In this episode, host Kovid Batra is joined by Paul Lewis, a seasoned technology leader with over 30 years of experience. Paul has held prominent roles, including CTO at Hitachi Vantara, and currently serves as CTO at Pythian.

In addition to his professional roles, Paul actively contributes to academia as a board member of the Schulich School of Business. In today’s episode, Paul shares his insights on building tech teams from scratch, offering valuable perspectives from his vast experience in the technology sector.

💡 Highlights

a) Getting Candid

👨🏻‍💻 Paul’s introduction

🌈 Witnessing a spectrum of technology

b) Professional Journey

💼 Switching from IT to OT at Hitachi Vantara

🚀 Innovation & future tech at Pythian

c) Key Takeaways

💟 Establishing a collaborative team culture

✅ Hiring & talent acquisition strategy

💬 Processes & communication in growing teams

🤖 Aligning tech innovation with business requirements

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