Best Austin Gil Podcasts (2024)

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From Mentor to Manager: How to Get Into Engineering Management | Asana’s Amanda Sopkin 25:52

9d ago25:52

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This week, co-host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Amanda Sopkin, Engineering Manager at Asana. Amanda shares her journey from software engineer to manager, discussing the pivotal moment she chose to pursue management over an individual contributor path. We cover the indicators of a successful manager, the red flags to watch for, and the importance o…

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The Rise of Cloud Costs, and How to Optimize Them | Plaid’s Mark Robinson 24:58

16d ago24:58

24:58

“If you're not careful, cloud computing can lose more money faster than any invention in history” - Mark Robinson, Infrastructure Engineer at Plaid This week, guest host Ben Lloyd Pearson sits down with Plaid’s Mark Robinson to learn how he helped Plaid save 25% in costs by optimizing existing resources and eliminating waste in cloud computing. Mar…

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AI Hype Cycle: How to Find Real and Practical vs. Shiny | OpenAI’s Louis Brandy 44:17

4d ago44:17

44:17

AI is the biggest hype cycle happening in tech right now, but how do you know what’s actually going to make an impact for your product and team vs. what’s just new and shiny? This week, LinearB COO & Co-founder Dan Lines sits down with Louis Brandy, Member of Technical Staff OpenAI and ex-VP of Engineering at Rockset. Louis shares his unique perspe…

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Realistic Product Roadmaps and Other Lies | Best Egg’s Johnny Ray Austin 43:57

1M ago43:57

43:57

When we first saw the talk titled “Space Aliens Are Among Us, Your Product Roadmap is Realistic and Other Lies you Believe,” we knew we had to sit down with Best Egg’s Johnny Ray Austin at LeadingEng SF last year. Johnny joined our host Conor Bronsdon to discuss how engineering leaders can navigate unrealistic expectations and pressures, drawing fr…

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Labs: Everything You Need to Know About Software Engineering Intelligence (SEI) 38:37

1M ago38:37

38:37

Engineering leaders have long used value stream management and CI/CD tools to improve software delivery practices. However, an increasing demand for cost and efficiency is leading to the adoption of new technologies. Enterprises are quickly adopting tools that combine deeper levels of visibility into the SDLC with net-new workflow automations, lead…

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Data Science & AI: Getting Buy-In and Demonstrating ROI | PagerDuty’s Sanghamitra Goswami 23:28

26d ago23:28

23:28

In this episode of Dev Interrupted, Conor Bronsdon is joined by Sanghamitra Goswami, Senior Director of Data Science and Machine Learning at PagerDuty. Sanghamitra shares her expertise in AI and data science, including how engineering teams can effectively leverage both within their organizations. She also explores the history and significance of L…

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The Power of Micro Frontends & Breaking Down Monoliths | Thayse Onofrio 24:19

1M ago24:19

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This week, guest host Ben Lloyd Pearson chats with Thayse Onofrio, Software Engineer at Clutch and ex Thoughtworks. Thayse discusses how micro frontends allow individual application components to be operated and deployed independently, helping teams avoid the complexities of a monolithic architecture. They cover the technicalities, challenges, and …

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Deliver Better Results: How to Unlock Your Organization's Potential | Gil Broza 46:12

2M ago46:12

46:12

Dan Lines is joined by Gil Broza, author of 'Deliver Better Results,' to discuss how you and your organization can achieve better results by focusing on processes. Gil shares his 20-year journey in the Agile field, focusing on product development, system thinking, prioritizing people, and mindful mindset adjustments. The conversation covers the boo…

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How to Increase Adoption of Internal Developer Tooling | Bloomberg’s Luis Vega 38:35

3M ago38:35

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This week, guest host Ben Lloyd Pearson sits down with Bloomberg’s Engineering Manager Luis Vega. Luis discusses the initial challenges of enhancing developer engagement with internal tooling. He outlines his approach to building internal applications that are as intuitive and engaging as Bloomberg's client-facing solutions, and how applying UX des…

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Labs: Setting Engineering Goals and Reporting to Stakeholders 38:00

3M ago38:00

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In our first Labs episode of the year, LinearB COO and Co-founder Dan Lines is joined by CTO Yishai Beeri to explore how elite engineering organizations set and report on their engineering goals. Modern engineering leaders face a dual mandate of achieving operational excellence while aligning their work with business priorities. To achieve this, yo…

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #27 - Steph Davis, MS, Founder - Elke Therapeutics 26:19

3M ago26:19

26:19

Links to Steph Davis, MS, Founder - Elke Therapeutics Steph Davis, M.S. on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-elvira-davis-58a49715b/ Elke Therapeutics, LLC - https://www.linkedin.com/company/elke-therapeutics/ --- GrowthCraft StartUp Community website: https://growthcraft.org/. GrowthCraft StartUp Community: https://growthcraft-startup-commu…

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Why You Need to Take Risks as an Engineering Leader | GitHub’s VPE Neha Batra 43:32

3M ago43:32

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This week, I sat down with Neha Batra, VP of Engineering for Core Productivity at GitHub. Our conversation is about the value of taking calculated risks in engineering leadership, using a “risk budget," and how you can leverage your social capital to take risks that help your career. Neha also shares her insights on senior engineering leaders' chal…

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Unlocking Employee Engagement and Innovation | ADP’s Chuck Lafferty 28:56

3M ago28:56

28:56

In the last few years, disengagement at work has become a massive issue. We learned from Dr. Andre Martin’s episode that 53% of managers are burnt out and 1 in 3 employees leave their jobs in the first 90 days. This week, we sat down with Chuck Lafferty, VP of CRM at ADP, to discuss ADP’s approach to employee engagement and innovation. Chuck dives …

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Automated ≠ Autonomous: Developer Productivity and AI | MongoDB’s Tara Hernandez 44:46

4M ago44:46

44:46

This week, our host Dan Lines sits down with Tara Hernandez, VP of Developer Productivity at MongoDB. Together, they explore the nuances of developer productivity and the impact of AI in engineering environments. Tara emphasizes that achieving developer productivity requires a focus on outcomes, reduced noise for developers, and a healthy balance b…

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How Microsoft Integrates AI into Security | Binil Pillai 29:13

4M ago29:13

29:13

In the past year, ransomware attacks have been up almost 300%, with over 50% targeting small businesses. To help mitigate this increase, Microsoft is launching their new Security Copilot, and we sat down with their SMB Security Strategy Head, Binil Pillai, to learn more. We dive into the importance of SMBs assessing their security posture, how to l…

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #26 - Nick Salvatore, Founder - Community Cup 40:45

4M ago40:45

40:45

Links to Nick Salvatore, Founder - Community Cup Nick Salvatore LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicksalv/ Community Cup - https://sites.google.com/view/communitycup-phl/home --- GrowthCraft StartUp Community website: https://growthcraft.org/. GrowthCraft StartUp Community: https://growthcraft-startup-community.mn.co/. GrowthCraft StartUp Ass…

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How to Leverage a Non-Technical Background in Engineering Leadership | Melissa DePuydt 33:56

4M ago33:56

33:56

In this episode, host Conor Bronsdon talks with Melissa DePuydt, Sr. Director of Engineering at Upstatement. Melissa discusses how her background in journalism has uniquely positioned her to excel in engineering leadership roles. She highlights how thinking like a journalist has enhanced her ability to lead engineering teams effectively, particular…

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Preparing for Your First VP of Engineering Role | Honeycomb VPE, Emily Nakashima 35:09

5M ago35:09

35:09

On this week’s episode, host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Emily Nakashima, VP of Engineering at Honeycomb.io, to discuss how you can prepare to be a VP of Engineering, and how the role differs among companies. Being a VPE varies based on company size, culture, and the existing team's makeup, and Emily provides valuable advice for engineers aspirin…

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How to Build Influence as an Engineering Leader | Kelly Vaughn 33:23

5M ago33:23

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This week, host Conor Bronsdon welcomes back Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI, to talk about building influence as an engineering leader. Kelly shares insights on the importance of leadership skills for both individual contributor and managerial roles and outlines her three pillars of trust, communication, and empowerment. Conor and…

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How to Achieve Predictable Software Delivery at Scale | Syngenta’s Jason Krohn 36:29

5M ago36:29

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On this week’s episode, host Conor Bronsdon is joined by Jason Krohn, Global Head of Delivery at Syngenta. Jason delves into how his teams at Syngenta leverage software engineering intelligence to achieve predictable delivery at scale. Jason also explores how aligning work with employees' passions contributes to success and retention at Syngenta. H…

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #25 - Richard Messing, Founder World Ethics Organization 47:57

6M ago47:57

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Links to Richard Messing, Founder World Ethics Organization. Richard S. Messing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmessing/ World Ethics Organization - https://worldethicsorganization.org/ Kotel Group - https://kotelgroup.com/ --- GrowthCraft StartUp Community website: https://growthcraft.org/. GrowthCraft StartUp Community: https://grow…

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The Startup CTO's Handbook | Zach Goldberg 40:02

6M ago40:02

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This week, host Dan Lines welcomes back Zach Goldberg, CTO and author of the book 'The Startup CTO's Handbook: Essential Skills and Best Practices for High Performing Engineering Teams.’ Zach shares insights from his extensive career as a CTO and his journey in writing a book that condenses the wisdom of numerous other influential works into a sing…

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How to Build a Technical Strategy That Solves Business Problems | CircleCI CTO, Rob Zuber 58:45

6M ago58:45

58:45

It doesn’t matter if you have an innovative technical strategy if you’re not solving problems the business cares about… This week, host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Rob Zuber, CTO at CircleCI. They delve into the evolving role of engineering leaders, and the importance of building a technical strategy that aligns with overarching business goals. T…

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #24 - Jaime Paris, Founder and CEO at PRONOVA Pets 30:56

6M ago30:56

30:56

Links to Jaime Paris, Founder and CEO at PRONOVA Pets. LinkedIn (Jaime Paris) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeparis/ LinkedIn (PRONOVA) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pronovapets/ Website (PRONOVA) - https://pronovapets.com/ --- GrowthCraft StartUp Community website: https://growthcraft.org/. GrowthCraft StartUp Community: https://growthcraf…

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The 12 Scenarios of Failure: Applying Chaos Engineering to SAP at AWS 30:03

6M ago30:03

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On this week’s episode, host Conor Bronsdon sit down with Guilherme Sesterheim, SAP DevOps SRE Engineer at AWS. Guilherme delves into applying Chaos Engineering and DevOps principles to SAP, a domain traditionally seen as risk-averse and resistant to rapid innovation. With expertise in both open-source technologies and SAP, Guilherme shares how he’…

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The Tonepot Ep. 7 w/ MOONRAKER! 55:50

6M ago55:50

55:50

In this installment of The Tonepot Podcast we sit down with the punk rock band, MOONRAKER from Los Angeles, California. These guys are legitimately one of my favorite bands right now & it was a true pleasure to sit down and talk tone! EPISODE OVERVEIW: Love Buzzballs? Hate pedalboards? This episode is for you! Wrapping up our season, we got MOONRAK…

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The Build vs. Buy Debate, GenAI and Section 174 | Kelly Vaughn 44:51

6M ago44:51

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On this week’s episode, our hosts Dan Lines and Conor Bronsdon are joined by long-time friend of the show, industry expert, and Director of Engineering at Spot AI, Kelly Vaughn. Together they tackle a range of topics, including how tax laws are impacting engineering teams, the evolving role of AI in software development, and the great build vs. buy…

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Netflix's Blueprint for Building Inspired Engineering Teams | Carol Barrett 33:14

7M ago33:14

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On this week's episode, we're joined by Carol Barrett, the Engineering Leader in Consumer Identity and Access at Netflix. Host Conor Bronsdon interviews Carol to learn about Netflix’s blueprint for success when building engineering teams, and how they foster a culture where inspiration and purpose are at the forefront. Carol shares her valuable ins…

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Unveiling the Hidden Side of Org Charts at the NYTimes 35:00

7M ago35:00

35:00

In this week's episode of Dev Interrupted, co-host Conor Bronsdon is joined by David Yee, VP of Engineering at the New York Times. They dive into the often unseen aspects of organizational structures, discussing how every organization regardless of their defined values and principles, operates with a 'shadow'. David discusses the role of senior lea…

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Scaling ChatGPT: Inside OpenAI's Rapid Growth and Technical Challenges | Evan Morikawa 41:03

7M ago41:03

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What can you learn from the scaling issues OpenAI experienced when Chat-GPT went viral? On this week’s episode, guest host Ben Lloyd Pearson is joined by Evan Morikawa, Engineering Manager at OpenAI. Join us for a first-hand look at the engineering challenges that came with Chat-GPT’s viral success, and the difficulties associated with scaling in r…

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Wiring The Winning Organization pt. 2 | Gene Kim 31:34

7M ago31:34

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Season 4 kicks off with a conversation with Gene Kim, author of several renowned books, including "The Phoenix Project," "The DevOps Handbook," and most recently, "Wiring the Winning Organization." In this episode, Gene candidly shares the trials behind writing what he considers one of his most challenging books, why it was a joy to partner with St…

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Season 3 Finale: Best of 2023, a Glimpse into Season 4, and Holiday Cheer 20:24

8M ago20:24

20:24

Hosts Dan Lines, Conor Bronson, and Ben Lloyd Pearson team up for a special holiday edition of Dev Interrupted. In this season-ending episode, they revisit their favorite moments from Season 3 of the podcast, share a glimpse of what listeners can expect in Season 4, and spread holiday cheer as they reflect on what they're thankful for. The team is …

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Protecting GitHub’s 100M Developers | Jacob DePriest VP, Deputy CSO 37:10

8M ago37:10

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What does protecting the more than 100 million developers on GitHub’s platform take? And what can your team learn from GitHub’s impressive security posture? On this week’s episode, co-host Conor Bronsdon is joined by Jacob DePriest, VP and Deputy Chief Security Officer at GitHub. Join them as they discuss Jacob's journey from the NSA to GitHub, del…

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #23 - Gil Perlberg, Founder, IP Development Strategist - Perl IP Consulting, Co-Founder and Advisor, GrowthCraft 52:59

8M ago52:59

52:59

Gil Perlberg, Founder, IP Development Strategist - Perl IP Consulting, Co-Founder and Advisor, GrowthCraft --- perl-ip.com b4patents.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/perl-ip-consulting/ https://growthcraft-startup-community.mn.co/spaces/7096581/feed the book - Provisional Patent Applications: Use and Abuse (Larry M. Goldstein, Gil Perlberg) ---…

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Wrong Fit, Right Fit | Author Dr. André Martin 33:43

8M ago33:43

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We are in the middle of a crisis of commitment in the workplace – 53% of managers are burnt out, 1 in 3 employees leave their jobs in the first 90 days, and an estimated $7.8 trillion in lost productivity is due to poor organizational fit. On this week’s Dev Interrupted, we uncover the keys to a thriving workplace as co-host Conor Bronsdon is joine…

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #22 - Charlie Pascal, Founder of Pascal Advisory, Co-Founder and Legal Advisor with GrowthCraft 43:47

8M ago43:47

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Links to Charlie Pascal, Founder of Pascal Advisory, Co-Founder and Legal Advisor with GrowthCraft --- LinkedIn (Charlie Pascal) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-pascal-5858673b/ --- GrowthCraft StartUp Community website: https://growthcraft.org/. GrowthCraft StartUp Community: https://growthcraft-startup-community.mn.co/. GrowthCraft StartUp …

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What Engineering Leaders Can Expect In 2024 | Predictions from Ori Keren 30:30

8M ago30:30

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What trends do engineering leaders need to pay attention to, and how will they impact your teams in 2024? This week, co-host Conor Bronsdon is joined by LinearB co-founder and CEO Ori Keren to discuss his predictions for next year. Together they discuss why dev team metrics are here to stay, why Ori doesn’t like the term ‘developer productivity’ [h…

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #21 - Haim Ohayon, Business and Life Coach, In Motion Coach 27:34

8M ago27:34

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Links to Haim Ohayon, Business and Life Coach, In Motion Coach --- Website: https://www.inmotioncoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haim-o/ --- GrowthCraft StartUp Community website: https://growthcraft.org/. GrowthCraft StartUp Community: https://growthcraft-startup-community.mn.co/. GrowthCraft StartUp Assessment: https://xyck0yn9ynr…

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Wiring The Winning Organization | Author Dr. Steven J. Spear 34:59

9M ago34:59

34:59

The story behind why some organizations win big and keep on winning. This week, co-host Conor Bronsdon interviews Dr. Steven J. Spear, renowned MIT senior lecturer, founder, and author, to discuss the core principles from Dr. Spear's new book with Gene Kim, "Wiring The Winning Organization". They delve into why some organizations consistently outpe…

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #20 - Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells, GrowthCraft Advisors 39:07

9M ago39:07

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Updates from the GrowthCraft StartUp Community Podcast --- GrowthCraft StartUp Community website: https://growthcraft.org/. GrowthCraft StartUp Community: https://growthcraft-startup-community.mn.co/. GrowthCraft StartUp Assessment: https://xyck0yn9ynr.typeform.com/to/EoQkzdSL?typeform-source=growthcraft.org. GrowthCraft StartUp Community LinkedIn:…

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Labs: Programmable Workflows & Policy-as-Code | Ben Lloyd Pearson 22:11

9M ago22:11

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With all of the hype around the future impacts of AI, it can be easy to overlook existing solutions that solve some of the biggest pain points faced by your engineering team. On this week’s episode of Dev Interrupted, co-host Conor Bronsdon and LinearB’s Head of Developer Relations, Ben Lloyd Pearson, discuss programmable workflows and how you can …

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Career Journey 6: Your Invitation to the Boardroom 31:56

9M ago31:56

31:56

Ever wonder what it takes to make it to the boardroom? This week's Dev Interrupted is your invitation to the table. Join us as Conor Bronsdon puts host Dan Lines in the hot seat to uncover the secrets to rising through the ranks—from IC to engineering leader with a voice in the board meetings. Together, they discuss balancing tough decisions, team …

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #19 - Vitaliy Schafer, Director - Venture Capital, Private Equity, & Technology Banking at Leader Bank, GrowthCraft Advisor 40:12

9M ago40:12

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Links to Vitaliy Schafer, Director - Venture Capital, Private Equity, & Technology Banking at Leader Bank, GrowthCraft Advisor Website - https://www.leaderbank.com/ LinkedIn (LeaderBank) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leader-bank/ LinkedIn (Vitaliy Schafer) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vbschafer/ --- GrowthCraft StartUp Community website: http…

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Getting Unstuck in Your Career | Charles Max Wood 35:51

9M ago35:51

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Staying on top of emerging trends is difficult enough, so what should you do when your whole career feels, well, stuck? In this week's episode of Dev Interrupted, join co-host Conor Bronsdon and Charles Max Wood, CEO of Top End Devs, as they delve into overcoming career stagnation for developers. They discuss strategies to reignite momentum in your…

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #18 - Kevin Bernard, Co-Founder Local Biochar Corp. 33:43

9M ago33:43

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Links to Kevin Bernard, Co-Founder Local Biochar Corp. LinkedIn (Kevin Bernard) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-bernard-63633843/ --- GrowthCraft StartUp Community website: https://growthcraft.org/. GrowthCraft StartUp Community: https://growthcraft-startup-community.mn.co/. GrowthCraft StartUp Assessment: https://xyck0yn9ynr.typeform.com/to/Eo…

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Career Journey 5: Bringing Diversity to Tech Leadership | Bhavini Soneji 39:32

10M ago39:32

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We know diversity fuels innovation, so how do we bring diversity into engineering leadership? On this week’s episode of Dev Interrupted, Bhavini Soneji joins host Dan Lines for another installment in our series on the career journey of an engineering leader. Bhavini speaks to the synergy between diverse teams and enhanced performance, painting a vi…

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #17 - Christian Fernandez, CEO of NoBee and SubAgent 32:15

10M ago32:15

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Links to Christian Fernandez, CEO of NoBee and SubAgent LinkedIn (Christian Fernandez) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-fernandez-415b2813b/ LinkedIn (SubAgent) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/subagent/ LinkedIn (NoBee) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nobee/ Facebook (NoBee) - https://www.facebook.com/NobeeUSA Website (SubAgent) - http…

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Unpacking DORA’s State of DevOps Report | Nathen Harvey 45:04

10M ago45:04

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What does this year’s Accelerate State of DevOps Report 2023 mean for your team? LinearB & DORA have officially joined forces. On this week’s episode of Dev Interrupted, co-host Conor Bronsdon interviews Nathen Harvey, Head of Google Cloud’s DORA team. With data gathered from over 36,000 global professionals, this year’s report investigated how top…

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GrowthCraft StartUp Community - Episode #16 - Dr. Christopher "Mango" Laine, Just Cooperative Co-Founder, GrowthCraft HealthTech Advisor 40:18

10M ago40:18

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Links to Dr. Christopher "Mango" Laine, Just Cooperative Co-Founder, GrowthCraft HealthTech Advisor --- Website - Just Cooperative - https://nanohive.com/ LinkedIn (Dr. Christopher Laine) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlainephd/ --- GrowthCraft StartUp Community website: https://growthcraft.org/. GrowthCraft StartUp Community: https://gro…

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Career Journey 4: Product-Led & Customer-Obsessed | Bhavini Soneji 39:26

10M ago39:26

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In a world where products are plentiful but genuine customer focus is rare, how do you build an engineering org focused on customer needs? Embark on the 4th chapter of our series on the Career Journey of Engineering Leaders as Dev Interrupted host Dan Lines sits down with the talented, Bhavini Soneji. With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 ye…

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