Leadership Lessons: Q&A with Riaan Nel, Fractional CTO

We’re excited to invite you to a LIVE Q&A with Riaan Nel - Fractional CTO, mentor, and seasoned engineering leader. 🚀 RSVP here.

Riaan has spent his career as a software engineer, architect, consultant, and CTO: building systems, scaling teams, and solving tough problems. Today, he helps startups and scale-ups grow strong engineering teams and leaders through practical, no-nonsense advice.

In this session, he’ll share honest stories, hard-won lessons, and leadership insights you can apply right away.

We’ll explore topics like:
✨ Shaping your own leadership style (without chasing “silver bullets”)
🧠 Lessons from mistakes and milestones that shape successful teams
🚀 How to mentor effectively and grow the next generation of leaders
💡 Leading through uncertainty and rapid change with confidence

Don’t miss this chance to learn from a leader who’s been there, made the mistakes, and shares the lessons with honesty and clarity.

Want a sneak peek? Check out Riaan’s writing on Medium.