“Perfection Is the Enemy of Innovation” — Giorgio Natili on Real Tech Leadership

In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we’re joined by Giorgio Natili, VP of Engineering at Opaque Systems, and author of The AI Advantage and the upcoming The Imperfect Life of an Engineering Manager.From protecting data privacy in AI to embracing imperfection as a leadership superpower, Giorgio shares lessons learned across Amazon, Mozilla, Capital One, and beyond — all rooted in his fearless, experimental approach to engineering culture.🤖 Why you shouldn’t build your own LLM — and what to do instead⚠️ The hidden risk of “shadow AI” in your organization🧠 How to wrap guardrails, memory, and RAG strategies around open models🚀 Why perfection kills momentum — and imperfection drives strategic clarity📉 How to lead from behind, not from the front — and scale without burnoutGiorgio blends technical mastery with humble leadership and radical candor — a must-listen for engineering leaders, AI strategists, and execs building resilient teams.Thanks for tuning in to Breakthrough Innovation! Want to subscribe to the podcast? Have feedback to share? Connect with us on Spotify or iTunes and leave us a review—we’d love to hear from you!