Nick Lloyd | Route + US Army | InnoFrontier | 007

Nick Lloyd shares his journey from the military to a career in technology. He discusses his experience in the army and how it shaped his leadership skills. Nick also talks about his transition to the tech industry, including getting his first tech job and joining startups like Galileo and Route. He emphasizes the importance of evaluating startups and understanding equity. Nick shares his experience as an engineering leader and the value of mentorship and honest feedback. Great convo with a great leader!

 

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Military Background

04:38 Transitioning to a Tech Career

06:33 Getting the First Tech Job

13:52 Joining Galileo

19:22 Experience at Blitzpay

24:38 Introduction to Route

28:17 Evaluating a Startup

34:18 Transitioning to Leadership

44:21 Transitioning from Programming to Leadership

45:15 Challenges of Engineering Leadership

46:10 Closing Remarks