Episode · Feb 26, 2025 · 35 min
Scaling Tech Teams: OKRs, Hiring Right & Avoiding Startup Pitfalls with Christof Roduner, Co-founder of Scandit
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What does it take to turn research into a thriving business? To build high-impact engineering teams?
In this episode, we speak with Christof Roduner, co-founder of Scandit, about the journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the pivotal moments that shaped their success.
- Transitioning from research to business and the impact of the iPhone on software commercialization.
- The importance of speed, execution, and early customer feedback.
- Building a strong team and aligning engineering with business goals using OKRs.
- Insights on hiring top talent and avoiding common mistakes.
- Promoting transparency in career growth and testing ideas quickly.
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