Forbes August 1, 2024
Ben Gebremeskel

Ben Gebremeskel, Founder / CTO of TeckPath.

Technology leadership transcends managing systems and processes—it hinges on understanding and prioritizing the human element.

With over a decade of experience as a technology leader, many moments over my career have taught me that putting people first can dramatically impact a company’s ability to innovate and ensure their team’s excitement about the organization.

In 2011, for example, my pregnant wife texted me she was going into labor. I notified my supervisors and rushed to the hospital. An office manager suggested I might need to work from there, highlighting the company’s prioritization of billable hours over significant life events.

These kinds of moments can hamper an employee’s excitement about their work. For me, as...

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