The People Factor

Shownotes

Harriet is the Head of Talent at SuperSeed VC, she’s spent the past 12 years hiring talent across industry leading and household name companies including Uber, Getir, L’Oréal and On Running - and now she’s using her experience to support SS portfolio companies to attract, onboard and retain top talent to their start ups.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
04:43 - Challenges in Building Teams in Startups
09:58 - The Role of Founders in Hiring
11:45 - Common Mistakes Founders Make
20:08 - Advice for Candidates in Startups
28:11 - Practical Tips for Founders
29:58 - Building a Strong Company Culture

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-ball/

Yeliz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-castillo/
Yeliz e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Mert Amcaoglu is the Head of Talent at Bark, a fast-scaling services marketplace tech company. He focuses on hiring top talent while driving strategies that support rapid growth and global alignment. Passionate about data-driven hiring, he brings valuable insights into building high-performing teams.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
04:14 - Impact on Employer Branding
06:29 - Frustrations in the Interview Process
11:11 - Constructive Feedback and Communication
13:15 - The Future of Candidate Experience
25:20 - Top Tips for Enhancing Candidate Experience

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mertamcaoglu/

Yeliz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-castillo/
Yeliz e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Christoph Drebes ist Geschäftsführer der Mystery Minds GmbH. Mit den Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Lösungen des HR-Tech Unternehmens mit Sitz in München werden bessere Vernetzung und persönliche Zusammenarbeit ermöglicht. Ziele sind der Abbau von Silos und die Etablierung einer zukunftsweisenden Unternehmenskultur.

Zuvor studierte er Internationale Betriebswirtschaftslehre in Ingolstadt, Toulouse und Santiago de Chile und arbeitete in einem internationalen Telekommunikationsunternehmen als Innovationsmanager und in der Prozessoptimierung.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
10:30 - Erfolgsgeschichten & Impact von Vernetzung
22:15 - Remote, Hybrid oder Office? Die Zukunft der Arbeitsmodelle
35:40 - Wie Vernetzung die Produktivität steigert

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophdrebes/

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

Derrick is a strategic HR leader with extensive experience helping high-growth global tech companies scale and transform. Over the years, he has worked across multiple geographies, scaling businesses, and partnering with both small and large companies in the eCommerce, delivery, mobility, and the ad tech sectors. His expertise lies in driving talent strategies, leading change management initiatives, and fostering leadership excellence to fuel business success. He works closely with C-suite executives to align people strategies with business goals, building organizations that are future ready.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
07:30 - The Dilemma: Career vs. Parental Leave
15:45 - Embracing Uncertainty: Taking a Risk on a New Career Path
22:10 - The Power of Self-Belief and a Strong Support System

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrickjmenezes/

Yeliz Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-castillo/
Yeliz e-mail: [email protected]
pplwise: https://pplwise.com/

Blaise is a Global Tech Recruiter and DEI Sourcing Specialist based in London. With eight years of experience in recruitment, Blaise has honed expertise in tech hiring and promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Blaise has collaborated with exceptional talent and prominent global brands such as Amazon, The Economist, and Gorillas.

Driven by a passion for creating inclusive workplaces, Blaise has successfully enhanced hiring diversity, eliminated agency reliance, and spearheaded DEI workshops and internal initiatives to foster cultural transformation. Since being diagnosed with ADHD last year, Blaise has been dedicated to advocating for neurodivergent talent and cultivating environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
05:30 - Defining Neurodiversity
15:45 - Inclusive Hiring Practices
25:20 - Leveraging Strengths in Neurodiversity

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaisedaldin/

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

Dr. Alexander Insam ist ein erfahrener Experte auf dem Gebiet des Vergütungs- und Arbeitsrechts und der nachhaltigen Entscheidungsfindung. Er verfügt über mehr als 12 Jahre Erfahrung in der Beratung von Banken bei der Einhaltung von Gesetzen, Vorschriften und Richtlinien für Vergütungssysteme. Heute sprechen wir über Lohngleichheit und das geschlechtsspezifische Lohngefälle.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
3:46 - 12:30 - Vor- und Nachteile von Freelancing
12:31 - 20:15 - Prüfungen der Deutschen Rentenversicherung
20:16 - 28:45 - Alternativen zur Scheinselbstständigkeit

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderinsam/

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

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
07:31 - Transparency in Uncertain Times: How Much Is Enough?
15:21 - Emotions vs. Messaging: Challenges in Leadership Communication
24:51 - Flexibility as the Key: Navigating Change Successfully

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlem-yavuz-0b207254/

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

Sandra Feldmann (sie/ihr) ist Head of Talent bei Octopus Energy und eine Expertin für den Einsatz von KI im Talent Attraction. Mit ihrem Unternehmen itsatalent.business hilft sie Firmen, moderne Technologien und kreative Ansätze zu nutzen, um Rekrutierungsprozesse inklusiver und innovativer zu gestalten. Als Keynote-Speakerin und Autorin des Buches "Talent Titans" teilt sie praxisnahe Tipps, wie KI den Recruiting-Alltag erleichtert und echte Wow-Momente schafft. Sandra verbindet technisches Know-how mit einer großen Portion Menschlichkeit und setzt sich leidenschaftlich dafür ein, dass im Recruiting Fortschritt und Empathie Hand in Hand gehen.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
08:01 - Strategien im Active Sourcing: Low-Hanging-Fruit- und Highlighting-Methode.
14:16 - Herausforderungen und Mindset im Active Sourcing: Balance zwischen Kreativität und Daten.
18:51 - Job-Spreadsheets: Effizientes Management von Keywords und Suchstrategien

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-feldmann/

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

Yeliz Castillo is a dedicated TA professional starting her journey in London with little English, she embraced the challenge and became fluent in her third language while developing a passion for recruitment. Yeliz thrives on connecting with people, making an impact on their lives, and building meaningful relationships. She values authenticity, collaboration, and stepping out of her comfort zone to pursue her goals. Liz is currently TA Lead & Sr. Talent Partner at pplwise.

Links

Guest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeliz-akin/

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

Jessie Schofer is the Founder of Stakkd, the go to place to discover HR tech. She is a strategic leader with 13+ years of unique experience in both corporates and startups. Jessie is known for her unconventional approach to People topics and is passionate about HR tech and leveraging the benefits to build the future of work.

Shownotes

00:00 - Intro & Context
03:15 - Finding the Right HR Tech Stack: What Really Matters?
13:00 - Differences in HR Tech Strategies: Startups vs. Scale-ups vs. Corporates
23:00 - Trends and Tools: What's Hot in the HR Tech Space?

Links

Guest Linkedin:

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