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.
Startup and agile-oriented mindset. 10+ years experience in building digital products, supporting startups to grow, businesses to run smoothly, and projects to become successful. Before transitioning to a product management role launched and developed three small startups. One of them was acquired.Coach, author of startup framework and blog at MVPlab.rs - "Turn your idea into a business" and email course "How to validate an idea before building a product".
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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.
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In this episode, Leszek interviews Patrick Jørgensen about his career journey and leadership style. Patrick discusses his path from software engineering to co-founding Scaleup Finance. He shares insights on how his experiences as a professional fencer influence his approach to entrepreneurship, emphasizing focus, competition, and process over results.
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In this conversation, Matt and John Blythe discuss the challenges of transitioning between startups and larger organizations. John Blythe shares his experiences at Kyruus and Combined Curiosity, emphasizing the importance of understanding organizational culture and optimizing for different priorities. He also offers advice to leaders making similar career moves, highlighting the need to count the cost and align personal strengths with organizational needs.
