#41 - Cultivating & Nurturing All-Stars Within Your Team - Ahva Sadeghi

Feb 23, 2024 |

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In this episode, I'm joined by Ahva Sadeghi, CEO/Co-founder of Symba, an innovative onboarding and talent management platform:

🌱 Growth & evolution: Symba's evolution from remote internships to new hire readiness highlights adaptability and innovation in talent management.

🌐 Importance of feedback & culture: Customer feedback plays a pivotal role in expanding product capabilities and shaping startup growth trajectories.

💡 Key advice: Ahva stresses the significance of forming a strong team, prioritizing exceptional onboarding experiences, fostering a positive company culture, and maintaining a mindset of continuous learning and adaptation.

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