In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico hosts Arnaud Lucas, a seasoned executive and current CTO at Wanderu. They discuss the persistent struggle of finding the right tech talent, emphasizing the importance of both technical expertise and cultural fit. Arnaud highlights the challenges posed by a fast-paced hiring market and the necessity of a robust interview process. The conversation then transitions to the balance between bureaucratic structures and the need for swift, large-scale changes in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world. Arnaud shares insights on empowering employees, democratizing data within companies, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and iteration. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of allowing employees to make mistakes and learn from them to drive innovation and growth.

00:00 Welcome to Throttle Up Leadership Podcast

00:07 Introduction to Arnaud Lucas

01:31 Challenges in Talent Acquisition

03:32 Navigating Tech Layoffs and Hiring

06:56 Balancing Bureaucracy and Innovation

13:35 Empowerment and Delegation

24:14 Democratization of Data

28:56 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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