In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Todd Albert, VP of Engineering at CYPHER Learning. They discuss Todd's unconventional career path, the importance of learning from failures, and the impact of AI on job recruitment and engineering processes. Todd shares insights on managing a remote engineering team, balancing priorities in software development, and the challenges faced in generative AI projects. He emphasizes the significance of networking and having a clear vision in entrepreneurship, along with the necessity of saying no to maintain focus and effectiveness as a leader.