Meri Williams

Meri Williams, CTO of Pleo and seasoned LeadDev conference host, dives into diversity's crucial role in tech. She discusses why diverse teams outperform homogeneous ones and shares insights on creating truly inclusive environments. Meri also reveals what makes a memorable conference talk and the importance of representation. Moreover, she explores how AI is reshaping the development landscape for junior engineers, emphasizing foundational skills and mentorship in the age of AI tools.

Meri Williams, an accomplished CTO and technology leader at Pleo, shares her transformative journey from hardware hacker to executive. She discusses essential leadership qualities and the importance of matching team members' strengths with their roles. Meri emphasizes the necessity of effective onboarding to enhance productivity and the pitfalls of blindly emulating big tech practices. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, she highlights how representation drives product quality, making for an enlightening conversation on navigating tech leadership.

Meri Williams, one of the most inspiring engineering leaders in the world, joins us for a discussion on managers vs. leaders, coaching vs. mentoring, how leaders can advise team members from different backgrounds, and the power of sponsorship. Deep dive into the topics discussed in this episode at go.developingleadership.co/ep24 Join the discussion and follow us on twitter @ devleadership_ Developing Leadership is a podcast presented by Athenian. We are introducing the world of engineering to metrics and data that improve processes and help teams. If you want to learn more about data-enabled engineering, go to athenian.com

Meri Williams, CTO at Pleo, discusses the impact of AI on CTOs, engineers, and convincing CEOs/CFOs about AI capabilities. Topics include AI limitations, productivity benefits, and simplifying business spending with AI technology.

Meri Williams, CTO at Pleo and a former leader at Monzo and Moo, dives into the evolving role of engineering leadership in an AI-driven world. She discusses the need for strong management structures to support teams as AI takes a larger coding role. Meri emphasizes the importance of developer experience and managing technical debt while adapting to AI’s capabilities. Additionally, she highlights the essential skills engineers must cultivate to lead effectively in this fast-changing landscape, blending technical expertise with managerial insight.