Tech Captains

EP20: From Middle School Teacher to CTO, Sue Li's Unconventional Tech Journey

October 31, 2023 Ron Danenberg Season 1 Episode 20
EP20: From Middle School Teacher to CTO, Sue Li's Unconventional Tech Journey
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Tech Captains
EP20: From Middle School Teacher to CTO, Sue Li's Unconventional Tech Journey
Oct 31, 2023 Season 1 Episode 20
Ron Danenberg

In this Tech Captains episode, Sue Li, CTO at Swipe Guide, shares her unique journey from a middle school teacher in Hawaii to becoming a CTO in Amsterdam.

She highlights the significance of interdisciplinary skills and a holistic approach to tech and product development. Sue discusses Swipe Guide's tech stack, offline capabilities, team organization, and data strategy.

She also mentions their experiments with AR technology and the potential of augmented reality in their platform. Sue recommends the book "Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love" by Marty Cagan and emphasizes the role of the right people and culture in successful product development.

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In this Tech Captains episode, Sue Li, CTO at Swipe Guide, shares her unique journey from a middle school teacher in Hawaii to becoming a CTO in Amsterdam.

She highlights the significance of interdisciplinary skills and a holistic approach to tech and product development. Sue discusses Swipe Guide's tech stack, offline capabilities, team organization, and data strategy.

She also mentions their experiments with AR technology and the potential of augmented reality in their platform. Sue recommends the book "Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love" by Marty Cagan and emphasizes the role of the right people and culture in successful product development.