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Episode Synopsis
About Klaas
CEOs turn to Klaas when they need an unbiased peer who uniquely understands the lonely burden of leadership and the complexity of a today’s technology driven business. He brings a unique blend of expertise gained from engineering, corporate finance, and executive leadership roles.
Klaas is usually called on to map out a clear path forward when there are no easy decisions. He has set strategies for scaling teams during 10x growth as well as downsizing when needed. Klaas has led companies through both buy and sell sides of M&A, in startups and public companies. He brings accountability in leadership teams through data-driven clarity.
Above all Klaas is a versatile advisor, toggling between strategy and execution. CEOs rely on Klaas when ambiguity looms, leveraging his rational approach and proven frameworks. During his free time Klaas relaxes with online racing and strategy games. Sundays are for NFL.
Today We Talked About
Klaas’s background
Agile and Scrum
CTO leadership
Keeping the lights on (BAU)
How Technology drives the business forward
Trends in Technology
Is there a Fax Machine??
What is the role of the CEO?
Digital Transformation
Culture
People come in to do a good job… have faith and trust in people
How do you make their life better?
Develop people
Output is valuable
Career perspective
Your Job of CTO
Learn to talk to other leaders
Football?
Connect with Klaas
LinkedIn
Website
Leave me a tip $
Click here to Donate to the show
I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word. Thanks again!
CEOs turn to Klaas when they need an unbiased peer who uniquely understands the lonely burden of leadership and the complexity of a today’s technology driven business. He brings a unique blend of expertise gained from engineering, corporate finance, and executive leadership roles.
Klaas is usually called on to map out a clear path forward when there are no easy decisions. He has set strategies for scaling teams during 10x growth as well as downsizing when needed. Klaas has led companies through both buy and sell sides of M&A, in startups and public companies. He brings accountability in leadership teams through data-driven clarity.
Above all Klaas is a versatile advisor, toggling between strategy and execution. CEOs rely on Klaas when ambiguity looms, leveraging his rational approach and proven frameworks. During his free time Klaas relaxes with online racing and strategy games. Sundays are for NFL.
Today We Talked About
Klaas’s background
Agile and Scrum
CTO leadership
Keeping the lights on (BAU)
How Technology drives the business forward
Trends in Technology
Is there a Fax Machine??
What is the role of the CEO?
Digital Transformation
Culture
People come in to do a good job… have faith and trust in people
How do you make their life better?
Develop people
Output is valuable
Career perspective
Your Job of CTO
Learn to talk to other leaders
Football?
Connect with Klaas
Website
Leave me a tip $
Click here to Donate to the show
I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word. Thanks again!
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