The Ventellect podcast

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast! In this episode, I chat with Greg Ivany, Head of Talent Acquisition at FuboTV, about his talent acquisition journey and personal story. During our conversation, Greg shares valuable insights and advice on a range of topics, including: The importance of creating a positive candidate experience and staying competitive in the tech hiring landscape. Naviga...

Welcome to our podcast where we are joined by Nick Lambert, the CEO of Dock Labs AG. In this episode, we dive into Nick's journey to becoming the CEO of Dock, his thoughts on using blockchain to prevent fraud, and how he handles the pressure that comes with leading a tech company. Jump to Dock as CEO: Nick shares why he made the decision to become the CEO of Dock and how he transitioned into this...

In this episode, we are joined by Len Syriaque, a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional with over 20 years of experience in various industries and environments. Len shares with us his journey and how Talent Acquisition has evolved over the past two decades. We delve into the skills that remain relevant in recruitment, no matter the economic cycle, and Len provides his perspective on navigating...

Welcome to this episode of our podcast where we sit down with Volker Pilz, the Director of Engineering at N26. Volker has a wealth of experience in the tech industry and we're excited to hear about his journey from being an Engineer to becoming the Director of Engineering at one of the most innovative fintech companies in the world. In this episode, we delve into how Volker's role has evolved over...

In this episode, we delve into the world of blockchain and web3 with Sebastian Banescu, CEO of Chainproof, a company that specializes in providing cyber insurance for non-custodial smart contracts. We discuss the challenges of being a first-mover in this space and the potential for blockchain and web3 technology. We also hear about Sebi's journey from working in security to becoming a leader in th...

Welcome to a new year and the 46th Episode of the Builidng our world podcast. This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Baker, Co-Founder and CTO of Impossible Cloud. We discuss what Qubit9 does, the power of decentralised cloud, and his own personal career journey. Key Topics Discussed: Introduction to Impossible Cloud What is decentralised cloud and why is it important Where will bl...

This week, Andreas Schemm joins us on the podcast to discuss his journey in the Start-up world and his love for emerging tech. We also get into Blockchain technology and the power of it not just for HUMAN but for the world as a whole. And we debate the pros and cons of the technology as well as cutting through the hype that often comes with Web3. Key themes: Why Blockchain is the solution for cert...

44 | Revolutionising worldwide salary payments| Sasha Makarovych, the co-founder of Kadmos & Sergio Lopez, their Head of Engineering In this episode, I’ll be introducing two guests from Kadmos, an end-to-end salary payment platform for international workers across the world. Sasha Makarovych is the co-founder of the business and Sergio Lopez is their Head of Engineering. In a year, the company...

43| Successful Teach Leadership, Richy Great, Head of Software Development at ubitricity. In this episode, I’ll be introducing Richy Great, Head of Software Development at ubitricity. Ubitricity has been on a mission since 2008 to bring ubiquitous electricity to all EV drivers. The company integrates charging stations into existing lampposts so that any EV driver can charge wherever they’re parked...

42 | "The ex-facebook VP of Engineering", Polis Pilavas | VP of Engineering at ChartMogul In this episode, I’ll be introducing Polis Pilavas, the VP of Engineering at ChartMogul. Starting his education in the UK, he forged not only a successful software engineering career with credits including Facebook and Nielsen but has become and continues to be a successful leader in his own right. His curren...

41 | "Venture Builder to humanitarian Co-Founder", Madina Katter, Co-Founder of Bulletproof Ukraine In this episode, we have a guest at the forefront of aid in Ukraine. Madina Katter is the co-founder of Bulletproof Ukraine, a non-profit manufacturing bulletproof vests for civilians in Ukraine. When war broke out Madina Katter had already been splitting her time between Berlin and her beloved city...

40 | "From Silicon Valley to Berlin Tech", Lauren Prince, | Director of Talent at Delivery Hero In this episode, I’ll be introducing Lauren Prince, an ex-Silicon Valley recruiter, now Director of Talent at Delivery Hero. Her role puts her at the forefront of this quick commerce giant, operating in over 70 countries. Beginning life in 2011 as a food delivery service, Delivery Hero is one of a new g...

39 | What it takes to be a VP of Engineering |Satyajit Ranjeev, VP of Engineering at SolarisBank AG In this episode, I’ll be introducing Satyajit Ranjeev, the Vice President of Engineering at SolarisBank AG. Curious from a young age, he has grown from a student of statistics to leading teams of software engineers during his extensive career. SolarisBank AG is a bank with an embedded finance platfo...

38 | " The 5 challenges facing start-ups”, | Peyman Pouryekta, a start-up consultant based in Berlin In this episode, I’ll be introducing Peyman Pouryekta, a tech start-up advisor based in Berlin. Peyman embraced his passion for technical subjects, leading to his first role in media design. He studied computer science and eventually IT management on the weekends, going from learning the ins and ou...

37 | "Lessons from 20 years in Tech", Lukas Weber, Co-Founder at Vimcar In this episode, I’ll be introducing Lukas Weber, the co-founder of Vimcar, a fast-growing SaaS that connects commercial vehicles with digital ecosystems. They offer a combination of live car data and cloud-based applications that offer over 50,000 connected cars and their operators, real-time insight into vehicle activity. In...

36 | "The self-taught engineer Founder” Orlando Hohmeier, co-founder at Katalu In this show, I’ll be introducing Orlando Hohmeier, co-founder at Katulu, a company committed to digitizing the mechanical engineering sector. Katulu uses AI to make data privacy a competitive advantage for the industry. They offer the patented Katulu Federated Learning systems so industrial machines and customers learn...

35 | "Life as a Director of Engineering", Efrén Álvarez, a Director of Engineering at TIER In this episode, I’ll be introducing Efrén Álvarez a Director of Engineering at TIER, the premier e-mobility company, quartered in Berlin. Tier Mobility is Europe’s leading shared micro-mobility provider, offering anything from light electric vehicles to e-scooters powered by TIER’s proprietary energy networ...

34 | "The Venture Builder" | Alexander Thieme, Associate Partner at Bridgemaker In this episode, I’ll be introducing Alexander Thieme, an Associate Partner at Bridgemaker. Based in Berlin, Bridgemaker is an independent corporate venture builder serving medium-sized companies. They work with their clients to build start-ups and companies in sectors that provide innovative solutions in the market. I...

33 | "Data-driven recruitment is nothing without quality-driven value", Matt Savage, Team Lead of Talent Acquisition at Raisin In this episode, I’ll be introducing Matt Savage, the Team Lead of Talent Acquisition at Raisin. Having studied Human Biology and Clinical Neuroscience in the UK, he brings a unique perspective on developing his fintech-based recruitment career. Raisin is an open banking a...

32 | “Football coaching powers my talent acquisition” | Manuel da Sillva – Talent Acquisition Tech Team Lead @ Zalando In this show, I’ll be introducing Manuel da Sillva, Talent Acquisition Tech Team Lead at Zalando. Zalando is one of Europe’s leading online shopping platforms for fashion and lifestyle with 49 million active customers across 23 markets. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How he c...

31 |From software developer to a “Leader of Leaders” | Maria Soldatow, Head of Engineering at Otto In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Maria Soldatow, a software developer by trade who made the transition from full-time coder to the head of her very own Engineering department. She takes us through her journey and what made her the leader she is today. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: Her growt...

30 | Redesigning leadership | Carrie Walter & Audrey Tsang Co-CEOs @ Clue On this show, I’ll be introducing the Co-CEOs, Carrie Walter & Audrey Tsang, representing and leading Clue, a menstrual tracking app with over 12m users worldwide. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How the partnership between Carrie & Audrey created Clue How they designed their top-level leadership structure Cl...

29 | The Future of Talent Acquisition | Robert Krzyzaniak, ex- Gorillas, Taxfix, Adidas In this episode, I’ll be introducing Robert Krzyzaniak, the Global head of Tech & Product Recruitment at Forto. His most notable experience includes Gorillas, Taxfix & Adidas. So, what does it take to find and keep the best professional talent? In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How he developed his ca...

28 | Founder at 21 years old | Tim Meyer, Co-Founder @ Expatrio In this episode, I’ll be introducing Tim Meyer, the co-founder of Expatrio, an end-to-end relocation platform for international students and expatriates who want to live in Germany. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How Tim co-founded Expatrio at just 21 His experience in fintech as well as finance and investment banking How he made...

27 | The Quick commerce REVOLUTION | Milena Lazarevska, VP of Q-commerce @ Delivery Hero In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Milena Lazarevska, the VP of Q-commerce at Delivery Hero. One of the fastest growing areas in tech, Delivery Hero sits at the pinnacle of the quick commerce space. In the podcast, I’ll be discussing: How does quick commerce work and how can you execute it over a larger scal...