Hello
I'm Hossein Toussi. For over fifteen years I've built software, and I've led the engineering teams that launched products at companies like Blinkist, Helpling, and Lokalise. I care about one thing: that the team's work changes something measurable for the business. I still build, with AI doing the typing now, and I've developed more than fifty engineers and managers across twenty countries along the way.
How I lead
- Outcomes over output.
- Shipping is not the goal; the change it causes is. I hold teams to the business result, and I cut work that doesn't move it.
- Strong teams are built, not found.
- Clear ownership, high standards, and direct feedback. I develop engineers into leaders because that is how a team's capacity compounds.
- Delivery is a system.
- Predictable delivery comes from how decisions get made, how scope gets cut, and how fast problems surface. I design that system and run it.
From people I've worked with
“I highly recommend Hossein to any organization aiming to elevate delivery, both from a sustainable and scalable perspective, with a human-centric approach. He distils leadership concepts into practical, actionable insights.”
“Hossein is an exceptional coach-manager who expertly nurtures growth in his team. His coaching empowers individuals and unites teams, consistently driving exceptional results.”
Writing
All notes →Stop Starting, Start Finishing: How Doing Less Hit Our Revenue Target
My domain was busy but nothing got done. We cut the number of projects in progress, and finished the quarter ahead of target. This is the story of what we changed and what happened.
Why Completing a Task Isn’t Enough: The Developer’s Guide to Problem Solving
Software developers must go beyond task completion; they should focus on solving real problems.
Leadership Styles and Management Theories: A Modern Perspective
Explore effective leadership strategies and management theories to boost team productivity and satisfaction in today's dynamic work environment.
Some of the companies I've worked with