EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 37 MIN
What Makes a High-Performing Tech Team? Salman Has Built Them Across 3 Continents
from The STEM Career Coach · host Airswift
Salman Jaffer has built tech teams from London to Ho Chi Minh to Singapore—and he’s learned what actually makes them click. In this episode of The STEM Career Coach, Salman shares hard-won lessons from his global journey across telcos, fintech, and healthtech. From working with large corporates and early stage startups with successful exits, his path proves that creativity, curiosity, and courage matter more than degrees. You’ll hear why some of his best developers came from economics and journalism, how he balances human connection with technical leadership, and why “a few oddballs” might be the secret to your next great team.If you lead people, mentor talent, or want to pivot into STEM—this conversation will change how you think about teams, growth, and what truly drives innovation.🚀 Looking to get ahead in your career?Sign up to our newsletter for expert advice, industry trends, and job opportunities: https://www.airswift.com/newsletter-s...✅ Explore our global jobs board: https://hubs.ly/Q02GXf-90🔔 Subscribe to Airswift’s YouTube: http://bit.ly/airswiftyoutube🌐 Learn more about us: https://www.airswift.com/about/👥 Join the Airswift family: https://www.airswift.com/employee/
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Salman Jaffer has built tech teams from London to Ho Chi Minh to Singapore—and he’s learned what actually makes them click. In this episode of The STEM Career Coach, Salman shares hard-won lessons from his global journey across telcos, fintech, and healthtech. From working with large corporates and early stage startups with successful exits, his path proves that creativity, curiosity, and courage matter more than degrees. You’ll hear why some of his best developers came from economics and journalism, how he balances human connection with technical leadership, and why “a few oddballs” might be the secret to your next great team.If you lead people, mentor talent, or want to pivot into STEM—this conversation will change how you think about teams, growth, and what truly drives innovation.🚀 Looking to get ahead in your career?Sign up to our newsletter for expert advice, industry trends, and job opportunities: https://www.airswift.com/newsletter-s...✅ Explore our global jobs board: https://hubs.ly/Q02GXf-90🔔 Subscribe to Airswift’s YouTube: http://bit.ly/airswiftyoutube🌐 Learn more about us: https://www.airswift.com/about/👥 Join the Airswift family: https://www.airswift.com/employee/
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