In this session of The Talent Pieces podcast, Carlos Delcid hosts Marcia Torres, founder and CEO of Imagen Talent Solutions, for a discussion about effective talent acquisition and company culture. Marcia shares her journey from a brewing manager at Anheuser-Busch to becoming a talent acquisition expert. She emphasizes the importance of understanding business operations to recruit effectively and discusses the significance of employer branding and candidate experience. Marcia also explains how companies can optimize their internal talent acquisition processes to become valued business partners rather than just filling roles. She highlights the value of international talent beyond cost savings, citing resilience and commitment. Additionally, Marcia discusses the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to be integrated into recruiting strategies rather than treated as separate initiatives. The session provides insights for startup founders on building a recruitment strategy that aligns with company culture and drives growth.