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Now in its seventh season, The DevLab Podcast (brought to you by hackajob) is a deep dive into the lives, tips and tricks of the world's best developers working in the UK and US' best tech companies. So if you're an engineer or someone with an interest in tech, get ready to level up in your skills, knowledge and career. Every week we’ll invite experts to share their journeys and provide you with technical know-how, new skills, and career insights.
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Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia is the fresh business podcast for today’s entrepreneur. Hosted by UK Top 20 Female Founder, Stephanie Melodia, Strategy & Tragedy spotlights the most interesting founder stories - featuring the good, the bad, and the ugly of building a business. With the purpose to inspire and educate entrepreneurs, guests also include subject matter experts such as top business strategists or investors to help arm founders with the knowledge to succeed in b ...
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Career & Life Journeys: Hosted by Adam Posner, he interviews top experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from the world of Entrepreneurship, Talent Acquisition, Personal Growth, and other world-class amazing humans to decode their success via their insights into their own career journeys and personal growth. The goal of #thePOZcast is to showcase amazing humans who share their stories to inspire you to harness your inner tenacity to drive your life and career forward. Adam Posner is the ...
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Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/strategyandtragedy Mark Chaffey is the Co-Founder and CEO of hackajob, the candidate-centric platform for tech talent that puts the power back in the hands of the job seekers. He co-founded the business straight out of university aged 20 and now leads the HRtech scale-up with $35M in Series B funding under his be…
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Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Saasha Celestial-One, the Co-Founder of Olio, the carbon negative sharing app with over 7M members & counting which has succeeded in saving our planet from 181,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. In this episode, you'll hear about: ♻️ How Saasha met her Co-founder - and how they …
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00:00 Introduction and Trade Show Tips 01:46 Jocelyn's Journey and the Birth of Virgil HR 03:10 The Product: Employment and Labor Law Platform 06:23 The Role of AI in HR: Balancing Automation and the Human Touch 07:06 The Value of SHRM Certification for HR Practitioners 08:07 Recruiter Bashing and the State of the Hiring Market 09:36 Concerns and E…
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00:00 Experiencing the Community and Energy at Shurm National 03:03 Challenges and Opportunities in the Recruiting Industry 09:07 The Impact of AI in Recruiting 11:26 The Future of Recruiting 15:43 The Importance of Work Ethic and Productivity 17:10 Building a Personal Brand and Influencer Status 19:32 Challenges and Concerns in the Recruiting Indu…
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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:12 Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship and Sports 03:14 The Importance of Customer Discovery and Market Research 08:04 Working at the Boston Globe and Building a Strong Organizational Culture 11:21 Starting FitFly Global and Learning in the Startup World 14:18 Teaching and Building at General Assembly 16:10 Leadi…
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Acceda a ventajas especiales en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Stephanie Melodia fundó Bloom, una consultora de marketing galardonada, en Londres en 2017. El verano pasado, anunció el cierre de su exitoso negocio y, en este episodio, cuenta lo que pasó y reflexiona sobre lo que salió bien y lo que salió mal. (Después de todo, Str…
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#thePOZcast LIVE: People Leader's Round Table: The Ladies Leading the WayRecorded 5/21/24VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/live/ljb7MhW0dug?si=OH0Z6m7hFnBJ6XAjI am excited to welcome these three incredible experts to the show, where we will explore the latest trends and topics in Talent Access, Hiring, HR, and more!Anna Morgan: @ Careerbff & Host @ "A…
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Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/strategyandtragedy Mandy Nyarko MBE is the Co-Founder of Startup Discovery School & Managing Partner of Sahara Impact Ventures. In this episode, Mandy shares: 👩🏾‍💻 Her story from bank cashier to investor, now fund manager and trailblazing impact leader 👩🏾‍💻 The power of spirituality and manifesting (which goes ha…
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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:56 Defining Luck and the Role of Hard Work 06:20 The Influence of Unconventional Careers and the Importance of Co-founders 13:02 Lessons Learned and the Value of Attention to Detail 19:51 Challenges and Opportunities of Remote Work 23:29 Defining Culture in Remote Work 25:39 Fostering Collaboration and Accountab…
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In this episode of the DevLab Podcast, we invited Manish Jethwa, the Chief Technology Officer at Ordnance Survey, for a deep-dive conversation. We explore Manish's journey into tech, his role and responsibilities as a CTO, and the trends that excite him the most in technology. He also delves into the mission of Ordnance Survey, the process of build…
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Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/strategyandtragedy/ Bianca Rangecroft is the Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder & CEO of Whering, the AI-enabled digital wardrobe and personal styling app with the mission of upending the buy-use-dispose model by helping Gen-Z fashionistas get the most out of their wardrobe. Bianca has raised over £2.5 million in venture…
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00:00 Introduction to Torin Ellis 02:31 Torin's Upbringing and Family Background 04:29 Moving Around and Experiencing Racism 07:10 The Impact of Racist Encounters 09:25 Growing Up with a Sense of Belonging 14:45 Values and Standing Up for Others 20:41 Defining DEIB: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 24:14 Assessing DEIB in Organizations 2…
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00:00 Introduction and Tom Conrad's Background 03:06 Tom Conrad's Time at Pandora 06:09 Analyzing Professional Opportunities 12:03 Challenges at Apple and the Importance of Collaboration 22:55 Advocating for Fair Compensation 27:45 Servant Leadership and Accountability 30:45 The Quibi Failure 35:29 Data Democratization in Healthcare 40:14 Habits fo…
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Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Liv Ferdi is the Co-Founder of TRIP, the UK’s number 1, best selling CBD drinks brand stocked in 25,000 stores around the UK including the likes of Selfridges, Ocado, Boots, Planet Organic, Harrods… Also in chains like The Ivy, Brewdog, Leon, Benugo, AND is the exclusive CBD …
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00:00 Introduction and Evoking Smiles 01:27 Background and Unreasonable Hospitality 12:05 Making it Cool to Care: Passion and Infectious Energy 29:31 The Importance of the Fan Meal: Preparing for Success 30:26 Building Relationships and Creating Community in the Workplace 31:18 Effective Communication and the Value of Daily Huddles 32:08 The Impact…
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Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Emily is the Founder of Untangle, the go-to app for all of life's hard events. From sorting the mess of paperwork after a bereavement, to finding a community of other grief-stricken individuals, Untangle is there to help everyone get through the tough times. Featured in the E…
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En este episodio especial, Stephanie Melodia reflexiona en las varias conversaciones con empresarios de los últimos 20 episodios. Escucha para descubrir las TOP lecciones del empresarialismo! (¿Puedes adivinar cuales son?) - 'Estrategía y tragedía' es el podcast de Stephanie Melodia, orador y fundadora Top 20 en el Reino Unido, donde entrevista emp…
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My guest on E337 of #thePOZcast is Kirsta Tan. Krista has 15+ years of experience in people operations, talent acquisition, and business strategy. She served as President of Premier Talent Partners, leading a top talent team of 65, which was honored as a "Best Place to Work" by INC and SF Business Times. As she transitioned out of the agency, she b…
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👀 Summary: On this episode of the DevLab podcast, we're chatting with Carl Anderson, VP of Engineering at Ledger. Listen in as we dive into: Carl's tech journey and his leap into blockchain Why self-custody in crypto matters Career growth opportunities and future plans 👉 Guests: Guest – Carl Anderson, VP of Engineering at Ledger ⚡Why work at Ledger…
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Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Stephanie Melodia founded Bloom, an award-winning marketing consultancy, in London of 2017. Last summer, she announced the closure of her successful business, and - in this episode - she recounts what happened, and reflects on what went right, and what went wrong. (After all,…
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👀 Summary: On this episode of the DevLab podcast, we're chatting with Informa’s Customer Technology team about their tech journeys and the cool projects they're currently working on. We're covering everything from switching from sales to marketing tech, to initiatives for creating a personalized customer experience. We've also had some deep convers…
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00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 Passion and Job Alignment 07:15 Airport Design and Travel Experience 19:10 Airport and Airline Branding 20:26 The Role of Hospitality 21:25 Unexpected Adventures 22:07 Understanding the customer journey 23:38 Creating memorable experiences for airline passengers 26:16 The role of creativity in advertising 30:…
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Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Justin Fitzpatrick, the co-Founder & ex-CEO of Duedil, now FullCircl post-merger. Justin is now Founder of Outpost Advisors, the firm that helps PE- & VC-backed B2B software companies accelerate profitability. In this episode, Justin and Steph discuss: 👉 The unexpected way Ju…
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2:34 - Upbringing in North West 3:44 - Hockey was a part of growing up 4:42 - Getting into NHL 6:05 - Chris' First Game 7:44 - First goal memory 9:33 - Business side of Hockey 10:57 - Chris's Coach 12:13 - Lesson from leadership perspective 13:09 - Inspiration from team mates 15:02 - How to manage relations / focus on the game 16:34 - What's it lik…
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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:17 The Impact of Remote Work 03:05 The Evolution of Marketing 05:16 First Mentor and Lessons Learned 06:17 Early Career and Creative Aspirations 09:10 Immigrant Background and Family 11:02 Breaking Through Roadblocks and Glass Ceilings 12:15 Leadership Lessons and Aha Moments 13:46 Navigating Layoffs and Fair Ex…
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Welcome to "Tech Stories with hackajob" 👋 This new segment features Keith, Head of Technical Design at BT, and it's a real treat. We're bringing together the cream of the crop – the very best developers from across the UK and US, all working in top tech companies. They're going to share their unique tech journeys with you, straight from the heart. …
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Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Maya Raichoora, the CEO and Co-Founder of Remap Mental Fitness, who envisions a world where mental fitness is as common as physical fitness. She helps CEOs, athletes & performers become the top 1% in their field through the power of visualisation. Tune in for an interactive v…
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1:30 - 2022 Show 2:44 - Things that could go wrong 4:57 - Eminem's viral video 5:54 - Todd's Career Journey 7:04 - Todd's establishment 9:19 - Consumer Psychology / The Aha Moment 10:20 - In-house role 11:31 - Power of Internships 14:10 - Flexibility and non-working environment 15:09 - Meeting with Indra 16:30 - Credit to confidence 18:54 - Traject…
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👀 Summary: What's Zühlke's approach to software testing? For this brand new episode of the DevLab podcast, we sit down with Jacob and Justin to discuss their career paths in tech, the importance of test-driven development (TDD), and the culture at Zühlke. They highlight the value of TDD and automated testing in ensuring software quality, improving …
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00:00 Introduction to Anton Newtonboom 01:11 Anton's Military Background 04:26 Anton's Role in the Military 06:17 Mental Health in the Military 08:10 Coming Down from the Adrenaline 09:47 Realizing Something Wasn't Right 11:40 Negative Self-Talk and Identity 15:24 The Sign on the Hilltop 18:00 Seeking Help and Mental Health Tools 19:08 Walking Bare…
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Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Farhan Lalji is the Founder & General Partner of LTV Capital, a platform for emerging managers & investors in world-changing ventures. He is also a Teaching Fellow at London Business School and Entrepreneur in Residence at King’s College. In this episode, Steph and Farhan dis…
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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:57 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:58 Lessons from Working in the Service Industry 09:53 Choosing Business School over Acting 12:06 First Job at Deloitte and Learning Business Skills 15:51 First Experience Managing People 21:56 Assessing Character and Soft Skills in Interviews 25:04 Balancing Social Media and Et…
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Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 From 1984 in Cairo to 2024 in London, Stephanie Melodia interviews Charlotte Ayoub of TLC Sport, the inclusive sportswear brand featured in the likes of Cosmopolitan, The Times, Marie Claire, The Independent, The Guardian, and more. In this episode Steph and Charlotte discuss…
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In this week’s episode, we sit down with David and Andrew to discuss their unique journeys into tech and their roles at the Home Office. We delve into how they balance their Reservist responsibilities, the initiatives implemented by the Home Office to support ex-force personnel's transition into civil service roles, and their advice for others cons…
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In this week's episode of The DevLab Podcast, we sat down with Keith Martin, Head of Technology Design at BT. Tune in as he discusses the skills he gained from his military background and how they have helped him in his career. He emphasizes the significance of leadership, adaptability, resilience, and meticulousness. He's enthusiastic about the dy…
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00:00 Introduction and Background 01:26 Growing Up as Vietnamese Refugees 03:29 The Power of Community 06:44 Transitioning from Teaching to Marketing 11:26 Starting Community of Seven 13:43 Building a Business and Overcoming Challenges 20:06 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Self-Limiting Beliefs 20:53 Overcoming Insecurity and Self-Doubt 22:05 The Power o…
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Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Richard Hadler is the 3x exited co-founder of Founders Capital, angel investor in 20 companies (including Spacegoods, Odin, Freja) and author of 'Marketing: The Bottom Line.' In this episode, Steph and Rich discuss: 🚀 Hiring strategies 🚀 Lessons from a D2C cocktail brand 🚀 Th…
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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Theme 03:00 Leah McSweeney's Journey to Reality TV 06:40 Hesitation and Decision to Join Reality TV 10:07 Leah McSweeney's Conversion to Judaism 26:16 Origin Story of Married to the Mob 30:49 Starting the Brand Married to the Mob 31:43 Starting Married to the Mob 32:39 Learning on the Fly 33:01 Dealing with Challenges…
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Embarking on a transformative journey through the digital corridors of Social Security Scotland, we've sat down with an extraordinary team whose personal stories are as compelling as the work they do. Shahbaz, Anna, Craig, and Roy, each with a unique narrative and shared mission, have opened up about the crossroads of technology and public service,…
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Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Ziv Reichert is a VC Partner at LocalGlobe, the seed stage venture capital firm behind the likes of Citymapper, Wise and Zoopla. In this episode, Steph and Ziv discuss: 💰 Top tips on getting a busy investor's attention 💰 A VC’s perspective on the fundraising environment ("we’…
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(00:00) Harnessing Inner Tenacity With Joe Sheppi (03:32) Fascinating Background and Career Paths (09:06) Balancing Ethics in Digital Interaction (13:55) Navigating Technological Evolution and Human Potential (20:41) The Importance of Play and Wellness (31:59) AI, Wisdom, and Generative Thinking (39:29) Hiring and Growth…
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Norma Cassius is a Money Management Consultant and Psychotherapist with 20+ years' experience in the financial Sector and 17+ years' as a qualified Psychotherapist in Harley Street, London. Our finances and mindset are so intertwined that it makes perfect sense that Norma has combined her financial and psychotherapy expertise with her mission to he…
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Access special perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=108229517 Vanessa Jacobs is the exited Co-Founder of The Restory, a luxury aftercare service named as one of Walpole’s Brands of Tomorrow in 2019. She is now on her third venture with Circulo, harnessing her passion & expertise in the circular economy space to deliver her mission of re…
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