23: Two CTOs Face Off in a Christmas Showdown
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In this episode, it’s a CTO Christmas Tale! You'll learn the importance of steady leadership, how to manage tech debt effectively, the risks of rushing features, and why balanced teamwork leads to success.
Timestamps:
[00:50 ] Two CTOs prepare for a funding race
[01:34 ] Rallying the team with bold demands
[02:13 ] Adopting a steady approach with a coach’s advice
[02:52 ] Rushing features led to technical chaos
[03:29 ] AI assistant mocks poor planning
[04:04 ] Team fixes festive tech mishaps
[04:35 ] Holiday hackathon fails disastrously
[05:21 ] Leadership inspires calm and efficient teamwork
[05:58 ] Demo glitches with embarrassing bugs
[06:30 ] Smooth presentation wins investor funding
[07:28 ] Reveals coach’s lessons for steady progress
[08:24 ] Both CTOs learn valuable leadership lessons
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