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The Independent Workforce by freelancermap – a podcast where we speak with CEOs, recruiters and industry leaders to learn how they work with independent talent: the wins, the challenges, and the lessons learned!

What NASA Taught Me About the Future of Work – Episode 11 with Steve Rader

When you hear โ€œNASA,โ€ you probably think rockets, astronauts, and high-stakes missions in space. You donโ€™t immediately think freelancers. But after almost 36 years at NASA and over a decade leading open innovation and open talent initiatives, Steve Rader has a very clear message for leaders and organisations: โ€œIf your only talent strategy is...

Why Companies Must Rethink How They Work with Freelancers – Episode 10 with Matthew Dowling

Freelancers have always been part of the workforce โ€” but whatโ€™s happening now is different. We are entering a new era shaped by agility, global talent, AI, and the ability for individuals to build careers outside traditional employment. In this evolving landscape, few voices are as influential asย Matthew Dowling, Founder ofย Freelancer Club, leader...

How to Hire a World-Class Consultant in 48 Hours – Episode 8 with David Kรผpper

โ€œIโ€™ve always been curious,โ€ David Kรผpper said. โ€œI started out as a physics nerd, got interested in consulting, and today I still follow my passion โ€” working with talented people on new challenges.โ€ That curiosity became expertpowerhouse, a multi-award-winning marketplace for independent consultants, subject-matter experts, and interim...

How Corporates Hire and Manage Freelancers – Episode 7 with Mina Bastawros

When we think of innovation at scale, we often picture massive R&D budgets, complex corporate structures, and layers of approval. Yet, as the world of work transforms, even the biggest players are learning to think โ€” and act โ€” more like startups. Thatโ€™s exactly whatโ€™s happening at Airbus, where Mina Bastawros, a seasoned leader...

What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Freelancer – Episode 5 with Benjamin Walker

The world of work is evolving, and for many forward-thinking companies,ย freelancers and independent expertsย are no longer a backup option, but a strategic advantage. On a recent episode ofย The Independent Workforceย podcast, we sat down withย Benjamin Walker, Co-CEO ofย nemensis AG, to talk about what makes freelance collaboration succeed or fall...

Overcoming Internal Barriers to Hiring Freelancers – Episode 4 with Eusebi Llensa

In this episode ofย The Independent Workforce, we sat down withย Eusebi Llensa, Co-founder and CEO ofย Outvise, the largest global platform connecting companies with freelanceย business tech experts. With overย 40,000 professionalsย in their network, Outvise isnโ€™t just building a talent marketplace โ€” theyโ€™re reengineering how businesses solve complex...

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