Hi fellow subscribers,

If SCALE UP has sparked your curiosity and inspired your growth journey, give a listen to this 🎙️ compelling review of the book, packed with deep insights, practical examples, and thoughtful discussions on the future of work in the era of AGI.

In this podcast episode, you'll explore:

✅ Key strategies from SCALE UP brought to life with real-world applications.✅ Fresh perspectives on adapting to transformative technologies like AGI.✅ Expert commentary on navigating the challenges of scaling up in today’s dynamic world.

Tune in and take your scaling lessons to the next level!

Happy #iwd2024 to all your beautiful and brave women today!

My special guest this week is another brave startup female founder, Anastasia Kuskova, Co-founder and CEO of Sirius, a groundbreaking startup dedicated to revolutionizing sustainability in the mining and metals industry using the power of #ai.

From Moscow to Shanghai, and Geneva to her current home in Amsterdam, it hasn't been an easy ride both professionally and personally. Due to her Russian identity, despite graduating from a top-tier institution, Anastasia faced numerous rejections throughout job interviews. However, her unwavering perseverance led her to repeatedly challenge her own destiny, redefining her life. From strategic consulting to #worldeconomicforum , Anastasia rose through the ranks in world-class organizations, becoming one of the thought leaders in the #ESG space.

In our conversation, Anastasia shares gripping anecdotes from her life stories, illustrating the journey of breaking barriers, defying odds, and relentlessly pursuing her aspirations. She also imparts invaluable leadership insights, particularly aimed at empowering female leaders in today's world.

"If no one is betting on you, bet on yourself!"

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My guest this week is Aki Taha, co-founder of TalentStories, a media company dedicated to making us smarter about the radically changing world of work. TalentStories ships a weekly newsletter with over 1000 subscribers, as well as a must-listen podcast. And it advises leaders and organizations on how to attract, build and engage diverse, world-class teams.

Aki is a fixture in the tech recruiting space with over 20 years of experience leading US and APAC recruiting efforts at renowned tech titans like Google, Uber and Netflix. He’s helped those companies cross the 5 to 1,000 and 1,000-10,000 employee marks in Asia, during some of their highest-growth phases. And has had the chance to work with leaders like Reed Hastings, Travis Kalanick, and Laszlo Bock.

In this interview, we dive into Aki's intriguing personal journey – from his origins as a New Yorker to his experiences living and working across different parts of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. He generously shared the secrets behind his success, and candidly discussed the obstacles he faced while scaling organizations – and himself.

Last, Aki offers up sincere and invaluable advice for recruiters in this incredibly tough job market. As well as tips on how employers can prepare for the massive transformations that are already taking place at work.

This is definitely a heartfelt episode you should not miss! All the more so if you’re a recruiter, or work in a talent function!

“Heartfelt, recruiter-to-recruiter advice on how to weather a downturn -- and why the Talent function needs you!”

My guest this week is Daniel J West, a legendary HR leader and startup founder, with a career spanning over 25 years across North America, Asia-Pacific and EMEA. Daniel has been part of the transformations and rapid scaling of some of the most renowned companies of our time, including Apple, Uber and Morgan Stanley. He has collaborated with industry icons such as Tim Cook and Travis Kalanick, successfully steering organizations through growth phases ranging from inception (0-1) to hyper-scaling (1-100, 100-1000) and pre-IPO (1,000 to IPO). Daniel's influence extends to mentoring high-performing teams and providing strategic guidance to esteemed startups turning into tech giants like Alibaba Group and Careem.

In addition to his remarkable career journey, Daniel is the visionary founder of a groundbreaking people analytics company. Panalyt, his brainchild, offers an intuitive and comprehensive People Analytics solution that seamlessly integrates and analyzes dispersed people data and utilizing reliable people metrics to anticipate risks, inform strategy, and prepare for the future of work.

In this insightful interview, we delve deep into Daniel's journey of scaling companies and explore the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. He generously shares his top advice for the HR leaders of the next generation, offering insights into the future of #AI and its pivotal role in shaping the field of people analytics. Finally, we uncover Daniel's secret ingredients for success and gain a personal glimpse into his life and career trajectory.
"The mentor-mentee relationship is a profound and enduring connection that requires consistent investment of time and effort."

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