Tech leaders are people that reach for the stars – some literally, some do it by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to ensure that the lives of humans become easier and simpler. And then, there are those that have done both, but have found the “earthly experience” with technology to be far more important. Noy Grisaru, R&D Group Manager at Optimove, belongs in the latter – and he sat down for a chat with me to talk about his journey in tech, the work he’s been doing for Optimove, and how he leads his teams.

Key takeaways from the podcast are: 

- Why sometimes going with your gut feeling can be counterproductive; 

- The path to learning something new starts by asking a question 

- The importance of putting customers first 

Our Guest: Noy Grisaru 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noy-grisaru-994bb810b/ 
Website: https://www.optimove.com/ 

Intro and background music: Craig MacArthur - Power Shutoff (www.youtube.com/watch?v=x74iB_jtauw)

Episode 125: Catalyzing Customer-first Experience with Noy Grisaru

You don’t become a tech leader by just having the skills and then one day you decide you’ll take on a leadership or C-level position and that’s it. Well, it takes a lot more than that. It takes the willingness to tackle issues but also enable people to grow and develop, and become leaders of their own making. Marcus Campbell, CTO at Hermes Logistics Technologies, is one such tech leader, and of course, I had to have him on CTO Confessions. With 20+ years of experience in tech, Marcus covered in depth all the work he’s doing for HLT, how his road has been so far, and gave his advice worth its weight in gold.

Key takeaways from the podcast are: 

-Collaboration is the one way that teams can move forward and achieve success and growth at the same time; 
-Patience is key – as a leader you’ll need it in order to ensure your focus stays on point, and that your team stays on course;

Our Guest: Marcus Campbell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuscampbell100/ 
Website: https://www.hermesworld.com/int/ 

Intro and background music: Craig MacArthur - Power Shutoff (www.youtube.com/watch?v=x74iB_jtauw)

Episode 123: Handling The Difficult Phases of Cargo Transportation with Marcus Campbell

The tech leaders of today greatly differ from the tech leaders of yesterday – from their scope of work to their mindset, skills, and approach – a lot of things have changed. Basically, what changed was the answer to the question “What does it mean to be a leader?” - and with me here on this episode to help answer that question is David Germain, Group Chief Information Officer, who sat down with me to talk about all things leadership – from his journey through the world of tech, through his approach and perspective, all the way to his insight and experience worth their weight in gold.

Key takeaways from the podcast are: 

- The importance of not letting stereotypes hold you back from achieving your dreams 

- Never take your eye away from the big picture 

- As a leader, your skillset must be diverse if you’re to drive people forward 

Our Guest: David Germain 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcgermain/ 

Intro and background music: Craig MacArthur - Power Shutoff (www.youtube.com/watch?v=x74iB_jtauw)

Episode 133: To Lead or Not To Lead with David Germain

The road of to becoming a change-maker, a tech leader, is – unlike in many other industries – anything but a straight line. But the traits that all tech leaders share are adaptibility and willingness to learn and grow. Enter Tramale Turner, CTO at TaxBit, who sat down with me to discuss his journey, the things he learned, and how he rolls as a leader! 

Key takeaways from the podcast are: 

- Recognizing patterns is the best way to solving problems, as well as finding areas in which you need to improve 

- Having difficult conversations on how and why something occurred is a good way for everyone to grow together 

- Adaptive leadership will allow you to get a grasp on things much faster, and also connect with people on a much deeper level 

Our Guest: Tramale Turner 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tramale-turner-31b24a/ 
Website: https://taxbit.com/ 

Intro and background music: Craig MacArthur - Power Shutoff (www.youtube.com/watch?v=x74iB_jtauw)

Episode 134: Trailblazing Through Industries with Tramale Turner

Justin Franciscotty, who has more than 20 years of expertise, provides your business a track record of commercial and technological success. According to Justin, Engineers are swarming to the tech sector, which is growing. However, what has to be discussed is how it will impact engineering firms, CEOs, and the sector as a whole. To learn more, check full video.

Why Engineers Are Flocking To Technology By Justin Franciscotty

With over 20 years of experience, Justin Franciscotty brings your company proven success in the market and the tech industry. According to Justin, Businesses are facing more difficulties, and a number of reliable sources of information on economic matters are revising their forecasts and predicting a global recession. To learn more, check full audio.

The Effects Of The Global Economic Downturn On The Technology Sector By Justin Franciscotty

Building, creating, developing – these are all activities all tech leaders simply love. And as leaders, they are skilled at nurturing the flames of others – the flames to build, create, develop, analyze, or simply put, to follow their drive towards creating a better tomorrow. I had the chance to have a good talk with one such leader – Jamie Smith Webb, CTO at Numan, who shared with me his journey to becoming a tech leader, his experience in various industries, and his incredible insights he’s amassed from working with a variety of teams.

Key takeaways from the podcast are: 

- Composing your team is a matter of adaptibility and proper leadership, especially when they are diverse in nature 

- Knowing how and when to ask for help will help you grow, but also establish relationships 

- Setting expectations - understanding and aligning expectations is crucial for effective leadership on all levels 

Our Guest: Jamie Smith Webb 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiesmithwebb/ 
Website: https://www.numan.com/ 

Intro and background music: Craig MacArthur - Power Shutoff (www.youtube.com/watch?v=x74iB_jtauw)

Episode 137: From TechEnthusiast to TechLeader: A Building and Leading Journey with Jamie Smith Webb

With over 20 years of experience, Justin Franciscotty brings your company proven success in the market and the tech industry.​ According to Justin, It’s critical to keep up with the most recent trends because technology is constantly expanding and changing. To learn more, check full audio.

How To Stay Up To Date On The Latest Tech Trends By Justin Franciscotty

Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Andrew Philips, the CTO of Skyscanner, a leading player in the online travel search and comparison market. Discover how Skyscanner goes beyond the traditional flight search experience, aiming to inspire travelers, as well as Andrew shedding light on the challenges of scaling the business and maintaining efficiency with a lean team. Furthermore, you can also learn about his journey in the world of tech – from his beginnings all the way to today, coupled with everything he’s learned, and his advice worth its weight in gold!

Key takeaways from the podcast are: 

- Grant autonomy with boundaries - empower your teams to make decisions within their expertise while setting clear guidelines to maintain alignment. 

- Streamline processes for efficiency - optimize workflows, remove bottlenecks, and automate tasks to maximize productivity and drive business growth. 

- Leverage AI practically - focus on practical applications of AI to bring tangible benefits to your products or services, like Skyscanner's use of AI to enhance user experiences and provide personalized recommendations. 

Our Guest: Andrew Phillips 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjhp/ 
Website: https://www.skyscanner.net/ 

Intro and background music: Craig MacArthur - Power Shutoff (www.youtube.com/watch?v=x74iB_jtauw)

Episode 140: Inspiring Travelers and Streamlining Booking Processes with Andrew Phillips

From Oracle Sales to Digital Product Pioneer: Building a Sustainable Tech Agency in the Mobile Era.

In this episode of How I Grew This, host Adam speaks with Robert Armstrong, Co-Founder and CEO of Appstem, about his 15-year journey building a successful digital product agency from the early days of mobile apps to today's AI-driven landscape, alongside co-host Amanda.


The Untold Truth About Agency Growth: Why Small Teams Beat Giant Competitors

Justin Franciscotty is a professional marketing expert, with his rich experience in the marketing field, he helps to bring your company proven success in the market and the tech industry.

Hosted by TC Gill, this podcast explores the dynamic world of technology leadership. Each episode explores the challenges, strategies, and stories that shape the lives of today’s CTOs and tech leaders.  

From navigating complex business issues to leading high-performing teams, CTO Confessions sheds light on the multifaceted role of technology executives, highlighting the critical decisions they make and the impact they have on organizations.  

Join us as we unpack the realities of tech leadership and share insights that rarely get the appreciation they deserve, all with a healthy dose of curiosity and candor. 

Brought to you by IT Labs.

New tracks tagged #Tech Leader