HRExaminer Radio – Executive Conversations: Episode #227: Lars Schmidt

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HRx Radio – Executive Conversations: On Friday mornings, John Sumser interviews key executives from around the industry. The conversation covers what makes the executive tick and what makes their company great.

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Guest: Lars Schmidt, Founder, Amplify Talent, HROS
Episode: 227
Air Date: February 24, 2017

 

Lars Schmidt is the Founder of Amplify Talent, a boutique agency that helps companies like Hootsuite, NPR, and SpaceX re-imagine the intersection of culture, talent, and brand. Before founding Amplify, he developed innovative talent strategies at NPR; recognized by Mashable, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and others. In prior roles Lars, was responsible for creating scalable high-growth global talent strategies at Ticketmaster, Magento, and several startups in Los Angeles.

Lars is also the Co-Founder of HR Open Source (#HROS), a global initiative to drive innovation and education in HR. He’s a global keynote speaker and podcast host, sharing views and insights around the intersection of talent, culture, brand, digital engagement, and technology.

He is a contributor to Fast Company, Forbes, TechCo, LinkedIn Talent Blog, SHRM, and ERE. He was named a Top 100 Influencer by HR Examiner, included in The Huffington Post’s Top 100 Most Social HR Experts on Twitter, and LinkedIn’s 50 Most Popular Recruiting Influencers. You can find him on Twitter at @Lars.

 

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John Sumser

John Sumser is a principal analyst for HRExaminer, an independent analyst firm covering HR Technology and the intersection of people, tech, and work. John’s mix of experience over the course of his career gives him a broad and unique perspective on the industry. Like anyone trying to process a lot of information, he is two or three steps ahead in some areas and still learning about others. Sumser’s work includes deep research into the nooks and crannies of HR Technology to identify and explain rapidly evolving trends. Built on a foundation of engineering, design, and philosophy, John’s seeks to understand and advise clients on where their technology works best, for whom, and in what context. Each year, John examines the insides of hundreds of companies, their products, and ecosystems. He delivers vendor analysis by building the framework from which to deliver the critique. He is constantly connecting and making visible the front end of change. He can help you see the path of evolution and the risks on the journey. The HRExaminer is Sumser’s vehicle for understanding and explaining the inner workings of the industry. With three weekly podcasts, and written commentary, he covers emerging ideas, the state of the industry, and the executives who operate it.

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