How Peopled’s CTO Builds Technology That Actually Makes Life Better

Описание: Not every new technology is worth chasing — and Peopled’s CTO knows it better than most.

In this episode, we dive into the mindset behind building tech with purpose — not for novelty, but for impact. Drawing on years of experience as a CTO and entrepreneur, our guest explains why the key to innovation lies in solving the right problems and aligning every piece of technology to serve real human needs.

Discover how Peopled’s disciplined approach — one that starts with empathy and ends with measurable outcomes — is reshaping how technology supports financial wellness and employee engagement.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Introducing Peopled’s CTO and his background
00:23 – The danger of “tech for tech’s sake”
00:57 – Why every project must start with the right problem
01:18 – Matching technology to people, not the other way around
01:42 – The garlic metaphor: don’t overuse a favorite tool
02:04 – “Make the car go faster”: the test for meaningful innovation
02:20 – The research lens: solving for access, participation, and engagement
02:39 – Lessons from early startups like Uninstaller
03:01 – Why problem-solving clarity defines lasting innovation

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