👋Welcome to another episode of Default Global, where we connect with global entrepreneurs and remote work experts. Today's episode features Claudio Riffeser, the founder of Pooky - a blockchain gaming company transforming the sports betting industry.

Claudio shares his journey in various sectors before stepping into the blockchain space and how it influenced his approach to building Pooky. He explains the concept of sports prediction through a risk-free model and how Pooky offers a healthier alternative to conventional sports betting.

🔊Claudio discusses the hurdles to mass adoption of Web3 technology and how Pooky addresses these challenges. He also brings light to the lack of successful Web3 games and emphasizes the importance of utility in projects within the sector.

🌎In terms of hiring, Claudio shares his experience in building an international team and provides insights into effective strategies for recruiting and retaining global talent. He also offers advice for potential investors looking to venture into the Web3 space and highlights the essential factors to consider.

In conclusion, Claudio shares his predictions for future trends in the blockchain gaming industry, including the integration of AI and the development of regulations and tools around blockchain.

🎧This episode is a must-listen for those interested in understanding the transformation of the sports betting industry, global hiring strategies, and investment in the Web3 space.

Claudio Riffeser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudio-riff-b807951b
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0bHH87aQhdc

Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9SzxOhqqjOckcVG7XYKFA
Default Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/default-global/
Vit Koval, Host Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalykoval/

🎧Unleash your globetrotter spirit as we delve into another episode of Default Global, where today, our special guest is Chris Maresca, COO at Square 8, a high-flying tech veteran and a serial entrepreneur with seven successful exits under his belt. With 24 years of Silicon Valley experience, Chris has crafted an exciting and enlightening journey in the tech world, honing his expertise in remote and global work for over 15 years!

🔊As we navigate the conversation, Chris candidly unravels his thoughts on the evolving ‘default global’ trend, emphasizing the need for organizations to tap into talent from every nook and corner of the world. He discusses how the pandemic has accelerated the shift towards remote work and how the world is finally catching up with the remote and global trend he has been championing for over a decade.

Armed with insights from having teams in seven different countries, Chris shares the importance of considering diverse employment rules around the world and how to effectively manage the logistical challenges that come with hiring across multiple time zones.

🌎We explore the intricacies of hiring systems, the role of AI in recruitment, and how companies can leverage technology and strategic partnerships to streamline their hiring process. This episode is brimming with actionable tips on how to attract and retain top global talent.

Geared towards founders and executives looking to expand their horizons, this episode will inspire you to think globally and engineer a remote-first company culture. So, tune in and get ready to reimagine your hiring strategies with a global-first mindset!

Chris Maresca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismaresca
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jN1XDYFzEd8

Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9SzxOhqqjOckcVG7XYKFA
Default Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/default-global/
Vit Koval, Host Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalykoval/

🎧 In this episode of Default Global, host Vit Koval chats with Sagiv Ofek, the Founder and CEO of LibLab, a company offering SDK as a service. Sagiv discusses his journey from serving as a special forces officer in Israel to becoming a tech entrepreneur. He describes how he leveraged his leadership skills from the military to the tech industry, leading teams at tech giants such as Facebook and Amazon before starting LibLab.

Sagiv offers insights into the services of LibLab, explaining how they make APIs more accessible and manageable for developers by automating the creation and maintenance of SDKs. He further shares his experiences in starting companies across different countries, including the US, Israel, and Brazil, delving into the unique challenges and opportunities of global expansion.

Reflecting on his first startup, Home Dine, Sagiv emphasizes the importance of understanding the market and adapting to cultural differences. He also explores the factors to consider when hiring globally, highlighting the need for a strategic decision on remote work and the avoidance of multiple time zones.

Sagiv also touches on the challenges in determining fair compensation for global hires, mentioning the need for better tooling around compensation that takes into account the cost of living and local market rates. He reveals how LibLab handles logistics around global hiring, mainly relying on their operations team.

Towards the end, Sagiv invites talented individuals interested in joining a global-first company like LibLab to check out their careers page. He also briefly discusses their hiring strategy, which involves an in-house recruitment team.

Sagiv Ofek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagivo
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qOpFflkaO8M

Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9SzxOhqqjOckcVG7XYKFA
Default Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/default-global/
Vit Koval, Host Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalykoval/

🎧 Dive into the world of global hiring with Healey Cypher, Co-founder and CEO at BoomPop, as he swipes us off our feet with his fascinating journey from an eBay newbie to running and selling multiple companies.

🎙Tune in as he shares how a lottery win opened doors for him, how he navigated the 'valley of death' during his second startup, and eventually found himself at the heart of Atomic's unique venture studio model.

Now, with BoomPop shining bright, Healey guides us through his vision of a global workforce, reshaping the corporate landscape one virtual event at a time. Remember to strap in tight as we venture into a realm where boring is the new sexy, crickets are on the menu, and 'connectionship' may just be the word of the future.

🔊 Listen now and discover the perks of remote work, the power of hiring globally, and why Jeff Bezos' customer obsession should be the mantra of every startup. Unravel the secret to BoomPop's speedy success and why your company should be organizing quarterly off-sites. Here's a hint: think alacrity, happiness, and a 10% boost in productivity.

Ready to take off?
Then hit play and let's explore the future of work together!

Healey Cypher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healeycypher
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i33OPSTcO1o

Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9SzxOhqqjOckcVG7XYKFA
Default Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/default-global/
Vit Koval, Host Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalykoval/

🎧 Hold tight, listeners! We're about to plunge into a fascinating chat with Wissam Tabbara, the Founder & CEO of Truebase, a company using AI to reign in the often unruly process of discovering new customers in the world of B2B.

Wissam brings a wealth of experience from his time at Microsoft and his involvement with several startups, alongside his unique perspective as a proud remote-first entrepreneur. His grit and insights on building global teams, the nuances of international hiring, and navigating the world of remote work is a must-listen for startup founders and C-suite execs eyeing global expansion or remote talent.

🌎Discover how Truebase employs generative AI in supercharging business growth, and gain a rare understanding of the cultural dynamics in play when hiring globally.

We also delve into the practicalities, like payroll and compliance, offering clear, actionable advice for those just embarking on the global hiring journey or already deep in the throes of managing distributed teams.

🔊Tune in, arm yourself with fresh strategies and make your next move a global one!

Wissam Tabbara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wissamtabbara
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pubCdkbYigg

Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9SzxOhqqjOckcVG7XYKFA
Default Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/default-global/
Vit Koval, Host Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalykoval/

🎧 Unlock the secrets to assembling a global financial technology juggernaut in our latest episode featuring Tory Reiss, CEO & Co-Founder of Equi. Challenging traditional thinking on hiring, expansion, and investment, Tory dishes out expert advice on how to build a team that moves markets. From hiring missionaries not mercenaries, to pioneering contractors-to-employees transitions, Tory unravels his approach to talent acquisition. Discover how he hones in on potential rather than just experience, seeking people passionate about the mission who possess the drive to conquer challenges. Learn about the role alternative investments play in surviving economic downturns and how Equi’s groundbreaking data-driven technology is helping investors find the crème de la crème investments. Don't miss out on this riveting conversation on the intersection of finance and technology!

Tory Reiss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toryreiss
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YL2-PRpfKXE

Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9SzxOhqqjOckcVG7XYKFA
Default Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/default-global/
Vit Koval, Host Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalykoval/

🎧Journey down the winding path of cross-border finance with Lucas Posada, Co-founder & CEO at Takenos. This episode of Default Global explores the intriguing world of global hiring and remote work from a LATAM perspective. It’s not all rainbows and unicorns as Lucas takes us through the hurdles faced by LATAM freelancers when charging for their services. The complexities of the financial infrastructure, issues with exchange rates, challenges with receiving money across borders and regulatory aspects; the globe is a jungle when it comes to cross-border freelancing. But fear not! With Takenos, Lucas aims to offer a simplified and efficient process for receiving payments in LATAM countries.

Travel with Vit and Lucas from Argentina to Colombia, facing the beast of international transactions, wrestling with the dragon of compliance and forging the weapon of user experience. And like any exciting journey, this trip reveals some real treasures; insights into how Takenos is revolutionizing the way freelancers receive payment in LATAM, using crypto to speed up transactions and foster a local financial infrastructure that is faster and more intuitive.

This episode will leave you with a deeper understanding of the complexities of building globally distributed teams and hiring globally. The final destination? A world where cross-border transactions are as simple as local ones, and where LATAM talent can truly reach its global potential. It's a bumpy ride, but with Lucas at the helm and Vit navigating, you're in for an adventure you can't afford to miss.

Lucas Posada on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-posada-82ba43216
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uTUUSYCHw4I

Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9SzxOhqqjOckcVG7XYKFA
Default Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/default-global/
Vit Koval, Host Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalykoval/

🎧In this episode of Default Global, host Vit Koval welcomes Bob Reid, Founder and CEO of Everest, a platform offering a range of financial services including crypto trading and digital identity verification. They discuss Reid's career history, including his time at BitTorrent and his role in the Ethereum Foundation. Reid explains how Everest operates, starting with establishing human uniqueness and building on that with a wide range of financial services.

The conversation also covers real-world examples of Everest's impact, from distributing subsidies in Indonesia to providing users with sovereignty over their social networks. Reid highlights the importance of caring, communication, and finding the right people when managing a globally distributed team. He also discusses the future of blockchain identity, predicting that anonymous transactions will become a thing of the past due to increasing regulation.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of blockchain technology, identity verification, and global entrepreneurship.

Bob Reid on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidbob
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m2VM335Hnto

Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9SzxOhqqjOckcVG7XYKFA
Default Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/default-global/
Vit Koval, Host Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalykoval/

🌎 Discover how you can conquer the world of international hiring and distributed teams in our latest podcast. We are jazzed to present James Sullivan, Founder & CEO of OneSeven Technology, a Miami-based digital product studio. James takes us on a journey through his own arduous experiences with outsourcing vendors, and how resulting failures spurred the creation of OneSeven Technology. 

Join us as we delve into the challenges startups grapple with when it comes to software development and offshoring, and James's belief in keeping teams within similar or same time zones. Moreover, James dives into the current economic downturn and offers valuable advice to startups seeking ways to cut costs. 

Explore how OneSeven Technology, with its global team from the US to Turkey, successfully navigates the world of remote work. James also shares his wisdom from being a mentor in acclaimed VC Space like Techstars and Day One, giving us strategic insights on investment during these difficult times. Whether you are a startup founder, executive or a tech talent, this episode brims with pointers to help you navigate the complex landscape of global hiring. 

So tune in, because this is your passport to mastering the art of global hiring and remote work!

James Sullivan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-sullivan
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hyzgois7GhQ

Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9SzxOhqqjOckcVG7XYKFA
Default Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/default-global/
Vit Koval, Host Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalykoval/

🎧Discover the ins-and-outs of creating a successful, global-first company with Craig Span, Founder and CEO at GlobeTopper, in our new episode of Default Global. Navigating the turbulent waters of international business and remote work, Span reveals how they expanded their business beyond borders, shattered the conventional norms, and turned global challenges into opportunities. Get an exclusive look into GlobeTopper's journey, from its initial struggle gaining traction as a prepaid mobile top-up company to its strategic pivot into the digital gift card space.

Learn how Craig and his team embraced the digital economy during the pandemic, adopting disruptive innovations like stable coins and cultivating a thriving remote workforce. As they push the boundaries of what's possible in the global marketplace, discover the unique strategies GlobeTopper employs to offer a seamless, customer-focused service across 50+ countries. Span also discusses the essential role of cultural understanding, local knowledge, and flexible communication in effectively catering to an international audience.

For entrepreneurs looking to scale globally, Craig delves deep into the practical aspects of managing diverse remote teams and navigating the intricacies of global hiring. He reveals his unique approach to building a location-agnostic, culturally diverse team, and maintaining a strong company culture in a remote setting.

Awesome for anyone intrigued by global business expansion, this conversation dives into how global approach can help maintain profitability in an economic downturn, the future of Globetopper, and leveraging digital currencies for global businesses. Get ready to change the way you see the world of global entrepreneurship, remote work, and international hiring with this episode.

Craig Span on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigspan
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/St6yjoPo8Yc

Default Global Website: https://gogloby.io/podcast/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9SzxOhqqjOckcVG7XYKFA
Default Global LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/default-global/
Vit Koval, Host Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalykoval/