The Journey to CTO and Building High Performing Teams | FinTech Focus TV with Ben Brown, CTO at Flock

Joining Toby on the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV is Ben Brown, CTO at Flock.

Ben shares his journey from Head of Engineering to a CTO role, highlighting the evolution of his career and the pivotal moments that shaped his path. He discusses the importance of emotional intelligence over just technical skills and how a great leader early in his career helped him understand the value of EQ in leadership roles.

In the conversation, Ben emphasises the critical importance of assembling high-performing teams by advocating for diversity, a balanced skill set, and the recruitment of individuals who are hungry, humble, and smart. 

He further delves into his leadership philosophy, underscoring the significance of being a cross-functional leader who places the overarching needs of the business above the technological aspects alone.

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