Nova Talent

A guide to effective onboarding - this is how we do it at Nova! 🚀 A well-crafted onboarding process can boost employee performance by 70% and retention by 82%. At Nova, we've fine-tuned our approach to onboarding, creating a process that our new hires rate consistently 10/10! Discover the strategies that make our onboarding experience a key driver of success and learn how you can replicate this in your organization. 🔗 Your team's future success starts on day one! #Onboarding #HR #EmployeeExperience #CompanyCulture #TalentFirst

Get into your dream MBA/Masters or get your money back. If you’re applying for a Master's/MBA at a top university, prepping is key. At Nova, we are committed to helping our members reach their career goals, and that's why 700+CLUB has become our official community partner. They have helped +2500 students get into the best business schools with a 100% success rate on admission consulting services. Wild, right? As a Nova, you can benefit from exclusive discounts. In fact, a selected group of Novas will have the chance to take part in their guaranteed End-to-End package (Admission Consulting + GMAT + IELTS). If you don’t get into your dream school, you get your money back! You can find all the details (and the exclusive conditions for their GMAT prep courses for Novas) in Nova Connect.

Here's why you might NOT enjoy team building activities 👇 You're not part of Nova. I hate to break it to you, but if you'd joined us last weekend, there's no way you wouldn't have had a blast. Just take a look at our trip agenda: 🍹 Watching the sunset and enjoying a fantastic beach dinner 🧘♀️ Waking up with music and meditation 🏄♀️ Surfing (or giving it a try) the waves 🥩 Savoring a delicious barbecue 😴 Taking the perfect siesta ☮ Getting ready for a Hippie party 🎸 Dining with live music 🎉 Going all out at in an improvised party 🏄♀️ Surviving the hangover while surfing again 💗 Returning home with a full heart All of this gets even more incredible when you are surrounded by the best team ever. If you don’t believe us, just watch the video:

Come meet us on our Open Day! 🎉 Join us as we open the doors to our vibrant professional community and invite you to experience what it is like to be part of Nova firsthand. 🌟 📍 Where?  In our office in Madrid. 📩 Who Is This Event For? Everyone is welcome, whether you're a member or someone who's never heard of us! So what are you waiting for? Sign up at this link! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dHvBvDty #openday #Nova #Networking

Transforming performance with OKRs: learn from our journey 🎯 In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of business, how we set and measure goals needs to evolve too. At Nova, we've embraced the power of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to drive our team's performance to new heights. We learned some hard lessons along the way, but these have been crucial in refining our approach and achieving better alignment and focus across the organization. 📈 Whether you're just starting with OKRs or looking to improve your existing processes, our story is packed with insights and practical advice. #OKRs #PerformanceManagement #TeamGoals #NovaInsights

Allow us to introduce our next Nova Experience speaker: Elena González-Blanco García 🎉 Elena is a leading figure in the world of #AI, acting as the Head of AI for EMEA Digital Natives at Microsoft. 👉 As one of our most passionate and committed Novas, we couldn’t pass up the "AI-dea" of having her speak at this year’s event, especially with the future of work as the main theme. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from some of the leading experts in the field. Connect with other passionate Novas, share your interests, and enjoy a weekend on the beautiful island of Ibiza. Apply for a spot now! (link in the comments)

Maximizing ROI at industry events: insights from our experience at South Summit 💡 At Nova, we recently ventured into sponsoring our first-ever fair at the South Summit, and today we are sharing with you how it went for us! 🚀 Whether you're a startup founder, a marketing guru, or just curious about enhancing your event strategy, you'll find valuable insights. 🔑 Key Takeaway: It's an all-in commitment or nothing when it comes to making the most out of these events. We'll break down our approach that led to a significant ROI, offering you actionable strategies to apply at your next fair. #NovaInsights #SouthSummit #BusinessFairs #EventMarketing #NetworkingSuccess

𝟓𝟐 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝟏𝟑 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬, 𝟑 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝟏 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 This past weekend, we hosted a startup hackathon at our offices. The goal was to develop the MVP of a startup focused on artificial intelligence. To achieve this, we had the support of: 🐪☕ Café Dromedario, our sponsor and coffee provider, who ensured everyone's energy levels were at their peak. 🧑🏼🏫  𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 on MVP building and pitching were crucial for participants, providing them with guidelines for success over the weekend. Huge shout out and thank you Nacho Sánchez and Álvaro Pérez! 🧘♀️ 𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 who provided individual sessions for all participants. A big thank you to some of our outstanding Novas: Ignacio Corroto, Jaime Aznar, Caio Ferreira, Pilar López, Carlos Moser, and Diri Thadhani. 👩⚖️ 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 who faced the challenging task of selecting a winner. Special thanks to Silvina Hipogrosso, Alfonso Ferrándiz, Laura Setién, and Diego Moreno Peral. Congratulations to patAInt for winning the competition! Kudos to everyone else for making it such a tough contest. We had a fantastic time watching all the ideas come to life.

Introducing the Nova Podcast – the first episode is live! 🎙️ (Currently available in Spanish) We may not be the first to launch a #podcast, but we hope to bring something special to the airwaves! 🌟 Join us as we dive into the fascinating "Stories behind Top Talent". Our very own Co-Founder and CEO, Ramón, takes the mic as host, kicking things off with an inspiring session featuring Ramiro Iglesias, a standout member of our network who raised the biggest pre-seed round ever in Spain. We're eager to hear your thoughts and suggestions. For now, it is available on Spotify and YouTube. Stay tuned! We're planning to bring our podcast to more languages to connect with our global community. #NovaPodcast #Entrepreneurship #FinTech #Innovation #Leadership

Decelerating... Insights from our experience 🐌 We recently participated in the transformative Decelera program, designed for ambitious founders to pause, reflect, and grow. Today, we're excited to share key insights from this journey in our latest #TalentFirst newsletter. Amid the constant rush of milestones and the fast pace of entrepreneurship, taking time to slow down has proven to be invaluable. Our 10-day retreat at Decelera allowed us to step back, breathe, and gain fresh perspectives crucial for sustainable growth. What We Learned: 1. Breathe: Engaging in activities like meditation and sound bathing sessions, we reconnected with our inner selves and recharged our minds. 2. Focus: Through interactions with seasoned entrepreneurs, we tackled complex challenges and reevaluated our strategies with renewed vigor. 3. Grow: The program culminated in preparing us to bring back and implement new strategies, ensuring continuous personal and professional development. 📘 For a deeper dive into our experiences and the tangible benefits of such a retreat, check out our full article. We're grateful for the experience and excited to bring these insights back to our community. If you've ever considered stepping back to leap forward, let our journey inspire you. #NovaExperience #LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Innovation