Best Ard Media Podcasts (2024)

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#24: Video Recommendations at Facebook with Amey Dharwadker 1:21:20

4d ago1:21:20

1:21:20

In episode 24 of Recsperts, I sit down with Amey Dharwadker, Machine Learning Engineering Manager at Facebook, to dive into the complexities of large-scale video recommendations. Amey, who leads the Video Recommendations Quality Ranking team at Facebook, sheds light on the intricate challenges of delivering personalized video feeds at scale. Our co…

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Navigating Justice: Hugh Barber on Justice and Victim Advocacy 31:25

4d ago31:25

31:25

In this episode, Brit talks with Hugh Barber, a seasoned trial lawyer and former criminal prosecutor in Seattle. They discuss sensitive topics including sexual assault, rape, and the nuances of collecting evidence and reporting crimes. Hugh offers valuable insights on the importance of immediate actions following abuse. The conversation also delves…

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Unmasking the Manipulator: Insights from a Prosecutor 38:14

11d ago38:14

38:14

In this episode, Brit sits down with Hugh Barber, a seasoned trial lawyer and former criminal prosecutor from Seattle. They discuss his extensive experience in prosecuting serious crimes such as aggravated murder and sexual assault. The conversation touches on difficult topics including sexual assault, rape, and the profound impact of trauma on sur…

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Sarah: Raw Interview 41:00

18d ago41:00

41:00

In this episode we share the raw interview with Kanon’s coworker, Sarah. Sarah recounts experiences from her initial positive impressions and rapid friendship to discovering his extensive lies about his personal life, work experience, and manipulative behaviors. His actions not only impact personal relationships but also professional lives, leading…

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Exploration of Life, Love, and Grief 46:48

25d ago46:48

46:48

Brittani Ard shares her interview on Peaceful Exit, a podcast about death, dying, and grief. Brittani and host Sarah Cavanaugh discuss how grief and loss shaped who she is and how she views the world. They also dive into the power of sharing personal narrative on the path to healing. The Peaceful Exit catalogue is filled with fascinating and emotio…

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Danielle: Raw Interview 50:26

1M ago50:26

50:26

Danielle opens up about the challenging journey through her past relationships. With vulnerability and courage, she shares her experiences of marriage, co-parenting challenges, and encounters with partners who didn't honor her true value. In a heartfelt conversation with Brit, Danielle reflects on learning to recognize warning signs in relationship…

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Gary: Raw Interview 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

Brit and Gary discuss their unique family dynamics, showing love through problem-solving and witty remarks these two grew up together and learn together. Brit shares her experience recovering from a manipulative relationship with a narcissist, emphasizing the importance of recognizing signs and maintaining boundaries. Gary offers support and advice…

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Introducing Family Secrets 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

We are hard at work on Season 2. In the meantime, enjoy one of my new favorite show’s Family Secrets. We’ll be back with more bonus content from Season 1 next week. Sponsor information at https://brittaniard.com/sponsors _____ 'I Dug It Up' is the first episode of the most recent season of Family Secrets. Growing up, Whit was extremely close with h…

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#23: Generative Models for Recommender Systems with Yashar Deldjoo 1:54:58

2M ago1:54:58

1:54:58

In episode 23 of Recsperts, we welcome Yashar Deldjoo, Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy. Yashar's research on recommender systems includes multimodal approaches, multimedia recommender systems as well as trustworthiness and adversarial robustness, where he has published a lot of work. We discuss the evolution of gene…

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Tasya: Raw Interview 48:41

2M ago48:41

48:41

Tasya spills the tea on her relationship with Kanon. From their first date at Ikea to ghosting, in this raw interview Tasya candidly reflects on the red flags she missed and the ones she noticed. Brit and Tasya get real about manipulation, gaslighting, hard-learned lessons, and how Kanon impacted their lives moving forward. Sponsor information at h…

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Introducing Crimes of the Heart 1:02:47

2M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

We are hard at work on Season 2. In the meantime, enjoy Crimes of the Heart. We’ll be back with updates and bonus content from Season 1 next week. ---------- In this episode, Rory Uphold speaks with author and unqualified but highly-skilled secret agent Gabrielle Stone about what to do when your husband cheats on you. Together they talk about poten…

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Bonus | Season 1 Q & A 27:48

2M ago27:48

27:48

Host Brittani Ard, Showrunner Syd Gladu, and Creative Director Tina Nole answer audience questions and reflect on the release of You Probably Think This Story’s About You. They discuss the intricate process of crafting each story, reveal the unexpected impacts of their storytelling, and share the difficult editorial decisions that shaped the narrat…

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Chapter 8: Sunday Dinner 25:58

3M ago25:58

25:58

[Chapter 8 of 8] Brittani confronts the fallout from Kanon's manipulation, emerging stronger and more resilient. She finds unexpected power in embracing her vulnerability, leaning on her community and trusting in herself — just like granny taught her. As the family continues to gather for their cherished 30-year Sunday dinner tradition, they grappl…

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You’ve Got Questions 1:25

3M ago1:25

1:25

I’ll be answering your on questions on Instagram Live July 22 at 7pm Pacific. Hop on and let’s get them answered. Follow me at Brittani.Ard. Check out the episode blog on my website for behind-the-scenes content, frequently asked questions, and photos from each episode. Episode 8 will be released July 23rd. Stay tuned for raw interviews with the wo…

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Chapter 7: Boy Math 29:41

3M ago29:41

29:41

[Chapter 7 of 8] In this episode we hear Sarah’s story. Sarah is Kanon’s coworker and close friend whose life will be forever changed by his manipulation and lies. Brit and Bri catch up and rehash over details that have come to light. As Brit starts to see the full picture of Kanon’s lies, she comes to the realization that she, like all the women w…

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Chapter 6: The Worst Way to Meet an Incredible Group of Women 32:25

3M ago32:25

32:25

[Chapter 6 of 8] In the wake of Kanon's chaos, Brit has emerged as a fierce advocate, determined to amplify the voices of the women she’s met along the way. Now it's their turn to tell the story. Their raw emotions paint a vivid picture of lives derailed and trust shattered, revealing the full extent of Kanon's deception. As Brit and these women wa…

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Chapter 5: Hummingbird 29:48

3M ago29:48

29:48

[Chapter 5 of 8] In the search for answers Brittani retraces the last year of Braileigh’s life. As Braileigh struggled to find her path after high school, she ran into the typical young adult growing pains. Then on New Year’s Eve their family changed forever. Brittani and her father, Gary, recount the story of the agonizing aftermath of the tragedy…

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Chapter 4: Honey Sticks and Donuts 31:18

3M ago31:18

31:18

[Chapter 4 of 8] Brittani and Braileigh are ready to leave their tumultuous past behind. But Brittiani quickly realizes that even in this haven, life has a way of throwing curveballs. Unable to adjust to a life without chaos, Brittani rebels, setting off a chain reaction of events that lead to a custody battle and hard learned lessons for Brittani,…

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Chapter 3: Eye of the Storm 27:23

4M ago27:23

27:23

[Chapter 3 of 8] Who gets the story of their wife's death wrong? A man who's not telling the truth. As the messages and information start to pour in, Brittani notices the similarities between herself and the other women, but their versions of Kanon couldn’t be more different. On the road to understanding the depth of his deception Brittani wonders …

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Chapter 2: Love Unhinged 30:55

4M ago30:55

30:55

[Chapter 2 of 8] In the back of Brittani’s mind, a tiny voice whispers a warning: something is wrong. She finds herself at a crossroads, torn between her deep feelings for Kanon* and the unsettling doubts that have crept into their romance. She tries to push aside her doubts, wanting desperately to believe that Kanon was the one she had been waitin…

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#22: Pinterest Homefeed and Ads Ranking with Prabhat Agarwal and Aayush Mudgal 1:24:07

4M ago1:24:07

1:24:07

In episode 22 of Recsperts, we welcome Prabhat Agarwal, Senior ML Engineer, and Aayush Mudgal, Staff ML Engineer, both from Pinterest, to the show. Prabhat works on recommendations and search systems at Pinterest, leading representation learning efforts. Aayush is responsible for ads ranking and privacy-aware conversion modeling. We discuss user an…

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Chapter 1: It Started as a Love Story 36:22

4M ago36:22

36:22

[Chapter 1 of 8] When Brittani Ard matches with Kanon* on Hinge sparks fly. Their first date revealed an instant connection and chemistry. Kanon is devastatingly handsome with a charm that disarmed even the most guarded heart — plus he is surprisingly emotionally available for a man in his forties. It’s as if the universe has conspired to bring the…

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Trailer 2:17

5M ago2:17

2:17

"You Probably Think This Story's About You" is an exploration of love, betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of one man's deceit, told through the eyes of the women whose lives were irrevocably changed by it. Brittani Ard is on a quest for the truth. She wants to understand how Kanon — the man she once believed to be her soulmate — could have…

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#21: User-Centric Evaluation and Interactive Recommender Systems with Martijn Willemsen 1:35:46

6M ago1:35:46

1:35:46

In episode 21 of Recsperts, we welcome Martijn Willemsen, Associate Professor at the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science and Eindhoven University of Technology. Martijn's researches on interactive recommender systems which includes aspects of decision psychology and user-centric evaluation. We discuss how users gain control over recommendations, how…

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#20: Practical Bandits and Travel Recommendations with Bram van den Akker 1:45:06

11M ago1:45:06

1:45:06

In episode 20 of Recsperts, we welcome Bram van den Akker, Senior Machine Learning Scientist at Booking.com. Bram's work focuses on bandit algorithms and counterfactual learning. He was one of the creators of the Practical Bandits tutorial at the World Wide Web conference. We talk about the role of bandit feedback in decision making systems and in …

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#19: Popularity Bias in Recommender Systems with Himan Abdollahpouri 1:41:37

12M ago1:41:37

1:41:37

In episode 19 of Recsperts, we welcome Himan Abdollahpouri who is an Applied Research Scientist for Personalization & Machine Learning at Spotify. We discuss the role of popularity bias in recommender systems which was the dissertation topic of Himan. We talk about multi-objective and multi-stakeholder recommender systems as well as the challenges …

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#18: Recommender Systems for Children and non-traditional Populations 1:39:33

1y ago1:39:33

1:39:33

In episode 18 of Recsperts, we hear from Professor Sole Pera from Delft University of Technology. We discuss the use of recommender systems for non-traditional populations, with children in particular. Sole shares the specifics, surprises, and subtleties of her research on recommendations for children. In our interview, Sole and I discuss use cases…

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Petar Ćorluka, Violeta - Ja, Preduzetnik 89 (2. deo) 45:23

1y ago45:23

45:23

Petar Ćorluka je osnivač kompanije Violeta i predsednik uprave današnje istoimene grupacije. Kompanija Violeta je osnovana 2001. godine i danas je jedan od vodećih brendova higijenskih proizvoda. Osim proizvodnje, Violeta grupacija je usmerena na maloprodaju, distribuciju, izvoz, dom za starije i nemoćne, Montessori vrtić, hotelijerstvo, ugostitelj…

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#17: Microsoft Recommenders and LLM-based RecSys with Miguel Fierro 1:02:59

1+ y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

In episode 17 of Recsperts, we meet Miguel Fierro who is a Principal Data Science Manager at Microsoft and holds a PhD in robotics. We talk about the Microsoft recommenders repository with over 15k stars on GitHub and discuss the impact of LLMs on RecSys. Miguel also shares his view of the T-shaped data scientist. In our interview, Miguel shares ho…

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#16: Fairness in Recommender Systems with Michael D. Ekstrand 1:42:43

1+ y ago1:42:43

1:42:43

In episode 16 of Recsperts, we hear from Michael D. Ekstrand, Associate Professor at Boise State University, about fairness in recommender systems. We discuss why fairness matters and provide an overview of the multidimensional fairness-aware RecSys landscape. Furthermore, we talk about tradeoffs, methods and receive practical advice on how to get …

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Petar Ćorluka, Violeta - Ja, Preduzetnik 89 (1. deo) 33:21

1+ y ago33:21

33:21

Petar Ćorluka je osnivač kompanije Violeta i predsednik uprave današnje istoimene grupacije. Kompanija Violeta je osnovana 2001. godine i danas je jedan od vodećih brendova higijenskih proizvoda. Osim proizvodnje, Violeta grupacija je usmerena na maloprodaju, distribuciju, izvoz, dom za starije i nemoćne, Montessori vrtić, hotelijerstvo, ugostitelj…

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#15: Podcast Recommendations in the ARD Audiothek with Mirza Klimenta 1:19:11

1+ y ago1:19:11

1:19:11

In episode 15 of Recsperts, we delve into podcast recommendations with senior data scientist, Mirza Klimenta. Mirza discusses his work on the ARD Audiothek, a public broadcaster of audio-on-demand content, where he is part of pub. Public Value Technologies, a subsidiary of the two regional public broadcasters BR and SWR. We explore the use and pote…

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Vedran Pušić, INFO MEDIA GROUP - Ja, Preduzetnik 87 (2. Deo) 1:28:53

1+ y ago1:28:53

1:28:53

Vedran Pušić je vlasnik kompanije INFO MEDIA GROUP, osnovane u Banja Luci 2004. godine. Osnovna delatnost kompanije je advertising. Danas, to je grupacija koju čini 6 firmi, sa preko 100 zaposlenih, a fokus poslovanja je na uslugama marketinga, oglašavanja i tržišnog komuniciranja na teritoriji Bosne i Hercegovine i Adria regije.Kako je ušao na nov…

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Vedran Pušić, INFO MEDIA GROUP - Ja, Preduzetnik 87 (1. Deo) 1:18:34

1+ y ago1:18:34

1:18:34

Vedran Pušić je vlasnik kompanije INFO MEDIA GROUP, osnovane u Banja Luci 2004. godine. Osnovna delatnost kompanije je advertising. Danas, to je grupacija koju čini 6 firmi, sa preko 100 zaposlenih, a fokus poslovanja je na uslugama marketinga, oglašavanja i tržišnog komuniciranja na teritoriji Bosne i Hercegovine i Adria regije.Kako je ušao u pred…

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Aleksandar Đorđević, ARDE LINE - Ja, Preduzetnik 83 (2. deo) 1:21:47

1+ y ago1:21:47

1:21:47

Aleksandar Đorđević je stariji sin Slaviše Đorđevića, vlasnika kompanije Smaj produkt. Aleksandar je druga generacija, ali je pokrenuo i svoju nezavisnu kompaniju - ARDE LINE, koja se bavi proizvodnjom savremenih montažnih objekata.Koja su Aleksandrova prva sećanja na porodični biznis, kako se odrazilo na društveni (i školski) život to što je od de…

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Jovan Đorđević, Smaj Produkt - Ja, Preduzetnik 83 (3. deo) 1:03:01

1+ y ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Jovan Đorđević je mlađi sin Slaviše Đorđevića, vlasnika kompanije Smaj produkt, koji je danas na funkciji direktora kompanije.Kako je počeo sa radom u kompaniji, koliko se razlikuje ono što je učio u školi, od realnog stanja u jednoj kompaniji, da li je bilo teško da paralelno pohađa školu i radi, da li je grešio tokom rada i šta se dešavalo nakon …

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#14: User Modeling and Superlinked with Daniel Svonava 1:43:13

1+ y ago1:43:13

1:43:13

In episode number 14 of Recsperts we talk to Daniel Svonava, CEO and Co-Founder of Superlinked, delivering user modeling infrastructure. In his former role he was a senior software engineer and tech lead at YouTube working on ad performance prediction and pricing. We discuss the crucial role of user modeling for recommendations and discovery. Danie…

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Vuk Popović, Quantox Technology - Ja, Preduzetnik 85 1:49:51

1+ y ago1:49:51

1:49:51

Vuk Popović je osnivač kompanije Quantox Technology, IT kompanije koja postoji 17 godina, a bavi se web mobile development-om. Posluju u 7 zemalja i imaju 15 kancelarija sa preko 500 zaposlenih. U preduzetništvo je ušao već sa 14 godina (ako zanemarimo epizode sa prodavanjem igračaka i kompjuterskih igrica drugarima u osnovnoj školi), a sa 15 pomog…

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Milomir Ždrale, Mercuri International - Ja, Preduzetnik 84 2:01:10

1+ y ago2:01:10

2:01:10

Milomir Ždrale je direktor kompanije Mercuri International Srbija, koja je osnovana 2013. godine u Srbiji po franšiznom modelu. Mercuri International iz Švedske je kompanija koja posluje preko 50 godina, izlistana je na Stokholmskoj berzi i jedna je od top 5 kompanija u svetu u oblasti treninga i konsaltinga u sektoru prodaje i upravljanja prodajom…

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Ja, Preduzetnik - Epizoda 83 - Slaviša Đorđević, Smaj Produkt, 1. Deo 1:34:37

1+ y ago1:34:37

1:34:37

Slaviša Đorđević je osnivač porodične kompanije Smaj produkt koja se preko tri decenije bavi proizvodnjom drvo-aluminijum i drvenih prozora, izradom montažnih kuća i izradom nameštaja. Kompanija svoje proizvode prodaje renomiran kupcima u Francuskoj, Švajcarskoj, Austriji, Nemačkoj, Engleskoj, Rusiji...Kako je reagovala okolina kada je sa samo 20 g…

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#13: The Netflix Recommender System and Beyond with Justin Basilico 1:20:32

1+ y ago1:20:32

1:20:32

This episode of Recsperts features Justin Basilico who is director of research and engineering at Netflix. Justin leads the team that is in charge of creating a personalized homepage. We learn more about the evolution of the Netflix recommender system from rating prediction to using deep learning, contextual multi-armed bandits and reinforcement le…

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#12: From User Intent to Multi-Stakeholder Recommenders and Creator Economy with Rishabh Mehrotra 2:05:03

1+ y ago2:05:03

2:05:03

In this episode of Recsperts we talk to Rishabh Mehrotra, the Director of Machine Learning at ShareChat, about users and creators in multi-stakeholder recommender systems. We learn more about users intents and needs, which brings us to the important matter of user satisfaction (and dissatisfaction). To draw conclusions about user satisfaction we ha…

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#11: Personalized Advertising, Economic and Generative Recommenders with Flavian Vasile 1:11:28

2y ago1:11:28

1:11:28

In this episode of Recsperts we talk to Flavian Vasile about the work of his team at Criteo AI Lab on personalized advertising. We learn about the different stakeholders like advertisers, publishers, and users and the role of recommender systems in this marketplace environment. We learn more about the pros and cons of click versus conversion optimi…

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Ja, Preduzetnik - Sumiranje 2022, najava JP kartice i snimak otvaranja Ja, Preduzetnik konferencije 29:22

2y ago29:22

29:22

Kratak osvrt na 2022, najava Ja, Preduzetnik benefit kartice i snimak govora sa otvaranja Ja, Preduzetnik Konferencije, koja je održana od 02-04.11. na Fruškim termama.By Ja, Preduzetnik

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Ja, Preduzetnik - Epizoda 82 - Branko Milutinović, Nordeus 2. deo 1:06:08

2y ago1:06:08

1:06:08

U drugom delu razgovora sa Brankom Milutinovićem saznajte šta su stvari koje je morao da menja kod sebe, kako je izgledalo skaliranje biznisa, koje greške su tu napravljene i koliko je trebalo vremena da se prevaziđe kriza koja je proizašla iz istih, kako je osvestio da mu treba mentor, koji su motivi za vraćanje zajednici..žž+…

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Ja, Preduzetnik - Epizoda 82 - Branko Milutinović, Nordeus 1. deo 1:00:27

2y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Branko Milutinović je suosnivač i direktor kompanije Nordeus, koja se takmiči u industriji igara, najvećoj industriji zabave na svetu, a velikom većinom se to takmičenje odvija u industriji mobilnih igara. Mobilne igre godišnje prihoduju na globalnom tržištu preko $100 milijardi i veća su industrija nego filmska i muzička industrija zajedno. Kompan…

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Ja, Preduzetnik Specijal - Razvoj poslovanja uz Evropsku banku za obnovu i razvoj (EBRD) 35:45

2y ago35:45

35:45

Snimak sa konferencije Ja, Preduzetnik, održane 02-04.11.2022., na kome Aleksandra Miladinović, menadžerka EBRD savetodavnog tima u Srbiji i regionalni koordinator za Zapadni Balkan pojašnjava na koji način možete iskoristiti sve ono što EBRD nudi kako biste uspešno razvili svoje poslovanje.By Ja, Preduzetnik

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#10: Recommender Systems in Human Resources with David Graus 1:03:23

2y ago1:03:23

1:03:23

In episode number ten of Recsperts I welcome David Graus who is the Data Science Chapter Lead at Randstad Groep Nederland, a global leader in providing Human Resource services. We talk about the role of recommender systems in the HR domain which includes vacancy recommendations for candidates, but also generating talent recommendations for recruite…

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Ja, Preduzetnik - Epizoda 81 - Mentorski savet mlađem sebi 3 33:45

2y ago33:45

33:45

Ova epizoda je sastavljena od odgovora naših gostiju na pitanje "Da možeš sada, sa svim onim što znaš, da daš mentorski savet sebi, sa početka preduzetničkog puta, šta bi to bilo?". Odgovori za koje je našim gostima trebalo godine, pa i decenije, rada, truda, poteškoća i raznih izazova da do njih dođu, pa ih nemojte propustiti, jer su od neprocenji…

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Ja, Preduzetnik - Epizoda 80 - Sava Stojanov, Stojanov DOO. 2. deo 46:53

2y ago46:53

46:53

U drugom delu razgovora saznajte šta su ključne stvari koje je naučio od oca, da li je imao viziju da će firma biti takva kakva je danas, kako nije dozvolio da ga strah ne sputa, kako je decu upoznavao sa firmom dok su bili mali...By Ja, Preduzetnik

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