Team Amplifier

The host interviews David Yu Chen, a non-binary, neurodivergent fractional CTO with 15 years at Google and experience in applied AI, about fostering "radical flow" on teams to promote human flourishing. Chen defines flow as the state where skills and challenge align, citing video games, athletics, and software development, and argues managers can achieve both caring for people and getting work don...

In this episode, we interview Charles Zivko , a seasoned tech leader with over 25 years of experience. Currently a fractional CTO with a successful background as a technical co-founder, Charles shares his expertise on setting clear priorities for teams to enhance productivity and morale. The discussion covers the importance of defining success metrics, how to navigate potential pitfalls, and the i...

In this episode, the host speaks with Garrett Vargas, a tech and startup executive, currently a fractional CTO and skincare franchise owner. They explore the concept of 'staying out of the details' and its benefits for building flourishing teams. Garrett shares his extensive experience from Microsoft and Expedia, his journey into the startup world, and insights on business strategy from the book '...