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What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.True Talent PartnershipThis week on What the FTE? we challenge the myths around hiring and talent functions with Joseph Withers, co‑founder of HighlightTA. We dig into the biggest misbeliefs startups carry into hiring, why “project” work is often a symptom of underload, how to recognise when to scale your talent capacity up or down, and what partnership really looks like in modern TA. If you want a more flexible, resilient, and business‑aligned approach to hiring, this episode is for you.Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get the ful...
2026-02-2435 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Flexible Pay FutureThis week on What the FTE? we rethink one of the most overlooked levers in talent strategy, how we pay people. Traditional pay cycles were built for bookkeepers, not workers. Sean Paulseth, Head of Revenue, Canada at ZayZoon, is here to show why pay timing matters as much as pay level. We dig into how on‑demand pay reduces financial stress, boosts retention and becomes a strategic advantage in frontline and hourly workforces. Sean shares how pay innovation works in practice, the guardrails that protect workers and why leaders need to ask payroll teams a ne...
2026-02-0923 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Rethinking Titles and TalentThis week on What the FTE? Melissa Marcelissen talks with Alison Kaizer, Partner, Talent at Golden Ventures and one of today’s most incisive thinkers on early stage hiring. If you want to make better decisions about who to hire and how to lead in fast‑moving environments this episode is for you.Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get the full playbook on this topic: www.certn.co/blog👉 Join thousands of HR leaders receiving our weekly HR insights: www.certn.co/podcast
2026-01-2624 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.The Risk Inside HiringThis week on What the FTE?, Andy speaks with a cybersecurity founder about how AI and remote hiring have changed where risk shows up inside companies. What starts as a conversation about modern tools quickly reveals how resumes, PDFs, and automated applications can open the door to serious security threats.They discuss why rushed hiring creates blind spots, how insider risks actually emerge, and why patterns and gut instinct still matter. The episode also explores hiring people who think like owners and building trust in small, fast-moving teams.If you’re building in an AI-driven wo...
2026-01-1227 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.The 1% Energy EdgeThis week on What the FTE?, Andy talks with wellness strategist and energy coach Rich Ellis, whose approach to executive performance starts with the body. Rich shares how leaders can reverse burnout through “1% changes” that compound—simple shifts in sleep, nutrition, and recovery that rebuild sustainable energy. They explore how to measure your energy daily, why morning light and rest cycles matter more than hustle, and what it really takes to lead without draining your reserves. If leadership is a transfer of energy, this episode shows you how to protect yours.
2025-12-2937 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Kill the CVThis week on What the FTE?, we go to war with the CV. Former Australian Army Captain turned HR disruptor, Josh Hill, joins us to dismantle outdated hiring systems and explain what “discovery-led hiring” actually looks like. From military simulations to startup chaos, Josh shares how to slow down the process, ask better questions, and get radically clear on fit — before you ever post a job. If you’ve ever rushed to fill a seat and regretted it, this one’s for you.Enjoyed...
2025-12-1544 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.The Leaky Talent TestThis week on What the FTE?, Rolando Lopez drops a bold new metric: Talent Replenishment Ratio — the hidden signal most leaders aren’t tracking.He also breaks down why recruiters need to think like business people, how buzzwords are holding HR back, and what happens when you integrate TA, HRBP, and Rewards into one strategic function.Whether you’re trying to scale sustainably, keep your top talent, or make HR feel less like HR, Rolando’s integrative, pragmatic lens will leave you thinking differently about what modern people leadership really requires.
2025-12-0131 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Reinventing VerificationThis week on What the FTE?, we hear from Chris Milligan, founder and CEO of Konfir (the UK tech company collapsing hiring timelines from weeks to seconds). Chris shares how open banking, GDPR, and machine learning have created a faster, more trusted way to verify employment data. They unpack the power of consent-based systems, the future of verification, and what it takes to scale lean in uncertain times. For HR leaders, it’s a sharp look at how data infrastructure is quietly reshaping hiring, onboarding, and trust itself....
2025-11-1723 min
From A People PerspectiveWhy Curiosity Beats Control In Modern Leadership with Melissa Marcelissen, COPO at CertnIn this episode of 'From A People Perspective', Martin Hauck interviews Melissa Marcelissen, Chief Operating People Officer at Certn. They discuss the importance of curiosity in HR, navigating professional traps, and the evolution of HR roles in the context of operations and people management. Melissa shares her journey to leadership, the significance of inclusive leadership, and the challenges of balancing operational responsibilities with people management. They also explore the impact of AI on the future of work and the necessity of letting go of control as a leader to empower teams. The conversation concludes with Melissa's advice on leaning...
2025-11-1056 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Rewiring Team Performance With Physics | Wei HoungThis week on What the FTE?, we’re joined by Wei Houng, co-founder of HumanOp Technologies.HumanOp decodes how people are wired using physics - not behaviour.Wei’s worked with VCs, Fortune 500s and Olympic athletes to help leaders stop managing personalities and start engineering flow.We unpack what this means for hiring, burnout, job design and team dynamics - and whether rewiring is actually possible.If you’re still building teams around résumés or gut feel, this one’s a reset.Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get...
2025-11-0350 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Making Comp Make SenseThis week on What the FTE?, Maya Bellay sits down with Katy Hoszka, Global Total Rewards Leader at Certn, to talk about the real power behind pay. From building salary bands from scratch to navigating the messy truth of transparency, Katy shares how fairness, trust, and storytelling intersect inside a modern reward strategy. They unpack why equity—not equality—drives performance, how to win executive buy-in, and what it really takes to build systems employees believe in. If you think rewards are just HR’s domain, this episode will change your mind.
2025-10-2036 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.The Battle for FocusSteven Puri walked away from Hollywood blockbusters and studio power to chase a different story: what really drives human focus. After decades leading film sets and startups, he’s now on a mission to help remote teams cut through distraction and find flow.In this episode, Steven shares what Die Hard taught him about bad leadership, why most “remote work problems” are really hiring problems, and how trillion-dollar companies are fighting to steal your attention. We dive into the science of flow states, the tools he’s built to protect focus, and what leaders can do to cr...
2025-10-0646 min
Beyond Titles with Kendra JohnsonTrust Without Borders Ft Andrew McLeodAndrew McLeod, CEO of Certn, shares how his global experiences shaped the creation of a platform for identity verification. He explains how remote work and rising fraud risks made trust more important than ever.Andrew highlights the role of transparency, open communication, and even humor in leading teams worldwide. He closes with advice on staying authentic and trusting your instincts.(00:01) - Meet Andrew McLeod
(00:54) - Family and Travel Life
(04:13) - Spark Behind Certain
(09:29) - Global Verification & Fraud Risks
(13:05) - Remote Work Challenges
(21:17) - Building Trust in Teams
(23:11) - Radical Transparency
(24:51) - Humor in Leadership
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2025-10-0236 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Systems Eat Culture for LunchThis week on What the FTE?, we’re joined by Aubrey Blanche, global inclusion strategist and founder of The Mathpath, to tackle one of HR’s most stubborn challenges: how to actually operationalise your values.Aubrey breaks down a practical 3-part framework that turns your values from vague poster copy into real decision-making tools for hiring, reviews, and culture. She shares what most companies get wrong, what it means to “design for equity,” and how to balance fairness with performance in high-growth environments.This episode is a must-listen for HR leaders ready to stop talking about cu...
2025-09-2239 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Radically Rethinking Top TalentWhat if you’ve been asking the wrong questions about hiring all along?In this episode of What the FTE?, Andy’s Andrew McLeod sits down with Dan Eberhard, CEO and founder of KOHO, one of Canada’s fastest-growing fintech, to unpack a radically different approach to talent strategy.This is a raw and practical conversation for HR leaders who are tired of fluff and ready to build talent systems that actually work. If you care about performance, retention, and building organisations where your best people want to stay, this one’s...
2025-09-0826 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Culture Under PressureWhen things get messy, culture’s usually the first thing to go. But Stacy Parkinson has led teams through chaos, and still walked away with top culture awards.In this episode, Maya Bellay interviews Stacy about the complexities of maintaining organizational culture during times of significant change.Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get the full deep dive on this topic: www.certn.co/blog👉 Subscribe for weekly HR strategy updates: www.certn.co/podcast
2025-08-2532 min
What Are You Working Towards?#158 Becoming the Shopify of Trust w/ Andrew McLeod, Co-Founder & CEO of CertnTired of slow, outdated background checks? Andrew McLeod, Co-Founder & CEO of Certn, is on a mission to reimagine trust in hiring, identity verification, and global mobility. Under his leadership, Certn has grown into one of Canada’s fastest-scaling tech companies — backed by Deloitte’s Fast 50, LinkedIn Top Startups, and KPMG’s Canadian Tech Innovator awards.Andrew shares how Certn is transforming a broken system, why speed and candidate experience matter more than cost, and his vision of building the “Shopify of Trust” to make background checks fast, seamless, and reusable worldwide.📌 Topics Covered:• Why the hiring process is broken — and how Certn is fi...
2025-08-1816 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.The Real Talent MagnetAt most companies, EVP (Employee Value Proposition) is just a slide deck. At Go Auto, it’s a lived experience.Brent Lazanik, VP of Talent Acquisition, shares how they’ve built real loyalty - not with perks, but with purpose, growth, and follow-through.If your EVP looks good on paper but falls flat in real life, this one’s for you.Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get the full deep dive on this topic: www.certn.co/blog👉 Subscribe for weekly HR strategy updates: www.certn.co/pod
2025-08-1125 min
The Hard Part with Evan McCannAndrew McLeod from CertnAndrew McLeod is the Co-Founder and CEO of Certn.Certn isn’t a background check provider with a tech department; it’s a tech-first leader innovating every part of the background screening process. Certn is changing background screening globally by offering the easiest-to-use platform, checks in 200+ countries and territories, free 24/7 customer support, and fast and compliant results. Trusted by 10,000+ clients, Certn helps businesses manage risk, stay compliant, and hire faster—all while delivering candidate experiences that help them stand out.Chapters(00:00) Pod Intro...
2025-07-3040 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.The Truth About Exec HiringWhat happens when you get executive hiring wrong? In this episode, executive search leader Marianne Bulger joins Melissa Marsellison to unpack the unseen forces that shape high-stakes recruitment. From CEO blind spots to broken team dynamics, this is a candid look at what really derails the hiring process - and how to fix it. Expect sharp insights on trust, alignment, candidate experience and why transformational hires demand more than a slick CV.Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get the full deep dive on this topic www.certn.co/podcast
2025-07-2835 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Discipline Over MotivationIn this episode of What the FTE, Certn's CTO Saba El-Hilo discusses the importance of discipline in leadership, the evolving role of AI in the workplace, and the critical need for effective communication in tech teams. She emphasizes that delivering higher value faster is essential, and that leaders must focus on critical thinking and team dynamics to drive success. Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get the full deep dive on this topic: www.certn.co/blog👉 Subscribe for weekly HR strategy updates: www.certn.co/podcast
2025-07-1418 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Life by DesignThis week’s guest, Anitta Krishan, shares how burnout in the tech trenches led her to breathwork, Bali, and a whole new philosophy of leadership that’s gaining serious traction: embodied leadership. Anitta is the Chief Culture Officer at Hoogly AI and former VP, Global Head of People & Strategy at TikTok.Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get the full deep dive on this topic: www.certn.co/blog👉 Subscribe for weekly HR strategy updates: www.certn.co/podcast
2025-06-3035 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.How Deel Built a World-Class Culture with Zero Office SpaceOn the latest “𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘛𝘌?” podcast, our Head of People & Culture Melissa Marcelissen sits down with Alice Burks (Director, People Success @ Deel) to crack the code on remote-first hypergrowth.Deel proves you can achieve hypergrowth without a single office. This deep-dive breaks down actionable lessons that every remote-first HR team can put to work today.Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get the full deep dive on this topic: www.certn.co/blog👉 Subscribe for weekly HR strategy updates: www.certn.co/podcast
2025-06-1644 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.HR's Role in Preventing Insider ThreatsStill think cybersecurity isn’t an HR problem?Think again. Discover how insider threats start with hiring. Learn why HR is key to cybersecurity and how smarter screening can prevent credential leaks and internal fraud.Enjoyed the episode?Get the full deep dive on this topic: www.certn.co/blogSubscribe for weekly HR strategy updates: www.certn.co/podcast
2025-06-0226 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.The Smart HR StackMartin Hauck joins What the FTE? to cut through the chaos of HR tech in 2025. Martin shares his litmus test for real ROI, why tool curiosity beats trend-chasing, and what every HR leader should be asking before they buy.Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get the full deep dive on this topic: www.certn.co/blog👉 Subscribe for weekly HR strategy updates: www.certn.co/podcast
2025-05-2034 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.How to Deepfake-Proof Your Hiring ProcessOn this episode, Certn’s Donal Greene and Doug Beavis dive into the rise of deepfakes, synthetic candidates, and the AI-fueled fraud risks reshaping hiring.From a real CEO impersonation attempt to tips for deepfake-proofing your TA process, this one’s unmissable.
2025-05-0632 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Can AI Fix Broken Interviews?Certn CEO Andrew McLeod sat down with Zack Cormier, a senior sales and strategy leader at VidCruiter, a company specializing in structured video interviewing and recruitment automation software to talk about hiring. Not the buzzy, AI-driven, “future-of-work” kind. I mean the actual, messy, inconsistent interview process that most teams are still running behind the scenes, where managers go rogue, bias creeps in, and interview “best practices” are more of a rumour than a reality.Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get the full deep dive on this topic: www.certn.co/blog👉 Subscribe for weekly HR strategy...
2025-04-2226 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.The New Rules of Workforce PlanningThe HR landscape is evolving, and fast. As AI moves from concept to practical application (albeit more slowly than some people predicted), HR leaders are stepping into a new kind of responsibility: leading both people and intelligent systems. Krista Skalde, a seasoned global talent executive, captures it well: “The future is now.”In a world of job design disruption, hybrid workforces, and machine-human teaming, here’s what HR leaders need to know, and do, to stay ahead.Enjoyed the episode?👉 Get the full deep dive on t...
2025-04-1029 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.The Hidden Power of First-Level Managers82% of first-time managers receive no training, yet they have more impact on retention and engagement than executives. In this episode, Melissa Marcelissen breaks down why leadership training needs to start at the first level, why DEI without real culture change fails, and how HR can fix the leadership gap.
2025-03-2536 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.The Hidden Power of First-Level Managers82% of first-time managers receive no training, yet they have more impact on retention and engagement than executives. In this episode, Melissa Marcelissen breaks down why leadership training needs to start at the first level, why DEI without real culture change fails, and how HR can fix the leadership gap.
2025-03-2436 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Scaling Smart: How to Drive High-Growth Hiring Without Sacrificing QualityHiring fast can fill roles, but hiring smart builds teams that last. In a competitive market, it’s not just about getting people through the door, it’s about bringing in the right people who will help your company grow and thrive. So how do you scale without sacrificing quality? Let’s dive in.
2025-03-1729 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.HR’s #1 Overlooked MetricFor years, the conversation has revolved around productivity, efficiency, and retention. Though, organizations that win are the ones that master connection at scale. Let’s discuss the elephant in the room: engagement.
2025-03-0937 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Steve Cadigan: Harnessing AI is HR’s Biggest Opportunity YetCertn’s CEO, Andrew McLeod, sits down with Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's first Chief HR Officer and a renowned talent advisor. While AI presents immense opportunities for efficiency and scalability, the true potential of AI lies in how we balance its power with a human-centric approach.
2025-03-0434 min
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.The Return-to-Office Debate ( ... and a CEO's RTO Fail)Certn’s CEO Andrew McLeod interviews Maya Bellay, Global People & Culture Advisor, to discuss how HR leaders can navigate this conversation. Maya brings a holistic, human-centered approach to people strategy, considering both business goals and employee well-being.In the debate between RTO mandates and flexible hybrid models, the real question for HR is: What do we want to achieve with in-person work?
2025-02-2423 min
Full-Funnel B2B Marketing ShowEpisode 152: Account-based content marketing: Certn Case Study with Ellen KarossIn the new episode of Fullfunnel Live we'll share a live, step-by-step case study on mastering account-based content marketing with insights and actionable strategies.We invited our client, Ellen Kaross, a Global Marketing & Communications Manager at Certn to share:- How to support account based marketing strategy with content- How to create account specific content and support sales reps- How to combine brand content strategy and account based contentRESOURCES: On-Demand B2B Marketing Courses: https://fullfunnel.io/b2b-marketing-courses/ Full-Funnel Insider - A Marketing...
2025-02-071h 05
What the FTE? - Tackling the tough questions about the future of work.Redefining Recruitment - How Top Companies Nail Candidate Experience: Talent Expert Corey ShawCorey Shaw believes that the best HR leaders embrace the mindset of customer experience. They see candidates as valued customers and hiring managers as talent champions.
The best recruitment programs focus on delivering a personal, caring, and authentic experience for every candidate, ensuring that they feel like their passion, expertise, and curiosity truly matter.
For more info visit www.certn.co/podcast
2025-01-3040 min
Ottawa Business JournalTechopia Live: On location at SaaS North 2024 | Episode 272The biggest tech event of the year rolled into Ottawa on Nov. 13. SaaS North, a two-day conference, attracted hundreds of tech leaders from across Canada and beyond to hear from keynote speakers such as digital marketing legend Neil Patel, Tealbook founder Stephany Lapierre, Certn founder Andrew Mcleod and many others.
The conference, which is co-produced by L-Spark, delivered a “notoriously tactical agenda” and took a deep dive into SaaS sector. Hot topics included growth strategies, mergers and acquisitions activity, company valuations and the “disruptive tsunami” of artificial intelligence.
In this episode of Techopia Live, Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran visited...
2024-12-0326 min
Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros hosted by Les RosenEpisode 3: Katie Kulp’s Career Journey in Background Screening: From Entry Level to Global Operations VPSend a textWhat’s it like to manage global operations by day and cart your kids to cheer competitions by night? This week, I sit down with Katie Kulp, a powerhouse in the screening industry with a refreshing “get-it-done” approach that extends from running operations at Certn to wrangling family life with ease. Katie shares her industry insights, leadership wisdom, and her journey from entry-level roles to leading teams worldwide. Join us as Katie, a three-time PBSA board member, opens up about finding purpose, adapting to change, and her relentless drive. It’s a conversation packed with lau...
2024-11-0422 min
Crypto HipsterHow to Bring Real World Tokenized Assets (RWAs) to the Masses, with Chris Yin @ Plume Chris Yin is CEO and Co-founder of Plume Network, the first modular EVM L2 blockchain dedicated for all real-world assets (RWAs). Previously, Chris served as a Principal at Scale Venture Partners, VP Product at RainforestQA, Director of Product at Coupa, and a founder at Xpenser. Chris has also invested as an angel investor in many projects including Retool, Hightouch, BioRender, Certn, Graphite, Alloy, District, and others.
2024-05-1838 min
Future @ WorkRevolutionizing Background Checks with Certn’s Evan DaltonBackground checks are a complicated piece of the HR puzzle before you even think about going global with it. So what if you could simplify this with the help of just one platform?Luckily, there are folks like Even Dalton, co-founder and CEO of Certn, a leading figure in the world of international background checks who are making sense of this meticulous piece of the hiring process through his company Certn. On this episode, Evan walks us through how he’s changed the game on background checks with a process that ensures security and thoroughness on a gl...
2024-05-0738 min
The Export ImpactVerified: International background checks with Certn CEO, Andrew McLeodJoe Mimran gets a behind-the-scenes look at cybersecurity, with Andrew McLeod, CEO of Certn, a global data company that specializes in background checks for some of the most talent-centric companies in the world. From encryption to working with an international team spanning four continents, this Canadian company shares their vision on how they can enhance the field of security and compliance, while remaining ethical.
To know more: https://go.edc.ca/exp-imp-pod_sp
2024-03-2026 min
TechTO Quick Takes | Canadian tech news and analysisHow to raise pre-product, the Canadian banks get ranked, more trends for 2024 and a raise we're feeling Certn about | November 21, 2023Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly of TechTO return with a brand new episode of TechTO Quick Takes. They are breaking down the latest news, trends, and analysis from the past few weeks in Canadian Tech.
Today, Alex and Alex discuss:
- How to raise pre-product, and what we can learn from the DeepSky raise
- Potential trends for 2024
- Ranking the Canadian banks on the Evident AI Index
- Did too many companies go public on the TSX during the boom?
- Will...
2023-11-2125 min
Techcouver: Audio EditionCertn Expands Global Reach with Strategic Acquisition of Europe’s TrustmaticRead the article here: https://techcouver.com/2023/11/07/certn-expands-global-acquisition-europe-trustmatic
2023-11-0700 min
Entrepreneurial Excellence Podcast3 Things You Need to Turn Opportunity Into Business: Andrew McLeod's Key Insights🎙️ Embark on an entrepreneurial journey with Andrew McLeod, the CEO of Certn, as he shares his experiences of transforming the landscape of background checks and breaking new ground in the data industry on this episode of Entrepreneurial Excellence.
Gain cutting-edge insights from a Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and the Remote Tech CEO of the Year 2021, who has been instrumental in building one of the fastest-growing tech scale-ups in North America.
From the lessons he's learned to the wisdom gained from his unique entrepreneurial voyage, this episode offers invaluable insights for budding entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts alike.
2023-10-121h 15
HR Tech Talk15 - How Technology is Fundamentally Changing the Role of HR Professionals, with Saad SiddiquiIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Saad Siddiqui about how technology is fundamentally changing the role of HR professionals.Saad Siddiqui (https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadsiddiqu) is General Partner at Telstra Ventures, a San Francisco-based VC firm that incorporates data science and quantitative analysis of non-financial data into its mix of investing criteria. He's an investor in HR Tech companies like Certn, Spekit, and Forage. Saad is a Kauffman Fellow and also previously served as an executive at Informatica and Cisco.
2023-09-1929 min
Human Capital LeadershipS47E6 - How Technology is Fundamentally Changing the Role of HR Professionals, with Saad SiddiquiIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Saad Siddiqui about how technology is fundamentally changing the role of HR professionals.
Saad Siddiqui (https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadsiddiqu) is General Partner at Telstra Ventures, a San Francisco-based VC firm that incorporates data science and quantitative analysis of non-financial data into its mix of investing criteria. He's an investor in HR Tech companies like Certn, Spekit, and Forage. Saad is a Kauffman Fellow and also previously served as an executive at Informatica and Cisco.
Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and...
2023-09-1424 min
Global Leadership ConversationsHow Technology is Fundamentally Changing the Role of HR Professionals, with Saad SiddiquiIn this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Saad Siddiqui about how technology is fundamentally changing the role of HR professionals.Saad Siddiqui (https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadsiddiqu) is General Partner at Telstra Ventures, a San Francisco-based VC firm that incorporates data science and quantitative analysis of non-financial data into its mix of investing criteria. He's an investor in HR Tech companies like Certn, Spekit, and Forage. Saad is a Kauffman Fellow and also previously served as an executive at Informatica and Cisco.
2023-09-1424 min
A Product Market Fit Show | Startup Podcast for FoundersAndrew McLeod, Founder of Certn ($100M+ Raised) | How to Find Product Market FitBefore the pandemic, there were 24 employees at Certn (Or Certonians, as they're called). After the pandemic, there were 500. That's 20x growth in just two years. That only happens for one reason... insane product-market fit.This is the story of how Certn got there. Andrew (CEO) walks us through his five-step process to find product-market fit. He used that in the early days of Certn to veto his initial idea and quickly shift to tenant verification. Through continuous PMF-ing, he uncovered employee verification as well. When COVID hit, he was in the right place, at the right time, w...
2023-06-0133 minTechcouver: Audio EditionCertn Supersizes Series B Round with EDC Funding to Fuel ExpansionRead the article here: https://techcouver.com/2023/04/20/certn-series-b-edc-funding-expansion
2023-04-2000 min
Thinking Inside the BoxHow Technology Enables a Fluid Workforce - Saad SiddiquiIn today’s episode, I chat with Saad Siddiqui, a General Partner at Telstra Ventures, a San Francisco-based VC firm that incorporates data science and quantitative analysis of non-financial data into its diverse investing criteria.Saad started his career as an investment banker at RBC Capital Markets, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and previously served as an executive at Informatica and Cisco. Today alongside his work at Telstra, Saad is also an investor in HR Tech companies like Certn, Spekit, and Forage. Which makes him a particularly interesting person to speak with about a n...
2023-01-2443 minTechcouver: Audio EditionCertn and Klue Named To The Vector AI20 List for 2023Read the article here: https://techcouver.com/2022/12/15/certn-and-klue-named-to-the-vector-ai20-list-for-2023
2022-12-1500 minTechcouver: Audio EditionAudette, Certn, MarineLabs Among Winners of Victoria Tech Community AwardsRead the article here: https://techcouver.com/2022/12/09/2022-victoria-tech-community-award-winners
2022-12-0900 min
Tech ConnectsEpisode 10: Saad Siddiqui, General Partner at Telstra VenturesOur guest today is Saad Siddiqui, who’s General Partner at Telstra Ventures, a San Francisco-based strategic growth firm. He invests in HR tech companies such as Certn and Forage, which gives him some unique insights into talent acquisition, how technology impacts onboarding and training, and the future of work itself. He also previously served as an executive at Informatica and Cisco.Here are some key points from the discussion:First, the rise of remote and hybrid work is giving companies a lot more flexibility. It’s now potentially easier to recruit on a nat...
2022-12-0626 min
RecruitingDaily PodcastCertn - How To Keep Background Screening Compliance Despite Regional Disparities With Katie KulpOn today’s episode of the RecruitingDaily Podcast, William Tincup speaks to Katie from Certn about how to keep background screening compliant despite regional disparities.Listen & Subscribe on your favorite platformApple | Spotify | Google | AmazonVisit us at RecruitingDaily for all of your recruiting, sourcing, and HR content.Follow on Twitter @RecruitingDaily Attend one of our #HRTX Events
2022-09-1025 min
The CRO Spotlight PodcastMaking CRO Without Sales Experience, With Serkan HoneineThis episode is brought to you by Growth Forum - sign up for 30-days free, use the code: GROW30Although it's hotly debated, sales leadership seems to be emerging as a staple position in the career path to CRO. But at what cost? In this episode, Warren and Lupe are joined by Serkan Honeine, Chief Revenue Officer @ Certn. They chat about how deeply roles other than sales leadership can uniquely qualify you to lead revenue, how leading an international team from the other side of the world can be simple, the biggest challenge CROs face (a...
2022-08-0343 min
TechTO Quick Takes | Canadian tech news and analysisDapper Labs makes moves to grow their ecosystem, Faire takes the money while the going is good, Certn's focus continues to pay off | May 12, 2022It’s Thursday May 12, 2022, welcome to Quick Takes. Today, we are talking about:
Dapper Labs investing in growing an ecosystem and demand for its Flow blockchain
Faire takes the money while the going is good by raising an additional $416m USD
Certn’s focus on non-technology companies continues to pay off
Lightning round:
Allen Lau steps down as CEO of Wattpad
Zero trust results in $100m for Tailscale
2022-05-1325 min
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastMathison Gtes $25 Million for DEI Platform Mathison, a solution that provides employers with an end-to-end Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) hiring and retention platform, has announced the close of its $25 million Series A led by F-Prime Capital. https://hrtechfeed.com/mathison-raises-25-million-to-launch-the-first-dei-operating-system/ Indeed, the leading hiring platform, is proud to announce the Indeed Small Business Hiring Fund, delivering $50 million to aid hiring efforts and hasten the speed of small business recovery.. https://hrtechfeed.com/indeed-to-offer-up-to-500-in-sponsored-job-credits-for-small-businesses/ Certn, leader in background screening solutions, today announced that it has secured USD $50 million in Series B funding, led by B C...
2022-05-1305 min
HR Collection PlaylistIt's Raining Cash for iCIMS, Deel & RipplingFacebook is in a hiring freeze, crypto is crashing and Uber says it’s going to "treat hiring as a privilege" as a way to cut costs. What, us worry? Hell no. Deel, Rippling and iCIMS are raising money, enjoying some rare, unicorn air and in the news this week. Aspiring unicorns are raising cash too, and the boys play a little buy-or-sell with Manara, Certn and HireLogic. Lucky for them, Chad is enjoying his new digs in sun-filled Portugal, so Buy ratings are aplenty in contrast to Cheese's middle-American bitterness. What the boys can agree on, however, is re...
2022-05-1344 min
The Chad & Cheese PodcastIt's Raining Cash for iCIMS, Deel & RipplingFacebook is in a hiring freeze, crypto is crashing and Uber says it’s going to "treat hiring as a privilege" as a way to cut costs. What, us worry? Hell no. Deel, Rippling and iCIMS are raising money, enjoying some rare, unicorn air and in the news this week. Aspiring unicorns are raising cash too, and the boys play a little buy-or-sell with Manara, Certn and HireLogic. Lucky for them, Chad is enjoying his new digs in sun-filled Portugal, so Buy ratings are aplenty in contrast to Cheese's middle-American bitterness. What the boys can agree on, however, is re...
2022-05-1344 min
InevitableStartup Series: BasiGoToday's guests are Jit Bhattacharya, Co-Founder & CEO of BasiGo, and Alex Roetter, Managing Director & General Partner at Moxxie VC.Jit has been a technology leader in rechargeable (lithium-ion) batteries for more than 12 years. He worked as the CEO of Mission Motors in Silicon Valley and was a senior manager at Project Titan — the secret electric car project by Apple Inc. More recently, he served as the chief technology officer of Fenix International, an off-grid solar home system company acquired by the French multinational electric utility company ENGIE in 2018.Alex is an engineer, leader, investor, and avia...
2022-03-3155 min
Beyond the Box - Exploring the New Paradigm of Real Estate, Technology and CapitalEpisode 39 - Beyond the Box: Evan Dalton - CertnIt’s been a while… Did you miss us? We missed you…and we have a question for ya!
How do you manage your online identity? As one of the most sensitive assets we have, it’s always top of mind and should be dealt with care on every level. When it comes to tech, it's even more important that identity is dealt with the utmost care which brings us to Certn, our guest on today’s podcast.
In this episode of Beyond the Box, Mike McAra had the privilege of speaking with Founder of Certn, Evan...
2022-03-0223 min
Better hiringThe ‘Great Talent Shortage’: Hiring beyond work experienceIt happened fast. Job openings are soaring and finding qualified candidates is harder than ever. Or is it? 🤔 As the number of candidates dwindles, we are no longer afforded the luxury of being picky. Thus, the concept of "skills-based hiring" and “hiring for culture-fit” is rising in popularity – and for good reason, too! Evaluating candidates based on work history or education is subjective, bias-laden, and ineffective. Join Andrew McLeod, CEO of Certn, as he shares their unique approach to hiring.
2021-08-1744 min
Entre MentorES #DLC#DLC 126 con Steve CadiganCierto es que la manera en la que trabajamos ha cambiado muchísimo, pero cierto es también que estos cambios se vienen dando mucho antes de la pandemia por la que estamos atravesando y cierto es también que los cambios seguirán. Algunas empresas y profesionales intentarán aferrarse a aquel recuerdo que tienen del estatus quo intentando imponer ciertas reglas de trabajo que quizás hoy no son ya las más apropiadas. Otras organizaciones y líderes, en su lugar, verán la oportunidad de crear espacios para que cada vez más personas encuentren en sus empres...
2021-06-271h 06
Founder Journey | The Untold Stories of the Founder JourneyCertn and Inovia CapitalShawn Abbott, Founder of Inovia Capital, and Andrew McLeod, CEO of Certn.
2021-06-2158 min
The Path - A Telstra Ventures ShowWelcome to the Trust EconomyVisit us at http://www.telstraventures.com In this 1st (1 of 2) episode of The Path, Gup Ghuliani, Telstra Venture’s Operations Partner, speaks with Andrew McLeod, C3O and co-founder of Certn. Hear how Andrew built a massively successful human risk intelligence solutions business to accelerate the ‘global trust economy.’ Andrew believes that trust is a two-way street, and that breaking down barriers between employers and candidates gives businesses access to a global talent pool they would have otherwise been unable to reach. Andrew shares his journey of starting the company with two close friends, focusi...
2021-06-0224 min
20Mile - The stories behind a startup founder's march.Andrew Mcleod|CertnAndrew is the C3O of Certn, a leader amongst data companies, he also holds a BBA and a Masters of International Business and Law. Additionally, Andrew is currently a co-founder, shareholder and/or investor in;
Goldilocks Wraps (zero waste food wraps)
Smoothie Club (fresh smoothie subscription service)
Emei Supply Co (adventure sports equipment)
2020-04-2255 min
Sales Hacks Show from CPSABackground Checks and Sourcing Top Canadian Sales Talent w/ Evan DaltonIn this CPSA podcast, we'll be considering the role of background checks when sourcing top sales talent. Our guest this time is Evan Dalton. Victoria, BC-based Evan has nearly a decade of entrepreneurship and corporate sales experience. With a wide breadth of successful ventures under his belt in property management, real estate, and payments he is regarded as one of the leaders in his space. As an investor and advisor, Evan helps some of the most exciting new companies gain access to new and hard to access markets.Evan is now C3O at Certn...
2019-09-2418 min
Green Planet Blue Planet PodcastInnovative Entrepreneurship in Victoria B.C. - with Andrew McLeod Fittingly for Greenplanet Blueplanet's Victoria, British Columbia Series; Andrew McLeod is one to watch, he is a 2x Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee, the C3O at Certn and the former CSO of RentMoola. " I made and lost more money in my 20s than a lot of people in an entire lifetime." Andrew Mcleod Published as somebody to watch in business, Andrew is an investor and advisor to some of North America's most innovative companies and has many successful ventures to his name. Recognized as an innovator, entrepreneur, and business strategist, he holds a BBA from Acadia University and a Mas...
2018-08-2741 min
Between 2 Term SheetsEpisode 5 - Andy Mcleod (Certn) & Investor Steve ClarkCertn CEO Andy McLeod chats with Steve Clark of Company Capital.
2018-05-3023 min
Between 2 Term SheetsEpisode 5 - Andy Mcleod (Certn) & Investor Steve ClarkCertn CEO Andy McLeod chats with Steve Clark of Company Capital.
2018-05-3000 min