Join us in an engaging episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast as host Adriaan Kolff interviews Annie Wickman, the Head of People at Character.AI. Annie details her career journey from Google to Character.AI, sharing operational and people-focused challenges she faced during a significant transaction with Google and the transition to an employee-owned company. Discover strategies for onboarding, retaining, and motivating employees in a rapidly growing AI startup, and learn about the importance of building trust and efficient onboarding processes.

Gain leadership insights on transparency, remote work culture, and handling company downsizing. Finally, Annie shares her personal career advice on motivation, trust in gut instincts, and overcoming professional challenges. Tune in for a comprehensive look at navigating rapid growth in the AI industry!

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01:07 Annie Wickman's Career Journey

02:08 Character.ai's Recent Developments

03:15 Navigating Market Volatility with Matcher

03:55 Google's Involvement with Character.ai

04:38 Building a Successful Product Company

05:29 Onboarding and Retention Strategies

10:55 Competing in the AI Space 13:10 Building Trust in Leadership

16:00 Real-Life Examples of Managing Change

18:12 The Importance of Transparency in Leadership

20:01 Trends in Workplace Dynamics

24:03 Exciting Opportunities at Character.ai

24:45 Advice for Younger Selves and Overcoming Insecurities

27:42 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/

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Connect with Annie Wickman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-wickman-3332731/

Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/

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In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, we welcome Anne Brandt, co-founder of Invested and a veteran in senior leadership roles at companies like Uber, TomTom, Mollie, and more. Anne discusses the pivotal differences between evidence-based solutions and personal convictions in organizational leadership.

Anna shares insights into the foundational aspects of successful onboarding processes and the essential blend of strategy, leadership, cultural assimilation, and stakeholder management. She also delves into the importance of combining data insights with a human-centric approach, highlighting her work with TechWolf and her observations on the future of the recruitment and talent landscape amidst market volatility.

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01:35 Anna Brandt's Journey and Invested

02:16 Invested's Mission and Approach

03:05 Matcher: Your Recruitment Partner

04:23 Challenges in Building High-Performing Teams

07:09 Balancing Evidence-Based Hiring and Personal Conviction

08:50 Effective Leadership Onboarding

09:57 Strategic Integration and Leadership Roles

12:11 The Importance of Structured Onboarding

21:29 Future of People and Organizations

24:48 Economic Outlook and Recruitment Trends

26:41 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/

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Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/

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In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, Lucy O'Brien, Head of Talent and Ecosystem at Eight Roads, joins us to share her extensive experience in executive search and her current role driving value in a global venture fund. Lucy offers insights into the importance of network building, the challenges of scaling organizations, and the strategies she employs to advise founders on talent acquisition and people strategies.

With a career spanning companies like Nestle, Vodafone, Korn Ferry, and Facebook, Lucy explains the nuances of her roles and how she's adapted to continuously provide value. Tune in to learn about building a successful network, understanding market dynamics, and fostering a culture of trust and agility in leadership.

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00:44 Welcome to the Podcast: Meet Lucy O'Brien

01:27 Lucy's Career Journey: From Executive Search to Eight Roads

02:10 The Importance of Networking in Executive Search

07:46 Transition to Eight Roads: Embracing the Startup Ecosystem

09:53 Role at Eight Roads: Supporting Portfolio Companies

17:44 Challenges and Strategies in Talent Acquisition

23:49 Personal Inspirations and Career Advice

25:38 Current Projects and Future Goals

27:08 Conclusion: Connecting with Lucy O'Brien

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Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchr/

Get in touch with us: https://www.matchr.io/who-we-are/contact/

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Connect with Lucy O'Brien: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyobrien1/

Connect with Adriaan Kolff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriaankolff/

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Books recommended by Lucy:

• "Lean In" by Sheryl Sandberg
• "Drive" by Daniel Pink

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