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.
With over 20 years of experience in IT functions and teams across various industries has provided for John Bojang a comprehensive understanding of IT. Driven by people, culture, leadership, emerging technologies, innovation, and efficiency, he strives to bridge gaps between IT, business, and supporting functions.
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In this episode, Valentin Gönczy recounts his career transition from law to tech startups. Currently, as Chief Product Officer at Cloover, Valentin is dedicated to connecting people with renewable energy, leveraging his legal expertise to navigate complex regulations. The discussion extends to broader themes of effective communication, company culture, remote collaboration, and customer-centric approaches.
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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.
