A conversation with Farnaz Azmoodeh, CTO, Linktree
ARTICLE SUMMARY
Join us for an insightful conversation with Farnaz Azmoodeh, Chief Technology Officer at Linktree, as we dive into the world of tech innovation and leadership.
Kayleigh Bateman sits down with Farnaz Azmoodeh the technological force behind Linktree, for a fascinating exploration of leadership in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Farnaz shares her remarkable journey from a decade at Google’s advertising infrastructure to Snapchat’s growth phase and finally to Linktree, where she now steers the technology that powers over 60 million profiles and serves 2 billion monthly visitors. Her story reveals the strategic thinking behind career transitions and the value of building upon domain expertise while constantly pushing beyond your comfort zone.
The conversation dives deep into the technical challenges of scaling a platform like Linktree, which began as a bootstrapped solution built by agencies rather than dedicated engineering teams. Farnaz offers valuable insights into managing technical debt, transitioning from monolithic architecture to service-oriented solutions, and the delicate balance of maintaining numerous services with limited engineering resources.
For women aspiring to tech leadership, Farnaz offers refreshingly candid advice about imposter syndrome, embracing failure, and recognising the unique opportunities within technology careers. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes impact over effort, creating space for diverse talents, and consistent communication that reinforces core values.
What will your digital identity look like in an AI-dominated world? Listen now to discover how human-created content will become increasingly valuable and how platforms like Linktree are positioning themselves at the centre of authenticonline presence.
When it comes to gender equality in the workplace, everyone within an organisation has a role to play, from employees to company leaders. Here, Karen...
Ruth Healey, President of Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI), addresses the urgent need for stronger support systems for women in male-dominated workplaces.
Meet Lorextu, Shreya, Laura and Leonie, female founders and winners of The Aurora Tech Award. They sit down with us to talk about their groundbreaking...
A conversation with Farnaz Azmoodeh, CTO, Linktree
ARTICLE SUMMARY
Kayleigh Bateman sits down with Farnaz Azmoodeh the technological force behind Linktree, for a fascinating exploration of leadership in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Farnaz shares her remarkable journey from a decade at Google’s advertising infrastructure to Snapchat’s growth phase and finally to Linktree, where she now steers the technology that powers over 60 million profiles and serves 2 billion monthly visitors. Her story reveals the strategic thinking behind career transitions and the value of building upon domain expertise while constantly pushing beyond your comfort zone.
The conversation dives deep into the technical challenges of scaling a platform like Linktree, which began as a bootstrapped solution built by agencies rather than dedicated engineering teams. Farnaz offers valuable insights into managing technical debt, transitioning from monolithic architecture to service-oriented solutions, and the delicate balance of maintaining numerous services with limited engineering resources.
For women aspiring to tech leadership, Farnaz offers refreshingly candid advice about imposter syndrome, embracing failure, and recognising the unique opportunities within technology careers. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes impact over effort, creating space for diverse talents, and consistent communication that reinforces core values.
What will your digital identity look like in an AI-dominated world? Listen now to discover how human-created content will become increasingly valuable and how platforms like Linktree are positioning themselves at the centre of authentic online presence.
How to find, foster & build a culture that empowers women in tech
Why gender in the workplace isn’t overstated, its overlooked
Meet the female founders disrupting their industries with tech innovations
Female Leadership
Role Models
RELATED ARTICLES