Over the last decade, Leszek has developed several successful businesses, among them a software development agency that supports Fortune 500 companies. With the challenges a growing business brings, he observed that stepping out of a tech role into a leadership one brings the need for a different approach. As a host of the Better Tech Leadership podcast, Leszek is focused on bridging the gap between tech and people skills.
Francisco Trindade is an experienced engineering leader with a background as a technology consultant at ThoughtWorks, where he assisted teams worldwide and have founded companies, led engineering organizations. Currently serves as an Engineering Director at Braze in New York, focusing on enhancing engineering collaboration.
In this episode, Matt interviews Geoffrey Teale about diversity in engineering, developer experience, and leadership. Geoffrey shares his experiences and insights on building diverse teams, fostering a positive developer experience, and making contrarian decisions. He also recommends books and resources that have been helpful to him as a leader in tech!
In this episode, Leszek and Paul van der Boor discuss balancing innovation with regulatory compliance in fintech. Paul shares his career journey and insights on product leadership at Mollie, a payments company. They discuss embedded finance, building products in a regulated environment, and leadership lessons.
In this episode, Mirko Kämpf shares the unconventional steps he took in his career journey. He emphasizes the importance of understanding systems and translating knowledge. Mirko also discusses AI readiness, highlighting the need for both organizational and individual preparedness, and the delicate balance organizations must strike between investigating new possibilities and implementing practical solutions.
In this episode, Matt and Martin Miller discuss bridging the gap between technical teams and non-technical founders in startups. They talk about the importance of collaboration, communication, and realistic expectations. Martin also shares his perspective on AI, machine learning, and how companies can maximize their return on investment in AI/ML initiatives.