Zach Goldberg

Zach Goldberg, CTO at Gruntwork and an Executive Leadership Coach, shares insights on the common pitfalls faced by startup CTOs. He unpacks key lessons from his book, focusing on the journey from engineering to leadership. The conversation delves into AI ethics and the importance of transparency, challenging the notion that speed is essential in software development. Zach emphasizes collaborative programming and the need for clear communication in tech leadership, advocating for systematic approaches to decision-making.

CTO and author Zach Goldberg shares insights from 'The Startup CTO's Handbook' covering management fundamentals, technical leadership, and technology decisions. He offers advice for technical leaders to develop empathy and understanding within their organizations.

In this insightful discussion, Zach Goldberg, a technical entrepreneur and author of The Startup CTO's Handbook, shares his journey from software engineer to CTO. He reveals the importance of mastering leadership skills beyond technical expertise, emphasizing the challenges of hiring and performance management. Zach explains how to balance technical debt with startup urgency and the vital role of communication in leadership. His experiences highlight the necessity of ongoing learning and empathy in building high-performing engineering teams.