Episodes
Angelic Vendette, CEO and founder of Ave Advisory and former Global Head of Marketing at Alo Yoga, shares her journey and insights into marketing and innovation. She discusses her early entrepreneurial spirit and the lessons she learned from working in the service industry. Angelic also talks about her decision to pursue business school instead of acting and the valuable skills she gained from her first job at Deloitte. She shares her leadership style and the importance of assessing character...
Published 05/03/24
In this episode, Lan Phan, author and CEO of Community of Seven, shares her inspiring journey from being a Vietnamese refugee to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader. Lan discusses the influence of her parents' refugee experience on her upbringing and education. She also talks about working in her family's nail and hair salon and the power of community in both gangs and professional settings. Lan shares her transition from teaching to marketing and how she founded Community of...
Published 04/26/24
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Jd5Vc_ASVKg Leah McSweeney discusses her journey from reality TV on The Real Housewives of NY to entrepreneurship, as well as her conversion to Judaism. She shares her experiences and challenges in the entertainment industry and the impact of current events on her personal and professional life. Leah also delves into the origin story of her clothing brand, Married to the Mob, and the inspiration behind it. Leah McSweeney, founder of Married to the Mob, shares her...
Published 04/19/24
Join us for a riveting conversation with Joe Schaeppi, the innovative mind behind Solsten, as we navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence, human psychology, and the transformative power of digital tools. In an era where the line between compelling content and addictive design is increasingly blurred, we dissect the responsibilities and potential of social media. With Joe's expertise in video game development for mental health and cognitive assessments, we weave through personal...
Published 04/12/24
The Collab You Never Know You Needed: Chad & Cheese x #thePOZcast @ TransformHR 2024 LIVE from Transform HR Las Vegas 2024!  Full Video! https://youtu.be/AticJ3mcg5E This is the podcast collab that you never knew you needed until now! I had the honor at Transform HR Las Vegas 2024 to walk the expo floor while interviewing the legendary Chad & Cheese! Yes, Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash blessed me with their time on #thePOZcast! We uncover the unspoken realities of HR Tech and the...
Published 04/09/24
LIVE from Transform HR Las Vegas 2024! Full Video:  Step into the mind of Jeremy Schiff, the AI maestro behind RecruitBot, whose entrepreneurial odyssey is as instructive as it is inspiring. Jeremy's story is not your run-of-the-mill tech tale; it's a chronicle of innovation, from the successful exit with OpenTable to revolutionizing the recruitment industry. As we converse, Jeremy unfolds the significance of targeting the right problems and how a founder's adaptability can lead to...
Published 04/08/24
LIVE from Transform HR Las Vegas 2024! Video: https://youtu.be/iBfV-Bq3spE Dive headfirst into the entrepreneurial trenches with Felix Mitchell, the trailblazing CEO and Founder of Instant Impact, as he opens up about the relentless hustle of building a recruitment empire straight out of college. London's very own game-changer, Felix, joins us to recount the journey of shattering the multi-million-dollar revenue ceiling and revolutionizing talent acquisition with his unique flair. His...
Published 04/07/24
LIVE from Transform HR 2024 Las Vegas: The Evolution of Hiring Efficiency through AI with Siadhal Magos CEO @ Metaview Video: https://youtu.be/o3yebmTsv5c Listen in as we sit down with Siadhal Magos, Co-Founder and CEO of Metaview, where we explore the groundbreaking AI note-taker revolutionizing the recruitment process. Metaview is carving out a niche for itself by enabling recruiters and hiring managers to focus on what truly matters: building meaningful connections with...
Published 04/06/24
LIVE from Transform HR 2024 Las Vegas! Video: https://youtu.be/8MBrcEwYY8Q Unlock the secrets of transforming your employees into powerhouse recruiters as I sit down with Mike Stafiej, CEO @ ERIN, the employee referral platform taking the corporate world by storm. Raise your glasses and join our lively discussion at the Wynn, where we exchange tales of last evening's hilarity and then pivot to the serious business of revolutionizing the referral game. This episode is packed with insights...
Published 04/05/24
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/zi3cn7ahdIw Gail Fierstein, the trailblazing Chief People Officer at CaaStle, joins us to shed light on how their innovative fashion rental service reshapes the retail industry. Imagine being able to wear and experience high-end fashion without the commitment of purchase - CaaStle makes this a reality while tackling the economic and environmental concerns of e-commerce returns. Gail discusses the thrilling new directions for careers in this data-centric market, as...
Published 04/04/24
Full Video: https://youtu.be/GRH6ouCfpzg Have you ever wondered how the art of headhunting has evolved with the rise of digital culture? Kyle Samuels, the brain behind Creative Talent Endeavors, joins us in unraveling the recruitment revolution. From his bold leap leaving corporate recruitment to pioneering his executive search firm, Kyle's narrative is a treasure trove of resilience and innovation. We dissect how the industry has pivoted from simply spotting talent to actively engaging it...
Published 04/03/24
Full Video: https://youtu.be/8js-f-PyGgM Unlock the secrets of transforming your company's hiring approach with Benjamin Encz, CEO & Co-Founder at Ashby, who's redefining the recruitment game through data analytics. We're bringing our series to a close with a powerful discussion on Ashby's innovative strategies, where Benjamin's journey from software engineer to hiring guru illustrates the power of data in tackling common hiring challenges. He takes us behind the scenes, revealing the...
Published 04/02/24
LIVE from Transform HR 2024 Las Vegas: Transforming Adversity into Innovation: The Ethical AI Revolution in HR with Mike Pauletich Full Video: https://youtu.be/mmzq2_erOl0 Prepare to be captivated by Mike Pauletich's extraordinary pivot from the world of mergers and acquisitions to the frontiers of HR innovation. Our conversation unveils how Mike, alongside his wife, built and sold a groundbreaking recruitment marketing agency before facing his next battle: Parkinson's disease. With...
Published 04/01/24
Full Video: https://youtu.be/JfARswyez44 Live from Transform HR Las Vegas 2024! Unlock the secrets of the hidden job market with Summer Delaney, a former journalist turned tech visionary who founded CollabWork, guiding you through a world where your next career move could be lurking just around a digital corner. Our engaging chat with Summer reveals how her innovative platform harnesses the power of community networks to unearth opportunities that often go unnoticed. We traverse the...
Published 03/31/24
Recorded LIVE @ Transform HR 2024 Las Vegas! Video: https://youtu.be/jaKMYDLwvAc Embark on a captivating expedition with Adriaan Kolff, CEO of Matchr, as he charts the course from his early days at Unilever to the entrepreneurial summit, where his venture in senior-level recruitment reshapes the industry. Our thought-provoking conversation sheds light on the uphill battles faced by start-ups, the persistent myths surrounding the role of a recruiter, and the grit required to transition from...
Published 03/30/24
FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/jaKMYDLwvAc Embark on a captivating expedition with Adriaan Kloff, CEO of Matchr, as he charts the course from his early days at Unilever to the entrepreneurial summit, where his venture in senior-level recruitment reshapes the industry. Our thought-provoking conversation sheds light on the uphill battles faced by start-ups, the persistent myths surrounding the role of a recruiter, and the grit required to transition from the corporate grind to the freedom and...
Published 03/30/24
Full Video Interview: https://youtu.be/Ojvn4sHT-VI Dive deep into the evolving world of HR with John Baldino, the mastermind CEO of Humareso, as we unpack the complexities of HR consulting. Our rich discussion spans John's journey from retail personnel roots to leading a pioneering consulting firm, tackling the pressing issues organizations face in HR today. We dissect the essence of adaptable and visionary leadership, probe into the reshaping of workplace hierarchy due to remote work, and...
Published 03/29/24
Full Video: https://youtu.be/qdJ09DB5cgg Unlock the secrets of organizational health as we chat with Kristen Boyle, VP of Marketing at HireRoad, about the groundbreaking People Insight product. Discover how intricately intertwined HR data from recruitment to development can reveal the pulse of your company, pinpointing factors that lead to employee turnover and strategies to boost engagement. Kristen doesn't just offer us a glimpse into the diagnostic power of people analytics; she provides...
Published 03/28/24
Welcome to the first of 14 episodes recorded LIVE at Transform HR 2024 in Las Vegas this March! I am proud to share the first episode with Donald Knight, the Chief People Officer at Greenhouse. Enjoy!  Full YouTube interview: https://youtu.be/1j850x-mcOs Discover the profound impact of parental leave on families and teams as we share heartfelt stories and expert insights with Donald Knight, the Chief People Officer at Greenhouse. Our conversation navigates the personal and professional...
Published 03/27/24
My guest on E316 of #thePOZcast is Kelly Ann Winget! Kelly is an accomplished alternative investments expert and the founder of Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP), the first private equity firm founded and led by a millennial, openly LGBTQ+ woman. Kelly Ann has raised close to $1 billion in capital for startups, energy companies, manufacturing ventures, real estate, and other key emerging markets, including initiatives in Opportunity Zone Funds (OZF), aligning social impact investing through...
Published 03/22/24
My guest on episode 315 of 3thePOZcast is Lyndsay Dowd, a seasoned business coach with a remarkable 25-year career in sales and leadership at IBM, who has garnered recognition as a Top 10 Coach by Apple News. Her passion for reshaping leadership and fostering positive cultures has earned her the 2023 Award for Innovation and Excellence, where she was named Business Coach of the Year. Lyndsay's legacy as an industry leader is underscored by her book, "Top Down Culture: Revolutionizing...
Published 03/15/24
My guest on episode 314 of #thePOZcast is Mark Chaffey. He is the CEO of tech hiring platform Hackajob, a business he co-founded in 2014 aged 20, while studying at uni. Since then, Hackajob has raised $35m investment to back the platform's growth, grown to a team of 120 people and is the largest tech hiring platform in the UK and the US. In this episode, Mark Chaffee, CEO of Hackajob, shares his journey of starting and growing the largest tech hiring platform. He emphasizes the importance of...
Published 03/08/24
First Aired 8/20/21 Laura Gassner Otting is a professional motivational keynote speaker and Washington Post best selling author. Laura’s 25-year resume is defined by her entrepreneurial edge. She served as a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton’s White House, helping shape AmeriCorps; left a leadership role at respected nonprofit search firm, Isaacson, Miller, to expand the startup ExecSearches.com. She founded and ran the Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group, which partnered with the...
Published 03/06/24
Jesse Draper is a mother of 3 boys and founding partner of Halogen Ventures focused on early-stage investing in consumer technology companies led by female and co-ed teams. Jesse, the first solo female GP in Los Angeles, is also a 4th generation venture capitalist, the creator and host of the nominated television series The Valley Girl Show, and the host of the MOMumental Podcast. She is a fierce advocate for investing in women and the opportunity to use technology and innovation to solve...
Published 03/01/24