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38 - Balki Kodarapu: Harnessing AI in Software Development: Practical Insights for Startups and Growth Companies
8th October 2025 • AI & Data Driven Leadership • Dean Guida
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In this episode of AI & Data Driven Leadership, Dean Guida speaks to the Co-Founder and CTO at YourCTO, Balki Kodarapu. Balki shares real-world examples of AI integration, emphasizes the continued importance of engineering fundamentals, and offers advice on balancing leadership with personal well-being.

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