Nik Kalyani, an entrepreneur and crypto enthusiast, joined Maren on the podcast to discuss his most recent startup, Decentology, and other projects that he's launching, TryCrypto and Nifty Dreams.  Nik has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience launching five startups.

Listen in as Nik and Maren discuss how DAOs could transform the way that we earn and collaborate on projects, DAOs as a launchpad for individuals to break into Web3 work, and the future of crypto.

You can find Nik on LinkedIn and on Twitter @techbubble.

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We're joined on the podcast by Jonathan Tamblyn, Head of Talent at Gemini.  Jonathan shares his journey from studying philosophy and art history to a career in talent at one of the leading crypto native fintech platforms.  Hear about how he's developed the talent function at Gemini with a focus on transparency, structure, and attribute and value-based interview methods.  Maren and Jonathan discuss the challenges facing fintech recruiters. Jonathan shares his advice for technical and non-technical professionals wanting to break into the web3 and crypto space.  

You can find Jonathan on LinkedIn and at www.gemini.com. 

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Maren sits down with Mike Mangini, Partner and Head of Talent at Signalfire, to learn more about his journey from start-up founder to an executive recruiter and founder coach.  Mike shares the many ways that venture capital firms can add value for the founders of their portfolio companies.

Maren and Mike speculate about the impact of web3 on the future landscape of recruiting and how advances in technology will shape the individual's ability to discover meaningful work in ways they would not have been able to in the past.

You can find Mike on LInkedin or at www.signalfire.com.

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Join our conversation with Carolyn Carpeneti of Allraise as she shares her insights into building a board that is rich in diversity and includes executives from different cultural and functional backgrounds in an effort to better represent the people that your organizations and employees serve.  Carolyn talks about her journey from software sales to VP of Talent at a leading VC firm and what drew her to executive search.  Carolyn and Maren discuss the professional experience and qualifications that can lead to board readiness.

You can find Carolyn on LinkedIn and at www.allraise.org.

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Join us as we talk with Andy Cabasso of Postaga about effective cold outreach strategies that can be used in recruiting and digital marketing.  Andy talks with Maren about the importance of personalization in cold outreach.  Andy shares his experiences and best practices for recruiting and onboarding new employees for remote-first companies.

You can find Andy on Twitter @AndyCabasso or on LinkedIn. You can also join the Facebook group Grow Together SEO or visit his website at www.postaga.com.

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Join our conversation with Atli Thorkelsson from Redpoint Ventures. He shares his journey from analyst to Director of Talent Networks at a leading VC firm. Atli discusses the structure of executive search. He describes his approach to executive search not as a recruiting function but as a connecting function. He shares his concerns about how remote work could impact early-career skill development, which could affect the talent pool long into the future. Atli and Maren discuss opportunities that founders and professionals may have to address this issue.

You can connect with Atli Thorkelsson on LinkedIn or by email at [email protected].

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Not all remote companies are created equally. What are the ingredients for a strong and impactful company culture? How can you codify such a culture in a remote environment, to continually inspire and empower your employees? Join today's guest, Darcy Boles, a thought leader in remote work, as she talks about how to establish intrinsic & extrinsic motivation in a remote company, how to create a remote tech stack that is designed for collaboration, and shares her favorite tips and tricks for founders looking to create an inclusive and robust remote workspace. 

You can find Darcy online @boles_darcy on Twitter, on LinkedIn, and at www.taxjar.com.

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How can talent professionals create an inclusive candidate experience that delights applicants, regardless of the outcome? Join today's guest, Tianna Johnson, who is the Head of Talent at Notion, as she talks about how to create a holistic hiring process, how to navigate startup-based risk around the talent operations field, and shares her favorite tips and tricks; for both talent professionals and the candidates who are applying. 

You can find Tianna online @Tianna_808 on Twitter, on LinkedIn, and at www.notion.so

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