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How To Build Great Software with Average Engineers

In today’s tech world, not every company can emulate giants like Google, Facebook, or Twitter. As a startup founder myself, I’ve faced the…

Dec 7, 2023

How To Build Great Software with Average Engineers

Dec 7, 2023

Sebastian Galonska

The 4:00 AM Club — Where Existential Crises Party

Ah, the “5 AM Club” — that magical hour when the world’s self-proclaimed high achievers leap out of bed, ready to conquer their to-do…

Mar 15

The 4:00 AM Club — Where Existential Crises Party

Mar 15

Sebastian Galonska

We Hired The Wrong C-Level Executive

As our team approached the significant milestone of expanding beyond 100 employees, we encountered a pivotal challenge that tested the very…

Feb 26

We Hired The Wrong C-Level Executive

Feb 26

Sebastian Galonska

Friendly Takeover — How to Become a Manager

In the intricate dance of career progression, becoming a manager is akin to a friendly takeover, executed with grace, strategy, and a deep…

Feb 12

Friendly Takeover — How to Become a Manager

Feb 12

Sebastian Galonska

OKRs Are A Minefield

In my latest startup, we ventured into the stormy waters of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) with a blend of optimism and strategic…

Jan 29

OKRs Are A Minefield

Jan 29

Sebastian Galonska

How to Become a Nomad CTO

Imagine a life where your office could be anywhere, from a serene beach to a bustling city café. That’s the life I was dreaming of when I…

Jan 20

How to Become a Nomad CTO

Jan 20

Sebastian Galonska

The Project Manager Is Not Your Boss

Once upon a time, in the good old days of office work, we had a ritual called the standup meeting. It meant exactly what it said: we would…

Jan 14

The Project Manager Is Not Your Boss

Jan 14

Sebastian Galonska

Dear CEO, Never Hire Two Tech Executives At Once

As the CEO of a burgeoning startup, you face a myriad of decisions that can profoundly affect the future of your enterprise. One such…

Jan 7

Dear CEO, Never Hire Two Tech Executives At Once

Jan 7

Sebastian Galonska

Gaining Full Ownership As A CTO Means Not Becoming One

In the realm of technological innovation and leadership, the title of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is often regarded as the pinnacle of…

Dec 31, 2023

Gaining Full Ownership As A CTO Means Not Becoming One

Dec 31, 2023

Sebastian Galonska

Stop Being The Smartest Person In The Room

As a CTO, I’ve often found myself as the spearhead, the guiding force behind innovative solutions like our ETL architecture. My deep…

Dec 24, 2023

Stop Being The Smartest Person In The Room

Dec 24, 2023

Sebastian Galonska

Sebastian Galonska

CTO, Founder, Coach, Conference Speaker and digital slowomad. I love tech and put people first. Serving CTOs at https://cto.berlin.

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