The People Factor Podcast with Thomas Kohler

In the ever-evolving landscape of startups, the journey from Series A to D funding is a critical phase, especially for finance teams. My experience, complemented by insights from Sebastian Schilling, Interim CFO/COO and Fractional CFO at Finoa, has provided me with a profound understanding of this transformative process.

The journey of a tech company towards an IPO (Initial Public Offering) presents unique challenges, especially for HR departments. Annika in der Beek, the Director of People & Organization at ABOUT YOU, shares valuable insights into managing HR in a high-growth tech company transitioning to a public entity. This blog post explores these challenges and the strategies employed to maintain a strong corporate culture and efficient HR operations during such critical phases.

Jochem van der Veer, the CEO of TheyDo, a journey management platform, shares his experience transitioning from agency work to a SaaS business model, focusing on journey mapping, and embracing remote work. His background in UX and Service Design offers valuable perspectives for tech companies looking to enhance customer experience and adapt to modern work environments.

Rudi Bauer was Managing Director of StepStone Austria from 2014 to the end of 2019 and also Chief Evangelist of StepStone Group from 2018 to 2020. He now has 29 years of management and leadership experience in the telecom, IT and advertising industries. In addition to his current role as CCO and Managing Director at WeAreDevelopers.com, he is also co-founder of the Vienna-based agency active concepts, focusing on corporate culture, coaching, strategy consulting and team development.

The tech industry, especially in the DACH market, is witnessing rapid transformations. The podcast episode of “The People Factor” with CTO coach Stephan Schmidt offers profound insights into how CTOs can manage these changes. This blog explores the nuances of goal setting, the pivotal role of CTOs in tech organizations, and the emerging influence of AI in software development.

In the ever-evolving landscape of tech companies, particularly in the DACH region, HR departments face unique challenges. The recent episode of “The People Factor” with Jamie Turner sheds light on a significant issue plaguing HR professionals: change fatigue. As tech companies transition from pre-seed to IPO stages, managing this fatigue becomes crucial for sustainable growth and employee well-being. Her strengths cover diverse areas such as global applications of HR practices on local levels, implementing effective core processes of People Operations, integrating competency management into the daily business of managers and long-lasting leadership development approaches. Jamie is Berlin-based, with her husband and children. They enjoy exploring new cultures and rarely miss a Dodger baseball game!

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.