I help leaders think systemically about growth, transformation, and building leverage.
I speak about what I've learned building and scaling companies for 20 years: how to think systematically about growth, how to lead product and engineering organizations through transformation, and how to build leverage into everything you do.
My talks aren't theory. They're pattern recognition from repeatedly doing the hard work of scaling—from 250K to 7M units, from 5 to 200 people, through acquisitions, rebrands, and market shifts.
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Podcast Appearances, Features & Talks
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What does it even mean to be a full stack developer in 2019? Can one developer realistically have a solid understanding of all the components of a modern web stack? Let's zoom out and talk about just how far we've come, and how to set realistic expectations for developers.
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What does engineering leadership have in common with an ancient, interdimensional war between the forces of good and evil? Tune in to hear me talk about why I think the hit 90s television show "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" is THE great underappreciated leadership roadmap of the last thirty years.
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I joined DevInterrupted to discuss how engineering leaders can navigate unrealistic expectations and pressures, drawing from my experiences and relating product roadmaps to the less-than-tangible UFO disclosure we’ve seen in recent years.
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Once again, teaming up with the Engineering Leadership Summit folks, I talked about Till being acquired by Best Egg. We touched on everything from choosing the right acquirer, to team transparency, cultural cohesion, and much more!
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On Crafted, host Dan Blumberg speaks with engineers, designers, and product people of all stripes to explore great products and the craft of software development. In this edition, we talk about Till’s mission and the challenges of building in the rental housing industry.
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I spoke with IEEE about my journey through tech, leadership, and product management.