https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-captains-cabin/Avast ye, me hearties, come tither and gather ‘round beneath the Jolly Rogers to listen to an old sea dog wet his whistle and spin a yarn or two with other like-minded luminaries of this here very respectable trade of recruitin’. The tech seas, they are ever shifting, and rounding up stellar deck hands, whether of the engineering persuasion or the product one, is a tricky endeavour at the best of times, and make no mistake.

After no less than a decade and a year at the helm of StratWeb, it was time indeed to shake things up!I am the Captain of this Ship, the Cool Recruiters, and I have enlisted the help of the savviest talent scout and part-time Mermaid this side of the ocean, Alexia 🐬Together we help Startups all over North America attract and retain top talent worldwide.

My background is in computer engineering and headhunting. I understand the challenges clients face in sourcing top Web, mobile and UX talent and how finding and retaining the best resources is key to success in our current economy. We deliver experienced and motivated candidates quickly and transparently, to positively transform your revenue targets and business objectives.Proven benefits to clients:★ Have access to a database of 1,000’s of mid to senior IT professionals, many of whom are passive and not on job boards, resulting in a high quality candidate pool;★ Providing a short list of high quality candidates delivered through a proven selection process – we will only present you with a small number of quality candidates you can trust have the right mix of technical skills, proven experience and cultural fit to your company;★ Your time and money saved – we only work with a small number of businesses at any one time, ensuring your position is given the attention it needs to find you the right person quickly.Proven benefits to candidates:★ Personalized approach - we partner with you and take the time to understand your career goals to ensure we match quality clients and opportunities with you. We fully brief and prepare you for all stages by supporting you through the entire recruitment process;★ Leverage our extensive knowledge, relationships, and connections to find your next role, saving you time dealing with multiple agencies;★ Many of our positions are not advertised so connect with us to explore your best options, let’s have a conversation about your next career move;★ Privacy - We will never send your details to companies without your permission.Please contact me at:martin@stratweb.ca(514) 602-0400www.stratweb.ca

CEO and lead game designer at Beach Bum Games, an irreverent and original game studio specializing in games with a twist and a Beach Bum Attitude 🏄. Surf's up! First game to be published: the world's very first all-inclusive resort strategy game (title TBD).

Wingocard was founded with the objective of creating a new financial system that always puts people first. We’ve all had our share of poor experiences with traditional banks. Why can't banking be more intuitive, transparent and easy to use? As a first step, we are building the ultimate Mobile Banking app designed for teens and their parents. Wingocard was founded by 3 experienced leaders with a strong track record in the technology and start-up space, and it is an honor to help them attract and retain the best top talents in the tech industry.

Business development for a UX consulting firm. Numerous new clients signed in 6 months, such as National Bank of Canada, TD Insurance, Celent, as well as a New York city based company.Also in charge of organizing and taking part in industry events, and negotiating new business partnerships.

In charge of a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform offering online widgets that drive conversion rates, geared at web agencies and developers/freelancers.Negotiation and signup of new clients, such as Desjardins.Complete redesign of the platform (new visual identity, easier navigation and usability) to expand market share and attract new segments.Draft of a launch plan including analysis, development and marketing tasks and milestones for the platform's new iteration.