Podcast – Episode 77:
Connecting People to the Digital World
Using technology to bridge the gap between nationsworld
Tech leaders are committed to solving problems that pester man on a daily basis while also focus on improving the livelihoods of people – but what about the ones that have no access to tech? To the internet? To the millions of gigabytes of content on the internet? Enter Andrew McCaughan, CTO at BuffaloGrid.
This techie is hell-bent on bridging the gap between developed and emerging economies, by working on a tech solution that will allow people to connect and gain access to the amazing world of the internet, or as he likes to put it “connecting the next billion”.
“As a leader, you’re on the peak, and while peaks can be a lonely place, they don’t necessarily are – there’s tons of people in similar positions like you, both in terms of title and conditions. Reach out, and you’ll find what you need.“
TC sat down with Andrew to learn more about his goals, his journey from techie to tech leader, and how he manages his teams and makes sure they feel they’re in the right place, doing the right thing.
Key takeaways from this podcast:
- How being straight with what you can and can’t do breeds trust and support
- Why it’s okay to ask for help, even as a leader
- Why leaders should sometimes see themselves as facilitators
TLDR: Straight to the point
(Quick Links)
We all live busy lives, and sometimes a long podcast is too much of a time-footprint for our busy schedules. So, to help you get to the bit you’re more interested in, use our table of contents below. Quick links to help you get straight to the point.
1. Connecting the next billion
2. The challenges for this undertaking
3. Andrew the leader
4. What has worked and hasn’t work when leading teams
5. His wish for the Tech Genie
5. His key takeaway and advice for tech leaders