In this episode, we explore how today’s technology leaders can stay sharp, innovative, and effective in a world transformed by AI and rapid organizational change. We look at what it really takes to remain close to the craft, how to judge AI tools by their actual business impact, and why the right team structure is essential for experimentation and long‑term growth.

Paweł Dolega talks with Ed Addario, CTO at Kuda - a seasoned technologist whose passion began at age 11 with a TRS‑80 and evolved into a career spanning mobile, cloud, AI, and over 15 years in fintech. Ed co-founded Navro and previously served as CTO at Currencycloud and Salary Finance. Today, he’s helping drive Kuda’s mission of “banking for every African on the planet.” He’s also an active member of IEEE and ACM.

Ed shares his perspective on staying relevant as a hands-on leader, building organizations that encourage innovation, and navigating the journey from startup chaos to scaleup discipline. He also reflects on the realities of attracting top engineering talent in a competitive global market.

In this episode, we explain the essential challenge faced by every modern software organization: technical debt. We analyze how to define it, distinguish between conscious strategic debt and unintentional "mess", and, crucially, how to manage and eliminate it to maintain development speed and team morale.

Our host, Paweł Dolega, discusses this topic with Sebastian Titze, CTO at Corify, an experienced technology leader. Sebastian, drawing on his career experience from working in the financial sector to consulting and management, shares his strategies.

He explains how to measure technical debt using metrics like cognitive complexity and change frequency, emphasizes that fixing tech debt must be framed as a business decision (ROI), and stresses the importance of organizational culture and team motivation in addressing it.

In the second episode, we turn our attention to the evolving role of the Chief Technology Officer, the challenges of tech recruitment, and the dynamic reality of the FinTech industry. Together, these themes highlight how technology leadership influences both organizational growth and the broader financial ecosystem.

Our host, Paweł Dolega, talks with Gilberto Taccari, CTO at Tot. With a PhD in Computer Engineering and over ten years of experience, Gilberto combines technical depth with business strategy. 

His career spans consultancy for major Italian banks, leadership at FinTech startups, and building high‑performing teams in competitive markets. Guided by a “build it right” philosophy, Gilberto shares how sustainable growth, smart hiring, and sound technology decisions can influence the future of finance.

In this premiere episode, we explore the software engineering career journey, from individual contributor to team lead and ultimately to engineering manager. Along the way, we unpack the essential skills, mindsets, and expectations that define each stage of professional growth.

Our host, Paweł Dolega, dives into these topics in a conversation with Michal Janoušek, a seasoned technology consultant and founder of PureBrew Tech. 

With nearly 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Michal has progressed from individual contributor roles to consulting and leadership positions across various levels. His perspective on career development, team building, and technical leadership brings valuable, real-world insight to the discussion.