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Imène Maharzi: The hard questions when fundraising & how to respond

Founders who are female, a person of color, LGBTQ, neurodiverse & more.

Our podcast guest is Imène Maharzi, a fellow Techstars mentor in Paris, investor, founder of OwnYourCash, and ally for founders in their journey to growth and impact. Imène shares her experiences and advice for founders on preparing for the hard questions they’ll get when fundraising and how to answer if you’re a founder who is female, a person of color, LGBTQ, neurodiverse and more. 

Recruiting Effectively Despite Brexit

After a long and arduous legal process, it appears that Brexit will finally become a reality this month. What does this mean for companies who are doing business in the UK - specifically, for those who are hiring and recruiting? 

To help us navigate this complex issue, our guest expert is Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions. Gava Talent Solutions is a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services, doing business in over 150 countries.

Listen now for suggestions on how to navigate hiring in a time of uncertainty, what we can and can't predict about Brexit, and more.  

International Contractor, PEO or Employee: What’s Best For Your Global Business?

This Globig podcast focuses on some frequently asked questions about when a company should work with a contractor abroad, when a PEO is best, and at what point setting up a foreign entity and hiring an employee is the right decision. We explore the pros and cons of each option in a variety of situations.

Our guest expert is Suraj Sharma, the Client Services Director of Human Resources at Global Upside Corporation 

Expats and Relocation - “Don’t Get Tripped Up On Expat Taxes”

Taxes are one of those things nobody is thinking about - especially when you are about to relocate abroad for an assignment. Instead, you’ll probably be thinking about the experience and how exciting it will be to work in a new country. But there are massive consequences if you don’t set up your taxes accordingly - especially if you are a citizen or resident of the US, which has a dual-taxation treaty with several countries. 

Here to share how expats and companies can best prepare for international business relocation is guest Ragu Bhargava. Mr. Bhargava is an award-winning and experienced financial executive, entrepreneur, and leader.  He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Upside Corporation - which includes Global Upside, Global PEO Services, Mihi, and Gava Talent Solutions, a conglomerate specializing in international business operating in over 150 countries.

The New EU Timekeeping Ruling: Info And Impact

The new timekeeping ruling in the by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that companies operating in the EU must set up a system that tracks and records the duration of time worked each day by each worker so workers can be properly compensated for overtime work. If your company does business EU, how will this affect you? 

Our guest expert Adam Sheffield, the Chief Revenue Officer for Global Upside Corporation, a global conglomerate specializing in international business operating in 150+ countries, delves into this new law and its effects in this podcast. 

Some Important Things To Know About Immigrating Into Foreign Countries

Immigration is a complex topic. From getting a work visa, to hiring an immigration lawyer, to understanding how political and social change affects the law - there are many details involved in what can be a time-consuming, expensive undertaking. 

To help elucidate this multifaceted procedure, we interviewed Suraj Sharma, the Client Services Director of Human Resources at Global Upside Corporation – which includes Global Upside, Global PEO Services, Mihi, and Gava Talent Solutions, a conglomerate specializing in international business operating in over 150 countries.

Mr. Sharma clarified many aspects about the process of immigration - such as when to hire an outside firm or lawyer, how to prepare documents, what to expect time-wise, and how geopolitical issues can come into play. 

Hiring In California: The CCPA Vs. The GDPR

Our latest podcast focuses on an important issue that is only going to gain more traction in the weeks and months to come: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

We interviewed Bill Armstrong, President of Gava Talent Solutions, about the similarities and differences between the CCPA and the GDPR, the CCPA's effect on HR and hiring, and what companies need to be concerned about regarding regulation. 

Moving Fast Tech Podcast #2 - Sha Ma - Vice President of Engineering at GitHub

In this podcast, we had the opportunity to speak with Sha Ma, Vice President of Engineering at GitHub, the world's leading software development platform. Ms. Ma delves into today's fast-moving, cutting-edge technology, including serverless computing, DevOps, and and operations at scale, and how GitHub is preparing for these new developments. 

How To Do Business Successfully In Australia

Sometimes the countries that seem most similar are the trickiest countries to navigate. When it comes to employment law, benefits and even business setup, Australia is very different from the US in how they approach international expansion and day-to-day business especially regarding employment law. This podcast explores some of the major differences and similarities.

Our guest expert is Ragu Bhargava. Ragu is an award winning and experienced financial executive, entrepreneur and leader. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Upside Corporation – which includes Global Upside, Global PEO Services, Mihi, and Gava Talent Solutions, a conglomerate specializing in international business operating in 150+ countries.

How To Do Business Successfully In Canada

Sometimes the countries that seem most similar are the trickiest countries to navigate. When it comes to employment law, benefits, and even business setup, Canada is much more similar to EU countries than the US in some ways, and not in others for how they approach international expansion. This podcast explores the differences and similarities.

Our guest expert is Bill Armstrong, the president of Gava Talent Solutions, Gava Talent Solutions which is part of the Global Upside group of companies, is a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services, doing business in over 100 countries.