Isabel Rasmussen

Your Next Tech Startup

Business EN ↓ 30 episodes

Hiring is tough — software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup. This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring. We dive into real stories from startup leaders, uncover what makes a great (or terrible) hiring process, and explore how to make finding and landing startup jobs suck less. Each episode features a founder, hiring manager, or software engineer sharing their journey, hiring philosophy, and lessons learned. We’ll also break down hi...

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Isabel Rasmussen

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Engineering Leadership: Negotiations and Non-Negotiable with Manisha Sahni 25.04.2025 23:16

Join us as Isabel Rasmussen interviews engineering leader Manisha Sahni about her career transformation over the past 20 years. Manisha shares her experiences moving from India to the US during the 2008 recession, overcoming hurdles in the job market, and her journey from managing small to large teams. They discuss the importance of knowing your non-negotiables, evaluating company fit during inter...

What to Ask About Startup Financial Health when Interviewing and How to Join at the Right Time 25.04.2025 22:26

Crucial tips on what to ask about startup financial health when interviewing and understanding how to join at the right time In this episode, Isabel Rasmussen, founder of Proceso Talent, interviews Rob Owen, Founder of My Runway Health , about the key considerations for assessing the financial health of startups. They dive into crucial questions candidates should ask when considering joining an ea...

Mastering the Art of Hiring Engineers: Insights from John Szeder 18.04.2025 39:05

In this episode of Your Next Tech Startup we dive deep into the process of hiring software engineers with John Szeder, an engineering leader with 30 years of experience. John has directly hired between 500 and 1,000 employees and shares his wealth of knowledge on creating an effective hiring process that avoids common pitfalls. Learn why live coding interviews might be setting candidates up for fa...

Conducting Technical Interviews with Empathy 18.04.2025 27:11

Navigating the technical interview landscape can be a daunting task, both for candidates and interviewers alike. The conventional interview process often leaves much to be desired, typically failing to establish a meaningful connection between candidates and potential employers. This podcast episode explores the insights shared by host Isabel Rasmussen, CTO Kartik Lakshminarayanan, and Sr Software...

Can You Thrive in an Early Stage Startup? Insights for Software Engineers 18.04.2025 23:20

Welcome to Your Next Tech Startup, hosted by Isabel Rasmussen, founder of Proceso Talent. In this episode, Isabel and Mark Roddy, a fractional VP of engineering, delve into the characteristics and mindsets that enable engineers to thrive in early-stage startups. They cover common misconceptions about startup life, the importance of being product-minded, and the ability to handle ambiguity and mult...