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.
Dennis Teichmann is a customer-focused problem solver with a strategic background in media and online publishing, renowned for his leadership role in scaling and exiting the HR cloud software business model for jacando. His secret to success lies in prioritizing customer needs and exceeding expectations to create impactful products and portfolios.
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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.
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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.
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In this episode, Henrik Mitsch elaborates on the company’s initiatives to decarbonize society through a comprehensive charging network and innovative products. The discussion underscores the need for a reliable and expansive electric vehicle charging network in Europe, shifting the focus from quantity to quality to ensure accurate data on station availability and functionality. Further, Leszek and Henrik discuss the distributed responsibility within teams and the importance of diversity and inclusion.
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In this episode, Felipe Streb explores cultural variations in work practices, communication, and trust-building in the tech industry. Felipe contrasts his work life in Spain and Germany, particularly noting differences in work hours and organizational preferences. His role at SEAT:CODE a digitalization center for the automotive industry, showcases the importance of agile development processes.
