From Developer to Global CEO: Egil Østhus on Building Unleash and Leading with Purpose

In this episode, I sit down with Egil Østhus, the CEO and co-founder of Unleash, the leading open-source feature management platform. Egil shares his journey from a developer hacking computers in the 90s to scaling a global SaaS business serving hundreds of companies worldwide.We dive into:✅ Why culture starts with leadership✅ How to build products that solve universal problems✅ The challenges of scaling visibility against well-funded competitors✅ The future of software development in the AI era✅ What authentic leadership really meansWhether you’re a startup founder, engineering leader, or someone passionate about the future of software, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration.👉 Connect with Egil Østhus on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/egilconr/👉 Learn more about Unleash:http://getunleash.io/💡 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with global entrepreneurs and product leaders.#Leadership #Startups #DevOps #SoftwareDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #FeatureFlags #SaaS #OpenSource #PersonalBranding