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✅ Join LinkedIn Our Community: / source-technology-ltd  ✅ Join Our Meetup Community groups:  https://www.meetup.com/pro/source-tal...Welcome to "The Tech Lab" podcast, where we explore the world of technology engineering and bring you exclusive conversations with the brightest minds in the engineering industry.Source Talks: The Tech Lab will investigate numerous factors contributing to building, growing, and maintaining effective engineering teams. The hiring trends discussed throughout the podcast series include diversity & inclusion, hybrid working, developing leadership, proactive candidate engagement, and preparing for the future workforce.This podcast series is hosted by Gus Firth, Managing Consultant. Gus is the Division Manager for German Cloud Engineering, representing Cloud Infrastructure, Cyber, and Platform Engineers. Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of engineering hiring and uncover the secrets to building a high-performing engineering organization. Whether you're a seasoned engineering manager or just starting in your career, you'll learn valuable insights and actionable tips that will help you build a world-class engineering team.Episode 7:In this episode I talk with Felipe Furlan da Silva - CTO at JimdoToday, I’m joined by Felipe Furlan da Silva. Felipe is the CTO at Jimdo.  We’ll discuss his journey into Tech, his early life and career in Brazil, his motivations to move to Germany, and his recent successes at Jimdo.↓Connect with me on LinkedIn↓  / gusfirth  ↓Connect with our guest on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/ffurlansilva/ ↓Check out our other podcasts↓https://www.sourcegroupinternational....

The VC Corner presents it's first round table discussion.The VC Corner hosted by Ori Atia is designed to delve into the often-invisible realm of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms and bring forth invaluable insights from seasoned angel investors.Aspiring entrepreneurs and founders prepare to dive into the mechanics of scaling a start-up from scratch.Our host Ori Atia is joined by three esteemed Investors and Venture Capitalists.- Jens Rassloff- Ernst Ludes- Robin HaakFollow our speakers- Jens Rassloffhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jensrassloff/- Ernst Ludeshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ernst-ludes/Robin Haak- https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinhaak/↓Check out the other podcasts on our network↓https://www.sourcegroupinternational.com/podcasts/↓Involved in the Start-up scene? Get in touch to be a guest↓ori.atia@source-technology.com#venturecapital #privateequity #startupinvesting #techinvestments

✅ Join Our Community:https://www.linkedin.com/company/source-technology-ltd/ ✅ Join Our Meetup Community groups: https://www.sourcegroupinternational.com/source-talks-community/ Welcome to "The Tech Lab" podcast, where we explore the world of technology engineering and bring you exclusive conversations with the brightest minds in the engineering industry.Source Talks: The Tech Lab will investigate numerous factors contributing to building, growing, and maintaining effective engineering teams. The hiring trends discussed throughout the podcast series include diversity & inclusion, hybrid working, developing leadership, proactive candidate engagement, and preparing for the future workforce.This podcast series is hosted by Gus Firth, Managing Consultant. Gus is the Division Manager for German Cloud Engineering, representing Cloud Infrastructure, Cyber, and Platform Engineers. Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of engineering hiring and uncover the secrets to building a high-performing engineering organization. Whether you're a seasoned engineering manager or just starting in your career, you'll learn valuable insights and actionable tips that will help you build a world-class engineering team.Episode 6:In this episode I talk with Nehal Shah - Head of Software Engineering at zolarNehal Shah has over 20 years of experience building high-performing teams. He’s recently started at Zolar, where he is the Head of Software Engineering. Previously, he’s led and scaled engineering functions for Berlin giants like Zalando, Babel, and McMakler.↓Connect with me on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/gusfirth/↓Connect with our guest on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehalium/↓Check out Nehal’s blog↓https://blog.nehalium.com/musings/the-think-doer-manifesto/↓Check out our other podcasts↓https://www.sourcegroupinternational.com/podcasts/

The VC Corner hosted by Ori Atia is designed to delve into the often-invisible realm of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms and bring forth invaluable insights from seasoned angel investors.Aspiring entrepreneurs and founders prepare to dive into the mechanics of scaling a start-up from scratch.About our esteemed guest: Robin HaakRobin is the Founder and Managing Partner at Robin Capital, a Solo GP venture established in June 2023. Since its start, the firm has made 12 B2B SaaS investments. Before this, Robin was a General Partner at Revaia, overseeing a 250M Euro Growth Equity Fund in Paris. His earlier entrepreneurial venture includes building SmartRecruiters; the company has over 500 employees and a $1.5 billion valuation, raising $200M with Insight Partners, Silverlake, and Mayfield. At SmartRecruiters, Robin ran Marketing, Operations and sold B2B enterprise software to major companies like Ikea, Visa, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Bosch. He also co-founded Jobspotting, an AI and ML startup. Robin has invested in over 70 companies, five unicorns, and was the first-check investor in N26 and a growth investor in companies such as Algolia, Aircall, and Frontify. Additionally, he founded the charity organization Wo\men Inc. and serves on the supervisory board of Stepstone, a leading global job board. ↓Connect with me on LinkedIn↓  / ori-atia  ↓Connect with our guest on LinkedIn↓   / https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinhaak/ ↓Check out the other podcasts on our network↓https://www.sourcegroupinternational....↓Involved in the Start-up scene? Get in touch to be a guest↓ori.atia@source-technology.com

✅ Join Our Community:   / source-talks-community  ✅ Join Our Meetup Community groups: https://www.meetup.com/pro/source-tal...Welcome to "The Tech Lab" podcast, where we explore the world of technology engineering and bring you exclusive conversations with the brightest minds in the engineering industry.Source Talks: The Tech Lab will investigate numerous factors contributing to building, growing, and maintaining effective engineering teams. The hiring trends discussed throughout the podcast series include diversity & inclusion, hybrid working, developing leadership, proactive candidate engagement, and preparing for the future workforce.This podcast series is hosted by Gus Firth, Managing Consultant. Gus is the Division Manager for German Cloud Engineering, representing Cloud Infrastructure, Cyber, and Platform Engineers. Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of engineering hiring and uncover the secrets to building a high-performing engineering organization. Whether you're a seasoned engineering manager or just starting in your career, you'll learn valuable insights and actionable tips that will help you build a world-class engineering team.Episode 5:In this episode I talk with Alex Federov - Head of Engineering at RIDE CapitalAlex Fedorov, Head of Engineering at RIDE Capital. Alex is an award-winning coder and a distinguished software engineer with 15 years’ of experience. RIDE’s long term vision is to become a modern digital private investment bank that caters to the next generation of investors.We sit down and discussAlex's Journey in the Tech IndustryAdvice for Investing and Overcoming Limiting BeliefsLearning through Code Retreat and Extreme Tuesday ClubChallenges with Motivating the New Generation+ more↓Connect with me on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/gusfirth/↓Connect with our guest on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-the-tdd-fellow/↓Check out our other podcasts↓https://www.sourcegroupinternational.com/podcasts/

The VC Corner hosted by Ori Atia is designed to delve into the often-invisible realm of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms and bring forth invaluable insights from seasoned angel investors.Aspiring entrepreneurs and founders prepare to dive into the mechanics of scaling a start-up from scratch.About our esteemed guest: Kendrick Geluz KhoKendrick Kho is Co-Founder and General Partner of Sierra Madre, a venture capital firm focused on early- and growth-stage start-ups improving business and industrial capabilities. He was most recently a partner at Global Founders Capital, a global venture firm with over $3B in AUM. He was also at Hone Capital where he built some of the venture industry's first AI/ML models for investing. He holds three degrees from Stanford, including a MS in Management Science & Engineering. Kendrick is a first-generation immigrant from the Philippines and continues to support entrepreneurship globally, despite living in the San Francisco Bay Area. ↓Connect with me on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/ori-atia/↓Connect with our guest on LinkedIn↓ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrickgeluzkho/↓Check out the other podcasts on our network↓https://www.sourcegroupinternational.com/podcasts/↓Involved in the Start-up scene? Get in touch to be a guest↓ori.atia@source-technology.com

The VC Corner hosted by Ori Atia is designed to delve into the often-invisible realm of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms and bring forth invaluable insights from seasoned angel investors.Aspiring entrepreneurs and founders prepare to dive into the mechanics of scaling a start-up from scratch.About our esteemed guest: Philipp HerkelmannPhilipp has a diverse background with 10 years of leadership experience that spans from Silicon Valley to Europe and extends to Nepal. For over a decade, he's been involved in driving business innovation and technological advancements. He started his professional journey as a consultant for public finance, moved on to founding a company, and then became a product manager for a Rocket Internet Venture. He then joined Google in sales, which subsequently led him to Alphabet's innovation division at X-The Moonshot Factory in Palo Alto. During his time at university, Philipp founded a marketing agency and later a venture-backed startup, which unfortunately lasted only 2.5 years. He later channeled his entrepreneurial spirit as a private angel investor and then as a partner at Talent InvestorEntrepreneur First until recently. There, he offered guidance and resources to over 300 founders and invested in 30 technology startups, from AI and SaaS to autonomous driving and climate-related innovations. A common thread among these investments is their focus on cutting-edge technology and high-caliber talent.On the academic front, Philipp earned a degree in Public Management and governance and conducted research on Incubation Systems, examining their role in promoting growth in emerging economies. Simultaneously, he founded GiftMe, which introduced the first financial transaction system for tangible goods on Facebook in 2011.Outside of his professional life, Philipp is a father to two daughters, a hobby-chef for his family and community, and an enthusiast of natural sciences. He is a big believer in non-linear careers and offers one himself, from assisting in C-Sections as a paramedic, working briefly as a chef in a chateau in southern France, to providing public finance consultancy in Nepal.↓Connect with me on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/ori-atia/↓Connect with our guest on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipp-herkelmann-5238742b/↓Check out the other podcasts on our network↓https://www.sourcegroupinternational....↓Involved in the Start-up scene? Get in touch to be a guest↓ori.atia@source-technology.com

The VC Corner hosted by Ori Atia is designed to delve into the often-invisible realm of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms and bring forth invaluable insights from seasoned angel investors.We will be exploring the unique aspects of these powerful financial institutions, shedding light on their operations, strategies, and influence on the economic landscape. Aspiring entrepreneurs and founders will find value in our deep dives into the mechanics of scaling a startup from scratch. We delve into: 💡Securing funding for growth💡Providing insights into the pitch process💡Term sheet negotiations💡Due diligence And much much more.About our esteemed guest: Jens RassloffJens has held various global leadership positions in both the technology industry and professional services, including global leadership roles as a senior partner at KPMG international. He possesses an entrepreneurial spirit with a global perspective, combining business acumen and technical expertise.His primary areas of expertise revolve around digital transformation projects and strategic growth initiatives, such as alliances, joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.Jens serves as an investor, strategy advisor, and board member for startups, technology firms, and investment firms/VC funds.At Coparion, he chairs its Advisory Board.Jens divides his time between Germany and the US West Coast, focusing on driving innovations in AI, data, and cloud technologies↓Connect with me on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/ori-atia/↓Connect with our guest on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensrassloff/↓Check out the other podcasts on our network↓https://www.sourcegroupinternational....↓Involved in the Start-up scene? Get in touch to be a guest↓ori.atia@source-technology.com

The VC Corner hosted by Ori Atia is designed to delve into the often-invisible realm of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms and bring forth invaluable insights from seasoned angel investors.We will be exploring the unique aspects of these powerful financial institutions, shedding light on their operations, strategies, and influence on the economic landscape. Aspiring entrepreneurs and founders will find value in our deep dives into the mechanics of scaling a startup from scratch. We delve into: 💡Securing funding for growth💡Providing insights into the pitch process💡Term sheet negotiations💡Due diligence And much much more.About our esteemed guest: Jens RassloffJens has held various global leadership positions in both the technology industry and professional services, including global leadership roles as a senior partner at KPMG international. He possesses an entrepreneurial spirit with a global perspective, combining business acumen and technical expertise.His primary areas of expertise revolve around digital transformation projects and strategic growth initiatives, such as alliances, joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.Jens serves as an investor, strategy advisor, and board member for startups, technology firms, and investment firms/VC funds.At Coparion, he chairs its Advisory Board.Jens divides his time between Germany and the US West Coast, focusing on driving innovations in AI, data, and cloud technologies↓Connect with me on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/ori-atia/↓Connect with our guest on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/jensrassloff/↓Check out the other podcasts on our network↓https://www.sourcegroupinternational....↓Involved in the Start-up scene? Get in touch to be a guest↓ori.atia@source-technology.com

Welcome to "The Tech Lab" podcast, where we explore the world of technology engineering and bring you exclusive conversations with the brightest minds in the engineering industry.Source Talks: The Tech Lab will investigate numerous factors contributing to building, growing, and maintaining effective engineering teams. The hiring trends discussed throughout the podcast series include diversity & inclusion, hybrid working, developing leadership, proactive candidate engagement, and preparing for the future workforce.This podcast series is hosted by Gus Firth, Managing Consultant. Gus has over four years of experience in software engineering recruitment in Germany. His focus is on delivering high-quality React.js, Typescript & Node.js engineers to Enterprise & Scale-Up clients in Germany. Gus highlights the challenges leaders face when hiring, managing, and appraising engineering teams.Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of engineering hiring and uncover the secrets to building a high-performing engineering organisation. Whether you're a seasoned engineering manager or just starting in your career, you'll learn valuable insights and actionable tips that will help you build a world-class engineering team.Episode 4:In this episode I talk with Gabriel Michels the Director of Engineering at Choco.Choco is uniquley positioned as one of the most exciting and forward thinking sustainable food companies out there, working with suppliers and resteraunts to create a global food network that works and lasts."Our vision is to enable a sustainable food system. One that runs transparently and without waste. Sound big? That’s because it is."Gabriel knows what it takes to assemble and lead an engineering team that wants to disrupt and change it's industry for the better.We sit down and discussHow to build the right cultureWhat to look for when recruiting talent into your teamHow newcomers can be effective and thriveHow to avoid miscommunication in your team+ more↓Connect with me on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/gusfirth/↓Connect with our guest on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindthegab/↓Check out our other podcasts↓https://www.sourcegroupinternational.com/podcasts/tags/sgi-podcast/✅ Join Our Community: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/source-talks-community/✅ Join Our Meetup Community groups: https://www.meetup.com/pro/source-talks-community/

The VC Corner hosted by Ori Atia is designed to delve into the often-invisible realm of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms and bring forth invaluable insights from seasoned angel investors.We will be exploring the unique aspects of these powerful financial institutions, shedding light on their operations, strategies, and influence on the economic landscape. Aspiring entrepreneurs and founders will find value in our deep dives into the mechanics of scaling a startup from scratch. We delve into: 💡Securing funding for growth💡Providing insights into the pitch process💡Term sheet negotiations💡Due diligence And much much more.  The first episode of The VC Corner will air in early August in which I have the pleasure of being joined by Ernst Ludes, PhD - CVCapital, Ernst founded TurningPoint Investments, an advisory and investment company. He started his career at McKinsey and moved on into Investment Banking and Private Equity where he became a Partner at EQT Partners. He then founded the European operations of CVCAPITAL, a Chinese Investment Bank. Ernst also holds a PhD in Economics from Freiburg University Whether you're an investor seeking insights into your next big investment, a startup founder looking for guidance, or just a curious individual eager to understand the world of high-stakes investing, The VC Corner has something for you!↓Connect with me on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/ori-atia/↓Connect with our guest on LinkedIn↓https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernst-ludes/↓Check out our other podcasts↓https://www.sourcegroupinternational.com/podcasts/tags/sgi-podcast/↓Involved in the Start-up scene? Get in touch to be a guest↓ori.atia@source-technology.com

Welcome to "The Tech Lab" podcast, where we explore the world of technology engineering and bring you exclusive conversations with the brightest minds in the engineering industry.Source Talks: The Tech Lab will investigate numerous factors contributing to building, growing, and maintaining effective engineering teams. The hiring trends discussed throughout the podcast series include diversity & inclusion, hybrid working, developing leadership, proactive candidate engagement, and preparing for the future workforce.This podcast series is hosted by Gus Firth, Managing Consultant. Gus has over four years of experience in software engineering recruitment in Germany. His focus is on delivering high-quality React.js, Typescript & Node.js engineers to Enterprise & Scale-Up clients in Germany. Gus highlights the challenges leaders face when hiring, managing, and appraising engineering teams.Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of engineering hiring and uncover the secrets to building a high-performing engineering organisation. Whether you're a seasoned engineering manager or just starting in your career, you'll learn valuable insights and actionable tips that will help you build a world-class engineering team.Episode 3:In this episode of Source Talks: The Tech Lab, Gus Firth, Managing Consultant at Source Technology, interviews Akos Zsolt Hochrein, VP of Technology Habyt, a real estate company in Berlin which develops co-living spaces across more than 50 cities worldwide. Habyt offers beautifully designed and community-driven spaces supported by their tech platform, which Akos is responsible for. In his free time, Akos is also an author, a blogger, and occasionally a conference speaker.To watch the visual podcast episode, check out our YouTube channel here.Get ready for an insightful new episode! We dive into a range of topics with our guest, Akos, including his role, the challenges that Habyt are facing right now; the role of a tech leader who works for a non-SaaS company, how to push and deliver features consistently with only a small number of engineers, and how to keep it lean and clean with a growing department.Source Talks: The Tech Lab is powered by Source Technology, a niche technology recruitment agency, Discovering Tech Potential. We work across Cyber Security, Data, Cloud & Engineering in the USA, Europe, and the UK. Source Technology is Part of Source Group International.

In this special episode of the Source Talks podcast join Ben Dale, Manager at Source Technology, as he interviews David Denton on the topic of Kotlin and http4k.David is a London-based Engineering Lead, Trainer and Open Source fanatic. He’s been tippy tapping for about two decades, building software and teams delivering projects working in Finance, Publishing, Internet Provision and the COVID-prevention business. He is the co-creator of http4k, a functional toolkit for building HTTP applications in Kotlin, and spends far too much time thinking about Lego.We hope you enjoy listening!

Welcome to "The Tech Lab" podcast, where we explore the world of technology engineering and bring you exclusive conversations with the brightest minds in the engineering industry.Source Talks: The Tech Lab will investigate numerous factors that contribute towards building, growing, and maintaining effective engineering teams. Hiring trends we'll discuss throughout the podcast series include diversity & inclusion, hybrid working, developing leadership, proactive candidate engagement, and preparing for the future workforce.This podcast series is hosted by Gus Firth, Managing Consultant. Gus has over four years of experience in software engineering recruitment in Germany. Currently, his focus is on delivering high-quality React.js, Typescript & Node.js engineers to Enterprise & Scale-Up clients in Germany. Gus wants to bring to light the challenges leaders face when hiring, managing, and appraising engineering teams.Our podcast aims to bring to light the challenges faced by not only hiring managers but the engineering market itself. Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of engineering hiring and uncover the secrets to building a high-performing engineering organisation. Whether you're a seasoned engineering manager or just starting in your career, you'll learn valuable insights and actionable tips that will help you build a world-class engineering team.Episode 2:In this episode of Source Talks: The Tech Lab; Gus Firth, Managing Consultant at Source Technology, interviews Phil Bennet, the Director of Engineering for Digital Wellness at Kilo Health.To watch the visual podcast episode, check out our YouTube channel here.Get ready for an insightful new episode! We dive into a range of topics with our guest, Phil Bennet, including his time at Klarna and the lessons learned from "Klarnageddon." We discuss measuring organizational structure, the importance of connection within teams, psychological safety, and the authenticity of the "Grit" and "Growth Mindset" industry. Join us as we explore long-term team resilience, building positive connections, and even get a glimpse into Phil's morning routine and favourite food in Berlin. Stay tuned for an episode packed with valuable insightsSource Talks: The Tech Lab is powered by Source Technology, a niche technology recruitment agency, Discovering Tech Potential. We work across Cyber Security, Data, Cloud & Engineering in the USA, Europe, and the UK. Source Technology is Part of Source Group International.

Welcome to "The Tech Lab" podcast, where we explore the world of technology engineering and bring you exclusive conversations with the brightest minds in the engineering industry.Source Talks: The Tech Lab will investigate numerous factors that contribute towards building, growing, and maintaining effective engineering teams. Hiring trends we'll discuss throughout the podcast series include diversity & inclusion, hybrid working, developing leadership, proactive candidate engagement, and preparing for the future workforce.This podcast series is hosted by Gus Firth, Managing Consultant. Gus has over four years of experience in software engineering recruitment in Germany. Currently, his focus is on delivering high-quality React.js, Typescript & Node.js engineers to Enterprise & Scale-Up clients in Germany. Gus wants to bring to light the challenges leaders face when hiring, managing, and appraising engineering teams.Our podcast aims to bring to light the challenges faced by not only hiring managers but the engineering market itself. Join us as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of engineering hiring and uncover the secrets to building a high-performing engineering organisation. Whether you're a seasoned engineering manager or just starting in your career, you'll learn valuable insights and actionable tips that will help you build a world-class engineering team.Episode 1:In this episode of Source Talks: The Tech Lab; Gus Firth interviews Nuno Simaria, ex-CTO of Hello Fresh and newly appointed CTO at Tier Mobility.To watch the visual podcast episode, check out our YouTube channel here.Throughout the episode, Nuno shared his insights on building high-performing teams and the challenges of retaining top engineering talent. He also discussed his experiences working in both the startup space and large enterprises, offering valuable advice on creating an environment for success.One of the most fascinating aspects of the episode was Nuno's journey into the tech industry. He shared how software captured his heart and offered advice to junior software engineers looking to follow in his footsteps. We even got his opinion on the new generation of 'Gen Z' hires, offering unique insights into what companies should look for in these up-and-coming tech professionals.Source Talks: The Tech Lab is powered by Source Technology, a niche technology recruitment agency, Discovering Tech Potential. We work across Cyber Security, Data, Cloud & Engineering in the USA, Europe, and the UK. Source Technology is Part of Source Group International.

Welcome to On The Sofa With SGI! In this episode, our host Demi Emanuel, the Talent Acquisition Manager at Source Group International, will be talking with Tom Wood and Ed Hall about their previous careers and journey to management. We're looking forward to taking you on this journey with us and going you a glimpse of what life is like at SGI! Listen to find out more! You can contact us via our website at sourcegroupinternational.com or find us on LinkedIn at SGI.

Women Who Lead - Episode 4: Vulnerability in the WorkplaceEpisode 4 of Women Who Lead: Post-Covid welcomes a returning guest to the podcast, Dr Martine Zimmermann. Martine Zimmermann is Senior Vice President and Head of Regulatory & Quality Affairs at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. Dr Zimmermann has over 25 years of combined R&D and global regulatory strategy experience. She joined Alexion Pharmaceuticals (part of AstraZeneca since 2021) in 2009 and has since then been dedicated to the registration of several orphan medicinal products across the globe, as well as to the shaping of the regulatory environment for medicines under development for rare diseases. Prior to Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Dr Zimmermann held numerous R&D and regulatory roles in companies such as Aventis (now Sanofi), Servier and H. Lundbeck A/S. Dr Zimmermann also serves currently as a Director in the Board of Inventiva Pharma, and previously in the Board of Caelum Biosciences (now part of AstraZeneca). Dr. Zimmermann has also held several external roles and is currently a member of the Board of the European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE). Martine has been a champion of diversity, equality, inclusion ,and belonging, having been recognized by the Healthcare Businesswoman’s Association as a Luminary in 2020, and efforts by serving as an executive sponsor for Alexion’s flagship Women In Leadership (WIL) employee resource group. Martine is also internally and externally engaged in important initiatives, being Alexion’s Sustainability Leadership sponsor. She received her PharmD from the University Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France, and is based in Dublin, Ireland.This episode looks at vulnerability in the workplace and addresses the inner voice. How can we progress in our careers and fulfill the expectations we have of ourselves? We focus on progression in this episode and approach how we can successfully progress and achieve our goals. Tune in today – and let us know what you think! Xplore Life Science is a boutique life science recruitment agency, dedicated to life science talent. We work across Pharma, Medical Device, and MedTech, in the UK, Europe, and USA. We are the Life Science Specialists of Source Group International. Connect with Xplore Life Science here.

Welcome to On The Sofa With SGI! In this episode, our host Demi Emanuel, the Talent Acquisition Manager at Source Group International, will be talking with Megan Simmonds and Joey Branagan about their previous careers and how they got into recruitment. Interested in hearing their stories? Teaser Megan worked as a Ski Instructor and Joey is an ex-sniper in the British Army. Go ahead and give it a listen!We're looking forward to taking you on this journey with us and going you a glimpse of what life is like at SGI! Listen to find out more! You can contact us via our website at sourcegroupinternational.com or find us on LinkedIn at SGI.

Women Who Lead - Episode 3: The Future of Female Talent in STEM Episode 3 of Women Who Lead: Post-Covid welcomes a new guest to our podcast, Dr. Asha Parekh. Dr. Asha Parekh is co-founder and CEO of Front Line Medical Technologies Inc. Asha completed her Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at Western University in London, Canada and after completing two post-doctoral fellowships, she took the leap into entrepreneurship when co-founding Front Line. Asha is most passionate about medical device innovation and helping to make a global impact. She is also active in Women in Engineering, STEM, and entrepreneurial communities and engages with various groups to discuss her views and experiences in these spaces.  This episode looks at the future generation in STEM, and what organizations should be and could be doing to drive excellence across the industry. We explore the psychology behind career choices and how they can still be guided by gender stereotypes. Tune in today – and let us know what you think! Xplore Life Science is a boutique life science recruitment agency, dedicated to life science talent. We work across Pharma, Medical Device, and MedTech, in the UK, Europe, and USA. We are the Life Science Specialists of Source Group International. Connect with Xplore Life Science here.

Welcome to On The Sofa With SGI! In this episode, our host Demi Emanuel, the Talent Acquisition Manager at Source Group International, will be talking with Raz Karim and Gary Dymant about what it's like to work in recruitment whilst being a full-time parent. Interested in hearing their parenting and recruitment stories? Go ahead and give it a listen!We're looking forward to taking you on this journey with us and going you a glimpse of what life is like at SGI! Listen to find out more! You can contact us via our website at sourcegroupinternational.com or find us on LinkedIn at SGI.