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Ep91: Kevin Dominik Korte: Leading Distributed Teams With Trust and Clarity
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In this episode of Your Business Your Next Level, I sit down with Kevin Dominik Korte, entrepreneur, investor, and president of Univention North America. From managing teams across continents to navigating open-source software for enterprise IT, Kevin brings a refreshing mix of global perspective and grounded leadership.
We discuss what it takes to lead in a high-trust, high-autonomy environment, how distributed teams can actually outperform centralized ones, and why simplicity is a competitive advantage in both tech and management. Kevin also shares his transition from corporate to ownership, how he stays aligned with his team across time zones, and the mindset shifts required when your product is both technical and mission-driven.
Key Takeaways:
Distributed Teams Can Be More Effective—If You Lead Well: Clear communication, shared goals, and accountability systems make global teams thrive.
Ownership Brings Clarity: Kevin’s move into a leadership role brought simplicity and alignment—once he knew what to say no to.
Simplicity Wins in Complex Markets: Even in technical industries, Kevin shows that reducing friction and clarifying purpose accelerates results.
Global Perspective, Local Action: Managing teams across cultures and time zones gave Kevin new insight into what actually drives performance.
Leadership = Clarity + Trust: Kevin believes the best leaders don’t micromanage—they align, empower, and clarify.
Timeline Summary:
[00:00] - Kevin’s path from global IT to president of Univention North America
[03:00] - Building trust and structure in distributed teams
[06:00] - Open source in enterprise—balancing complexity and simplicity
[08:00] - Why alignment matters more than oversight
[10:00] - Leadership lessons from cross-border growth
[12:00] - How ownership clarified his role and his goals
[14:00] - Final thoughts on growth, trust, and managing with purpose
Links & Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindkorte/
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