The Ventellect podcast

By Alex Bloisi

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August 24, 2022#36 | The self-taught Engineer turned Founder | Orlando Hohmeier, Co-Founder at Katulu
36 | "The self-taught engineer Founder” Orlando Hohmeier, co-founder at Katalu
In this show, I’ll be introducing Orlando Hohmeier, co-founder at Katulu, a company committed to digitizing the mechanical engineering sector. Katulu uses AI to make data privacy a competitive advantage for the industry. They offer the patented Katulu Federated Learning systems so industrial machines and customers learn from each other (without learning about each other!).
In the podcast, I’ll be discussing:
How at just 17 Orlando had his first foray into the world of work at an advertising agency
How his natural curiosity led him to move from design to programming
How he established and grew his freelancing career before and after studying
How a recruiter was key to moving Orlando from the world of freelancing
How breaking problems into smaller chunks is key to being a software engineer
How teaching and guiding others was essential for his transition to managerial roles
How his problem-solving skills became key to developing the Katulu product
How he became a founder and built trust in his own abilities
The advice he would give to aspiring software engineers
Orlando’s predictions for his own future and a more sustainable world
Plus much more…
Follow Orlando and Katulu’s growth and development:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Katulu_io
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/katulu/
Website: https://www.katulu.io
Need to hire Software Engineers in Berlin?
Look no further than Berlin’s tech recruitment partner, Ventellect, for connecting you with top Software Engineering talent.
We help you build teams that will change our world. Connect with Ventellect at www.ventellect.com/ and organise a call to start your future with an intuitive recruitment partner you can trust.
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52min
August 17, 2022#35 | Life as a Director of Engineering | Efrén Álvarez, a Director of Engineering at TIER
35 | "Life as a Director of Engineering", Efrén Álvarez, a Director of Engineering at TIER
In this episode, I’ll be introducing Efrén Álvarez a Director of Engineering at TIER, the premier e-mobility company, quartered in Berlin. Tier Mobility is Europe’s leading shared micro-mobility provider, offering anything from light electric vehicles to e-scooters powered by TIER’s proprietary energy network.
In the podcast, I’ll be discussing:
How Efrén made quick work of his transition from software engineer to director
How his interest in maths and science led him to a computer science degree
Why he decided to move from SAP to Android app development
How Spanish-born Efrén sees Barcelona and similar Spanish cities catching up with the tech hubs of the world
How looking for and taking ownership of improvements in your team could be a pathway to leadership
How hiring for soft skills plays an essential role in perfecting company culture
His sector predictions for the next 18 months in tech and software engineering
What his own career predictions look like for the next 5-10 years
Plus much more…
Follow Efrén & Tier’s growth and development:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tier_mobility
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tier.emobility
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tier.mobility/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiermobility/
Website: http://www.tier.app
Need to hire Software Engineers in Berlin?
Look no further than Berlin’s tech recruitment partner, Ventellect, for connecting you with top Software Engineering talent. We help you build teams that will change our world.
Connect with Ventellect at www.ventellect.com/ and organise a call to start your future with an intuitive recruitment partner you can trust.
Why not subscribe to hear all the latest from the Building our World podcast? Subscribe or get in touch and tell us what you think at [email protected].
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46min
August 10, 2022#34 | The Venture Builder | Alexander Thieme, Associate Partner at Bridgemaker
34 | "The Venture Builder" | Alexander Thieme, Associate Partner at Bridgemaker
In this episode, I’ll be introducing Alexander Thieme, an Associate Partner at Bridgemaker. Based in Berlin, Bridgemaker is an independent corporate venture builder serving medium-sized companies. They work with their clients to build start-ups and companies in sectors that provide innovative solutions in the market.
In the podcast, I’ll be discussing:
How Alex’s experience living in the fomrer German Democratic Republic (GDR) impacted his career and personal life
How challenging the status quo became an essential feature of his success
What venture building is and how it's different from venture capital
How corporates use venture building to break into new markets and invest in innovative solutions
How Bridgemaker acts as an “incubator” for new founders
How Bridgemaker maintains its strategic stake in new enterprises
The importance of using venture building and venture capital in the right situations
What emerging trends to look out for if you’re considering building a new venture
And find out Alex's thoughts on how he will shape his future
Plus much more…
Follow Alex and Bridgemaker’s growth and development:
Alex’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thiemealexander/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridgemaker-gmbh/
Website: https://www.bridgemaker.com
Need to hire Software Engineers in Berlin?
Look no further than Berlin’s tech recruitment partner, Ventellect, for connecting you with top Software Engineering talent.
We help you build teams that will change our world. Connect with Ventellect at www.ventellect.com/ and organise a call to start your future with an intuitive recruitment partner you can trust.
Why not subscribe to hear all the latest from the Building our World podcast? Subscribe or get in touch and tell us what you think at [email protected].
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43min
August 03, 2022#33 | "Data-driven TA is nothing without quality-driven value", | Matt Savage, Lead of Talent Acquisition at Raisin.
33 | "Data-driven recruitment is nothing without quality-driven value", Matt Savage, Team Lead of Talent Acquisition at Raisin
In this episode, I’ll be introducing Matt Savage, the Team Lead of Talent Acquisition at Raisin. Having studied Human Biology and Clinical Neuroscience in the UK, he brings a unique perspective on developing his fintech-based recruitment career. Raisin is an open banking and investment platform that was created as a result of a FinTech merger in June 2021.
In the podcast, I’ll be discussing:
How Matt began his recruitment career as a graduate of Human Biology in the UK
How a recruitment graduate programme helped him define his affinity with people
How a position at Deloitte became a catalyst for his move to FinTech recruitment in Berlin
How creating a healthy brand identity at Raisin was essential to scaling the company
Matt’s thoughts on data-driven recruitment and how adding value can make it more relevant to any recruiting process
How embracing value-driven metrics in the future can show the importance of talent acquisition
How he navigates business development approaches from agency recruiters
Plus much more…
Follow Raisin and Matt’s growth and development:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Raisin_EN
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Raisin/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/join-raisin-ds/
Website: https://www.raisin.com/
Need to hire Software Engineers in Berlin?
Look no further than Berlin’s tech recruitment partner, Ventellect, for connecting you with top Software Engineering talent.
We help you build teams that will change our world. Connect with Ventellect at www.ventellect.com/ and organise a call to start your future with an intuitive recruitment partner you can trust.
Why not subscribe to hear all the latest from the Building our World podcast? Subscribe or get in touch and tell us what you think at [email protected].
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52min
July 27, 2022#32 | Football coaching powers my talent acquisition | Manuel da Sillva – Talent Acquisition Tech Team Lead @ Zalando
32 | “Football coaching powers my talent acquisition” | Manuel da Sillva – Talent Acquisition Tech Team Lead @ Zalando
In this show, I’ll be introducing Manuel da Sillva, Talent Acquisition Tech Team Lead at Zalando. Zalando is one of Europe’s leading online shopping platforms for fashion and lifestyle with 49 million active customers across 23 markets.
In the podcast, I’ll be discussing:
How he combined football coaching with a career in sales and marketing
How he began his career in Talent Acquisition and became a team lead
How commercial and tech recruitment are essential for TA success
How his background in coaching and psychology has been essential to his skill in recruiting
How Manuel assesses the soft skills and motivations of prospective tech people
How to keep your goals for your team at the centre of your recruiting process
How he uses personalised constructive criticism to motivate your team
How he manages Zalando’s onboarding processes
His insight on the comparisons between recruitment in London to Berlin
His plans for the future of his career!
Plus much more…
Follow Manuel & Zalando’s growth and development:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideZalando/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidezalando/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zalando/
Website: https://jobs.zalando.com/
Need to hire Software Engineers in Berlin?
Look no further than Berlin’s tech recruitment partner, Ventellect, for connecting you with top Software Engineering talent.
We help you build teams that will change our world. Connect with Ventellect at www.ventellect.com/ and organise a call to start your future with an intuitive recruitment partner you can trust.
Why not subscribe to hear all the latest from the Building our World podcast? Subscribe or get in touch and tell us what you think at [email protected].
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57min
July 13, 2022#31 |From Software Developer to a “Leader of Leaders” | Maria Soldatow, Head of Engineering at Otto
31 |From software developer to a “Leader of Leaders” | Maria Soldatow, Head of Engineering at Otto
In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Maria Soldatow, a software developer by trade who made the transition from full-time coder to the head of her very own Engineering department. She takes us through her journey and what made her the leader she is today.
In the podcast, I’ll be discussing:
Her growth from coding right through to management
The skills and traits that do (and don’t!) make a successful engineering manager
How finding out your teams’ motivations build more successful teams
The importance of hiring for soft skills in software engineering
Her thoughts on coding rounds and live coding as a hiring technique
Her future aspirations as a ‘Leader of Leaders’
Plus much more…
Follow Maria & Otto’s growth and development:
Linkedin: Maria Soldatow
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTTOinside
Linkedin: hhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/otto/about/
Website: https://www.otto.de/unternehmen/de/
Need to hire Software Engineers in Berlin?
Look no further than Berlin’s tech recruitment partner, Ventellect, for connecting you with top Software Engineering talent.
We help you build teams that will change our world. Connect with Ventellect at www.ventellect.com/ and organise a call to start your future with an intuitive recruitment partner you can trust.
Why not subscribe to hear all the latest from the Building our World podcast? Subscribe or get in touch and tell us what you think at [email protected].
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45min
April 26, 2022#30 | Redesigning leadership | Carrie Walter & Audrey Tsang Co-CEOs @ Clue
30 | Redesigning leadership | Carrie Walter & Audrey Tsang Co-CEOs @ Clue
On this show, I’ll be introducing the Co-CEOs, Carrie Walter & Audrey Tsang, representing and leading Clue, a menstrual tracking app with over 12m users worldwide.
In the podcast, I’ll be discussing:
How the partnership between Carrie & Audrey created Clue
How they designed their top-level leadership structure
Clue and how their leadership structure reflects their user values
The pros and cons of their unique leadership style
Plus much more…
Follow CLUE's growth and development:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/clue
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clueapp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clueperiodtracker
Website: https://helloclue.com/
Need to hire Software Engineers in Berlin?
Look no further than Berlin’s tech recruitment partner, Ventellect, for connecting you with top Software Engineering talent.
We help you build teams that will change our world. Connect with Ventellect at www.ventellect.com/ and organise a call to start your future with an intuitive recruitment partner you can trust.
Why not subscribe to hear all the latest from the Building our World podcast? Subscribe or get in touch and tell us what you think at [email protected].
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47min
March 15, 2022#29 | The Future of Talent Acquisition | Robert Krzyzaniak, ex- Gorillas, Taxfix, Adidas
29 | The Future of Talent Acquisition | Robert Krzyzaniak, ex- Gorillas, Taxfix, Adidas
In this episode, I’ll be introducing Robert Krzyzaniak, the Global head of Tech & Product Recruitment at Forto. His most notable experience includes Gorillas, Taxfix & Adidas. So, what does it take to find and keep the best professional talent?
In the podcast, I’ll be discussing:
How he developed his career as a TA professional
What insights he has drawn from the world of talent
How he and other professions position themselves in the market
How TA professional meet and beat the competition for the best talent
What companies can do, with a small or large budget to find their talent
Plus much more…
Follow Robert Krzyzaniak and his insights:
LinkedIn: Robert Krzyzaniak’s
Need to hire Software Engineers in Berlin?
Look no further than Berlin’s tech recruitment partner, Ventellect, for connecting you with top Software Engineering talent.
We help you build teams that will change our world. Connect with Ventellect at www.ventellect.com/ and organise a call to start your future with an intuitive recruitment partner you can trust.
Why not subscribe to hear all the latest from the Building our World podcast? Subscribe or get in touch and tell us what you think at [email protected].
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48min
February 14, 2022#28 | Founder at 21 years old | Tim Meyer, Co-Founder @ Expatrio
28 | Founder at 21 years old | Tim Meyer, Co-Founder @ Expatrio
In this episode, I’ll be introducing Tim Meyer, the co-founder of Expatrio, an end-to-end relocation platform for international students and expatriates who want to live in Germany.
In the podcast, I’ll be discussing:
How Tim co-founded Expatrio at just 21
His experience in fintech as well as finance and investment banking
How he made the jump from employee to founder
What insights he gained in his 20s and 30s
His growth and development behind the business
Plus much more…
Follow Tim & Expatrio’s growth and development:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expatriogmbh/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatriogmbh/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatriogmbh/
Website: https://www.expatrio.com/
Follow Tim Meyer & his entrepreneurial exploits [here. ](linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmeyerde/)
Need to hire Software Engineers in Berlin?
Look no further than Berlin’s tech recruitment partner, Ventellect, for connecting you with top Software Engineering talent.
We help you build teams that will change our world. Connect with Ventellect at www.ventellect.com/ and organise a call to start your future with an intuitive recruitment partner you can trust.
Why not subscribe to hear all the latest from the Building our World podcast? Subscribe or get in touch and tell us what you think at [email protected].
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58min
February 01, 2022#27 | The Quick commerce REVOLUTION | Milena Lazarevska, VP of Q-commerce @ Delivery Hero
27 | The Quick commerce REVOLUTION | Milena Lazarevska, VP of Q-commerce @ Delivery Hero
In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Milena Lazarevska, the VP of Q-commerce at Delivery Hero. One of the fastest growing areas in tech, Delivery Hero sits at the pinnacle of the quick commerce space.
In the podcast, I’ll be discussing:
How does quick commerce work and how can you execute it over a larger scale
How the Q-commerce space is seeing the most disruption in the sector
How she and her team are driving Q-commerce operation
How its annual growth is pushing them into global markets
The broader opportunities for innovation in the area
Plus much more…
Follow Milena & Delivery Hero’s growth and development:
Milena’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milena-l-9302557/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deliveryhero
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deliveryhero/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deliveryherocom
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/delivery-hero-se/
Website: http://www.deliveryhero.com
Need to hire Software Engineers in Berlin?
Look no further than Berlin’s tech recruitment partner, Ventellect, for connecting you with top Software Engineering talent.
We help you build teams that will change our world. Connect with Ventellect at www.ventellect.com/ and organise a call to start your future with an intuitive recruitment partner you can trust.
Why not subscribe to hear all the latest from the Building our World podcast? Subscribe or get in touch and tell us what you think at [email protected].
...more
40min

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