In this episode of The Tech Trek, Amir sits down with Ronak Vyas, Co-Founder and CTO of Lead Bank, to explore how leadership principles remain constant even as the problems β and companies β change. Ronak shares lessons from leading at Yahoo, Square, and now founding a fintech bank, reflecting on how to adjust to new environments, make high-stakes decisions, and transition from engineering leader to startup founder. If youβre a technology professional considering leadership or even starting your own venture, this episode is packed with real-world insights on navigating change, making smart decisions, and staying close to your craft.π₯ Key Takeaways:Leadership tools stay constant, but their application must adapt to different company cultures, industries, and scales.Prioritize understanding the business context before forming strong technical opinions.Speed of decision-making beats perfection β collect real-world data fast, iterate, and adjust.As a founder, decision-making carries broader consequences, making a deep business understanding essential beyond technical leadership.Retaining technical depth is critical as you move into higher leadership roles, especially when founding or joining small companies.π°οΈ Timestamped Highlights:(00:42) β What Lead Bank does: Combining fintech innovation with banking infrastructure.(02:20) β How to adjust to new company cultures and identify first-order problems.(05:47) β Why leadership skills are constants β and how applying them evolves.(09:11) β Balancing gathering information with moving fast: an art, not a science.(13:39) β Why fast, iterative decision-making often beats chasing perfection.(15:12) β How decision-making changes when you're a co-founder vs an executive.(17:28) β Staying technically sharp: the importance of retaining depth as you grow.(21:18) β What Ronak wishes he had more exposure to before becoming a founder.π¬ Memorable Quote:"Most often, it's better to make a good decision and iterate quickly than to wait for the perfect decision β real-world feedback is your best guide."