Extreme Ownership: Effective Tech Leadership | with Arnaud Lucas

11/16/24 • 53 min

In this episode, Newton dives deep into the art of effective leadership with Arnaud Lucas, CTO of Wanderu. With over 20 years of experience driving transformative growth across industries, Arnaud unpacks what makes a great leader in tech.
From embracing the concept of "Extreme Ownership" to scaling organizations and crafting impactful strategies, Arnaud shares actionable insights every tech leader needs. He also opens up about his career journey—reflecting on the lessons learned, mistakes made, and ventures launched along the way.
Whether you're an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you lead with vision and purpose—or become the kind of leader who does.

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Blockchain Expert Unpacks Decentralization Technologies | with Roberto Capodieci

In this episode, Newton sits down with Roberto Capodieci, the visionary Founder of Blockchain Zoo and a seasoned expert in Blockchain and Decentralization Technologies.
Roberto’s journey in tech began at the impressive age of 9, and by 14 he incorporated his first company. Since then, he has founded and managed companies across three continents, bringing a wealth of hands-on experience to the industry.
Throughout the episode, Roberto dives deep into the world of decentralization, sharing insights on blockchain technology, peer-to-peer networks, and consensus mechanisms. He explores the current landscape and future trajectory of the blockchain industry, shedding light on both opportunities and challenges. Listeners are also introduced to Roberto’s pioneering decentralization project, ZooBC, and his innovative consensus mechanism, "Proof of Participation."
For anyone interested in the future of blockchain, this episode offers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the industry's passionate SMEs.
A link to a free copy of Roberto’s book as discussed in this episode can be found on the Youtube page for this episode.

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Strategies for Building a Successful Tech Business | with Arias Websterberry

In this insightful episode, host Newton sits down with Arias WebsterBerry, an entrepreneurial powerhouse and CEO of Launch Ignition AI, to discuss key strategies for building a sustainable tech driven business, and to explore the intersection of technology, innovation, and business growth.
With over $112 million in revenue generated for businesses he has worked with; Arias brings a wealth of experience and actionable advice to the Tech business table.

The episode kicks off with a deep dive into Arias’s inspiring career journey. Raised in difficult circumstances, including homelessness and the loss of both parents at a young age, Arias has overcome adversity to build multiple thriving businesses, including WebsterBerry Marketing, Ignite Funnels, and Launch Ignition AI. He shares how his upbringing fuelled his resilience and passion for entrepreneurship, driving him to scale multimillion-dollar enterprises and now helping others achieve similar success.

Newton and Arias discuss the alarming failure rates in tech startups, with a particular focus on the tech industry where 63% of businesses don’t survive past five years. Arias sheds light on why so many tech-driven businesses fail and the common pitfalls that entrepreneurs should avoid when building their tech companies. He emphasizes the importance of navigating rapid technological advancements and market changes to build scalable systems that support long-term success.

Arias also touches on creating a culture of innovation and scalability within tech teams. He explains what true scalability and innovation look like and how business owners can assess whether they are on the right path to success. The conversation dives deeper into the dangers of using poorly tested, beta-stage AI solutions just for the sake of labelling a business as “AI-powered.” Arias shares his thoughts on whether the “fake-it-till-you-make-it” approach is a smart strategy for tech entrepreneurs starting out. He also weighs in on the age-old debate on 9-to-5 jobs vs entrepreneurship career paths.

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing the biggest challenges tech entrepreneurs face when scaling their businesses, including the struggle to innovate without losing sight of their company’s mission. Arias offers practical advice on overcoming these challenges and building a sustainable, tech-driven business in today’s rapidly evolving market.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build or scale a tech-driven business. Arias’s story is one of perseverance, and his insights into innovation, growth, and overcoming adversity are sure to inspire both techpreneurs and entrepreneurs from all walks of life.

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