Dr. Matt discusses his diverse background, spanning the defense industry to self-driving cars. Dr. Matt shares insights into his strategic vision and career evolution, emphasizing the importance of working on endeavors larger than oneself. 

He delves into balancing personal desires as an investor and corporate leader, addressing imposter syndrome and the fear of discomfort. He highlights essential CEO skills such as perseverance, attitude, strong team building, and understanding of human nature in business. 

Dr. Matt reflects on lessons learned, advising his younger self to prioritize relationships and trust one's instincts. The conversation concludes with focusing on finding happiness in anticipating success and celebrating small victories along the journey of continuous progress.

Highlights:

{03:00 } Dr. Matt's background in the defense industry and transition to self-driving cars

{09:00 } Balancing competing desires as an investor and corporate leader

{11:40 } Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear of discomfort

{16:00 } Essential skills for a successful CEO

{22:00 } Lessons learned & Advice to younger self

{33:15 } Finding happiness in anticipating success and continuously moving forward

Dr. Matt Markel bio:

Matt is an entrepreneur, corporate leader, investor, author, speaker, and engineer. Guided by the belief that there has to be a better way, he has forged I have had a remarkable career as a technology leader and entrepreneur with a background in corporate leadership. In engineering, technology, and product development, he has excelled in both the defense and commercial sectors. 

Doctor Matt is a compelling speaker who simplifies complex topics, drawing on his extensive insight. As the CEO of Spartan Radar, a radar technology company, Doctor Matt is dedicated to advancing radar capabilities through cutting-edge software. 

He's also the author of Radar for Fully Autonomous Driving, a seminal resource shaping the future of self-driving cars. Beyond this, he's an active investor in entertainment and retail projects, a founding investor in Amani Resorts and the Business Ethics and Education Commission, and an advisor in the e-commerce and financial domains. 

Dr. Max's Journey includes creating and leading the radar division of ghost autonomy and advancing collision avoidance for a tension-freecell drive. Previously, he led the radar team at Weibo, contributing to multiple generations of radar technology for self-driving fleets. At Raytheon, he served as a principal engineering fellow technical director for Raytheon Advanced Electronic Warfare and the principal investigator for radar and EW research programs. 

Connect with Dr. Matt:

Website: https://mattmarkel.com 

https://www.spartanradar.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-markel