Irina Bezzan

Our Positive Woman is Irina Bezzan, businesswoman, mother and singer. Irina tells us how she started her career, her more than 27 years of experience in leadership roles and more than 15 years working in the startup, technology and digital industry sectors. Professional Irina Bezzan, whose training includes stints at MIT, FGV, IBMEC, FIA, MACKENZIE and Suffolk University, has consolidated a distinguished career, a background that today contributes to her current position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at TalentX Digital.

1 How did your career start?

My professional journey began more than 27 years ago in the commercial and operational area of retail and wholesale banks, such as Itaú-Unibanco, Bradesco, Barclays and Galicia. From an early age, I worked in team management and led HR and Innovation projects. Over the past 15 years, I have focused on startups, technology and the digital industry, contributing to renowned multinational companies such as Manpower, Marks Sattin, Catho, Monster and GI Group. Motivated by a passion for innovation, I founded my own company and got involved in mentoring and acceleration programs for startups, seeking to boost entrepreneurship, the use of technology and diversity in the market.

2 How is TalentX Digital’s business model formatted?

TalentX Digital is one of the main providers of recruitment and talent management solutions for Latin America. We stand out for the use of Artificial Intelligence, Assessments and Algorithms with our own methodology to accelerate the match between companies and talents. We work remotely, living the Digital Nomad model, and our portfolio includes consultancy projects in recruitment, squad management and learning programs for young people interested in starting a career in the area of Technology and Digital Products. We prioritize strategic partnerships with universities and educational institutions, ensuring specialized training and targeted recruitment for the technology sector.

3 What was the most challenging moment in your career?

Throughout my journey, I have faced significant challenges, but I feel grateful to have been able to lead teams at crucial moments. One of the most challenging moments was during my role as Vice President at a global technology startup. Leading a team of more than 400 employees from different countries and cultures, in an environment marked by extreme toxicity, was a challenging experience. Experiencing this situation in a senior management position had a significant impact on my health, resulting in chronic stress, panic attacks, anxiety and burnout syndrome. This experience reinforced my commitment to values of respect, diversity and inclusion in all areas of activity at TalentX Digital.

4 How do you manage to balance your personal and professional life?

Work-life balance is fundamental to me. I prioritize time with my family and practice activities that bring me happiness and well-being, such as traveling, music, I value my experience as a professional singer for 30 years, which brings me balance and inspiration. , practice sports such as diving, fencing, jiu jitsu and practice weekly meditation. I maintain an organized routine and delegate tasks when necessary to ensure work efficiency. Additionally, I dedicate time to supporting company acceleration programs and mentoring startups, especially those led by women.

5 What is your biggest dream?

My biggest dream is to live in a world of Peace, where everyone has equal opportunities for greater success. I am motivated to promote a culture of responsibility, diversity and social impact in all areas in which I work, boosting education and learning, leadership and promoting the empowerment of women in the job market.

6 What is your greatest achievement?

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my role in leading and developing high-performance teams. I highlight the period in which I led recruitment programs in Latin America, generating more than 6,000 job opportunities in the last 3 years. This challenge reinforced my commitment to supporting local talent and promoting inclusion in the job market.

7 Books, films and women you admire:

Books: "The Power of Habit", by Charles Duhigg, and "The Power of Now", by Eckhart Tolle. Films: "Hidden Figures", "Erin Brockovich" and "The Iron Lady". Women I admire: Brené Brown, Gabriela Ramos and Michelle Obama. I especially highlight Joan of Arc, an iconic figure in history who shone as a powerful female leader, inspiring generations to this day. Her courage and determination during the Hundred Years' War are examples of female strength and resilience.