In this episode of "The Disruptive Leader," Ranya sits down with Izzy, a globally seasoned entrepreneur and software engineer, to discuss his unique journey across the tech world and his recent ADHD and autism diagnosis at age 52.
Key topics covered:
- Izzy's global work experience spans multiple continents and cultures
- The transition from software engineering to entrepreneurship
- Managing a distributed team across three continents and 11 time zones
- Transforming businesses with customer-centric CRM solutions
- Izzy's late-in-life neurodiversity diagnosis and its impact on his career
- The challenges and advantages of being a neurodivergent leader
- The future of remote work and distributed teams
- The importance of AI tools in modern business efficiency
- Self-awareness and personal growth in entrepreneurship
Notable quotes:
- "CRM is not a technology. It's not a platform. I see CRM as a business process."
- "Finding out [about being neurodivergent] was more like finding a missing piece in a puzzle."
- "Your business can only grow as much as you. So if you stop growing, your business won't grow."
Izzy shares valuable insights on adapting to different cultural approaches to problem-solving, the benefits and challenges of managing a global team, and how his neurodivergent perspective has shaped his entrepreneurial journey. He also advises maintaining self-awareness and the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the ever-changing business landscape.
This episode provides a unique perspective on global entrepreneurship, neurodiversity in leadership, and the future of work in the tech industry.
