Tech leaders are drivers – they inspire people and draw them to ideas, concepts, new projects, and motivate them to be better by getting them to align with their MO and way of thinking – to a healthy extent, that is. I had the chance to talk about all of this with a tech leader who is working with a team diverse in skill – but also in culture, something that requires some serious leadership skills in itself – Krenar Muhidini, Director of Software Development at EML, who sat down with me to share his journey and experience in the world of tech, and hear his advice on leading teams – worth it’s weight in gold. 

Key takeaways from the podcast are: 

- user experience can sometimes defy logic, but 

- listening is the precursor to understanding, and is key to building trust between your teams and achieving goals 

- in order to achieve high discipline, you need well-defined processes that are easy to follow and understand 

Our Guest: Krenar Muhidini 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krenarmuhidini/ 
Website: https://www.emlpayments.com/ 

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

Episode 136: From Problem-solving to Problem-prevention with Krenar Muhidini

“Imagine a world where people of all ages and walks of life, have access to similar knowledge, resources, and can gain new insights and skills, where everyone who wants to get an education is able to access and complete their degrees.” - this is one thing that the guest on this episode, Michelle Lee, CTO at ITHAKA, said during the episode, and it’s just one of the many gems she dropped in our short but incredible conversation we had around her life, her work, and her journey in the world of tech!

Key takeaways from the podcast are: 

- A customer-centric approach is essential for effective technology leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding and meeting the needs of users to drive innovation and achieve long-term success. 

- Embracing failure as a learning opportunity: Learning from failures and mistakes is crucial for personal and professional growth, and it's something that you need to embrace throughout your entrepreneurial journey. 

- The significance of passion and purpose: Pursuing a venture driven by a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the world can be a driving force for success. 

Our Guest: Michelle Lee 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelee1/ 
Website: https://www.ithaka.org/ 

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

Episode 139: With Technology to Accessible Education with Michelle Lee

A who’s who from the Ottawa-Gatineau technology community came together on May 8 to celebrate the second annual Techopia-EY Insights magazine. More than 200 guests gathered at Queen St. Fare to get their hands on the first copies of the magazine. Themed “A new lens on Ottawa’s tech ecosystem,” the magazine included features that examined the state of the sector from many perspectives, including local serial entrepreneurs, tech leaders who have left Ottawa and executives working abroad for Ottawa-based companies. The magazine also included a listing of tech ecosystem players and listings of local tech firms from 11 different niches.

A digital edition of the magazine can be found at https://techopiaeyinsights.ca.

Interested in Ottawa’s tech scene? Be sure to visit www.obj.ca/techopia for regular news coverage.

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Techopia-EY Insights magazine launch 2024 | Episode 263

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. 

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