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The Full Stack Leader is a series of interviews with today's technology leaders. The show explores what it looks like to lead in an ever-changing, unpredictable market... where one minute you have the perfect app and in the next, the system has totally changed. In each episode we sit down with a different leader to hear key stories about their leadership journey as well as run through their Top 5 Tips for inspiring great teams of coders, creators, builders, and innovative thinkers. The Full Stack Leader takes you inside the minds of some of today's most innovative thinkers and leaders.
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Oleg Simonov is CTO at Playdots, a T2 Interactive mobile game studio, where he is focusing on scaling technology capabilities. Oleg is passionate about building high performance teams and using technology to create new products and services. Prior to gaming, Oleg worked on real time financial systems and direct to consumer platforms. A lifetime learner, he holds a Computer Science undergraduate degree from SUNY Stony Brook and an MBA from Columbia University. Outside work, Oleg is an av...
NYC founder igniting brand-new tech that delivers billion-dollar results to companies while closing trillion-dollar money gaps that 120-million Americans face every day. Stepping out of a fast-paced Wash D.C. career, Rhonda bootstrapped her way to Wall Street to create a new financial backbone for consumers missing today. She is a technologist, economist and behaviorist with a PhD from Columbia University. Before taking on one of the most daunting challenges facing the economy today, Rhonda s...
Kenny Goldstein is a consumer-centric Product Management Leader with over 20 years of experience building products, platforms, and teams within start-ups and high-growth organizations. From re-platforms to product innovation and growth marketing, Kenny has pursued his passion for world-class experiences across market leaders in eCommerce, Automotive, Human Resources, FinTech, and SportsTech, earning several awards along the way. Most recently, Kenny has focused on Product Management Consultin...
Today's guest is Faraz Tabibian, partner and Co-Founder of Wonderment. Faraz has over 15 years of experience working as a CTO and as a director of engineering in a number of technology businesses. Faraz has a background in the e-commerce, SAAS, and media/entertainment sectors, which spans his entire career. In this episode we discuss communication in technology throughout different cultures and how to lead by asking the right questions. We also dive into outsourcing and remote work and how it...
In this episode we talk with Serena Burton, the vice president of product at Style Row. Providing fantastic insight into work/life balance, and sharing her perspective in cultivating a healthy work environment. Leading by example, and learning from those in the workplace. Her approach in building a digital product in today's market is second to none
In this episode we talk with Sharath Cherian about the leadership ups and downs of creating and building a popular news content website in the world of music and HipHop. He provides some great leadership tales from a digital run that has lasted for well over 20 years. He also gives us an amazing top 5 leadership tips to think about, especially if you are considering a content-based play on the internet. If you are digital entrepreneur, the wisdom and insight in this ep...
In this episode we're talking to Matt Casella from Richtech Robotics. Matt shares his incredible perspective on the evolving role of robots in our world and his leadership approach in navigating this change. As a leader at RichTech Robotics, Matt is focused on bridging the gap between hospitality and technology, aiming to enhance human interactions through innovations like Adam, the robotic barista. He emphasizes the importance of balancing innovation with the core principles of hospitality a...
In this episode of the Full Stack Leader Podcast, host Ryan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Michel Valstar, the founder and co-CEO of BlueSkeye AI. Michel discusses the innovative work BlueSkeye is doing in medically relevant face and voice analysis, particularly their clinical trial for detecting depression. He also shares insights into the ethical considerations and technological advancements that drive their work, emphasizing their commitment to privacy by running analyses...
In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, CEO and founder of 4G Capital. Wayne discusses the FinTech landscape in Africa and elaborates on the problem of access to working capital for small businesses and the role of mobile money. He focuses on leveraging mobile technology to address fundamental financial challenges. In the conversation, Wayne talks about the importance of courage, emphasizing that it underlies virtues such as integrity, resilience...
In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Austin Daniels, Senior Lead Product Manager at Method. Austin brings up the challenges of data privacy and innovation in healthcare, highlighting the need for a balance between secure data handling and enabling research and development. He also discusses the importance of personalized medicine and leveraging emerging technologies like AI for more effective care. Austin emphasizes the importance of active listening, recognizing tha...
In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Luisa Herrmann, Head of Product at Arch Systems. Luisa delves into the challenges faced by women in the tech industry, addressing unconscious bias and the need for diversity and inclusion. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and counteracting unconscious bias, especially for women and younger professionals in the field. Luisa also discusses the impact of AI and machine learning, highlighting the potential risks and the n...
In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Carl Moberg, co-founder and CTO at Avassa. In the interview, Carl discusses the challenges of creating innovative technology in a new category. He emphasizes the importance of proper measurements and feedback to guide development decisions. In his experience, working on category making solutions requires bringing various parties together to ensure that they are building the right thing. Carl also elaborates on the concept of serva...
In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Lauren Creedon, Head of Product at Goldcast, about planning and execution. Lauren talks about the significance of understanding the business’s operational plan, market dynamics, and user behavior seasonality. This knowledge is crucial for effective product launches. Lauren also advocates coaching teams to achieve significant outcomes within a quarter, emphasizing the need for structured planning and phased execution. In the intervi...
On this week’s episode of the Full Stack Leader, we are talking to Valentine Wats at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Valentine is the CTO and a co-founder of Excelitte, a service that instantly converts your data in a spreadsheet to a web-based software database application, automatically encrypting your data, providing access to it only after 3-Factor authentication. Excelitte instantly encrypts your computer or cloud-based files of any format, ensuring that your files can’t be ‘ransomwared’, stol...
In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Orion Ohev, a Team Dynamics Coach. Orion emphasizes the importance of understanding intricate dynamics within teams, often rooted in unconscious and nervous system-level reactions. He believes in delving beneath surface-level issues to uncover the actual dynamics between team members. Orion also stresses the importance of recognizing the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating an environment where all perspecti...
On this week’s episode of the Full Stack Leader, we are talking to David Erickson at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. David is founder of CarrierX, a CPaaS (Communication Platform as a Service) and API provider with its own network that provides powerful tools to build enterprise-ready applications and services with Cloud-Based Voice, Video, and Messaging. During our conversation, David discusses his journey in the telecom industry, and touches on future trends, highlighting the need fo...
On this week’s episode of the Full Stack Leader, we are talking to Sharene Lee at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Sharene co-founded Takadao, a community-owned life insurance platform built on blockchain technology. The platform operates as a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), meaning profits from insurance operations are distributed within the community. During our conversation, Sharene emphasizes the platform's focus on aligning interests between the insured and the insurer, in contrast ...
In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we interviewed Ravi Kurani, co-founder and CEO at Sutro. Ravi focuses on his experiences in Southern California and his transition from a mechanical engineering background to impact investing. He shares his journeys from working at NASA to managing a fund in India, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in one's career path. Ravi's story shows the value of diverse experiences and being open to unexpected opportunities. His shift from aerosp...
In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Sergey Sundukovskiy, co-founder, CTO and CPO at Salesmsg. A seasoned tech leader, Sergey emphasizes the significance of recognizing one's unique leadership style, whether it leans towards a “Follow me” or a “Charge ahead” approach. He also stresses that prioritizing outcomes over specific methodologies is crucial for success, and reminds about the negative impact of overthinking. In this conversation, Sergey talks about the multif...
In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Vasumithra Therli, CEO at Picktime. Vasumithra’s extensive software development and consulting background helped him build a product-driven business with robust capabilities. His core values are staying open to feedback, embracing continuous learning, and fostering a culture of innovation to navigate the dynamic tech landscape. In the podcast, Vasumithra discusses the challenges of transitioning from a service-oriented company to ...
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