In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, Melissa sits down with Ajay Malik—founder of StudioX and former leader at Google and Cisco—to explore why degrees and formal qualifications shouldn’t be the gatekeepers for great talent. Ajay shares how his own hiring experiences have proven that skill, creativity, and problem-solving matter far more than what’s listed on a diploma.

You’ll learn how to:

• Recognize the limits of résumés and degrees in predicting success
• Spot potential and capability in unconventional candidates
• Shift your hiring lens to focus on skills, adaptability, and problem-solving
• Build stronger, more innovative teams by broadening who you consider

Whether you’re leading a fast-growing company or rethinking your approach to hiring, this conversation will challenge assumptions and give you practical ways to unlock overlooked talent.

🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch here on YouTube.