{"id":47447,"date":"2025-10-27T09:10:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T08:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/?p=47447"},"modified":"2025-11-06T14:50:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T13:50:12","slug":"how-corporates-hire-and-manage-freelancers-episode-7-with-mina-bastawros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/how-corporates-hire-and-manage-freelancers-episode-7-with-mina-bastawros\/","title":{"rendered":"How Corporates Hire and Manage Freelancers &#8211; Episode 7 with Mina Bastawros"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we think of&nbsp;<strong>innovation at scale<\/strong>, we often picture massive R&amp;D budgets, complex corporate structures, and layers of approval. Yet, as the world of work transforms, even the biggest players are learning to think \u2014 and act \u2014 more like startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s exactly what\u2019s happening at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbus.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airbus<\/a><\/strong>, where&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/minabastawros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mina<\/strong> <strong>Bastawros<\/strong><\/a>, a seasoned leader in sales, marketing, and innovation, has been quietly reshaping how one of the world\u2019s largest aerospace companies collaborates with independent experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s always very inspiring if you leave an end open to see what freelancers can come up with \u2014 things you may have not thought of. It\u2019s often a nice surprise at the end.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>The Independent Workforce<\/em>, we explored how&nbsp;<strong>corporate innovation meets freelance agility<\/strong>, what it takes to build trust between teams, and why kindness and curiosity are the real engines of progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\ud83d\udc54 How Corporates Hire and Manage Freelancers | The Independent Workforce | Mina Bastawros\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8_zLViXa3KM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Enjoyed this episode?<br><\/strong>Subscribe now on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@freelancermapinternational\/podcasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/21AM2kuLo02pD2zMP847RP?si=fc596df4cb1c4e8a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-independent-workforce\/id1840173073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TIW7-Mina-Bastawros.pdf\">\ud83d\udce9 Download the full transcript \ud83d\udce9<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Moment Airbus Decided to Think Differently<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mina\u2019s journey with freelancers began in&nbsp;<strong>2017<\/strong>, when Airbus challenged its teams to \u201cdream very big.\u201d The goal was simple \u2014 disrupt the way the company operates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe asked ourselves: what if the aircraft of the future was made&nbsp;<em>by the people, for the people<\/em>?\u201d<br>This question led Mina and his team on an eye-opening trip to&nbsp;<strong>Silicon Valley<\/strong>, where they spent time with&nbsp;<strong>Google, Stanford<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Harvard Business School<\/strong>, exploring how open collaboration could transform traditional engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they returned, they built a startup&nbsp;<em>inside Airbus<\/em>&nbsp;\u2014 an intrapreneurial team that would test what\u2019s possible when corporations tap into the&nbsp;<strong>human cloud<\/strong>&nbsp;of independent talent. Three years later, their work became fully integrated into the company\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFrom app development to robotic arms, freelancers helped us move faster, test ideas, and save money \u2014 without losing control.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Big Companies Can Work with Freelancers (Without Losing Controle)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many companies, the biggest fear of working with freelancers is losing oversight. Mina\u2019s answer?&nbsp;<strong>Break the project down<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you ask someone to build the whole car, you\u2019ll fail. But if you ask them to make the nut that fits the wheel \u2014 that\u2019s where freelancers shine.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>He describes the corporate manager\u2019s role as an&nbsp;<strong>architect<\/strong>: connecting the dots between small, specialized contributions while maintaining the bigger vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result? More work done, at a faster pace, with the same budget \u2014 and a motivated ecosystem of external experts who feel part of something bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Trust &#8211; Inside And Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with freelancers, Mina says, is not just about efficiency \u2014 it\u2019s about&nbsp;<strong>inspiration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cTreat them nicely. Make them understand what the bigger picture means. If you inspire them, they\u2019ll inspire you back.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside Airbus, Mina also encouraged his team to act as&nbsp;<strong>advocates for freelance work<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 showing colleagues that independent collaboration isn\u2019t a threat, but a powerful extension of what teams can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBe kind to freelancers. Be genuinely curious about what they can come up with. That curiosity spreads like wildfire.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lessons from Failure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every freelance project went smoothly. Mina shared a story about a videographer who delivered subpar work \u2014 despite multiple rounds of feedback. \u201cWe gave him clear guidelines three times, but the results weren\u2019t there. In the end, we paid for the time spent, but didn\u2019t proceed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That experience taught Mina an important lesson:&nbsp;<strong>ask for portfolios, validate experience, and work with vetted communities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThere are people who steal portfolios or rely too much on AI. Quality comes from respect \u2014 and from real human talent.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Power of Platforms &#8211; and People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Large companies rarely hire freelancers directly. Instead, Mina works through trusted&nbsp;<strong>platforms<\/strong>&nbsp;that manage contracts, payments, and vetting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cBy onboarding one platform, I can reach millions of freelancers. The payment goes to the platform \u2014 and the agility stays with us.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, he finds that&nbsp;<strong>smaller niche platforms<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 focused on specific industries or technical communities \u2014 often outperform big ones in quality and expertise.<br>And it\u2019s not just about tools. It\u2019s about&nbsp;<strong>community<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m part of the Open Assembly ecosystem. It\u2019s full of visionary leaders who believe in collaboration over competition. We all learn from each other \u2014 and that\u2019s how the market grows.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancing Meets AI &#8211; And Digital Twins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mina sees AI as an enabler, not a replacement. From smarter candidate matching to project tracking, automation has made freelance management faster and fairer.<br>But the next frontier, he believes, is&nbsp;<strong>digital twins<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 AI versions of ourselves that can handle conversations, meetings, and even proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA friend of mine created a digital twin of himself. When he\u2019s on vacation, his twin can join calls and answer questions in his own voice. It\u2019s crazy \u2014 but it\u2019s coming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, he insists: ethics must lead the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis economy thrives through kindness, honesty, and ethics. 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