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Effective Communication for Software Leadership
Head of ML Recommendations at Roku
Learn how to manage communication across all stakeholders, including your boss, effectively. By the end of the sessions, participants will have the fundamentals of effective communication for software leadership, including presenting technical information to non-technical audiences, different communication styles, active listening and feedback techniques, communication for team management, stakeholder management, and project, and product management. Additionally, they will learn about techniques for addressing conflicts, giving constructive feedback, and negotiating with stakeholders.
I am a communication specialist with 10+ years of experience in the software industry. I have worked closely with executive teams to help them effectively manage their communication. My expertise in this field has made me the perfect mentor to introduce participants to the world of effective communication. I am excited to help participants take their communication skills to the next level.
Organisational changes to improve productivity and quality
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for Engineering Directors who manage different teams in companies exposed to constant changes. Through this Circle, participants will understand what kind of organisational changes they need to implement to improve productivity and product quality. We will discuss best practices, processes and tools which will help to improve productivity and also how to adjust the teams to the company growth, building a collaborative team culture and fostering flexibility to embrace the change.
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I have introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity. I have also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, so we have faced different stages of the company growth. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help Engineering Directors successfully implement organisational changes to improve productivity and product quality.
Break Free From Middle Management
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle is designed for Eng Directors and above who have experience managing managers and turning strategy into action. I have been in middle management multiple times and understand how challenging it can be to break free. My experience working directly with CEOs and board members will bring a unique perspective to this topic. We will introduce strategies and techniques to help participants break free and advance their career.
I have been stuck in middle management several times, but I have also managed to break out and held 3 executive roles. I am passionate about helping others reach the same level of success and that’s why I am excited to mentor this Circle.
Up Level Your Leadership for a Healthier Organization
VP of Engineering at CareMessage
Grow as a leader by learning how to create healthier organizations for all. In this Circle, I will introduce the necessary skills, tools and techniques needed to build a successful team. This Circle is designed for Technical Founders with minimal past Engineering or Product Leadership experience, who want to improve their leadership skills.
With over 15 years of experience leading Technical teams, I'm well qualified to lead you in this journey. I have co-founded Bootstrapped and VC backed startups and have significant experience mentoring at multiple levels, helping leaders to achieve breakthrough outcomes in their respective businesses. I'm excited to help you unlock your potential and become the leader your team needs.
How To Build A Compelling Story For Your Product or Startup
CEO at Think Differently | 16+ years in tech | ex-Apple, Google, and Logitech
Are you a technical founder or future founder wanting to build an exciting narrative for your product, but don't know where to start? Learn how to craft a compelling story that resonates and sells! As a product marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical teams to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love. Join me on this journey and learn how to tell a powerful story that will make people take action. I'm excited to introduce you to the art of storytelling!
I'm a storytelling expert with 16+ years of experience in the tech industry across both B2C and B2B including over a decade at renowned brands like Apple and Google in Silicon Valley.
As a product and marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical leaders to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love.
This has given me the unique opportunity to observe how stories can be crafted in a way that resonates and sells. My passion for storytelling combined with my experience in the industry make me the perfect mentor to guide you through the process of creating compelling stories that will unlock your product’s potential and make a difference.
Developing Leadership Skills to Lead a Large Organization
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle is designed for Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) as well as other senior engineering leaders (directors / sr. directors) that lead large and growing teams (100-1000), and are challenged by highly complex projects and evolving/changing user expectations. As a mentor, I will introduce the skills, tools, and best practices to build these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. Join me to become the leader your team needs you to be!
As a senior engineering leader of large organizations, I was successful in building these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. With my experience, I will help participants to become the leaders their teams need them to be. I am excited to share my knowledge and guide them through their journey of becoming successful leaders.
Performance Management for Engineering Leaders
Head of Engineering at Point Digital Finance
As engineering leaders, transitioning into people managers means we have to manage performance of our engineers, and make deep investments in career growth. This Circle will help participants tackle the conversations around low performance, foster a learning mindset, help senior engineers scale, and approach performance improvement plans.
I'm passionate about performance management, and have seen first-hand how it can help to build a high-performing culture. With my background in Engineering and experience in people management, I'm excited to introduce techniques and best practices to help engineering leaders transition into people managers with ease.
The Art of Technical Leadership: Strategies for Leading Technical Teams
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering managers who lead technical teams. I will provide practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, managing technical debt, and balancing short-term and long-term technical goals.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including roles as a director of engineering and other leadership positions, I have a wealth of experience leading technical teams. I have developed practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including how to build trust, manage conflict, and develop team members' skills and abilities. I deeply understand the unique challenges of leading technical teams, including managing complex projects, communicating technical information to non-technical people, and balancing competing priorities. I am excited to introduce Engineering Managers to the strategies and techniques they need to lead successful technical teams.
Revolutionize Your Leadership: Mastering the Managerial Mind
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you tired of feeling like you're just a cog in the machine? It's time to take control of your career and build the network and skills you need to succeed. Join this Leadership Bootcamp and discover the secrets to getting ahead in today's competitive job market. With 4 expert-led sessions, you'll learn how to adopt a manager's mindset, give and receive critical feedback, set and achieve goals, and get insider tips from a seasoned CTO. Don't settle for mediocrity - take charge of your career today.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Leadership Bootcamp Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. I'm a certified ICF PCC coach, and I specialize in helping executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers develop leadership skills, enhance emotional intelligence, achieve work-life balance, increase productivity, and build resilience.
Navigating Through Change: Leading Engineering Teams Through Times of Uncertainty
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering directors and CTOs/VPs of engineering who are responsible for leading teams through times of change and uncertainty. I will provide practical strategies for managing change and adapting to new situations and tips for effectively communicating with and motivating teams during these challenging times.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and a background in engineering leadership, I have firsthand experience navigating through periods of uncertainty and leading teams through times of change. I have developed effective strategies for leading teams through change, including effective communication, collaboration, and a focus on results, that have helped me successfully navigate through challenging times in the past. I'm excited to introduce you to the strategies and tools for understanding and leading through times of uncertainty.
EQ: The Missing Link for Tech Leaders
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you a technical leader who wants to take your leadership skills to the next level? Do you struggle with managing your emotions, building relationships, and leading teams effectively? This workshop is designed to help you harness the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) and become a more impactful leader. In just three sessions, you'll learn how to increase your self-awareness, regulate your emotions, build social intelligence, and master the art of relationship management. Join this circle and gain the edge you need to succeed in today's fast-paced, ever-changing business world.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. As a Professional Certified Coach, I have a proven track record of coaching executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers. Through this Circle, I am excited to introduce the fundamentals of emotional intelligence and provide participants with the tools and resources to build their leadership skills and enhance their emotional intelligence.
Shifting org culture: Engineering for Delight
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how Engineering Leaders can foster an organizational culture that will lead to increased ability to build software that connects effectively with customers. Through four online sessions, participants will discuss concepts designed to shift engineering culture away from simply implementation and towards holistic quality. The mentor, who has a history in video game development as well as "big tech", will be available for live office hours to answer questions and help participants work through their challenges.
With over two decades of experience shipping video games and five years working in big tech, I have a hopefully unique perspective to share with participants in my Circle on Engineering for Delight. I'm passionate about delivering delightful products that connect with customers and find building and understanding company cultures fascinating. I'm excited to share my experiences and knowledge so that participants can take away the tools necessary to make positive changes in their own organizations.
Establishing a Remote First Culture for Eng Managers
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is to help Eng Managers with little experience managing remote first teams. I will introduce the participants to best practices, tools and processes to ensure successful team collaboration and results. We will cover topics such as recruitment assessment, onboarding, managing change, autonomy, accountability and communication.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Be the Engineering Manager You Want To Be
Technical Advisor at The Browser Company, ex-Senior Staff at Slack/Architect at Salesforce, ex-founder
Are you that extremely senior engineer who stepped into managing a team of engineers? That was me, 10 years ago. Since then, I’ve also been a CTO and swung back into being a individual contributor. I’ve seen every side and understand what you are facing. I’m here to help first-time managers succeed.
I will introduce you to the basics of management and provide you with a runbook to help you define your management philosophy. I have successfully mentored dozens of first-time managers at Plato, Slack, and beyond and am excited to help you become the best version of yourself without burning out.
Leading and Working Successfully in Complex Environments
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle introduces Engineering Executives (VPs, CTOs, and Directors) leading large organizations (100-2000 people) to the principles of successful project and product development, deployment, and maintenance in highly complex environments. Explore perspectives, evaluate polarities, and build trust through deep listening and care to create a successful and productive work environment.
I have been leading large teams in the pursuit of large, complex, cutting-edge technology projects for many years. I am passionate about helping others to understand how to work and collaborate successfully in highly complex environments, and how to deliver successful projects and products. I am excited to mentor participants in this Circle to help them become more successful in their own work.
Building Diverse and Inclusive Teams
CTO at Trusted Health
In this Circle, I will introduce participants to the strategies and tactics for building diverse and inclusive teams. I have experience building small and large inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle. I'm excited to help VPs and Executives with more than 50 engineers under them create teams that foster inclusion and celebrate diversity.
I have experience building small and large diverse and inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle.
Decision Making: Building vs Buying Software
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle will explore the various dimensions of making a decision on building or buying software for Eng Directors/VPs/CTOs with experience of managing managers and leaders along with driving technology strategy and decision making. Led by someone with experience working across large and small companies and making several software build and buy decisions and successful company M&A integrations, participants will gain a better understanding of the landscape in making such decisions.
I have worked across large and small companies and was a decision maker for several software build and buy decisions. I have led many successful company M&A integrations, so I understand the many dimensions to building vs buying, including budget, technology strategy, product vision, people on the team, mindset etc. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants better understand the landscape of making such decisions.
The Tech Site Manager role in international tech companies
Engineering Director at Aircall
In this Circle, I will introduce Engineering Directors and Executives (VPs / CTOs) to the concept of Tech Site Managers and how they can leverage this role to create opportunities in countries with a high concentration of engineers, specially when they are integrated in different international teams. We will cover topics such as distributed teams; being a point of reference for the regional tech employees; promoting bonding, engagement and collaboration; organising tech events and implementing cross mentoring. This is what your teams need to go to a new level, so don't miss the opportunity to learn how to put this role in place!
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and , and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I am the Spanish Tech Site Manager at Aircall and I have promoted the creation of this role in 2 more countries and also a Remote Tech Site Manager for the rest of our tech employees. I am excited to share my experience and help others to create similar opportunities for their teams!
Building International and High-Performing Engineering Teams
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle will cover everything you need to know about building and managing an international engineering team - including hiring and onboarding, creating autonomous teams, managing projects and processes effectively and re-organising teams to adjust to the company growth. Participants will also learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of working with teams across different cultures and time zones, and strategies for communicating and collaborating effectively in a global context. Join us and learn from my real-world experiences!
I've been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain, and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I've introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity; I've also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I'm excited to share my experiences and help participants build and manage international and high-performing engineering teams.
Introducing and Managing Engineering-Adjacent Functions
VP of Engineering at Kiddom, Inc.
In this Circle, I'll provide guidance to engineering execs (VPs/CTOs) on how to introduce, hire and manage engineering-adjacent functions in their organizations, particularly those outside your own immediate background or experience. The Circle will cover topics such as how to identify the need for these functions, set headcount and expectations, hiring strategies, and gradually integrating that function within your team. Participants may also find these tactics useful for inheriting teams and functions as well.
I'm an experienced engineering exec. with over 10 years of working with and managing engineering-adjacent functions. I have successfully introduced and/or hired TPMs, QA engineers, security engineers, and data scientists, while managing teams of designers and product managers across various companies.
Streamlining the Engineering Leadership Hiring Process
Senior Director Engineering & Site Lead at Box
This Circle will discuss the necessary steps to create a streamlined process for hiring engineering leaders. We'll go over the key components of successful hiring that can be adapted to any organization, as well as strategies to measure progress throughout the process. Participants will gain insight into how to assess, select and onboard engineering leadership roles.
Ciao I am Matteo, I take care of the Engineering Amsterdam Site for Box.com. I started my journey in tech as a Software Engineer, then I moved to Product Quality and eventually found my place in Tech Leadership roles. I have conceptualized and scaled the hiring process for Engineering Managers and Senior Engineering Managers in various companies. My experience will allow you to retrospect on your hiring process for engineering leadership roles. I am excited to introduce participants to the process of streamlining engineering leadership hiring and help them create a successful hiring strategy.
Establish a Learning Culture in Your Team
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is designed to help Eng Managers create a learning culture in their teams. We will focus on root cause analysis without a blaming atmosphere and discuss guidelines. The Circle is tailored to hands-on Technical leaders who seek excellence and want to increase the quality of their results continuously.
We have established root cause analysis as part of our development and operations process for over 8 years. This process has been expanded to the rest of the organisation as part of our learning culture. Every incident is now being followed by a root cause analysis without blame. With a focus on the learning process and clear guidelines, we can align on the root cause and the needed improvement forward.
Building your career path as a Woman in Tech
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for women in tech companies who want to progress in the management career path. It will provide you with insights and strategies to help you succeed in the tech industry. You will learn how to navigate the challenges that come with being a woman in the tech world, and how to use your skills and experiences to create the career path of your dreams. This Circle will introduce you to the tools and techniques to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in the tech industry.
With 20 years of experience in the tech market, I have worked my way up from software developer to team lead, director, and head of engineering. I have been building and managing international teams since 2012 including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). With all this experience, I am excited to teach this Circle, and help guide other women through their career paths in the tech industry.
Technical Foundations for Early Stage Startups
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
Learn the best practices and apply them in your day to day work at your early stage startup. In this Circle, I'll share my hard-earned lessons from building and maintaining software for startups used on a daily basis by thousands of technical entrepreneurs. We'll cover Building successful products, Maintaining Reliable Software, and Engineering Values, Team & Culture.
I have extensive experience in software engineering in early-stage startups. My background and knowledge of the industry can help you achieve success and grow your career. I'm excited to share the lessons I've learned and help you become a better mentor, engineer and leader.
Organizational Design and Culture: For Disruptive Innovation
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how organizational design and culture affects the ability to innovate. Drawing liberally from the seminal book Innovator's Dilemma, participants will gain insight into the problems of seeking disruptive innovation in mature existing companies and organizations. This Circle is suitable for Eng and other leaders seeking to host disruptive innovation in established companies.
My career has included many attempts at projects that involve some form of attempted innovation, from startups to established corporations. Whether it be a new game design, or innovation plays at large tech companies such as VR/"Metaverse" work at Facebook, or introducing games to the Netflix membership offering, and have thought a lot about connecting the themes in the book to practical day to day work.
Building Women In Tech Programs in Engineering Organizations
Director of Developer Productivity at Procore Technologies
This Circle is designed to help Engineering Leaders and change agents create thriving Women In Tech programs within their organizations. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, the mentor can offer perspective on most situations so that engineers can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of building a successful Women In Tech program and gain actionable insights to apply in their own organization. No prior knowledge is required.
I successfully built the Women in Tech program at Procore Technologies and can speak from experience. My two adult daughters are software engineers, so I truly believe tech is a great field for women. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, I can offer perspective on most situations so that others can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help participants build successful Women In Tech programs in their organizations.
Security & Privacy for Startups
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is a great way to jumpstart your security and privacy strategy. Through a series of sessions, I will introduce participants to the fundamentals of security and privacy, to help them safeguard their business. Requirements: Junior CTOs and VP Eng in startups without security function or clear security strategy.
I have been working in security and privacy for the past ~10 years, and it is core to Dashlane's business. I'm excited to share my knowledge with this Circle's participants and help them build a secure and privacy-first business.
From Mission to Strategy, going over OKRs and Roadmap
Director of Engineering at Upwork
In this Circle, I will help participants define their organizations' mission, vision, and strategies. Through a series of sessions, I will cover topics such as strategy execution, OKRs, Roadmaps to improve focus, how to motivate team members, and how to align stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights and learn practical skills to apply in their organizations.
With years of experience in Engineering Management, I learned different techniques around strategy execution and principles of improving focus, motivation and purpose in an organization. I have seen firsthand how important it is to have a clear direction, to focus on the priorities, and to build a meaningful purpose for the team. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Increase effectiveness of Remote Teams
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is for Eng Managers struggling with their remote teams' effectiveness. I will introduce strategies and techniques to equip you better to manage your remote teams. We will look at ways to increase engagement, ownership and positivity in the atmosphere. This Circle is perfect for Eng Managers who are navigating the challenges of remote teams and desire to achieve better results more effectively.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Navigating Technology Responsibility in Private Equity Ownership
Ex-CTO, CPO, VP of Engineering at Previously at Lexipol, Ribbon, Mutualink, Lucent, AT&T
This Circle will provide participants with an understanding of the unique experience of navigating technology responsibility within a Private Equity ownership structure. As a CTO who has worked under two different PE firms - one resulting in a successful exit and the other in investment mode - I can provide valuable insights on how to navigate the complexities of this environment. Join this Circle to learn how to prepare for a successful exit or investment.
I have extensive experience in technology leadership, having worked in publicly held, privately held, angel funded, VC funded and even REIT funded companies at the executive level. My two experiences with PE firms were quite different and I'm excited to share my insights with the participants on how to successfully navigate technology responsibility in a PE environment.
Engineering Empathy: Becoming a more effective leader
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle will introduce Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) to a deeper and more meaningful level of connecting with unfamiliar people. We'll explore empathy and motivation while helping participants to better understand the needs of others and create healthier and more efficient organizational cultures. No prior experience required.
I'm an experienced mentor with 5 years of experience. I also invested 15 years of self-work in gestalt humanist therapy. I've seen how understanding another person's motivations and goals can lead to better communication and organizational efficiency. I'm excited to share my knowledge and help Eng Execs develop meaningful connections with unfamiliar people.
Build the Right Team Structure for Your Engineering Challenges
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
In this Circle, I will help engineering directors and managers with teams bigger than 20 to identify, build and maintain the right team topology. As someone who built a team from 15 to 120 engineers, I know all the challenges and changes that come with it. From building teams and groups based on domains, to managing personal and technical aspects, I will help you find the best team structure for your engineering challenges.
I am an experienced engineering manager with a career spanning more than a decade. I have built and managed teams of up to 120 engineers, and I have experience in identifying and building the right team topology for a variety of engineering challenges. I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with participants and help them find the best team structure for their engineering challenges!
Enhance Leadership & Management with Coaching Skills
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
Learn how to use coaching skills such as active listening to help your team succeed. This Circle is designed for engineering leaders such as VPs, CTOs, directors, and managers. As an experienced engineering leader and certified coach, I am excited to introduce you to new ways of developing leadership and management capabilities.
I have over three decades of engineering leadership experience and I am a certified coach. My first hand experience has taught me the importance of using coaching skills to support people in their work, which directly contributes to the success of the project or product they are working on. I am confident that this Circle will equip you with the coaching skills to help enhance your leadership and management capabilities.
How to Downsize Your Company and Excel Your Performance
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle will help Eng Directors understand how to downsize their companies to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. We will look at the process of downsizing, the benefits of it, and the potential risks of it. The goal is to come out of the Circle with strategies on how to successfully downsize your company for maximum performance.
I have had my fare share of downsizing with the economy changes, through that experience I have built a process on how to downsize the company to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help Eng Directors understand how to balance these constraints and maximize their performance.
Develop an Engineering Learning Culture
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is for technical leaders interested in raising the bar on learning and knowledge. I will provide concrete practices and ideas to help develop a culture of learning, in addition to some theoretical knowledge. I will also share what has worked and what hasn't for me and others.
As a long-time technical leader, I have experience in developing a culture of learning within my engineering teams. I have seen the positive impact of this first-hand, and am excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Navigating RIFs, Layoffs, and Everything In Between
CTO at Weedmaps
In this Circle, I will guide executives (VPs and CTOs) who have never been through all the challenges they may face while navigating an industry-wide winter. We will discuss the best options for retention when it comes to layoffs, and how to handle the deep challenges mentally and emotionally as a leader during this time. Join me and learn how to navigate these difficult and uncertain times.
As a CTO, I have navigated multiple market fluctuations in companies of different sizes (public, startup, etc). I'm excited to mentor participants on this journey and introduce them to the strategies to lead during tough times.
Leadership Development for Eng Managers
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle is designed for engineering managers with high potential but less leadership experience. I will help them leverage their outside of work experiences to become better leaders. Through this Circle, participants will identify their hidden talents in order to become effective leaders. No prior experience required.
With 12 years of experience as a sailing instructor, I have been able to translate the skills and principles of teaching sailing into engineering leadership. I'm excited to introduce this circle and help engineering managers become better leaders.
Become an Effective Leader and Executive
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle is designed to help Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) become effective leaders and executives that other senior leaders look to as a business partner nor as the tech guy/gal. I will guide participants through important regimes of prioritization and deprioritization, how to create clarity and purpose, and how to focus on the value and impact of the business. By the end, participants will know the levers to become a leader who moves the needle for the business.
I have years of experience as startup leader, transformational mid size company leader and eventually large company senior executive. I have focused on the intersection of strategy and execution to bring about impactful changes and move the needle for our company, shareholders and clients repeatedly
Transitioning From Tech Leader to Business Leader
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle will guide Engineers, Managers and Directors in transitioning from a pure technical management role to a successful business leader. We will focus on understanding what you get paid for, why you should change direction, what to focus on, and how to effectively communicate and tell a story. Join me on this journey to success!
I have been working in the tech industry for over 15 years and have been helping to mentor and guide people through the transition from a tech leader to a successful business leader. I understand the challenges and nuances that come with the transition and am eager to share my knowledge and experiences with you. I'm excited to introduce you to the tools and strategies that have helped me make that transition myself.
Validate Product & Reduce Time to Product Market Fit
Founder, CEO, ex-CTO at Reactive Lions
This Circle is designed for early-stage founders who want to quickly validate their products and reduce time-to-market. Through a series of mentor-led sessions, participants will be introduced to the process, the tools and the strategies to quickly validate products and get them ready for the market. This Circle is led by Eugene Hauptmann, a technical founder who took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times.
• took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times • failed in trying hundreds of times and learnt from it • https://twitter.com/eugenehp/status/1625913559640072193?s=20
Balancing Product & Engineering Roadmap for Eng Managers
Director of Engineering at Mark43
This Circle is designed for Engineering Managers leading a team of ICs. Through this Circle, I will introduce effective techniques on how to prioritize and execute on a set roadmap, manage interrupts and produce a unified product + tech roadmap.
I have 10+ years of experience in Product & Engineering Management, including developing and delivering roadmaps, managing resources and leading product development. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience to help participants develop the skills and knowledge to effectively balance product & engineering roadmap.
Modern System Design for Engineering Managers
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This Circle provides an introduction to system design for engineering managers without a strong knowledge in the field. It covers software architecture fundamentals, storage and databases, memory, encryption, reliability, authentication and authorization, availability and cloud architecture. This Circle will provide participants with the knowledge to design and deploy reliable systems for modern applications.
Distributed systems are the standard to deploy applications and services. Mobile and cloud computing combined with expanded Internet access make system design a core skill for the modern developer. With my years of experience in system design, I am excited to introduce this Circle and show how to build reliable modern system designs.
Tech Manager Bootcamp: Practical Tools for Real-World Leaders
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This exclusive program is tailored for tech leaders and those looking to become tech managers. We will introduce participants to the fundamentals of leadership and self-awareness, as well as the requirements for executing and practicing strategies. We will also cover the specifics of managing people, time, products, operations, and quality. Join us and become the leader you always wanted to be!
I have been a tech manager for over a decade and have developed a successful track record of delivering results and leading high-performing teams. I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with the participants of the Tech Manager Bootcamp. Through our sessions, I will provide practical tools to help equip them with the skills and confidence to become real-world leaders.
Tackling Tech Debt: How to make the right call
Prod/Eng Leader currently Director of Engineering at BlaBlaCar
Engineering Execs and directors are often faced with the challenging decision of whether to prioritize tech debt or not. I've helped manage tech debt in different organizations, from b2b and b2c, to orgs with different levels of debt. Join me in this Circle, and I'll guide you through the choices and help you make the best decision for your organization.
From deep to minimal debt,I'm confident I can provide meaningful insights and strategies -- the hardest choices to make involve stopping product investment, so that is where I'd like to spend time with you all. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants gain a better understanding of this complex topic!
Acquisition Due-diligence & Decision Process for Eng Directors
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle is for Engineering leaders that are in an acquisition phase. In 2021 I was leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. This Circle will introduce participants to techniques and tools to improve their due-diligence & decision process when acquiring companies. We will discuss the risks, opportunities and best practices to ensure a smooth acquisition process.
I have been involved in several acquisitions in 2021, leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. I'm particularly passionate about the topics around mergers and acquisitions and am excited to share my experience and expertise with this Circle and help participants to improve their acquisition processes.
Effective Communication for Software Leadership
Head of ML Recommendations at Roku
Learn how to manage communication across all stakeholders, including your boss, effectively. By the end of the sessions, participants will have the fundamentals of effective communication for software leadership, including presenting technical information to non-technical audiences, different communication styles, active listening and feedback techniques, communication for team management, stakeholder management, and project, and product management. Additionally, they will learn about techniques for addressing conflicts, giving constructive feedback, and negotiating with stakeholders.
I am a communication specialist with 10+ years of experience in the software industry. I have worked closely with executive teams to help them effectively manage their communication. My expertise in this field has made me the perfect mentor to introduce participants to the world of effective communication. I am excited to help participants take their communication skills to the next level.
Organisational changes to improve productivity and quality
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for Engineering Directors who manage different teams in companies exposed to constant changes. Through this Circle, participants will understand what kind of organisational changes they need to implement to improve productivity and product quality. We will discuss best practices, processes and tools which will help to improve productivity and also how to adjust the teams to the company growth, building a collaborative team culture and fostering flexibility to embrace the change.
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I have introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity. I have also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, so we have faced different stages of the company growth. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help Engineering Directors successfully implement organisational changes to improve productivity and product quality.
Break Free From Middle Management
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle is designed for Eng Directors and above who have experience managing managers and turning strategy into action. I have been in middle management multiple times and understand how challenging it can be to break free. My experience working directly with CEOs and board members will bring a unique perspective to this topic. We will introduce strategies and techniques to help participants break free and advance their career.
I have been stuck in middle management several times, but I have also managed to break out and held 3 executive roles. I am passionate about helping others reach the same level of success and that’s why I am excited to mentor this Circle.
Up Level Your Leadership for a Healthier Organization
VP of Engineering at CareMessage
Grow as a leader by learning how to create healthier organizations for all. In this Circle, I will introduce the necessary skills, tools and techniques needed to build a successful team. This Circle is designed for Technical Founders with minimal past Engineering or Product Leadership experience, who want to improve their leadership skills.
With over 15 years of experience leading Technical teams, I'm well qualified to lead you in this journey. I have co-founded Bootstrapped and VC backed startups and have significant experience mentoring at multiple levels, helping leaders to achieve breakthrough outcomes in their respective businesses. I'm excited to help you unlock your potential and become the leader your team needs.
How To Build A Compelling Story For Your Product or Startup
CEO at Think Differently | 16+ years in tech | ex-Apple, Google, and Logitech
Are you a technical founder or future founder wanting to build an exciting narrative for your product, but don't know where to start? Learn how to craft a compelling story that resonates and sells! As a product marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical teams to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love. Join me on this journey and learn how to tell a powerful story that will make people take action. I'm excited to introduce you to the art of storytelling!
I'm a storytelling expert with 16+ years of experience in the tech industry across both B2C and B2B including over a decade at renowned brands like Apple and Google in Silicon Valley.
As a product and marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical leaders to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love.
This has given me the unique opportunity to observe how stories can be crafted in a way that resonates and sells. My passion for storytelling combined with my experience in the industry make me the perfect mentor to guide you through the process of creating compelling stories that will unlock your product’s potential and make a difference.
Developing Leadership Skills to Lead a Large Organization
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle is designed for Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) as well as other senior engineering leaders (directors / sr. directors) that lead large and growing teams (100-1000), and are challenged by highly complex projects and evolving/changing user expectations. As a mentor, I will introduce the skills, tools, and best practices to build these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. Join me to become the leader your team needs you to be!
As a senior engineering leader of large organizations, I was successful in building these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. With my experience, I will help participants to become the leaders their teams need them to be. I am excited to share my knowledge and guide them through their journey of becoming successful leaders.
Performance Management for Engineering Leaders
Head of Engineering at Point Digital Finance
As engineering leaders, transitioning into people managers means we have to manage performance of our engineers, and make deep investments in career growth. This Circle will help participants tackle the conversations around low performance, foster a learning mindset, help senior engineers scale, and approach performance improvement plans.
I'm passionate about performance management, and have seen first-hand how it can help to build a high-performing culture. With my background in Engineering and experience in people management, I'm excited to introduce techniques and best practices to help engineering leaders transition into people managers with ease.
The Art of Technical Leadership: Strategies for Leading Technical Teams
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering managers who lead technical teams. I will provide practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, managing technical debt, and balancing short-term and long-term technical goals.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including roles as a director of engineering and other leadership positions, I have a wealth of experience leading technical teams. I have developed practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including how to build trust, manage conflict, and develop team members' skills and abilities. I deeply understand the unique challenges of leading technical teams, including managing complex projects, communicating technical information to non-technical people, and balancing competing priorities. I am excited to introduce Engineering Managers to the strategies and techniques they need to lead successful technical teams.
Revolutionize Your Leadership: Mastering the Managerial Mind
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you tired of feeling like you're just a cog in the machine? It's time to take control of your career and build the network and skills you need to succeed. Join this Leadership Bootcamp and discover the secrets to getting ahead in today's competitive job market. With 4 expert-led sessions, you'll learn how to adopt a manager's mindset, give and receive critical feedback, set and achieve goals, and get insider tips from a seasoned CTO. Don't settle for mediocrity - take charge of your career today.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Leadership Bootcamp Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. I'm a certified ICF PCC coach, and I specialize in helping executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers develop leadership skills, enhance emotional intelligence, achieve work-life balance, increase productivity, and build resilience.
Navigating Through Change: Leading Engineering Teams Through Times of Uncertainty
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering directors and CTOs/VPs of engineering who are responsible for leading teams through times of change and uncertainty. I will provide practical strategies for managing change and adapting to new situations and tips for effectively communicating with and motivating teams during these challenging times.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and a background in engineering leadership, I have firsthand experience navigating through periods of uncertainty and leading teams through times of change. I have developed effective strategies for leading teams through change, including effective communication, collaboration, and a focus on results, that have helped me successfully navigate through challenging times in the past. I'm excited to introduce you to the strategies and tools for understanding and leading through times of uncertainty.
EQ: The Missing Link for Tech Leaders
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you a technical leader who wants to take your leadership skills to the next level? Do you struggle with managing your emotions, building relationships, and leading teams effectively? This workshop is designed to help you harness the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) and become a more impactful leader. In just three sessions, you'll learn how to increase your self-awareness, regulate your emotions, build social intelligence, and master the art of relationship management. Join this circle and gain the edge you need to succeed in today's fast-paced, ever-changing business world.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. As a Professional Certified Coach, I have a proven track record of coaching executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers. Through this Circle, I am excited to introduce the fundamentals of emotional intelligence and provide participants with the tools and resources to build their leadership skills and enhance their emotional intelligence.
Shifting org culture: Engineering for Delight
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how Engineering Leaders can foster an organizational culture that will lead to increased ability to build software that connects effectively with customers. Through four online sessions, participants will discuss concepts designed to shift engineering culture away from simply implementation and towards holistic quality. The mentor, who has a history in video game development as well as "big tech", will be available for live office hours to answer questions and help participants work through their challenges.
With over two decades of experience shipping video games and five years working in big tech, I have a hopefully unique perspective to share with participants in my Circle on Engineering for Delight. I'm passionate about delivering delightful products that connect with customers and find building and understanding company cultures fascinating. I'm excited to share my experiences and knowledge so that participants can take away the tools necessary to make positive changes in their own organizations.
Establishing a Remote First Culture for Eng Managers
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is to help Eng Managers with little experience managing remote first teams. I will introduce the participants to best practices, tools and processes to ensure successful team collaboration and results. We will cover topics such as recruitment assessment, onboarding, managing change, autonomy, accountability and communication.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Be the Engineering Manager You Want To Be
Technical Advisor at The Browser Company, ex-Senior Staff at Slack/Architect at Salesforce, ex-founder
Are you that extremely senior engineer who stepped into managing a team of engineers? That was me, 10 years ago. Since then, I’ve also been a CTO and swung back into being a individual contributor. I’ve seen every side and understand what you are facing. I’m here to help first-time managers succeed.
I will introduce you to the basics of management and provide you with a runbook to help you define your management philosophy. I have successfully mentored dozens of first-time managers at Plato, Slack, and beyond and am excited to help you become the best version of yourself without burning out.
Leading and Working Successfully in Complex Environments
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle introduces Engineering Executives (VPs, CTOs, and Directors) leading large organizations (100-2000 people) to the principles of successful project and product development, deployment, and maintenance in highly complex environments. Explore perspectives, evaluate polarities, and build trust through deep listening and care to create a successful and productive work environment.
I have been leading large teams in the pursuit of large, complex, cutting-edge technology projects for many years. I am passionate about helping others to understand how to work and collaborate successfully in highly complex environments, and how to deliver successful projects and products. I am excited to mentor participants in this Circle to help them become more successful in their own work.
Building Diverse and Inclusive Teams
CTO at Trusted Health
In this Circle, I will introduce participants to the strategies and tactics for building diverse and inclusive teams. I have experience building small and large inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle. I'm excited to help VPs and Executives with more than 50 engineers under them create teams that foster inclusion and celebrate diversity.
I have experience building small and large diverse and inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle.
Decision Making: Building vs Buying Software
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle will explore the various dimensions of making a decision on building or buying software for Eng Directors/VPs/CTOs with experience of managing managers and leaders along with driving technology strategy and decision making. Led by someone with experience working across large and small companies and making several software build and buy decisions and successful company M&A integrations, participants will gain a better understanding of the landscape in making such decisions.
I have worked across large and small companies and was a decision maker for several software build and buy decisions. I have led many successful company M&A integrations, so I understand the many dimensions to building vs buying, including budget, technology strategy, product vision, people on the team, mindset etc. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants better understand the landscape of making such decisions.
The Tech Site Manager role in international tech companies
Engineering Director at Aircall
In this Circle, I will introduce Engineering Directors and Executives (VPs / CTOs) to the concept of Tech Site Managers and how they can leverage this role to create opportunities in countries with a high concentration of engineers, specially when they are integrated in different international teams. We will cover topics such as distributed teams; being a point of reference for the regional tech employees; promoting bonding, engagement and collaboration; organising tech events and implementing cross mentoring. This is what your teams need to go to a new level, so don't miss the opportunity to learn how to put this role in place!
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and , and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I am the Spanish Tech Site Manager at Aircall and I have promoted the creation of this role in 2 more countries and also a Remote Tech Site Manager for the rest of our tech employees. I am excited to share my experience and help others to create similar opportunities for their teams!
Building International and High-Performing Engineering Teams
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle will cover everything you need to know about building and managing an international engineering team - including hiring and onboarding, creating autonomous teams, managing projects and processes effectively and re-organising teams to adjust to the company growth. Participants will also learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of working with teams across different cultures and time zones, and strategies for communicating and collaborating effectively in a global context. Join us and learn from my real-world experiences!
I've been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain, and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I've introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity; I've also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I'm excited to share my experiences and help participants build and manage international and high-performing engineering teams.
Introducing and Managing Engineering-Adjacent Functions
VP of Engineering at Kiddom, Inc.
In this Circle, I'll provide guidance to engineering execs (VPs/CTOs) on how to introduce, hire and manage engineering-adjacent functions in their organizations, particularly those outside your own immediate background or experience. The Circle will cover topics such as how to identify the need for these functions, set headcount and expectations, hiring strategies, and gradually integrating that function within your team. Participants may also find these tactics useful for inheriting teams and functions as well.
I'm an experienced engineering exec. with over 10 years of working with and managing engineering-adjacent functions. I have successfully introduced and/or hired TPMs, QA engineers, security engineers, and data scientists, while managing teams of designers and product managers across various companies.
Streamlining the Engineering Leadership Hiring Process
Senior Director Engineering & Site Lead at Box
This Circle will discuss the necessary steps to create a streamlined process for hiring engineering leaders. We'll go over the key components of successful hiring that can be adapted to any organization, as well as strategies to measure progress throughout the process. Participants will gain insight into how to assess, select and onboard engineering leadership roles.
Ciao I am Matteo, I take care of the Engineering Amsterdam Site for Box.com. I started my journey in tech as a Software Engineer, then I moved to Product Quality and eventually found my place in Tech Leadership roles. I have conceptualized and scaled the hiring process for Engineering Managers and Senior Engineering Managers in various companies. My experience will allow you to retrospect on your hiring process for engineering leadership roles. I am excited to introduce participants to the process of streamlining engineering leadership hiring and help them create a successful hiring strategy.
Establish a Learning Culture in Your Team
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is designed to help Eng Managers create a learning culture in their teams. We will focus on root cause analysis without a blaming atmosphere and discuss guidelines. The Circle is tailored to hands-on Technical leaders who seek excellence and want to increase the quality of their results continuously.
We have established root cause analysis as part of our development and operations process for over 8 years. This process has been expanded to the rest of the organisation as part of our learning culture. Every incident is now being followed by a root cause analysis without blame. With a focus on the learning process and clear guidelines, we can align on the root cause and the needed improvement forward.
Building your career path as a Woman in Tech
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for women in tech companies who want to progress in the management career path. It will provide you with insights and strategies to help you succeed in the tech industry. You will learn how to navigate the challenges that come with being a woman in the tech world, and how to use your skills and experiences to create the career path of your dreams. This Circle will introduce you to the tools and techniques to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in the tech industry.
With 20 years of experience in the tech market, I have worked my way up from software developer to team lead, director, and head of engineering. I have been building and managing international teams since 2012 including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). With all this experience, I am excited to teach this Circle, and help guide other women through their career paths in the tech industry.
Technical Foundations for Early Stage Startups
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
Learn the best practices and apply them in your day to day work at your early stage startup. In this Circle, I'll share my hard-earned lessons from building and maintaining software for startups used on a daily basis by thousands of technical entrepreneurs. We'll cover Building successful products, Maintaining Reliable Software, and Engineering Values, Team & Culture.
I have extensive experience in software engineering in early-stage startups. My background and knowledge of the industry can help you achieve success and grow your career. I'm excited to share the lessons I've learned and help you become a better mentor, engineer and leader.
Organizational Design and Culture: For Disruptive Innovation
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how organizational design and culture affects the ability to innovate. Drawing liberally from the seminal book Innovator's Dilemma, participants will gain insight into the problems of seeking disruptive innovation in mature existing companies and organizations. This Circle is suitable for Eng and other leaders seeking to host disruptive innovation in established companies.
My career has included many attempts at projects that involve some form of attempted innovation, from startups to established corporations. Whether it be a new game design, or innovation plays at large tech companies such as VR/"Metaverse" work at Facebook, or introducing games to the Netflix membership offering, and have thought a lot about connecting the themes in the book to practical day to day work.
Building Women In Tech Programs in Engineering Organizations
Director of Developer Productivity at Procore Technologies
This Circle is designed to help Engineering Leaders and change agents create thriving Women In Tech programs within their organizations. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, the mentor can offer perspective on most situations so that engineers can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of building a successful Women In Tech program and gain actionable insights to apply in their own organization. No prior knowledge is required.
I successfully built the Women in Tech program at Procore Technologies and can speak from experience. My two adult daughters are software engineers, so I truly believe tech is a great field for women. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, I can offer perspective on most situations so that others can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help participants build successful Women In Tech programs in their organizations.
Security & Privacy for Startups
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is a great way to jumpstart your security and privacy strategy. Through a series of sessions, I will introduce participants to the fundamentals of security and privacy, to help them safeguard their business. Requirements: Junior CTOs and VP Eng in startups without security function or clear security strategy.
I have been working in security and privacy for the past ~10 years, and it is core to Dashlane's business. I'm excited to share my knowledge with this Circle's participants and help them build a secure and privacy-first business.
From Mission to Strategy, going over OKRs and Roadmap
Director of Engineering at Upwork
In this Circle, I will help participants define their organizations' mission, vision, and strategies. Through a series of sessions, I will cover topics such as strategy execution, OKRs, Roadmaps to improve focus, how to motivate team members, and how to align stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights and learn practical skills to apply in their organizations.
With years of experience in Engineering Management, I learned different techniques around strategy execution and principles of improving focus, motivation and purpose in an organization. I have seen firsthand how important it is to have a clear direction, to focus on the priorities, and to build a meaningful purpose for the team. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Increase effectiveness of Remote Teams
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is for Eng Managers struggling with their remote teams' effectiveness. I will introduce strategies and techniques to equip you better to manage your remote teams. We will look at ways to increase engagement, ownership and positivity in the atmosphere. This Circle is perfect for Eng Managers who are navigating the challenges of remote teams and desire to achieve better results more effectively.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Navigating Technology Responsibility in Private Equity Ownership
Ex-CTO, CPO, VP of Engineering at Previously at Lexipol, Ribbon, Mutualink, Lucent, AT&T
This Circle will provide participants with an understanding of the unique experience of navigating technology responsibility within a Private Equity ownership structure. As a CTO who has worked under two different PE firms - one resulting in a successful exit and the other in investment mode - I can provide valuable insights on how to navigate the complexities of this environment. Join this Circle to learn how to prepare for a successful exit or investment.
I have extensive experience in technology leadership, having worked in publicly held, privately held, angel funded, VC funded and even REIT funded companies at the executive level. My two experiences with PE firms were quite different and I'm excited to share my insights with the participants on how to successfully navigate technology responsibility in a PE environment.
Engineering Empathy: Becoming a more effective leader
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle will introduce Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) to a deeper and more meaningful level of connecting with unfamiliar people. We'll explore empathy and motivation while helping participants to better understand the needs of others and create healthier and more efficient organizational cultures. No prior experience required.
I'm an experienced mentor with 5 years of experience. I also invested 15 years of self-work in gestalt humanist therapy. I've seen how understanding another person's motivations and goals can lead to better communication and organizational efficiency. I'm excited to share my knowledge and help Eng Execs develop meaningful connections with unfamiliar people.
Build the Right Team Structure for Your Engineering Challenges
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
In this Circle, I will help engineering directors and managers with teams bigger than 20 to identify, build and maintain the right team topology. As someone who built a team from 15 to 120 engineers, I know all the challenges and changes that come with it. From building teams and groups based on domains, to managing personal and technical aspects, I will help you find the best team structure for your engineering challenges.
I am an experienced engineering manager with a career spanning more than a decade. I have built and managed teams of up to 120 engineers, and I have experience in identifying and building the right team topology for a variety of engineering challenges. I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with participants and help them find the best team structure for their engineering challenges!
Enhance Leadership & Management with Coaching Skills
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
Learn how to use coaching skills such as active listening to help your team succeed. This Circle is designed for engineering leaders such as VPs, CTOs, directors, and managers. As an experienced engineering leader and certified coach, I am excited to introduce you to new ways of developing leadership and management capabilities.
I have over three decades of engineering leadership experience and I am a certified coach. My first hand experience has taught me the importance of using coaching skills to support people in their work, which directly contributes to the success of the project or product they are working on. I am confident that this Circle will equip you with the coaching skills to help enhance your leadership and management capabilities.
How to Downsize Your Company and Excel Your Performance
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle will help Eng Directors understand how to downsize their companies to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. We will look at the process of downsizing, the benefits of it, and the potential risks of it. The goal is to come out of the Circle with strategies on how to successfully downsize your company for maximum performance.
I have had my fare share of downsizing with the economy changes, through that experience I have built a process on how to downsize the company to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help Eng Directors understand how to balance these constraints and maximize their performance.
Develop an Engineering Learning Culture
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is for technical leaders interested in raising the bar on learning and knowledge. I will provide concrete practices and ideas to help develop a culture of learning, in addition to some theoretical knowledge. I will also share what has worked and what hasn't for me and others.
As a long-time technical leader, I have experience in developing a culture of learning within my engineering teams. I have seen the positive impact of this first-hand, and am excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Navigating RIFs, Layoffs, and Everything In Between
CTO at Weedmaps
In this Circle, I will guide executives (VPs and CTOs) who have never been through all the challenges they may face while navigating an industry-wide winter. We will discuss the best options for retention when it comes to layoffs, and how to handle the deep challenges mentally and emotionally as a leader during this time. Join me and learn how to navigate these difficult and uncertain times.
As a CTO, I have navigated multiple market fluctuations in companies of different sizes (public, startup, etc). I'm excited to mentor participants on this journey and introduce them to the strategies to lead during tough times.
Leadership Development for Eng Managers
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle is designed for engineering managers with high potential but less leadership experience. I will help them leverage their outside of work experiences to become better leaders. Through this Circle, participants will identify their hidden talents in order to become effective leaders. No prior experience required.
With 12 years of experience as a sailing instructor, I have been able to translate the skills and principles of teaching sailing into engineering leadership. I'm excited to introduce this circle and help engineering managers become better leaders.
Become an Effective Leader and Executive
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle is designed to help Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) become effective leaders and executives that other senior leaders look to as a business partner nor as the tech guy/gal. I will guide participants through important regimes of prioritization and deprioritization, how to create clarity and purpose, and how to focus on the value and impact of the business. By the end, participants will know the levers to become a leader who moves the needle for the business.
I have years of experience as startup leader, transformational mid size company leader and eventually large company senior executive. I have focused on the intersection of strategy and execution to bring about impactful changes and move the needle for our company, shareholders and clients repeatedly
Transitioning From Tech Leader to Business Leader
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle will guide Engineers, Managers and Directors in transitioning from a pure technical management role to a successful business leader. We will focus on understanding what you get paid for, why you should change direction, what to focus on, and how to effectively communicate and tell a story. Join me on this journey to success!
I have been working in the tech industry for over 15 years and have been helping to mentor and guide people through the transition from a tech leader to a successful business leader. I understand the challenges and nuances that come with the transition and am eager to share my knowledge and experiences with you. I'm excited to introduce you to the tools and strategies that have helped me make that transition myself.
Validate Product & Reduce Time to Product Market Fit
Founder, CEO, ex-CTO at Reactive Lions
This Circle is designed for early-stage founders who want to quickly validate their products and reduce time-to-market. Through a series of mentor-led sessions, participants will be introduced to the process, the tools and the strategies to quickly validate products and get them ready for the market. This Circle is led by Eugene Hauptmann, a technical founder who took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times.
• took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times • failed in trying hundreds of times and learnt from it • https://twitter.com/eugenehp/status/1625913559640072193?s=20
Balancing Product & Engineering Roadmap for Eng Managers
Director of Engineering at Mark43
This Circle is designed for Engineering Managers leading a team of ICs. Through this Circle, I will introduce effective techniques on how to prioritize and execute on a set roadmap, manage interrupts and produce a unified product + tech roadmap.
I have 10+ years of experience in Product & Engineering Management, including developing and delivering roadmaps, managing resources and leading product development. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience to help participants develop the skills and knowledge to effectively balance product & engineering roadmap.
Modern System Design for Engineering Managers
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This Circle provides an introduction to system design for engineering managers without a strong knowledge in the field. It covers software architecture fundamentals, storage and databases, memory, encryption, reliability, authentication and authorization, availability and cloud architecture. This Circle will provide participants with the knowledge to design and deploy reliable systems for modern applications.
Distributed systems are the standard to deploy applications and services. Mobile and cloud computing combined with expanded Internet access make system design a core skill for the modern developer. With my years of experience in system design, I am excited to introduce this Circle and show how to build reliable modern system designs.
Tech Manager Bootcamp: Practical Tools for Real-World Leaders
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This exclusive program is tailored for tech leaders and those looking to become tech managers. We will introduce participants to the fundamentals of leadership and self-awareness, as well as the requirements for executing and practicing strategies. We will also cover the specifics of managing people, time, products, operations, and quality. Join us and become the leader you always wanted to be!
I have been a tech manager for over a decade and have developed a successful track record of delivering results and leading high-performing teams. I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with the participants of the Tech Manager Bootcamp. Through our sessions, I will provide practical tools to help equip them with the skills and confidence to become real-world leaders.
Tackling Tech Debt: How to make the right call
Prod/Eng Leader currently Director of Engineering at BlaBlaCar
Engineering Execs and directors are often faced with the challenging decision of whether to prioritize tech debt or not. I've helped manage tech debt in different organizations, from b2b and b2c, to orgs with different levels of debt. Join me in this Circle, and I'll guide you through the choices and help you make the best decision for your organization.
From deep to minimal debt,I'm confident I can provide meaningful insights and strategies -- the hardest choices to make involve stopping product investment, so that is where I'd like to spend time with you all. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants gain a better understanding of this complex topic!
Acquisition Due-diligence & Decision Process for Eng Directors
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle is for Engineering leaders that are in an acquisition phase. In 2021 I was leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. This Circle will introduce participants to techniques and tools to improve their due-diligence & decision process when acquiring companies. We will discuss the risks, opportunities and best practices to ensure a smooth acquisition process.
I have been involved in several acquisitions in 2021, leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. I'm particularly passionate about the topics around mergers and acquisitions and am excited to share my experience and expertise with this Circle and help participants to improve their acquisition processes.
Effective Communication for Software Leadership
Head of ML Recommendations at Roku
Learn how to manage communication across all stakeholders, including your boss, effectively. By the end of the sessions, participants will have the fundamentals of effective communication for software leadership, including presenting technical information to non-technical audiences, different communication styles, active listening and feedback techniques, communication for team management, stakeholder management, and project, and product management. Additionally, they will learn about techniques for addressing conflicts, giving constructive feedback, and negotiating with stakeholders.
I am a communication specialist with 10+ years of experience in the software industry. I have worked closely with executive teams to help them effectively manage their communication. My expertise in this field has made me the perfect mentor to introduce participants to the world of effective communication. I am excited to help participants take their communication skills to the next level.
Organisational changes to improve productivity and quality
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for Engineering Directors who manage different teams in companies exposed to constant changes. Through this Circle, participants will understand what kind of organisational changes they need to implement to improve productivity and product quality. We will discuss best practices, processes and tools which will help to improve productivity and also how to adjust the teams to the company growth, building a collaborative team culture and fostering flexibility to embrace the change.
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I have introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity. I have also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, so we have faced different stages of the company growth. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help Engineering Directors successfully implement organisational changes to improve productivity and product quality.
Break Free From Middle Management
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle is designed for Eng Directors and above who have experience managing managers and turning strategy into action. I have been in middle management multiple times and understand how challenging it can be to break free. My experience working directly with CEOs and board members will bring a unique perspective to this topic. We will introduce strategies and techniques to help participants break free and advance their career.
I have been stuck in middle management several times, but I have also managed to break out and held 3 executive roles. I am passionate about helping others reach the same level of success and that’s why I am excited to mentor this Circle.
Up Level Your Leadership for a Healthier Organization
VP of Engineering at CareMessage
Grow as a leader by learning how to create healthier organizations for all. In this Circle, I will introduce the necessary skills, tools and techniques needed to build a successful team. This Circle is designed for Technical Founders with minimal past Engineering or Product Leadership experience, who want to improve their leadership skills.
With over 15 years of experience leading Technical teams, I'm well qualified to lead you in this journey. I have co-founded Bootstrapped and VC backed startups and have significant experience mentoring at multiple levels, helping leaders to achieve breakthrough outcomes in their respective businesses. I'm excited to help you unlock your potential and become the leader your team needs.
How To Build A Compelling Story For Your Product or Startup
CEO at Think Differently | 16+ years in tech | ex-Apple, Google, and Logitech
Are you a technical founder or future founder wanting to build an exciting narrative for your product, but don't know where to start? Learn how to craft a compelling story that resonates and sells! As a product marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical teams to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love. Join me on this journey and learn how to tell a powerful story that will make people take action. I'm excited to introduce you to the art of storytelling!
I'm a storytelling expert with 16+ years of experience in the tech industry across both B2C and B2B including over a decade at renowned brands like Apple and Google in Silicon Valley.
As a product and marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical leaders to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love.
This has given me the unique opportunity to observe how stories can be crafted in a way that resonates and sells. My passion for storytelling combined with my experience in the industry make me the perfect mentor to guide you through the process of creating compelling stories that will unlock your product’s potential and make a difference.
Developing Leadership Skills to Lead a Large Organization
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle is designed for Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) as well as other senior engineering leaders (directors / sr. directors) that lead large and growing teams (100-1000), and are challenged by highly complex projects and evolving/changing user expectations. As a mentor, I will introduce the skills, tools, and best practices to build these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. Join me to become the leader your team needs you to be!
As a senior engineering leader of large organizations, I was successful in building these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. With my experience, I will help participants to become the leaders their teams need them to be. I am excited to share my knowledge and guide them through their journey of becoming successful leaders.
Performance Management for Engineering Leaders
Head of Engineering at Point Digital Finance
As engineering leaders, transitioning into people managers means we have to manage performance of our engineers, and make deep investments in career growth. This Circle will help participants tackle the conversations around low performance, foster a learning mindset, help senior engineers scale, and approach performance improvement plans.
I'm passionate about performance management, and have seen first-hand how it can help to build a high-performing culture. With my background in Engineering and experience in people management, I'm excited to introduce techniques and best practices to help engineering leaders transition into people managers with ease.
The Art of Technical Leadership: Strategies for Leading Technical Teams
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering managers who lead technical teams. I will provide practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, managing technical debt, and balancing short-term and long-term technical goals.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including roles as a director of engineering and other leadership positions, I have a wealth of experience leading technical teams. I have developed practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including how to build trust, manage conflict, and develop team members' skills and abilities. I deeply understand the unique challenges of leading technical teams, including managing complex projects, communicating technical information to non-technical people, and balancing competing priorities. I am excited to introduce Engineering Managers to the strategies and techniques they need to lead successful technical teams.
Revolutionize Your Leadership: Mastering the Managerial Mind
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you tired of feeling like you're just a cog in the machine? It's time to take control of your career and build the network and skills you need to succeed. Join this Leadership Bootcamp and discover the secrets to getting ahead in today's competitive job market. With 4 expert-led sessions, you'll learn how to adopt a manager's mindset, give and receive critical feedback, set and achieve goals, and get insider tips from a seasoned CTO. Don't settle for mediocrity - take charge of your career today.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Leadership Bootcamp Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. I'm a certified ICF PCC coach, and I specialize in helping executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers develop leadership skills, enhance emotional intelligence, achieve work-life balance, increase productivity, and build resilience.
Navigating Through Change: Leading Engineering Teams Through Times of Uncertainty
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering directors and CTOs/VPs of engineering who are responsible for leading teams through times of change and uncertainty. I will provide practical strategies for managing change and adapting to new situations and tips for effectively communicating with and motivating teams during these challenging times.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and a background in engineering leadership, I have firsthand experience navigating through periods of uncertainty and leading teams through times of change. I have developed effective strategies for leading teams through change, including effective communication, collaboration, and a focus on results, that have helped me successfully navigate through challenging times in the past. I'm excited to introduce you to the strategies and tools for understanding and leading through times of uncertainty.
EQ: The Missing Link for Tech Leaders
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you a technical leader who wants to take your leadership skills to the next level? Do you struggle with managing your emotions, building relationships, and leading teams effectively? This workshop is designed to help you harness the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) and become a more impactful leader. In just three sessions, you'll learn how to increase your self-awareness, regulate your emotions, build social intelligence, and master the art of relationship management. Join this circle and gain the edge you need to succeed in today's fast-paced, ever-changing business world.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. As a Professional Certified Coach, I have a proven track record of coaching executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers. Through this Circle, I am excited to introduce the fundamentals of emotional intelligence and provide participants with the tools and resources to build their leadership skills and enhance their emotional intelligence.
Shifting org culture: Engineering for Delight
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how Engineering Leaders can foster an organizational culture that will lead to increased ability to build software that connects effectively with customers. Through four online sessions, participants will discuss concepts designed to shift engineering culture away from simply implementation and towards holistic quality. The mentor, who has a history in video game development as well as "big tech", will be available for live office hours to answer questions and help participants work through their challenges.
With over two decades of experience shipping video games and five years working in big tech, I have a hopefully unique perspective to share with participants in my Circle on Engineering for Delight. I'm passionate about delivering delightful products that connect with customers and find building and understanding company cultures fascinating. I'm excited to share my experiences and knowledge so that participants can take away the tools necessary to make positive changes in their own organizations.
Establishing a Remote First Culture for Eng Managers
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is to help Eng Managers with little experience managing remote first teams. I will introduce the participants to best practices, tools and processes to ensure successful team collaboration and results. We will cover topics such as recruitment assessment, onboarding, managing change, autonomy, accountability and communication.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Be the Engineering Manager You Want To Be
Technical Advisor at The Browser Company, ex-Senior Staff at Slack/Architect at Salesforce, ex-founder
Are you that extremely senior engineer who stepped into managing a team of engineers? That was me, 10 years ago. Since then, I’ve also been a CTO and swung back into being a individual contributor. I’ve seen every side and understand what you are facing. I’m here to help first-time managers succeed.
I will introduce you to the basics of management and provide you with a runbook to help you define your management philosophy. I have successfully mentored dozens of first-time managers at Plato, Slack, and beyond and am excited to help you become the best version of yourself without burning out.
Leading and Working Successfully in Complex Environments
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle introduces Engineering Executives (VPs, CTOs, and Directors) leading large organizations (100-2000 people) to the principles of successful project and product development, deployment, and maintenance in highly complex environments. Explore perspectives, evaluate polarities, and build trust through deep listening and care to create a successful and productive work environment.
I have been leading large teams in the pursuit of large, complex, cutting-edge technology projects for many years. I am passionate about helping others to understand how to work and collaborate successfully in highly complex environments, and how to deliver successful projects and products. I am excited to mentor participants in this Circle to help them become more successful in their own work.
Building Diverse and Inclusive Teams
CTO at Trusted Health
In this Circle, I will introduce participants to the strategies and tactics for building diverse and inclusive teams. I have experience building small and large inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle. I'm excited to help VPs and Executives with more than 50 engineers under them create teams that foster inclusion and celebrate diversity.
I have experience building small and large diverse and inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle.
Decision Making: Building vs Buying Software
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle will explore the various dimensions of making a decision on building or buying software for Eng Directors/VPs/CTOs with experience of managing managers and leaders along with driving technology strategy and decision making. Led by someone with experience working across large and small companies and making several software build and buy decisions and successful company M&A integrations, participants will gain a better understanding of the landscape in making such decisions.
I have worked across large and small companies and was a decision maker for several software build and buy decisions. I have led many successful company M&A integrations, so I understand the many dimensions to building vs buying, including budget, technology strategy, product vision, people on the team, mindset etc. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants better understand the landscape of making such decisions.
The Tech Site Manager role in international tech companies
Engineering Director at Aircall
In this Circle, I will introduce Engineering Directors and Executives (VPs / CTOs) to the concept of Tech Site Managers and how they can leverage this role to create opportunities in countries with a high concentration of engineers, specially when they are integrated in different international teams. We will cover topics such as distributed teams; being a point of reference for the regional tech employees; promoting bonding, engagement and collaboration; organising tech events and implementing cross mentoring. This is what your teams need to go to a new level, so don't miss the opportunity to learn how to put this role in place!
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and , and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I am the Spanish Tech Site Manager at Aircall and I have promoted the creation of this role in 2 more countries and also a Remote Tech Site Manager for the rest of our tech employees. I am excited to share my experience and help others to create similar opportunities for their teams!
Building International and High-Performing Engineering Teams
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle will cover everything you need to know about building and managing an international engineering team - including hiring and onboarding, creating autonomous teams, managing projects and processes effectively and re-organising teams to adjust to the company growth. Participants will also learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of working with teams across different cultures and time zones, and strategies for communicating and collaborating effectively in a global context. Join us and learn from my real-world experiences!
I've been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain, and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I've introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity; I've also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I'm excited to share my experiences and help participants build and manage international and high-performing engineering teams.
Introducing and Managing Engineering-Adjacent Functions
VP of Engineering at Kiddom, Inc.
In this Circle, I'll provide guidance to engineering execs (VPs/CTOs) on how to introduce, hire and manage engineering-adjacent functions in their organizations, particularly those outside your own immediate background or experience. The Circle will cover topics such as how to identify the need for these functions, set headcount and expectations, hiring strategies, and gradually integrating that function within your team. Participants may also find these tactics useful for inheriting teams and functions as well.
I'm an experienced engineering exec. with over 10 years of working with and managing engineering-adjacent functions. I have successfully introduced and/or hired TPMs, QA engineers, security engineers, and data scientists, while managing teams of designers and product managers across various companies.
Streamlining the Engineering Leadership Hiring Process
Senior Director Engineering & Site Lead at Box
This Circle will discuss the necessary steps to create a streamlined process for hiring engineering leaders. We'll go over the key components of successful hiring that can be adapted to any organization, as well as strategies to measure progress throughout the process. Participants will gain insight into how to assess, select and onboard engineering leadership roles.
Ciao I am Matteo, I take care of the Engineering Amsterdam Site for Box.com. I started my journey in tech as a Software Engineer, then I moved to Product Quality and eventually found my place in Tech Leadership roles. I have conceptualized and scaled the hiring process for Engineering Managers and Senior Engineering Managers in various companies. My experience will allow you to retrospect on your hiring process for engineering leadership roles. I am excited to introduce participants to the process of streamlining engineering leadership hiring and help them create a successful hiring strategy.
Establish a Learning Culture in Your Team
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is designed to help Eng Managers create a learning culture in their teams. We will focus on root cause analysis without a blaming atmosphere and discuss guidelines. The Circle is tailored to hands-on Technical leaders who seek excellence and want to increase the quality of their results continuously.
We have established root cause analysis as part of our development and operations process for over 8 years. This process has been expanded to the rest of the organisation as part of our learning culture. Every incident is now being followed by a root cause analysis without blame. With a focus on the learning process and clear guidelines, we can align on the root cause and the needed improvement forward.
Building your career path as a Woman in Tech
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for women in tech companies who want to progress in the management career path. It will provide you with insights and strategies to help you succeed in the tech industry. You will learn how to navigate the challenges that come with being a woman in the tech world, and how to use your skills and experiences to create the career path of your dreams. This Circle will introduce you to the tools and techniques to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in the tech industry.
With 20 years of experience in the tech market, I have worked my way up from software developer to team lead, director, and head of engineering. I have been building and managing international teams since 2012 including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). With all this experience, I am excited to teach this Circle, and help guide other women through their career paths in the tech industry.
Technical Foundations for Early Stage Startups
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
Learn the best practices and apply them in your day to day work at your early stage startup. In this Circle, I'll share my hard-earned lessons from building and maintaining software for startups used on a daily basis by thousands of technical entrepreneurs. We'll cover Building successful products, Maintaining Reliable Software, and Engineering Values, Team & Culture.
I have extensive experience in software engineering in early-stage startups. My background and knowledge of the industry can help you achieve success and grow your career. I'm excited to share the lessons I've learned and help you become a better mentor, engineer and leader.
Organizational Design and Culture: For Disruptive Innovation
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how organizational design and culture affects the ability to innovate. Drawing liberally from the seminal book Innovator's Dilemma, participants will gain insight into the problems of seeking disruptive innovation in mature existing companies and organizations. This Circle is suitable for Eng and other leaders seeking to host disruptive innovation in established companies.
My career has included many attempts at projects that involve some form of attempted innovation, from startups to established corporations. Whether it be a new game design, or innovation plays at large tech companies such as VR/"Metaverse" work at Facebook, or introducing games to the Netflix membership offering, and have thought a lot about connecting the themes in the book to practical day to day work.
Building Women In Tech Programs in Engineering Organizations
Director of Developer Productivity at Procore Technologies
This Circle is designed to help Engineering Leaders and change agents create thriving Women In Tech programs within their organizations. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, the mentor can offer perspective on most situations so that engineers can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of building a successful Women In Tech program and gain actionable insights to apply in their own organization. No prior knowledge is required.
I successfully built the Women in Tech program at Procore Technologies and can speak from experience. My two adult daughters are software engineers, so I truly believe tech is a great field for women. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, I can offer perspective on most situations so that others can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help participants build successful Women In Tech programs in their organizations.
Security & Privacy for Startups
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is a great way to jumpstart your security and privacy strategy. Through a series of sessions, I will introduce participants to the fundamentals of security and privacy, to help them safeguard their business. Requirements: Junior CTOs and VP Eng in startups without security function or clear security strategy.
I have been working in security and privacy for the past ~10 years, and it is core to Dashlane's business. I'm excited to share my knowledge with this Circle's participants and help them build a secure and privacy-first business.
From Mission to Strategy, going over OKRs and Roadmap
Director of Engineering at Upwork
In this Circle, I will help participants define their organizations' mission, vision, and strategies. Through a series of sessions, I will cover topics such as strategy execution, OKRs, Roadmaps to improve focus, how to motivate team members, and how to align stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights and learn practical skills to apply in their organizations.
With years of experience in Engineering Management, I learned different techniques around strategy execution and principles of improving focus, motivation and purpose in an organization. I have seen firsthand how important it is to have a clear direction, to focus on the priorities, and to build a meaningful purpose for the team. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Increase effectiveness of Remote Teams
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is for Eng Managers struggling with their remote teams' effectiveness. I will introduce strategies and techniques to equip you better to manage your remote teams. We will look at ways to increase engagement, ownership and positivity in the atmosphere. This Circle is perfect for Eng Managers who are navigating the challenges of remote teams and desire to achieve better results more effectively.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Navigating Technology Responsibility in Private Equity Ownership
Ex-CTO, CPO, VP of Engineering at Previously at Lexipol, Ribbon, Mutualink, Lucent, AT&T
This Circle will provide participants with an understanding of the unique experience of navigating technology responsibility within a Private Equity ownership structure. As a CTO who has worked under two different PE firms - one resulting in a successful exit and the other in investment mode - I can provide valuable insights on how to navigate the complexities of this environment. Join this Circle to learn how to prepare for a successful exit or investment.
I have extensive experience in technology leadership, having worked in publicly held, privately held, angel funded, VC funded and even REIT funded companies at the executive level. My two experiences with PE firms were quite different and I'm excited to share my insights with the participants on how to successfully navigate technology responsibility in a PE environment.
Engineering Empathy: Becoming a more effective leader
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle will introduce Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) to a deeper and more meaningful level of connecting with unfamiliar people. We'll explore empathy and motivation while helping participants to better understand the needs of others and create healthier and more efficient organizational cultures. No prior experience required.
I'm an experienced mentor with 5 years of experience. I also invested 15 years of self-work in gestalt humanist therapy. I've seen how understanding another person's motivations and goals can lead to better communication and organizational efficiency. I'm excited to share my knowledge and help Eng Execs develop meaningful connections with unfamiliar people.
Build the Right Team Structure for Your Engineering Challenges
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
In this Circle, I will help engineering directors and managers with teams bigger than 20 to identify, build and maintain the right team topology. As someone who built a team from 15 to 120 engineers, I know all the challenges and changes that come with it. From building teams and groups based on domains, to managing personal and technical aspects, I will help you find the best team structure for your engineering challenges.
I am an experienced engineering manager with a career spanning more than a decade. I have built and managed teams of up to 120 engineers, and I have experience in identifying and building the right team topology for a variety of engineering challenges. I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with participants and help them find the best team structure for their engineering challenges!
Enhance Leadership & Management with Coaching Skills
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
Learn how to use coaching skills such as active listening to help your team succeed. This Circle is designed for engineering leaders such as VPs, CTOs, directors, and managers. As an experienced engineering leader and certified coach, I am excited to introduce you to new ways of developing leadership and management capabilities.
I have over three decades of engineering leadership experience and I am a certified coach. My first hand experience has taught me the importance of using coaching skills to support people in their work, which directly contributes to the success of the project or product they are working on. I am confident that this Circle will equip you with the coaching skills to help enhance your leadership and management capabilities.
How to Downsize Your Company and Excel Your Performance
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle will help Eng Directors understand how to downsize their companies to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. We will look at the process of downsizing, the benefits of it, and the potential risks of it. The goal is to come out of the Circle with strategies on how to successfully downsize your company for maximum performance.
I have had my fare share of downsizing with the economy changes, through that experience I have built a process on how to downsize the company to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help Eng Directors understand how to balance these constraints and maximize their performance.
Develop an Engineering Learning Culture
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is for technical leaders interested in raising the bar on learning and knowledge. I will provide concrete practices and ideas to help develop a culture of learning, in addition to some theoretical knowledge. I will also share what has worked and what hasn't for me and others.
As a long-time technical leader, I have experience in developing a culture of learning within my engineering teams. I have seen the positive impact of this first-hand, and am excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Navigating RIFs, Layoffs, and Everything In Between
CTO at Weedmaps
In this Circle, I will guide executives (VPs and CTOs) who have never been through all the challenges they may face while navigating an industry-wide winter. We will discuss the best options for retention when it comes to layoffs, and how to handle the deep challenges mentally and emotionally as a leader during this time. Join me and learn how to navigate these difficult and uncertain times.
As a CTO, I have navigated multiple market fluctuations in companies of different sizes (public, startup, etc). I'm excited to mentor participants on this journey and introduce them to the strategies to lead during tough times.
Leadership Development for Eng Managers
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle is designed for engineering managers with high potential but less leadership experience. I will help them leverage their outside of work experiences to become better leaders. Through this Circle, participants will identify their hidden talents in order to become effective leaders. No prior experience required.
With 12 years of experience as a sailing instructor, I have been able to translate the skills and principles of teaching sailing into engineering leadership. I'm excited to introduce this circle and help engineering managers become better leaders.
Become an Effective Leader and Executive
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle is designed to help Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) become effective leaders and executives that other senior leaders look to as a business partner nor as the tech guy/gal. I will guide participants through important regimes of prioritization and deprioritization, how to create clarity and purpose, and how to focus on the value and impact of the business. By the end, participants will know the levers to become a leader who moves the needle for the business.
I have years of experience as startup leader, transformational mid size company leader and eventually large company senior executive. I have focused on the intersection of strategy and execution to bring about impactful changes and move the needle for our company, shareholders and clients repeatedly
Transitioning From Tech Leader to Business Leader
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle will guide Engineers, Managers and Directors in transitioning from a pure technical management role to a successful business leader. We will focus on understanding what you get paid for, why you should change direction, what to focus on, and how to effectively communicate and tell a story. Join me on this journey to success!
I have been working in the tech industry for over 15 years and have been helping to mentor and guide people through the transition from a tech leader to a successful business leader. I understand the challenges and nuances that come with the transition and am eager to share my knowledge and experiences with you. I'm excited to introduce you to the tools and strategies that have helped me make that transition myself.
Validate Product & Reduce Time to Product Market Fit
Founder, CEO, ex-CTO at Reactive Lions
This Circle is designed for early-stage founders who want to quickly validate their products and reduce time-to-market. Through a series of mentor-led sessions, participants will be introduced to the process, the tools and the strategies to quickly validate products and get them ready for the market. This Circle is led by Eugene Hauptmann, a technical founder who took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times.
• took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times • failed in trying hundreds of times and learnt from it • https://twitter.com/eugenehp/status/1625913559640072193?s=20
Balancing Product & Engineering Roadmap for Eng Managers
Director of Engineering at Mark43
This Circle is designed for Engineering Managers leading a team of ICs. Through this Circle, I will introduce effective techniques on how to prioritize and execute on a set roadmap, manage interrupts and produce a unified product + tech roadmap.
I have 10+ years of experience in Product & Engineering Management, including developing and delivering roadmaps, managing resources and leading product development. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience to help participants develop the skills and knowledge to effectively balance product & engineering roadmap.
Modern System Design for Engineering Managers
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This Circle provides an introduction to system design for engineering managers without a strong knowledge in the field. It covers software architecture fundamentals, storage and databases, memory, encryption, reliability, authentication and authorization, availability and cloud architecture. This Circle will provide participants with the knowledge to design and deploy reliable systems for modern applications.
Distributed systems are the standard to deploy applications and services. Mobile and cloud computing combined with expanded Internet access make system design a core skill for the modern developer. With my years of experience in system design, I am excited to introduce this Circle and show how to build reliable modern system designs.
Tech Manager Bootcamp: Practical Tools for Real-World Leaders
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This exclusive program is tailored for tech leaders and those looking to become tech managers. We will introduce participants to the fundamentals of leadership and self-awareness, as well as the requirements for executing and practicing strategies. We will also cover the specifics of managing people, time, products, operations, and quality. Join us and become the leader you always wanted to be!
I have been a tech manager for over a decade and have developed a successful track record of delivering results and leading high-performing teams. I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with the participants of the Tech Manager Bootcamp. Through our sessions, I will provide practical tools to help equip them with the skills and confidence to become real-world leaders.
Tackling Tech Debt: How to make the right call
Prod/Eng Leader currently Director of Engineering at BlaBlaCar
Engineering Execs and directors are often faced with the challenging decision of whether to prioritize tech debt or not. I've helped manage tech debt in different organizations, from b2b and b2c, to orgs with different levels of debt. Join me in this Circle, and I'll guide you through the choices and help you make the best decision for your organization.
From deep to minimal debt,I'm confident I can provide meaningful insights and strategies -- the hardest choices to make involve stopping product investment, so that is where I'd like to spend time with you all. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants gain a better understanding of this complex topic!
Acquisition Due-diligence & Decision Process for Eng Directors
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle is for Engineering leaders that are in an acquisition phase. In 2021 I was leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. This Circle will introduce participants to techniques and tools to improve their due-diligence & decision process when acquiring companies. We will discuss the risks, opportunities and best practices to ensure a smooth acquisition process.
I have been involved in several acquisitions in 2021, leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. I'm particularly passionate about the topics around mergers and acquisitions and am excited to share my experience and expertise with this Circle and help participants to improve their acquisition processes.
Effective Communication for Software Leadership
Head of ML Recommendations at Roku
Learn how to manage communication across all stakeholders, including your boss, effectively. By the end of the sessions, participants will have the fundamentals of effective communication for software leadership, including presenting technical information to non-technical audiences, different communication styles, active listening and feedback techniques, communication for team management, stakeholder management, and project, and product management. Additionally, they will learn about techniques for addressing conflicts, giving constructive feedback, and negotiating with stakeholders.
I am a communication specialist with 10+ years of experience in the software industry. I have worked closely with executive teams to help them effectively manage their communication. My expertise in this field has made me the perfect mentor to introduce participants to the world of effective communication. I am excited to help participants take their communication skills to the next level.
Organisational changes to improve productivity and quality
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for Engineering Directors who manage different teams in companies exposed to constant changes. Through this Circle, participants will understand what kind of organisational changes they need to implement to improve productivity and product quality. We will discuss best practices, processes and tools which will help to improve productivity and also how to adjust the teams to the company growth, building a collaborative team culture and fostering flexibility to embrace the change.
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I have introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity. I have also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, so we have faced different stages of the company growth. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help Engineering Directors successfully implement organisational changes to improve productivity and product quality.
Break Free From Middle Management
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle is designed for Eng Directors and above who have experience managing managers and turning strategy into action. I have been in middle management multiple times and understand how challenging it can be to break free. My experience working directly with CEOs and board members will bring a unique perspective to this topic. We will introduce strategies and techniques to help participants break free and advance their career.
I have been stuck in middle management several times, but I have also managed to break out and held 3 executive roles. I am passionate about helping others reach the same level of success and that’s why I am excited to mentor this Circle.
Up Level Your Leadership for a Healthier Organization
VP of Engineering at CareMessage
Grow as a leader by learning how to create healthier organizations for all. In this Circle, I will introduce the necessary skills, tools and techniques needed to build a successful team. This Circle is designed for Technical Founders with minimal past Engineering or Product Leadership experience, who want to improve their leadership skills.
With over 15 years of experience leading Technical teams, I'm well qualified to lead you in this journey. I have co-founded Bootstrapped and VC backed startups and have significant experience mentoring at multiple levels, helping leaders to achieve breakthrough outcomes in their respective businesses. I'm excited to help you unlock your potential and become the leader your team needs.
How To Build A Compelling Story For Your Product or Startup
CEO at Think Differently | 16+ years in tech | ex-Apple, Google, and Logitech
Are you a technical founder or future founder wanting to build an exciting narrative for your product, but don't know where to start? Learn how to craft a compelling story that resonates and sells! As a product marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical teams to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love. Join me on this journey and learn how to tell a powerful story that will make people take action. I'm excited to introduce you to the art of storytelling!
I'm a storytelling expert with 16+ years of experience in the tech industry across both B2C and B2B including over a decade at renowned brands like Apple and Google in Silicon Valley.
As a product and marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical leaders to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love.
This has given me the unique opportunity to observe how stories can be crafted in a way that resonates and sells. My passion for storytelling combined with my experience in the industry make me the perfect mentor to guide you through the process of creating compelling stories that will unlock your product’s potential and make a difference.
Developing Leadership Skills to Lead a Large Organization
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle is designed for Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) as well as other senior engineering leaders (directors / sr. directors) that lead large and growing teams (100-1000), and are challenged by highly complex projects and evolving/changing user expectations. As a mentor, I will introduce the skills, tools, and best practices to build these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. Join me to become the leader your team needs you to be!
As a senior engineering leader of large organizations, I was successful in building these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. With my experience, I will help participants to become the leaders their teams need them to be. I am excited to share my knowledge and guide them through their journey of becoming successful leaders.
Performance Management for Engineering Leaders
Head of Engineering at Point Digital Finance
As engineering leaders, transitioning into people managers means we have to manage performance of our engineers, and make deep investments in career growth. This Circle will help participants tackle the conversations around low performance, foster a learning mindset, help senior engineers scale, and approach performance improvement plans.
I'm passionate about performance management, and have seen first-hand how it can help to build a high-performing culture. With my background in Engineering and experience in people management, I'm excited to introduce techniques and best practices to help engineering leaders transition into people managers with ease.
The Art of Technical Leadership: Strategies for Leading Technical Teams
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering managers who lead technical teams. I will provide practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, managing technical debt, and balancing short-term and long-term technical goals.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including roles as a director of engineering and other leadership positions, I have a wealth of experience leading technical teams. I have developed practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including how to build trust, manage conflict, and develop team members' skills and abilities. I deeply understand the unique challenges of leading technical teams, including managing complex projects, communicating technical information to non-technical people, and balancing competing priorities. I am excited to introduce Engineering Managers to the strategies and techniques they need to lead successful technical teams.
Revolutionize Your Leadership: Mastering the Managerial Mind
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you tired of feeling like you're just a cog in the machine? It's time to take control of your career and build the network and skills you need to succeed. Join this Leadership Bootcamp and discover the secrets to getting ahead in today's competitive job market. With 4 expert-led sessions, you'll learn how to adopt a manager's mindset, give and receive critical feedback, set and achieve goals, and get insider tips from a seasoned CTO. Don't settle for mediocrity - take charge of your career today.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Leadership Bootcamp Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. I'm a certified ICF PCC coach, and I specialize in helping executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers develop leadership skills, enhance emotional intelligence, achieve work-life balance, increase productivity, and build resilience.
Navigating Through Change: Leading Engineering Teams Through Times of Uncertainty
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering directors and CTOs/VPs of engineering who are responsible for leading teams through times of change and uncertainty. I will provide practical strategies for managing change and adapting to new situations and tips for effectively communicating with and motivating teams during these challenging times.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and a background in engineering leadership, I have firsthand experience navigating through periods of uncertainty and leading teams through times of change. I have developed effective strategies for leading teams through change, including effective communication, collaboration, and a focus on results, that have helped me successfully navigate through challenging times in the past. I'm excited to introduce you to the strategies and tools for understanding and leading through times of uncertainty.
EQ: The Missing Link for Tech Leaders
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you a technical leader who wants to take your leadership skills to the next level? Do you struggle with managing your emotions, building relationships, and leading teams effectively? This workshop is designed to help you harness the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) and become a more impactful leader. In just three sessions, you'll learn how to increase your self-awareness, regulate your emotions, build social intelligence, and master the art of relationship management. Join this circle and gain the edge you need to succeed in today's fast-paced, ever-changing business world.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. As a Professional Certified Coach, I have a proven track record of coaching executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers. Through this Circle, I am excited to introduce the fundamentals of emotional intelligence and provide participants with the tools and resources to build their leadership skills and enhance their emotional intelligence.
Shifting org culture: Engineering for Delight
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how Engineering Leaders can foster an organizational culture that will lead to increased ability to build software that connects effectively with customers. Through four online sessions, participants will discuss concepts designed to shift engineering culture away from simply implementation and towards holistic quality. The mentor, who has a history in video game development as well as "big tech", will be available for live office hours to answer questions and help participants work through their challenges.
With over two decades of experience shipping video games and five years working in big tech, I have a hopefully unique perspective to share with participants in my Circle on Engineering for Delight. I'm passionate about delivering delightful products that connect with customers and find building and understanding company cultures fascinating. I'm excited to share my experiences and knowledge so that participants can take away the tools necessary to make positive changes in their own organizations.
Establishing a Remote First Culture for Eng Managers
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is to help Eng Managers with little experience managing remote first teams. I will introduce the participants to best practices, tools and processes to ensure successful team collaboration and results. We will cover topics such as recruitment assessment, onboarding, managing change, autonomy, accountability and communication.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Be the Engineering Manager You Want To Be
Technical Advisor at The Browser Company, ex-Senior Staff at Slack/Architect at Salesforce, ex-founder
Are you that extremely senior engineer who stepped into managing a team of engineers? That was me, 10 years ago. Since then, I’ve also been a CTO and swung back into being a individual contributor. I’ve seen every side and understand what you are facing. I’m here to help first-time managers succeed.
I will introduce you to the basics of management and provide you with a runbook to help you define your management philosophy. I have successfully mentored dozens of first-time managers at Plato, Slack, and beyond and am excited to help you become the best version of yourself without burning out.
Leading and Working Successfully in Complex Environments
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle introduces Engineering Executives (VPs, CTOs, and Directors) leading large organizations (100-2000 people) to the principles of successful project and product development, deployment, and maintenance in highly complex environments. Explore perspectives, evaluate polarities, and build trust through deep listening and care to create a successful and productive work environment.
I have been leading large teams in the pursuit of large, complex, cutting-edge technology projects for many years. I am passionate about helping others to understand how to work and collaborate successfully in highly complex environments, and how to deliver successful projects and products. I am excited to mentor participants in this Circle to help them become more successful in their own work.
Building Diverse and Inclusive Teams
CTO at Trusted Health
In this Circle, I will introduce participants to the strategies and tactics for building diverse and inclusive teams. I have experience building small and large inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle. I'm excited to help VPs and Executives with more than 50 engineers under them create teams that foster inclusion and celebrate diversity.
I have experience building small and large diverse and inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle.
Decision Making: Building vs Buying Software
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle will explore the various dimensions of making a decision on building or buying software for Eng Directors/VPs/CTOs with experience of managing managers and leaders along with driving technology strategy and decision making. Led by someone with experience working across large and small companies and making several software build and buy decisions and successful company M&A integrations, participants will gain a better understanding of the landscape in making such decisions.
I have worked across large and small companies and was a decision maker for several software build and buy decisions. I have led many successful company M&A integrations, so I understand the many dimensions to building vs buying, including budget, technology strategy, product vision, people on the team, mindset etc. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants better understand the landscape of making such decisions.
The Tech Site Manager role in international tech companies
Engineering Director at Aircall
In this Circle, I will introduce Engineering Directors and Executives (VPs / CTOs) to the concept of Tech Site Managers and how they can leverage this role to create opportunities in countries with a high concentration of engineers, specially when they are integrated in different international teams. We will cover topics such as distributed teams; being a point of reference for the regional tech employees; promoting bonding, engagement and collaboration; organising tech events and implementing cross mentoring. This is what your teams need to go to a new level, so don't miss the opportunity to learn how to put this role in place!
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and , and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I am the Spanish Tech Site Manager at Aircall and I have promoted the creation of this role in 2 more countries and also a Remote Tech Site Manager for the rest of our tech employees. I am excited to share my experience and help others to create similar opportunities for their teams!
Building International and High-Performing Engineering Teams
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle will cover everything you need to know about building and managing an international engineering team - including hiring and onboarding, creating autonomous teams, managing projects and processes effectively and re-organising teams to adjust to the company growth. Participants will also learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of working with teams across different cultures and time zones, and strategies for communicating and collaborating effectively in a global context. Join us and learn from my real-world experiences!
I've been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain, and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I've introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity; I've also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I'm excited to share my experiences and help participants build and manage international and high-performing engineering teams.
Introducing and Managing Engineering-Adjacent Functions
VP of Engineering at Kiddom, Inc.
In this Circle, I'll provide guidance to engineering execs (VPs/CTOs) on how to introduce, hire and manage engineering-adjacent functions in their organizations, particularly those outside your own immediate background or experience. The Circle will cover topics such as how to identify the need for these functions, set headcount and expectations, hiring strategies, and gradually integrating that function within your team. Participants may also find these tactics useful for inheriting teams and functions as well.
I'm an experienced engineering exec. with over 10 years of working with and managing engineering-adjacent functions. I have successfully introduced and/or hired TPMs, QA engineers, security engineers, and data scientists, while managing teams of designers and product managers across various companies.
Streamlining the Engineering Leadership Hiring Process
Senior Director Engineering & Site Lead at Box
This Circle will discuss the necessary steps to create a streamlined process for hiring engineering leaders. We'll go over the key components of successful hiring that can be adapted to any organization, as well as strategies to measure progress throughout the process. Participants will gain insight into how to assess, select and onboard engineering leadership roles.
Ciao I am Matteo, I take care of the Engineering Amsterdam Site for Box.com. I started my journey in tech as a Software Engineer, then I moved to Product Quality and eventually found my place in Tech Leadership roles. I have conceptualized and scaled the hiring process for Engineering Managers and Senior Engineering Managers in various companies. My experience will allow you to retrospect on your hiring process for engineering leadership roles. I am excited to introduce participants to the process of streamlining engineering leadership hiring and help them create a successful hiring strategy.
Establish a Learning Culture in Your Team
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is designed to help Eng Managers create a learning culture in their teams. We will focus on root cause analysis without a blaming atmosphere and discuss guidelines. The Circle is tailored to hands-on Technical leaders who seek excellence and want to increase the quality of their results continuously.
We have established root cause analysis as part of our development and operations process for over 8 years. This process has been expanded to the rest of the organisation as part of our learning culture. Every incident is now being followed by a root cause analysis without blame. With a focus on the learning process and clear guidelines, we can align on the root cause and the needed improvement forward.
Building your career path as a Woman in Tech
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for women in tech companies who want to progress in the management career path. It will provide you with insights and strategies to help you succeed in the tech industry. You will learn how to navigate the challenges that come with being a woman in the tech world, and how to use your skills and experiences to create the career path of your dreams. This Circle will introduce you to the tools and techniques to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in the tech industry.
With 20 years of experience in the tech market, I have worked my way up from software developer to team lead, director, and head of engineering. I have been building and managing international teams since 2012 including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). With all this experience, I am excited to teach this Circle, and help guide other women through their career paths in the tech industry.
Technical Foundations for Early Stage Startups
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
Learn the best practices and apply them in your day to day work at your early stage startup. In this Circle, I'll share my hard-earned lessons from building and maintaining software for startups used on a daily basis by thousands of technical entrepreneurs. We'll cover Building successful products, Maintaining Reliable Software, and Engineering Values, Team & Culture.
I have extensive experience in software engineering in early-stage startups. My background and knowledge of the industry can help you achieve success and grow your career. I'm excited to share the lessons I've learned and help you become a better mentor, engineer and leader.
Organizational Design and Culture: For Disruptive Innovation
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how organizational design and culture affects the ability to innovate. Drawing liberally from the seminal book Innovator's Dilemma, participants will gain insight into the problems of seeking disruptive innovation in mature existing companies and organizations. This Circle is suitable for Eng and other leaders seeking to host disruptive innovation in established companies.
My career has included many attempts at projects that involve some form of attempted innovation, from startups to established corporations. Whether it be a new game design, or innovation plays at large tech companies such as VR/"Metaverse" work at Facebook, or introducing games to the Netflix membership offering, and have thought a lot about connecting the themes in the book to practical day to day work.
Building Women In Tech Programs in Engineering Organizations
Director of Developer Productivity at Procore Technologies
This Circle is designed to help Engineering Leaders and change agents create thriving Women In Tech programs within their organizations. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, the mentor can offer perspective on most situations so that engineers can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of building a successful Women In Tech program and gain actionable insights to apply in their own organization. No prior knowledge is required.
I successfully built the Women in Tech program at Procore Technologies and can speak from experience. My two adult daughters are software engineers, so I truly believe tech is a great field for women. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, I can offer perspective on most situations so that others can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help participants build successful Women In Tech programs in their organizations.
Security & Privacy for Startups
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is a great way to jumpstart your security and privacy strategy. Through a series of sessions, I will introduce participants to the fundamentals of security and privacy, to help them safeguard their business. Requirements: Junior CTOs and VP Eng in startups without security function or clear security strategy.
I have been working in security and privacy for the past ~10 years, and it is core to Dashlane's business. I'm excited to share my knowledge with this Circle's participants and help them build a secure and privacy-first business.
From Mission to Strategy, going over OKRs and Roadmap
Director of Engineering at Upwork
In this Circle, I will help participants define their organizations' mission, vision, and strategies. Through a series of sessions, I will cover topics such as strategy execution, OKRs, Roadmaps to improve focus, how to motivate team members, and how to align stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights and learn practical skills to apply in their organizations.
With years of experience in Engineering Management, I learned different techniques around strategy execution and principles of improving focus, motivation and purpose in an organization. I have seen firsthand how important it is to have a clear direction, to focus on the priorities, and to build a meaningful purpose for the team. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Increase effectiveness of Remote Teams
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is for Eng Managers struggling with their remote teams' effectiveness. I will introduce strategies and techniques to equip you better to manage your remote teams. We will look at ways to increase engagement, ownership and positivity in the atmosphere. This Circle is perfect for Eng Managers who are navigating the challenges of remote teams and desire to achieve better results more effectively.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Navigating Technology Responsibility in Private Equity Ownership
Ex-CTO, CPO, VP of Engineering at Previously at Lexipol, Ribbon, Mutualink, Lucent, AT&T
This Circle will provide participants with an understanding of the unique experience of navigating technology responsibility within a Private Equity ownership structure. As a CTO who has worked under two different PE firms - one resulting in a successful exit and the other in investment mode - I can provide valuable insights on how to navigate the complexities of this environment. Join this Circle to learn how to prepare for a successful exit or investment.
I have extensive experience in technology leadership, having worked in publicly held, privately held, angel funded, VC funded and even REIT funded companies at the executive level. My two experiences with PE firms were quite different and I'm excited to share my insights with the participants on how to successfully navigate technology responsibility in a PE environment.
Engineering Empathy: Becoming a more effective leader
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle will introduce Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) to a deeper and more meaningful level of connecting with unfamiliar people. We'll explore empathy and motivation while helping participants to better understand the needs of others and create healthier and more efficient organizational cultures. No prior experience required.
I'm an experienced mentor with 5 years of experience. I also invested 15 years of self-work in gestalt humanist therapy. I've seen how understanding another person's motivations and goals can lead to better communication and organizational efficiency. I'm excited to share my knowledge and help Eng Execs develop meaningful connections with unfamiliar people.
Build the Right Team Structure for Your Engineering Challenges
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
In this Circle, I will help engineering directors and managers with teams bigger than 20 to identify, build and maintain the right team topology. As someone who built a team from 15 to 120 engineers, I know all the challenges and changes that come with it. From building teams and groups based on domains, to managing personal and technical aspects, I will help you find the best team structure for your engineering challenges.
I am an experienced engineering manager with a career spanning more than a decade. I have built and managed teams of up to 120 engineers, and I have experience in identifying and building the right team topology for a variety of engineering challenges. I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with participants and help them find the best team structure for their engineering challenges!
Enhance Leadership & Management with Coaching Skills
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
Learn how to use coaching skills such as active listening to help your team succeed. This Circle is designed for engineering leaders such as VPs, CTOs, directors, and managers. As an experienced engineering leader and certified coach, I am excited to introduce you to new ways of developing leadership and management capabilities.
I have over three decades of engineering leadership experience and I am a certified coach. My first hand experience has taught me the importance of using coaching skills to support people in their work, which directly contributes to the success of the project or product they are working on. I am confident that this Circle will equip you with the coaching skills to help enhance your leadership and management capabilities.
How to Downsize Your Company and Excel Your Performance
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle will help Eng Directors understand how to downsize their companies to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. We will look at the process of downsizing, the benefits of it, and the potential risks of it. The goal is to come out of the Circle with strategies on how to successfully downsize your company for maximum performance.
I have had my fare share of downsizing with the economy changes, through that experience I have built a process on how to downsize the company to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help Eng Directors understand how to balance these constraints and maximize their performance.
Develop an Engineering Learning Culture
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is for technical leaders interested in raising the bar on learning and knowledge. I will provide concrete practices and ideas to help develop a culture of learning, in addition to some theoretical knowledge. I will also share what has worked and what hasn't for me and others.
As a long-time technical leader, I have experience in developing a culture of learning within my engineering teams. I have seen the positive impact of this first-hand, and am excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Navigating RIFs, Layoffs, and Everything In Between
CTO at Weedmaps
In this Circle, I will guide executives (VPs and CTOs) who have never been through all the challenges they may face while navigating an industry-wide winter. We will discuss the best options for retention when it comes to layoffs, and how to handle the deep challenges mentally and emotionally as a leader during this time. Join me and learn how to navigate these difficult and uncertain times.
As a CTO, I have navigated multiple market fluctuations in companies of different sizes (public, startup, etc). I'm excited to mentor participants on this journey and introduce them to the strategies to lead during tough times.
Leadership Development for Eng Managers
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle is designed for engineering managers with high potential but less leadership experience. I will help them leverage their outside of work experiences to become better leaders. Through this Circle, participants will identify their hidden talents in order to become effective leaders. No prior experience required.
With 12 years of experience as a sailing instructor, I have been able to translate the skills and principles of teaching sailing into engineering leadership. I'm excited to introduce this circle and help engineering managers become better leaders.
Become an Effective Leader and Executive
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle is designed to help Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) become effective leaders and executives that other senior leaders look to as a business partner nor as the tech guy/gal. I will guide participants through important regimes of prioritization and deprioritization, how to create clarity and purpose, and how to focus on the value and impact of the business. By the end, participants will know the levers to become a leader who moves the needle for the business.
I have years of experience as startup leader, transformational mid size company leader and eventually large company senior executive. I have focused on the intersection of strategy and execution to bring about impactful changes and move the needle for our company, shareholders and clients repeatedly
Transitioning From Tech Leader to Business Leader
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle will guide Engineers, Managers and Directors in transitioning from a pure technical management role to a successful business leader. We will focus on understanding what you get paid for, why you should change direction, what to focus on, and how to effectively communicate and tell a story. Join me on this journey to success!
I have been working in the tech industry for over 15 years and have been helping to mentor and guide people through the transition from a tech leader to a successful business leader. I understand the challenges and nuances that come with the transition and am eager to share my knowledge and experiences with you. I'm excited to introduce you to the tools and strategies that have helped me make that transition myself.
Validate Product & Reduce Time to Product Market Fit
Founder, CEO, ex-CTO at Reactive Lions
This Circle is designed for early-stage founders who want to quickly validate their products and reduce time-to-market. Through a series of mentor-led sessions, participants will be introduced to the process, the tools and the strategies to quickly validate products and get them ready for the market. This Circle is led by Eugene Hauptmann, a technical founder who took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times.
• took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times • failed in trying hundreds of times and learnt from it • https://twitter.com/eugenehp/status/1625913559640072193?s=20
Balancing Product & Engineering Roadmap for Eng Managers
Director of Engineering at Mark43
This Circle is designed for Engineering Managers leading a team of ICs. Through this Circle, I will introduce effective techniques on how to prioritize and execute on a set roadmap, manage interrupts and produce a unified product + tech roadmap.
I have 10+ years of experience in Product & Engineering Management, including developing and delivering roadmaps, managing resources and leading product development. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience to help participants develop the skills and knowledge to effectively balance product & engineering roadmap.
Modern System Design for Engineering Managers
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This Circle provides an introduction to system design for engineering managers without a strong knowledge in the field. It covers software architecture fundamentals, storage and databases, memory, encryption, reliability, authentication and authorization, availability and cloud architecture. This Circle will provide participants with the knowledge to design and deploy reliable systems for modern applications.
Distributed systems are the standard to deploy applications and services. Mobile and cloud computing combined with expanded Internet access make system design a core skill for the modern developer. With my years of experience in system design, I am excited to introduce this Circle and show how to build reliable modern system designs.
Tech Manager Bootcamp: Practical Tools for Real-World Leaders
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This exclusive program is tailored for tech leaders and those looking to become tech managers. We will introduce participants to the fundamentals of leadership and self-awareness, as well as the requirements for executing and practicing strategies. We will also cover the specifics of managing people, time, products, operations, and quality. Join us and become the leader you always wanted to be!
I have been a tech manager for over a decade and have developed a successful track record of delivering results and leading high-performing teams. I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with the participants of the Tech Manager Bootcamp. Through our sessions, I will provide practical tools to help equip them with the skills and confidence to become real-world leaders.
Tackling Tech Debt: How to make the right call
Prod/Eng Leader currently Director of Engineering at BlaBlaCar
Engineering Execs and directors are often faced with the challenging decision of whether to prioritize tech debt or not. I've helped manage tech debt in different organizations, from b2b and b2c, to orgs with different levels of debt. Join me in this Circle, and I'll guide you through the choices and help you make the best decision for your organization.
From deep to minimal debt,I'm confident I can provide meaningful insights and strategies -- the hardest choices to make involve stopping product investment, so that is where I'd like to spend time with you all. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants gain a better understanding of this complex topic!
Acquisition Due-diligence & Decision Process for Eng Directors
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle is for Engineering leaders that are in an acquisition phase. In 2021 I was leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. This Circle will introduce participants to techniques and tools to improve their due-diligence & decision process when acquiring companies. We will discuss the risks, opportunities and best practices to ensure a smooth acquisition process.
I have been involved in several acquisitions in 2021, leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. I'm particularly passionate about the topics around mergers and acquisitions and am excited to share my experience and expertise with this Circle and help participants to improve their acquisition processes.
Effective Communication for Software Leadership
Head of ML Recommendations at Roku
Learn how to manage communication across all stakeholders, including your boss, effectively. By the end of the sessions, participants will have the fundamentals of effective communication for software leadership, including presenting technical information to non-technical audiences, different communication styles, active listening and feedback techniques, communication for team management, stakeholder management, and project, and product management. Additionally, they will learn about techniques for addressing conflicts, giving constructive feedback, and negotiating with stakeholders.
I am a communication specialist with 10+ years of experience in the software industry. I have worked closely with executive teams to help them effectively manage their communication. My expertise in this field has made me the perfect mentor to introduce participants to the world of effective communication. I am excited to help participants take their communication skills to the next level.
Organisational changes to improve productivity and quality
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for Engineering Directors who manage different teams in companies exposed to constant changes. Through this Circle, participants will understand what kind of organisational changes they need to implement to improve productivity and product quality. We will discuss best practices, processes and tools which will help to improve productivity and also how to adjust the teams to the company growth, building a collaborative team culture and fostering flexibility to embrace the change.
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I have introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity. I have also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, so we have faced different stages of the company growth. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help Engineering Directors successfully implement organisational changes to improve productivity and product quality.
Break Free From Middle Management
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle is designed for Eng Directors and above who have experience managing managers and turning strategy into action. I have been in middle management multiple times and understand how challenging it can be to break free. My experience working directly with CEOs and board members will bring a unique perspective to this topic. We will introduce strategies and techniques to help participants break free and advance their career.
I have been stuck in middle management several times, but I have also managed to break out and held 3 executive roles. I am passionate about helping others reach the same level of success and that’s why I am excited to mentor this Circle.
Up Level Your Leadership for a Healthier Organization
VP of Engineering at CareMessage
Grow as a leader by learning how to create healthier organizations for all. In this Circle, I will introduce the necessary skills, tools and techniques needed to build a successful team. This Circle is designed for Technical Founders with minimal past Engineering or Product Leadership experience, who want to improve their leadership skills.
With over 15 years of experience leading Technical teams, I'm well qualified to lead you in this journey. I have co-founded Bootstrapped and VC backed startups and have significant experience mentoring at multiple levels, helping leaders to achieve breakthrough outcomes in their respective businesses. I'm excited to help you unlock your potential and become the leader your team needs.
How To Build A Compelling Story For Your Product or Startup
CEO at Think Differently | 16+ years in tech | ex-Apple, Google, and Logitech
Are you a technical founder or future founder wanting to build an exciting narrative for your product, but don't know where to start? Learn how to craft a compelling story that resonates and sells! As a product marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical teams to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love. Join me on this journey and learn how to tell a powerful story that will make people take action. I'm excited to introduce you to the art of storytelling!
I'm a storytelling expert with 16+ years of experience in the tech industry across both B2C and B2B including over a decade at renowned brands like Apple and Google in Silicon Valley.
As a product and marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical leaders to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love.
This has given me the unique opportunity to observe how stories can be crafted in a way that resonates and sells. My passion for storytelling combined with my experience in the industry make me the perfect mentor to guide you through the process of creating compelling stories that will unlock your product’s potential and make a difference.
Developing Leadership Skills to Lead a Large Organization
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle is designed for Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) as well as other senior engineering leaders (directors / sr. directors) that lead large and growing teams (100-1000), and are challenged by highly complex projects and evolving/changing user expectations. As a mentor, I will introduce the skills, tools, and best practices to build these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. Join me to become the leader your team needs you to be!
As a senior engineering leader of large organizations, I was successful in building these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. With my experience, I will help participants to become the leaders their teams need them to be. I am excited to share my knowledge and guide them through their journey of becoming successful leaders.
Performance Management for Engineering Leaders
Head of Engineering at Point Digital Finance
As engineering leaders, transitioning into people managers means we have to manage performance of our engineers, and make deep investments in career growth. This Circle will help participants tackle the conversations around low performance, foster a learning mindset, help senior engineers scale, and approach performance improvement plans.
I'm passionate about performance management, and have seen first-hand how it can help to build a high-performing culture. With my background in Engineering and experience in people management, I'm excited to introduce techniques and best practices to help engineering leaders transition into people managers with ease.
The Art of Technical Leadership: Strategies for Leading Technical Teams
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering managers who lead technical teams. I will provide practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, managing technical debt, and balancing short-term and long-term technical goals.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including roles as a director of engineering and other leadership positions, I have a wealth of experience leading technical teams. I have developed practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including how to build trust, manage conflict, and develop team members' skills and abilities. I deeply understand the unique challenges of leading technical teams, including managing complex projects, communicating technical information to non-technical people, and balancing competing priorities. I am excited to introduce Engineering Managers to the strategies and techniques they need to lead successful technical teams.
Revolutionize Your Leadership: Mastering the Managerial Mind
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you tired of feeling like you're just a cog in the machine? It's time to take control of your career and build the network and skills you need to succeed. Join this Leadership Bootcamp and discover the secrets to getting ahead in today's competitive job market. With 4 expert-led sessions, you'll learn how to adopt a manager's mindset, give and receive critical feedback, set and achieve goals, and get insider tips from a seasoned CTO. Don't settle for mediocrity - take charge of your career today.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Leadership Bootcamp Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. I'm a certified ICF PCC coach, and I specialize in helping executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers develop leadership skills, enhance emotional intelligence, achieve work-life balance, increase productivity, and build resilience.
Navigating Through Change: Leading Engineering Teams Through Times of Uncertainty
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering directors and CTOs/VPs of engineering who are responsible for leading teams through times of change and uncertainty. I will provide practical strategies for managing change and adapting to new situations and tips for effectively communicating with and motivating teams during these challenging times.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and a background in engineering leadership, I have firsthand experience navigating through periods of uncertainty and leading teams through times of change. I have developed effective strategies for leading teams through change, including effective communication, collaboration, and a focus on results, that have helped me successfully navigate through challenging times in the past. I'm excited to introduce you to the strategies and tools for understanding and leading through times of uncertainty.
EQ: The Missing Link for Tech Leaders
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you a technical leader who wants to take your leadership skills to the next level? Do you struggle with managing your emotions, building relationships, and leading teams effectively? This workshop is designed to help you harness the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) and become a more impactful leader. In just three sessions, you'll learn how to increase your self-awareness, regulate your emotions, build social intelligence, and master the art of relationship management. Join this circle and gain the edge you need to succeed in today's fast-paced, ever-changing business world.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. As a Professional Certified Coach, I have a proven track record of coaching executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers. Through this Circle, I am excited to introduce the fundamentals of emotional intelligence and provide participants with the tools and resources to build their leadership skills and enhance their emotional intelligence.
Shifting org culture: Engineering for Delight
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how Engineering Leaders can foster an organizational culture that will lead to increased ability to build software that connects effectively with customers. Through four online sessions, participants will discuss concepts designed to shift engineering culture away from simply implementation and towards holistic quality. The mentor, who has a history in video game development as well as "big tech", will be available for live office hours to answer questions and help participants work through their challenges.
With over two decades of experience shipping video games and five years working in big tech, I have a hopefully unique perspective to share with participants in my Circle on Engineering for Delight. I'm passionate about delivering delightful products that connect with customers and find building and understanding company cultures fascinating. I'm excited to share my experiences and knowledge so that participants can take away the tools necessary to make positive changes in their own organizations.
Establishing a Remote First Culture for Eng Managers
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is to help Eng Managers with little experience managing remote first teams. I will introduce the participants to best practices, tools and processes to ensure successful team collaboration and results. We will cover topics such as recruitment assessment, onboarding, managing change, autonomy, accountability and communication.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Be the Engineering Manager You Want To Be
Technical Advisor at The Browser Company, ex-Senior Staff at Slack/Architect at Salesforce, ex-founder
Are you that extremely senior engineer who stepped into managing a team of engineers? That was me, 10 years ago. Since then, I’ve also been a CTO and swung back into being a individual contributor. I’ve seen every side and understand what you are facing. I’m here to help first-time managers succeed.
I will introduce you to the basics of management and provide you with a runbook to help you define your management philosophy. I have successfully mentored dozens of first-time managers at Plato, Slack, and beyond and am excited to help you become the best version of yourself without burning out.
Leading and Working Successfully in Complex Environments
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle introduces Engineering Executives (VPs, CTOs, and Directors) leading large organizations (100-2000 people) to the principles of successful project and product development, deployment, and maintenance in highly complex environments. Explore perspectives, evaluate polarities, and build trust through deep listening and care to create a successful and productive work environment.
I have been leading large teams in the pursuit of large, complex, cutting-edge technology projects for many years. I am passionate about helping others to understand how to work and collaborate successfully in highly complex environments, and how to deliver successful projects and products. I am excited to mentor participants in this Circle to help them become more successful in their own work.
Building Diverse and Inclusive Teams
CTO at Trusted Health
In this Circle, I will introduce participants to the strategies and tactics for building diverse and inclusive teams. I have experience building small and large inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle. I'm excited to help VPs and Executives with more than 50 engineers under them create teams that foster inclusion and celebrate diversity.
I have experience building small and large diverse and inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle.
Decision Making: Building vs Buying Software
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle will explore the various dimensions of making a decision on building or buying software for Eng Directors/VPs/CTOs with experience of managing managers and leaders along with driving technology strategy and decision making. Led by someone with experience working across large and small companies and making several software build and buy decisions and successful company M&A integrations, participants will gain a better understanding of the landscape in making such decisions.
I have worked across large and small companies and was a decision maker for several software build and buy decisions. I have led many successful company M&A integrations, so I understand the many dimensions to building vs buying, including budget, technology strategy, product vision, people on the team, mindset etc. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants better understand the landscape of making such decisions.
The Tech Site Manager role in international tech companies
Engineering Director at Aircall
In this Circle, I will introduce Engineering Directors and Executives (VPs / CTOs) to the concept of Tech Site Managers and how they can leverage this role to create opportunities in countries with a high concentration of engineers, specially when they are integrated in different international teams. We will cover topics such as distributed teams; being a point of reference for the regional tech employees; promoting bonding, engagement and collaboration; organising tech events and implementing cross mentoring. This is what your teams need to go to a new level, so don't miss the opportunity to learn how to put this role in place!
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and , and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I am the Spanish Tech Site Manager at Aircall and I have promoted the creation of this role in 2 more countries and also a Remote Tech Site Manager for the rest of our tech employees. I am excited to share my experience and help others to create similar opportunities for their teams!
Building International and High-Performing Engineering Teams
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle will cover everything you need to know about building and managing an international engineering team - including hiring and onboarding, creating autonomous teams, managing projects and processes effectively and re-organising teams to adjust to the company growth. Participants will also learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of working with teams across different cultures and time zones, and strategies for communicating and collaborating effectively in a global context. Join us and learn from my real-world experiences!
I've been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain, and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I've introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity; I've also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I'm excited to share my experiences and help participants build and manage international and high-performing engineering teams.
Introducing and Managing Engineering-Adjacent Functions
VP of Engineering at Kiddom, Inc.
In this Circle, I'll provide guidance to engineering execs (VPs/CTOs) on how to introduce, hire and manage engineering-adjacent functions in their organizations, particularly those outside your own immediate background or experience. The Circle will cover topics such as how to identify the need for these functions, set headcount and expectations, hiring strategies, and gradually integrating that function within your team. Participants may also find these tactics useful for inheriting teams and functions as well.
I'm an experienced engineering exec. with over 10 years of working with and managing engineering-adjacent functions. I have successfully introduced and/or hired TPMs, QA engineers, security engineers, and data scientists, while managing teams of designers and product managers across various companies.
Streamlining the Engineering Leadership Hiring Process
Senior Director Engineering & Site Lead at Box
This Circle will discuss the necessary steps to create a streamlined process for hiring engineering leaders. We'll go over the key components of successful hiring that can be adapted to any organization, as well as strategies to measure progress throughout the process. Participants will gain insight into how to assess, select and onboard engineering leadership roles.
Ciao I am Matteo, I take care of the Engineering Amsterdam Site for Box.com. I started my journey in tech as a Software Engineer, then I moved to Product Quality and eventually found my place in Tech Leadership roles. I have conceptualized and scaled the hiring process for Engineering Managers and Senior Engineering Managers in various companies. My experience will allow you to retrospect on your hiring process for engineering leadership roles. I am excited to introduce participants to the process of streamlining engineering leadership hiring and help them create a successful hiring strategy.
Establish a Learning Culture in Your Team
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is designed to help Eng Managers create a learning culture in their teams. We will focus on root cause analysis without a blaming atmosphere and discuss guidelines. The Circle is tailored to hands-on Technical leaders who seek excellence and want to increase the quality of their results continuously.
We have established root cause analysis as part of our development and operations process for over 8 years. This process has been expanded to the rest of the organisation as part of our learning culture. Every incident is now being followed by a root cause analysis without blame. With a focus on the learning process and clear guidelines, we can align on the root cause and the needed improvement forward.
Building your career path as a Woman in Tech
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for women in tech companies who want to progress in the management career path. It will provide you with insights and strategies to help you succeed in the tech industry. You will learn how to navigate the challenges that come with being a woman in the tech world, and how to use your skills and experiences to create the career path of your dreams. This Circle will introduce you to the tools and techniques to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in the tech industry.
With 20 years of experience in the tech market, I have worked my way up from software developer to team lead, director, and head of engineering. I have been building and managing international teams since 2012 including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). With all this experience, I am excited to teach this Circle, and help guide other women through their career paths in the tech industry.
Technical Foundations for Early Stage Startups
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
Learn the best practices and apply them in your day to day work at your early stage startup. In this Circle, I'll share my hard-earned lessons from building and maintaining software for startups used on a daily basis by thousands of technical entrepreneurs. We'll cover Building successful products, Maintaining Reliable Software, and Engineering Values, Team & Culture.
I have extensive experience in software engineering in early-stage startups. My background and knowledge of the industry can help you achieve success and grow your career. I'm excited to share the lessons I've learned and help you become a better mentor, engineer and leader.
Organizational Design and Culture: For Disruptive Innovation
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how organizational design and culture affects the ability to innovate. Drawing liberally from the seminal book Innovator's Dilemma, participants will gain insight into the problems of seeking disruptive innovation in mature existing companies and organizations. This Circle is suitable for Eng and other leaders seeking to host disruptive innovation in established companies.
My career has included many attempts at projects that involve some form of attempted innovation, from startups to established corporations. Whether it be a new game design, or innovation plays at large tech companies such as VR/"Metaverse" work at Facebook, or introducing games to the Netflix membership offering, and have thought a lot about connecting the themes in the book to practical day to day work.
Building Women In Tech Programs in Engineering Organizations
Director of Developer Productivity at Procore Technologies
This Circle is designed to help Engineering Leaders and change agents create thriving Women In Tech programs within their organizations. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, the mentor can offer perspective on most situations so that engineers can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of building a successful Women In Tech program and gain actionable insights to apply in their own organization. No prior knowledge is required.
I successfully built the Women in Tech program at Procore Technologies and can speak from experience. My two adult daughters are software engineers, so I truly believe tech is a great field for women. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, I can offer perspective on most situations so that others can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help participants build successful Women In Tech programs in their organizations.
Security & Privacy for Startups
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is a great way to jumpstart your security and privacy strategy. Through a series of sessions, I will introduce participants to the fundamentals of security and privacy, to help them safeguard their business. Requirements: Junior CTOs and VP Eng in startups without security function or clear security strategy.
I have been working in security and privacy for the past ~10 years, and it is core to Dashlane's business. I'm excited to share my knowledge with this Circle's participants and help them build a secure and privacy-first business.
From Mission to Strategy, going over OKRs and Roadmap
Director of Engineering at Upwork
In this Circle, I will help participants define their organizations' mission, vision, and strategies. Through a series of sessions, I will cover topics such as strategy execution, OKRs, Roadmaps to improve focus, how to motivate team members, and how to align stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights and learn practical skills to apply in their organizations.
With years of experience in Engineering Management, I learned different techniques around strategy execution and principles of improving focus, motivation and purpose in an organization. I have seen firsthand how important it is to have a clear direction, to focus on the priorities, and to build a meaningful purpose for the team. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Increase effectiveness of Remote Teams
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is for Eng Managers struggling with their remote teams' effectiveness. I will introduce strategies and techniques to equip you better to manage your remote teams. We will look at ways to increase engagement, ownership and positivity in the atmosphere. This Circle is perfect for Eng Managers who are navigating the challenges of remote teams and desire to achieve better results more effectively.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Navigating Technology Responsibility in Private Equity Ownership
Ex-CTO, CPO, VP of Engineering at Previously at Lexipol, Ribbon, Mutualink, Lucent, AT&T
This Circle will provide participants with an understanding of the unique experience of navigating technology responsibility within a Private Equity ownership structure. As a CTO who has worked under two different PE firms - one resulting in a successful exit and the other in investment mode - I can provide valuable insights on how to navigate the complexities of this environment. Join this Circle to learn how to prepare for a successful exit or investment.
I have extensive experience in technology leadership, having worked in publicly held, privately held, angel funded, VC funded and even REIT funded companies at the executive level. My two experiences with PE firms were quite different and I'm excited to share my insights with the participants on how to successfully navigate technology responsibility in a PE environment.
Engineering Empathy: Becoming a more effective leader
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle will introduce Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) to a deeper and more meaningful level of connecting with unfamiliar people. We'll explore empathy and motivation while helping participants to better understand the needs of others and create healthier and more efficient organizational cultures. No prior experience required.
I'm an experienced mentor with 5 years of experience. I also invested 15 years of self-work in gestalt humanist therapy. I've seen how understanding another person's motivations and goals can lead to better communication and organizational efficiency. I'm excited to share my knowledge and help Eng Execs develop meaningful connections with unfamiliar people.
Build the Right Team Structure for Your Engineering Challenges
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
In this Circle, I will help engineering directors and managers with teams bigger than 20 to identify, build and maintain the right team topology. As someone who built a team from 15 to 120 engineers, I know all the challenges and changes that come with it. From building teams and groups based on domains, to managing personal and technical aspects, I will help you find the best team structure for your engineering challenges.
I am an experienced engineering manager with a career spanning more than a decade. I have built and managed teams of up to 120 engineers, and I have experience in identifying and building the right team topology for a variety of engineering challenges. I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with participants and help them find the best team structure for their engineering challenges!
Enhance Leadership & Management with Coaching Skills
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
Learn how to use coaching skills such as active listening to help your team succeed. This Circle is designed for engineering leaders such as VPs, CTOs, directors, and managers. As an experienced engineering leader and certified coach, I am excited to introduce you to new ways of developing leadership and management capabilities.
I have over three decades of engineering leadership experience and I am a certified coach. My first hand experience has taught me the importance of using coaching skills to support people in their work, which directly contributes to the success of the project or product they are working on. I am confident that this Circle will equip you with the coaching skills to help enhance your leadership and management capabilities.
How to Downsize Your Company and Excel Your Performance
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle will help Eng Directors understand how to downsize their companies to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. We will look at the process of downsizing, the benefits of it, and the potential risks of it. The goal is to come out of the Circle with strategies on how to successfully downsize your company for maximum performance.
I have had my fare share of downsizing with the economy changes, through that experience I have built a process on how to downsize the company to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help Eng Directors understand how to balance these constraints and maximize their performance.
Develop an Engineering Learning Culture
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is for technical leaders interested in raising the bar on learning and knowledge. I will provide concrete practices and ideas to help develop a culture of learning, in addition to some theoretical knowledge. I will also share what has worked and what hasn't for me and others.
As a long-time technical leader, I have experience in developing a culture of learning within my engineering teams. I have seen the positive impact of this first-hand, and am excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Navigating RIFs, Layoffs, and Everything In Between
CTO at Weedmaps
In this Circle, I will guide executives (VPs and CTOs) who have never been through all the challenges they may face while navigating an industry-wide winter. We will discuss the best options for retention when it comes to layoffs, and how to handle the deep challenges mentally and emotionally as a leader during this time. Join me and learn how to navigate these difficult and uncertain times.
As a CTO, I have navigated multiple market fluctuations in companies of different sizes (public, startup, etc). I'm excited to mentor participants on this journey and introduce them to the strategies to lead during tough times.
Leadership Development for Eng Managers
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle is designed for engineering managers with high potential but less leadership experience. I will help them leverage their outside of work experiences to become better leaders. Through this Circle, participants will identify their hidden talents in order to become effective leaders. No prior experience required.
With 12 years of experience as a sailing instructor, I have been able to translate the skills and principles of teaching sailing into engineering leadership. I'm excited to introduce this circle and help engineering managers become better leaders.
Become an Effective Leader and Executive
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle is designed to help Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) become effective leaders and executives that other senior leaders look to as a business partner nor as the tech guy/gal. I will guide participants through important regimes of prioritization and deprioritization, how to create clarity and purpose, and how to focus on the value and impact of the business. By the end, participants will know the levers to become a leader who moves the needle for the business.
I have years of experience as startup leader, transformational mid size company leader and eventually large company senior executive. I have focused on the intersection of strategy and execution to bring about impactful changes and move the needle for our company, shareholders and clients repeatedly
Transitioning From Tech Leader to Business Leader
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle will guide Engineers, Managers and Directors in transitioning from a pure technical management role to a successful business leader. We will focus on understanding what you get paid for, why you should change direction, what to focus on, and how to effectively communicate and tell a story. Join me on this journey to success!
I have been working in the tech industry for over 15 years and have been helping to mentor and guide people through the transition from a tech leader to a successful business leader. I understand the challenges and nuances that come with the transition and am eager to share my knowledge and experiences with you. I'm excited to introduce you to the tools and strategies that have helped me make that transition myself.
Validate Product & Reduce Time to Product Market Fit
Founder, CEO, ex-CTO at Reactive Lions
This Circle is designed for early-stage founders who want to quickly validate their products and reduce time-to-market. Through a series of mentor-led sessions, participants will be introduced to the process, the tools and the strategies to quickly validate products and get them ready for the market. This Circle is led by Eugene Hauptmann, a technical founder who took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times.
• took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times • failed in trying hundreds of times and learnt from it • https://twitter.com/eugenehp/status/1625913559640072193?s=20
Balancing Product & Engineering Roadmap for Eng Managers
Director of Engineering at Mark43
This Circle is designed for Engineering Managers leading a team of ICs. Through this Circle, I will introduce effective techniques on how to prioritize and execute on a set roadmap, manage interrupts and produce a unified product + tech roadmap.
I have 10+ years of experience in Product & Engineering Management, including developing and delivering roadmaps, managing resources and leading product development. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience to help participants develop the skills and knowledge to effectively balance product & engineering roadmap.
Modern System Design for Engineering Managers
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This Circle provides an introduction to system design for engineering managers without a strong knowledge in the field. It covers software architecture fundamentals, storage and databases, memory, encryption, reliability, authentication and authorization, availability and cloud architecture. This Circle will provide participants with the knowledge to design and deploy reliable systems for modern applications.
Distributed systems are the standard to deploy applications and services. Mobile and cloud computing combined with expanded Internet access make system design a core skill for the modern developer. With my years of experience in system design, I am excited to introduce this Circle and show how to build reliable modern system designs.
Tech Manager Bootcamp: Practical Tools for Real-World Leaders
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This exclusive program is tailored for tech leaders and those looking to become tech managers. We will introduce participants to the fundamentals of leadership and self-awareness, as well as the requirements for executing and practicing strategies. We will also cover the specifics of managing people, time, products, operations, and quality. Join us and become the leader you always wanted to be!
I have been a tech manager for over a decade and have developed a successful track record of delivering results and leading high-performing teams. I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with the participants of the Tech Manager Bootcamp. Through our sessions, I will provide practical tools to help equip them with the skills and confidence to become real-world leaders.
Tackling Tech Debt: How to make the right call
Prod/Eng Leader currently Director of Engineering at BlaBlaCar
Engineering Execs and directors are often faced with the challenging decision of whether to prioritize tech debt or not. I've helped manage tech debt in different organizations, from b2b and b2c, to orgs with different levels of debt. Join me in this Circle, and I'll guide you through the choices and help you make the best decision for your organization.
From deep to minimal debt,I'm confident I can provide meaningful insights and strategies -- the hardest choices to make involve stopping product investment, so that is where I'd like to spend time with you all. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants gain a better understanding of this complex topic!
Acquisition Due-diligence & Decision Process for Eng Directors
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle is for Engineering leaders that are in an acquisition phase. In 2021 I was leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. This Circle will introduce participants to techniques and tools to improve their due-diligence & decision process when acquiring companies. We will discuss the risks, opportunities and best practices to ensure a smooth acquisition process.
I have been involved in several acquisitions in 2021, leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. I'm particularly passionate about the topics around mergers and acquisitions and am excited to share my experience and expertise with this Circle and help participants to improve their acquisition processes.
Effective Communication for Software Leadership
Head of ML Recommendations at Roku
Learn how to manage communication across all stakeholders, including your boss, effectively. By the end of the sessions, participants will have the fundamentals of effective communication for software leadership, including presenting technical information to non-technical audiences, different communication styles, active listening and feedback techniques, communication for team management, stakeholder management, and project, and product management. Additionally, they will learn about techniques for addressing conflicts, giving constructive feedback, and negotiating with stakeholders.
I am a communication specialist with 10+ years of experience in the software industry. I have worked closely with executive teams to help them effectively manage their communication. My expertise in this field has made me the perfect mentor to introduce participants to the world of effective communication. I am excited to help participants take their communication skills to the next level.
Organisational changes to improve productivity and quality
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for Engineering Directors who manage different teams in companies exposed to constant changes. Through this Circle, participants will understand what kind of organisational changes they need to implement to improve productivity and product quality. We will discuss best practices, processes and tools which will help to improve productivity and also how to adjust the teams to the company growth, building a collaborative team culture and fostering flexibility to embrace the change.
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I have introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity. I have also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, so we have faced different stages of the company growth. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help Engineering Directors successfully implement organisational changes to improve productivity and product quality.
Break Free From Middle Management
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle is designed for Eng Directors and above who have experience managing managers and turning strategy into action. I have been in middle management multiple times and understand how challenging it can be to break free. My experience working directly with CEOs and board members will bring a unique perspective to this topic. We will introduce strategies and techniques to help participants break free and advance their career.
I have been stuck in middle management several times, but I have also managed to break out and held 3 executive roles. I am passionate about helping others reach the same level of success and that’s why I am excited to mentor this Circle.
Up Level Your Leadership for a Healthier Organization
VP of Engineering at CareMessage
Grow as a leader by learning how to create healthier organizations for all. In this Circle, I will introduce the necessary skills, tools and techniques needed to build a successful team. This Circle is designed for Technical Founders with minimal past Engineering or Product Leadership experience, who want to improve their leadership skills.
With over 15 years of experience leading Technical teams, I'm well qualified to lead you in this journey. I have co-founded Bootstrapped and VC backed startups and have significant experience mentoring at multiple levels, helping leaders to achieve breakthrough outcomes in their respective businesses. I'm excited to help you unlock your potential and become the leader your team needs.
How To Build A Compelling Story For Your Product or Startup
CEO at Think Differently | 16+ years in tech | ex-Apple, Google, and Logitech
Are you a technical founder or future founder wanting to build an exciting narrative for your product, but don't know where to start? Learn how to craft a compelling story that resonates and sells! As a product marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical teams to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love. Join me on this journey and learn how to tell a powerful story that will make people take action. I'm excited to introduce you to the art of storytelling!
I'm a storytelling expert with 16+ years of experience in the tech industry across both B2C and B2B including over a decade at renowned brands like Apple and Google in Silicon Valley.
As a product and marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical leaders to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love.
This has given me the unique opportunity to observe how stories can be crafted in a way that resonates and sells. My passion for storytelling combined with my experience in the industry make me the perfect mentor to guide you through the process of creating compelling stories that will unlock your product’s potential and make a difference.
Developing Leadership Skills to Lead a Large Organization
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle is designed for Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) as well as other senior engineering leaders (directors / sr. directors) that lead large and growing teams (100-1000), and are challenged by highly complex projects and evolving/changing user expectations. As a mentor, I will introduce the skills, tools, and best practices to build these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. Join me to become the leader your team needs you to be!
As a senior engineering leader of large organizations, I was successful in building these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. With my experience, I will help participants to become the leaders their teams need them to be. I am excited to share my knowledge and guide them through their journey of becoming successful leaders.
Performance Management for Engineering Leaders
Head of Engineering at Point Digital Finance
As engineering leaders, transitioning into people managers means we have to manage performance of our engineers, and make deep investments in career growth. This Circle will help participants tackle the conversations around low performance, foster a learning mindset, help senior engineers scale, and approach performance improvement plans.
I'm passionate about performance management, and have seen first-hand how it can help to build a high-performing culture. With my background in Engineering and experience in people management, I'm excited to introduce techniques and best practices to help engineering leaders transition into people managers with ease.
The Art of Technical Leadership: Strategies for Leading Technical Teams
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering managers who lead technical teams. I will provide practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, managing technical debt, and balancing short-term and long-term technical goals.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including roles as a director of engineering and other leadership positions, I have a wealth of experience leading technical teams. I have developed practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including how to build trust, manage conflict, and develop team members' skills and abilities. I deeply understand the unique challenges of leading technical teams, including managing complex projects, communicating technical information to non-technical people, and balancing competing priorities. I am excited to introduce Engineering Managers to the strategies and techniques they need to lead successful technical teams.
Revolutionize Your Leadership: Mastering the Managerial Mind
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you tired of feeling like you're just a cog in the machine? It's time to take control of your career and build the network and skills you need to succeed. Join this Leadership Bootcamp and discover the secrets to getting ahead in today's competitive job market. With 4 expert-led sessions, you'll learn how to adopt a manager's mindset, give and receive critical feedback, set and achieve goals, and get insider tips from a seasoned CTO. Don't settle for mediocrity - take charge of your career today.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Leadership Bootcamp Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. I'm a certified ICF PCC coach, and I specialize in helping executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers develop leadership skills, enhance emotional intelligence, achieve work-life balance, increase productivity, and build resilience.
Navigating Through Change: Leading Engineering Teams Through Times of Uncertainty
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering directors and CTOs/VPs of engineering who are responsible for leading teams through times of change and uncertainty. I will provide practical strategies for managing change and adapting to new situations and tips for effectively communicating with and motivating teams during these challenging times.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and a background in engineering leadership, I have firsthand experience navigating through periods of uncertainty and leading teams through times of change. I have developed effective strategies for leading teams through change, including effective communication, collaboration, and a focus on results, that have helped me successfully navigate through challenging times in the past. I'm excited to introduce you to the strategies and tools for understanding and leading through times of uncertainty.
EQ: The Missing Link for Tech Leaders
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you a technical leader who wants to take your leadership skills to the next level? Do you struggle with managing your emotions, building relationships, and leading teams effectively? This workshop is designed to help you harness the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) and become a more impactful leader. In just three sessions, you'll learn how to increase your self-awareness, regulate your emotions, build social intelligence, and master the art of relationship management. Join this circle and gain the edge you need to succeed in today's fast-paced, ever-changing business world.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. As a Professional Certified Coach, I have a proven track record of coaching executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers. Through this Circle, I am excited to introduce the fundamentals of emotional intelligence and provide participants with the tools and resources to build their leadership skills and enhance their emotional intelligence.
Shifting org culture: Engineering for Delight
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how Engineering Leaders can foster an organizational culture that will lead to increased ability to build software that connects effectively with customers. Through four online sessions, participants will discuss concepts designed to shift engineering culture away from simply implementation and towards holistic quality. The mentor, who has a history in video game development as well as "big tech", will be available for live office hours to answer questions and help participants work through their challenges.
With over two decades of experience shipping video games and five years working in big tech, I have a hopefully unique perspective to share with participants in my Circle on Engineering for Delight. I'm passionate about delivering delightful products that connect with customers and find building and understanding company cultures fascinating. I'm excited to share my experiences and knowledge so that participants can take away the tools necessary to make positive changes in their own organizations.
Establishing a Remote First Culture for Eng Managers
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is to help Eng Managers with little experience managing remote first teams. I will introduce the participants to best practices, tools and processes to ensure successful team collaboration and results. We will cover topics such as recruitment assessment, onboarding, managing change, autonomy, accountability and communication.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Be the Engineering Manager You Want To Be
Technical Advisor at The Browser Company, ex-Senior Staff at Slack/Architect at Salesforce, ex-founder
Are you that extremely senior engineer who stepped into managing a team of engineers? That was me, 10 years ago. Since then, I’ve also been a CTO and swung back into being a individual contributor. I’ve seen every side and understand what you are facing. I’m here to help first-time managers succeed.
I will introduce you to the basics of management and provide you with a runbook to help you define your management philosophy. I have successfully mentored dozens of first-time managers at Plato, Slack, and beyond and am excited to help you become the best version of yourself without burning out.
Leading and Working Successfully in Complex Environments
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle introduces Engineering Executives (VPs, CTOs, and Directors) leading large organizations (100-2000 people) to the principles of successful project and product development, deployment, and maintenance in highly complex environments. Explore perspectives, evaluate polarities, and build trust through deep listening and care to create a successful and productive work environment.
I have been leading large teams in the pursuit of large, complex, cutting-edge technology projects for many years. I am passionate about helping others to understand how to work and collaborate successfully in highly complex environments, and how to deliver successful projects and products. I am excited to mentor participants in this Circle to help them become more successful in their own work.
Building Diverse and Inclusive Teams
CTO at Trusted Health
In this Circle, I will introduce participants to the strategies and tactics for building diverse and inclusive teams. I have experience building small and large inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle. I'm excited to help VPs and Executives with more than 50 engineers under them create teams that foster inclusion and celebrate diversity.
I have experience building small and large diverse and inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle.
Decision Making: Building vs Buying Software
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle will explore the various dimensions of making a decision on building or buying software for Eng Directors/VPs/CTOs with experience of managing managers and leaders along with driving technology strategy and decision making. Led by someone with experience working across large and small companies and making several software build and buy decisions and successful company M&A integrations, participants will gain a better understanding of the landscape in making such decisions.
I have worked across large and small companies and was a decision maker for several software build and buy decisions. I have led many successful company M&A integrations, so I understand the many dimensions to building vs buying, including budget, technology strategy, product vision, people on the team, mindset etc. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants better understand the landscape of making such decisions.
The Tech Site Manager role in international tech companies
Engineering Director at Aircall
In this Circle, I will introduce Engineering Directors and Executives (VPs / CTOs) to the concept of Tech Site Managers and how they can leverage this role to create opportunities in countries with a high concentration of engineers, specially when they are integrated in different international teams. We will cover topics such as distributed teams; being a point of reference for the regional tech employees; promoting bonding, engagement and collaboration; organising tech events and implementing cross mentoring. This is what your teams need to go to a new level, so don't miss the opportunity to learn how to put this role in place!
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and , and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I am the Spanish Tech Site Manager at Aircall and I have promoted the creation of this role in 2 more countries and also a Remote Tech Site Manager for the rest of our tech employees. I am excited to share my experience and help others to create similar opportunities for their teams!
Building International and High-Performing Engineering Teams
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle will cover everything you need to know about building and managing an international engineering team - including hiring and onboarding, creating autonomous teams, managing projects and processes effectively and re-organising teams to adjust to the company growth. Participants will also learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of working with teams across different cultures and time zones, and strategies for communicating and collaborating effectively in a global context. Join us and learn from my real-world experiences!
I've been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain, and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I've introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity; I've also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I'm excited to share my experiences and help participants build and manage international and high-performing engineering teams.
Introducing and Managing Engineering-Adjacent Functions
VP of Engineering at Kiddom, Inc.
In this Circle, I'll provide guidance to engineering execs (VPs/CTOs) on how to introduce, hire and manage engineering-adjacent functions in their organizations, particularly those outside your own immediate background or experience. The Circle will cover topics such as how to identify the need for these functions, set headcount and expectations, hiring strategies, and gradually integrating that function within your team. Participants may also find these tactics useful for inheriting teams and functions as well.
I'm an experienced engineering exec. with over 10 years of working with and managing engineering-adjacent functions. I have successfully introduced and/or hired TPMs, QA engineers, security engineers, and data scientists, while managing teams of designers and product managers across various companies.
Streamlining the Engineering Leadership Hiring Process
Senior Director Engineering & Site Lead at Box
This Circle will discuss the necessary steps to create a streamlined process for hiring engineering leaders. We'll go over the key components of successful hiring that can be adapted to any organization, as well as strategies to measure progress throughout the process. Participants will gain insight into how to assess, select and onboard engineering leadership roles.
Ciao I am Matteo, I take care of the Engineering Amsterdam Site for Box.com. I started my journey in tech as a Software Engineer, then I moved to Product Quality and eventually found my place in Tech Leadership roles. I have conceptualized and scaled the hiring process for Engineering Managers and Senior Engineering Managers in various companies. My experience will allow you to retrospect on your hiring process for engineering leadership roles. I am excited to introduce participants to the process of streamlining engineering leadership hiring and help them create a successful hiring strategy.
Establish a Learning Culture in Your Team
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is designed to help Eng Managers create a learning culture in their teams. We will focus on root cause analysis without a blaming atmosphere and discuss guidelines. The Circle is tailored to hands-on Technical leaders who seek excellence and want to increase the quality of their results continuously.
We have established root cause analysis as part of our development and operations process for over 8 years. This process has been expanded to the rest of the organisation as part of our learning culture. Every incident is now being followed by a root cause analysis without blame. With a focus on the learning process and clear guidelines, we can align on the root cause and the needed improvement forward.
Building your career path as a Woman in Tech
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for women in tech companies who want to progress in the management career path. It will provide you with insights and strategies to help you succeed in the tech industry. You will learn how to navigate the challenges that come with being a woman in the tech world, and how to use your skills and experiences to create the career path of your dreams. This Circle will introduce you to the tools and techniques to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in the tech industry.
With 20 years of experience in the tech market, I have worked my way up from software developer to team lead, director, and head of engineering. I have been building and managing international teams since 2012 including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). With all this experience, I am excited to teach this Circle, and help guide other women through their career paths in the tech industry.
Technical Foundations for Early Stage Startups
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
Learn the best practices and apply them in your day to day work at your early stage startup. In this Circle, I'll share my hard-earned lessons from building and maintaining software for startups used on a daily basis by thousands of technical entrepreneurs. We'll cover Building successful products, Maintaining Reliable Software, and Engineering Values, Team & Culture.
I have extensive experience in software engineering in early-stage startups. My background and knowledge of the industry can help you achieve success and grow your career. I'm excited to share the lessons I've learned and help you become a better mentor, engineer and leader.
Organizational Design and Culture: For Disruptive Innovation
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how organizational design and culture affects the ability to innovate. Drawing liberally from the seminal book Innovator's Dilemma, participants will gain insight into the problems of seeking disruptive innovation in mature existing companies and organizations. This Circle is suitable for Eng and other leaders seeking to host disruptive innovation in established companies.
My career has included many attempts at projects that involve some form of attempted innovation, from startups to established corporations. Whether it be a new game design, or innovation plays at large tech companies such as VR/"Metaverse" work at Facebook, or introducing games to the Netflix membership offering, and have thought a lot about connecting the themes in the book to practical day to day work.
Building Women In Tech Programs in Engineering Organizations
Director of Developer Productivity at Procore Technologies
This Circle is designed to help Engineering Leaders and change agents create thriving Women In Tech programs within their organizations. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, the mentor can offer perspective on most situations so that engineers can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of building a successful Women In Tech program and gain actionable insights to apply in their own organization. No prior knowledge is required.
I successfully built the Women in Tech program at Procore Technologies and can speak from experience. My two adult daughters are software engineers, so I truly believe tech is a great field for women. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, I can offer perspective on most situations so that others can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help participants build successful Women In Tech programs in their organizations.
Security & Privacy for Startups
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is a great way to jumpstart your security and privacy strategy. Through a series of sessions, I will introduce participants to the fundamentals of security and privacy, to help them safeguard their business. Requirements: Junior CTOs and VP Eng in startups without security function or clear security strategy.
I have been working in security and privacy for the past ~10 years, and it is core to Dashlane's business. I'm excited to share my knowledge with this Circle's participants and help them build a secure and privacy-first business.
From Mission to Strategy, going over OKRs and Roadmap
Director of Engineering at Upwork
In this Circle, I will help participants define their organizations' mission, vision, and strategies. Through a series of sessions, I will cover topics such as strategy execution, OKRs, Roadmaps to improve focus, how to motivate team members, and how to align stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights and learn practical skills to apply in their organizations.
With years of experience in Engineering Management, I learned different techniques around strategy execution and principles of improving focus, motivation and purpose in an organization. I have seen firsthand how important it is to have a clear direction, to focus on the priorities, and to build a meaningful purpose for the team. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Increase effectiveness of Remote Teams
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is for Eng Managers struggling with their remote teams' effectiveness. I will introduce strategies and techniques to equip you better to manage your remote teams. We will look at ways to increase engagement, ownership and positivity in the atmosphere. This Circle is perfect for Eng Managers who are navigating the challenges of remote teams and desire to achieve better results more effectively.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Navigating Technology Responsibility in Private Equity Ownership
Ex-CTO, CPO, VP of Engineering at Previously at Lexipol, Ribbon, Mutualink, Lucent, AT&T
This Circle will provide participants with an understanding of the unique experience of navigating technology responsibility within a Private Equity ownership structure. As a CTO who has worked under two different PE firms - one resulting in a successful exit and the other in investment mode - I can provide valuable insights on how to navigate the complexities of this environment. Join this Circle to learn how to prepare for a successful exit or investment.
I have extensive experience in technology leadership, having worked in publicly held, privately held, angel funded, VC funded and even REIT funded companies at the executive level. My two experiences with PE firms were quite different and I'm excited to share my insights with the participants on how to successfully navigate technology responsibility in a PE environment.
Engineering Empathy: Becoming a more effective leader
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle will introduce Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) to a deeper and more meaningful level of connecting with unfamiliar people. We'll explore empathy and motivation while helping participants to better understand the needs of others and create healthier and more efficient organizational cultures. No prior experience required.
I'm an experienced mentor with 5 years of experience. I also invested 15 years of self-work in gestalt humanist therapy. I've seen how understanding another person's motivations and goals can lead to better communication and organizational efficiency. I'm excited to share my knowledge and help Eng Execs develop meaningful connections with unfamiliar people.
Build the Right Team Structure for Your Engineering Challenges
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
In this Circle, I will help engineering directors and managers with teams bigger than 20 to identify, build and maintain the right team topology. As someone who built a team from 15 to 120 engineers, I know all the challenges and changes that come with it. From building teams and groups based on domains, to managing personal and technical aspects, I will help you find the best team structure for your engineering challenges.
I am an experienced engineering manager with a career spanning more than a decade. I have built and managed teams of up to 120 engineers, and I have experience in identifying and building the right team topology for a variety of engineering challenges. I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with participants and help them find the best team structure for their engineering challenges!
Enhance Leadership & Management with Coaching Skills
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
Learn how to use coaching skills such as active listening to help your team succeed. This Circle is designed for engineering leaders such as VPs, CTOs, directors, and managers. As an experienced engineering leader and certified coach, I am excited to introduce you to new ways of developing leadership and management capabilities.
I have over three decades of engineering leadership experience and I am a certified coach. My first hand experience has taught me the importance of using coaching skills to support people in their work, which directly contributes to the success of the project or product they are working on. I am confident that this Circle will equip you with the coaching skills to help enhance your leadership and management capabilities.
How to Downsize Your Company and Excel Your Performance
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle will help Eng Directors understand how to downsize their companies to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. We will look at the process of downsizing, the benefits of it, and the potential risks of it. The goal is to come out of the Circle with strategies on how to successfully downsize your company for maximum performance.
I have had my fare share of downsizing with the economy changes, through that experience I have built a process on how to downsize the company to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help Eng Directors understand how to balance these constraints and maximize their performance.
Develop an Engineering Learning Culture
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is for technical leaders interested in raising the bar on learning and knowledge. I will provide concrete practices and ideas to help develop a culture of learning, in addition to some theoretical knowledge. I will also share what has worked and what hasn't for me and others.
As a long-time technical leader, I have experience in developing a culture of learning within my engineering teams. I have seen the positive impact of this first-hand, and am excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Navigating RIFs, Layoffs, and Everything In Between
CTO at Weedmaps
In this Circle, I will guide executives (VPs and CTOs) who have never been through all the challenges they may face while navigating an industry-wide winter. We will discuss the best options for retention when it comes to layoffs, and how to handle the deep challenges mentally and emotionally as a leader during this time. Join me and learn how to navigate these difficult and uncertain times.
As a CTO, I have navigated multiple market fluctuations in companies of different sizes (public, startup, etc). I'm excited to mentor participants on this journey and introduce them to the strategies to lead during tough times.
Leadership Development for Eng Managers
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle is designed for engineering managers with high potential but less leadership experience. I will help them leverage their outside of work experiences to become better leaders. Through this Circle, participants will identify their hidden talents in order to become effective leaders. No prior experience required.
With 12 years of experience as a sailing instructor, I have been able to translate the skills and principles of teaching sailing into engineering leadership. I'm excited to introduce this circle and help engineering managers become better leaders.
Become an Effective Leader and Executive
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle is designed to help Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) become effective leaders and executives that other senior leaders look to as a business partner nor as the tech guy/gal. I will guide participants through important regimes of prioritization and deprioritization, how to create clarity and purpose, and how to focus on the value and impact of the business. By the end, participants will know the levers to become a leader who moves the needle for the business.
I have years of experience as startup leader, transformational mid size company leader and eventually large company senior executive. I have focused on the intersection of strategy and execution to bring about impactful changes and move the needle for our company, shareholders and clients repeatedly
Transitioning From Tech Leader to Business Leader
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle will guide Engineers, Managers and Directors in transitioning from a pure technical management role to a successful business leader. We will focus on understanding what you get paid for, why you should change direction, what to focus on, and how to effectively communicate and tell a story. Join me on this journey to success!
I have been working in the tech industry for over 15 years and have been helping to mentor and guide people through the transition from a tech leader to a successful business leader. I understand the challenges and nuances that come with the transition and am eager to share my knowledge and experiences with you. I'm excited to introduce you to the tools and strategies that have helped me make that transition myself.
Validate Product & Reduce Time to Product Market Fit
Founder, CEO, ex-CTO at Reactive Lions
This Circle is designed for early-stage founders who want to quickly validate their products and reduce time-to-market. Through a series of mentor-led sessions, participants will be introduced to the process, the tools and the strategies to quickly validate products and get them ready for the market. This Circle is led by Eugene Hauptmann, a technical founder who took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times.
• took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times • failed in trying hundreds of times and learnt from it • https://twitter.com/eugenehp/status/1625913559640072193?s=20
Balancing Product & Engineering Roadmap for Eng Managers
Director of Engineering at Mark43
This Circle is designed for Engineering Managers leading a team of ICs. Through this Circle, I will introduce effective techniques on how to prioritize and execute on a set roadmap, manage interrupts and produce a unified product + tech roadmap.
I have 10+ years of experience in Product & Engineering Management, including developing and delivering roadmaps, managing resources and leading product development. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience to help participants develop the skills and knowledge to effectively balance product & engineering roadmap.
Modern System Design for Engineering Managers
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This Circle provides an introduction to system design for engineering managers without a strong knowledge in the field. It covers software architecture fundamentals, storage and databases, memory, encryption, reliability, authentication and authorization, availability and cloud architecture. This Circle will provide participants with the knowledge to design and deploy reliable systems for modern applications.
Distributed systems are the standard to deploy applications and services. Mobile and cloud computing combined with expanded Internet access make system design a core skill for the modern developer. With my years of experience in system design, I am excited to introduce this Circle and show how to build reliable modern system designs.
Tech Manager Bootcamp: Practical Tools for Real-World Leaders
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This exclusive program is tailored for tech leaders and those looking to become tech managers. We will introduce participants to the fundamentals of leadership and self-awareness, as well as the requirements for executing and practicing strategies. We will also cover the specifics of managing people, time, products, operations, and quality. Join us and become the leader you always wanted to be!
I have been a tech manager for over a decade and have developed a successful track record of delivering results and leading high-performing teams. I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with the participants of the Tech Manager Bootcamp. Through our sessions, I will provide practical tools to help equip them with the skills and confidence to become real-world leaders.
Tackling Tech Debt: How to make the right call
Prod/Eng Leader currently Director of Engineering at BlaBlaCar
Engineering Execs and directors are often faced with the challenging decision of whether to prioritize tech debt or not. I've helped manage tech debt in different organizations, from b2b and b2c, to orgs with different levels of debt. Join me in this Circle, and I'll guide you through the choices and help you make the best decision for your organization.
From deep to minimal debt,I'm confident I can provide meaningful insights and strategies -- the hardest choices to make involve stopping product investment, so that is where I'd like to spend time with you all. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants gain a better understanding of this complex topic!
Acquisition Due-diligence & Decision Process for Eng Directors
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle is for Engineering leaders that are in an acquisition phase. In 2021 I was leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. This Circle will introduce participants to techniques and tools to improve their due-diligence & decision process when acquiring companies. We will discuss the risks, opportunities and best practices to ensure a smooth acquisition process.
I have been involved in several acquisitions in 2021, leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. I'm particularly passionate about the topics around mergers and acquisitions and am excited to share my experience and expertise with this Circle and help participants to improve their acquisition processes.
Effective Communication for Software Leadership
Head of ML Recommendations at Roku
Learn how to manage communication across all stakeholders, including your boss, effectively. By the end of the sessions, participants will have the fundamentals of effective communication for software leadership, including presenting technical information to non-technical audiences, different communication styles, active listening and feedback techniques, communication for team management, stakeholder management, and project, and product management. Additionally, they will learn about techniques for addressing conflicts, giving constructive feedback, and negotiating with stakeholders.
I am a communication specialist with 10+ years of experience in the software industry. I have worked closely with executive teams to help them effectively manage their communication. My expertise in this field has made me the perfect mentor to introduce participants to the world of effective communication. I am excited to help participants take their communication skills to the next level.
Organisational changes to improve productivity and quality
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for Engineering Directors who manage different teams in companies exposed to constant changes. Through this Circle, participants will understand what kind of organisational changes they need to implement to improve productivity and product quality. We will discuss best practices, processes and tools which will help to improve productivity and also how to adjust the teams to the company growth, building a collaborative team culture and fostering flexibility to embrace the change.
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I have introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity. I have also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, so we have faced different stages of the company growth. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help Engineering Directors successfully implement organisational changes to improve productivity and product quality.
Break Free From Middle Management
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle is designed for Eng Directors and above who have experience managing managers and turning strategy into action. I have been in middle management multiple times and understand how challenging it can be to break free. My experience working directly with CEOs and board members will bring a unique perspective to this topic. We will introduce strategies and techniques to help participants break free and advance their career.
I have been stuck in middle management several times, but I have also managed to break out and held 3 executive roles. I am passionate about helping others reach the same level of success and that’s why I am excited to mentor this Circle.
Up Level Your Leadership for a Healthier Organization
VP of Engineering at CareMessage
Grow as a leader by learning how to create healthier organizations for all. In this Circle, I will introduce the necessary skills, tools and techniques needed to build a successful team. This Circle is designed for Technical Founders with minimal past Engineering or Product Leadership experience, who want to improve their leadership skills.
With over 15 years of experience leading Technical teams, I'm well qualified to lead you in this journey. I have co-founded Bootstrapped and VC backed startups and have significant experience mentoring at multiple levels, helping leaders to achieve breakthrough outcomes in their respective businesses. I'm excited to help you unlock your potential and become the leader your team needs.
How To Build A Compelling Story For Your Product or Startup
CEO at Think Differently | 16+ years in tech | ex-Apple, Google, and Logitech
Are you a technical founder or future founder wanting to build an exciting narrative for your product, but don't know where to start? Learn how to craft a compelling story that resonates and sells! As a product marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical teams to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love. Join me on this journey and learn how to tell a powerful story that will make people take action. I'm excited to introduce you to the art of storytelling!
I'm a storytelling expert with 16+ years of experience in the tech industry across both B2C and B2B including over a decade at renowned brands like Apple and Google in Silicon Valley.
As a product and marketing leader, I've worked with hundreds of engineers and technical leaders to translate their incredible innovation into something people can understand and love.
This has given me the unique opportunity to observe how stories can be crafted in a way that resonates and sells. My passion for storytelling combined with my experience in the industry make me the perfect mentor to guide you through the process of creating compelling stories that will unlock your product’s potential and make a difference.
Developing Leadership Skills to Lead a Large Organization
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle is designed for Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) as well as other senior engineering leaders (directors / sr. directors) that lead large and growing teams (100-1000), and are challenged by highly complex projects and evolving/changing user expectations. As a mentor, I will introduce the skills, tools, and best practices to build these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. Join me to become the leader your team needs you to be!
As a senior engineering leader of large organizations, I was successful in building these organizations in a scalable way, develop the people and leaders, improve productivity and velocity, and meet/exceed user/product/market expectations. With my experience, I will help participants to become the leaders their teams need them to be. I am excited to share my knowledge and guide them through their journey of becoming successful leaders.
Performance Management for Engineering Leaders
Head of Engineering at Point Digital Finance
As engineering leaders, transitioning into people managers means we have to manage performance of our engineers, and make deep investments in career growth. This Circle will help participants tackle the conversations around low performance, foster a learning mindset, help senior engineers scale, and approach performance improvement plans.
I'm passionate about performance management, and have seen first-hand how it can help to build a high-performing culture. With my background in Engineering and experience in people management, I'm excited to introduce techniques and best practices to help engineering leaders transition into people managers with ease.
The Art of Technical Leadership: Strategies for Leading Technical Teams
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering managers who lead technical teams. I will provide practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, managing technical debt, and balancing short-term and long-term technical goals.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, including roles as a director of engineering and other leadership positions, I have a wealth of experience leading technical teams. I have developed practical strategies for leading technical teams effectively, including how to build trust, manage conflict, and develop team members' skills and abilities. I deeply understand the unique challenges of leading technical teams, including managing complex projects, communicating technical information to non-technical people, and balancing competing priorities. I am excited to introduce Engineering Managers to the strategies and techniques they need to lead successful technical teams.
Revolutionize Your Leadership: Mastering the Managerial Mind
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you tired of feeling like you're just a cog in the machine? It's time to take control of your career and build the network and skills you need to succeed. Join this Leadership Bootcamp and discover the secrets to getting ahead in today's competitive job market. With 4 expert-led sessions, you'll learn how to adopt a manager's mindset, give and receive critical feedback, set and achieve goals, and get insider tips from a seasoned CTO. Don't settle for mediocrity - take charge of your career today.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Leadership Bootcamp Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. I'm a certified ICF PCC coach, and I specialize in helping executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers develop leadership skills, enhance emotional intelligence, achieve work-life balance, increase productivity, and build resilience.
Navigating Through Change: Leading Engineering Teams Through Times of Uncertainty
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering directors and CTOs/VPs of engineering who are responsible for leading teams through times of change and uncertainty. I will provide practical strategies for managing change and adapting to new situations and tips for effectively communicating with and motivating teams during these challenging times.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and a background in engineering leadership, I have firsthand experience navigating through periods of uncertainty and leading teams through times of change. I have developed effective strategies for leading teams through change, including effective communication, collaboration, and a focus on results, that have helped me successfully navigate through challenging times in the past. I'm excited to introduce you to the strategies and tools for understanding and leading through times of uncertainty.
EQ: The Missing Link for Tech Leaders
Ex CTO/COO/SVP at Life360, Patreon, Salesforce, Yahoo
Are you a technical leader who wants to take your leadership skills to the next level? Do you struggle with managing your emotions, building relationships, and leading teams effectively? This workshop is designed to help you harness the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) and become a more impactful leader. In just three sessions, you'll learn how to increase your self-awareness, regulate your emotions, build social intelligence, and master the art of relationship management. Join this circle and gain the edge you need to succeed in today's fast-paced, ever-changing business world.
With over 25+ years of Executive experience at companies like Salesforce, Yahoo, Patreon, and Life360, leading, mentoring, and managing teams, I'm uniquely positioned to help participants of this Circle develop the skills they need to become effective leaders. I was fortunate to be a part of 8 Series B/C Startups and six successful exits worth $1.5B. As a Professional Certified Coach, I have a proven track record of coaching executives, senior leaders, and high-potential managers. Through this Circle, I am excited to introduce the fundamentals of emotional intelligence and provide participants with the tools and resources to build their leadership skills and enhance their emotional intelligence.
Shifting org culture: Engineering for Delight
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how Engineering Leaders can foster an organizational culture that will lead to increased ability to build software that connects effectively with customers. Through four online sessions, participants will discuss concepts designed to shift engineering culture away from simply implementation and towards holistic quality. The mentor, who has a history in video game development as well as "big tech", will be available for live office hours to answer questions and help participants work through their challenges.
With over two decades of experience shipping video games and five years working in big tech, I have a hopefully unique perspective to share with participants in my Circle on Engineering for Delight. I'm passionate about delivering delightful products that connect with customers and find building and understanding company cultures fascinating. I'm excited to share my experiences and knowledge so that participants can take away the tools necessary to make positive changes in their own organizations.
Establishing a Remote First Culture for Eng Managers
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is to help Eng Managers with little experience managing remote first teams. I will introduce the participants to best practices, tools and processes to ensure successful team collaboration and results. We will cover topics such as recruitment assessment, onboarding, managing change, autonomy, accountability and communication.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Be the Engineering Manager You Want To Be
Technical Advisor at The Browser Company, ex-Senior Staff at Slack/Architect at Salesforce, ex-founder
Are you that extremely senior engineer who stepped into managing a team of engineers? That was me, 10 years ago. Since then, I’ve also been a CTO and swung back into being a individual contributor. I’ve seen every side and understand what you are facing. I’m here to help first-time managers succeed.
I will introduce you to the basics of management and provide you with a runbook to help you define your management philosophy. I have successfully mentored dozens of first-time managers at Plato, Slack, and beyond and am excited to help you become the best version of yourself without burning out.
Leading and Working Successfully in Complex Environments
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
This Circle introduces Engineering Executives (VPs, CTOs, and Directors) leading large organizations (100-2000 people) to the principles of successful project and product development, deployment, and maintenance in highly complex environments. Explore perspectives, evaluate polarities, and build trust through deep listening and care to create a successful and productive work environment.
I have been leading large teams in the pursuit of large, complex, cutting-edge technology projects for many years. I am passionate about helping others to understand how to work and collaborate successfully in highly complex environments, and how to deliver successful projects and products. I am excited to mentor participants in this Circle to help them become more successful in their own work.
Building Diverse and Inclusive Teams
CTO at Trusted Health
In this Circle, I will introduce participants to the strategies and tactics for building diverse and inclusive teams. I have experience building small and large inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle. I'm excited to help VPs and Executives with more than 50 engineers under them create teams that foster inclusion and celebrate diversity.
I have experience building small and large diverse and inclusive teams, was a DEI executive sponsor and responsible for the company DEI strategy. My passion for building inclusive teams and hiring diverse talent makes me the perfect mentor for this Circle.
Decision Making: Building vs Buying Software
CTO at Trusted Health
This Circle will explore the various dimensions of making a decision on building or buying software for Eng Directors/VPs/CTOs with experience of managing managers and leaders along with driving technology strategy and decision making. Led by someone with experience working across large and small companies and making several software build and buy decisions and successful company M&A integrations, participants will gain a better understanding of the landscape in making such decisions.
I have worked across large and small companies and was a decision maker for several software build and buy decisions. I have led many successful company M&A integrations, so I understand the many dimensions to building vs buying, including budget, technology strategy, product vision, people on the team, mindset etc. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants better understand the landscape of making such decisions.
The Tech Site Manager role in international tech companies
Engineering Director at Aircall
In this Circle, I will introduce Engineering Directors and Executives (VPs / CTOs) to the concept of Tech Site Managers and how they can leverage this role to create opportunities in countries with a high concentration of engineers, specially when they are integrated in different international teams. We will cover topics such as distributed teams; being a point of reference for the regional tech employees; promoting bonding, engagement and collaboration; organising tech events and implementing cross mentoring. This is what your teams need to go to a new level, so don't miss the opportunity to learn how to put this role in place!
I have been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain and , and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I am the Spanish Tech Site Manager at Aircall and I have promoted the creation of this role in 2 more countries and also a Remote Tech Site Manager for the rest of our tech employees. I am excited to share my experience and help others to create similar opportunities for their teams!
Building International and High-Performing Engineering Teams
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle will cover everything you need to know about building and managing an international engineering team - including hiring and onboarding, creating autonomous teams, managing projects and processes effectively and re-organising teams to adjust to the company growth. Participants will also learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of working with teams across different cultures and time zones, and strategies for communicating and collaborating effectively in a global context. Join us and learn from my real-world experiences!
I've been building and managing international teams since 2012, including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). I was hired at Aircall to build a new Tech Hub in Spain, and now we are more than 60 people in the Spanish tech team, integrated in international teams. I've introduced Agile processes and new support tools in a very traditional company of the payment market, improving performance and productivity; I've also worked in various team re-organisations to adapt to the company growth. I'm excited to share my experiences and help participants build and manage international and high-performing engineering teams.
Introducing and Managing Engineering-Adjacent Functions
VP of Engineering at Kiddom, Inc.
In this Circle, I'll provide guidance to engineering execs (VPs/CTOs) on how to introduce, hire and manage engineering-adjacent functions in their organizations, particularly those outside your own immediate background or experience. The Circle will cover topics such as how to identify the need for these functions, set headcount and expectations, hiring strategies, and gradually integrating that function within your team. Participants may also find these tactics useful for inheriting teams and functions as well.
I'm an experienced engineering exec. with over 10 years of working with and managing engineering-adjacent functions. I have successfully introduced and/or hired TPMs, QA engineers, security engineers, and data scientists, while managing teams of designers and product managers across various companies.
Streamlining the Engineering Leadership Hiring Process
Senior Director Engineering & Site Lead at Box
This Circle will discuss the necessary steps to create a streamlined process for hiring engineering leaders. We'll go over the key components of successful hiring that can be adapted to any organization, as well as strategies to measure progress throughout the process. Participants will gain insight into how to assess, select and onboard engineering leadership roles.
Ciao I am Matteo, I take care of the Engineering Amsterdam Site for Box.com. I started my journey in tech as a Software Engineer, then I moved to Product Quality and eventually found my place in Tech Leadership roles. I have conceptualized and scaled the hiring process for Engineering Managers and Senior Engineering Managers in various companies. My experience will allow you to retrospect on your hiring process for engineering leadership roles. I am excited to introduce participants to the process of streamlining engineering leadership hiring and help them create a successful hiring strategy.
Establish a Learning Culture in Your Team
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is designed to help Eng Managers create a learning culture in their teams. We will focus on root cause analysis without a blaming atmosphere and discuss guidelines. The Circle is tailored to hands-on Technical leaders who seek excellence and want to increase the quality of their results continuously.
We have established root cause analysis as part of our development and operations process for over 8 years. This process has been expanded to the rest of the organisation as part of our learning culture. Every incident is now being followed by a root cause analysis without blame. With a focus on the learning process and clear guidelines, we can align on the root cause and the needed improvement forward.
Building your career path as a Woman in Tech
Engineering Director at Aircall
This Circle is designed for women in tech companies who want to progress in the management career path. It will provide you with insights and strategies to help you succeed in the tech industry. You will learn how to navigate the challenges that come with being a woman in the tech world, and how to use your skills and experiences to create the career path of your dreams. This Circle will introduce you to the tools and techniques to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in the tech industry.
With 20 years of experience in the tech market, I have worked my way up from software developer to team lead, director, and head of engineering. I have been building and managing international teams since 2012 including areas such as Product Development, QA and Support in companies from different markets (Payment Devices and SaaS). With all this experience, I am excited to teach this Circle, and help guide other women through their career paths in the tech industry.
Technical Foundations for Early Stage Startups
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
Learn the best practices and apply them in your day to day work at your early stage startup. In this Circle, I'll share my hard-earned lessons from building and maintaining software for startups used on a daily basis by thousands of technical entrepreneurs. We'll cover Building successful products, Maintaining Reliable Software, and Engineering Values, Team & Culture.
I have extensive experience in software engineering in early-stage startups. My background and knowledge of the industry can help you achieve success and grow your career. I'm excited to share the lessons I've learned and help you become a better mentor, engineer and leader.
Organizational Design and Culture: For Disruptive Innovation
Sr Technical Director, Game Studio at Netflix
This Circle will explore how organizational design and culture affects the ability to innovate. Drawing liberally from the seminal book Innovator's Dilemma, participants will gain insight into the problems of seeking disruptive innovation in mature existing companies and organizations. This Circle is suitable for Eng and other leaders seeking to host disruptive innovation in established companies.
My career has included many attempts at projects that involve some form of attempted innovation, from startups to established corporations. Whether it be a new game design, or innovation plays at large tech companies such as VR/"Metaverse" work at Facebook, or introducing games to the Netflix membership offering, and have thought a lot about connecting the themes in the book to practical day to day work.
Building Women In Tech Programs in Engineering Organizations
Director of Developer Productivity at Procore Technologies
This Circle is designed to help Engineering Leaders and change agents create thriving Women In Tech programs within their organizations. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, the mentor can offer perspective on most situations so that engineers can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of building a successful Women In Tech program and gain actionable insights to apply in their own organization. No prior knowledge is required.
I successfully built the Women in Tech program at Procore Technologies and can speak from experience. My two adult daughters are software engineers, so I truly believe tech is a great field for women. With 35 years of experience in the tech workplace, I can offer perspective on most situations so that others can make informed decisions and take the right course of action. I am excited to mentor this Circle and help participants build successful Women In Tech programs in their organizations.
Security & Privacy for Startups
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is a great way to jumpstart your security and privacy strategy. Through a series of sessions, I will introduce participants to the fundamentals of security and privacy, to help them safeguard their business. Requirements: Junior CTOs and VP Eng in startups without security function or clear security strategy.
I have been working in security and privacy for the past ~10 years, and it is core to Dashlane's business. I'm excited to share my knowledge with this Circle's participants and help them build a secure and privacy-first business.
From Mission to Strategy, going over OKRs and Roadmap
Director of Engineering at Upwork
In this Circle, I will help participants define their organizations' mission, vision, and strategies. Through a series of sessions, I will cover topics such as strategy execution, OKRs, Roadmaps to improve focus, how to motivate team members, and how to align stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights and learn practical skills to apply in their organizations.
With years of experience in Engineering Management, I learned different techniques around strategy execution and principles of improving focus, motivation and purpose in an organization. I have seen firsthand how important it is to have a clear direction, to focus on the priorities, and to build a meaningful purpose for the team. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Increase effectiveness of Remote Teams
Head of Remote, People and Operations (COO) at Publitas.com
This Circle is for Eng Managers struggling with their remote teams' effectiveness. I will introduce strategies and techniques to equip you better to manage your remote teams. We will look at ways to increase engagement, ownership and positivity in the atmosphere. This Circle is perfect for Eng Managers who are navigating the challenges of remote teams and desire to achieve better results more effectively.
We started transitioning the company from the office to remote in 2014 and have been operating fully remote since 2016. Currently, more than 100 team members and growing (35 nationalities spread across 23 countries). I'm excited to mentor this Circle as I believe we can all benefit from learning more about managing remote teams.
Navigating Technology Responsibility in Private Equity Ownership
Ex-CTO, CPO, VP of Engineering at Previously at Lexipol, Ribbon, Mutualink, Lucent, AT&T
This Circle will provide participants with an understanding of the unique experience of navigating technology responsibility within a Private Equity ownership structure. As a CTO who has worked under two different PE firms - one resulting in a successful exit and the other in investment mode - I can provide valuable insights on how to navigate the complexities of this environment. Join this Circle to learn how to prepare for a successful exit or investment.
I have extensive experience in technology leadership, having worked in publicly held, privately held, angel funded, VC funded and even REIT funded companies at the executive level. My two experiences with PE firms were quite different and I'm excited to share my insights with the participants on how to successfully navigate technology responsibility in a PE environment.
Engineering Empathy: Becoming a more effective leader
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle will introduce Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) to a deeper and more meaningful level of connecting with unfamiliar people. We'll explore empathy and motivation while helping participants to better understand the needs of others and create healthier and more efficient organizational cultures. No prior experience required.
I'm an experienced mentor with 5 years of experience. I also invested 15 years of self-work in gestalt humanist therapy. I've seen how understanding another person's motivations and goals can lead to better communication and organizational efficiency. I'm excited to share my knowledge and help Eng Execs develop meaningful connections with unfamiliar people.
Build the Right Team Structure for Your Engineering Challenges
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
In this Circle, I will help engineering directors and managers with teams bigger than 20 to identify, build and maintain the right team topology. As someone who built a team from 15 to 120 engineers, I know all the challenges and changes that come with it. From building teams and groups based on domains, to managing personal and technical aspects, I will help you find the best team structure for your engineering challenges.
I am an experienced engineering manager with a career spanning more than a decade. I have built and managed teams of up to 120 engineers, and I have experience in identifying and building the right team topology for a variety of engineering challenges. I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with participants and help them find the best team structure for their engineering challenges!
Enhance Leadership & Management with Coaching Skills
Executive Coach & Consultant | Senior Engineering Leader at Avi Coaching & Consulting | ex-Google | ex-VMware
Learn how to use coaching skills such as active listening to help your team succeed. This Circle is designed for engineering leaders such as VPs, CTOs, directors, and managers. As an experienced engineering leader and certified coach, I am excited to introduce you to new ways of developing leadership and management capabilities.
I have over three decades of engineering leadership experience and I am a certified coach. My first hand experience has taught me the importance of using coaching skills to support people in their work, which directly contributes to the success of the project or product they are working on. I am confident that this Circle will equip you with the coaching skills to help enhance your leadership and management capabilities.
How to Downsize Your Company and Excel Your Performance
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle will help Eng Directors understand how to downsize their companies to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. We will look at the process of downsizing, the benefits of it, and the potential risks of it. The goal is to come out of the Circle with strategies on how to successfully downsize your company for maximum performance.
I have had my fare share of downsizing with the economy changes, through that experience I have built a process on how to downsize the company to the right size from budget constraints on the one hand and challenges on the other. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help Eng Directors understand how to balance these constraints and maximize their performance.
Develop an Engineering Learning Culture
CTO at Dashlane
This Circle is for technical leaders interested in raising the bar on learning and knowledge. I will provide concrete practices and ideas to help develop a culture of learning, in addition to some theoretical knowledge. I will also share what has worked and what hasn't for me and others.
As a long-time technical leader, I have experience in developing a culture of learning within my engineering teams. I have seen the positive impact of this first-hand, and am excited to share my knowledge and experience with participants in this Circle.
Navigating RIFs, Layoffs, and Everything In Between
CTO at Weedmaps
In this Circle, I will guide executives (VPs and CTOs) who have never been through all the challenges they may face while navigating an industry-wide winter. We will discuss the best options for retention when it comes to layoffs, and how to handle the deep challenges mentally and emotionally as a leader during this time. Join me and learn how to navigate these difficult and uncertain times.
As a CTO, I have navigated multiple market fluctuations in companies of different sizes (public, startup, etc). I'm excited to mentor participants on this journey and introduce them to the strategies to lead during tough times.
Leadership Development for Eng Managers
VP of Engineering at TrueML
This Circle is designed for engineering managers with high potential but less leadership experience. I will help them leverage their outside of work experiences to become better leaders. Through this Circle, participants will identify their hidden talents in order to become effective leaders. No prior experience required.
With 12 years of experience as a sailing instructor, I have been able to translate the skills and principles of teaching sailing into engineering leadership. I'm excited to introduce this circle and help engineering managers become better leaders.
Become an Effective Leader and Executive
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle is designed to help Eng Execs (VPs / CTOs) become effective leaders and executives that other senior leaders look to as a business partner nor as the tech guy/gal. I will guide participants through important regimes of prioritization and deprioritization, how to create clarity and purpose, and how to focus on the value and impact of the business. By the end, participants will know the levers to become a leader who moves the needle for the business.
I have years of experience as startup leader, transformational mid size company leader and eventually large company senior executive. I have focused on the intersection of strategy and execution to bring about impactful changes and move the needle for our company, shareholders and clients repeatedly
Transitioning From Tech Leader to Business Leader
SVP Data Cloud Acceleration at Zeta Global
This Circle will guide Engineers, Managers and Directors in transitioning from a pure technical management role to a successful business leader. We will focus on understanding what you get paid for, why you should change direction, what to focus on, and how to effectively communicate and tell a story. Join me on this journey to success!
I have been working in the tech industry for over 15 years and have been helping to mentor and guide people through the transition from a tech leader to a successful business leader. I understand the challenges and nuances that come with the transition and am eager to share my knowledge and experiences with you. I'm excited to introduce you to the tools and strategies that have helped me make that transition myself.
Validate Product & Reduce Time to Product Market Fit
Founder, CEO, ex-CTO at Reactive Lions
This Circle is designed for early-stage founders who want to quickly validate their products and reduce time-to-market. Through a series of mentor-led sessions, participants will be introduced to the process, the tools and the strategies to quickly validate products and get them ready for the market. This Circle is led by Eugene Hauptmann, a technical founder who took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times.
• took startups from 0 to 1 dozen of times • failed in trying hundreds of times and learnt from it • https://twitter.com/eugenehp/status/1625913559640072193?s=20
Balancing Product & Engineering Roadmap for Eng Managers
Director of Engineering at Mark43
This Circle is designed for Engineering Managers leading a team of ICs. Through this Circle, I will introduce effective techniques on how to prioritize and execute on a set roadmap, manage interrupts and produce a unified product + tech roadmap.
I have 10+ years of experience in Product & Engineering Management, including developing and delivering roadmaps, managing resources and leading product development. I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience to help participants develop the skills and knowledge to effectively balance product & engineering roadmap.
Modern System Design for Engineering Managers
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This Circle provides an introduction to system design for engineering managers without a strong knowledge in the field. It covers software architecture fundamentals, storage and databases, memory, encryption, reliability, authentication and authorization, availability and cloud architecture. This Circle will provide participants with the knowledge to design and deploy reliable systems for modern applications.
Distributed systems are the standard to deploy applications and services. Mobile and cloud computing combined with expanded Internet access make system design a core skill for the modern developer. With my years of experience in system design, I am excited to introduce this Circle and show how to build reliable modern system designs.
Tech Manager Bootcamp: Practical Tools for Real-World Leaders
Technical Founder, CTO at Napice
This exclusive program is tailored for tech leaders and those looking to become tech managers. We will introduce participants to the fundamentals of leadership and self-awareness, as well as the requirements for executing and practicing strategies. We will also cover the specifics of managing people, time, products, operations, and quality. Join us and become the leader you always wanted to be!
I have been a tech manager for over a decade and have developed a successful track record of delivering results and leading high-performing teams. I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with the participants of the Tech Manager Bootcamp. Through our sessions, I will provide practical tools to help equip them with the skills and confidence to become real-world leaders.
Tackling Tech Debt: How to make the right call
Prod/Eng Leader currently Director of Engineering at BlaBlaCar
Engineering Execs and directors are often faced with the challenging decision of whether to prioritize tech debt or not. I've helped manage tech debt in different organizations, from b2b and b2c, to orgs with different levels of debt. Join me in this Circle, and I'll guide you through the choices and help you make the best decision for your organization.
From deep to minimal debt,I'm confident I can provide meaningful insights and strategies -- the hardest choices to make involve stopping product investment, so that is where I'd like to spend time with you all. I'm excited to introduce this Circle and help participants gain a better understanding of this complex topic!
Acquisition Due-diligence & Decision Process for Eng Directors
SVP of R&D at Bizzabo
This Circle is for Engineering leaders that are in an acquisition phase. In 2021 I was leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. This Circle will introduce participants to techniques and tools to improve their due-diligence & decision process when acquiring companies. We will discuss the risks, opportunities and best practices to ensure a smooth acquisition process.
I have been involved in several acquisitions in 2021, leading and orchestrating the Engineering side of evaluating, implementing and merging 4 companies. I'm particularly passionate about the topics around mergers and acquisitions and am excited to share my experience and expertise with this Circle and help participants to improve their acquisition processes.
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Efficient Team & Org Design for Eng Directors
CTO at Reddit
Learn how to create and scale up efficient teams and orgs, from 10 to nearly a thousand. I'll be outlining some of the patterns that work, some that don't work, and how to detect when Column A trends towards Columb B. Led by an experienced mentor with 5 VPs and 30-ish directors.
I've scaled teams up from 10 to nearly a thousand, and currently have 5 VPs and 30-ish directors. I've seen lots of working org shapes, even more completely broken org shapes, and opinions on how to detect what's broken. I'm excited to introduce efficient team and org design to Eng Directors from mid-sized companies and VPs from small growing companies (total orgs in the 100 range).
Integrating the Architectural Roadmap into The Plan
CTO at Reddit
In this Circle, we will explore the strategies for integrating the architectural roadmap into The Plan. We will investigate when it is appropriate to have a 'council of elders' and how to bridge the gap between management processes and architecture. Participants will get the tools and insights to improve the scalability and effectiveness of their organizations.
I have a lot of a staff engineers and Principals (with a total team size approaching 1,000), with experience working in mid-to-large sized companies. I understand the challenges that come with scaling up an organization and the need for consistent cross-team architecture. I am passionate about helping Architects to find the best strategies for integrating their architectural roadmap into the broader engineering roadmap. I am excited to mentor this Circle and provide the tools and insights to improve their organization's scalability and effectiveness.
Managing Up: Get Recognition for Being an Effective Team
VP of Engineering. Coach. Advisor. at Former VPE at Prisma, BlaBlaCar, Chef
This circle will focus on managing up for Engineering Managers. We'll discuss what it means, why it matters, and specific techniques to help you increase your value to your VP or Director and help your team be recognized for their work.
While advice on working with your team (e.g. 1:1s, planning, facilitating) is common, specifics on how to communicate your team's accomplishments, risks, and failures -- "managing up" -- are more rare. This circle aims to fill that gap.
As senior engineering leader in three different companies, I've managed, hired, fired, and grown engineering managers and can share my experience of what's worked and what hasn't.
Leading & Influencing without Burning out
VP of Engineering at CareMessage
As a VP or CTO, you are likely to be expected to wear many hats and take on a lot of responsibility. Join this Circle to learn how to stay passionate about engineering and avoid burnout. Having mentored and learned from many other leaders, Jeremy will lead this Circle in discuss strategies and tactics for managing the demands of leadership that often spill out of our core competencies, while still staying inspired and motivated.
I'm a VP of Engineering with a passion for helping others succeed. I have experience leading engineering teams in both good and bad times and know what it takes to stay inspired and motivated. I'm excited to share my knowledge and help others regain control of their passion and destiny at work.
Making the Transition from Engineering Manager to Director
Executive Coach at LBG Consulting Service Ltd
This Circle is designed for engineering managers looking to move up to a director-level role. I will provide insights on what it takes to successfully make this transition, including how to develop a strategic mindset, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and manage the day-to-day responsibilities of a director.