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Evolving Agile and Engineering Leadership: Alex Korshak on Building Scalable Tech Teams In this episode of Larry’s Pod, we sit down with Alex Korshak, an expert in privacy, security, and practicality, to explore how Agile practices have evolved over the years and what that evolution means for modern engineering organizations. Drawing from experience across different types of companies, Alex shares how Agile has shifted from a rigid framework to a more adaptable mindset aligned with business outcomes. The conversation dives into engineering leadership in today’s fast-paced tech environment, focusing on the challenges and opportunities leaders face when managing distributed and remote teams. Alex discusses how effective leaders foster innovation while maintaining alignment, security, and operational discipline — especially as teams grow and systems become more complex. A key theme of the episode is building and scaling high-performing tech teams. Alex shares lessons learned from integrating new technologies, adapting processes to organizational maturity, and balancing speed with sustainability. He also offers a practical view of the VP of Engineering role, explaining how strong leadership at this level directly impacts team success, product quality, and long-term scalability. Beyond processes and structure, the episode explores the human side of technology leadership. Topics such as diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety are addressed as essential elements of healthy engineering cultures. Alex emphasizes the importance of empathy, clear communication, and boundaries in maintaining work-life balance within a demanding industry. Larry’s Pod brings together experienced leaders to share real-world insights on scaling technology organizations. This episode is especially valuable for engineering managers, VPs of Engineering, and tech leaders looking to evolve their teams and leadership approach. 🎧 Listen now and gain practical insights into modern Agile leadership and team building.
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