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Welcome to the People Championing Podcast, powered by UJJI. People Championing is all about finding the optimal approach to building high performance teams by creating common ground between Founders and People Leaders. Hear about the latest hiring, training and company culture initiatives, straight from the minds of people leading people in the tech world.

  1. Episode 6: Building Tech Teams - Ana Zucato, Raveena Singh & Rafael Guper | People Championing Podcast | Season 2

    JAN 30

    Episode 6: Building Tech Teams - Ana Zucato, Raveena Singh & Rafael Guper | People Championing Podcast | Season 2

    ๐ˆ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ž๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ž๐จ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐จ๐๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ, we explore the challenges and opportunities of building tech teams in developing markets. Host Rafael Guper, Co-Founder of UJJI, sits down with Ana Zucato, Founder & CEO of Noh, and Raveena Singh, People Leader at Uniqode, to uncover how businesses in Brazil and India navigate unique market dynamics while driving innovation.โฃโฃโฃโฃ Together, they discuss strategies for hiring, scaling, and maintaining team alignment in rapidly evolving environments. From attracting top local talent to creating a culture of knowledge sharing, this episode highlights actionable insights to help entrepreneurs and leaders thrive in emerging economies.โฃโฃโฃโฃ โฃโฃโฃโฃ Key Insights:โฃโฃโฃโฃ - The importance of ๐ฅ๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ in emerging markets.โฃโฃโฃโฃ - ๐’๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฆ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ with company goals.โฃโฃโฃโฃ - Strategies for ๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ž๐๐ ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  across teams.โฃโฃโฃโฃ - Balancing ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก with business scalability.โฃโฃโฃโฃ - The role of ๐š๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง in driving team efficiency.โฃโฃโฃโฃ If you're an entrepreneur, HR leader, or passionate about global tech innovation, tune in for expert advice, exciting perspectives, and key takeaways on building resilient, impactful teams in developing markets. Don't miss the rapid-fire round for fun insights on global vs. local hiring strategies, remote work preferences, and more!โฃโฃโฃโฃ โฃโฃโฃโฃ โžก๏ธ ๐… ๐‘ ๐„ ๐„ ๐ƒ ๐Ž ๐– ๐ ๐‹ ๐Ž ๐€ ๐ƒ:โฃโฃโฃโฃ Scale L&D with A Handbook: https://www.ujji.io/ai-learning-development-handbookโฃโฃโฃโฃ โฃโฃโฃโฃ โžก๏ธ ๐’๐€๐˜ ๐‡๐ˆ ๐Ž๐ ๐’๐Ž๐‚๐ˆ๐€๐‹:โฃโฃโฃโฃ Connect with Rafael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelguper/โฃโฃโฃโฃ Connect with Ana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-zucato/โฃโฃโฃโฃ Connect with Raveena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raveena-singh/โฃโฃโฃโฃ Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujji/โฃโฃโฃโฃ Learn more about UJJI: https://www.ujji.io/โฃโฃโฃโฃ โฃโฃโฃโฃ #TechLeadership #EmergingMarkets #BuildingTeams #LearningAndDevelopment #TechIntegration #SkillsBasedLearning #EmployeeExperience #Automation #Podcastโฃโฃโฃโฃ

    59 min
  2. Episode 5: Making the Right Decisions When Building a Rapidly-growing Business from 0 to 1

    12/12/2024

    Episode 5: Making the Right Decisions When Building a Rapidly-growing Business from 0 to 1

    In Episode 5 of Season 2 of the People Championing Podcast, Rafael explores how to make the right decisions when building a rapidly-growing business from 0 to 1. Joined by Alex Theuma, founder of SaaStock, and Emma Collingwood, SVP of People at Volt.io, this conversation dives deep into how flexible work policies can be a game-changer for scaling businesses. From designing impactful remote-first strategies to overcoming the challenges of maintaining culture and productivity, this episode is packed with actionable advice for founders and People Ops leaders. Discover how to align flexibility with business goals, engage teams in a hybrid world, and prepare your organization to adapt as it grows. If you're navigating the complexities of modern work environments, this episode is a must-listen! _____________________________________________________ Connect with Rafael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelguper/ Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextheuma/ Connect with Emma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-collingwood-65b3a435/ Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujji/ Learn more about UJJI: https://www.ujji.io

    55 min
  3. Episode 4: Integrating the Growing Tech Stack of Tech-Enabled Businesses

    12/05/2024

    Episode 4: Integrating the Growing Tech Stack of Tech-Enabled Businesses

    In Episode 4 of Season 2 of the People Championing Podcast, Rafael takes a deep dive into the fascinating intersection of HR, learning, and technology. Joined by Romain Sestier, Co-founder and CEO of StackOne, and Alexandria Czoschke, Director of Learning & Development for the Americas at JLL, this episode unpacks how organizations can streamline, integrate, and optimize their tech stacks to supercharge workforce engagement and growth. From leveraging automation and analytics to enhance decision-making, to the power of self-service tools in creating a more empowered employee experience, the discussion provides practical insights and forward-thinking strategies for navigating the tech-enabled future of HR and learning. Whether you're an HR leader, L&D specialist, or a tech enthusiast, this episode offers valuable takeaways to transform your people operations. ____________________ Connect with Rafael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelguper/ Connect with Romain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romainsestier/ Connect with Alexandria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-czoschke/ Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujji/ Learn more about UJJI: https://www.ujji.io/

    55 min
  4. Episode 3: Documenting Company Culture for Rapidly Growing Teams

    12/02/2024

    Episode 3: Documenting Company Culture for Rapidly Growing Teams

    In Episode 3 of Season 2 of the People Championing Podcast, Rafael dives into the critical role of documentation in preserving culture and scaling knowledge within rapidly growing teams. Joined by Sarah-Emily Oades, Chief People Officer & SVP Operations at Koa Health and Founder of Blossom Advisory, and Virgile Raingeard, founder of Figures, the discussion unpacks how startups can maintain their cultural DNA and streamline onboarding through effective documentation practices. From identifying risks of culture loss to practical strategies for engaging employees in the documentation process, this episode is a must-listen for founders, leaders, and People Ops pros navigating growth challenges. __________________________________________________________ Connect with Rafael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelguper/ Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seoades/ Connect with Virgile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vraingeard/ Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujji/ Learn more about UJJI: https://www.ujji.io/

    50 min
  5. Episode 2: Leveraging HR Tech to build strong teams - For startups in their early days & beyond

    11/23/2024

    Episode 2: Leveraging HR Tech to build strong teams - For startups in their early days & beyond

    In Episode 2 of Season 2, Rafael chats with Smitha Sanjeev, People Ops Manager at Yonder, and Dovile Hann, COO at Screenloop, about the transformative power of HR tech in team buildingโ€”especially for startups in their early days and as they scale. They unpack how the right tools, from ATS platforms to AI-driven solutions, can revolutionize hiring, reduce bad hires, and maximize productivity. Whether youโ€™re a startup founder or a People Ops pro, this episode offers actionable insights on making tech a cornerstone of your companyโ€™s growth journey. __________________________________________________________ Connect with Rafael: Rafael's LinkedIn Connect with Dovile: Dovile's LinkedIn Connect with Smitha: Smitha's LinkedIn Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: UJJI on LinkedIn Learn more about UJJI: UJJI.io

    53 min
  6. Episode 1: The Importance of the Physical Workplace When Building Teams and Culture

    11/14/2024

    Episode 1: The Importance of the Physical Workplace When Building Teams and Culture

    In the first episode of Season 2, Raf sits down with Asad Hamir, co-founder of sustainable tech company Klyk, and Josรฉ Rubio, Head of People at Spacemade, a flexible workspace provider, to discuss the importance of physical workspaces in building teams and fostering a positive company culture. In conversation with Raf, they explore how well-designed spaces can enhance collaboration, support employee wellbeing, and bring a companyโ€™s values to lifeโ€”all while adapting to the needs of todayโ€™s hybrid and remote teams. Tune in for valuable insights on the evolving role of the workplace in a post-pandemic world. _______________________________________________________________ Connect with Raf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelguper/ Connect with Asad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asadhamir/ Connect with Josรฉ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joserubio/ Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujji/ Learn more about UJJI: https://www.ujji.io/

    52 min
  7. Episode 6: Building a high performance culture through diversity and inclusion

    07/03/2024

    Episode 6: Building a high performance culture through diversity and inclusion

    In Episode 6 of People Championing, we sit down with Joe Seddon (Founder and CEO, Zero Gravity) and Lisa Kalstrom (CHRO at TeamTailor), to chat about how businesses can leverage a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion to build high-performing teams. Joe is the Founder and CEO of Zero Gravity, and has a strong focus on building tech that enables businesses to build diversity into the work culture. Lisa has led the building of inclusion as a mindset at TeamTailor during her time as CHRO.

    48 min
  8. Episode 5: Building transparency, authenticity and documentation into company culture

    06/19/2024

    Episode 5: Building transparency, authenticity and documentation into company culture

    Episode 5 of People Championing, we sit down with Derry Holt (Founder and CEO, One Up Sales) and Eveline Van Belle (Head of People at Bizzy), to talk about the importance of transparency, authenticity and documentation as cornerstones of company culture. Derry is an Angel Investor and the CEO and Founder of One Up Sales. Heโ€™s got a strong focus on ensuring transparency is a key part of his teamโ€™s work culture. Linnea is Head of People at Bizzy and has successfully brought strong documentation and authenticity into the conversation when company culture is being addressed.

    46 min
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Welcome to the People Championing Podcast, powered by UJJI. People Championing is all about finding the optimal approach to building high performance teams by creating common ground between Founders and People Leaders. Hear about the latest hiring, training and company culture initiatives, straight from the minds of people leading people in the tech world.

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