The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly and Rick Chen break down the advent of AI bots that apply for jobs while you sleep. We discuss Job GPT and other similar services that claim to guarantee job interviews with their indiscriminate job applications. Rick thinks through the potential repercussions professionals could face for using these tools and AI technology. Jack shares his insights from his reporting about how employers are using AI and moving too slowly when hiring. After all, maybe employers have brought this upon themselves! ⁠https://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/mhe5kscq https://wired.com/story/this-ai-bot-fills-out-job-applications-for-you-while-you-sleep/

Marcelo Lebre, President and Chief Technology Officer at Remote Marcelo recalls how he transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship. He gives us the rundown of what it was like to build the product that would become Remote.com and when he knew it was time to go all-in on his startup idea. We explore everything from identifying the market potential of a startup idea to recruiting employees worldwide and the challenges of building a global business without any physical offices or locations. http://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/ygksmehz

Shirley Baumer, Director of Product Management at Monday.com Shirley was the first product manager at Monday.com, back when it was a startup with fewer than 30 people. We explore how the company has changed in six and a half years, discussing everything from how the core work management product was conceptualized and built to the opening of new offices worldwide and a Nasdaq IPO. Shirley shares how her untraditional background helped her hit the ground running. She was a journalist before working in tech and intuitively knew how to speak with customers and prospects, decipher their problems and summarize their needs. Coupled with her experience in behavioral economics and background as a medical-tech startup founder, we learn that you don't necessarily need to have an MBA or work in tech previously to succeed in product management. Finally, we get the scoop on how Shirley and Monday.com recruit and hire product managers and tech professionals. She also reveals the common mistakes candidates make in job interviews and what you need to do to stand out. http://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/uqynaxbt

Melanie Quandt, Former Recruiting Manager at Salesforce Melanie has spent more than 10 years as a recruiter placing software engineers, developers, scrum managers, and more at Salesforce. We get the inside scoop into what sets Salesforce apart and how they hire engineers and other experienced professionals. Melanie reveals the performance metrics and key performance indicators she was held to as a recruiter and what that means for job candidates. She also shares the "hack" to get in front of recruiters and hiring managers. Finally, we explore Salesforce's total rewards philosophy and how they competed for talent when their total compensation offer might not be as competitive as other companies. http://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/h3z5bvlm

Jake Leach, Chief Operating Officer at Dexcom Today, Jake is the COO at one of the top medical technology companies in the world. But, before he became responsible for all things product, research and development, and the like, Jake got his start in the industry as an intern. We explore Jake's career journey, including how he learned to apply his studies as an electrical engineer to the health sciences and what gave him the confidence to take a chance on a startup called Dexcom early in his career. Jake also shares his top tips for career growth and leadership. Notably, he explains why one of the most impactful things for his career growth was when he turned down a high-profile leadership role. http://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/3pz372ts

Frank Calderoni, CEO of Velocity Global, shares his career journey from IBM to becoming a c-suite executive and board member of public companies. He discusses the challenges and promotions in his career, the importance of people management, and leadership development. He emphasizes embracing vulnerability, seeking guidance, and surrounding oneself with good people. The podcast also explores alternative paths to career fulfillment and the significance of holistic development for professional growth.

Erika Voss, a VP at Capital One Software, shares how she broke into the tech industry without a technical background. She discusses her transition from a corrections officer, learning technical skills, and emphasizing transferable skills in job interviews. She also explores the challenges of becoming a technical executive and the importance of having someone who believes in you.

Donna Helphrey, VP Talent at Go1, shares insights on standing out as a job candidate at a foreign-based company, different professional cultures worldwide, and negotiation of unique job benefits. She also explores recruiter goals and KPIs and offers career advice on working globally.

Josh Owen, a former developer in the finance industry, shares his journey from working at banks to becoming a two-time CTO in tech. He discusses the day-to-day work of developers on Wall Street and reveals a software he built to save traders 45 minutes daily. The podcast also explores his transition from finance to tech and the changes in being an executive before and after a startup acquisition.

Andrew Duncan, CEO and Managing Partner at Infosys Consulting Andrew hasn't always worked in management consulting, and it's likely one of the reasons he's been so effective as an advisor to companies worldwide and a c-suite executive himself. We dive into his background to learn how engineers, technologists and other experienced subject-matter experts can break into management consulting and why they might want to consider it a career. He also explains the "pyramid" career ladder within the consulting industry and what professionals can do to level up the fastest with promotions, higher-impact projects and more name-brand clients. We also press Andrew to give us a behind-the-scenes look into why companies hire Infosys Consulting and other major consulting firms. He explains whether it's a bad sign if your company hires a consulting firm and what their day-to-day engagements are beyond the stereotypes of face-to-face interviews with executives, spreadsheets and presentations. http://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/70eau02l