Closer in Tech by the D2 collective

Welcome to another episode of Closer in Tech, where we dive into the transformative landscapes of the digital world. Today, we're excited to have Sinem , Head of Delivery Partnerships at Uber, joining us. Sinem is not only an experienced tech professional but also an advocate for growth, entrepreneurship and career development. With her journey from Istanbul to Amsterdam, Sinem is here to disc...

Welcome to another episode of Closer in Tech, where we dive into the transformative landscapes of the digital world. Today, we are honored to have Kate , Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Henry Schein. With over 15 years of experience, Kate has been at the forefront of driving innovative solutions for businesses across industries. She is also a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and an advisory council...

Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Arno , a young HR professional and Talent Manager Benelux at Malt. Arno has a deep passion for Human Resources, with a focus on soft HR, and Marketing, particularly Employer Branding. Recently, he and a colleague initiated 'Pride at Malt,' an Employee Resource Group dedicated to LGBTQIA+ topics. Arno joins us to share his valuable insights on launchin...

Today, we're delighted to have Anna Miller with us, Founder and Career Coach at Second Careers, specialized in job search coaching and networking in the tech industry. Our topic: 'How 2023 Became the Year of Networking in the Tech World.' -- the D2 collective  is a global, value-based membership community for all professionals working in tech. Our mission is to make the [tech] world fe...

Meet Adriana. Adriana is a professional with an impressive and thriving career in big tech, her last role was in Product Strategy at Google and before that in Sales at LinkedIn, but Adriana's impact doesn't stop there. Now, she dedicates her time to helping Spanish-speaking youth break into the world of Big Tech. With a dedicated following of over 1.2 million across TikTok, Instagram, and...

Today, we're excited to welcome David Gordon, a seasoned professional in Cloud Technology. Our topic: 'The Future of Cloud Computing.' Let's explore various aspects, from cloud models to cybersecurity and remote work impact. Join us for valuable insights from David -- the D2 collective  is a global, value-based membership community for all professionals working in tech. Our mission...

Today, we're thrilled to have Bryony Hunter with us, an expert in employee experience and change management. With roles spanning from KPMG to Just Eat Takeaway.com, and now at Basic-Fit, Bryony is on a mission to help organizations bring experience to the heart of design when building great workplaces.   -- the D2 collective  is a global, value-based membership community for all professionals...

Meet Ti . A Senior Business Consultant at DEPT, Ti started their tech journey in São Paulo, made a leap to Salesforce, and eventually relocated to the Netherlands. We're going to dig into their experiences working internationally, settling into a new culture, and thoughts on inclusion in the tech industry. Today, we are discussing “Global Tech Journeys” -- the D2 collective  is a global, value...

Meet Josh. Josh Reynolds is a Senior Manager of Partnerships at Remote and a strong advocate for mindfulness. Today, Josh's here to unpack how mindfulness can be a game-changer in aligning values and finding balance in all life areas—work, play, and relationships. Today, we are discussing “Prioritizing Mental Health” -- the D2 collective  is a global, value-based membership community for all p...

Meet Sara. Sara Arecco is the Head of Customer Success at Antavo Loyalty Cloud. With a strong background in sales and an unyielding passion for customer success, Sara is here to discuss the transition from Sales to Customer Success and what it really takes to excel in this vital role. Today, we are discussing "Transition from Sales to Customer Succes" -- the D2 collective  is a global, v...

Today's episode features Victoria Stakelum, an expert in alignment and tapping into the subconscious mind for career success. With two decades of experience in Leadership, Personal Effectiveness, and Career Strategy, Victoria will shed light on how aligning your subconscious can turbocharge your work life. Today, we are discussing "How to harness the power of your subconscious mind"...

Meet Sarah. Sarah has been the operational powerhouse behind StyleRow, a startup she's been scaling from before the product even existed. With a sharp eye for efficiency and a talent for cost-saving, she's the ultimate problem solver. Her love for finance, negotiation, and process optimization drives her to find better ways.  Today, we are discussing “Job Hunt Turbocharge: tips for Ignitin...

Meet Claudia. Claudia is a seasoned expert with 15+ years of experience bridging machine learning and human learning in tech, education, and healthcare. She's delivered 250+ workshops and keynotes in 20+ countries, partnering with organizations like Medtronic and UNESCO. Claudia is a respected speaker on machine learning in education, AI in medical tech, and women's career advancement. She...

Meet Yaneisha. If there's one word that defines Yaneisha, it's "energy." As an Account Executive for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions and a proud Puerto Rican living in NYC, she believes in the transformative power of technology in communities and organizations. With a diverse background spanning retail, advertising, marketing, non-profit, startups, and IT services, Yaneisha has acqu...

Meet Nicholas. Nicholas Policarpio is a seasoned Senior Account Director and Mindfulness Ambassador at SAP, Personal Transformation Coach, and captivating Public Speaker. In this inspiring podcast episode, we delve into Nicholas's profound journey of personal growth and how mindfulness has become an integral part of his life. Join us as we explore the power of transformation, the impact of min...

Meet Mariana, Mariana is a digital marketing expert, TEDx speaker, and career mentor. Mariana is dedicated to help early professionals land amazing jobs. Her mission is to make people feel they are not alone and this shines through in her engaging content. She shares insights and resources to over 50K job seekers across LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram. Today we are speaking about personal branding...

Meet Hugo. Hugo is the Founder & CEO at Ritmoo. On LinkedIn, he describes himself as an agent of positive change and someone who enjoys spreading wisdom on growth leadership & scaling up. He shares frequent insights and content on growth leadership and scaling up on LinkedIn and via his newsletter (Baking Growth), as well as creates free resources publicly available on his personal website...

Meet Noelia. Noelia is an innovative, enthusiastic consultant who is specialized in career guidance, personal brand, and energy management with over 15 years of experience in sales and building top-performing teams. Her passion for new technologies and people's development brought her to companies with the likes of LinkedIn or Indeed where she learned how important is to understand your energy...

Meet Robbert. Robbert has extensive experience in both sales and people management roles. He is passionate about helping his team become the best professionals they can be. Beyond that, he is always on the lookout for strategic ideas that have an impact beyond his team and make sure the wider company wins. Connect with Robbert on LinkedIn here -- the D2 collective  is a global, value-based members...

Meet Grace. Grace is a nomadic wander, originally from the UK and currently living in Tel Aviv. She is a personal branding coach. She describes herself as a freedom-seeker and keen adventurer. Grace supports crafting powerful brand identities, full of personality, for solopreneurs & founders who want to stand out, be seen as influential leaders & become memorable. She helps her clients gen...

Meet Mandy. Mandy is an early remote work advocate. Mandy started out her career at LinkedIn in Dublin and after her time in Ireland, she launched Make The Leap Digital. With Make The Leap Digital, she helps entrepreneurs and companies to build a strong online personal brand and consults on how to work remotely. On top of this, she also manages the very fast-growing remote workers on the LinkedIn...

Meet Julien.  Julien is an experienced sales professional, having worked at innovative tech organizations such as Glassdoor, Hopin, and Airtable. He is also the CEO and co-founder of Mereo. Mereo is the next-generation donation platform that rewards donors for their contributions to charities, powered by blockchain. Request to join today Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to our ne...

Meet Alejandro. Alejandro is passionate about everything tech, startups, scaleups, and social impact and disruption. For the past 8 years, he has submerged himself into the tech industry in different ways; being in sales, strategy & operations to leading people and teams. He is currently focused on improving transportation at Uber by making their mobility services a more sustainable form of tr...

Meet Deirdre. Deirdre is an experienced Coach and Facilitator with a background in leadership, sales and personal development. I personally truly enjoyed working with her when she was the leader of our sales organization at LinkedIn in Dublin. As she used to do back when we worked together, she makes building deep partnerships with clients the key to her success as well as working collaboratively...

Meet Catarina. Catarina is a professional advocate for global employment and believes that the future of work knows no borders. As a believer in the potential of remote work, Ana is an expert in debunking remote work myths that hinder companies from embracing the benefits of remote work. She is also passionate about companies that develop tech for wellness and social inclusion. In this interview,...