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Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

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Ep 563: ChatGPT's New Custom GPT's: Advanced techniques to win back time 46:52

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Think you know ChatGPT's custom GPTs? 🤔 Probably not. Last week, we tackled the basics and what's new with OpenAI's refreshed GPTs. For this AI Working Wednesdays episode, we're getting into some advanced techniques to hep you win back time. ↳ using the crazy powerful o3 model to your GPT's advantage ↳ context stacking ↳ custom actions to connect to third party sites Yeah.... don't sleep on this one shorties. Ep 563: ChatGPT's New Custom GPT's: Advanced techniques to win back time Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo and connect with other AI leaders on LinkedIn. Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineup Website: YourEverydayAI.com Email The Show: info@youreverydayai.com Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn Topics Covered in This Episode: Custom GPTs: Advanced Techniques Overview OpenAI's Context Stacking Strategy O3 Model's Thinking Capabilities Building Efficient Custom GPTs Custom Actions and API Integration Zapier Integration for Dynamic Data ChatGPT's Context Window Management Creating Evergreen Podcast Content Timestamps: 00:00 Custom GPTs: Evolution and Insights 03:23 "Mastering GPT Context Stacking" 09:31 "Context Stacking in Chat GPT" 11:20 GPT Context Switching Advantage 15:33 Customizable GPT Usage Explained 19:51 Evergreen Episode Update Strategy 21:44 Optimizing AI for Continued Learning 23:48 "O-Series Models: Advanced AI Capabilities" 28:41 Building GPTs for Episode Research 30:03 GPT Model Customization and Sharing 33:18 Securing API Keys in GPTs 36:55 Zapier Enhances GPT Email Capabilities 42:12 "Use Chrome Extensions for Tokens" 43:48 "AI at Work Wednesdays Survey" Keywords: OpenAI's custom GPTs, advanced techniques, save time, context stacking, o three model, ChatGPT updates, logic and reasoning, plan ahead capabilities, agentic tools, custom actions, third party data, API, building GPTs, leveraging AI, context window, transformer model, generative AI, organization usage, fine tuning performance, productivity enhancement, AI agents, AI tools integration, custom configuration, everyday applications, tech strategies, new rendition, midweek break, AI experts, smarter AI usage, AI-powered planning, AI transformations. Ep 563: Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Square keeps up so you don't have to slow down. Get everything you need to run and grow your business—without any long-term commitments. And why wait? Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/jordan. Run your business smarter with Square. Get started today.…

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Building software products requires caring more about the product than it does the technology used to build the product. On this podcast, we discuss bringing a product driven mindset to every step of the product development process.

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Rethinking Requirements When Engineers Are No Longer the Bottleneck with Chris Rickard 30:49

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Breaking Through Requirements Hell: How AI is Revolutionizing Software Development 🚀 In this compelling exploration of technological transformation, host Matt Watson connects with Chris Rickard, founder of UserDoc, broadcasting from Vietnam. Their conversation unveils a profound shift happening across the software industry—one where artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the relationship between business stakeholders and development teams. What emerges is a fascinating paradox: as AI accelerates coding capabilities, the critical constraint shifts from "how do we build it?" to "what exactly should we build?" Chris's journey from software engineer to product innovator illustrates this transformation, revealing how traditional bottlenecks are being reimagined through AI-powered requirements management. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Download the FREE Offshore Hiring Guide: https://hirefullscale.com/offshore-hiring-guide UserDoc: https://userdoc.com Chris Rickard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrickard/ Key Discussion Points: AI-Powered Requirements Creation: How UserDoc accelerates requirements by 50-70% while maintaining human oversight Reverse Engineering Legacy Systems: Converting complex source code (including COBOL) into understandable business features The Shifting Development Bottleneck: Why clarity becomes paramount when AI makes development faster Integration with Modern Workflows: Connecting requirements directly to AI coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 - The Universal Developer Dilemma 02:28 - Genesis of UserDoc 07:57 - Beyond Product Managers: Who Really Needs This 14:40 - Technical Challenges of Code Analysis 22:44 - The Great Bottleneck Shift 27:04 - Pricing and Market Accessibility Ready to break free from requirements chaos and accelerate your development workflow? The conversation with Chris Rickard reveals a pivotal moment in software development—where AI amplifies human potential rather than replacing it. Share your own requirements management challenges in the comments below. How has AI changed your development process? What bottlenecks are you experiencing as coding becomes more automated?…

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How Boddle's Product-Driven Approach Built Educational Games That Kids Ask Parents to Buy with Clarence Tan 29:05

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Learning Through Play: How Boddle Built Educational Games That Kids Actually Want In this insightful conversation, Matt Watson talks with Clarence Tan, founder and CEO of Boddle Learning, about their journey building educational games that have reached over 10 million users. Clarence shares how they tackled the classic problem of educational games - how to make them as engaging as regular games while maintaining educational value. By creating fun games first and then "sneaking in" learning content, Boddle has found success in the competitive educational technology space. The most valuable lesson? Get out of the office and actually watch users interact with your product. Rather than spending money on complex analytics, the Boddle team discovered their biggest product issues simply by visiting classrooms and observing how kids used their app. Clarence also shares how they eventually cracked the monetization code by understanding that parents were buying subscriptions not because they understood the educational benefits, but because their kids wanted the in-game items. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://newsletter.productdriven.com/ Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ GET THE PRODUCT DRIVEN BOOK: https://productdriven.com/book Check out Boddle here: https://www.boddlelearning.com/ Key Discussion Points: 🎮 Building educational games that are genuinely fun first 🧠 How Boddle "sneaks in" learning content after establishing engaging gameplay 💰 The journey from zero users to 10 million through COVID and beyond 📊 Why watching actual users beats fancy analytics tools 🔑 The monetization breakthrough: understanding kids are the real decision makers 🚀 Pivoting from building many games to focusing on the most successful one 📱 How Boddle connects with both teachers and parents Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:46 - Origins of Boddle Learning 02:08 - Making Education Fun Through Games 04:17 - Early Funding and Productization 05:36 - Impact of COVID on Growth 07:42 - Getting on the White House Educational Resources List 08:19 - Server Challenges with Rapid Growth 09:04 - Moving to Tulsa for VC Funding 10:30 - The "Leaky Bucket" Discovery 11:21 - Monetization Challenges 13:57 - Finding the Most Popular Game Mode 14:51 - The Pet Battle Game Success 15:58 - NFT Experiment Mistakes 16:52 - Keeping Education in Fun Games 18:45 - The Power of Classroom Observation 20:47 - First-Time User Experience Issues 22:32 - Learning to Sell to Parents Through Kids 25:40 - Tapping Into the Entertainment Wallet 26:45 - Boddle Bucks and Future Growth 27:38 - Impact and Educational Value Ready to transform your child's screen time into learning time? Visit https://www.boddlelearning.com/ to try their educational games that kids actually want to play!…

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How Feedback Loops Transform Development Efficiency with Ashley Davis 29:04

19일 전29:04

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In this enlightening conversation with author Ashley Davis, Matt Watson explores the concept of feedback-driven development and how it shapes effective software engineering practices. Ashley, author of "Bootstrapping Microservices" and the upcoming "The Feedback-Driven Developer," shares valuable insights on how developers can leverage feedback loops to enhance their productivity, make better decisions, and deliver more value to customers. They discuss the shifting landscape of software development in the age of AI, the importance of personal feedback systems, and why understanding product priorities is crucial for modern developers. 🔗 Essential Links: 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ GET THE PRODUCT DRIVEN BOOK: https://productdriven.com/book Ashley Davis on Twitter: @ashleydavis75 "Bootstrapping Microservices" book: Manning.com/books/bootstrapping-microservices-with-docker-kubernetes-and-terraform "The Feedback-Driven Developer" (Early Access): Manning.com Key Discussion Points: 🔄 The concept of personal feedback loops in the development process 🎯 How prioritizing by "value over cost to deliver" leads to better decisions 🔍 The critical importance of getting clarity before diving into code 🚀 Why prototyping is one of the most effective feedback mechanisms 🤖 How AI is shifting the bottleneck from engineering to product decision-making ⚠️ The pitfall of "moving fast in the wrong direction" with AI assistance 🧩 Techniques for self-review and maintaining working code 🏗️ When microservices architecture makes sense (and when it doesn't) Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:25 - The Experience of Being a Tech Book Author 00:53 - Origins of "The Feedback-Driven Developer" Book 02:11 - Defining "Feedback" in Software Development 03:52 - The Importance of Understanding Trade-offs 05:35 - Ensuring You're Working on the Right Thing 07:34 - Getting Feedback on Implementation Approaches 09:06 - Clarity as the Fuel of Software Development 11:16 - AI's Impact on the Software Development Bottleneck 13:13 - Why the Best Developers Think Like Product Owners 14:54 - Process Theater vs. Value Delivery 16:19 - Building Feedback into Your Development Loop 17:23 - Production Monitoring and Performance Feedback 19:32 - Key Insights and Aha Moments from the Book 22:44 - Developers QA-ing Their Own Code 25:21 - When to Use Microservices Architecture 27:43 - Book Information and Closing Thoughts Ready to transform your development process with effective feedback systems? Get early access to "The Feedback-Driven Developer" at Manning.com by searching for the book title. New chapters are released every month or two, and the first three chapters are available now. Check the show notes for a special discount code for our listeners!…

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Product-Led Growth vs. VC Funding: Lessons from 25 Bootstrapped Startups with John Rush 33:29

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Bootstrapping vs VC: John Rush on Building 25 Successful Products 🚀 In this enlightening episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson sits down with serial tech entrepreneur John Rush. Known for his prominent presence on social media platforms like Twitter (X) and LinkedIn, John shares his journey from VC-backed companies to successfully bootstrapping 25 different startups over the past 15 years. The conversation explores the stark differences between venture-backed and bootstrapped business models, the importance of UX in product development, and how focusing on solving specific problems has led to his remarkable success. John provides valuable insights on identifying your strengths as a founder, why empathy for users matters more than code quality, and his unique approach to product development that allows him to launch multiple successful tools with minimal failure rapidly. His clear vision of building a lasting company that helps bootstrappers achieve a better work-life balance inspires developers considering the entrepreneurial path. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://newsletter.productdriven.com/ Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Chapters: 00:03 - Introduction to John Rush 00:31 - Thoughts on the "Indie Hacker" term 02:06 - VC-backed vs. Bootstrapped business models 04:30 - Creating and managing 25 different products 06:23 - Product success rate and failure assessment 08:32 - The seven tools driving 90% of revenue 11:22 - Competing in crowded markets 13:53 - Technology stack and code sharing across products 15:50 - The critical importance of UX in product design 23:19 - Approach to advertising and marketing 25:48 - Advice for software engineers considering entrepreneurship 30:57 - Long-term vision and goals 32:31 - Final words of wisdom Transform your product development journey! Dive deeper into the entrepreneurial mindset that drives successful tech innovations. Whether you're a seasoned founder or just beginning your startup adventure, these resources will help you navigate the path with confidence and vision. 🚀…

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AI Adoption Strategies: Inspiring Developer Teams to Embrace Intelligent Tools with Senad Santic 37:09

5 weeks 전37:09

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AI and Agency Evolution: Navigating the Future of Software Development 🚀 In this thought-provoking episode of Product Driven, Matt Watson welcomes Senad Santic, owner of Zendev software development agency and founder of LinkBound. They dive deep into how AI is reshaping software development agencies, training strategies for developers in this evolving landscape, and the challenges of diversifying from agencies into SaaS products. Both entrepreneurs share valuable insights on balancing innovation with realistic business concerns while navigating the rapidly changing technological environment. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Key Discussion Points: The economic impact on dev agencies across different regions and markets How AI tools like Lovable are changing the MVP development landscape The increasing complexity of software development careers and adaptation challenges Strategies for training developers to embrace AI while developing product thinking The practical challenges of building SaaS products within an agency model Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:08 - Economic Impact on Development Agencies 05:38 - AI's Impact on Development Businesses 07:16 - AI Tools for MVP Development 10:47 - The Reality of Using AI for Rapid Prototyping 15:28 - The Growing Complexity of Software Development 18:34 - Training Developers in Product Thinking and AI 24:24 - Why Business People Won't Replace Developers 28:27 - Building SaaS Products Within an Agency Model 33:23 - Structuring Teams for Product Development 35:06 - Conclusion and Parting Thoughts Don't let your team fall behind in the AI revolution! The agencies that embrace these tools today will dominate the market tomorrow. Start your AI adoption journey now and transform how your developers work.…

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Three Core Principles CTOs Use to Create an Engineering Culture that Inspires and Retains Top Talent with John Durrant 29:15

6 weeks 전29:15

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Building Human-Centric Engineering Teams: Culture, Motivation, & Purpose 🛠️ In this episode of Product Driven, Matt Watson talks with John Durant, founder of Human Centric Engineering, about the critical elements that create high-performing engineering cultures. John explains how mastery, autonomy, and purpose form the foundation of intrinsic motivation for engineers and how courage enables teams to overcome organizational fear. They explore the challenges of Agile implementation, bureaucracy's impact on innovation, and practical approaches to measuring and improving engineering culture. This conversation reveals how small, intentional changes can transform team dynamics and why engineers have more power to shape their work environment than they realize. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://newsletter.productdriven.com/ Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Key Discussion Points: The three pillars of intrinsic motivation are mastery, autonomy, and purpose How Agile became "Frankenstein's monster" after starting with human-centered intentions The importance of courage as the foundation for cultural transformation Why fear is the operating system of many companies and how it limits potential How small, bite-sized cultural changes create sustainable improvement The power engineers have to shape their own work environment Why company culture is essentially a collection of habits Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to John Durant and Human-Centric Engineering 02:08 - The Agile paradox: from human needs to bureaucracy 04:44 - How bureaucracy starts with good intentions but becomes restrictive 06:11 - Measuring engineering culture through team experience 09:49 - Self-determination theory: mastery, autonomy, and purpose 14:38 - Courage as the foundation for cultural improvement 19:08 - Creating cultural change through bite-sized initiatives 23:10 - Engineers feeling misunderstood and apathetic about change 25:39 - The power of hope and finding meaning in engineering work 26:46 - Resources for improving engineering culture 👉 Ready to transform your engineering culture? Like, subscribe, and share this episode with your team. Visit Human Centric Engineering to access their free culture survey tools and join the conversation about building better engineering environments!…

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AI in QA Testing: How TestChimp is Revolutionizing Software Quality Assurance with Nuwan Samarasekera 29:16

7 weeks 전29:16

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🧪 The AI Testing Revolution: Reimagining QA in the Era of Generative Intelligence In this intellectually stimulating conversation, Matt Watson and Nuwan Samarasekera (Founder & CEO of TestChimp) explore the transformative impact of generative AI on software testing methodologies. As AI accelerates development cycles, discover why testing has emerged as the new bottleneck and how innovative approaches are creating the perfect balance between deterministic reliability and adaptive intelligence. This forward-looking discussion examines the shifting landscape of software quality assurance as AI-accelerated development creates new challenges and opportunities. Through exploration of TestChimp's innovative approach, discover how AI can transform testing through script generation, self-healing capabilities, and exploratory testing—while maintaining the critical balance between autonomous capabilities and human oversight that ensures reliable software delivery. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Connect with Nuwan Samarasekera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nuwansam/ Check out TestChimp: https://testchimp.i Key Discussion Points: 🧠 The paradigm shift as AI transforms development bottlenecks into testing challenges 💡 Balancing deterministic reliability with adaptive intelligence in testing 🔄 The critical difference between AI at authoring time versus runtime execution ⚡ How AI observes manual testing to generate maintainable test scripts 📊 The role of exploratory testing and "monkey testing" in comprehensive QA 🌱 Self-healing test scripts that maintain integrity through UI changes 🚀 Using browser-based AI agents to evaluate intuitive user experience Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and AI testing landscape 0:59 - GenAI's impact on development cycles 2:51 - The new bottleneck in software delivery 4:40 - Comparing development to testing complexity 6:42 - Balancing predictability with adaptation 8:01 - The pessimistic mindset needed for testing 10:41 - The challenge of deterministic AI testing 12:48 - The danger of AI adapting to bugs 14:28 - TestChimp's approach to AI-assisted testing 16:54 - Using AI to determine what to test 19:27 - Exploratory testing and its conversion to scripts 22:58 - Browser-based AI as UX testing methodology 25:14 - TestChimp's unique approach and capabilities Transform your understanding of software quality assurance in the AI era through this intellectual exploration of where deterministic reliability meets adaptive intelligence. Join our journey into the future of testing, where AI becomes not just a tool for development but a catalyst for comprehensive quality control that keeps pace with accelerated innovation.…

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Solving the Hidden Challenges of Growing Engineering Teams at Scale with Gleb Braverman from HackerPulse 22:47

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🔍 Engineering Visibility: Unlocking Team Performance at Scale with Hacker Pulse In this intellectually stimulating exploration, Matt Watson and Gleb Braverman (Founder & CEO of Hacker Pulse) delve into the universal challenges that emerge when engineering organizations reach critical mass. From identifying "ghost engineers" to optimizing team composition across time zones, discover why seemingly unique organizational challenges are actually common patterns that can be systematically addressed through data-driven insights. This thought-provoking discussion examines the evolutionary challenges engineering organizations face as they scale beyond the natural limits of human supervision. Through Hacker Pulse's research with hundreds of engineering leaders, Gleb reveals that despite each organization believing their challenges are unique, most face identical visibility and optimization problems once team sizes cross critical thresholds. The conversation explores how algorithmic team assembly, natural language analytics, and integrated performance metrics can transform engineering leadership from gut feelings to data-driven decisions. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Connect with Gleb Braverman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glebbraverman/ Check out HackerPulse here: https://hackerpulse.io Key Discussion Points: 🧠 The critical 70-75 person threshold where visibility problems emerge 💡 Transitioning from technical metrics to people-oriented optimization 🔄 Using AI-powered team assembly to reduce team formation from weeks to minutes ⚡ Detecting workload imbalances and meeting inefficiencies across distributed teams 📊 The "ghost engineer" phenomenon and its impact on high-performing teammates 🌱 Building a culture of customer centricity through strategic hiring practices 🚀 Leveraging natural language queries to transcend static dashboards Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction to engineering visibility challenges 0:54 - Critical team size thresholds 2:11 - Common engineering leadership pain points 3:49 - Tools limitations in scaling organizations 4:22 - AI-powered team assembly approaches 5:22 - Evaluating engineering metrics frameworks 8:12 - Identifying and addressing people problems 10:20 - Universal engineering management challenges 12:33 - The future of engineering analytics 15:29 - The "ghost engineer" phenomenon 18:05 - Maintaining customer focus at scale 20:10 - Upcoming trends in engineering productivity Transform your understanding of engineering productivity beyond individual performance metrics to organizational optimization through this intellectual exploration of how data can illuminate the human dynamics of technical teams. Join our journey into the future of engineering leadership, where visibility at scale becomes the foundation for sustained innovation and operational excellence.…

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How Full Scale Ventures Builds Product-Driven Startups with Craig Ferril 30:42

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Full Scale Ventures Launches & The Power of Venture Studios 🚀 In this transformative episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson introduces his exciting new venture with Craig Ferril—Full Scale Ventures. They dive deep into the concept of venture studios, exploring various models and explaining why they've launched their own. The conversation reveals how their combined expertise in technology, strategy, and operations positions them to create successful startups with significantly lower risk by leveraging global talent and shared resources. Craig Ferril joins Matt Watson as Chief Strategy Officer for Full Scale Ventures, bringing operational excellence and people-focused leadership to complement Matt's product expertise. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ GET THE PRODUCT DRIVEN BOOK: https://productdriven.com/book EngagePath: https://engagepath.com (Sign up for beta or waitlist) Key Discussion Points: What is a venture studio, and how does it differ from VCs, accelerators, and incubators The advantages of building products with offshore talent at a fraction of US costs Why traditional VC models often fail founders despite successful exits Introduction of their first product: EngagePath—a tool for social selling How Full Scale's existing resources provide an "unfair advantage" in startup creation Episode Chapters: 00:07 - Introduction to Full Scale Ventures 01:39 - Defining the venture studio model 03:31 - Their specific approach to venture building 07:55 - Leveraging Full Scale's existing resources 10:03 - The talent advantage in global teams 13:49 - Problems with traditional VC and PE models 17:23 - The rise of "seed strapping" as an alternative 22:42 - The perfect partnership chemistry 24:19 - Introducing EngagePath, their first product 28:49 - Closing thoughts on their exciting journey Are you intrigued by the venture studio model? Take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey! Visit EngagePath.com to join the waitlist for their first product, or connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn to explore potential collaboration opportunities. If you're looking to build your software product with experienced teams at affordable rates, check out FullScale.io to see how their global talent model can accelerate your vision into reality. Subscribe to the podcast for upcoming episodes featuring more insights from the venture studio's journey!…

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When Great CTOs Go Into Beast Mode with Ron Timoshenko 26:16

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🦸‍♂️ Unlocking CTO Mode: When Technical Leaders Become Innovation Heroes In this intellectually stimulating conversation, Matt Watson and Ron Timoshenko (CIO of Rimbull Health) unpack the multifaceted nature of the CTO role and explore the critical moments when technical leaders must activate their "beast mode" to drive innovation. Through candid discussion about leadership styles, technical debt, and the balance between creativity and process, discover how effective CTOs navigate between wartime innovation and peacetime stability. This thought-provoking dialogue examines the evolving nature of technical leadership and the delicate balance between creative innovation and operational discipline. Through personal anecdotes and industry examples, Matt and Ron explore how CTOs must strategically activate their "Power Rangers helmet" moments—times when bureaucracy gets cut, decisions accelerate, and technical leaders leverage their unique position to solve critical challenges that move organizations forward. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ GET THE PRODUCT DRIVEN BOOK: https://productdriven.com/book Connect with Ron Timoshenko: https://twitter.com/rtimoshenko Website: https://www.ronaldtimoshenko.com/ Key Discussion Points: 🧠 The five dimensions of engineering leadership are strategic, operational, technical, product, and security 💡 The critical balance between creative innovation and disciplined process 🔄 Navigating between "wartime" innovation and "peacetime" stability cycles ⚡ Recognizing when to activate "CTO mode" to overcome organizational barriers 📊 How technical founders create an outsized impact through product understanding 🌱 The evolution from "lone hacker" to strategic technical mentor 🚀 Balancing technical mentorship with product-oriented leadership Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and role definitions 1:24 - Security considerations in technical leadership 3:02 - Initial perceptions of "CTO mode" 5:14 - Contrasting technical leadership with heroism 8:12 - Balancing artistry with operational discipline 10:58 - Peacetime vs. wartime technical leadership 13:30 - The innovator's dilemma in established companies 16:37 - Beast mode activation through frustration 19:32 - Cutting through organizational bureaucracy 22:12 - The 10X developer phenomenon 24:20 - Product-focused technical mentorship Transform your understanding of technical leadership through this exploration of when and how to activate your own "CTO mode." Whether you're a founder, technical leader, or aspiring CTO, discover the strategic mindset that allows innovation to flourish while maintaining the organizational discipline necessary for sustainable growth.…

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Great CTOs Think Like Product Managers with Mark Eagle 26:14

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The Evolution of Technical Roles in Modern Startups 🚀 In this illuminating conversation, Matt Watson engages with Mark Eagle, a veteran startup advisor and former CTO, to explore the transformative landscape of technical leadership in today's startup ecosystem. They delve into the critical misalignment between prestigious job titles and actual responsibilities, focusing on the evolving CTO role. Mark shares valuable insights on how product thinking is rapidly becoming the defining skill for technical leaders as AI revolutionizes software development practices. Together, they unpack why understanding customer needs, business objectives, and strategic decision-making fundamentally differentiates exceptional technical leaders from those who primarily focus on coding. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ GET THE PRODUCT DRIVEN BOOK: https://productdriven.com/book 🔗 Connect with Mark Eagle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markeagle/ Key Discussion Points: 🏗️ The fundamental misalignment between CTO titles and actual responsibilities in early-stage startups 💡 Why the combination of product thinking and technical architecture creates successful technical leaders 🔄 How AI and modern development tools are shifting bottlenecks from engineering to product decision-making 👂 The undervalued importance of listening skills for both engineers and sales professionals 🌉 Practical strategies for connecting engineers directly with customers to improve outcomes 🧠 Why strategic trade-off conversations are critical yet frequently overlooked 🚀 The accelerating future of software development as AI capabilities expand 🌱 Intentional versus unintentional technical debt management Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:26 - The Challenges Beyond Technical Skills 01:19 - Defining the CTO Role: Common Misconceptions 03:16 - The Formula for Startup CTO Success 05:15 - How Agile Lost Customer Connection 07:19 - The Importance of Strategic Trade-off Conversations 09:22 - Why Every Executive Is in Sales 11:49 - The Critical Listening Skills for Engineers 14:30 - The Real Product: User Value, Not Code 17:24 - Scaling Beyond Individual Coding 20:47 - The Coming Shift: AI's Impact on Development 22:06 - Product Thinking vs. Technical Skills 24:19 - Closing Thoughts and Contact Information Ready to transform your approach to technical leadership and product development? Download our FREE eBook "Product-First Teams" to learn how successful organizations are reimagining their technical structures for maximum impact. Visit https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams today and start your journey toward more effective, customer-focused technical leadership.…

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We Are All On The Product Team Now with Anton Zaides 32:21

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Engineering Empathy: How Anton Zaides Bridges the Gap Between Developers and Business Needs In this insightful episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson connects with Anton Zaides, an engineering manager from Israel, to explore how developers can better understand the business context and big picture behind their work. They dive into the transformative impact of AI coding tools, the critical importance of developer empathy, and how firsthand experience with end users dramatically improves product decisions. The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Matt and Anton discuss how AI coding tools are dramatically accelerating development, requiring engineers to understand the business context more deeply to make independent decisions. Matt and Anton agree that the traditional separation between "product decides what, engineering decides how" is breaking down, and successful organizations need to distribute product thinking across the entire team. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Connect with Anton Zaides: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-zaides/ Check out Manager.dev : https://www.manager.dev/ Key Discussion Points: How AI coding tools like Cursor are creating a 5-6x productivity boost and shifting development bottlenecks The importance of connecting engineers directly to business outcomes and customer experiences Anton's journey to becoming a licensed drone pilot to understand his agricultural tech customers truly Breaking down silos between product management and engineering teams The future evolution of product and engineering roles in an AI-accelerated development world Episode Chapters: 00:03 - Introduction and Background 01:01 - The Impact of AI on Development Speed 02:18 - Shifting Bottlenecks in Software Development 04:45 - Product Manager and Engineer Dynamics 07:01 - Creating Customer Feedback Loops 09:10 - Anton's Experience Becoming a Drone Pilot 11:52 - The Value of Firsthand User Experience 14:04 - Empathy and Caring for Users 16:24 - Understanding Customer Problems vs Just Using Software 19:22 - Overcoming Fear of Public Content Creation 22:26 - Encouraging Developers to Share Their Work 25:54 - The Evolution of Product and Engineering Roles 29:37 - The Future of Engineering Management Whether you're in engineering leadership, product management, or development, this conversation offers practical strategies for breaking down silos and creating more empathetic, business-focused engineering teams.…

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The Developer’s Guide to Building a Personal Brand with Corey House 33:01

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The Developer as the Product: Cory House on Building a Personal Brand in Tech 🚀 In this engaging episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson reconnects with long-time colleague Cory House, a renowned React consultant, Pluralsight author, and software development thought leader. They explore the fascinating journey of building a personal brand in technology. Cory shares his evolution from full-time developer to independent consultant and how he leveraged content creation, conference speaking, and specialized expertise to create a sustainable business. Cory reveals how narrowing his focus to become a React specialist dramatically increased client inquiries, and shares practical advice on risk management for those considering the independent path. He emphasizes the importance of building your reputation and client base before making the leap to independence, noting that true independence requires intentional preparation rather than impulsive decisions. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ GET THE PRODUCT DRIVEN BOOK: https://productdriven.com/book Connect with Cory House: Twitter/X: @housecor Website: https://reactjsconsulting.com Courses: https://pluralsight.com/authors/cory-house Key Discussion Points: The incremental path to independence: building a side business while maintaining full-time employment Specialized marketing strategies that generated client opportunities without traditional advertising Balancing work, personal time, and productivity as an independent consultant The power of consistent content creation and reputation-building in technical fields Strategic specialization and how to navigate technology trends without getting trapped Episode Chapters: 00:01 - Introduction and Background 01:16 - The Beginning of Cory's Consulting Journey 03:12 - Balancing Personal Time and Productivity 04:51 - Building a Reputation Through Speaking and Content 07:23 - The Path from Social Anxiety to Public Speaking 09:33 - The Long Game of Building a Personal Brand 11:27 - From Side Business to Full Independence 14:22 - The Transition to Full-Time Independence 16:45 - Finding Clients and Managing Risk 18:47 - Content Marketing as a Business Strategy 21:00 - Finding Focus and Audience on Social Media 23:41 - Technology Specialization and Future Trends 27:54 - The Flexibility of Software Development Skills 29:17 - Single Page Applications and Technology Trends 31:42 - Where to Find Cory Online Discover the strategies that transformed Cory from a developer with anxiety about public speaking to a globally recognized technology consultant who's worked with 75 companies over the past decade. A must-listen for developers considering independence or looking to strengthen their personal brand in the technology space!…

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The Way You’ve Been Leading Engineers Doesn’t Work Anymore 5:52

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The Silent Crisis of Engineering Success: When Output Overshadows Outcomes In this intellectually provocative monologue, Matt Watson challenges the conventional metrics of engineering success, exposing the fundamental disconnect between shipping code and creating genuine customer value. Through compelling narrative and pointed questions, Matt illuminates how the traditional focus on velocity and output has created teams that celebrate deployment rather than impact—leading to the hollow silence of features that fail to resonate with users. As AI accelerates development capabilities, this philosophical misalignment becomes increasingly problematic, demanding a fundamental shift toward product-driven leadership that prioritizes customer outcomes over engineering throughput. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ GET THE PRODUCT DRIVEN BOOK: https://productdriven.com/book Key Discussion Points: 🧠 The existential disconnect between engineering metrics and customer impact 💡 How AI amplifies the consequences of poor product decision-making 🔄 The psychological toll of shipping features that receive no celebration or feedback ⚡ Three transformative strategies for shifting from output-focused to outcome-driven leadership 📊 Redefining "done" as customer impact rather than deployment completion 🌱 Celebrate building rituals around customer value rather than engineering milestones Three actionable approaches to transition toward product-driven leadership: Ask Better Questions - Shift from "what are we building?" to "what problem are we solving?" Redefine Done - Move beyond code deployment to measuring customer impact Celebrate Differently - Create rituals around customer success stories rather than release dates Chapters: 0:00 - The silence that follows deployment 0:38 - The motivational crisis of engineering teams 1:17 - How AI is changing engineering fundamentals 2:38 - The philosophical shift from output to outcomes 3:20 - Three strategies for product-driven leadership 5:02 - The challenge: measuring what truly matters This profound exploration of engineering leadership philosophy serves as both a warning and a roadmap for technical leaders navigating the AI revolution. By questioning the fundamental metrics that drive engineering culture, Matt provides a compelling vision for engineering teams that celebrate impact rather than merely shipping code.…

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Get Stakeholders to Agree on Product Direction with Stephen Pollack 31:08

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Product Strategies for Lasting Success: Stephen Pollack on Building Big Picture Plans 🚀 In this enlightening episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson welcomes veteran tech leader Stephen Pollack of InsightSpin to explore why software developers and organizations struggle with understanding the big picture. Drawing from decades of industry experience, Stephen shares invaluable insights on creating sustainable product strategies, balancing customer-driven development with innovation, and leveraging AI as a strategic team member. Stephen Pollack shares how successful companies avoid the trap of short-term thinking and maintain focus on their North Star vision. He emphasizes that AI represents a transformational technology that can serve as a valuable team member when properly leveraged, particularly for documentation and knowledge synthesis. 🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!): Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodes Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletter Get our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteams Powered by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io/ Connect with Stephen Pollack: Website: https://insightspin.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenpollack/ Key Discussion Points: Why businesses often fail to create and maintain big-picture product plans How to balance stakeholder input without falling into consensus paralysis The critical importance of focus in product development Strategies for preserving innovation while serving existing customers Practical applications of AI in product management and documentation Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:34 - Why Developers Struggle with the Big Picture 02:22 - Stakeholder Alignment Challenges 04:05 - Leadership Decision-Making Dynamics 07:21 - Focus as a Critical Success Factor 09:44 - AI's Impact on Product Development 14:40 - Balancing Customer-Driven vs. Innovation-Driven Approaches 21:15 - The "Shitification" Challenge of Established Products 24:43 - Risk Aversion and Market Disruption 28:37 - Stephen's Background and Services Don't miss this insightful conversation that will challenge you to think beyond tactical implementation and embrace strategic product planning for lasting success.…

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