The People Factor Podcast with Thomas Kohler

Axel is a Munich native with a strong track record in talent acquisition, having honed his skills at renowned companies like Personio, Intel, and Comites. With nearly a decade of experience, he now contributes his expertise to DEDIQ, a private equity investment firm specializing in medium-sized enterprises poised for profitability or already thriving. Axel’s career journey reflects his commitment to fostering success and growth in the business world.

In today’s dynamic business landscape, talent acquisition is more than just a buzzword; it’s the backbone of any successful company. But how do tech companies, especially in the global market, ensure they’re recruiting the right talent? How do they foster a culture that not only attracts top-tier professionals but also retains them?

In today’s rapidly evolving corporate world, managing a global workforce presents unique challenges and opportunities. For organizations like Körber, with a substantial employee base of around 13,000, strategic workforce planning is pivotal.

In the evolving landscape of Human Resources (HR), generative AI emerges as a transformative force, reshaping traditional practices and introducing new paradigms in people and organizational management. Renowned experts like Julian Kirchherr, with extensive experience in guiding public sector and healthcare transformations, highlight the profound impact and potential challenges of integrating generative AI into HR functions.

Listen to Julius, a serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record of founding 12 companies, successfully exiting two, and learning valuable lessons from the three that were closed down. His passion for entrepreneurship is matched only by his commitment to elevating the SaaS ecosystem in the DACH region through his innovative platform, ARRtist (www.ARRtist.net). As an active angel investor, Julius dedicates his expertise and resources to guide startups towards achieving product-market fit and crafting scalable sales strategies. With a hands-on approach, Julius is always eager to share his wealth of knowledge, drawing from his own experiences, both triumphs, and trials, to empower the next generation of business leaders.

The journey of leadership and growth within the SaaS industry is marked by constant evolution, from startup phases to mature business stages. This exploration delves into the essence of effective leadership, the changing dynamics of marketing and sales roles, integrating corporate expertise into startups, the concept of upward leadership, and the cultural shifts experienced during funding transitions.

The startup ecosystem is a dynamic and challenging environment where success hinges on a multitude of factors. From early-stage ventures to scaling businesses, understanding the intricacies of venture capital (VC) collaboration, talent acquisition, and strategic growth is essential. This blog post delves into these critical areas, drawing on the expertise of Adriana Hurduc, a seasoned Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager with a track record of driving growth in several high-profile startups and VC firms.