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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin interviews Haeden Kolb, a young entrepreneur and the largest family-owned franchisee of Taco Bell. They discuss Hayden's journey from a self-taught web developer to a CIO, the challenges of managing technology in a franchise environment, and the innovative projects he's working on in the pharmacy sector. Hayden shares valuable lessons on people management and offers advice for young tech leaders looking to advance their careers.
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