Dive into the world of digital innovation with Thomas Peruzzi, a luminary in the European tech and advertising sectors, and the dynamic force behind Virtual Minds.

In this captivating episode, Thomas unveils his journey from a tech enthusiast to a visionary leader at Virtual Minds, driving excellence in ad tech with a steadfast commitment to European ethical standards. Discover how Virtual Minds is redefining the advertising landscape, managing billions of requests with precision, and fostering a culture of trust and autonomy within its teams.

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Join us as Thomas Peruzzi shares invaluable insights into steering a leading tech company while nurturing a culture of innovation and ethical responsibility.

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Join us in this engaging episode to explore the tech leadership world of Vaishali Patel, currently the Head of Software Engineering at Zopa Bank.

Vaishali shares her journey from a technical expert to a leader in agile management and team dynamics. Delve into her approach to overcoming challenges in Agile implementation, empowering diverse tech teams, and balancing hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:20 Education and Career Progression

04:17 Transition to Web Development

06:02 Advice for Getting into Tech

08:24 Career Challenges and Learning Opportunities

10:26 Exploring Agile and Scrum

12:39 Challenges in Implementing Agile

14:45 Successful Implementation of Agile

18:23 Cultural Diversity in Tech Teams

21:41 Cultural Background and Career Expectations

22:44 Influence of Cultural Background

28:28 Company Culture and Decentralized Decision-Making

32:33 The Role of Technical Background in Decision-Making

39:40 Hiring Process and Decentralized Decision-Making

41:24 Decision-making and Team Empowerment

41:58 Evolution as a Leader

42:45 Becoming an Engineering Manager

43:43 Learning from Difficult Times

44:46 Coaching and Mentoring

45:15 Dealing with Pressure and Stress

46:40 Seeking Feedback and Continuous Improvement

49:28 Encouraging Women in Tech

52:08 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

54:14 The Future of the Banking Industry

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Join us in this engaging episode to explore the tech leadership world of Vaishali Patel, currently the Head of Software Engineering at Zopa Bank.

Vaishali shares her journey from a technical expert to a leader in agile management and team dynamics. Delve into her approach to overcoming challenges in Agile implementation, empowering diverse tech teams, and balancing hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.

Key Topics Explored:

Join us for this insightful discussion with Vaishali Patel, and understand how her leadership is shaping the future of tech teams and software development.

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Delve into the innovative world of Andreas Maurer, the driving force behind KeepLocal GmbH, in this insightful episode. Discover how Andreas transitioned from a tech expert to revolutionizing the local gift card market, bridging technology and community support.

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of how KeepLocal is reshaping the landscape of local commerce and community support, guided by Andreas Maurer's innovative vision.

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TIMING & THEMES

00:00 - Introduction.

02:14 - Intro. Baldur Podcast.

02:20 - Start of the podcast

04:03 - Who is Andreas?

06:15 - How difficult was it to start a gift card business idea?

09:03 - Were you initially aware of the effect of gift cards?

10:23 - What is the range for the consumer, what can they buy?

11:06 - Wide range of products based on customer needs.

12:17 - What stage is the company at now?

14:50 - Benefits for Keep Local partners.

17:40 - The buyer of the gift card is usually not the one that redeems it...

19:37 - Is it possible to accurately track the success of the cards?

20:43 - Gift cards contribute to the sustainability of the partner's

22:39 - Idea of the gift сard is much bigger than it actually appears to be

24:51 - How I became part of the tech world...

31:21 - Difficulties in communicating with technical people...

36:17 - That would be a good solution. Who agrees with me?

38:40 - Gift cards from a technical point of view.

42:12 - German laws. How well do you cope with them?

45:34 - The business is a certain machine for handwriting.

48:04 - Advice for young people.

49:46 - Philosophy. It's going to be hard, but you have to do it.

52:16 - How do I talk to Andreas?

53:23 - What's the next round of growth for Keep Local?

56:32 - Will gift cards save the bad local economy?

58:26 - Thanks for watching! Come back again.

58:40 - Outro

Delve into the innovative world of Andreas Maurer, the driving force behind KeepLocal GmbH, in this insightful episode. Discover how Andreas transitioned from a tech expert to revolutionizing the local gift card market, bridging technology and community support.

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of how KeepLocal is reshaping the landscape of local commerce and community support, guided by Andreas Maurer's innovative vision.

PS: interested in a FREE Strategy Call to discuss how these trends could impact your company's hiring?Email us at: ⁠[email protected]⁠

OR Visit Out Website ⁠HERE⁠

Watch the FULL EPISODE:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uoOkrqGh0RB2ZOptdHKEC?si=KvVm1yAJS-a6BZvGNaEEjQ

Dive into the tech leadership realm with Sebastian Nell, CEO of and organizational maven, in this enlightening episode. We explore Sebastian's rise from gaming industry stalwart with EA and Crytek to revolutionizing digital transformation with ESSQUARE's 'Team for Hire' concept.

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Sebastian also imparts sage advice for young tech enthusiasts and startups, alongside his vision for education in a tech-driven future. Don't miss these vital discussions for anyone keen on the future of tech, leadership, and organizational culture.

PS: interested in a FREE Strategy Call to discuss how these trends could impact your company's hiring?

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OR Visit Out Website ⁠HERE⁠

Dive into the tech leadership realm with Sebastian Nell, CEO of and organizational maven, in this enlightening episode. We explore Sebastian's rise from gaming industry stalwart with EA and Crytek to revolutionizing digital transformation with ESSQUARE's 'Team for Hire' concept.

Uncover insights on:

Sebastian also imparts sage advice for young tech enthusiasts and startups, alongside his vision for education in a tech-driven future. Don't miss these vital discussions for anyone keen on the future of tech, leadership, and organizational culture.

PS: interested in a FREE Strategy Call to discuss how these trends could impact your company's hiring?

Email us at: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

OR Visit Out Website ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

Watch the FULL EPISODE:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ts5pkkPwTYo28lHy8dWI6?si=f4316be8f7ed40ce