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The Next MovesEp 13 Jimmy Tristovski, Head of Talent & People Analytics @ PolicyMeJimmy Tristovski’s journey from pursuing engineering to people analytics is anything but typical, and that’s what makes his perspective so interesting. In this episode, Jimmy breaks down how data, culture, and systems thinking come together to build high-performing teams. From scaling culture at The Score to rethinking capacity models at PolicyMe, he shares lessons on hiring, employee experience, and why role players often win over superstars.2025-07-2538 min
The Next MovesEp 12 Trish Saltys, Chief Operations Officer @ Toronto Film SchoolTrish Saltys’ career is a masterclass in leadership through complexity. From stabilizing crisis-stage companies to scaling founder- and PE-led organizations, Trish has built a reputation as the go-to operator for high-stakes transformation. In this episode, she shares lessons from her journey, including how she’s led teams through chaos, built trust in turnaround environments, and learned to grow into roles that felt just beyond reach.2025-06-0639 min
The Next MovesEp 11 Rob Cherun, Search Fund Investor @ Legate PartnersRob Cherun’s journey from finance to entrepreneurship is a masterclass in scaling, leadership, and strategic growth. As the former CEO of Stealth Monitoring, he transformed a $5M company into a $150M industry leader. In this episode, Rob shares insights on search fund investing, building high-performing teams, and the key decisions that drive business success.2025-03-2542 min
The Next MovesEp 10 Alex Kaju, PhD, Assistant Professor of Marketing @ HEC MontréalAlex Kaju’s journey from aspiring CFL athlete to behavioural scientist reveals how psychology shapes hiring, business, and everyday choices. Now an Assistant Professor at HEC Montréal, he explores how decision-making biases impact recruitment, corporate strategy, and consumer behaviour.2025-02-2540 min
The Next MovesEp 9 John Stroud & Jen Schellinck @ AI GuidesAI experts John Stroud and Jen Schellinck from AI Guides discuss how businesses can prepare for AI’s rapid evolution. They talk about the rise of AI "agents," the importance of in-house AI expertise, and how leaders can foster AI adoption strategically. With real-world examples and actionable insights, this is a must-listen for anyone looking to harness AI’s potential and stay ahead of the curve.2025-02-0530 min
The Next MovesEp 8 Cyriac Alappat, Principal @ Cross-Border Impact VenturesCyriac Alappat, Principal @ Cross-Border Impact Ventures talks about his inspiring journey from public accounting to venture capital, sharing insights on on leveraging risks, resilience, and a global mindset to succeed in finance and venture capital.2025-01-0636 min
The Next MovesEp 7 Rich Appiah, Principal & Lawyer @ Appiah LawRich Appiah, Principal & Lawyer at Appiah Employment Law, discusses key employment law considerations for growing businesses. He shares insights on navigating workplace challenges, fostering compliance, and creating policies that protect both employers and employees in dynamic environments.2024-12-0438 min
The Next MovesEp 6 Abraham Alappat, Senior Technical Product Manager @ OdaiaAbe Alappat, Sr. Technical Product Manager at Odaia discusses the potential of AI across various industries and how it can give a competitive edge. He talks about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way businesses approach candidate selection, productivity, and decision-making in dynamic environments.2024-10-3129 min
Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonaldSuccess Leaves Clues: Ep 212 with guest Joseph Diubaldo, President at Clarity RecruitmentIn this episode of the Success Leaves Clues podcast, hosts Robin and Al engage in a deep conversation with Joseph Diubaldo, President of Clarity Recruitment. They explore Joe's journey in the competitive recruitment industry, the founding of his company, and the challenges he faced along the way. Joe shares his insights on success, the importance of clarity in decision-making, and the impact of technology in recruitment. "Sometimes we abandon the right decision too early and we don't give it the time it needs to come into its own." ~ Joe Diubaldo2024-10-1626 min
The Next MovesEp 5 Ateet Patel, Portfolio Manager @ VencoraAteet Patel of Vencora shares insights on leadership, team building, and career growth. With experience at top firms like Bell and Accenture, he emphasizes the importance of continuous employee development and overcoming career challenges.2024-09-1158 min
The Next MovesEp 4 Shawn Wilson, CFO @ Simplicity Car CareShawn Wilson began his career as a CA and became a CFO at 29. In private equity-backed companies, he stresses the need for alignment with stakeholder expectations and maintaining a clear strategic focus. His leadership style is based on transparency, accountability, and respect for colleagues, offering valuable lessons for C-level executives.2024-08-2059 min
The Next MovesEp 3 Craig Hudson, CFO @ Tulip RetailCraig Hudson shared his career journey, starting at KPMG and Indigo, where he developed key analytical and strategic skills. He led Knix through the challenges of the pandemic, resulting in a $320M acquisition by Essity. At LumiQ, he scaled the company through strategic planning and automation. Now at Tulip, he aims to drive the company’s growth to new heights.2024-08-201h 16
The Next MovesEp 2 Mumin Al-Shawaf, COO @ Carbon6Mumin Al-Shawaf talks about his transition from software engineering to executive leadership, stressing the importance of strategic growth, leadership development, and blending technical skills with business acumen. His insights provide a valuable blueprint for aspiring leaders looking to navigate their careers and contribute to their organizations.2024-08-2052 min
The Next MovesEp 1 Rikesh Shah, CFO @ OverActive MediaRikesh Shah emphasizes adaptability and leadership through challenges, including taking OverActive Media public. This episode features Rikesh's career journey and his advice for company leaders to embrace change, leverage team strengths, and maintain a long-term perspective to succeed.2024-08-1946 min
Startup Canada PodcastGood Hiring & Growth with Joe DiubaldoHiring well is an age-old problem for founders – but what if there was an easier way to tackle this problem hurdle? Enter Joe Diubaldo, President and Founder of Clarity Recruitment!
Joe helps scaling companies make better hiring decisions and builds finance teams to fuel break-out growth. He has shaped finance and technology teams at some of the fastest-growing companies in Canada for more than 20 years.
Joe founded Clarity Recruitment in 2012 to transform the recruiting landscape and believes that the right hire can change the trajectory of a company, and change lives in the process. Earlier in...2021-11-0253 min