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Aug 29, 2023 • 23min

#38 Thomas Dodson: The Delicate Dance of Delegation - From Startup Founder to Scaling Leader

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 Thomas Dodson, Head of Engineering & Data at WeWork about: - Managing a diverse team in a global company and strategies for effective leadership - AI tool interactions and the evolving landscape of data protection - Leading a team during recessionary periods and the power of focused prioritization - Strategies for equipping and trusting teams to take on greater responsibilities Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/ Website: https://bettertechleadership.com/ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 27min

#37 Christian Weingand: Insight into DiGA, Medical Tech, and Agile Leadership in Healthcare

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 Leszek Knoll, co-founder of software development agency @Brainhub, talks with Christian Weingand, Head of Fraunhofer IIS Mobile Health Lab about: - How DIGA has transformed the German health market by making digital health applications accessible and reimbursable - The rise of telemedicine, body area networks, and the pivotal role of clinical trials in data acquisition for medical devices. - The shift towards patient-centered healthcare, the promise of at-home clinical trials, and the empowerment of patients through technology. - The challenges and strategies of infusing a startup spirit within a larger, process-oriented organization Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/ Website: https://bettertechleadership.com/ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 52min

#35 Ian Bott: Delivery Excellence, Team Dynamics and Embracing Remote Work

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 Leszek Knoll, co-founder of software development agency @Brainhub, talks with Ian Botts, CTO at Fanatics Betting and Gaming, about: - Operational Excellence: Going after delivery and operational superiority in hypergrowing businesses - Team Dynamics & Trust: Seeking expert advice in unfamiliar territories, the value of recruiting for talent and passion and giving people trust to perform their roles. - Talent Acquisition & Cultural Fit: Insights into the hiring process, reveal the importance of balancing technical proficiency with cultural compatibility - Remote Work & Ethical Practices: Debunking myths about home office, hybrid work, remote work and office comebacks. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/⁠  Website: ⁠https://bettertechleadership.com/⁠ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 44min

#36 Claus Höfele: Engineering Success - Aligning Goals, Embracing Positivity, and Mastering Stakeholder Collaboration

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 Claus Höfele, Director of Engineering at On about: - Evolving Roles: Changing responsibilities of engineering managers, stressing the necessity to understand business challenges, collaborate across departments, and the alignment between varied titles like head of engineering and director of engineering. - Collaborative Partnerships: The importance of working closely with product managers, design teams for consumer-focused products, and business units for internal offerings is highlighted. - Positive Leadership: The concept of positive leadership, concentrating on enhancing strengths and fostering an environment of positivity, engagement, and accomplishment, with measurable success indicators. - Team Dynamics: Goal alignment, motivation, effective delegation, the significance of transparent communication, and the sensitive topic of when to let someone go from a team. - Continuous Learning & Frameworks: The pioneer-settler-town planner framework Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released.Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/  Website: https://bettertechleadership.com/ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 28min

#33 Matteo Togninalli: Machines & Minds - Unpacking the Role of AI Tools in Modern Software Development

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 Matteo Togninalli, Co-Founder and COO at Visium about: - AI, process automation in manufacturing and retail via computer vision. - Boosting productivity with AI0 hand in hand with experienced developers? - Emphasising client contentment, clear communication, team synergy; hires with adaptability and ownership in focus. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released.Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/  Website: https://bettertechleadership.com/ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 29min

#34 Sylvestre Lucia: The Road Less Traveled - Insights on Design, IoT Integration, and Leadership in the Digital Era

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 Leszek Knoll, co-founder of software development agency @Brainhub, talks with Sylvestre Lucia, CTO at Miloo about: - From graphic design to pioneering roles in the evolving bike industry and computer science. - In-depth exploration of the integration of IoT in biking: benefits like data collection, remote control, and future infrastructure synergies. - Discussion on the transformation of the bike industry towards more connected and open systems. - Emphasis on the intersection of design and product development, and its critical role in UX and user-friendly innovations. - Insights on building and managing effective cross-functional teams, addressing challenges in startups, and fostering an environment that values personal growth and learning. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released.Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/  Website: https://bettertechleadership.com/ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 52min

#32 Jason Silver: Clear Communication for Better Decisions - The Power of the 'Brief Back' Technique

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 Jason Silver, Startup Advisor, ex-Airbnb about: - Importance of people-first mentality in problem-solving - Understanding individuals for better solutions - Challenges of managing people in a growing company - Emphasizing clear communication and the "brief back" technique - Effective decision-making strategies and book recommendations Every Tuesday Jason shares a new article, always readable in under 2 minutes, that includes a true story, terrible joke and tangible tactic you can use to help you do or feel better at work each week. Subscribe for free here. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released.Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/  Website: https://bettertechleadership.com/ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 28min

#31 Silvan Krähenbühl: Startup Insights - Navigating Success, Innovation, and Opportunities in the Swiss Ecosystem

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  @brainhubeu  talks with Silvan Krähenbühl about: - Silvan's entrepreneurial journey and experience with Swisspreneur and Rentouch startups. - The significance of defining values, mission, and vision to create a strong company operating system. - Effective hiring strategies, such as using a "hell yes or hell no" approach, to build a successful team. - Tips for expanding a business to the US, including leveraging personal networks and providing clear onboarding plans. - The importance of incentivizing employees and aligning personal goals with the company's vision for successful M&A processes and post-acquisition achievements. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/ Website: https://bettertechleadership.com/ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.
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Jul 26, 2023 • 41min

#30 Yannick Misteli: D for Disruption - Data, Cloud and Banking

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 Leszek Knoll, co-founder of the software development agency Brainhub talks with Yannick Misteli, CTO at Roche about: - The state of cloud adoption - Building tech strategi with innovation -Upskilling and leading tech teams Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholi... Website: https://bettertechleadership.com/ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 33min

#29 Marcus Köhnlein: Digital transformation, OKRs versus KPIs, culture

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 @brainhubeu talks with Marcus Köhnlein, Chairman at Quarero AG about: - Difference in OKRs versus KPIs - Digital Transformation how to do it right? - Company culture Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to be the first to know when new #bettertechleadership podcasts are released. Interested in becoming a guest on the Better Tech Leadership Podcast or more tech leadership knowledge? Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholi... Website: https://bettertechleadership.com/ We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comment section below.

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