Founder stories from the world of Data and AI Beyond the Now: Building the Future of Work with Data & AI S2 | E4 | Making the world a more accessible place for innovators with Jordyn Willens @ Weve - ThinkData Podcast

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10th Jan 2024

S2 | E4 | Making the world a more accessible place for innovators with Jordyn Willens @ Weve

In this special episode, we speak with Jordyn Willens, the Global Program Director at Weve Acceleration, where she is responsible for supporting international growth-stage startups looking to enter and scale in the US market.

She offered great insight into what it takes to set up, launch, and scale a startup in the US.

We discussed the following -

✔Who is Weve and what makes their service unique

✔The steps companies should take when looking to make their first full-time hire in the US

✔What companies should consider when looking to make their first hire?

✔The steps companies should take to a) stand out, b) attract the best possible talent and c) ensure they are embedding the company culture from day one

✔What are the best states/cities to set up in, and why?

✔Are companies better off building an "in-office" culture, or going for fully remote upon launch?

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About the Podcast

ThinkData Podcast
Beyond the Now: Building the Future of Work with Data & AI
If you’re into the latest in Data and AI, and curious about how founders and senior leaders are building and scaling companies in this space, you’re in the right place.

Each episode, we sit down with some of the most interesting voices in the industry, from startup founders to seasoned execs, to hear their stories, lessons learned, and the real strategies behind growing great businesses.

About your host

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Alex Hutchings

I’m the Co-Founder of the Dataworks Group, a specialist talent partner in the world of Data and Artificial Intelligence.

I’ve spent the last 15+ years working at the heart of this space, helping some of the most exciting companies on the planet build world-class Data and AI teams.

Through our roundtables, live events, and right here on the ThinkData Podcast, my goal is simple: to bring you real insights from the fastest-growing talent market in the world.

Whether you’re building, hiring, or just curious about what’s next, you’ll hear straight from the founders and senior leaders shaping the future of work.