"I think of culture as the collective personality of your team... and numbers ARE at the heart of it." Ever wondered how top companies build unstoppable teams in today’s hybrid work chaos? On this episode of The TFC Business Show, we dive deep with a leader who’s cracked the code on scaling global teams, winning talent battles, and harnessing AI for explosive growth. Meet Our Guest:
- Daniel Sanchez-Grant, SVP International & UK Country Director, Alphasense– an AI-powered market intelligence disruptor. A veteran of LinkedIn’s transformational years (2011-2016) and hypergrowth unicorn InVision
Highlight:
- Why forcing RTO backfires – and when face-time actually drives results
- Daniel’s controversial take on whether culture can be measured in numbers
- How to spot "curious, ambitious" stars (beyond the buzzwords).
- AI’s Hidden Advantage – Why uncertainty makes AlphaSense’s AI mission critical
- Competing in the world’s most expensive market (Singapore) – and winning
"I’ve never seen a company ship product this fast..." – Daniel reveals what fuels AlphaSense’s breakneck innovation Don’t miss this masterclass in building future-proof teams Drop everything and tune in!
What We Discuss:
- 01:17 – Introduction
- 02:22 – Can remote work actually be effective? How does it work in practice?
- 05:21 – How do you evaluate whether someone fits into the company culture?
- 06:35 – What’s your company’s mission, and how does that inform the kind of talent you hire?
- 08:36 – What’s AlphaSense’s house view on remote, hybrid, or back-to-office work?
- 15:53 – How do you ensure communication and alignment when senior leadership is globally distributed?
- 17:21 – How do you handle rapid product changes and translate that into team execution remotely?
- 21:51 – What are the key questions you ask during feedback synthesis and planning?
- 29:23 – Defining culture beyond just statements and working style differences across regions
- 31:26 – Where does Singapore fit in your global strategy, and what are your expansion plans here?
- 35:39 – Why do you think there's such high growth in Asia for your product? And the role of AI in navigating business uncertainty and market shifts
- 37:59 – Are you localising or syndicating data specifically for Asian markets?
- 39:10 – How are you competing for top-tier talent in an expensive market like Singapore?
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