Welcome to another episode of Closer in Tech, where we dive into the transformative landscapes of the digital world. Today, we're excited to have Sinem , Head of Delivery Partnerships at Uber, joining us. Sinem is not only an experienced tech professional but also an advocate for growth, entrepreneurship and career development. With her journey from Istanbul to Amsterdam, Sinem is here to discuss 'The Art of the Career Jump: When and How to Make Your Move.' -- the D2 collective is a global, valu...
Jan 23, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Welcome to another episode of Closer in Tech, where we dive into the transformative landscapes of the digital world. Today, we are honored to have Kate , Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Henry Schein. With over 15 years of experience, Kate has been at the forefront of driving innovative solutions for businesses across industries. She is also a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and an advisory council member at Harvard Business Review. Today, she joins us to share her insights on navigating the 'Digi...
Dec 18, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Arno , a young HR professional and Talent Manager Benelux at Malt. Arno has a deep passion for Human Resources, with a focus on soft HR, and Marketing, particularly Employer Branding. Recently, he and a colleague initiated 'Pride at Malt,' an Employee Resource Group dedicated to LGBTQIA+ topics. Arno joins us to share his valuable insights on launching and sustaining Employee Resource Groups, specifically delving into the journey of Pride at Malt. Welcome, ...
Dec 11, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Today, we're delighted to have Anna Miller with us, Founder and Career Coach at Second Careers, specialized in job search coaching and networking in the tech industry. Our topic: 'How 2023 Became the Year of Networking in the Tech World.' -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based membership community for all professionals working in tech. Our mission is to make the [tech] world feel closer through connection, experiences, and learning. We aim to spark meaningful connections among our members...
Dec 04, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Meet Adriana. Adriana is a professional with an impressive and thriving career in big tech, her last role was in Product Strategy at Google and before that in Sales at LinkedIn, but Adriana's impact doesn't stop there. Now, she dedicates her time to helping Spanish-speaking youth break into the world of Big Tech. With a dedicated following of over 1.2 million across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Adriana shares valuable advice, industry insights, and her personal experiences to empower and insp...
Nov 27, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Today, we're excited to welcome David Gordon, a seasoned professional in Cloud Technology. Our topic: 'The Future of Cloud Computing.' Let's explore various aspects, from cloud models to cybersecurity and remote work impact. Join us for valuable insights from David -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based membership community for all professionals working in tech. Our mission is to make the [tech] world feel closer through connection, experiences, and learning. We aim to spark meaningful co...
Nov 20, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Today, we're thrilled to have Bryony Hunter with us, an expert in employee experience and change management. With roles spanning from KPMG to Just Eat Takeaway.com, and now at Basic-Fit, Bryony is on a mission to help organizations bring experience to the heart of design when building great workplaces. -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based membership community for all professionals working in tech. Our mission is to make the [tech] world feel closer through connection, experiences, and l...
Nov 13, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Meet Ti . A Senior Business Consultant at DEPT, Ti started their tech journey in São Paulo, made a leap to Salesforce, and eventually relocated to the Netherlands. We're going to dig into their experiences working internationally, settling into a new culture, and thoughts on inclusion in the tech industry. Today, we are discussing “Global Tech Journeys” -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based membership community for all professionals working in tech. Our mission is to make the [tech] worl...
Nov 06, 2023•25 min
Meet Josh. Josh Reynolds is a Senior Manager of Partnerships at Remote and a strong advocate for mindfulness. Today, Josh's here to unpack how mindfulness can be a game-changer in aligning values and finding balance in all life areas—work, play, and relationships. Today, we are discussing “Prioritizing Mental Health” -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based membership community for all professionals working in tech. Our mission is to make the [tech] world feel closer through connection, exp...
Oct 09, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Meet Sara. Sara Arecco is the Head of Customer Success at Antavo Loyalty Cloud. With a strong background in sales and an unyielding passion for customer success, Sara is here to discuss the transition from Sales to Customer Success and what it really takes to excel in this vital role. Today, we are discussing "Transition from Sales to Customer Succes" -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based membership community for all professionals working in tech. Our mission is to make the [tech] world ...
Oct 02, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Today's episode features Victoria Stakelum, an expert in alignment and tapping into the subconscious mind for career success. With two decades of experience in Leadership, Personal Effectiveness, and Career Strategy, Victoria will shed light on how aligning your subconscious can turbocharge your work life. Today, we are discussing "How to harness the power of your subconscious mind" Connect with Victoria on LinkedIn here -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based membership community for all ...
Sep 25, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Meet Sarah. Sarah has been the operational powerhouse behind StyleRow, a startup she's been scaling from before the product even existed. With a sharp eye for efficiency and a talent for cost-saving, she's the ultimate problem solver. Her love for finance, negotiation, and process optimization drives her to find better ways. Today, we are discussing “Job Hunt Turbocharge: tips for Igniting Success and securing the Job (and Paycheck) of your dreams.” -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based ...
Sep 18, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Meet Claudia. Claudia is a seasoned expert with 15+ years of experience bridging machine learning and human learning in tech, education, and healthcare. She's delivered 250+ workshops and keynotes in 20+ countries, partnering with organizations like Medtronic and UNESCO. Claudia is a respected speaker on machine learning in education, AI in medical tech, and women's career advancement. She's recognized as one of 365 Inspirational Arab Women for 2020 and actively promotes women's progress through...
Sep 11, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Meet Yaneisha. If there's one word that defines Yaneisha, it's "energy." As an Account Executive for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions and a proud Puerto Rican living in NYC, she believes in the transformative power of technology in communities and organizations. With a diverse background spanning retail, advertising, marketing, non-profit, startups, and IT services, Yaneisha has acquired skills in brand management, project management, business development, leadership, digital transformation, and coa...
Sep 04, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Meet Nicholas. Nicholas Policarpio is a seasoned Senior Account Director and Mindfulness Ambassador at SAP, Personal Transformation Coach, and captivating Public Speaker. In this inspiring podcast episode, we delve into Nicholas's profound journey of personal growth and how mindfulness has become an integral part of his life. Join us as we explore the power of transformation, the impact of mindfulness in both professional and personal spheres, and the wisdom he shares with the world through his ...
Aug 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Meet Mariana, Mariana is a digital marketing expert, TEDx speaker, and career mentor. Mariana is dedicated to help early professionals land amazing jobs. Her mission is to make people feel they are not alone and this shines through in her engaging content. She shares insights and resources to over 50K job seekers across LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram. Today we are speaking about personal branding and career development. -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based membership community for all ...
Aug 21, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Meet Hugo. Hugo is the Founder & CEO at Ritmoo. On LinkedIn, he describes himself as an agent of positive change and someone who enjoys spreading wisdom on growth leadership & scaling up. He shares frequent insights and content on growth leadership and scaling up on LinkedIn and via his newsletter (Baking Growth), as well as creates free resources publicly available on his personal website (https://scalingwithhugo.com). Welcome Hugo! Today we’ll talk about “Maintaining Psychological Safe...
Aug 14, 2023•27 min
Meet Noelia. Noelia is an innovative, enthusiastic consultant who is specialized in career guidance, personal brand, and energy management with over 15 years of experience in sales and building top-performing teams. Her passion for new technologies and people's development brought her to companies with the likes of LinkedIn or Indeed where she learned how important is to understand your energy levels to deliver results and be successful. Connect with Noelia on LinkedIn here -- the D2 collecti...
Aug 06, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Meet Robbert. Robbert has extensive experience in both sales and people management roles. He is passionate about helping his team become the best professionals they can be. Beyond that, he is always on the lookout for strategic ideas that have an impact beyond his team and make sure the wider company wins. Connect with Robbert on LinkedIn here -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based membership community for all those working in tech. Our mission is to make the [tech] world feel closer thro...
Jul 30, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Meet Grace. Grace is a nomadic wander, originally from the UK and currently living in Tel Aviv. She is a personal branding coach. She describes herself as a freedom-seeker and keen adventurer. Grace supports crafting powerful brand identities, full of personality, for solopreneurs & founders who want to stand out, be seen as influential leaders & become memorable. She helps her clients generate consistent inbound leads to their business so they can increase their sales & client-base ...
Jul 23, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Meet Mandy. Mandy is an early remote work advocate. Mandy started out her career at LinkedIn in Dublin and after her time in Ireland, she launched Make The Leap Digital. With Make The Leap Digital, she helps entrepreneurs and companies to build a strong online personal brand and consults on how to work remotely. On top of this, she also manages the very fast-growing remote workers on the LinkedIn Group with 80K members at the moment. Connect with Mandy on LinkedIn here -- the D2 collective is...
Jul 16, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Meet Julien. Julien is an experienced sales professional, having worked at innovative tech organizations such as Glassdoor, Hopin, and Airtable. He is also the CEO and co-founder of Mereo. Mereo is the next-generation donation platform that rewards donors for their contributions to charities, powered by blockchain. Request to join today Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to our newsletter...
Jul 02, 2023•17 min
Meet Alejandro. Alejandro is passionate about everything tech, startups, scaleups, and social impact and disruption. For the past 8 years, he has submerged himself into the tech industry in different ways; being in sales, strategy & operations to leading people and teams. He is currently focused on improving transportation at Uber by making their mobility services a more sustainable form of transport. -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based membership community for all those working in...
Jun 25, 2023•31 min
Meet Deirdre. Deirdre is an experienced Coach and Facilitator with a background in leadership, sales and personal development. I personally truly enjoyed working with her when she was the leader of our sales organization at LinkedIn in Dublin. As she used to do back when we worked together, she makes building deep partnerships with clients the key to her success as well as working collaboratively to design, develop and facilitate change that focus on clients short and long-term goals. Her greate...
Jun 18, 2023•22 min
Meet Catarina. Catarina is a professional advocate for global employment and believes that the future of work knows no borders. As a believer in the potential of remote work, Ana is an expert in debunking remote work myths that hinder companies from embracing the benefits of remote work. She is also passionate about companies that develop tech for wellness and social inclusion. In this interview, Ana will share her insights on the myths surrounding remote work and how to address them. Connect wi...
Jun 11, 2023•28 min
Meet Lisa. Lisa is an experienced sales professional, having worked at innovative tech organizations such as Zoom, previously, and Lucid now. She is passionate about empowering women in the workplace and talking about mental health. Today we have her here with us to discuss “The Power of Authenticity in Sales”. Welcome Lisa. You can connect with her on LinkedIn here -- the D2 collective is a global, value-based membership community for all those working in tech. Our mission is to make the [tech]...
Jun 04, 2023•26 min
Meet Hanna. Hanna is a startup enthusiast and leader passionate about disruptive tech and going to market. Over the last decade, she has built and scaled go-to-market strategies, sales orgs, and revenue at disruptive SaaS, Deep tech, and HR tech companies. She is the former Director of Sales EMEA at Remote, where she built and scaled the EMEA market, revenue, and sales team from 2 to 87 team members, distributed in 22 countries. Today she helps founders and leaders to build high-growth companies...
May 28, 2023•21 min
Meet Charlotte. Charlotte is the CEO of 4-Day Week Global, an organization that is dedicated to promoting the benefits of a shorter workweek. She believes that the idea of a 4-day workweek, along with flexible and reduced hours, is reaching a tipping point and is leading the charge in bringing this change to businesses around the world. Through her Global Pilot Program, she is helping hundreds of organizations embrace this new way of working and is excited about the future. Connect with Charlott...
May 21, 2023•17 min
Meet April. April Lea is a successful product and engineering leader with over a decade of experience. She has been recognized globally as one of the top 100 Emerging Engineering Leaders in 2021. Throughout her career, she has established PMF for several products across web and mobile platforms, onboarded teams, reduced deployment risks, and cultivated positive work environments. She leads teams with a strong focus on compassion and has adapted a number of industry techniques to curate high-perf...
May 15, 2023•24 min
Meet Jakob. Jakob is an adventurer and an advocate for efficient and delightful remote collaboration. With a background in living in 5 countries and working with people from diverse backgrounds, Jakob understands the importance of seamless communication and collaboration in today's fast-paced, globalized world. Currently, he is the founder and CEO of Butter, a virtual platform that aims to revolutionize the way we facilitate workshops and trainings, by creating an environment that is optimized f...
May 08, 2023•22 min
