PinnedSebastian GalonskaHow To Build Great Software with Average EngineersIn 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, 2023Dec 7, 2023
Sebastian GalonskaThe 4:00 AM Club — Where Existential Crises PartyAh, 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 15Mar 15
Sebastian GalonskaWe Hired The Wrong C-Level ExecutiveAs our team approached the significant milestone of expanding beyond 100 employees, we encountered a pivotal challenge that tested the very…Feb 26Feb 26
Sebastian GalonskaFriendly Takeover — How to Become a ManagerIn the intricate dance of career progression, becoming a manager is akin to a friendly takeover, executed with grace, strategy, and a deep…Feb 12Feb 12
Sebastian GalonskaOKRs Are A MinefieldIn my latest startup, we ventured into the stormy waters of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) with a blend of optimism and strategic…Jan 29Jan 29
Sebastian GalonskaHow to Become a Nomad CTOImagine 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 20Jan 20
Sebastian GalonskaThe Project Manager Is Not Your BossOnce 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 14Jan 14
Sebastian GalonskaDear CEO, Never Hire Two Tech Executives At OnceAs the CEO of a burgeoning startup, you face a myriad of decisions that can profoundly affect the future of your enterprise. One such…Jan 71Jan 71
Sebastian GalonskaGaining Full Ownership As A CTO Means Not Becoming OneIn the realm of technological innovation and leadership, the title of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is often regarded as the pinnacle of…Dec 31, 2023Dec 31, 2023
Sebastian GalonskaStop Being The Smartest Person In The RoomAs a CTO, I’ve often found myself as the spearhead, the guiding force behind innovative solutions like our ETL architecture. My deep…Dec 24, 2023Dec 24, 2023