#860 How to Lead Your Team with Comedy & Improv with Mike Tria, CTO of Gusto

Today, we're talking to Mike Tria, CTO at Gusto. We discuss how Mike has led his teams from his background in improv, why you’ll never trust harder than when you’re in an improv troupe, and why vibe-coding might be the new normal in software development.

All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

To learn more about Gusto, check out their website here.

About Mike Tria

Proven engineering executive from tiny startups to mega enterprises. Loves building and managing strong teams that can deliver impossible projects. Built and ran all facets of product development: product management, design, engineering, and devops. Likes platforms. Loves teams.

About Gusto

Launched in 2011 as ZenPayroll, Gusto serves more than 400,000 businesses nationwide. Each year, we process tens of billions of dollars of payroll and provide employee benefits—like health insurance and 401(k) accounts—while helping companies create incredible workplaces.

Through one refreshingly easy, integrated platform, we automate and simplify your payroll, benefits, and HR, all while providing expert support. You and your employees will get the peace of mind you need to do your best work.