

Alex Bouaziz
Co-founder and CEO of Deel, the global payroll and HR platform; discusses fundraising, M&A playbook, product and growth strategy, and legal disputes in this episode.
Top 10 podcasts with Alex Bouaziz
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Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 15min
20VC: Deel CEO Alex Bouaziz on Raising $300M+ at a $17BN Valuation | Deel vs Rippling: WTF is Going On | Management Lessons from Ben Horowitz and Nik Storonsky | Deel's M&A Playbook: Lessons from 13 Acquisitions: What Works & What Doesn't
Alex Bouaziz, Co-founder and CEO of Deel, discusses his company's incredible $300M fundraise and $17BN valuation. He dives into the competitive landscape with Rippling, sharing insights on their ongoing legal battles. Bouaziz offers a fresh take on leadership, advocating for hands-on approaches over traditional 1:1s. He also explores Deel's M&A strategy, detailing lessons from 13 acquisitions and the importance of integrating quickly. Plus, he reflects on the emotional significance of payroll and how it shapes human connections.

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Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 14min
Pay Without Borders with Deel, GitLab, and Safetywing
In this engaging conversation, Darren Murph, Head of Remote at GitLab, shares his expertise on building effective remote work cultures. Alex Bouaziz, CEO of Deel, discusses the intricacies of international hiring and compensation, while Sondre Rasch, co-founder of SafetyWing, highlights the importance of health benefits for remote workers. They dive into the future of work, exploring whether the traditional office is dead, the rise of asynchronous communication, and how companies can attract top talent in this evolving landscape.

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Feb 1, 2023 • 45min
20VC: From $57M in ARR to $297M in Just 12 Months; Why Speed of Execution is the Most Important Factor to Success, Hiring 2,000 People in 3 Years Remotely & Secondaries; Why, When and How Much To Take Out with Alex Bouaziz, Co-Founder & CEO @ Deel
In this discussion, Alex Bouaziz, Co-founder and CEO of Deel, shares insights from his journey scaling the HR platform from $57M to an astonishing $295M in annual recurring revenue in just one year. He emphasizes the critical importance of speed in execution for startups and offers tips on balancing rapid growth with maintaining quality. Alex recounts how a simple WhatsApp group helped him identify product-market fit and reveals the challenges of hiring a global remote team, including the need for trust and adapting to diverse market dynamics.

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Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 13min
How Alex Bouaziz Built Deel Into a $17B Giant | Alex Bouaziz & Deel
In this engaging conversation, Alex Bouaziz, CEO and co-founder of Deel, shares his journey from a video game-loving child in a large immigrant family to leading a billion-dollar global payroll platform. He dives into the importance of customer obsession, the impact of remote work trends, and how cold emailing opened doors for his career. Alex highlights his commitment to AI and stablecoins as tools to enhance operations, while reminiscing about his ambitious Disney-inspired startup dreams. Get ready for a blend of entrepreneurship, tech insights, and personal anecdotes!

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Oct 29, 2023 • 2h 33min
#354 - Alex Bouaziz - Deel - Fonder discrètement une décacorne valorisée à 12 milliards de dollars, pour devenir le plus gros DRH du monde
Dans cette discussion fascinante, Alex Bouaziz, fondateur et PDG de Deel, partage son parcours exceptionnel, du MIT à la création d'une licorne valorisée à 12 milliards de dollars. Il révèle les secrets de la gestion d'une équipe mondiale de 3 000 salariés, l'art de la levée de fonds avec plus de 600 millions de dollars collectés, et les défis du travail à distance. Alex explore également la nécessité d'une culture d'entreprise solide et l'impact de son éducation sur sa réussite entrepreneuriale.

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Dec 16, 2024 • 20min
Deel's Hyper-Scale, Game-Changing Approach to Globalization
In a captivating discussion, Alex Bouaziz, CEO of Deel, shares his remarkable journey from environmental engineer to leading an HR tech revolution. He reveals how Deel scaled to 4,500 employees across 100 countries in just five years. Alex dives into the innovations that turned Deel into an Employer of Record powerhouse, the significance of compliance in global hiring, and the game-changing role of AI in enhancing HR processes. Hear about the ambitious strategies behind building a robust global payroll system and the exciting potential of their AI assistant, Deel AI.

Jul 19, 2023 • 19min
EP.15 The Fastest Growing SaaS Startup in History | Co-founders of deel, Alex Bouaziz, Shuo Wang
The co-founders of Deel, Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang, share their journey of revolutionizing global workforce management. They discuss their international backgrounds, fundraising without a pitch deck, and their mission of connecting the global workforce. Insights on market dynamics, remote work trends, and global talent acquisition are also shared.

Nov 22, 2025 • 20min
The Fastest Growing SaaS Startup in History | deel | EO
Alex Bouaziz, CEO and co-founder of Deel, teams up with co-founder Shuo Wang to share their inspiring journey of building the fastest-growing SaaS startup. They discuss how Deel simplifies global hiring and payroll, making it easier for companies to access talent worldwide. Alex reveals the surprising success of raising $629 million without a pitch deck. Shuo highlights their evolution from targeting freelancers to B2B clients, offering insights on scaling sales and fostering a culture of speed and customer focus for rapid growth.

Oct 29, 2023 • 10min
[EXTRAIT] Deel, la révolution du recrutement à l’international - présenté par Alex Bouaziz
Dans cet entretien captivant, Alex Bouaziz, Fondateur de Deel, une plateforme de recrutement international, partage ses réflexions sur l'avenir du travail à distance. Il souligne comment sa société facilite l'embauche mondiale en simplifiant les complexités juridiques. Les défis de l'expansion dans des marchés comme l'Ukraine et la Tunisie sont explorés, tout comme l'importance d'une gestion centralisée des ressources humaines. Enfin, il met l'accent sur l'optimisation de l'expérience employée pour garantir une intégration réussie à l'international.

Sep 20, 2023 • 54min
Growing Deel to $300M+ ARR in Four Years with Co-founder and CEO Alex Bouaziz
Alex Bouaziz, Co-founder and CEO of Deel, shares the journey of growing Deel from zero to $300M+ ARR in four years. Topics discussed include the initial insight around remote work, pivoting before YC demo day, Deel's remote-first approach, fundraising strategies, and the importance of building the right board and selecting committed board members.


