Modern CTO Preventing Disasters & Paving the Future of Computing with Roland Groeneveld & Said Ouissal
Mar 31, 2025
Roland Groeneveld, Executive Chair at OnLogic, and Said Ouissal, CEO and Founder of ZEDEDA, dive deep into the transformative world of edge computing. They discuss groundbreaking applications like AI-powered railway safety systems and predictive maintenance in solar farms. The duo highlights the synergy between hardware and software, the evolving landscape of edge computing by 2025, and the vital role of company culture in tech innovation. Their entrepreneurial journeys also reveal the importance of learning from mistakes and making decisive choices.
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Setting Clear Expectations
- Clearly communicate expectations to your team, as they cannot meet unvoiced expectations.
- This improves rapport and morale within the team, fostering a more positive and productive work environment.
Repetitive Communication
- Repeat key messages and expectations multiple times to ensure they truly resonate with your team.
- Don't assume a single communication is sufficient; reinforce messages through various methods and real-life examples.
Onboarding New Employees
- When integrating new employees, communicate clearly and set expectations, especially with existing team members.
- Remind tenured employees to be patient and supportive, as new hires need time to adjust and learn the ropes.