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Accidental CTO, FinTech for good, being headhunted Renee Hunt: Part 1
FromGlowing in Tech
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, we are joined by Renee Hunt and she talks to us about accidentally becoming a CTO, using FinTech for good, moving to the UK from DC, and much more.
Renee Hunt discusses her approach to leadership and hiring, as well as her experiences being headhunted for CTO roles. She also touches on the differences in work culture and pay between the US and the UK. Hunt challenges stereotypes of female leadership and emphasizes the importance of operating in the future as a leader.
Renee has over 30 years of experience in technology, starting her career in the US Army Signal Corp, then moving into the private sector after getting her MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Compare the Market, the UK’s leading Price Comparison company.
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Renee Hunt discusses her approach to leadership and hiring, as well as her experiences being headhunted for CTO roles. She also touches on the differences in work culture and pay between the US and the UK. Hunt challenges stereotypes of female leadership and emphasizes the importance of operating in the future as a leader.
Renee has over 30 years of experience in technology, starting her career in the US Army Signal Corp, then moving into the private sector after getting her MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Compare the Market, the UK’s leading Price Comparison company.
View our resources, show notes and more on our website: glowingintech.com
Stay up to date by following us on our socials:
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/glowing-in-tech
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingintech
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glowingintech
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glowingintech
Work with us: https://forms.gle/eLMUST2puKzuA25c7
Check out our sponsors, Makers and follow them on socials:
Website: https://www.makers.tech/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makersacademy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/makersacademy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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