Raif Rahal, Partner at World Supply International

Expanding Your Workforce: Strategies for International Hiring Success

In this episode, Raif Rahal shares his journey from Brazil to the United States and his extensive experience in building high-performing teams for startups. Discover the key challenges and strategies behind international hiring, especially in Latin America.

Learn how Stride achieved remarkable success by hiring engineers abroad and overcame the hurdles of remote team integration. Raif also offers practical advice on fostering strong relationships with VPs of Engineering and maintaining effective communication throughout the hiring process.

Tune in to gain valuable insights on diversifying your talent pool and building a robust, global team.

00:00 Introduction and Early Beginnings
00:38 Career Journey: From Brazil to the US
01:09 Building Teams and Recruiting Strategies
02:43 Challenges and Opportunities During the Pandemic
03:13 Expanding to Latin America
03:56 Navigating International Hiring
06:27 Cultural Differences in Hiring
17:34 Compensation and Fairness
19:42 Building Relationships with Leadership
22:05 Conclusion and Contact Information