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In an interview with Leszek Knoll, Philipp Deutscher discusses his professional evolution from developer to CTO and now a coach and advisor. Philipp reflects on his varied industry experiences and increasing leadership responsibilities, culminating in founding his own consultancy to support CEOs and mentor engineers aiming to become CTOs. He emphasizes the scarcity of mentors in the field and aims to help ambitious engineers achieve their career aspirations.

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In this episode, Valentin Gönczy recounts his career transition from law to tech startups. Currently, as Chief Product Officer at Cloover, Valentin is dedicated to connecting people with renewable energy, leveraging his legal expertise to navigate complex regulations. The discussion extends to broader themes of effective communication, company culture, remote collaboration, and customer-centric approaches.

In this episode, Matt and Khaled Souf discuss the tech industry, focusing on continuous learning and strategic development. Khaled, leveraging his 15 years of consultancy experience, shares insights into scaling products during high-traffic periods such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday by analyzing traffic patterns and customer behaviors. He highlights the critical role of a CTO in aligning technical solutions with business objectives and guiding teams through problem-solving for effective learning.

In this episode, Jochen Issing discusses the challenges and rewards of earning a PhD, emphasizing the importance of practical learning over titles. The conversation then shifts to parallels between building high-performing teams and playing team sports, focusing on teamwork, skills utilization, mutual support, and collective effort. It highlights psychological safety, transparency in decision-making, seeking feedback, and understanding team dynamics for effective communication.