# Episode 22, Part 1 - Stepan Kopriva: From AI Engineer to CEO – Lessons in Leadership

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Podcast: [The Growth Workshop Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-growth-workshop-podcast-6714620)
Published: 2025-10-30T23:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://sbrconsulting.com/
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Duration seconds: 1306

## Resource

For leaders navigating growth in tech-driven environments, Stepan reveals how early AI research, entrepreneurial grit, and a client-first mindset have shaped his leadership style. He discusses building high-performing teams, balancing technology and human creativity, and scaling sales in a consultancy.

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