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All Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastGrowing the company with international talent and "people mobility" with Daniel ZinnerIn this episode, we discuss how companies can leverage international talent with what Daniel calls "people mobility". We're also discussing what HR professionals need to understand and implement to ensure a good employee experience within diverse teams. About the speaker: Daniel Zinner is HR International & Communication Consultant based in Berlin. He is also co-founder of the Relocation Tech Startup Noah Mobility. Daniel is passionate about fostering a global mindset, international diversity, entrepreneurship and people mobility. He discusses these topics in his own podcast format. About the company: Noah Mobility moves the world. With its...2021-05-2631 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastReducing remote workers' loneliness and isolation through engaging activities with Chloe MacKieIn this episode, we are talking with Chloe MacKie, Chief Product Officer at Doozy. We're discussing the current challenges of remote work and what can be done to (re)introduce fun moments with the team- across locations and time zones. All this to battle isolation, stress, and burnout. About the speaker: Chloe MacKie is a multidisciplinary problem-solver passionate about humans, innovation, and growth. She's creating and launching products to merge business needs with user needs. Often described as a "pragmatic optimist", she wants to re-invent the future and launch groundbreaking services. About the company: Doozy...2021-04-2823 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastRemote Work: What to consider when building a remote company with Michael GutmanIn this episode, we're talking to Michael Gutman, a seasoned remote work consultant and educator. We're covering the basics of building a remote company, things to consider if you're transitioning from a traditional office, and what factors (such as leadership, culture, and more) affect the success of remote working. About the speaker: Michael Gutman is a remote work consultant & educator, as well as a marketing & business strategist. He is focused on creating a better, more sustainable world. Take a look at Michael's LinkedIn course Remote Work Foundations2021-03-0342 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastBuilding a startup in 2020 - The founding story of Gable with Liza Mash LevinIn this episode, we're talking to Liza Mash Levin, CEO and co-founder of Gable. Liza shares what it was like to build a company during 2020 in midst of a global pandemic. She also reflects on her experience as a female founder with a background in tech. About the speaker: Liza Mash Levin is the CEO and co-founder of Gable. During her career, Liza worked in Microsoft and Israeli Intelligence Corps, where she held PM roles. About the company: Gable is a platform that transforms residential homes and commercial spaces into distributed workspaces and helps professionals...2020-12-3027 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastDeep dive into hiring tech talent globally with Ilya BrotzkyWe had a great time chatting to Ilya, CEO & founder of VanHack, about the current trends in the tech industry, what 2021 brought when it comes to hiring and how VanHack fits into the puzzle. Tune in and enjoy! About the speaker: Featured in Fast Company, Forbes, and Time, Ilya Brotzky is the CEO and Co-Founder of VanHack, one of Canada’s leading HR Tech startups. Ilya leads a team of over 30 employees from 11 countries with the mission of creating a borderless world for tech talent through jobs. Check out VanHack's free ATS: http://www.va...2020-12-1714 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastReimagining virtual meetings in 2020 with Ido LaviIn this episode, we are talking to Ido Lavi, co-founder and CEO of VirtualOffice about what changes 2020 brought when it comes to meetings and generally business. Ido shares the founding story of VirtualOffice and the way they think it will support the new normal of doing business virtually. About the speaker: Ido Lavi is the Co-Founder and CEO of VirtualOffice. Over the years, Ido founded several companies and startups in the travel and micro mobility industries, and served as a company commander in the Israeli Army. Ido holds a Computer Science B.Sc. from the IDC...2020-12-0711 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastHow to Approach Legal & Compliance Challenges as a Small Business with Jamie HurewitzI this episode, we're talking to Jamie Hurewitz, a technology attorney with 15+ years of experience advising tech startups and mature organizations. Jamie walks us through challenges and things to consider when it comes to legal and compliance matters at each stage of a business, from an early startup to a mature company. About the speaker: Jamie Hurewitz is a passionate technology attorney with over 15 years of experience advising tech start-ups and mature organizations on software licensing, intellectual property, employment, corporate, and compliance related matters. As VP of Legal at GitLab, she guided the company through its hyper-growth...2020-11-1900 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastTransactional nature of remote work & how to avoid it with Erin BlaskieIn this episode, we are talking to Erin Blaskie, Director of Marketing at Fellow.app. Erin has an interesting background and she shared the overall sentiment we're feeling that sometimes remote work feels very transactional. Erin shares her views and gives advice on the best practices to leverage the remote space to nurture team collaboration and truly human connection. About the speaker: Erin Blaskie first got into computers when her dad handed her a Commodore 64. She was six years old. In the fifteen years since starting her first online business, Erin has helped numerous businesses come...2020-11-0600 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastBuilding Virtual Teams Across Cultures with Theresa Sigillito HollemaIn this episode, we talk to Theresa Sigillito Hollema who is a cultural consultant, facilitator, and author of the book Virtual Teams Across Cultures. Theresa shares her vast experience in helping teams of all sizes develop an intentional diverse culture and embrace diversity turning it to an advantage. About the speaker: Theresa Sigillito Hollema has worked in and with global teams for over 25 years. As a cultural consultant and team facilitator, she’s helped hundreds of leaders around the world learn how to excel when working with virtual, culturally diverse teams.  She now le...2020-10-2900 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastDigital Marketing Tips for Small Businesses with Giulia Cian SerenIn this episode, Giulia Cian Seren, a digital marketing consultant and founder of Juicy Pickles, is sharing tips and tricks for small business owners to kick off their marketing. She's debunking the common myths around what needs to be done to increase awareness and sharing practical tips that you can do that will have a fast and positive ROI. About the speaker: Giulia Cian Seren is a digital marketing expert and former restaurant owner who’s passionate about helping small businesses grow their revenue without hiring extra people. She's originally Italian, has lived and worked in 6 countries, an...2020-10-2200 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastRemote Work Inside and Out with Gonçalo HallIn this episode, we're talking to one of the biggest remote work advocates, Gonçalo Hall. He shares his vast experience and insights into different regions and how the remote work is shaping the future of work. About the speaker: Gonçalo Hall is a remote work consultant and evangelist who launched projects like the Remote Work Movement, Future of Work Conferences, Remote Portugal and Remote Europe in order to help the movement grow and spread. He is also the host of the Remote Movement Podcast where he interviews people making a ruckus in th...2020-10-1600 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastMarketing an audio-first product for the future of work with Hunter MoonshotIn this episode, Hunter Moonshot is sharing his experience of building Yac, an audio-first app to talk to your team. Being both a founder and CMO, he has a lot of thoughts on building and marketing a product. Listen and learn about the journey of the Yac team. About the speaker: Founder & CMO at Yac, building the future of work through audio and voice. About the company: Yac is a voice messaging app for remote teams2020-10-0800 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastGig Economy in the Age of "New Normal" with Tijana MomirovIn this episode, we talk to Tijana Momirov, founder of StartupSetup, about how startups can leverage the gig economy to reach efficiency and get work done. We discuss the challenges of early-stage startups, the ways in which they can overcome them to succeed, and if the future of work is going to be remote. About the speaker: Tijana Momirov is a software engineer, product manager, and founder of StartupSetup where she helps founders start their startups, all in a remote, agile. and lean way by leveraging the gig economy. She’s been a full-time no...2020-10-0119 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastBuilding the Work Environment Around Your Lifestyle with Mat RodgerIn this episode, Mat Rodger, Head of Operations at Konf, shares his perspective on working remotely. Work is no longer "a place you go" but "a thing you do". The work and life become interconnected as we enter the new way of working. About the speaker: Mat Rodger is Head of Operations at Konf, a brand new virtual events platform focusing on human connection and eradicating the environmental damage caused by real-world conferences. Konf is a fully distributed team spread across five countries and will be hosting Oslo Innovation Week 2020 in September. Prior to Konf, Mat has...2020-09-2416 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastEmotional Intelligence Practices for Remote Teams with Rowena Hennigan & Sandra ThompsonIn this episode, we're spicing it up with two guest speakers! Rowena Hennigan and Sandra Thompson are taking us through the foundations of emotional intelligence for remote teams. Tune in to learn what you and your team can do to introduce EI practices and elevate your remote collaboration. Useful resources: Emotional Intelligence & Remote Work Webinar Emotional Intelligence Has 12 Elements. Which Do You Need to Work On?, Harvard Business Review Consider why you journal (or thinking of the reasons why you might start), New York Times About the speakers: Rowena Hennigan - Rowena...2020-09-1715 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastBuilding a Future for The Remotekind with Darren BucknerIn this episode, Anja talks to Darren Bucker, co-founder and CEO of Workfrom. Darren shares his perspective on why building a resilient and caring team is essential for the overall wellbeing. We reflect on the recent changes in the way we do work due to COVID-19. About the speaker: Darren Buckner is the co-founder and CEO of Workfrom, a community-based platform built to help remote workers and traveling professionals find work-friendly spaces around the world. About the company: Workfrom is a platform connecting mobile workers and spaces to work. We’re capturing the world’s work...2020-09-0418 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastBuilding a Remote Team and a Product Simultaneously with David TabachnikovIn this episode, Anja talks to David, CEO of ScholarshipOwl. David shares his vast experience in building startups and teams across multiple countries. Being a nomad since 2016, David understands you don't need a physical space to get your best work done. What how does one manage building a team while building the product at the same time? About the speaker: David Tabachnikov is the CEO of ScholarshipOwl, where he is fighting student debt by redefining the way American students pay for their education. He and his team have recently launched the Future Minds Fund, which allows direct...2020-08-2718 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastHow to Ensure Good Employee Experience in Your Company with Marialena SavvopoulouIn this episode, Anja talks to Marialena Savvopoulou, Compensation and Benefits Specialist at Beat. Marialena shares her perspective on challenges with designing a good employee experience in different teams- remote, hybrid, and in-office. When should onboarding start, what to do before the new hire joins and how to manage people that are working from different locations. About the speaker: Marialena Savvopoulou is the Compensation & Benefits Specialist for Beat. She chose an HR career as she is deeply passionate about facilitating people. In Beat, that's ranging from traditional to fully remote teams, across two regions and 8+ countries!2020-08-2014 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastHow to Build Remote Company Culture & Communicate Efficiently with Magda SowierszenkoIn this episode, Magda Sowierszenko, Head of Communications at Remote-how, takes the stage to talk about what it takes to be a good remote manager, how to communicate efficiently, and what constitutes a solid company culture. About the speaker: Magda Sowierszenko is currently the Head of Communications at Remote-how. She is communications specialist and master of project management. Among other things, Magda is responsible for the Distributed Management Certification program at Remote-how. About the company: Remote-how is a platform powered by and for the community of leaders of distributed and remote teams. ...2020-08-1313 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastBuilding & Managing a Remote Company: Interview with Sondre Rasch from SafetyWingIn this episode, Anja talks to Sondre Rasch, co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing. Sondre shares his experience of remote work, past entrepreneurship endeavors, and building SafetyWing as a remote-first company. During the conversation, Sondre and Anja touch on different topics such as managing a team of digital nomads, when remote working is a good option and what the future of work holds. Get health insurance directly on Deel! From now on, you can get Remote Health insurance, powered by SafetyWing and get insured worldwide, including your home country. Deel users get 15% on the plan. For more information...2020-08-0616 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastHow to Build a Value-Driven Remote Company with Hannes KleistIn this episode, Ilana talks with Hannes Kleist about what it means to build a successful value-driven company while being remote-first. They discuss challenges, strategies, and activities that can be implemented to tighten team culture. Find out what Steve Jobs and The Queen of England have to do with it :) About the speaker: Hannes Kleist is the founder of remote app agency Stanwood that consists of a team of 40 developers, located in 14 countries. Hannes is a speaker on the future of work, building, and publishing apps. About the company: Stanwood is...2020-07-3010 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastNavigating the "New Normal" & Managing People Globally with Adam ColemanIn this episode, Anja talks to Adam Coleman who shares his views on different team setups and reflects on the HR practices that are the most effective in a remote setting. He shares what he thinks about the new normal after COVID19 breakout and his idea of what the future of work can hold. About the speaker: Adam Coleman is the CEO and founder of HRLocker. He founded and started the Company as an HR Consultancy after leaving O2 UK and now as their Software revenues have exceeded the HR Consulting revenues HRLocker has now taken over...2020-07-2324 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastState of Remote Work in Africa with Nicolas GoldsteinIn this episode, Anja welcomes Nicolas Goldstein, Co-founder and Chief of Strategy and Innovation Officer at Talenteum. Nicolas shares his experience of growing his business by successfully completing the proof of concept in Mauricius. He gives insights into the remote workforce in Africa and how Talenteum enables talented individuals to pursue work opportunities with foreign companies in Europe and  North America. About the speaker: Nicolas Goldstein is an expert in Digital & Outsourcing with 15 years of experience working in Europe and Africa. He founded the Mauritius Startup Incubator and launched the Job Matching Platform- Talenteum in 2016.2020-07-1607 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastDesigning company culture for a remote organization with Nadia Harris-KosiorIn this episode, Ilana talks to Nadia Harris-Kosior, founder of Remote Work Advocate. They discuss common challenges of the human resources department within remote companies and strategies of designing a good company culture. About the speaker: During Nadia's professional career, she has worked with a wide range of international companies - both startups and structured corporations. Her area of expertise includes but is not limited to creating HR business processes and talent strategies in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Thanks to working remotely, Nadia ensures flexibility no matter the location and time barrier. Within...2020-07-1013 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastRemote Work: The Past, The Present & The Future with Laurel FarrerIn this episode, Anja talks to Laurel Farrer, CEO of Distribute Consulting, and a true remote work advocate. Laurel reflects about the time 13 years ago when she had to "hide" that she doesn't have an office and highlights the differences between "then" and "now". She also discusses why building a good team culture is the foundation of a successful company and why the emerging Head of Remote position is necessary for the future of remote work. During the conversation, Anja and Laurel talk about how formal education is shaping to be inclusive and why remote work has major socioeconomic...2020-06-2520 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastBuilding a Digital Leadership Program for a Remote Team with Manuel PistnerIn this episode, Ilana hosts Manuel Pistner, CEO of Bright Solutions & founder of the Flash Hub Service. Manuel built his remote team across time zones and created a digital leadership style that fits the team's needs. He talks about why availability doesn't limit productivity and how to connect and coach your remote team to set them up for success.2020-06-1112 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastThe Future of Work & Deel's Part in It with Alex BouazizWelcome to another episode of All Remote podcast! This time, Anja sits down with Deel's co-founder and CEO, Alex Bouaziz. They talk about how Deel started, the initial idea behind it, some memorable moments in the past year and a half. Alex also shares his vision about the future of work and how Deel can help shape that. He is challenging the idea of employment as is and gives an insight about how it may look. About the speaker: Alex Bouaziz is the co-founder and CEO of Deel. He has a background in engineering but entrepreneurship runs...2020-05-2812 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastRemote Hiring: Find, Onboard & Structure Technical Talent with Gilad BornsteinIn this episode, Ilana talks to Gilad Bornstein, CEO & Co-founder of Flatworld.co. Gilad shares his vast experience of working with technical talent and a team of 3,000 contractors in 100+ countries. Gilad talks about what he calls "remote work insights", how to find the right remote talent for a specific company, and how to manage them. He also talks about common challenges of remote work such as communication, cultural differences, and work-life balance. About the speaker: As a Remote-Work expert and an Engineering Executive for 20+ years, Gilad Bornstein is set on a mission...2020-05-1418 minAll Remote PodcastAll Remote PodcastRemote Readiness & Management Challenges with Angelina EbelingWelcome to the first episode of All Remote Podcast! We're beyond excited to welcome our first guest, Angelina Ebeling, founder and CEO of Acework. In this conversation, Angelina talks about what it takes for a company and an individual to be "remote-ready", how she managed to build a strong remote-fist team and overcome the managerial challenges of fostering connections within the team. About the speaker: Angelina Ebeling is an expert and keynote speaker on distributed teams, remote & flexible work and remote hiring. She's driven to improve the attraction and acquisition of location-independent talent. 2020-04-2927 min