Phil is currently VP of Product & Engineering at Close.com, building a product people love and growing our SaaS business to be something great. Previously he spent two years leading the Engineering team at Quizlet, building study tools that millions of students relied upon. Phil has also interned at Google and Yahoo! as a software engineer, and did lots of freelance website design while at the University of Florida.
Co-founder of Brainhub, Matt describes himself as a “serial entrepreneur”. Throughout his career, Matt has developed several startups in Germany, wearing many hats- from a marketer to an IT Engineer and customer support specialist. As a host of the Better Tech Leadership podcast, Matt talks about growing successful businesses and the challenges of being a startup founder and investor.
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In this episode, Matt and Nick Humrich discuss measuring developer experience and productivity using the DORA metrics and qualitative surveys. Nick shares insights on company culture, contrasting SaaS models with loan-based revenue. They explore trends like monolith vs. microservices and AI’s role in software development, cautioning against over-reliance on AI and emphasizing its potential for augmenting developers.
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In this episode, Matt interviews John Doran, CTO at Phorest Salon Software, about his career journey and insights on mindset and growth. John shares his experiences scaling with Phorest, from a small startup to an international company. He also touches on topics such as the importance of observability, creating a positive work environment, and navigating the impact of AI on tech.
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In this episode, Matt and Christian Hemmeshøj Runge discuss the shift from manual to automated testing and various approaches to problem-solving across tech ecosystems. Christian shares insights on AI’s role within SimCorp, a financial technology firm, emphasizing its application in simplifying operations for clients. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of AI implementation in a highly regulated environment, highlighting the importance of collaboration between tech and legal teams.
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In this episode, Matt interviews Anthony Mayer, VP of Engineering at charles, about his experiences working in tech in the US and Germany. Anthony shares insights on leadership challenges, transitioning from manual to automated testing, and approaching AI initiatives. He also discusses handling stress and resources for continuous learning and career development.
