The Technical Founder's Path: Code, Leadership, and Balance

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In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Trisha Ballakur about transitioning from coder to startup CEO, balancing technical leadership with business development, and avoiding burnout on the journey.

Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3NGjHOX

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