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Build To Succeed: Digital Experience Design & Product Development; Flutter, AI & Tech Leadership

Very Good Ventures

"Build To Succeed" explores the world of building successful tech products by dissecting the experiences of leaders who have brought ideas to life and nurtured them into long-term successes. The show delves into the delicate balance of speed and resourcefulness required in today"s business landscape, emphasizing the importance of building "the right thing, the right way" – crafting products for longevity while optimizing for business goals. Through interviews with these experienced individuals,

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All Episodes

40:46

Martin Remmelgas, Codemagic — The Power of Community...

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2025/12/03

On this episode, we’re joined by Martin Remmelgas, whose previous roles include Industrial Placement in Singapore and Consultant at Ernst & Young. He is currently CEO at Codemagic, a company deeply embedded in the Flutter ecosystem. Martin discusses his journey from chemistry to technology, how Codemagic became a key player in the Flutter community, and what it takes to scale developer tools from startups to enterprise-level adoption.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:01 Martin shifts from

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53:50

Frank van Puffelen, Puf — Low-Code, No Fear: Building...

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2025/11/12

On this episode, we sit down with Frank van Puffelen — more commonly known as puf — an industry veteran, ex-Googler (2015-2024), and one of the most influential voices in the Firebase and Flutter communities. He shares his journey from software engineering to developer advocacy, offering insights into the changing role of developer relations, the rise of low-code tools, and the impact of AI on how software is built.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.01:39 Frank (puf) started coding in the eight-bit

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42:34

Michael Harker, Ritchie Bros. — The Future of Product...

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2025/10/29

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Michael Harker, whose previous roles include Director of Product Management at Comcast and Director of Corporate and Business Development at SAP. He is currently Vice President of Product Management at Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest marketplace for used commercial equipment. Michael discusses product leadership, customer empathy, and driving digital transformation in a 70-year-old company. Michael also unpacks his journey from startups to enterprise roles and

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47:41

Andrew Brogdon, Google — Developer Relations in the...

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2025/09/03

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Andrew Brogdon, whose background spans creative writing, software engineering, and developer advocacy. Before joining Google, he held roles in advertising technology and has built a reputation as one of the early champions of Flutter. He is currently Staff Developer Relations Engineer at Google, leading efforts that connect the Flutter SDK with its global developer community. Andrew discusses how creative storytelling shapes developer relations, the evolving

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54:59

Pratap Ranade, Arena — The Future of Applied Science...

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2025/08/13

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Pratap Ranade, whose past roles include Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, CEO and Co-Founder at Kimono Labs (acquired by Palantir), Forward Deployed Engineer at Palantir Technologies, and VP of Engineering at Enigma Technologies. Pratap is a physicist, who sold his last company to Palantir and is now CEO and co-founder of Arena. Arena is building Atlas — a platform of AI agents that make it easier to build and test modern hardware — from GPUs and AI

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44:26

Andrew Tunall, Embrace — From QA-Heavy to AI-Ready:...

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2025/07/23

On this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Tunall, whose past roles include VP at New Relic and Technical Product Manager at Amazon Web Services. He is currently President of Embrace, where he leads the company’s product strategy and team operations. Andrew shares his perspective on observability’s growing role in modern app development, how AI is transforming product workflows, and why reliability is a core business value, not just a technical metric. We explore Andrew’s journey from a political

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53:37

Kevin Smith and Mikel Corcuera, Snipd — Small Team,...

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2025/07/10

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Kevin Smith and Mikel Corcuera, Co-Founders at Snipd, the AI-powered podcast app built to help capture and rediscover insights from spoken audio. Kevin and Mikel discuss the origin of Snipd, the challenges of building an AI-native product from scratch, and the role of Flutter in enabling rapid, cross-platform development.Key Takeaways:(01:54) Snipd lets users triple-tap to save podcast clips with AI summaries.(05:53) Snipd utilizes AI to improve capturing

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38:43

Landon Robinson, Etsy — From Platform Silos to...

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2025/06/18

On this episode, we’re joined by Landon Robinson, previously Senior Software Engineer at Superformula, and Mobile Lead at SteadyIQ. He is currently Staff Engineer at Etsy, where he leads platform work on the Etsy Seller app. With over 20 years in the industry, Landon brings deep experience in web, Android, iOS, and Flutter development. He shares how Etsy’s mobile team adopted Flutter to build a more efficient and scalable seller experience.Landon walks us through the team’s unique “away team”

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50:30

Pierre Benz, Headspace — Merging Culture, Codebases,...

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2025/06/02

Pierre Benz, Engineering Manager at Headspace, brings a unique blend of experience in mobile development, agency work, and mental health tech. Before joining Headspace, he held roles at design agency AKQA and in multiple startups spanning IoT and consumer apps. He began his career focused on game development and human-computer interaction at the University of Cape Town, blending technical depth with a keen interest in user psychology.In this episode, Pierre shares how his team at Headspace

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46:51

David Goldman, Celesta Capital — Investing in Deep...

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2025/05/07

On today’s episode, we’re joined by David Goldman, whose career journey includes roles in investment banking and diversified investing before becoming a Partner at Celesta Capital. David shares insights into deep tech investing, the realities of venture capital, and strategies for navigating technological change in dynamic markets. He also reflects on the role of conviction in startups, the evolving impact of AI, and the traits he sees in successful founders and companies.Key Takeaways:(03:16)

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44:20

Brian Abston, The Wendy’s Company — Redefining QSR...

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2025/04/16

Brian Abston, Senior Director of Digital Technology at The Wendy’s Company, brings over two decades of experience in software development, platform architecture and IT leadership. Before joining Wendy’s, he spent four years as IT Director and Platform Architect at SONIC Drive-In, leading digital initiatives in QSR. His background includes roles as a Java Developer at MSCI Inc. and Power Costs, Inc., where he honed his expertise in scalable software solutions and enterprise technology.In this

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41:12

Michael Gyarmathy, PGA of America — How Customer...

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2025/03/26

Michael Gyarmathy, Staff Software Engineer at PGA of America, brings a wealth of experience in full-stack development, cloud-native technologies and DevOps. At PGA of America, Michael leads engineering efforts to enhance the golf experience through digital products like PGA Coach, which helps golf professionals streamline their businesses.In this episode, Michael shares how customer obsession, iterative development and engineering culture drive innovation at PGA of America. He also discusses how

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43:30

Dan Hou, Eskridge — Driving High-Impact Solutions...

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2025/03/05

Dan Hou, Founder and Partner at Eskridge, joins us to discuss how companies can effectively integrate AI into their operations and digital products. With a career spanning Microsoft, Motorola, Huge and Amazon, Dan has spent years identifying paradigm shifts in technology. Now, at Eskridge, he helps mid-market businesses deploy AI strategies that drive real impact.Key Takeaways:(07:08) AI in businesses falls into two categories: internal efficiency and product innovation.(08:51) High-impact AI use

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49:58

Thiago Ghisi, Nubank — Scaling Mobile Platforms To...

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2025/02/19

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Thiago Ghisi, Director of Engineering at Nubank. With nearly two decades of experience in the software industry, Thiago has held roles such as Senior Software Engineering Manager at Apple, Engineering Director, Mobile Engineering at American Express and Senior Quality Assurance Consultant at Thoughtworks.Thiago shares his evolution from hands-on engineering to leadership, insights into building Canonical platforms and the transformative journey of adopting

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47:03

Jorge Coca, Very Good Ventures — Simple Solutions for...

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2025/02/05

On this episode, we’re joined by Jorge Coca, Head of Engineering at Very Good Ventures, whose career spans over a decade of innovative contributions to the Flutter ecosystem and mobile engineering. Jorge’s journey includes pivotal roles at BMW, where he spearheaded Android and Flutter development, and SPR, where he led impactful consulting projects.Jorge discusses the evolution of scalable and user-friendly engineering practices, the importance of aligning technology with business goals and

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44:49

Chris Synan, Keller Williams Realty, Inc. —...

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2025/01/22

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Chris Synan, Vice President of Engineering at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Chris has been with Keller Williams since just before the COVID lockdown and has played a critical role in driving the company’s technology transformation. With experience managing large teams and overhauling systems at companies such as Dell, AMD, CA Technologies, and General Motors, Chris has valuable insights on large-scale innovation, team culture transformation and technological

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33:29

David Chen - Building Autonomous Systems for...

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2025/01/08

On today’s episode, we’re joined by David Chen, whose previous roles include Chief Technology Officer of Skycatch and Senior Software Engineer at Twitter. He is currently Head of Software Services at Agtonomy, where he focuses on building autonomous farming solutions to address labor shortages in agriculture. David shares his journey from drone-based mining technology to robotics in agriculture, offering insights into designing impactful technology.Key Takeaways:(01:14) Autonomous rides set a new

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1:03:47

Sam Moore — Leading Effective Mobile Re-Platforming &...

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2024/11/07

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 scaling

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46:10

Patricia Roller — The Intersection of Design and...

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2024/10/09

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 mistakes.(08:20)

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38:26

Transforming UX: The Power of Design Technology

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2024/09/25

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 and

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