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Scaling Tech - The Blueprint for Successful Tech Teams

Are you a CTO, Chief Product Officer or Tech leader? Then this one"s for you: If there was one tool that would help you learn best practices and avoid top mistakes so that you can achieve your goals, would you consider that tool? If you answered "yes," this is the tool you"ve been looking for. Debbie Madden is a serial tech entrepreneur. She is well known for helping teams scale in ways that result in measurable outcomes paired with a strong culture. She is the founder & chair of Stride, a

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29:09

How GenAI + Automation Are Going to Revolutionize...

Scaling Tech - The Blueprint for Successful Tech Teams ·

2025/01/30

Stride’s Michael Carlson and Michael Wytock join this week’s episode to share how Stride’s groundbreaking 100x service is transforming legacy code modernization. They explore how Generative AI and automation are breaking down the barriers that have long made updating outdated systems slow, risky, and politically challenging.The duo shares how Stride 100x streamlines the modernization process by automatically tracing and understanding even the most complex legacy systems. The approach reduces what

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27:19

The Intersection of GenAI and Real Business Value...

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2024/12/03

Mark Kasdorf, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Forge, joins today’s conversation on the transformative power of generative AI in traditional industries. Mark previously founded Intrepid, a pioneering mobile agency that he successfully scaled to a $25 million exit with Accenture.Mark explains Forge’s approach to addressing real-world challenges in the trades, from recruiting and training Gen Z workers to equipping them with AI-enabled tools to replace fossil fuel-dependent systems. He shares how

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20:25

Stride Conductor vs Copilot

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2024/11/19

Stride’s Rob O’Brien and Stephen Meriwether join this week’s conversation highlighting the impact of AI on software development. The duo demonstrates how Stride Conductor, a multi-agent GenAI tool, differs from single-user CodeGen tools like GitHub Copilot by offering tailored solutions for team-based workflows.Unlike cloud-based tools, Stride Conductor operates within a secure company environment, offering complete control over AI model usage. It also supports team-specific customization, ensuring

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28:53

Product Management Across 4 Startups: Lessons Learned...

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2024/10/08

Building and scaling startups involves numerous uncertainties and complexities, from ideation to exit. Many entrepreneurs and tech leaders struggle with innovation risks, team cohesion, and the fear of failure. Today, serial entrepreneur David Hersh shares his lessons from founding and exiting four large companies.David discusses key tech startup challenges, such as product ideation, early monetization, and building strong teams. He offers tech leaders and aspiring founders valuable lessons on

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21:01

How Business Leaders Should Think About Labor Mix...

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2024/09/24

Over the past 18 to 24 months, temporary labor usage in the U.S. has dropped by 15%, despite the strong economic performance. This surprising decline in temp labor penetration highlights a critical shift in workforce strategies and the need for companies to evaluate their labor mix.Hugo Malan, President of Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom, is here to discuss one of the most pressing issues for business leaders today: finding the right labor mix. As a seasoned leader in workforce

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24:54

Ethical AI: How Tech Leaders Can Balance Innovation...

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2024/09/10

As AI continues to shape the future of tech, leaders must ensure they're using it responsibly while maintaining human-centric values. Navigating the ethical complexities of AI is crucial to avoid costly mistakes that could compromise both teams and technology.Today’s episode features Ken Judy, a partner at Stride. Ken has over 30 years of experience in the tech industry, with 15 years spent in executive leadership roles. He highlights the need for accountability and professional ethics in AI

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20:46

The Impact and Potential of AI on Project and Program...

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2024/08/27

AI's rapid evolution is impacting the project management profession. It’s shifting the focus from manual crisis management to strategic oversight, enabling tech leaders to deliver higher-quality outcomes faster and more efficiently.Today’s guest, Adam Roberts, is a seasoned project management expert with over 20 years of experience at major companies such as Disney, Viacom, and NBCUniversal. We are talking about the role of AI in project and program management, exploring its potential, and the

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30:23

Data Science Decoded: The Academia vs Industry...

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2024/08/13

The Harvard Business Review once called data science the “sexiest job in the 21st century.” A decade later, a significant gap exists between academic training and the practical demands of data science in business. Educational programs focus heavily on technical skills without preparing students for real-world challenges.Marco Morales, a seasoned professional, has spent the last decade at the intersection of business and technology, leading data science initiatives in media and entertainment. Marco

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20:49

Deciding When to Ditch Versus Reuse Software with...

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2024/07/30

How do you decide between ditching and reusing software? Nolan Frausto, the CTO of AdaptedMind, discusses his experience leading a complete software rewrite at the education technology startup.AdaptedMind experienced rapid growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing significant issues with its outdated codebase, which had been developed over ten years by a very small team. Nolan explains his process of assessing the current code, identifying fundamental issues, and deciding to rebuild from the

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27:25

Exploring GenAI’s Impact on Tech Debt with Dan Mason

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2024/07/09

Are you a tech leader struggling to control tech debt while navigating the rapid advancements in AI? Stride’s Head of AI, Dan Mason, is here to help us unravel the complexities of using generative AI to manage and prevent the tech debt spiral.Dan explains that GenAI's effect on tech debt largely depends on how organizations use it. With proper guidance and context, GenAI can improve code quality, but without oversight, it can lead to bad code and increased tech debt.Dan highlights the necessity of

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23:58

How to Debug Your Team to Boost Performance with Lisa...

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2024/06/18

Did you know that some principles of code debugging can transform your tech team's productivity? Lisa van Gelder, a tech veteran with over 25 years of experience, shares her journey from debugging code to debugging entire teams.Lisa explains the concept of 'debugging' a tech team, akin to debugging code, which is crucial to identifying and resolving productivity and performance issues. She outlines the importance of metrics, specifically the DORA metrics and cycle time.Lisa advocates for a

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27:08

English is the New Python with Rob O’Brien and Moin...

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2024/06/04

In a world where traditional programming skills are evolving faster than ever, tech leaders must adapt to stay ahead. Today’s guests, Rob O’Brien and Moin Haque, discuss the emerging concept of "English is the new Python." Rob is a partner at Stride and has over 10 years of experience in product and management consulting. Moin is a lead technologist at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) with over 20 years of experience in tech and data analytics.Rob and Moin explain how natural language

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24:02

Remote Work 3 Years Later With Sean Campbell

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2024/05/21

Remote work became increasingly attractive to employees after the pandemic because of its flexibility. Consequently, organizations now have easy access to the best talents worldwide. However, managers have to constantly deal with the overlap of the employees’ home and work life.How can managers help remote workers achieve work-life balance and create objective performance measures to optimize their productivity? Today’s guest has valuable insights for managing remote teams.Sean Campbell, CEO and

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20:12

How to Enter an Industry as a Tech Leader Where you...

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2024/05/07

Getting a new job in today’s labor market is challenging, especially for senior tech leaders exploring new domains. New technologies have emerged, making it harder for job applicants to prove their skills. How do you transition to a new industry as a tech leader without domain expertise?Today’s guest, Kevin Lupowitz, is a seasoned tech leader with over 20 years of experience. He shares his story of transitioning from financial technology to a pivotal role as the head of technology at CLEAR, a global

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22:19

How to Create a Culture of Performance in Teams with...

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2024/04/23

Is your performance review process hindering your team’s optimal performance?In assessing performance, companies often share OKRs equally among team members and then review individual performance at the end of the year based on these shared OKRs. But this approach seems to offer no incentive for teamwork or higher performance.So, how should tech leaders review team performance without hurting teamwork?My guest, Fabio Lessa, is here to help us identify the best strategies for creating a

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27:55

The Critical Role of Financial Literacy for Tech...

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2024/04/09

How do you achieve a company’s mission and financial success in tough economic times?My guest, Anil Beniwal, is here to help us navigate this balance.Anil is Arcadia's CTO and has over two decades of experience in the tech industry. He shares valuable insights on why financial understanding is crucial for CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and Heads of Products.Financial literacy enables CTOs and other leaders to assess the potential ROI of investment, mitigate financial risks, and prioritize spending on

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20:55

How Spotify Optimizes Platform Reuse for Operational...

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2024/03/26

In times of financial constraint, how can tech companies strike the right balance between innovation and efficiency? As budgets tighten and resources become scarce, leaders must make tough decisions about where to invest their time and money.One strategy that has proven effective for many organizations is platform reuse. By building internal platforms that can be leveraged across multiple teams and projects, companies can reduce duplication of effort, improve time to market, and free up resources

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20:54

Agile Kata With Joe Krebs

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2024/02/27

How can we effect change in our tech teams to become more agile? Perhaps you've tried Scrum Agile and found that you're stuck with new vocabulary for the same old problems. If so, you may be ready for Agile Kata!Originating in martial arts, a 'Kata' involves deliberate, repetitive practice to master a form. By practicing business agility with Agile Kata, an organization can build new habits and skills to shift a corporate culture. It certainly worked for Toyota.Today's guest is Joe Krebs, the

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25:55

Conway’s Law and Breaking Down Dev Team Silo With...

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2024/02/13

How can we break down dev team silos for increased communication and a better-quality end product? Reversing Conway's Law is one way to go about it, and today's guest has a wealth of experience on how to do just that!Krishna Bala is the Senior VP of Engineering at Proscia, a medical imaging startup that is fighting cancer with AI-enabled Digital Pathology.Using the case study of Proscia itself, Krishna outlines the benefits of building common elements across teams and handling change management when

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23:52

Scaling Tech Teams To Stand the Test of Time with...

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2024/01/30

Given the challenging times that we live in, how do we scale tech teams that stand the test of time? Brian Lanehart is President, CTO, Chief Risk Officer, & Co-Founder at Momnt.Pronounced 'moment', Momnt is a fintech platform that makes lending easy for your business and financing easy for your customers.Launching in March of 2020, this is a fascinating story that involves coders answering phones to deal with customers while building out their roadmap and starting to scale on the eve of a global

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