
How New Engineering Leaders Win in the First Ninety Days
Chinmay Barve, VP of Engineering at Nooks AI, joins the show to break down what the first sixty to ninety days look like when you step into a senior leadership role at a fast moving AI company. He explains how to build trust quickly, how to find real problems worth solving, and how to avoid the trap of either rushing change or waiting too long to act. This conversation is a practical playbook for engineering leaders who want early impact without losing alignment.
Key Takeaways
• The listening phase starts before day one and should shape how you enter the role
• Early wins matter but only if…
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