Co-founder of Brainhub, Matt describes himself as a “serial entrepreneur”. Throughout his career, Matt has developed several startups in Germany, wearing many hats- from a marketer to an IT Engineer and customer support specialist. As a host of the Better Tech Leadership podcast, Matt talks about growing successful businesses and the challenges of being a startup founder and investor.
Claus Höfele has over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, having worked in Germany, Japan, and Australia. He identifies with the settler group in the pioneer-settler-town-planner-framework and is inspired by positive psychology and facilitation. He aspires to continue learning and delivering creative tech solutions that serve a greater purpose.
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In this episode, Leszek and Valeriy Zamaraiev discuss the evolving landscape of Web3 and cryptocurrency networks, underscoring the importance of a results-oriented mindset. The conversation highlights strategies for learning and innovation in technology, such as internal hackathons and informal communications with startups. It discusses the challenges of scaling organizational structures, using YouTube and Google as examples, and addresses the complexities startups face during layoffs, emphasizing the balance between growth and operational stability.
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In this podcast episode, Matt interviews Edward Kruger. Edward shares his career evolution, starting as a young programmer and tech lead, eventually co-founding a startup after his consultancy downsized, and gaining recognition as one of South Africa’s top CTOs. Edward contrasts the tech ecosystems of South Africa and Canada, noting differences in funding access, organizational structures, and engineering priorities.
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In the episode, Matt interviews Mohamed Gamal who elaborates on the team’s role in shaping architectural vision and providing engineering tools. He highlights the importance of collaboration and collective decision-making within the team to ensure stability and alignment across projects. Mohamed also advocates for a balance between timely product delivery and architectural integrity, warning against short-term fixes and stressing the need for alignment between architecture and business needs.
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In this episode, Matt interviews José Ignacio Díaz, a seasoned Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who shares his extensive experience navigating the intersection of technology and business, from Spain to Amsterdam and Zurich. José reflects on the mental resilience required for a CTO and the importance of clear communication between tech leaders and non-tech personnel, especially in startups. He emphasizes that rapid, low-quality solutions can harm an organization, advocating for calmness and open communication within distributed teams.
