Leverage Loop LLC - Learning Discussions https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com Discussions between technology leaders and entrepreneurs about building technology companies that are sustainable and durable for the long term. We will cover leadership, engineering, and product innovation topics. Tue, 02 May 2023 09:26:47 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Technology 1440 episodic Discussions between technology leaders and entrepreneurs about building technology companies that are sustainable and durable for the long term. We will cover leadership, engineering, and product innovation topics. Leverage Loop LLC Leverage Loop LLC No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16247770/Leverage_Loop-Apple.png Leverage Loop LLC - Learning Discussions https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com 144 144 The Engineering Paradox The Engineering Paradox https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/e/the-engineering-paradox/ https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/e/the-engineering-paradox/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 09:26:47 -0400 LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/9a56ae4f-47e3-3ff1-86ef-5dccfdb823db In this episode, Tim LeMaster (Principal Engineer at Pangea Money Transfer and the founder of dev-nops.net) joins the podcast to discuss the Engineering Paradox between building for product-market fit vs building for durability and scale. We explore if the paradox is real or is simply a trap an engineer or product leader can fall into, how to avoid it, and how to ensure everyone in the organization is aligned on trade-offs or decisions that need to be made. We also take some time to explore contemporary topics like engineering learning and how ChatGPT will impact software engineering. 

]]> In this episode, Tim LeMaster (Principal Engineer at Pangea Money Transfer and the founder of dev-nops.net) joins the podcast to discuss the Engineering Paradox between building for product-market fit vs building for durability and scale. We explore if the paradox is real or is simply a trap an engineer or product leader can fall into, how to avoid it, and how to ensure everyone in the organization is aligned on trade-offs or decisions that need to be made. We also take some time to explore contemporary topics like engineering learning and how ChatGPT will impact software engineering. 

]]> Leverage Loop LLC false No 3830 5 full Scaling an Organization for Growth (From the Engineering at Root Podcast) Scaling an Organization for Growth (From the Engineering at Root Podcast) https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/e/scaling-an-organization-for-growth-from-the-engineering-at-root-podcast/ https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/e/scaling-an-organization-for-growth-from-the-engineering-at-root-podcast/#comments Sun, 30 Apr 2023 21:51:37 -0400 LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/6216c516-b651-3c4f-ac05-202d7d00e0ec This is a throwback podcast recording from 2019 when Jason Berwanger and I discuss scaling an engineering organization for sustainable growth. We dive into preserving ownership, agility, and culture in a rapidly scaling team. From how the team balances empowerment with bureaucratic processes to developing talent management, this episode tackles the main components of growing a high-performance team in a niche industry. Even though the economic landscape looks completely different than it did in 2019, these approaches are still just as relevant and right today as they were in 2019. 

 

This podcast was part of the Engineering at Root Podcast (Root Insurance) which is unfortunately no longer published. 

]]> This is a throwback podcast recording from 2019 when Jason Berwanger and I discuss scaling an engineering organization for sustainable growth. We dive into preserving ownership, agility, and culture in a rapidly scaling team. From how the team balances empowerment with bureaucratic processes to developing talent management, this episode tackles the main components of growing a high-performance team in a niche industry. Even though the economic landscape looks completely different than it did in 2019, these approaches are still just as relevant and right today as they were in 2019. 

 

This podcast was part of the Engineering at Root Podcast (Root Insurance) which is unfortunately no longer published. 

]]> Leverage Loop LLC false No 3534 4 full Identifying and Delivering on Big Innovation Bets Identifying and Delivering on Big Innovation Bets https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/e/identifying-and-delivering-on-big-innovation-bets/ https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/e/identifying-and-delivering-on-big-innovation-bets/#comments Sat, 22 Apr 2023 09:00:45 -0400 LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/29b210c3-8576-3791-a603-42c70d842224 I have a long discussion with Andrew Ruud about how he identifies big innovation bets. In this discussion, Andrews shares how he uses intersection points to identify non-obvious innovation big bets, how he thinks about build vs acquire, how he executes against big ideas, and the mistakes he sees other leaders make when trying to make big bets. At the end of the episode, Andrew asks me some unexpected questions on building with pragmatism and on how I have learned to identify the right career bets to make that I found very thought-provoking. 

]]> I have a long discussion with Andrew Ruud about how he identifies big innovation bets. In this discussion, Andrews shares how he uses intersection points to identify non-obvious innovation big bets, how he thinks about build vs acquire, how he executes against big ideas, and the mistakes he sees other leaders make when trying to make big bets. At the end of the episode, Andrew asks me some unexpected questions on building with pragmatism and on how I have learned to identify the right career bets to make that I found very thought-provoking. 

]]> Leverage Loop LLC false No 4346 1 3 full Using Great Data Architecture to Create a Competitive Advantage Using Great Data Architecture to Create a Competitive Advantage https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/e/using-great-data-architecture-to-create-a-competitive-advantage/ https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/e/using-great-data-architecture-to-create-a-competitive-advantage/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:37:00 -0500 yt:video:9wUbN8RgpF0 In this discussion, Jason Berwanger (Chief Architect at Leapfin) and I discuss what goes into building a great data architecture, how you can identify if you have issues leveraging data to make decisions, some of the signs and symptoms of a bad data architecture, and how you can take advantage of a great data architecture to create a strategic advantage for your organization.

]]> In this discussion, Jason Berwanger (Chief Architect at Leapfin) and I discuss what goes into building a great data architecture, how you can identify if you have issues leveraging data to make decisions, some of the signs and symptoms of a bad data architecture, and how you can take advantage of a great data architecture to create a strategic advantage for your organization.

]]> Leverage Loop LLC false No 2413 1 2 full 3 Tips for Preventing Start-up Failure from Lack of Innovation 3 Tips for Preventing Start-up Failure from Lack of Innovation https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/e/3-tips-for-preventing-start-up-failure-from-lack-of-innovation/ https://LeverageLoopLLC.podbean.com/e/3-tips-for-preventing-start-up-failure-from-lack-of-innovation/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:13:00 -0500 yt:video:-ClsziMglnw Continuation of the Leverage Loop Article "Features vs Re-Architecture: Do You Have the Right Balance?". We share 3 tips for maximizing your feature and architectural investments to prevent start-up failure from a lack of innovation.

]]> Continuation of the Leverage Loop Article "Features vs Re-Architecture: Do You Have the Right Balance?". We share 3 tips for maximizing your feature and architectural investments to prevent start-up failure from a lack of innovation.

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