Pedro Tabio, Co-Founder and CTO at Vibrant

Journey to Becoming an Engineering Leader: Pedro's Path from Software Engineer to Founder and CTO

Join Pedro Tabio, a seasoned engineering leader, as he shares his fascinating career journey from Spain to Chicago to Silicon Valley, and eventually to his role as a CTO and founder. In this insightful discussion, Pedro dives into his experiences working at startups like Navdy, Rylo and Stride. Pedro explains his transition into healthcare and the pivotal moments that led him to co-found Vibrant, a health-tech startup.

Pedro also offers practical advice on how engineering managers can grow, leveraging AI in engineering, and building remote teams efficiently. Whether you're an aspiring engineering manager or intrigued by AI's potential in tech and healthcare, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

00:00 Introduction and Career Beginnings
00:44 First Big Break: From Spain to Chicago
01:18 Joining Navdy: A Futuristic Startup Experience
02:20 Lessons from Startup Failures
03:39 Transition to Healthcare: Joining Stride Health
04:51 Becoming a Reluctant Manager
07:47 Growing as an Engineering Leader
09:29 The Importance of Networking and Community
14:43 AI's Impact on Software Engineering
19:47 The Evolution of SEO and Job Market Predictions
21:16 Technology's Global Impact on Job Creation
22:40 Career Reflections and Starting a Business
23:29 Discovering AI and Founding Vibrant
30:27 Building a Remote-First Company
36:15 Challenges and Strategies in Global Hiring
39:13 Conclusion and Staying Connected