Brazil (is not) for Beginners with Sebastian Dominguez and Débora Mioranzza
Isaac sits down with Sebastian Dominguez, the CEO of Builders, and Débora Mioranzza, the VP of sales for the Americas at Degreed, to talk about hiring and building teams in Brazil.
Advice for companies hiring foreigners, and how blending local and international perspectives can be advantageous.
The importance of relationship building, indirect communication, and personal connections in Brazilian work culture.
Débora stresses the value of building a diverse team to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
Sebastian gives recommendations to foreigners looking to work in Brazil, including taking the time to understand the market and connect with locals before making long-term commitments.
How decision-making and negotiations look in Brazil versus the U.S.
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Brazil (is not) for Beginners is a podcast about the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Brazil. Host Isaac Matzner is the co-founder of Teddy and has been living and working in Brazil for the better part of a decade. He is based in São Paulo.
Brazil (is not) for Beginners is a podcast about the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Brazil. Host Isaac Matzner is the co-founder of Teddy and has been living and working in Brazil for the better part of a decade. He is based in São Paulo.
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