Fostering Growth: The Art of People Operations in Startups | The Pair Program Ep27Welcome to another episode of the Pair Program!In this episode, we delve into the essential role of People Operations in the startup world. Hear from Amy Forrester (Chief People Officer at FirstHand Health) and Jereme Holiman (VP of People at Shardeum) as they share valuable insights on how to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities that startups face in managing their employees.Whether you're a startup founder, HR professional, or simply intrigued by the startup world, you'll gain insights and inspiration to lean into the power of People Operations through each stage of a startup's growth.Links to Charitable Organizations Discussed:https://www.aclu.org/https://www.amnesty.org/en/

Leading by Letting Go: The Power of Hands-Off Engineering Management | The Pair Program Ep26Welcome to another episode of the Pair Program!In this episode, we delve into the art of engineering leadership.Our guests, Alan Deitch (Senior Director of Engineering at SpotHero) and John Barrile (CTO of Heartbeat Health) offer a wealth of wisdom on how to empower engineering teams by leading with a hands-off approach.They discuss:How to be an engaged and involved leader, without becoming a micromanager.Which tasks should be delegated to the engineering team (and which tasks the manager should own).How to empower your team to make good decisions.And much more.Thanks for tuning in to today's episode!

Ep25 Breaking into the Federal Defense Sector with Emerging TechnologyWelcome to today’s episode, where we discuss emerging technologies in the federal defense space – and how those coming from the commercial world can break into this exciting space.In this episode you’ll hear from Natalie Barrett and Jazmin Furtado. Natalie is currently assigned to the Warfighter Health and Readiness Program at Johns Hopkins’ Applied Physics Laboratory. Jazmin is part of the software innovation realm for the Department of Defense where she has overseen large-scale Data and AI programs in the Air Force and Space Force.They discuss:The tech problems that are top of mind in the federal defense sector.How innovative tech is being injected into the defense space.The role that commercial plays in the defense space – how commercial companies can break into this space (and how individual can too)SOF Conference - https://www.sofweek.org/Links to discussed OrganizationsVespere - https://www.vespere.org/Beyond Rhetoric - https://beyondrhetoric.org/SOCOM - https://www.socom.mil/DARPA - https://www.darpa.mil/IARPA - https://www.iarpa.gov/Kessel Run - https://kesselrun.af.mil/In-Q-Tel - https://www.iqt.org/National Science Foundation - https://www.nsf.gov/AFWERX - https://www.afwerx.af.mil/

How We Hatched: Bo Jiang, CEO of LithicWelcome to another episode of our series "How We Hatched" where we have candid conversations with tech founders and unveil their unique startup journeys.In this episode, our host Tim Winkler speaks with Bo Jiang, Co-founder and CEO of fintech startup, Lithic.During this episode, Bo shares the surprising story of how he entered the startup world.He discusses:How he found his co-founders (at the age of 14!)How his involvement in an incubator helped launch his startup careerHow his team has established healthy values and team cultureAnd much more!

How We Hatched: Brian Johnson, CEO of Loric Games | Ep07Welcome to another episode of our series "How We Hatched" where we have candid conversations with tech founders and unveil their unique startup journeys.In this episode, our host Tim Winkler speaks with Brian Johnson, CEO of game studio startup, Loric Games. Previously the founder of DivvyCloud, this isn’t Brian’s first rodeo. And he has a wealth of knowledge to share with first-time founders and entrepreneurs.Brian takes us along an inspiring account of his professional journey and shares about the role of a startup CEO.He delves into:How to build a phenomenal teamWhat it took to navigate several rounds of funding (and eventually a successful exit)How he merged his passions for gaming and coding into his current company: Loric Games

Apply Now!https://www.myhatchpad.com/startup/jdsat/ Welcome to Hatch Roles, a new podcast Miniosode from the team at Hatchpad. In these new minisodes, we will highlight some of the roles that Hatch is currently sourcing for. Today we will be talking about JDSAT!JDSAT is a solutions company before anything else, and they believe that data, mathematics, and software are the most effective path to finding a solution that’s tailored to the organization’s needs.JDSAT is looking to build out its engineering team and is looking for a Data Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Full Stack Developer.Apply Now!https://www.myhatchpad.com/startup/jdsat/

Breaking Ground: Stories from Two First-Time Technical Founders | The Pair Program Ep24Are you a technical professional who dreams of building your own business? Or maybe you're already on the journey to becoming a first-time founder?Join us today to hear the stories of Chris Zhu from Primary.Health and Colby Harvey from Rizse about how they built their own startups. Our guests share why they decided to start their own businesses, how they navigated funding, the obstacles they faced along the way, and the key lessons they learned.Thanks for tuning in to today's episode!

Apply Now!https://www.myhatchpad.com/startup/onda-ai/ Welcome to Hatch Rolls, a new podcast Miniosode from the team at Hatchpad. In these new minisodes, we will highlight some of the roles that Hatch is currently sourcing for. Today we will be talking about Onda!Onda offers a security and risk monitoring product and a cyber insurance platform to their enterprise customers. Their security technology aggregates cybersecurity data from external data feeds and cloud-based security tools to provide ongoing risk management. Their cyber insurance platform automates and streamlines quote, bind, issue, and policy administration for brokers, underwriters, and insurers.Onda is looking to build out its engineering team and is currently looking for a Security Software Engineer.Apply Now!https://www.myhatchpad.com/startup/onda-ai/

Scaling Your Startup Dev Team: Hiring Specialists vs. Generalists | The Pair Program Ep23Welcome to today's episode, where we discuss hiring specialists versus generalists in the tech startup world. Startups are known for their fast-paced, ever-changing environments, where engineers are often required to wear multiple hats and work on a variety of projects. So, which is better for a startup – a generalist or a specialist? Hear from startup leaders, Nick Peddy (CTO of CLEAR) and Haytham Abuelfutuh (co-founder and CTO of Union.ai) as they discuss:What it means for a software dev to be a generalist vs a specialistThe pros and cons of hiring generalists vs specialistsWhen and why startups might strategically choose to hire one vs the other.And much more!Thanks for tuning in to today's episode!

Apply Now!https://www.myhatchpad.com/startup/racktop-systems/ Welcome to Hatch Rolls, a new podcast Miniosode from the team at Hatchpad. In these new minisodes, we will highlight some of the roles that Hatch is currently sourcing for. Today we will be talking about Racktop Systems the leader in Cyber Storage. Racktop Systems is a data security startup and its core focus of business surrounds their flagship product BrickStor, which is an all-in-one data storage and management platform that protects sensitive data from cyber-attacks. Racktop Systems is looking to build out its engineering team and is currently looking for a QA Engineer, Software Developer, Full Stack Developer and Senior Software Developer.Apply Now!https://www.myhatchpad.com/startup/racktop-systems/

Join us as our hosts, Tim and Mike, talk to tech startup leaders Jason Cole and Dane Baker. Jason has been building technology products, teams, and companies for over 30 years. In 2017 he founded Da Primus Consulting to help early-stage tech startups bring their products to market, and since then he and his team have provided fractional CTOs and other leadership roles for over 20 startups. Dane Baker is the co-founder and CEO of EcoCart, as well as a recent Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee. EcoCart was started with the mission to make the fight against climate change easy, affordable, and accessible for everyone, working to leverage the immense power of digital commerce as a force for good.In this episode, you’ll learn about a crucial decision that early-stage startups make: when to hire a full time CTO.You’ll learn about:The different approaches startups can take when scaling their technical teams.When is it best to hire a full-time CTO.The role of a fractional CTO.And much more!

Apply Now!https://www.myhatchpad.com/startup/smerf/Welcome to Hatch Roles a new podcast minisode from the team at hatchpad. In these new minisodes, we will highlight some of the roles that hatch is currently sourcing for.Today we will be talking about Smerf. Smerf is using cutting-edge technology to build a platform that unites gaming communities of all kinds.Smerf is building out its engineering team and they’re looking for Lead Engineers, as well as Mid/Sr Engineers, to join their small but quickly growing team. As a very early engineering hire, you’ll have the opportunity to own the delivery of major features and really make an impact. Joining the team at SMERF means you’ll get the chance to develop component-based user interfaces in React Native and build seamlessly integrated features with AAA game and platform APIs. Gaming experience is not required - just a passion for it!Apply Now!https://www.myhatchpad.com/startup/smerf/

How We Hatched: Mingsheng Hong, Co-founder and CEO of Bluesky | Ep06In this episode, our host Tim Winkler speaks with Dr. Mingsheng Hong, co-founder and CEO of Bluesky, a startup on a mission to make data clouds cost efficient. Prior to this role, Mingsheng was head of engineering for Google’s ML runtime (e.g. TensorFlow). Mingsheng also had a decade of experience building and delivering Big Data products and solutions at Google, Hadapt, and Vertica.During this episode, Mingsheng takes us along for an inspiring account of his professional journey, sharing the lessons he learned along the way.He shares:How his time at Google and Microsoft equipped him to found BlueskyThe pros and cons of working at a large corporation vs a startupThe process of raising a first round of funding as a startupOpen roles on Bluesky’s team and the qualities they’re looking for in a new hire

From FAANG to Founder: Lessons from Two Startup Founders Who Left Big Tech | The Pair Program Ep21Join us as our hosts, Tim and Mike, talk to startup leaders Tomas Reimers and Yasyf Mohamedali. Tomas and Yasyf have both transitioned out of working at FAANG companies into founding their own businesses. Tomas is currently a co-founder at Graphite, a code review platform designed for engineers. Yasyf is currently a co-founder at Sym, an automation tool for engineering security teams.In this episode, we explore the journey of these technical leaders as they transitioned out of big tech into the role of startup founders.They discuss:How their time at FAANG companies prepared them to found startups and how they transitioned into the startup world.Common mistakes that early founders make (and how to avoid them)How to build a culture of trust and transparency among employees of an early-stage startupAnd much more!And much more!

How We Hatched: Mike Brown, Co-Founder and CTO of Strider | Ep05Welcome to another episode of our series "How We Hatched" where we have candid conversations with tech founders and unveil their unique startup journeys.In this episode, our host Tim Winkler speaks with Mike Brown, Co-Founder and CTO of Strider.As a serial entrepreneur, Mike has had a front row seat in the world of data startups. He offers a unique perspective on what it’s like to be part of a startup at every career level – from junior engineer to being on the founding team. Mike has been awarded 28 patents for his work and is a frequent speaker on big data and its business applications. Today, Mike leads the technology development at Strider, a startup that empowers organizations with the data and tools to protect their innovations and compete for the long run.During this episode, Mike shares an inspiring account of his professional journey and the lessons he learned along the way.

What I Learned When My Startup Got Acquired | The Pair Program Ep20Join us as our hosts, Tim and Mike, talk to tech startup leaders Troy Crosby and Brian Retford. Troy is an engineering leader with experience from Series A through IPO and is currently the Director of Engineering at PatientIQ. He experienced a startup’s acquisition first-hand while working as an engineering manager in the real estate industry. Brian Retford is a serial entrepreneur. Prior to starting RISC Zero, he co-founded Vertex.AI which later sold to Intel in 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Google and Microsoft and was one of the first developers at mesh networking startup.Being acquired can be stressful but is also a fascinating opportunity.In this episode, you’ll hear the stories and wisdom of two startup professionals who have had a front row seat through the entire process.You’ll learn about:Common outcomes for teams that get acquiredThe benefits of going through an acquisition and why it can be a huge win for startup teamsHow to find mentorship at your new company after getting acquiredThe challenges of acquisitions (plus, how to know if it’s time to move on)And much more!Resources mentioned in this episode:12 Engineering Leadership Lessons for Success after an Acquisition by Troy CrosbyInterested in exploring a new startup career opportunity? Check out myhatchpad.com/jobs to browse startups by stage, tech stack, and salary.Are you a startup founder or tech leader looking to grow your engineering or product teams? Check out hatchit.io/hire to learn more about how hatch I.T. can help your teams grow.Start building for free at Interval.com today by going to interval.com/pairprogram!

How to Build a Winning Culture for Your Tech Startup | The Pair Program Ep19Join us as our hosts, Tim and Mike, talk to startup tech leaders Anusha Iyer and Ben Wilson. Anusha is the President, CTO and Co-Founder of Corsha. She is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience in security-minded software, analytics, and managed services. Ben is a passionate technologist and serial CTO who has been leading digital change across diverse industries for more than 20 years. Both Ben and Anusha are passionate about helping startup teams establish strong cultures that adapt through all stages of growth.In this episode they discuss how technical leaders and teams can contribute to and establish their startup’s culture.You’ll learn about:The difference between early-stage startup culture vs. the culture at a later stage company (And the challenges that come with building culture at these different stages).What traits to look for in technical team members who will grow with your company.How to build a team that is passionate about the company mission.How to adapt your tech strategy and processes as the startup scales.And much more!Interested in exploring a new startup career opportunity? Check out myhatchpad.com/jobs to browse startups by stage, tech stack, and salary.Are you a startup founder or tech leader looking to grow your engineering or product teams? Check out hatchit.io/hire to learn more about how hatch I.T. can help your teams grow.Start building for free at Interval.com today by going to interval.com/pairprogram!

My Unique Pathway Into Product Management: A Tale of Two PM’s | The Pair Program Ep18Join us as our hosts, Tim and Mike, talk to Product Managers Lauren Creedon and Shyvee Shi. Lauren is Head of Product at Goldcast, a B2B software platform for live video and digital events. Before that, she led the AI product org at Drift, and the smart camera product group at Hudl. Shyvee is a Product Manager at LinkedIn, an instructor at LinkedIn Learning, and host of the "Product Management Learning Series". Shyvee overcame many challenges while transitioning into the role of PM and is passionate about helping others navigate the transition.In this episode you’ll hear about the unique journeys that our guests took into product management.They discuss:The different career paths that can lead to becoming a product managerWhat it takes to break into the product management career track (and how to prove that you have what it takes to succeed)How to overcome imposter syndrome when you’re new to product managementAnd much more!And much more!Resources mentioned in this episode:Product Management Learning Series by Shyvee ShiPersonal Productivity for Product Managers Course by Shyvee ShiShyvee's Post on How to Create a PM Career RoadmapPositive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS by Shirzad ChamineWhat Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall GoldsmithChris Voss Teaches The Art of Negotiation - MasterClassNever Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris VossThe Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change by Camille FournierThe Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You by Julie ZhuoThe Dream Manager: Achieve Results Beyond Your Dreams by Helping Your Employees Fulfill Theirs by Matthew KellyMIT Sloan School of Management

How We Hatched: Vlad Eidelman, CTO and Chief Scientist of FiscalNote | Ep04In this episode of "How We Hatched", our host Tim Winkler speaks with Vlad Eidelman, CTO and Chief Scientist of market intelligence startup FiscalNote. By joining FiscalNote, Vlad had the unique opportunity of bringing his data science expertise into the early stages of a product’s development.You’ll learn about:How the journey of Vlad's family coming to the US as refugees sparked his interest in joining an entrepreneurial venture.Why Vlad chose to join FiscalNote and how he vetted the founder and early-stage team.The two key questions FiscalNote used to inspire their company’s mission.Why the company focused on building the BD and marketing teams first (and how that benefited the engineering team).Plus much more!

Join us as our hosts, Tim and Mike, talk to startup founders David Yaffe and Sagiv Ofek. David and Sagiv have both transitioned out of working at FAANG companies into founding their own businesses. David is currently the co-founder and CEO of Estuary. Prior to joining the startup world, he worked at Google, Yahoo, and Boeing. David spends a lot of time thinking about how to efficiently scale and grow companies. Sagiv worked at both Amazon and Facebook before starting LibLab - a developer tools startup that helps companies auto-generate SDKs for APIs. Sagiv is an engineering leader, serial entrepreneur, veteran special forces officer and private pilot. In this episode we explore the journey of these technical leaders as they transitioned out of big tech into the role of startup founders.They discuss:The differences between FAANG companies and startups.The benefits of gaining experience in each environment (and how to figure out which one is best for you).The lessons they carried over from working in big tech, as well as the things they intentionally left behind.The challenges of hiring for a small startup.And much more!