Beyond the Commit, Episode 2: Gilberto Taccari [Video]

In the second episode, we turn our attention to the evolving role of the Chief Technology Officer, the challenges of tech recruitment, and the dynamic reality of the FinTech industry. Together, these themes highlight how technology leadership influences both organizational growth and the broader financial ecosystem.

Our host, Paweł Dolega, talks with Gilberto Taccari, CTO at Tot. With a PhD in Computer Engineering and over ten years of experience, Gilberto combines technical depth with business strategy.

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His career spans consultancy for major Italian banks, leadership at FinTech startups, and building high‑performing teams in competitive markets.

Guided by a "build it right" philosophy, Gilberto shares how sustainable growth, smart hiring, and sound technology decisions can influence the future of finance.

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Beyond the Commit episode 2 - read the full transcript

Here you'll find a complete transcript of the conversation (PDF file).

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Our podcast spotlights CTOs and senior engineers, sharing candid stories that resonate with technology and business leaders alike. Expanding on our popular technology blog (45 k monthly readers), the series adopts a more personal, conversation-driven format.

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