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title: "#24: Dave Murgatroyd - Spotify - Passion. Collaboration. Innovation. Sincerity. Playfulness. — TechniQ"
description: Kick your feet up and turn it up to 11!!! In this episode we sit down with Dave Murgatroyd, Machine Learning Chapter Lead @ Spotify (www.spotify.com), and we touch it all. Listen up to hear his explanation of what Culture is a 'How' means, autonomy, diversity, servant leadership, ownership, and of c
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September 8, 2018

# #24: Dave Murgatroyd - Spotify - Passion. Collaboration. Innovation. Sincerity. Playfulness. — TechniQ

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Kick your feet up and turn it up to 11!!! In this episode we sit down with Dave Murgatroyd, Machine Learning Chapter Lead @ Spotify (www.spotify.com), and we touch it all. Listen up to hear his explanation of what Culture is a 'How' means, autonomy, diversity, servant leadership, ownership, and of course - Music. Whether you're part of a tribe, squad, chapter, or guild - all are welcome on this one and bring your friends! Keep listening. Keep Learning.

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