Episode 5: "You can't keep your employees on 150% all of the time."

Orly Cojocaru Alfassi

Publish at 21 August 2024

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In this episode, we sat down with Yael Ben-Arie, CEO of Octopai. Yael, a developer by training, shares her evolution from being a tough, uncompromising manager to an empathetic leader who builds genuine relationships with her team.

She talks about her experience navigating success in a male-dominated industry and her belief in always finding alternative routes to achieve goals. This conversation touches on leadership, perseverance, and staying true to your own path.

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