Hiring Nowadays

In this episode, Larissa Rios shares her experience working remotely for an international company, Bento. She discusses her role as an application manager and the challenges and growth opportunities she encountered. Larissa emphasizes the importance of being open-minded, building a strong network, and being proactive on LinkedIn when seeking remote job opportunities. She also highlights the significance of attention to detail and the need to step out of one's comfort zone to learn new skills. Larissa concludes by encouraging others to take risks and pursue remote work.

In this episode, Giuliana, a backend developer from Argentina, shares her experience working for a US startup and discusses the cultural differences between US and Latin companies. She highlights the challenges she faced when transitioning to an international environment, such as dealing with bureaucracy and language barriers. Giuliana also talks about the importance of learning English and the benefits of working for international companies, including the freedom to work remotely and the emphasis on results rather than strict schedules. She advises those seeking international opportunities to practice their English, find supportive mentors, and embrace the fear of new experiences. In this conversation, Giuliana shares her experience and advice on finding opportunities in the US. She discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of networking, building a strong resume and cover letter, preparing for interviews, and overcoming language and cultural barriers. Giuliana emphasizes the need for persistence and determination in pursuing opportunities and expresses gratitude for the support she received throughout her journey.

Ever wonder how to:

• Craft the perfect MVP for your startup?
• Bridge the gap between HR and tech innovation?
• Land your dream job with consistent effort?

Join us as we chat with Ezequiel Muñoz, a placement manager at Mastered and entrepreneur, who shares his unique journey and insights on:

• MVP best practices: Learn how to design, test, and iterate effectively to validate your ideas.
• The future of HR: Discover how tech can transform recruitment and talent management.
• Actionable tips for job seekers: Gain valuable advice on standing out and landing your ideal role.
• Plus: Hear Ezequiel's inspiring story of breaking plates, challenging the status quo, and building a career at the intersection of HR and entrepreneurship.

Don't miss this episode packed with actionable tips and thought-provoking ideas!

Join Alexander McCobin, Founder and CEO of Leap, in a deep dive into conscious capitalism, purpose-driven businesses, and building values-aligned teams.

Explore the challenges of balancing profitability and purpose for startups, the importance of metrics and leading indicators, and the role of purpose in attracting co-founders. Gain insights into establishing and enforcing company values, fostering a purpose-driven culture, and navigating the delicate balance between support and accountability.

Don't miss this enlightening conversation on scaling businesses with a commitment to making the world more prosperous.

Join Calvin in a dynamic conversation with Jeff Cherry, Executive Director of Conscious Venture Lab. Jeff reveals insights into the transformative power of the Stakeholder Mindset, challenging conventional business norms. Explore conscious capitalism, purpose-driven leadership, and actionable strategies for creating value for all stakeholders.

Gain wisdom on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and unlock the keys to sustainable business growth. Jeff's expertise offers a roadmap for businesses aiming to go beyond traditional shareholder-centric models. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on driving innovation and fostering meaningful connections in today's business landscape.

In this insightful episode, Miranda Zolot, General Counsel at Oyster, provides a comprehensive legal perspective on navigating global employment. Miranda discusses various aspects, including compliance, misclassification risks, intellectual property protection, and the differences between employing contractors and full-time employees. She emphasizes the importance of transparency and building strong relationships with a global workforce. Miranda's practical advice is valuable for startups and businesses looking to expand their talent pool internationally. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the legal considerations involved in global employment strategies.

In this episode, co-founder and COO Evan Perlmutter shares the journey of Marqii, a platform for optimizing restaurant listings. From early product team struggles to a flexible approach to budgeting and market conditions, this conversation provides valuable insights for founders and entrepreneurs. Join us to learn from Marqii's experiences in navigating startup growth.

In this edition, Calvin and Alex dive into the importance of referrals in the world of recruiting: Why referrals can sometimes be seen as the real treasures of the recruitment journey. In the end, trusted recommendations can help companies spot amazing talent.

So, stick around as we uncover all the reasons why building solid referral networks should totally be on your radar if you want to supercharge your recruiting game.

Calvin and Alex discuss what strategies you can perform when you are hiring on a budget. Find out how to make the best of your budget on our latest episode!

At Awana, we place the brightest professionals from LATAM on long-term jobs.

Calvin and Alex discuss how you can make hiring more efficient in your company. A deep dive into what makes or breaks new hires through recruiting experience.

At Awana, we place the brightest professionals from LATAM on long-term jobs.

In this one, Calvin and Alex discussed how important it is to go the extra mile when you are thinking of creating a job description for the role you want to close.

At Awana, we place the brightest professionals from LATAM on long-term jobs.

Another pilot episode we recorded for our company's podcast! Part 2! Here we discussed how the tech layoffs first started and what's happening now with developers' salaries! At Awana, we place the brightest professionals in LatAm for long-term jobs.

CEO Calvin Sedao and Alex (Content Creator) spontaneously recorded a podcast about Awana, and this was the result! Enjoy the pilot episode (Part 1) of our upcoming podcast series "Hiring Nowadays" from Awana.

Evan Perlmutter from Marqii talks about his experience hiring with Awana and the developers he is now working with in Latin America.

An honest conversation about the tools, tricks and mindset to keep going and growing in tech. Get a few tips on how to take charge of your career growth with Alexandra Paredes.

Ale Paredes is an Engineering Manager at Stripe and one of the founders of Latinas in Tech NYC. Currently, based in Brooklyn NY. She’s passionate about growing inclusive teams and fostering environments where everyone can do their best work, build resilient and scalable systems, and deliver impactful solutions.

Welcome to the Find your Llama 🔥 presented by Hire Llama, where we invite latinas in tech who have made it to the top to discuss how they did it and get some inspiration to keep walking towards our dream jobs.

Today we have Valentina Pozzebon, UX/UI designer from Mendoza, Argentina. She started her journey as an Editorial Designer to later find her passion designing user experiences. With 6+ years designing engaging user-centered interfaces for diverse industries, Valentina has offered rapid but effective interaction solutions. Valentina has experience in active listening, agile methodologies and working with worldwide clients and multidisciplinary teams.

In this week's episode we take a deep dive into the last mile that many people take in the under served population. Local public transportation has failed these people and Dollaride is doing something to fix this problem. CEO of Dollaride, Su Sanni, discusses how dollar vans have provided an essential service for many people throughout the Burroughs of New York. We discuss how public transportation has failed many New Yorkers and with budget cuts Dollaride becomes ever increasingly more important, especially in under represented areas. Through the podcast we will discuss what transportation deserts are, how Su Sanni got into dollar vans, and are dollar vans illegal?

Our host, Trinell Ball, chats with Andrew Miller. Andrew is a city-builder, urbanist, and futurist, who specializes in mobility, land use, and the public realm, and how to ensure that each enriches the rest. He brings 20 years of experience spanning academia; government at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels; and private sector advisory. Also, he is a leading expert in smart cities, particularly in the mobility networks that will link together the cities of the future. He combines this experience with rigorous problem solving and project management. He has improved public transit operations, optimized bike-lane design, and designed infrastructure cities to benefit from automated vehicles. And he is a talented public speaker, firm ambassador, relationship-builder, and forger of consensus. He can take a mobility project and build a critical mass of success among government, residents, and thought leaders. 

Welcome to the Future of Work Podcast presented by Hire Llama, where we invite industry experts, and fellow entrepreneurs to discuss how in their industry or company the future is already changing. 

Today we have Leslie Short the founder of The Cavu Group, a firm working with organizations and companies to build their diversity and inclusion foundation. We will be discussing what Diversity & Inclusion means in the workplace and how companies should be thinking of it now and in the future.

Hire Llama is a recruitment platform and marketplace building software engineering teams for remote opportunities in Latin America with companies in the United States.

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Join us this week as we discuss The Hiring Startup Environment and Setting Yourself Up for Success with our guest Virgginnia Buccioni-Hillmann. Virgginnia is an experienced senior recruiter form the Bay area. She will be discussing with us how the hiring environment is with startups in San Francisco and through out the US. She will also have tips for how to get ready for a startup interview and how to stand out in this competitive hiring environment. 

Virgginnia's Bio 

Virgginnia is a talent acquisition professional based in the Bay Area with a proven record of building and improving processes that help find companies find the right talent when they need it as well as orienting candidates on career advising and interviewing coaching. Her journey as a talent acquisition specialist has given her a well-rounded background in acquiring talent across many industries, including tech, non-profit, government relations and international organizations. Her current mission is to positively disrupt and improve startups’ strategies in hiring to make them streamlined and comprehensive, as well as including Diversity and Inclusion protocols to empower companies and talent alike with top-notch talent from underrepresented communities. Virgginnia has a business and political science background, and in her free time she enjoys surfing, yoga, and sommelier training.

Ashley Williams from Rizzarr and Calvin Smith from Hire Llama have a conversation about what the future holds for advertising and media. Ashley takes a deeper dive as an entrepreneur and how she views employment and hiring.

Sharia Huda is an EdTech expert having experience as a consultant working with schools to actually working in the school. Sharia offers her insight into where we as a society are going and how technology will play a role in education as a classroom is no longer a shared in-person experience.

Calvin Smith and Trinell Ball, a future society and mobility professional, discuss what it means for people, the planet and society to start working remote. An in-depth discussion on what the pros and cons of working remote and what the future of work looks like.

CEO Joaquin Minerva Talks about his Succesful Fundraise & New Office in NYC too Fully Remote in less than a month.

Future of Hiring Podcast Series

Guest speaker:

Andreas Wuerfel – CEO Hospitality Digital Inc.
METRO AG Director U.S. Strategic Partnerships

Working Remote with a Cross Border Team from Europe