In this episode, Philipp Deutscher speaks with Juha Ristolainen, CTO of Upvest, about building scalable tech teams, nurturing a dynamic organizational culture, and embracing transparent leadership. Juha shares practical experiences from Upvest's growth journey, including strategies to empower engineers, handle rapid scaling without compromising quality, and maintain clear communication even during critical situations. He emphasizes the importance of aligning evolving organizational culture with core values, promoting diverse perspectives, and leveraging transparency to build trust. The conversation also touches on his personal leadership evolution, effective mentoring, and the pivotal role of strategic vision for tech leaders. 

This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in leadership strategies, cultural growth, and sustainable scaling within technology-driven organizations.

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