🌍 Finding Your Path in Tech and Beyond
In this episode, I sit down with Mariana Trigo, founder tekya.io & Engineering Manager, where we dive deep into her journey from a background in biology to founding Tekya, where she now helps people navigate tech careers to create fulfilling lives.

✨ Dreaming Big and Living It
Mariana talks about how visualizing her goals through her “dream board” keeps her grounded and aligned. We discuss the importance of setting a vision—not just for work, but for life. It’s all about harnessing personal leadership to move toward those dreams.

🤝 Tech's True Power: People and Connection
Mariana breaks down the misconceptions about tech professionals being “shy and introverted people sitting in a dark room alone.” For her, the tech world is full of passionate, dedicated people who build meaningful connections. This community-driven approach is central to her work at Tekya, where she supports people in pursuing their dreams, both professionally and personally.

💡 Embracing the Logic and Emotion of Leadership
We touch on the unique challenges of leading people versus coding projects. Mariana emphasizes that while coding can follow a strict logic, leading people requires a blend of empathy, curiosity, and patience. Her insights shed light on what it means to be a truly impactful leader in tech.

If you’re seeking a blend of philosophy, humour, and practical wisdom for tech careers and leadership, don’t miss this episode! 🎧

Deverá uma pessoa de Tecnologia ser "amiga" de uma pessoa de Vendas?

Mudando a pergunta: Será possível uma pessoa de Tecnologia ser amiga de uma pessoa de Vendas

Presenciei muitas vezes durante a minha carreira literais "guerras" da área Tecnológica com a área Comercial.

Eu tenho a prova que é possível, e não, não foi por causa do vinho Moscatel Generoso Carcavelos, da Villa de Oeiras.

E o melhor, a vida sempre encontra forma de se acertar. Um dos meus microfones "deu o berro", então além de improvisar o setup também tivemos que "alterar" a dinâmica da conversa, pq só tinha um que funcionava.

E não é q de repente temos um "Council Circle", que na verdade a "limitação" de só uma pessoa poder falar de cada vez (quem tem o "bastão" na mão), acaba por ser um convite a uma escuta e partilha profunda, sem interrupções!

Falamos de muita coisa:

• De como é importâncíssimo abrir para perspectivas diferentes!
• De ser uma obrigação, principalmente de quem passa para líder, de fomentar e dar o exemplo de curiosidade e respeito por outras áreas fora da tecnologica!
• De que não se chega verdadeiramente longe... sozinho.

Se gostas de filosofia, ou se apenas queres uma visão humorada, profunda e apaixonada sobre Vendas e Tecnologia, escuta esse episódio!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Gonçalo Sequeira, Founder and CEO of Hiire, and a passionate recruiter with a unique journey through the realms of tech hiring. Starting out in Human Resources with a flair for connecting with people, Gonçalo shares how his journey from playing "Magic: The Gathering" to leading international recruitment teams has shaped his innovative approach to helping companies find top tech talent.

🎯 Discovering the Human Side of Tech Recruitment Gonçalo reflects on his early experiences in recruitment, including his surprise at the different communication styles in the tech world. He noticed that developers often struggled with self-promotion, which led him to develop techniques that both empower candidates and build trust with clients.

🧩 Creating the Right Fit From his time leading recruitment at Mercedes-Benz I.O. to launching Hiire, Gonçalo talks about the importance of finding cultural and technical matches for his clients. His stories reveal how understanding team dynamics and personalities can make or break a hiring decision.

🌐 Building Hiire with a Vision for the Future Gonçalo’s journey culminated in founding Hiire, a company driven by a partnership-oriented approach to recruitment. At Hiire, it’s not just about filling roles; it’s about crafting career paths and helping clients understand the value of a carefully selected tech team.

For anyone intrigued by the art of recruitment, Gonçalo’s insights are a masterclass in balancing tech requirements with human connection. Hit play and get inspired!