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.

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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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