Meet Tengiz Tutisani, Senior Director and Head of Architecture and IT Operations at Bright Horizons

Bright Horizons is known worldwide for its high-quality education and childcare services.

Tengiz is a veteran tech leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation at both startups and large companies. He's skilled in software development, technology leadership, and has a strong background in entrepreneurship. Tengiz has also written a book called “Effective Software Development for the Enterprise.” When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and practicing meditation.

In this episode, we cover several exciting topics. First, we dive into Tengiz's initial hackathon experience in Ukraine. Next, we explore how Dell organizes their hackathons, which often lead to new features in production and new patents. We also discuss how venture capital firms can leverage hackathons among their portfolio companies to accelerate product launches. This process involves understanding what customers want, organizing a hackathon to flesh out ideas, selecting the best concepts, and securing customer investments in these initiatives. Towards the end of our conversation, we also touch on the benefits of meditation.