Mit Alvaro Rojas (Hyrise Academy) Staffel #4 Folge #6 | #Marketing_021 Der Podcast über Marketing, Vertrieb, Entrepreneurship und Startups

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in English 🇬🇧

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https://hyrise.com

Alvaro Rojas, co-founder of Hyrise Academy, shares his journey and experiences in building the next generation of tech sales talent. He talks in the "Marketing From Zero To One" podcast about his background, including his studies in business management, his work with a Spanish beverage company in the US, and his passion for entrepreneurship. The conversation focuses on the creation and goals of Hyrise Academy, which aims to equip students and career changers with the skills needed for a career in tech sales. Alvaro discusses the curriculum, skills sought in students, and the importance of making education accessible and employable.

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01:31 - Alvaro's background and initial career steps

01:54 - Founding and goals of Headstart Academy

02:03 - Studies in business management and work with a Spanish beverage company

07:29 - Learning to code and the impact of technology

09:03 - Surfing and life in California

10:21 - Transition from coding to sales

10:54 - Role at Ironhack and expansion to Berlin

12:06 - Success of Ironhack in Berlin

13:49 - Demand for developers and salespeople

14:20 - Creation of Headstart Academy to address sales talent gap

16:20 - Collaboration with co-founders and development of the idea

18:54 - Targeting non-business students and early adopters

19:40 - Importance of sales skills for various career paths

22:04 - Strategies for attracting students and partners

24:50 - Online courses and adjustments due to COVID-19

25:14 - Product design and education system vision

29:39 - Practical training and real-world practice

33:54 - Curriculum design and phases of the program

34:11 - Foundation stage and deep dive stage details

39:49 - Final phase: Job hunt and career placement

41:05 - Revenue model based on successful job placements

42:48 - Timeline and plans for the first batch of students

43:39 - Flexible course durations and ideal batch size

44:44 - Challenges in changing the perception of sales careers

46:04 - Personal experiences and plans for the future

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