In this episode of Vision to Venture, we speak with Nikola Zivkovic, CTO at Sentryc, about how AI is transforming brand protection and IP enforcement. Nikola shares how Sentryc uses AI to detect and remove counterfeit products across marketplaces and social media, the challenges of scaling solutions for multi-brand companies, and his personal journey from fixing computers in his father's shop to becoming a CTO. We also dive into his advice for transitioning from individual contributor to engineering leader, the key differences between managing and leading, and the cultural shifts between agency and product work. A must-listen for tech leaders, aspiring managers, and anyone navigating growth in fast-paced environments.