Full Stack Leader

In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Lauren Creedon, Head of Product at Goldcast, about planning and execution.

Lauren talks about the significance of understanding the business’s operational plan, market dynamics, and user behavior seasonality. This knowledge is crucial for effective product launches. Lauren also advocates coaching teams to achieve significant outcomes within a quarter, emphasizing the need for structured planning and phased execution.
In the interview, Lauren emphasizes the importance of understanding target markets, budgeting cycles, and competition in the AI product market, advocating for clear communication over technical jargon. She introduces the concepts of seasonality and roadmaps, stressing alignment with usage peaks and budgeting cycles for optimal impact.

In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Sergey Sundukovskiy, co-founder, CTO and CPO at Salesmsg.
A seasoned tech leader, Sergey emphasizes the significance of recognizing one's unique leadership style, whether it leans towards a “Follow me” or a “Charge ahead” approach. He also stresses that prioritizing outcomes over specific methodologies is crucial for success, and reminds about the negative impact of overthinking.
In this conversation, Sergey talks about the multifaceted role of a Chief Technology Officer, particularly in the context of startups and established enterprises. He discusses the evolving responsibilities of a CTO, from being a hands on technical expert, to a more strategic leader focused on optimization and scalability.

In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Luisa Herrmann, Head of Product at Arch Systems.
Luisa delves into the challenges faced by women in the tech industry, addressing unconscious bias and the need for diversity and inclusion. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and counteracting unconscious bias, especially for women and younger professionals in the field. Luisa also discusses the impact of AI and machine learning, highlighting the potential risks and the need for responsible development and regulation.
Our conversation also touches upon the evolving role of product leaders in the age of AI, emphasizing the importance of understanding and effectively leveraging emerging technologies, a skill set that every tech leader tomorrow must have. Luisa talks about the importance of openness, receiving feedback, and embracing new ideas. She stresses the importance of actively listening and being receptive to input, cautioning against overconfidence in one's own knowledge.

In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Austin Daniels, Senior Lead Product Manager at Method.
Austin brings up the challenges of data privacy and innovation in healthcare, highlighting the need for a balance between secure data handling and enabling research and development. He also discusses the importance of personalized medicine and leveraging emerging technologies like AI for more effective care.
Austin emphasizes the importance of active listening, recognizing that everyone brings unique insights and experiences. He suggests asking pointed questions to better understand and communicate with team members.
In addition, Austin stresses the need for leaders to align their actions, words, and incentives to create a cohesive and trustworthy work environment. He also talks about the significance of being hands-on and occasionally taking on tasks to lead by example.

Nelly is on a mission to help entrepreneurs minimize technology mistakes. She teaches the roadmap to successfully manage technology teams and projects like a CTO...WITHOUT being technical or learning how to code. She's a speaker and presenter for many organizations and major industries events including: Women’s Enterprise Center, NY Entrepreneurs Business Network, Small Business Summit, BlogHer, Social Media Jungle, Women 2.0, BlogWorld, and has been featured in INC Magazine, NBC Today Show, Fast Company Magazine, NewsDay.com, O’Reilly, SmartMoney, SmallBiz, TechRepublic, Women’s Radio.