Ways to Wealth EP96: Designing Work and Wealth Beyond Tech, with Daniel Walters

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Daniel Walters!Daniel Walters is a seasoned technology leader turned consultant and CTO coach based in Auckland, New Zealand. His career journey began with aspirations in film and television before pivoting to technology, leading him through roles at companies like Hitwise (acquired by Experian) and Seek, where he served as CTO overseeing their JobsDB and Job Street acquisitions across Southeast Asia. After a decade in Malaysia, he relocated to New Zealand during the pandemic to be closer to family, now running a consultancy focused on tech strategy and executive coaching.The conversation explores Daniel's transition from full-time CTO roles to consulting, driven by his desire for flexible work arrangements to support his family. They discuss the evolving role of CTOs in an AI-driven world, the challenge many technical leaders face moving from hands-on coding to strategic leadership, and the importance of developing soft skills alongside technical expertise.Key themes include work-life design, the "what would have to be true" strategic framework, intergenerational wealth building, and navigating career transitions. They examine how AI and automation are reshaping team structures and the technology landscape, while touching on remote work dynamics, startup culture, and the balance between technical excellence and leadership effectiveness.Check out Great CTO here: https://www.greatcto.me/Watch all episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: https://www.eccuity.com/podcasts#WaysToWealth #Podcast #Leadership #TechStrategy #WealthBuilding