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𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, we explore the challenges and opportunities of building tech teams in developing markets. Host Rafael Guper, Co-Founder of UJJI, sits down with Ana Zucato, Founder & CEO of Noh, and Raveena Singh, People Leader at Uniqode, to uncover how businesses in Brazil and India navigate unique market dynamics while driving innovation.⁣⁣⁣⁣ Together, they discuss strategies for hiring, scaling, and maintaining team alignment in rapidly evolving environments. From attracting top local talent to creating a culture of knowledge sharing, this episode highlights actionable insights to help entrepreneurs and leaders thrive in emerging economies.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Key Insights:⁣⁣⁣⁣ - The importance of 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 in emerging markets.⁣⁣⁣⁣ - 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 with company goals.⁣⁣⁣⁣ - Strategies for 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 across teams.⁣⁣⁣⁣ - Balancing 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 with business scalability.⁣⁣⁣⁣ - The role of 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 in driving team efficiency.⁣⁣⁣⁣ If you're an entrepreneur, HR leader, or passionate about global tech innovation, tune in for expert advice, exciting perspectives, and key takeaways on building resilient, impactful teams in developing markets. Don't miss the rapid-fire round for fun insights on global vs. local hiring strategies, remote work preferences, and more!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ➡️ 𝐅 𝐑 𝐄 𝐄 𝐃 𝐎 𝐖 𝐍 𝐋 𝐎 𝐀 𝐃:⁣⁣⁣⁣ Scale L&D with A Handbook: https://www.ujji.io/ai-learning-development-handbook⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ➡️ 𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐈 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋:⁣⁣⁣⁣ Connect with Rafael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelguper/⁣⁣⁣⁣ Connect with Ana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-zucato/⁣⁣⁣⁣ Connect with Raveena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raveena-singh/⁣⁣⁣⁣ Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujji/⁣⁣⁣⁣ Learn more about UJJI: https://www.ujji.io/⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ #TechLeadership #EmergingMarkets #BuildingTeams #LearningAndDevelopment #TechIntegration #SkillsBasedLearning #EmployeeExperience #Automation #Podcast⁣⁣⁣⁣

In Episode 5 of Season 2 of the People Championing Podcast, Rafael explores how to make the right decisions when building a rapidly-growing business from 0 to 1. Joined by Alex Theuma, founder of SaaStock, and Emma Collingwood, SVP of People at Volt.io, this conversation dives deep into how flexible work policies can be a game-changer for scaling businesses. From designing impactful remote-first strategies to overcoming the challenges of maintaining culture and productivity, this episode is packed with actionable advice for founders and People Ops leaders. Discover how to align flexibility with business goals, engage teams in a hybrid world, and prepare your organization to adapt as it grows. If you're navigating the complexities of modern work environments, this episode is a must-listen! _____________________________________________________ Connect with Rafael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelguper/Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextheuma/Connect with Emma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-collingwood-65b3a435/Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujji/Learn more about UJJI: https://www.ujji.io

In Episode 4 of Season 2 of the People Championing Podcast, Rafael takes a deep dive into the fascinating intersection of HR, learning, and technology. Joined by Romain Sestier, Co-founder and CEO of StackOne, and Alexandria Czoschke, Director of Learning & Development for the Americas at JLL, this episode unpacks how organizations can streamline, integrate, and optimize their tech stacks to supercharge workforce engagement and growth. From leveraging automation and analytics to enhance decision-making, to the power of self-service tools in creating a more empowered employee experience, the discussion provides practical insights and forward-thinking strategies for navigating the tech-enabled future of HR and learning. Whether you're an HR leader, L&D specialist, or a tech enthusiast, this episode offers valuable takeaways to transform your people operations. ____________________ Connect with Rafael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelguper/ Connect with Romain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romainsestier/ Connect with Alexandria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-czoschke/ Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujji/ Learn more about UJJI: https://www.ujji.io/

In Episode 3 of Season 2 of the People Championing Podcast, Rafael dives into the critical role of documentation in preserving culture and scaling knowledge within rapidly growing teams. Joined by Sarah-Emily Oades, Chief People Officer & SVP Operations at Koa Health and Founder of Blossom Advisory, and Virgile Raingeard, founder of Figures, the discussion unpacks how startups can maintain their cultural DNA and streamline onboarding through effective documentation practices. From identifying risks of culture loss to practical strategies for engaging employees in the documentation process, this episode is a must-listen for founders, leaders, and People Ops pros navigating growth challenges. __________________________________________________________ Connect with Rafael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelguper/ Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seoades/ Connect with Virgile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vraingeard/ Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujji/ Learn more about UJJI: https://www.ujji.io/

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Rafael chats with Smitha Sanjeev, People Ops Manager at Yonder, and Dovile Hann, COO at Screenloop, about the transformative power of HR tech in team building—especially for startups in their early days and as they scale. They unpack how the right tools, from ATS platforms to AI-driven solutions, can revolutionize hiring, reduce bad hires, and maximize productivity. Whether you’re a startup founder or a People Ops pro, this episode offers actionable insights on making tech a cornerstone of your company’s growth journey. __________________________________________________________ Connect with Rafael: Rafael's LinkedIn Connect with Dovile: Dovile's LinkedIn Connect with Smitha: Smitha's LinkedIn Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: UJJI on LinkedIn Learn more about UJJI: UJJI.io

In the first episode of Season 2, Raf sits down with Asad Hamir, co-founder of sustainable tech company Klyk, and José Rubio, Head of People at Spacemade, a flexible workspace provider, to discuss the importance of physical workspaces in building teams and fostering a positive company culture. In conversation with Raf, they explore how well-designed spaces can enhance collaboration, support employee wellbeing, and bring a company’s values to life—all while adapting to the needs of today’s hybrid and remote teams. Tune in for valuable insights on the evolving role of the workplace in a post-pandemic world. _______________________________________________________________ Connect with Raf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelguper/ Connect with Asad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asadhamir/ Connect with José: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joserubio/ Follow UJJI on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ujji/ Learn more about UJJI: https://www.ujji.io/

In Episode 6 of People Championing, we sit down with Joe Seddon (Founder and CEO, Zero Gravity) and Lisa Kalstrom (CHRO at TeamTailor), to chat about how businesses can leverage a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion to build high-performing teams. Joe is the Founder and CEO of Zero Gravity, and has a strong focus on building tech that enables businesses to build diversity into the work culture. Lisa has led the building of inclusion as a mindset at TeamTailor during her time as CHRO.

Episode 5 of People Championing, we sit down with Derry Holt (Founder and CEO, One Up Sales) and Eveline Van Belle (Head of People at Bizzy), to talk about the importance of transparency, authenticity and documentation as cornerstones of company culture. Derry is an Angel Investor and the CEO and Founder of One Up Sales. He’s got a strong focus on ensuring transparency is a key part of his team’s work culture. Linnea is Head of People at Bizzy and has successfully brought strong documentation and authenticity into the conversation when company culture is being addressed.

In episode 4 of People Championing, we’re discussing scaling company culture - how founders and people leaders can come together to build and nurture a culture that grows as their teams expand. Joining the conversation are Roei Samuel - Founder and CEO of Connectd, and Linnea Bywall - Head of People at Alva Labs. Roei is the founder of Connectd, and has worked closely with UJJI to bring his rapidly expanding sales team up to speed with Connectd’s sales tactics, without compromising on the initial culture that the company was founded on. This has helped them enhance ARR, reduce churn and accelerate business expansion to newer geographies. Linnea is a people leader at Alva Labs, focused on building teams that play by each individual’s diverse array of strengths, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual growth. Her approach to hiring and culture has enabled Alva Labs to expand rapidly while organically maintaining the values that the company was built on. Build training programs that put company culture front and center with UJJI - https://www.ujji.io/employers Roei Samuel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roei-samuel/ Linnea Bywall - https://www.linkedin.com/in/linneabywall/

In the third episode of People Championing, Raf chats with Jakob Knutzen⁠ - CEO and Co-Founder of Butter, and Esra Goksel⁠ - People Leader at Eatron to chat about remote teams, and how a business can build a healthy environment for virtual team productivity. Jakob is the founder of Butter, the Zoom for virtual teams. His focus is on helping remote teams find better ways to collaborate. He also runs a team that is entirely virtual and spread across the globe. Esra is a PHD in organisational behaviour, and a People Leader at Eatron Technologies, using science to explain how businesses can implement a culture that enhances wellbeing and productivity for remote employees.