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.
Ian Forrester is a Senior Firestarter at the BBC, specializing in open innovation, reimagining the future of public service on the internet with a human, ethical, and public focus, and exploring adaptive storytelling through Perceptive Media, all while championing sustainability, data ethics, and diversity in the tech industry.
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In this episode, Matt interviews Brooks Folk about his role as Global Engineering Leader at nCino and about the challenges of leading at scale. Brooks shares his experiences, lessons learned, and the importance of balancing autonomy with standardization in a large organization. He also discusses the concept of “elephant carpaccio” for iterative software development and the importance of adapting leadership styles to different team needs.
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In this epiode, Matt interviews Frank Schmid about modernizing workflows with low code, integrating AI, and applying economic principles to tech and business decisions. Frank shares his unique journey from economics to becoming a CTO, emphasizing the confluence of IT and quantification. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities in the insurance industry, offering valuable insights on AI adoption and economic outlook.
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In this episode, Matt interviews Vance Rodgers, an engineering leader with a background in the U.S. Army Rangers, about balancing growth with efficiency. Vance shares insights from his military experience, including the importance of planning, measuring work, and continuous feedback loops. He also discusses his “first law of business,” which focuses on making the company money through revenue generation, operational efficiency, and risk management.
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In this episode, Herman Man discusses leading cross-functional teams and adapting frameworks to fit organizational goals. He shares insights from his experiences at Xero, Microsoft, and Bluevine, emphasizing the importance of questioning the status quo and focusing on first principles. Herman also touches on cultural differences in global teams and the impact of AI on the fintech industry, highlighting the need to solve customer problems effectively.
