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Successful Tech Leadership

Meet Jason Monberg, the CEO of Presence, a respected backend digital product development firm. With over 25 years in the industry, Jason explores how to navigate trends, discusses the importance of professional communication in tech, and uncovers key strategies for leading senior engineering teams to deliver high-quality work.

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Who is Jason?

Jason Monberg is the CEO of Presence, with over 25 years of experience in digital product development. He previously served as VP of Product Management at MarkLogic, where he drove product strategy and achieved $80 million in annual revenue. Jason also founded Carbon Five, a consultancy specializing in software development, and helped grow Composite Software to $20 million in revenue.

At Presence, Jason applies his extensive software expertise to guide teams through complex backend product development projects designed to drive business success. His technical leadership approach is grounded in industry best practices and emphasizes communication excellence.

As an entrepreneur, Jason founded three startups, raising substantial funding and advanced consumer and enterprise software. He holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Wesleyan University, which is how he blends technical expertise with an understanding of human behavior.

Beyond his professional work, Jason is an active investor and advisor, continually shaping the tech industry with his insights and leadership.

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CEO of Presence, a respected backend digital product development firm
Former VP of Product Management at MarkLogic, scaling revenue to $80 million annually
Founder of Carbon Five, a pioneering digital consultancy
Former VP at Composite Software, growing revenue to $20 million
Raised millions in funding across three software startups
Jason is looking forward to sharing his story and message with your audience. Simply reply to the email you’ve just received from Fame Connect to arrange an interview.
Who is Jason?

Jason Monberg is the CEO of Presence, with over 25 years of experience in digital product development. He previously served as VP of Product Management at MarkLogic, where he drove product strategy and achieved $80 million in annual revenue. Jason also founded Carbon Five, a consultancy specializing in software development, and helped grow Composite Software to $20 million in revenue.

At Presence, Jason applies his extensive software expertise to guide teams through complex backend product development projects designed to drive business success. His technical leadership approach is grounded in industry best practices and emphasizes communication excellence.

As an entrepreneur, Jason founded three startups, raising substantial funding and advanced consumer and enterprise software. He holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Wesleyan University, which is how he blends technical expertise with an understanding of human behavior.

Beyond his professional work, Jason is an active investor and advisor, continually shaping the tech industry with his insights and leadership.

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Navigating Shifting Technology Trends to Engineer Enduring Market Value

The tech industry is perpetually evolving, presenting a significant challenge for leaders to keep their products relevant and competitive. Many companies struggle to stay ahead of the curve, risking obsolescence or inefficiency. The rapid emergence of technologies like Gen AI and machine learning only adds to this complexity, leaving decision-makers unsure of the best path forward.

On your show, Jason will share lessons learned while guiding multiple organizations, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, through cycles of technological change. He will offer practical strategies for adopting fresh technology and communicating change to help the leaders in your audience stay ahead of the curve and keep teams engaged to achieve successful business outcomes.

Leading Effective Backend Development Projects

No two backend project paths are the same; navigating their challenges often results in project delays, budget overruns, and products that fail to meet business goals. Without reliable structure, effective communication, and milestones mapped to business goals, many engineering projects fall off track.

On your podcast, Jason will help your audience understand how they can successfully engineer digital products that are right for their specific business contexts. Drawing on his 25+ years of experience, Jason will discuss methodologies for aligning engineering projects with market demands and user needs, ensuring every step is purposeful and efficient. As a result, your listeners will walk away with a roadmap for development that maximizes resources and successfully meets market expectations.

Managing Complexity in Technology Leadership

Tech leaders grapple with complexity in everything, from technology to organizational structure and processes. These complexities can stymie innovation and slow development, particularly in large enterprises with significant communication overheads. Mismanaging these complexities can hinder progress and reduce a company’s market value, making it crucial for leaders to adopt effective strategies for tackling them.

On your show, Jason will explore methods to manage and simplify these complexities. By sharing the invaluable lessons he learned while leading several organizations, Jason will explore powerful strategies for streamlining processes, fostering clear communication, and making smart, impactful decisions to drive market value. This will help your listeners navigate their unique challenges more confidently and lead their teams more effectively.

The Art of Managing Senior Tech Teams

Leading senior tech teams to deliver high-performing development projects requires different skills than leading junior teams. Misalignment, competing goals, and insufficient trust can significantly impact project outcomes. In environments demanding constant innovation and efficiency, these issues can derail progress and diminish team performance, making effective leadership critical for success.

In this conversation, Jason will share powerful strategies for managing and leading senior tech teams. He’ll discuss the importance of fostering a collaborative environment, developing trust, and ensuring effective communication. Jason will also highlight real-world examples from his career, illustrating how a well-managed team can significantly outperform larger, less cohesive groups. This will provide your listeners with the tools they need to be successful at team leadership.

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