Episodes

In this enriching episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan is joined by guest Scott Anderson, an executive coach and the founder of DoubleDare. They delve into the crucial topic of burnout — how to recognize it, overcome it, prevent it, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Recognizing Burnout: Scott offers insight into the signs and symptoms of burnout, and how to acknowledge its presence. Overcoming Burnout: Learn strategies for coping wit...

On this insightful episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, host Avetis Antaplyan sits down with special guest Rex Kalamian, the Lead Assistant Coach for the Detroit Pistons. They deep dive into the traits that make a successful leader, how to navigate through adversity, the importance of mental toughness, and the art of team building. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Leadership: Rex shares his insights on effective leadership, drawing from his rich experience coaching in the NBA. Adversity: Li...

In the fourth episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan welcomes special guest Hayk Mamajanyan, an experienced merger and acquisition lawyer. They discuss the critical role that startup lawyers play in the tech industry and offer valuable advice on how to navigate this important professional relationship. Key Highlights: How to work with a start-up/merger & acquisition lawyer: Hayk Mamajanyan shares his insights into the best practices for working effectively with startup and mer...

In this riveting episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, hosts Avetis Antaplyan and Nickolas Natali discuss the emerging trends in tech recruiting, with a particular focus on the role of artificial intelligence (AI). They explore how AI is disrupting the tech recruiting landscape and share insights on its optimal usage and potential pitfalls. Key Highlights: How AI Is Disrupting Tech Recruiting: Avetis and Nickolas dive deep into the transformative impact of AI on tech recruiting. From automati...

In the second episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, hosts Avetis Antaplyan and Nickolas Natali delve into a topical issue impacting many tech companies: layoffs. They discuss the effects of layoffs on company culture and provide insights into why tech companies are laying off so many people. Key Highlights: How do layoffs affect company culture? The hosts explore the immediate and long-term impacts of layoffs on company culture, discussing everything from team morale to productivity. Why are...

In the first episode of the Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan and co-host Nickolas Natali discuss building a foundation for a successful tech business. They dive into Avetis's entrepreneurial journey to starting HIRECLOUT, one of the fastest-growing tech companies on the Inc. 5000 list. Key Highlights: Avetis's Entrepreneurial Journey to starting HIRECLOUT: Avetis shares his personal journey in the tech industry, from initial aspirations to the creation of HIRECLOUT, a highly successful...