Sep 16 2024 50 mins
In this insightful episode, Newton is joined by Vladimir Baranov, an Executive Coach for Founders and Technical Leaders, to explore the growing importance of soft skills in the tech industry.
Together, they dive into the critical role that communication, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence play in building a successful career in tech today.
They discuss the widening soft skills gap within the tech space, the communication challenges faced by engineers and IT managers, and how these issues can limit personal growth and career advancement. They also offer practical strategies for upskilling, improving social skills, and overcoming career stagnation.
Tune in to learn how mastering soft skills can lead to promotions, leadership opportunities, and a more fulfilling career in the tech industry.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Vladimir is an Executive Coach for Founders and Technical Leaders. He coached and mentored at various U.S. and U.K. incubators and accelerators, with a primary focus on launching, developing, and sustaining startups. Vladimir champions innovation, particularly in transforming ideas into tangible businesses (zero-to-one approach). He also focuses on integration of frequently misaligned perspectives of business and technical challenges.
He's a serial entrepreneur, having founded three companies with successful exits in fintech and spacetech, demonstrating proficiency in scaling businesses through various funding stages. His entrepreneurial journey, encompassing roles such as Founder, CTO, COO, and CISO, lends him a comprehensive perspective on creating optimal data and technology services.
Vladimir holds MBAs from Columbia and London Business Schools and dual degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from Stony Brook University, where his studies spanned software development and robotics. He is passionate about enhancing communication strategies, studies organizational and social behavior, and is an avid reader."