Escaping the Chaos: The Journey to Scaling a Successful Tech Startup
The process of building and scaling a successful technology company is no easy feat. With increasing competition and rapid technological advancements, tech startups face numerous challenges that can overwhelm even the most experienced entrepreneurs. However, with the right strategies and insights from seasoned technology executives, these startups can navigate the complex landscape and achieve sustained […]
Democratizing Venture Capital: The Path to Inclusive Investment Opportunities
Venture capital has traditionally been an exclusive domain—reserved for the affluent few deemed ‘accredited investors.’ But what if venture capital could be accessible to a much broader audience, breaking down the barriers that have historically kept many out of the investment realm? In this exploration of democratizing venture capital, we delve into the leadership and […]
The Rise of ClickUp: From San Diego Startup to Scaleup Success
Seizing Opportunities and Scaling Product Development The startup ecosystem in San Diego witnessed a meteoric rise when ClickUp, a productivity platform, burst onto the scene. Founded by Alex Yurkowski and his co-founder Zeb Evans, ClickUp quickly achieved staggering user growth, adding around 50,000 users a month. This explosive expansion is a testament to the company’s […]
Employee Happiness: The Key to Thriving in the Workplace
The Road from Game Design to Employee Satisfaction The journey of a tech professional often begins with passion, as seen in the gaming industry. However, the initial excitement can quickly fade amidst the toxic culture and heavy demands, leading many to seek opportunities elsewhere. Shifting from game design to the world of business software, one […]
The Evolution of JavaScript: Dominating Web Development
As the digital world continuously expands, programming languages come and go, shaping the way we interact with technology. But amid the constant evolution, one language has remained a cornerstone of the internet: JavaScript. Known as the “English language of modern programming,” JavaScript has proven its versatility and staying power, stretching far beyond its initial scope […]
War and Peace: Changing Your Leadership to Meet a New Economic Environment
As we enter a recession, the tech industry is in turmoil. Term sheets have been pulled, valuations cut, and founders scramble to reduce their burn rate. How do we understand, plan and assess for this economic paradigm shift?
Engineer Your Organization: How to Turn Your Talent Pipeline Into a Team Factory
During heavy growth phases, we can sometimes spin up multiple new teams each month. We may try to onboard and organize those teams consistently, but more often they form organically, take on their own identity and culture, and mutate significantly from the teams you managed when your company was small.
Being able to quickly spin up effective teams is not only necessary to grow, it’s an existential imperative. After reaching product-market fit, the #1 reason growth stage companies fail is due to mismanaged growth.
The Talent Crisis: How to Build an A-Team Talent Pipeline in the Post-Pandemic World
Whether you know it or not, talent is your #1 problem right now. The COVID-19 lockdown has accelerated the Digitization of Everything. Every human interaction has gone online, so the demand for software engineers has exploded. With the transition to remote work, Big Tech has eaten up all the great talent.
Want to Really Innovate? Talk to More Customers: A Winning Playbook for Customer Interviews
If I had to pick one thing that every product team should do that would unlock the most inspiration, insight, and growth, it would be customer interviews. When clients ask me what they should be doing to build better products, I always tell them “Just start talking to customers!” Once they do, it becomes a wellspring of enlightenment, inspiration, and innovation.
Eric’s Comprehensive Reading List for Agile Software Development Teams
I’m a voracious reader. When I approach any challenge with my teams or clients, I always look for a book or framework that helps frame the problem and guide me to the best solution. Here is my essential list of books for every agile practitioner.