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The Talent PiecesBeyond the Buzz: How Startups Should Actually Be Using AI | Walter Ward III | Puzzle Session #14In this dynamic session of The Talent Pieces, host Carlos A. Delcid welcomes Walter Ward III, CEO of Tiicker, to explore the intersection of AI, leadership, and human talent. Walter shares the origin and mission behind Tiicker—bringing perks and visibility to retail investors—and how the platform is revolutionizing shareholder engagement.But the heart of the episode is a candid, insightful conversation on AI’s real-world impact in startups: how it enhances great teams rather than replaces them, and why judgment, creativity, and experience still matter. Walter introduces his personal AI tools (like “Coach”) and breaks down his philosophy...
2025-07-2829 min
The Talent PiecesTalent, Timing & Tenacity. Startup Success at Venture Atlanta | Allyson Eman and Michael MalakhovIn this session of The Talent Pieces Podcast, Carlos Delcid sits down with Robert Daniel, a fintech catalyst at ATDC, to explore Atlanta’s booming fintech ecosystem and its role as a major global payments hub. Robert shares insights on how Atlanta became a leader in financial technology, the key players shaping the industry, and how initiatives like ATDC and fintech accelerators are nurturing the next wave of innovation.They also dive into the importance of mentorship, fostering a strong startup culture, and how entrepreneurs can position themselves for success in the fintech space. Robert highlights the increasing role of AI in fi...
2025-07-1428 min
The Talent PiecesHow Techstars is Helping Founders Build Resilient Businesses | Anastasia Simon | Puzzle Session #12In this episode of The Talent Pieces Podcast, host Carlos DelCid welcomes Anastasia Simon, Managing Director at Techstars, to discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, and the startup ecosystem. Anastasia shares her unconventional career journey, from fashion and publishing to working with startups in tech and venture capital. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, hustle, and leveraging side hustles to navigate career transitions.The conversation dives into Techstars’ global impact, their accelerator programs, and their commitment to supporting founders beyond just funding. Anastasia explains her work with Techstars Water Tech in Alabama, focusing on sustainability and infrastructure challenges. She highlights the significance of...
2025-03-2438 min
The Talent PiecesBeyond Sales: How to Build a Business on Trust & Relationships | Juli St George | Puzzle Session #11Building Strong Relationships & Business Success with Juli St George this engaging session of The Talent Pieces podcast, host Carlos Delcid sits down with Juli St George, founder of The Perfect Property Real Estate Team, to explore the power of relationships, trust, and customer experience in business. Juli shares her fascinating journey from living across the world in France, India, and Japan to building a thriving real estate business in Atlanta.The conversation highlights how long-term relationships—not just transactions—drive success in real estate and beyond. Juli emphasizes education, trust, and delighting customers as key business principles, expl...
2025-03-1030 min
The Talent PiecesIs Atlanta the Fintech Capital of the World? | Robert Daniel | Puzzle Session #10In this session of The Talent Pieces Podcast, Carlos Delcid sits down with Robert Daniel, a fintech catalyst at ATDC, to explore Atlanta’s booming fintech ecosystem and its role as a major global payments hub. Robert shares insights on how Atlanta became a leader in financial technology, the key players shaping the industry, and how initiatives like ATDC and fintech accelerators are nurturing the next wave of innovation.They also dive into the importance of mentorship, fostering a strong startup culture, and how entrepreneurs can position themselves for success in the fintech space. Robert highlights the increasing...
2025-02-2425 min
The Talent PiecesHow to Secure the Right Funding for Your Startup | Charles Robinson - 1888 Ventures | Session #6In this session of The Talent Pieces Podcast, host Carlos Delcid sits down with Charles Robinson, founder of 1888 Ventures, to discuss the reality of raising capital as an entrepreneur.
They dive deep into when and why a startup should raise funding, the common misconceptions about venture capital, and how entrepreneurs can determine if fundraising is the right move for their business. Charles shares his 3Ts framework—Timing, Talent, and TAM (Total Addressable Market)—for evaluating a business’s investment potential and offers insights on how founders should build relationships with investors before they need them.
The co...
2025-02-0329 min
The Talent PiecesHypepotamus Editor-in-Chief, Maija Ehlinger | Telling Stories that Build Ecosystems | Podcast #9In this session of The Talent Pieces Podcast, Carlos Delcid is joined by Maija Ehlinger, Editor-in-Chief of Hypepotamus, to discuss her journey from Los Angeles to Atlanta and her role in amplifying the Southeast’s startup ecosystem.
Maija shares her passion for storytelling, cultivated through her early entrepreneurial ventures in journalism, and reflects on how Atlanta’s unique culture of collaboration and support helped shape her career. Maija provides insights into navigating the startup community during the challenges of the pandemic, her strategies for uncovering impactful stories, and the importance of clear messaging for startups to effectively comm...
2024-12-1626 min
The Talent PiecesPramod Sajja President Farm To Plate | Building Resilient Businesses | Puzzle Session #8In this session, Carlos Delcid hosts Pramod Sajja, President and CEO of Paramount Software Solutions, and a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year award. Pramod shares his inspiring 26-year journey as an immigrant entrepreneur in the U.S., starting with a vision to realize the American Dream. He discusses how Paramount Software Solutions has thrived through challenges like the dot-com bubble, the 2008 financial crisis, and COVID-19, thanks to a strategy of reinvention every four years and a strong customer-centric culture.
Pramod emphasizes the importance of building contingency plans, fostering client relationships during tough times, and...
2024-12-0238 min
The Talent PiecesBuilding Success Through Resilience, Culture & Community | Deron Quon - CEO Hoopla | Session #7In this episode, host Carlos Delcid welcomes Deron Quon, a 4x founder and entrepreneur, to discuss his journey in building businesses, the importance of culture, and his latest venture, Hoopla. Deron shares his early entrepreneurial experiences, including his first company, Menus.com, and how a pivot led to the success of Datassential.
They discuss the challenges and lessons learned from running multiple companies, emphasizing the significance of strong partnerships and a clear organizational culture. Deron also introduces his community-focused initiatives, like Breakfast of Champions and his role with YPO, and stresses the value of authentic connections in both business...
2024-11-1126 min
The Talent PiecesScaling Teams with Culture & DEI | Marcia Torres - CEO Imagen Talent Solutions | Puzzle Session #5In this session of The Talent Pieces podcast, Carlos Delcid hosts Marcia Torres, founder and CEO of Imagen Talent Solutions, for a discussion about effective talent acquisition and company culture. Marcia shares her journey from a brewing manager at Anheuser-Busch to becoming a talent acquisition expert.
She emphasizes the importance of understanding business operations to recruit effectively and discusses the significance of employer branding and candidate experience.
Marcia also explains how companies can optimize their internal talent acquisition processes to become valued business partners rather than just filling roles. She highlights the value of international talent beyond cost savings...
2024-10-2223 min
The Talent PiecesVenture Atlanta's Impact | Allyson Eman - Venture Atlanta CEO | Puzzle Session #4
In this session of The Talent Pieces, Carlos Delcid sits down with Allyson Eman, CEO of Venture Atlanta, to discuss how the conference has grown into the largest venture capital event in the Southeast over its 17-year history. Allyson shares insights on how Venture Atlanta started to address the lack of capital for startups in the region and has since expanded to support companies across 15 states.
The session highlights the importance of finding the right venture capital partners and emphasizes that the conference is more than just about raising capital—it’s about building connections, partnerships, and a supportive ecos...
2024-10-0234 min
The Talent PiecesDr. Noze Best's Jeff Jhonson | The Netflix Approach to Hiring | Puzzle Sessions #3In this engaging session of The Talent Pieces, host Carlos Delcid sits down with Jeff Johnson, COO of Dr. Noze Best, to discuss his career journey and the crucial role of talent in scaling businesses.
Jeff shares lessons from his experience in startups and Fortune 500 companies, introducing the "Netflix Approach to Hiring," which emphasizes preserving company culture while growing and ensuring A-players are in every role. The conversation covers how hiring for culture fit is key from day one, not just when a company reaches maturity.
Jeff also touches on the benefits of integrating nearshore...
2024-09-2321 min
The Talent PiecesScaling Companies with Strong Cultures | Aly Merritt - Atlanta Tech Village | Puzzle Session #2:In this session of "Putting the Talent Pieces Together," Carlos chats with Aly, Managing Director of Atlanta Tech Village. Aly shares her journey from journalism to leading one of the biggest startup hubs in the U.S. They discuss how having the right company culture is key to successfully scaling teams, even when working with nearshore talent. By fostering a strong, unified culture, startups can overcome challenges and build cohesive teams, no matter where they are located.
2024-09-0927 min
The Talent PiecesBuilding a Nearshore Team | AJ Briley - CEO ProLine | Puzzle Session #1In the first session of "Putting the Talent Pieces Together," Carlos Delcid talks with AJ, co-founder of ProLine, shares how ProLine was born to solve CRM gaps in the roofing industry, and how automation doubled their close rate. They discuss the importance of the right talent and how his nearshore team seamlessly integrated into ProLine, helping them scale. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.
2024-09-0423 min
2023-05-0306 min
Tu MUNDO HoyNoticias 11 de agosto- Modelo arrestada en Hawái acusada de asesinar a su novio a puñaladas.- Precios de la gasolina caen justo por debajo de $4 por primera vez en 5 meses.- Hombre parecido a Bradley Cooper es buscado por robar un Home Depot en Georgia.- Arrestan a Carlos Delcid tras fatal tiroteo de un policía en Los Ángeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-08-1103 min