Matt Massucci - Podcast Details

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Talent Insights From AI Hype to Hiring Reality - Stacked Tech Hiring Insights [Ep 1]AI isn't just changing how companies build. It's changing who gets hired. We're seeing a spike in fake candidates, AI-polished résumés, and hiring teams buried in noise. At the same time, demand for embedded RPO support is climbing fast. In this episode, Matt Massucci and Mark Slocum talk about: Why community is a competitive edge again How curated founder and CIO events are driving real conversations What companies must do to separate signal from chaos If you're hiring in tech right now, this one's for you.

2026-02-2611 min $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 139: NBA Trade Deadline Fallout: Winners, Losers with Matt GriffinIn this episode of Jake’s Takes, Jake Massucci is joined by Matt Griffin to break down everything from a wild NBA trade deadline and what it means for the league moving forward.The guys dive deep into the biggest winners and losers, starting with the Cleveland Cavaliers and their aggressive roster shake-up. With James Harden now in the mix, Jake and Matt discuss how Cleveland’s identity could change, what it means for their playoff ceiling, and whether this move truly pushes them into championship contention.The conversation then shifts to the league-wide ripple effe...

2026-02-0937 min

The Psychology of Work: Why People Do What They Do Scaling Companies Through People: Insights from Matt Massucci on Recruiting and Team CohesionWhat does it take to design high-performing, deeply connected teams in today’s ever-evolving workplace? Join Dr. Bobbi Wegner and talent expert Matt Massucci as they pull back the curtain on the messy realities, unexpected lessons, and game-changing strategies behind successful hiring, team cohesion, and the future of work complete with candid stories you won’t hear anywhere else.Matt Massucci is the founder of Hirewell - Global Talent Solutions, with over 24 years of experience helping tech and fintech companies build high-performing teams. Formerly a consultant at Arthur Andersen and Deloitte, Matt combines search expertise with a cons...

2025-11-1331 min $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 123: NBA Finals Preview with Matt and AJJake Massucci is joined by Matt Griffin and AJ Massucci to break down the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, diving into Tyrese Haliburton’s impact, OKC’s playoff dominance, and key strategies for both teams. They also discuss NBA Draft prospects, Detroit Pistons’ offseason moves, and the future of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren.

2025-06-051h 01 $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 122: Celtics-Knicks, Warriors-Wolves, and Draft Lottery Fallout with Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake breaks down the intense Celtics-Knicks playoff series and the Timberwolves-Warriors matchup, highlighting key performances, strategic adjustments, and the impact of injuries—especially Golden State’s struggle without Steph Curry.Then, Matt joins the conversation as the focus shifts to the NBA Draft Lottery. They unpack the surprising outcomes for teams like the Mavericks and Spurs, discuss implications for the 76ers and Wizards, and evaluate top prospects including Derrick Queen, Malawatch, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, and Edgecombe.The episode wraps with a spotlight on Matt’s favorite prospect, Murray Boyles, and why he thi...

2025-05-1447 min $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 109: Luka Doncic to the Lakers!!!! Reactions with AJ Massucci and Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake, AJ, and Matt Griffin react to the most shocking trade in NBA history and go through all of the aspects of the trade.

2025-02-0358 min

The Labor Pool Navigating Recruitment's New Frontier with Hirewell CEO Matt MassucciMatt Masucci, CEO and founder of Hirewell, shares insights on navigating the rapidly evolving recruitment landscape. He discusses the impact of globalization, remote work, and AI on talent acquisition, highlighting the challenges and opportunities these changes present. Matt emphasizes the importance of adapting to market shifts, focusing on strategic partnerships with clients, and maintaining a human touch in an increasingly tech-driven industry. The conversation delves into the complexities of modern hiring processes, the value of relationship-building in recruitment, and the need for recruiters to continuously upskill to remain relevant in a changing job market.

2025-01-2236 min $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 106: NBA Week 1 Reactions with Matt Griffin and AJ MassucciIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys AJ Massucci and Matt Griffin to talk about all things NBA after the first week of the season.

2024-11-011h 34 $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 93: NBA Offseason Storylines with Matt Griffin and AJ MassucciIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys Matt Griffin and AJ Massucci to talk about all things NBA Offseason. They start with the Eastern Conference and go through some of the big moves and then they switch over into the Western Conference.

2024-08-071h 29 $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 90: NBA Draft Preview with Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy Matt Griffin to talk about all things NBA Draft realted.

2024-06-211h 21 $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 88: NBA Finals Preview with AJ Massucci and Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys Matt Griffin and AJ Massucci to talk about every aspect of the Mavs vs Celtics series.

2024-06-041h 19 $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 86: NBA Playoffs Round 2 Reaction with AJ Massucci and Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys AJ Massucci and Matt Griffin to talk about all of the things that happened in the second round of the NBA Playoffs.

2024-05-211h 42

Talent Insights The Future Of Work - Talent InsightsIn this episode of Talent Insights, Hirewell CEO, Matt Massucci discusses "The Future of Work" with experts Jon Milonas, SVP at CBRE, Dan Michelson, CEO and founder of UnCommon, and Mark Slocum, Tech Practice Lead at Hirewell. They delve into the evolving workplace landscape, focusing on shifts to flexible, remote, and hybrid models. The conversation covers challenges like office space use, employee engagement, and creating a culture that supports diverse work preferences while maintaining productivity. They highlight trust, opportunity, relationships, and experiences as key elements for organizational growth and retention. The discussion also includes talent acquisition and retention strategies, especially in...

2024-03-2634 min

Talent Insights Hirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q1 2024 - Talent InsightsNew year. New hiring market. Hopefully. 2023 was a year a lot of recruiters are happy to turn the page on. But it wasn't all bad. Hirewell did see some growth areas and a consistently strong demand for interim talent. Matt Massucci and James Hornick break down the previous quarter and look what what's happening to start 2024 with "Hirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q4 2023" Replays will be available on Hirewell's Youtube channel. Audio-only version will be available on the Talent Insights podcast on Apple, Google, Amazon and Spotify.

2024-01-1219 min $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 58: NBA Storylines with AJ Massucci and Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys for AJ Massucci and Matt Griffin. They start out the episode by talking about the Detroit Pistons and their record setting 27th straight loss. Then they switch over to current NBA storylines and talk about who surprised them in both a positive way and a negative way.

2024-01-011h 04

The Lindsay Hadley Podcast How the Dotcom Crash Led to the Creation of HirewellIn this episode, dive into the journey of founder and CEO of Hirewell Matt Massucci. Learn about his first steps into his professional career in Deloitte to the insides of the dotcom crash and how this crisis led Matt to create Hirewell and the challenges he faced before the business found stability. Lindsay and Matt also discuss complexities of the job market, hiring dynamics and professional networking in today’s competitive job landscape.

2023-12-2628 min

Talent Insights Hirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q4 2023Miss us? We took Q3 quarter off for our mental health. The hiring market did so we did too… But Q3 ended with some hiring bright spots in the technology and finance & accounting fields. Not to mention some (potential) leading indicators of good news on the horizon with interim talent. Matt Massucci and James Hornick return with a numbers-driven look on what recruiting looks like going into the end of the year with "Hirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q4 2023"

2023-10-1312 min $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 46: Emergency Podcast: Damian Lillard Trade Reactions with AJ Massucci and Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake is joined by his guys Matt Griffin and AJ Massucci in order to talk about the crazy Damian Lillard trade. They begin the podcast by talking about the trade from each team's perspective, going through first the Bucks Perspective (4:30), then the Blazers perspective (20:29), and the Suns Perspective (29:03). Then to conclude the podcast they go through some fun Jrue Holiday trades and where talk about what they think will be a realistic offer for him (44:39).

2023-09-281h 06

The Business of Travel Our "Favorite" Time of Year: A Look Ahead at the 2024 Hotel Sourcing SeasonBrought to you by the US Accommodations Committee. In the third installment of the GBTA Accommodation Committee's Hotel Sourcing Podcast Series, Steven Van Overmeiren (Baker McKenzie), John Berkley (Tripbam), Lukasz Dabrowski (HRS), Iggy Fisher (Club Quarters), and Chris Massucci (Marriott) discuss a macro view of current industry trends and what we can expect to see as we head into the traditional sourcing season for 2024 hotel programs. They discuss expectations regarding volume, rates, and other key program priorities from both buyer and supplier perspectives. Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod (inc...

2023-08-1146 min

Voice of Influence 277: Matthew Massucci, CEO HirewellMatt Massucci is the founder and CEO of Hirewell, a global, tech-enabled Talent Solutions Provider. Since getting its start in Chicago 20 years ago, Hirewell has been helping clients grow their organizations by recruiting the top-tier talent they need. His firm partners with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies across all facets of their organization. Hirewell is comprised of highly specialized recruiters in the highest-demand fields: Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance & Accounting, and Real Estate services. Read the show notes here: https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/277 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minu...

2023-06-2038 min $Jake\'s Takes$

Jake's Takes Episode 26: NBA Finals Reaction, and NBA Draft Preview with Matt GriffinIn this episode Jake is joined by his guy Matt Griffin. Matt has been working in the CMU TV Brodcasting Network for the past 2 years covering both NBA and NFL so in this episode Jake and Matt sit down to talk NBA. To begin Matt talks about his time in radio and how he has gotten better with the more times he has done it (4:25). They start out by talking about Game 5 and what stuck out to them about the game (7:10). Jake then asks Matt if he thinks the series would be different if Boston had completed the 3-0...

2023-06-151h 12

Talent Insights Hirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q2 2023How's the hiring market, really? Have we hit a bottom? Using the almighty power of data, we can answer the first. And make our best ( or worst?) guesses on the second. Matt Massucci and James Hornick open up the books once again and return with fresh numbers from Hirewell's last quarter in "Hirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q1 2023". Tune in to learn more!

2023-05-0817 min

Ditch Digger CEO with Gary Rabine #70 Inspiring Well Can Only Happen When You Hire Well w/ Matthew Massucci, Founder And CEO of HirewellDownload Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Matt Massucci is the founder and CEO of Hirewell, a leading recruitment, and staffing firm in the United States. Hirewell is a global, tech-enabled Talent Solutions Provider. Hirewell is comprised of highly specialized recruiters in the highest-demand fields: Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance & Accounting, and Real Estate services. In this episode, Gary and Matthew discuss: Becoming an Extension of Your Client’s Business Benefits of Offering Options For Your Clients Relationship Sales - A Superior Way of C...

2023-03-0956 min

Smart Business Dealmakers: The Middle-Market M&A Podcast Matt Massucci, Founder & CEO of HirewellHirewell, a recruiting company founded by Matt Massucci in 2001, recently raised $21 million from Pry-tek Holdings, a copany with global reach. Already, Matt has teamed with Pry-Tek on an investment in the London-based executive search firm TritonExec, a company that's expected to compliment the capabilities that Hirewell brings to the organization. Matt talks about the deal, the diligence and what it all means for his and the company's future.

2023-02-2411 min

Money Issues How to recruit top talent with Hirewell CEO Matt MassucciMatt Massucci, co-founder and CEO of Hirewell, joins the show with Scott Kitun. Hirewell is a recruiting platform that connects employers with prospective talent nationwide. The company just received a $21 million strategic investment from global investment firm Pyrtek. Matt shares some of the details and how Hirewell is focusing on tech, growth, and acquiring an Israeli software startup ICV. Scott and Matt talk about the state of recruiting two years into the pandemic, the hot, Hot HOT job market (for tech professionals especially) and how companies can find a better way to stand out to prospects in a candidate's ma...

2022-01-1327 min

Peak Performers | Tools, Strategies & Psychology to Get Things Done Recruiting Secrets: How to Get and Keep the Best Talent l Matt Massucci l Episode #558Matt co-founded Hirewell in 2001, because he saw a need to approach recruiting in a relationship-focused, process- and results-oriented way. His 20 years of talent acquisition experience have been focused on building strong relationships with top tier organizations around the world. Matt has deep experience in Tech recruiting, executive search, and designing and delivering Outsourced Recruiting solutions for top organizations. Prior to Hirewell, Matt began his career as a consultant with Arthur Andersen and later Deloitte Consulting. Matt graduated with a degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign). Connect with Matt: LinkedIn: https://ww...

2018-08-0631 min