a deep dive into conscious capitalism, purpose-driven businesses, and building values-aligned teams. Explore the challenges of balancing profitability and purpose for startups, the importance of metrics and leading indicators, and the role of purpose in attracting co-founders. Gain insights into establishing and enforcing company values, fosterin...

Join Calvin in a dynamic conversation with Jeff Cherry, Executive Director of Conscious Venture Lab. Jeff reveals insights into the transformative power of the Stakeholder Mindset, challenging conventional business norms. Explore conscious capitalism, purpose-driven leadership, and actionable strategies for creating value for all stakeholders. Gain wisdom on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and u...

In this insightful episode, Miranda Zolot, General Counsel at Oyster, provides a comprehensive legal perspective on navigating global employment. Miranda discusses various aspects, including compliance, misclassification risks, intellectual property protection, and the differences between employing contractors and full-time employees. She emphasizes the importance of transparency and building stro...

In this episode, co-founder and COO Evan Perlmutter shares the journey of Marqii, a platform for optimizing restaurant listings. From early product team struggles to a flexible approach to budgeting and market conditions, this conversation provides valuable insights for founders and entrepreneurs. Join us to learn from Marqii's experiences in navigating startup growth.

Discover the world of working with Latin American developers in this episode. Explore their unique mentality, the challenges both devs and companies face when they relate to each other for the first time, and how the evolving remote work landscape is making this interaction a lot easier. Our guest, Ivan Campaña, shares insights from his 7 years of remote work experience. Uncover the fear of remote...

In this edition, Calvin and Alex dive into the importance of referrals in the world of recruiting: Why referrals can sometimes be seen as the real treasures of the recruitment journey. In the end, trusted recommendations can help companies spot amazing talent. So, stick around as we uncover all the reasons why building solid referral networks should totally be on your radar if you want to supercha...

Calvin and Alex discuss what strategies you can perform when you are hiring on a budget. Find out how to make the best of your budget on our latest episode! At Awana, we place the brightest professionals from LATAM on long-term jobs.

Calvin and Alex discuss how you can make hiring more efficient in your company. A deep dive into what makes or breaks new hires through recruiting experience. At Awana, we place the brightest professionals from LATAM on long-term jobs.

In this one, Calvin and Alex discussed how important it is to go the extra mile when you are thinking of creating a job description for the role you want to close. At Awana, we place the brightest professionals from LATAM on long-term jobs.

Our fourth submission from our Hiring Nowadays podcast! In this episode, Calvin and Alex discussed in depth what makes hiring and contracting so special and how having strategy while doing it will make a world of difference! Enjoy the Hiring Nowadays Podcast!   #contractemployees   #recruiting   #developers   #hiring   #startups   #testing

Our third podcast submission! This time we discussed product development and testing and how hiring fits into the picture.  If you want to ensure your projects move along and meet their deadlines, you need to hire the right people!  Enjoy the Hiring Nowadays Podcast!   #productdevelopment   #recruiting   #hiring   #startups   #testing

Our second part of our small podcast series! During this episode, Calvin and Alex discussed the layoffs in tech they witnessed during the last and the reasons behind them. Kinda a complex subject to talk about but an important one nonetheless! Enjoy the Hiring Nowadays Podcast!   #venturecapital   #recruiting   #hiring   #startups

The first official episode of our new podcast series! This started off as an experiment, but it was so much fun to record; our goal was to create a space where hiring could be discussed more openly with everyone! Hope you enjoy our first episode about Devshops, Venture Studios, and hiring! Enjoy the Hiring Nowadays Podcast!  #venturecapital   #recruiting   #hiring   #startups

Another pilot episode we recorded for our company's podcast! Part 2! Here we discussed how the tech layoffs first started and what's happening now with developers' salaries! At Awana, we place the brightest professionals in LatAm for long-term jobs.

CEO Calvin Sedao and Alex (Content Creator) spontaneously recorded a podcast about Awana, and this was the result! Enjoy the pilot episode (Part 1) of our upcoming podcast series "Hiring Nowadays" from Awana.

Evan Perlmutter from Marqii talks about his experience hiring with Awana and the developers he is now working with in Latin America.