Dec 12, 202523 min
Chris Kusaba (formerly at Mytra) joins the show to talk about how smaller talent teams can compete in markets where brand recognition is uneven and the demand for AI and robotics talent is rising fast. Chris brings...
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The Talent Tango
Hosted by Elevano · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Some of the most meaningful conversations in recruiting and people leadership never happen on a stage. They unfold in small moments. Two peers talking about the decisions that shaped their careers. A mentor sharing a lesson that changed how they lead. Honest insights that usually stay behind closed doors.The Talent Tango brings those conversations into the open.This show is a space where people and talent leaders talk about their real journeys. The choices that helped them grow. The challenges that tested them. The ideas they rely on as they build teams in a world shaped by rapid technology shifts. Listeners get the kind of perspective you would normally only hear in a private one to one conversation.People. Impact. Technology. These beliefs guide every episode. Great talent work is about understanding people, delivering impact, and navigating the tools and change that define modern work. Our guests share how they bring these forces together throughout their careers.If you want a g
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What is The Talent Tango about?
Some of the most meaningful conversations in recruiting and people leadership never happen on a stage. They unfold in small moments. Two peers talking about the decisions that shaped their careers. A mentor sharing a lesson that changed how they lead. Honest insights that usually stay behind closed doors. The Talent Tango brings those conversations into the open.
Who hosts The Talent Tango?
The Talent Tango is hosted by Elevano. The show has published 167 episodes to date.
What has The Talent Tango covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Competing for AI talent when your brand is smaller" (12 December 2025, 23 minutes), "How Curiosity Turns People Skills Into Real Tech Impact" (12 November 2025, 21 minutes), and "Stop Fixing Processes. Start Designing Systems." (31 October 2025, 30 minutes).
How often does The Talent Tango publish?
The Talent Tango publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 167 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Talent Tango?
Booking probability for The Talent Tango is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Talent Tango requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Talent Tango's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Talent Tango?
The strongest fits for The Talent Tango are Staffing & Recruiting and Business & Management Consulting. The Talent Tango has a business audience.
About the host
Elevano hosts The Talent Tango, a business podcast with 167 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Nov 12, 202521 minThis episode features Todd Hazen, Head of Technical Recruiting at Gusto , in a candid conversation about what it takes to move from non-tech recruiting into the world of technical hiring. Todd shares how he built...
Episode #165
Stop Fixing Processes. Start Designing Systems.
Oct 31, 202530 minKit Krugman, SVP of People and Culture at Foursquare, joins to unpack what it really means to be a systems thinker in people leadership. She explains how to move beyond process for process's sake, design people systems...
Episode #164
The Human Side of AI in Talent
Oct 17, 202529 minAI is reshaping how talent teams work, but it's not replacing the human touch. In this episode, Logan Marsh, Head of Talent Acquisition at Calendly , joins Amir to unpack how AI is transforming recruiting from...
Oct 3, 202524 minEmily Ellis, Chief People Officer at DriveWealth, joins the show to explore what it really takes to lead with compassion when the decisions are hard. From layoffs and shifting priorities to hiring in high-growth...
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Episode #162
How Top People Leaders Pick the Right Tools
Jul 23, 202524 minStartups can't afford to waste time—or budget—on the wrong tools. In this episode, Amir sits down with June Lee, Global Head of People and Culture at Twelve Labs, to unpack how to choose the right people and culture...
Episode #161
Hiring Fast Without Lowering the Bar
Jul 16, 202525 minHow do you scale fast without lowering the hiring bar? In this episode, Mallory Plank, Head of Talent Acquisition at Guidewheel, joins The Talent Tango to break down how she navigates the constant push and pull between...
Episode #160
Why People Teams Need Product Rigor
Jul 9, 202524 minWhat happens when you treat employee experience like a product? Neervi Shah Patel, Chief People Officer at Faire, joins the show to share how her team brings the same level of operational rigor and customer obsession to...
Episode #159
AI Won't Replace HR — But It'll Shrink Your Team
Jul 2, 202522 minWhat does it really look like to run the entire People function solo — and still operate at a strategic level? In this episode, Anisha Thomas, Head of People at Inscribe, shares what it takes to be a team of one at a...
Episode #158
How Great Leaders Rebuild Broken Trust
Jun 25, 202521 minIn this episode of The Talent Tango , Amir sits down with Ashley Utz, Chief People Officer at Happy Money, to explore the complex task of rebuilding trust within organizations—especially during periods of change like...
Jun 11, 202533 minIn this episode, Amir sits down with Greg Russell, VP of Talent Acquisition at CoverGenius, to unpack why talent acquisition should be treated like project management. They explore how applying frameworks like the...
Episode #156
Redefining the Employee-Employer Contract
Jun 4, 202530 minIn this episode, Amir sits down with Suzanne McGovern, Chief People Officer and HR veteran, to explore how the employee-employer relationship has fundamentally changed. From the aftermath of COVID-19 and rise of remote...
Episode #155
Startups Don't Scale Without Real Culture
May 28, 202525 minIn this episode, Brittany Blumenthal, VP of People at HiddenLayer, shares how early-stage startups can intentionally define and evolve their culture. She breaks down the challenges of working with strong founder...
Episode #154
The Employer Branding Strategy That Worked
May 21, 202522 minIn this episode of The Talent Tango , Amir sits down with Caitlin Kamm, Director of People Growth at Envoy, to unpack a real-world employer branding initiative tailored specifically for engineering talent. Caitlin walks...
Episode #153
Why Is Feedback So Awkward?
May 14, 202527 minIn this episode of The Talent Tango , Amir Bormand is joined by Heather Cassar to unpack the nuances of giving and receiving feedback in the workplace. From real-time feedback practices to performance reviews, Heather...
May 7, 202522 minIn this episode, Amir sits down with Girish Mirchandani, Head of Talent at WestBridge Capital, to unpack the nuances of executive recruiting across stages and geographies. From Series A scrappiness to global scale-ups...
Episode #151
Bringing AI into the Interview Process
May 1, 202525 minIn this episode of The Talent Tango , Amir speaks with Allison DiDominick, Senior Technical Recruiting Manager at Flexport, about adopting AI interview tools to tackle inefficiencies in the hiring process. From delayed...
Episode #150
Build a Long-Term Career in Talent
Apr 23, 202526 minWhat does it take to thrive in talent— even when hiring freezes hit ? In this episode, Amir talks with Frank Cebek about building a durable, impactful career in talent acquisition and people leadership. From surviving...
Apr 2, 202523 minIn this episode, Amir sits down with Ashley Wines from Carta to dig into what it really means for talent teams to be proactive, not reactive. They unpack the need for talent leaders to embed themselves into the business...
Mar 26, 202530 minIn this episode, Amir sits down with Michelle King , Head of People and Talent at Notable Health , to break down what it really means to have a strategic relationship with the CEO. From spotting red flags in the...
Recent guests
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Emily Ellis
Director of Communications and Marketing, Animal Agriculture Alliance
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Michelle King
former worship leader and Young Life leader, Alzheimer's Association Heart of America Chapter
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Alex Kim
trauma surgeon, reconstructive specialist, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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Jim Conti
Fractional Chief Sales Officer, Hyde Park Venture Partners
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