Same situation. Different outcome. Leadership makes the difference.

In this episode of From Code to C-Suite, Anton Chislov shares what it really takes to build and lead as a CTO across multiple continents, and why success comes down to how individuals respond to pressure, responsibility, and pain.

He breaks down:

• Why the first five people you hire determine whether you survive

• How leadership style is shaped by personality, not just experience

• What it really means to take ownership and say, “If not me, then who?”

• Why the CTO role is far harder than most people expectAnton also reflects on the realities of leadership across AI, fintech, and startups, and the skills some leaders are born with, while others must deliberately develop.

This is the truth behind the role everybody thinks they want.

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