G-P's Pangeo Perspectives, Your Guide to Global Growth

The rise of remote work during the pandemic suddenly gave companies access to the most qualified professionals from anywhere in the world, rewriting the rules of payroll management along the way. So how can companies now reimagine the payroll function as a strategic opportunity that can drive global growth? On this episode, Host Thomas Merchant is joined by Sara Dhooge, Global SME and New Business...

As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it is essential that we remember the humanity it is meant to serve – and the relationships it should help us build. This means considering how we keep people connected as guides, partners, and benefactors as we lean into new technologies to achieve business success.  On this episode, Host Thomas Merchant is joined by Jeff Hayward, Chief...

As today’s global economy becomes more mature, a new global mindset is setting in for companies of all sizes, who realize that opportunities to enter new markets and compete on a global scale are now available to everyone. But growth can mean something different to companies over time, so how must their strategies shift to match? On this episode, Host Thomas Merchant is joined by G-P's Chief Produ...

International expansion comes with a world of challenges — and no amount of internet research can prepare you for what you’ll experience on the ground in a new region. Trying to simply graft your business into a new location could very well leave key parts of your business “lost in translation.” So how do you plan for a new approach in a new region? On this episode, host Thomas Merchant is joined...

Today, traditional HR and employment practices are being overhauled by a number of factors, seemingly all at once: the prevalence of remote work, employees’ shifting priorities and preferences regarding benefits, work-life balance and mental health, and the very relationship between companies and employees in changing times. So how can globally minded companies keep a pulse on attractive employmen...

In recent years, the NFL has made a concerted effort to broaden its appeal globally, with teams like the New England Patriots playing to sold-out crowds in cities like London, Mexico City and Frankfurt.    But it’s not just about playing games abroad. The NFL is now allowing teams to market their brands outside the US, and to begin building their operations in international markets. This year, the...

Both sports and business are competitive environments that strive for excellence over their competition. Of course, preparation and skill are keys to success, but what role does simple positivity play in helping prepare high-performance teams to reach the pinnacle of their profession? On this episode, host Thomas Merchant is joined by Connacht Rugby Head Coach Pete Wilkins. Together, they discuss...

With rapidly shifting employment models all around the world, the way we think about work is changing in real time. Whether hiring project-based workers, full-time employees, contractors, digital nomads, or perma-lancers – we are all adapting to a new way of operating. On this episode, Host Thomas Merchant is joined by Tiffany Cruz, Senior Employment Counsel Manager, and Michelle Feddersohn, Senio...

Diversity matters. A diverse workforce directly correlates with success in business — financial and employee performance, recruiting efforts, brand reputation. On this episode, Host Thomas Merchant is joined by Katharine Zaleski, Co-Founder and Board Chair of PowerToFly, a platform that helps accelerate economic equity by upskilling and connecting underrepresented talent to roles in highly visible...

In a fast changing and globally connected world, the traditional approaches to global growth are facing challenges. The rise of the everywhere workforce, the emergence of new technologies, and shifting demographics have compelled businesses to adopt new mindsets and models to navigate the complexities of global growth. How can companies build new models for global growth? How can leaders build rel...

New technology, business innovation, and the rise of the everywhere workforce are breaking down barriers to growth around the world. To gain an edge, companies must look beyond their borders to find new opportunities and top talent. But they don’t have to do it alone.  Join Thomas Merchant, G-P’s Director of International Brand Management, as he speaks with growth-minded leaders, innovators and en...

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed Brian Requarth. He'sthe former CEO and Co-Founder of VivaReal and Latitud. He explains the entrepreneurial how to’s and possibilities from Latin America to the World.

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed Adam Nathan, the CEO and co-founder of Almanac, a cloud-based platform for creating and sharing open-source work documents. We spoke about how many businesses were not prepared for the remote work revolution, how old software hampers productivity, and how companies benefit from going global.

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed Peter Verwer, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Global Business and Talent Attraction in Australia. Peter leads the Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce, which drives a whole-of-government effort to attract high-value enterprises and exceptionally talented individuals to Australia. The goals is to help turbocharge the economic recover...

In this episode of Going Global , we interviewed Abe Smith, Head of International for Zoom Video Communications. He has been recognized for building high-growth global teams at leading enterprise cloud companies such as Oracle and Cisco where he held senior roles.  We spoke about the astronomical growth of Zoom during the pandemic, how they are managing the challenges of remote work internally, an...

In this episode of Going Global , we interviewed Marina Golubentseva. She's Partner and Head of Tax and Audit at Bellerage Alinga — one of the top three accounting outsourcing providers for international companies in Russia. Bellerage Alinga supports clients with business setup, accounting, tax reporting and consulting, CFO services, legal services, I.T. audit s , transformation, and consolidation...

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed Scott Orn. Orn is Chief Operating Officer at Kruze Consulting, a fast-growing CFO consulting firm that works with over 500 startup clients. We talked about the common mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make regarding their startup finances, and how to avoid them. Plus, we addressed how technology changed the way startups deal with their finances, and...

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed Jeff Chia, Regional Director of the Americas for the Economic Development Board of Singapore, a government agency that plans and executes strategies to promote businesses and investment firms. We spoke about why Singapore rates so highly as an attractive place to do business. Jeff also talked about the relationship between multi-national technology f...

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed Richard McLean, one of the co-founders of KeyPay, a cloud-based payroll and workforce management tool. Launched in 2012, KeyPay is now trusted by over 158,000 businesses in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Richard is passionate about keeping business processes simple and removing the unnecessary stressors in the world of payroll. We tal...

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed Hailley Griffis. She's head of public relations at Buffer, a company that offers social media tools to help companies grow their audience online and create authentic engagement. She has published in outlets such as Fast Company, The Next Web, Time Magazine, Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post, where she writes about remote work, public relations, a...

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed Eng Keat Lee, Executive Director of Network Partnerships & Strategic Marketing at United Overseas Bank, based in Singapore. Using his experience of more than 20 years, he engages clients in Asia's emerging markets, including India, Indonesia, Philippines, and Myanmar, in the agri-food, logistics, real estate, and Infocomm sectors. We spoke about how...

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed both Nicole Sahin and Pete Tiliakos. Nicole's mission is to eliminate barriers to doing business internationally and building global teams. As Founder and CEO of Globalization Partners, she is recognized for creating an innovative technological platform that enables companies to hire great talent anywhere in the world without the complexity of settin...

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed Allen Koski. Allen is president and Chief Information Officer at Insured Nomads, an Insurtech focused on the healthcare needs of expatriates, remote workers, and business travelers. We spoke about how remote work is leading to the rise of a new type of professional: digital nomads. Join us to learn Allen’s tips and strategies for how companies should...

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed Santiago Zavala, Founder and Partner at 500 Startups Latin America, an early-stage venture fund and seed accelerator. Santiago has made over 130 investments as part of the 500 Startups family and is an expert in product development. Join us as we discuss with Santiago why, despite the region-specific challenges, Latin America represents a massive opp...

In this episode of Going Global, we interviewed Liam Martin, a serial entrepreneur who runs Time Doctor and Staff.com —the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms used by top brands to manage remote work. He is also a co-organizer of Running Remote, the world's largest remote work conference. Join us as we discuss with Liam why remote work is making every company on Earth an...