E10. Hire Slow Fire Fast, and lead with passion: Lessons from the founder of Stronde Chryso Savva.

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What does it really take to build a great team, and lead it with heart? In this episode of The Leadership in Progress Podcast, I sit down with Chryso Savva, the Founder & CEO of Stronde, a London-based, award-winning Marketing Technology agency working with global brands like Motorola and Anthology. But this conversation isn’t about awards or logos. It’s about what it actually takes to be a team leader today. We talk about: • The power of having a clear vision (and how it shaped her path) • Why she follows the principle of “hire slow, fire fast”—and how it protects team culture • What it means to lead with authenticity and passion • The emotional side of entrepreneurship (yes, the fears and doubts too) • Her decision to start her own company—and what gave her the push This isn’t a how-to episode. It’s a story. A real one. Chryso shares the behind-the-scenes of building something from scratch, creating a team she believes in, and showing up every day as a human-first leader. Whether you’re hiring, leading, or just wondering what’s next in your own journey, this one will get you thinking. 🎧 Hit play. There’s something here for anyone who cares about building something real. About Chriso Savva Chryso Savva is the Founder & CEO of Stronde, an award-winning Marketing Technology agency and tech platform, trusted by global brands like Motorola, Cigna, and Anthology. With a background in Computer Science and a passion for entrepreneurship, she built Stronde to deliver sharp, strategic work powered by technology—while leading a company that puts people first. Known for her clear vision and culture-first leadership style, Chryso is deeply committed to building an environment where innovation, ownership, and team spirit thrive. Her focus is not only on driving results for clients, but on creating a way of working that energises people and reflects strong values. More about Stronde https://stronde.com/enterprise/ About Vaso Vardaki Vaso Vardaki is an award-winning Leadership and Team Coach with over 19 years of experience and more than 2,000 hours of professional coaching with leaders across 75 industries worldwide. She leads projects on team effectiveness, culture transformation, and leadership development—helping organizations build stronger, more connected workplaces. Vaso holds an MBA, a master’s in Human Communication Sciences, and a Bachelor's in Speech Therapy. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and a Senior Practitioner with EMCC Global. She’s also the author of the personal development book Truth or Dare and the host of The Leadership in Progress Podcast. Vaso is passionate about helping leaders grow and teams thrive. Her mission is to contribute to organizational cultures where people work with inspiration, joy, and trust—bringing out their best selves, together. More About Vaso at - https://vasovardaki.com/