Engineering in Tech and what you can do to stop burnout | Karan Gupta | Ctrl+Alt+Del w/ Lisa Duerre - a podcast by Lisa Duerre

Tech is filled with amazing people making a significant impact on the world. The question always remains: can you do great work in Tech and not burnout? The answer is yes!

In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Delete, Karan Gupta and Lisa Duerre #keepitreal talk about how to be awesome at your technical role, make an impact on work that matters, and not lose out on your life outside of work.

Topics include:

• Tips from an EVP of Technology – how tinkering and robotics created opportunities to lead and learn.


• The secrets to creating a culture and work environment where it is safe to be yourself.


• Being human at work and why it’s good to have a life you enjoy outside your career.


• How to attract and retain women in Tech.


• What your job description is doing to your pipeline of candidates.


• Why diversity on your team and in your company is good for business and leading a diverse group.


• Some inside scoop on what founders worry about and how it impacts their stress


• The impact of social expectations and norms as you carve out your place in the world


• The faulty code in thinking “I’ll be happy when.” Engineering in Tech and what you can do today to prevent burnout.


• Tech leader's tips and insights on what to stop and start doing to help your team thrived in today’s world.


• What skills are needed today if you are transitioning into a larger leadership role?


• Leadership vs. management and when each is important.


• What matters most right now.

About Karan Gupta: Karan Gupta is a growth-oriented executive. He’s been an instrumental part of 2 back-to-back IPOs, founded a multi-million dollar startup (acquired), and developed high-functioning distributed teams in the US, Canada, South America, Europe, and Asia.

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