On today’s episode, we’re joined by Sam Moore, VP of Architecture at Betterment, where he has led groundbreaking initiatives, including the re-platforming of mobile codebases from native to Flutter, and the launch of Betterment Checking. Sam’s extensive experience in scaling infrastructure and software architecture has made him a key figure in driving Betterment’s technological advancements.  Sam discusses leading major tech transitions, managing technical debt, fostering innovation and...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Patricia Roller, former co-CEO of Frog Design and current CEO of Vidlet Inc., a company known for pioneering video research in product development. With a rich background in design and leadership, Patricia shares her insights on the critical role of company culture in driving innovation and success within startups. Key Takeaways: (02:10) Culture should be the top priority in any startup. (04:45) The CEO must lead by driving ideas and allowing...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Kyle Crouse, whose previous roles include Senior Manager, Design Technology at Amazon, Principal Design Technologist at frog and Creative Technology Director at Method and Visa. He is currently Director of Concept Technology at Very Good Ventures. Kyle discusses the integration of design and technology in product development.  Key Takeaways: (05:11) Building lean MVPs in startups involves rapid prototyping and quick iterations. (08:46) Integrating design...

Ready to revolutionize your approach to tech? We’re joined by Teresa Wu, VP of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase & Co., whose previous roles include Senior Staff Engineer at tide, and Android and Mobile Lead at Ostmodern. Teresa shares invaluable insights on mastering new technologies like AI and Flutter, emphasizing the critical role of community, curiosity and strategic risk management in successful product development. Key Takeaways: (08:45) AI's broad appeal spans various...

On this episode, we’re joined by Carsten Wierwille, former Executive at ustwo, Method, GlobalLogic and frog, and current Board Director at Very Good Ventures. Carsten shares his insights on building sustainable habits, transforming company culture and balancing purpose with profit. Key Takeaways:  (01:04) The importance of focusing on habits to achieve long-term goals. (03:18) How incremental improvements lead to significant changes. (05:16) The role of a leader in fostering a company’s...

In the first episode of "Build To Succeed,” we’re joined by Eric Seidel, Founder of Shorebird, Co-Founder of Flutter and former Director of Engineering at Google. Eric discusses his career journey, shares insights on building impactful products and tackles distinctive approaches to addressing business challenges, particularly focusing on his work with Flutter and Shorebird. This podcast explores the world of building successful tech products by talking to leaders who have brought ideas to...