The People Factor

Axel is a Munich native with a strong track record in talent acquisition, having honed his skills at renowned companies like Personio, Intel, and Comites. With nearly a decade of experience, he now contributes his expertise to DEDIQ, a private equity investment firm specializing in medium-sized enterprises poised for profitability or already thriving. Axel's career journey reflects his commitment to fostering success and growth in the business world.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro
06:34 - Executive Search, Biases
18:04 - Executive Search by company stage

Links

Axel Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-sedlmeier-241481a0/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Tanya Channing is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the people field and shaping company culture and is currently Chief People & Culture Officer at Pipedrive. Prior to this, she played a pivotal role in the successful IPO of Worldpay, one of Europe's largest IPOs. Tanya's expertise extends across various sectors, including renowned brands like Burger King and Red Bull.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro
08:50 - Culture, customer value
17:50 - People teams purpose and mission
24:20 - Prioritization & psychologitsts

Links

Tanya Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyachanning/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Gabriele Fanta has been Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at the technology group Körber since 2020. As CHRO, she is heading the recruiting, personnel development and employer branding worldwide. Before joining Körber, she worked at Daimler, McDonalds and most recently as Head of Global Human Resources at Sixt. She was named one of Germany's most inspiring female executives in 2022 by 40 over 40.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro
08:38 - Planning with 13.000 employees
14:08 - Internal mobility & hiring
16:38 - Length of cutting + 14:00 Culture & Leadership principles
21:08 - Brand & Culture transformation, vision
27:08 - AI perspective

Links

Gabriele Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielefanta/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Julian is a renowned global thought leader in people and organizational transformations, with a focus on public sector and healthcare clients in Europe. He has driven initiatives in reskilling and strategic workforce planning across various industries. Before joining McKinsey, Julian was an assistant professor for innovation and authored "The Lean PhD," recognized in publications like the Guardian, Times Higher Education, and the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro
06:05 - Definition & perspective on HR
12:35 - Generative AI & HR
19:05 - Regulation in generative AI
22:05 - Future trough AI

Links

Julian Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-kirchherr-42a52032/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Listen to Julius, a serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record of founding 12 companies, successfully exiting two, and learning valuable lessons from the three that were closed down. His passion for entrepreneurship is matched only by his commitment to elevating the SaaS ecosystem in the DACH region through his innovative platform, ARRtist (www.ARRtist.net). As an active angel investor, Julius dedicates his expertise and resources to guide startups towards achieving product-market fit and crafting scalable sales strategies. With a hands-on approach, Julius is always eager to share his wealth of knowledge, drawing from his own experiences, both triumphs, and trials, to empower the next generation of business leaders.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro
08:00 - Bootstrapping
17:30 - Co-Founder
24:30 - Building Ecosystems and communities

Links

Julius Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-goellner/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Sarah E. Brown is the VP of Marketing at Sastrify. She’s also an author, Techstars mentor, and ecosystem builder. Her latest book is called Lead Upwards: How Startup Joiners Can Impact New Ventures, Build Amazing Careers, and Inspire Great Teams (Wiley).

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro
06:26 - Passion for leadership
10:06 - Role change over time, Marketing, Sales B2B
19:56 - Corporate & big scope hires in startups
24:41 - How to lead upwards, coaches & mentors
29:06 - Series A vs Series B: Cultural change

Links

Sarah Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-e-brown/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Book recommendations:

Lead upwards: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Sarah-Brown/dp/1119833353

Power to the startup people: https://www.amazon.de/Power-Startup-People-Career-Founder/dp/B08Y4LB2HM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36XZMG5Z82NNI&keywords=power+to+the+startup+people&qid=1692726230&sprefix=power+to+the+startup+people%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1

Adriana is a Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager who has excelled across several industries. With a rich history, including roles at Babbel and GetYourGuide, she's honed her expertise. Currently driving global recruitment achievements at Cavalry Ventures, Adriana is a vital member of the VC Platform Global Community and Global Women in VC, showcasing her commitment to industry advancement. Having contributed significantly to Clue by Biowink's growth, she now leads talent acquisition for tech and product teams at HelloFresh. Stay tuned for her upcoming podcast episode, where she'll share her invaluable insights.

Shownotes
00:00 - Intro
03:56 - VC & Startup collaboration
12:26 - People Team Series A preperation
17:56 - B2B Sales in an early stage
21:26 - Coaching
26:56 - Communication

Adriana Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianateodorahurduc/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Peter is a seasoned People/HR Leader with a track record of aiding startups in achieving sustainable and rapid growth. He emphasizes the significance of establishing a strong foundation, likening it to building a structure. Having contributed to the expansion of companies such as Catawiki, Delivery Hero, Glovo, REMY Robotics, and Docplanner, Peter excels in fostering empowering experiences and solid frameworks. His proficiencies encompass diverse areas like People analytics, Business unit management, Talent development, HR Operations, Digital Transformation, Performance management, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership growth.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro
07:14 - 3 Main mistakes companies make
09:14 - Starting from scratch with the right approach
13:14 - System Integration ATS & HRIS
30:44 - Headcount Planning

Peter Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/petervankersen/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Alla Pavlova, is an Interim IT Recruiter based in Amsterdam. Passionate about technology, Python programming, computer games, and space exploration. She has shared her insights through talks and interviews on platforms like YouTube and Recruiting Brainfood. Currently, focused on sourcing top talents for Riot Games, coaching sourcing teams, crafting exceptional candidate experiences, building the Slack Community in Amsterdam, and hosting WAN-party sessions for sourcers across different countries. Proudly recruited for Riot Games and spoken at various conferences like Sourcing Summit, SOSU Tech, SourceCon, VanHackCon, and HRTX. Connect with her through email, website, Twitter, or YouTube for engaging in discussions on tech and recruitment.

Shownotes

02:00 - Sourcing & Recruiting in the gaming industry
10:10 - Sourcing in 2010 vs 2015 vs now
12:10 - Creative ways of sourcing
24:10 - Diversity sourcing
32:10 - Sourcing KPIs

Alla Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/allapavlova/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

André has an impressive background in shaping tech environments and possesses extensive experience in software engineering, product development, and leadership as a Chief Technology Officer. With a strong passion for technology trends and innovation, André has successfully led various projects, including technical migrations and post-acquisition integrations. They are also a proponent of modern leadership and progressive organizational design, guiding companies towards becoming sustainable technology powerhouses. As an advisor and business angel, André provides valuable support to companies, helping them overcome technical challenges and benefit from their wealth of experience.

Shownotes

00:00 - intro & context
05:00 - system design
09:30 - platform teams, within vs on the system
12:00 - network organisations
21:00 - product development and the rest of the organisation
24:00 - planning & expectation management

Links

André Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreneubauer/

Thomas Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kohler-pplwise/
Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/