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Release First, Fix Later: Mex Emini on Product-Driven CTO Leadership | Top Innovator Series

What separates a “good” CTO from a truly game-changing tech leader? In this episode of Top Innovator Series, Mex Emini, co-founder of DataFlair (gaming insights from player conversations) and seasoned C-suite tech executive, breaks down the leadership mindset that actually scales. Mex credits his trajectory to three core behaviors: staying a constant student of the industry, keeping relentless curiosity for new challenges, and mastering the hardest skill for technical leaders—working with people. He shares how to build a team that experiments without fear by creating a safe space for failure and driving bottom-up ownership, so initiatives feel like the team’s idea—not corporate mandates. Key Takeaways: Curiosity beats comfort: chase new challenges before you get “too successful.” Create safety for failure: innovation needs space to breathe. Motivation isn’t universal: not everyone is driven by achievement—learn what drives your people. Ship to learn: “release first, fix later” is often the fastest path to real progress. The bold truth: the CTO is a business role—outcomes and impact matter more than tech elegance. Learn more: https://techexecutive.club/ Follow on LinkedIn:   / techexecclub   👍 Like, 💬 comment your biggest takeaway, and ✅ subscribe for more leadership insights. #TopInnovatorSeries #CTO #TechLeadership #ProductLeadership #StartupLeadership #Innovation #LeadershipDevelopment #Management #AI