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.
Robert Mejlerö is an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with over 19 years of leadership and management experience in Software Development, leading teams globally and possessing a well-rounded skill set encompassing Technology Management, Product Management, Agile Development, and Business and Entrepreneurship, complemented by a dual Executive MBA degree from FHNW Basel and Edinburgh Business School.
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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.
