Accelerating Returns
Accelerating Returns
Podcast Description
Accelerating Returns takes you into the minds of world-class executives, investors and innovators who are shaping the future of business and technology. Each episode reveals the hidden challenges, tactics, and learnings when scaling companies, managing investments, and building disrupting innovations. Not just stories but actionable insights.
Join us to learn how to stay ahead in a world that’s moving faster every day.
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Content Themes
The podcast primarily focuses on themes of leadership strategies, the role of technology in HR innovations, and techniques for building high-performing teams. Specific episodes cover topics such as navigating the talent war, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and the impact of AI on recruitment.
Accelerating Returns takes you into the minds of world-class executives, investors and innovators who are shaping the future of business and technology. Each episode reveals the hidden challenges, tactics, and learnings when scaling companies, managing investments, and building disrupting innovations. Not just stories but actionable insights.
Join us to learn how to stay ahead in a world that’s moving faster every day.
Diego Calligaro of ICEO Technologies interviews Mirco Patroncini, the Chief Technology Officer of Lastminute.com, a publicly traded company in the traveltech industry with over 1.400 employees. Mirco has also held leadership positions in several corporations, like the 1.2 billion dollar YOOX-Net-a-Porter.Mirco shares insights into his leadership philosophy, the importance of people in technology, the role of AI, and the challenges of transitioning to a CTO role. He discusses decision-making, fostering innovation, and the impact of AI on the travel industry. Mirco emphasizes the need for a balance between technology and human connection, addressing fears related to job displacement due to AI, and providing advice for future CTOs.
00:00 The Power of People in Leadership
03:59 Diverse Background Shaping Leadership
07:23 Transitioning to CTO: A Mindset Shift0
9:17 Decision-Making in Leadership
12:07 Daily Responsibilities of a CTO
14:41 Fostering a Culture of Innovation
19:23 Navigating Fears as a CTO
22:11 The Role of AI and Human Touch
23:34 The Human Touch in Customer Service
26:51 Emerging Trends in Travel Technology
27:05 The Impact of AI on Customer Experience
29:53 AI’s Role in Technology and Development
32:26 The Reality of AI in the Workforce
40:38 Advice for CTOs and Leadership
42:43 Reflections on Career Growth and Change
45:00 Concerns and Excitement for the Digital Future
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