S1 EP8 Lightning Talks with Tech Leaders - Andreas Stein

Join us for an electrifying Episode of Lightning Talks with Tech Leaders featuring the incredibly insightful Andreas Stein! 🚀

Andreas's journey is a masterclass in navigating the complexities of the tech landscape. From his early days as an entrepreneur, securing investment from serial investors Ferry & Fabian Heilemann, to scaling companies like Pepperbill and NewStore from scratch, he's got stories and wisdom to share. He'll also open up about the unique challenges of hyper-growth, like taking a team from 10 to 60 engineers globally almost overnight, and the tribal dynamics at SumUp.

Andreas shares powerful insights on:

📈 Scaling & Leadership: The art of managing hyper-growth, forming cohesive global teams, and lessons from Radical Candor on fostering direct feedback.

🤝 The Power of Practice: Why MOB programming and pair programming are secret weapons for building highly effective teams.

🎯 Strategic Recruitment: Unpacking the "WHY" before you hire, the 24-hour rule for feedback, and mirroring agile development in your hiring process.

🤖 Tech's Double-Edged Sword: A provocative look at whether AI makes programmers lazy and the surprising impact of GitHub Copilot on code quality.

🌱 Career Resilience: The critical importance of learning fast, failing fast, and empowering your team to be smarter than you.

This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to excel in tech leadership. Tune in and transform your approach! 

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