This Week in Startups

MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria on great leadership, building winning teams, and more | E1783

Jul 25, 2023

Dev Ittycheria, the CEO of MongoDB, shares insights into effective leadership and building winning teams. He discusses the fast-evolving tech landscape and the impact of AI on business practices. The conversation also covers staffing strategies for remote and hybrid work, the importance of self-awareness in leadership roles, and how to navigate generational differences in workplace values. Additionally, he emphasizes the role of trust in management and the necessity for clear communication in maintaining team dynamics.

58:52

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The Importance of Thoughtful Decision Making in Career Transitions

00:52

The Benefits of Increasing Development Team Productivity

00:54

Creating a Culture of Transparency and Trust in Companies

01:13

How MongoDB Can Help You Build Amazing Applications

01:24

Intro

2min

From Founder to Investor: The MongoDB Journey

8min

Revolutionizing Business Communication and AI Development

4min

Navigating Tech Staffing in a Changing World

7min

Navigating Ethics and Education in the Workplace

4min

Navigating Generational Work Values

9min

Enhancing Performance Management and Leadership

5min

Navigating Leadership Challenges

17min

Navigating Employment and Immigration with a Focus on Talent Recruitment

2min

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Today’s show:

MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria joins Jason to discuss recent tech trends (10:58), the move towards remote work (17:58), his strategy for building winning teams (37:17), and much more!

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(00:00) MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria joins Jason

(2:32) Dev’s background and how MongoDB operates

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(10:58) The last 9 months in tech and the pace of AI

(13:57) RIFs and staffing a modern-day tech company

(17:58) Remote, Hybrid, or back to the office

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(25:33) Hiring and inspiring the next generation

(28:47) The trust but verify operating philosophy

(31:32) Entitlement in the tech industry

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