In this episode of Carlsbad: People, Purpose and Impact, Bret Schanzenbach welcomes Michael Campbell, Founder and CEO of Signal Verified.

Michael shares his unique journey from the Midwest to Japan and back to California, where he now calls North County home. With a background in global tech leadership and education, Michael brings a fresh perspective to one of today’s biggest challenges: hiring the right talent.

Signal Verified is transforming how companies evaluate candidates by focusing on verified skills instead of traditional resumes and interviews. Through real-world scenarios and expert validation, the platform helps hiring managers make more informed, objective decisions.

Key topics include:

• The limitations of resumes and AI-driven hiring tools 
• Why interviews often reward confidence over competence 
• The cost and impact of bad hires 
• How skills-based hiring creates more equitable opportunities 
• The future of hiring and talent validation 

Michael also shares insights into life in North County and why Carlsbad is the perfect place for his family and growing business.

Quotes

• “Interviews reward confidence, but work reveals judgment.” 
• “Resumes have become marketing documents.” 
• “We’re building the Carfax for skills.” 

Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted you

Carlsbad Podcast Social Links:
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
X
YouTube

Sponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting