In this episode of The Disruptive Leader, Ranya interviews Benoit Chabord, a multicultural programming language lead developer and solution architect based in Spain.
Benoit shares his journey from a French startup to becoming a global tech nomad, offering insights into the evolving world of software development, data engineering, and the future of AI in business.
Episode Highlights:
- Benoit's early career in France, including his transition from video game development to data-focused roles
- The decision to move to New Zealand and the unexpected path to entrepreneurship
- Experiences in scaling a development team and creating a unique company culture
- The challenges and opportunities of transitioning from startup to corporate environments
- Insights into managing large-scale data projects and the importance of staying current in tech
- The move to Spain and adapting to a new culture while maintaining a global work perspective
- Thoughts on the future of AI in business and its potential impact on various industries
- Leadership advice for managing developer teams and creating safe spaces for growth
Key Takeaways:
- Embrace cultural experiences to become a better developer and person
- The importance of continuous learning and adapting to new technologies
- Balancing technical skills with leadership and entrepreneurship
- The potential of AI to revolutionize business processes across industries
- Creating a positive team culture that encourages open communication and growth
Memorable Quotes:
- "I feel like this new kind of AI era is a bit like the .com boom at the end of the nineties." - Benoit Chabord.
- "If you don't embrace AI in the next five years, I think those companies will fall behind." - Benoit Chabord.
- "As a leader, you should probably do two to four one-on-ones a week with random people from your organizations at any level." - Benoit Chabord.
About Benoit Chabord:
Benoit Chabord is a seasoned tech professional with experience in video game development, data engineering, and AI. His journey has taken him from France to New Zealand and now Spain, where he continues to work on cutting-edge projects while embracing the digital nomad lifestyle.
Connect with Benoit Chabord on LinkedIn and GitHub.
