118. Building The Right Culture For Large Global Teams.
People are, especially for services companies, the most important asset for a business.Building the right culture, so the right people want to stay and contribute, is key to success.Easier said than done in today's world of remote work and uncertainty.What are the keys to understanding and building the culture you need?Joining me today, is Alice Yoo LeClair, Senior Vice President and Head of Talent, Culture & Performance at Ascendion — a global leader in digital engineering and talent orchestration.Alice has spearheaded Ascendion’s efforts in aligning human capital strategy with business goals, ultimately transforming the way organizations build and scale digital products. She leads thousands of people working remotely across the world. In our conversation today, we’ll explore:Ascendion’s mission—how they help enterprises tackle digital transformation and talent challenges. Alice’s journey—her career path, leadership philosophy, and what energizes her in this work. Alice’s thoughts on building strong, inclusive tech cultures—especially in remote and hybrid environments. Whether you care about DEI, remote work, or human-centered leadership in tech—this episode is you.Enjoy!
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117. On Music Composition, Gaming, Culture And More.
He was an entrepreneur. He was travelling across the US raising funds for a non profit org building houses for the unhoused.But, wherever he went, he carried his guitar with him. Music was always his anchor.Late into his twenties, he made a pivotal decision. He gave it all up, and found a way to enrol in Berklee, to study music and follow his passion.How did a successful and young Uruguayan entrepreneur pivot from Business and Entrepreneurship into Music?How did his background help him and inform the way he thought and go about playing or composing music?This is the story of Nacho Gonzalez Nappa, an award winning film and video game music composer. Nacho is a very, very talented musician. But I would venture to say he is also a great philosopher and a humanist.In a world where technology advances drastically by the minute, and the cost and time to “create” new things is reduced to mind numbing levels, Nacho’s call for doubling down on our own aesthetic lens, our very own point of view of the world and the magic within, is refreshing, compelling, and timely.I could listen to this one a million times, and always find new golden nuggets. Go for it. Enjoy.
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116. AI in the world of Education.
How is AI impacting the world of Education? What Opportunities exist and how are they being leveraged today? What risks exist? How do we overcome these risks?These are just a few of the topics we talked about in this episode, with Joon Nak Choi, a.k.a. JC, Adjunct Professor at HKUST Business School, and Founder at Learnovate, an edtech startup focusing on making AI useful for educators.JC is the mastermind behind pregrade, an easy-to-use AI grading assistant that allows educators to efficiently grade an entire batch of essays simultaneously using their own rubrics, delivering personalized feedback for each student, while always keeping a human in the loop that maintains accountability and appropriateness in the final evaluation.You don’t want to miss this one. Enjoy!
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115. The World Of Recruiting.
Today we’re diving deep into a topic that touches every growing company: recruitment. More specifically, how we find, attract, and retain great talent in a world that’s constantly shifting.Joining me is Ali Sichel, founder of Fox Talent Solutions, a company that’s not just filling roles, but helping organizations build smarter, more strategic hiring engines. Ali’s journey through the world of recruitment is as inspiring as it is insightful. She’s helped shape teams at high-growth startups and understands both the art and the science of connecting companies with the right people.In this episode, we’ll explore:Ali’s path into the recruiting world, and the pivotal moments that shaped her approachWhy she founded Fox Talent Solutions, and what gap in the market she sawHow her team blends customized search with internal tooling to empower clientsThe trends shaping the future of hiring, from AI and automation to cultural shifts in how people view workAnd what she sees on the horizon for both recruiters and the organizations they supportWhether you're building a team, navigating the job market, or just curious about how the recruiting landscape is evolving; this episode is packed with wisdom and forward-looking insights.Let’s jump in. Here’s my conversation with Ali Sichel.
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114. What’s New In Proptech?
Today, we're diving into a space that impacts nearly every one of us, whether we rent, own, invest, or simply live: real estate.Joining me is Inaas Arabi, the Chief Operating Officer at Block, a fast-growing property management company that's not just managing real estate assets—but reimagining the systems behind them. From centralizing complex operations to integrating AI-driven solutions, Inaas is helping transform how property management works at scale, and how it feels to those who depend on it.In this conversation, we’ll unpack:How Block is redefining what operational excellence looks like in real estateWhy the industry has lagged in tech adoption—and what’s changing nowThe future of ERPs, AI, smart buildings, and even VR in housingAnd why human connection still matters most, even in a tech-powered worldWe’ll also talk about Inaas’s personal journey—from building systems and leading change, to how he stays inspired outside the office.This episode is for anyone fascinated by the convergence of technology, operations, and real human impact. Whether you're in PropTech, managing properties, or just curious about where your rent check is heading—this one’s for you.Let’s get into it. Here’s my conversation with Inaas Arabi.
Mateo Bervejillo interviews Technology Leaders to talk about everything and anything related to Technology and the Future. Guests open up about their stories and opinions on cutting edge topics, in an informal conversation tone.
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