

#147 Karim Jouini: The Future of SaaS - AI, Hybrid Teams, and the Evolution of Software
Welcome to the Better Tech Leadership podcast, where we connect with tech leaders from all over the world to share their know-how on bridging the gap between business and tech.
In this episode, host Matt Warcholinski, Co-Founder of software development agency Brainhub talks with Karim Jouini about his role as Chief Product and Tech at Medius and CEO at Expensya.
During the conversation they cover:
- Exit Strategy and Market Vision: Discussion on professional and personal aspects of exiting a startup, with a focus on evaluating the current market landscape and assessing the long-term sustainability of the solution.
- Technology and Product Leadership During M&A: Exploration of the importance of aligning on a joint product roadmap prior to finalizing acquisitions to ensure clarity and maintain momentum through the transition.
- Building High-Quality Software at Scale: Examination of challenges in scaling software development, with an emphasis on leveraging AI-based testing platforms to enhance efficiency and test coverage.
- Managing Hybrid Teams with AI: Strategies for preparing and managing hybrid teams made up of human employees and AI agents, including defining roles and streamlining collaboration.
- Team Culture and Customer Obsession: Insights into fostering a resilient team culture centered on customer obsession, and adapting those values to hybrid team structures for sustained alignment and performance.
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