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 Warcholiński, CEO of software development agency Brainhub talks with Robbert van Os, about their role as Founder & Technological Trailblazer at BackupCTO. During the conversation they cover: - Tech Audits and Key Areas to Focus On: Insights into the typical elements of a tech audit, such as team composition, product development approach, software infrastructure, and operational maturity, which are critical for scaling businesses. - Common Challenges in Startups: An understanding of the common problems faced by startups, like scalability issues, hiring inexperienced professionals, and over-reliance on cloud credits without proper cost management. - Importance of Feedback and Openness: How important it is for founders and tech leaders to remain open to critical feedback, especially when working with investors, as it plays a significant role in growth and trust-building. - Emerging Trends in AI and Technology: An exploration of how AI advancements, including language models and voice assistants, are shaping industries, alongside challenges related to regulatory pressures and security. - Learning and Adapting as a Leader: The importance of staying updated, networking, and using resources like meetups, podcasts, and articles to continuously learn and adapt in leadership roles, especially in the rapidly changing tech landscape. Follow our podcast 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? Let us know! Connect with Leszek and Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leszekknoll/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwarcholinski/ Website: https://brainhub.eu/better-tech-leadership We appreciate your feedback, so please leave your comments, questions, and suggestions in the comments.
