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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.
Silvan discovered his passion for entrepreneurship and started his first company in high school. He helps others start and grow their companies through podcasts and coaching organizations like Swisspreneur. Silvan aims to connect people and generate value for everyone through a strong community, hosting regular events and online communities for founders to connect, learn, and support each other.
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In this episode, Jeff Winner shares his leadership experiences at tech giants like Twitter, Uber, Stripe, and Goldman Sachs, highlighting the varying organizational cultures and their impacts on innovation and productivity. He discusses the integration of AI in business, emphasizing the need for effective prompt engineering and cautioning against anthropomorphizing AI, while also predicting an economic recovery fueled by AI advancements by 2025 or 2026. Jeff also reflects on his preference for asynchronous communication, his decision to focus on complex AI projects, and the importance of building human relationships in remote teams.
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In this episode, Matt interviews Bruce Pannaman about his work in the fintech industry, particularly at 9fin. Bruce discusses the challenges of translating complex financial concepts for wider audiences, the importance of flexible management in engineering teams, and how 9fin’s shift to cross-functional teams enhances collaboration and customer value. Bruce also shares his insights on balancing speed and quality in product development and shares resources supporting tech leadership and professional growth.
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In this episode, Matt interviews Chris Lowe, the Vice President Of Application Engineering at Amerisure Insurance, who shares his insights on fostering a robust engineering culture and aligning technology solutions with business challenges. Chris emphasizes the importance of incremental changes, distinguishes between innovation and invention, and discusses his work with blockchain for medical records, despite initial skepticism in the industry. He highlights the need for informed decision-making, effective leadership through positive behavior modeling, and fostering open communication within organizations, while also addressing challenges in adapting to AI advancements and changing customer expectations in the commercial insurance sector.
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In this episode, Matt interviews Jason Wilcox about the challenges and strategies for hiring and managing teams in the era of AI and emerging technologies, focusing on cost-cutting, vendor collaboration, and evolving leadership roles in product development. They discuss effective remote leadership practices, critiquing the “build fast and break things” philosophy for larger organizations, and stress understanding end-user needs to minimize unnecessary iterations. Jason highlights the significance of soft skills and ongoing training for leaders, as well as the opportunities and challenges posed by generative AI, including hiring mismatches in AI and machine learning, and the anticipated adoption curve of AI tools in development.
