Podcast
The Evolution of Careers and Education: Insights for Founders from Jessica Hinkle, SVP of Strategic Investments at Strada Education
"If you're really committed to developing a solution for EdTech, you want to be focused on how you're going to deliver change to individuals."– Jessica HinkleIn today's fast-paced world, where the traditional career landscape is rapidly evolving, continuous learning...
Rita Ferrandino’s Founder-Centric Strategies and Wisdom for EdTech Companies
"Today's investors are looking for companies to quickly move to profitability, seeking self-sustainability."– Rita FerrandinoCracking through in the EdTech industry these days requires founders to not only embrace sales but also be the face of their company. In the...
Unveiling EdTech’s Future: Owl Ventures MD Amit Patel on Growth, Funding, and Digital Education Trends
"There’s a billion more students that are going to need to be educated, and education technology is going to play a very significant role, and how that is possible."– Amit PatelGet ready for an inside look at the ever-changing EdTech landscape! It’s hard to ignore...
EdTech Triumph: Alejandra Zertuche’s Journey from Senior Analyst to CEO of Enflux and the Keys to Success
"Keep preparing, keep learning. You don’t lose anything by learning and preparing."– Alejandra ZertucheOn the latest On Work and Resolution podcast episode, host Debbie Goodman explores the remarkable career trajectory of Alejandra Zertuche, CEO of Enflux. In just one...
What’s Shaking up in the EdTech Talent Market? Navigating Quiet Hiring, Internal Mobility, and Gen Z Adaptability with Allison Nugent, CPO at Noodle
"As the chief people officer, my focus is getting first-line leaders the tools they need to develop their team and anticipate what comes next."– Allison NugentAmidst the aftermath of the Great Resignation and market shifts, companies are turning inward for talent...
Revolutionizing Work Culture: Shreyasi Singh, CEO of Harappa, on Developing Essential Skills for Navigating the EdTech Landscape
Every quarter, I feel like I’m running a different company because the context of the world is changing so quickly.– Shreyasi SinghDive into the realm of work dynamics transformation as host Debbie Goodman speaks with Shreyasi Singh, Founder & CEO of Harappa, on...
Helping Students Learn Math the Beyonce Way with Dr. Lana Israel, CEO of Muzology
Music is one of the most powerful memory mediums that we as human beings have at our disposal.– Dr. Lana IsraelIt’s uncommon to hear the words “math” and “fun” in the same sentence, but that’s exactly what Dr. Lana Israel, CEO of Muzology, has achieved with her...
Denis Nikolaev, Head of EdTech Investments at Prosus, Unveils Post-Pandemic Trends
“An interesting complement to the use of AI in education is collaborative learning.” – Denis NikolaevThe educational technology landscape underwent a significant transformation during the pandemic. This shift highlighted the efficiency, personalization opportunities,...
Revolutionizing Learning Communities with Candice Faktor, Co-Founder of Disco
“The best way to change your circumstance is through learning.” – Candice FaktorOn this episode of the On Work and Revolution podcast, host Debbie Goodman sits down with Candice Faktor, co-founder and co-CEO of Disco.co, a trailblazing learning community platform...
The AI Revolution: Insights from Sultan Saidov, President of Beamery
The AI Revolution is here, and the EdTech industry is feeling the shift. Over the next 5 years, 60% of individuals will need to reskill or upskill. On this episode of the "On Work and Revolution" podcast, host Debbie Goodman speaks with Sultan Murad Saidov, Co-Founder...
The Answer to Affordable Quality Education: A Talk with EdTech Industry Veteran John Katzman of Noodle
If you’re a parent like me, you’ve probably woken up in a cold sweat thinking about tuition payments…because sending your kids to college & universities is freakin’ expensive. But, truthfully, speaking with John Katzman on this week's episode of the On Work and...
Interviewing Average Candidates? A Plea to Ditch Traditional Hiring in EdTech, with Deeps Ramanathan of Degreed
If you feel like your interviews are 'blah' and the candidates that walk through the door are average at best, it may be time to reassess your hiring process. Because the truth is, when you focus solely on hiring efficiency, finding those exceptional candidates...
BLOGS / OPINIONS
Sales Leader Churn
– Why the Revolving Door?
Here’s a fact: there’s been a significant amount of churn with Sales Leaders in the Ed-tech/Workplace-tech sector in the last 9 months, due to resignation or layoff. Want to know why? The conversations I’ve had with CEO’s who have laid off senior sales leaders,...
Washington Times names Jack Hammer Global a Top 5 Executive Search Firm in EdTech
Thank you, Washington Times, for naming Jack Hammer Global as a Top 5 Executive Search Firm Specialized in EdTech for 2022! The EdTech space has been a hub of innovation over the last few years, and it’s been exciting to see traditional education systems find ways to...
Employee Activism Seeks Education And Opportunities To Thrive In Global Economy
Talent expert, Debbie Goodman, has been in the corporate trenches supporting the pursuits of executives and the companies they call home into better suitable placements that match intention and vibe. She is Group CEO of Jack Hammer, a global group of executive search,...
Working Well
Debbie Goodman Of Jack Hammer Global On How Companies Are Creating Cultures That Support & Sustain Mental, Emotional, Social, Physical & Financial Wellness The pandemic pause brought us to a moment of collective reckoning about what it means to live well and...
5 ways founders and CEOs can diversify their leadership teams – Business Insider
Companies with a rich tapestry of diversity are more likely to out-perform, as well as create thriving, highly engaged cultures. In this Business Insider article, Debbie Goodman – Jack Hammer’s Group CEO – shares advice on how to drive real change within your...
Keeping clear of hiring chaos in hot emerging industries
After more than two decades as an executive recruiter and business leader in frontier and emerging markets, I have lived and worked through numerous waves of hiring splurges as new niches, in new industry sectors and new markets, started to spike. The tech boom in the...