Episode 7 of Leadership In Tech -- A Conversation with Vikas Mittal

Leadership In Tech

In this engaging episode, host Pradipe Yoggi sits down with Vikas Mittal, CEO and founder of GTEN (Global Technology Experts Network), to explore his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Vikas shares the evolution of GTEN, originally the Global Technology Enthusiast Network, and its focus on co-engineering solutions with giants like Cisco and Google. He redefines the CEO role as Chief Experience, Enabling, and Engagement Officer, emphasizing stakeholder-centric leadership. Vikas discusses building a thriving LinkedIn community with over 500,000 members, highlighting organic growth through meaningful content. He delves into the impact of family, mentorship, and community on leadership, sharing insights from mentoring 45-50 professionals annually. Vikas also explores AI’s transformative role in software development, from impact analysis to testing efficiency, and unveils GTEN’s innovative products, GAINSS and Performance Experience, which optimize testing and user experience for Fortune 50 clients. The episode concludes with reflections on India’s rise as a SaaS and innovation hub, driven by initiatives like UPI and health APIs.