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Beyond Coding
By Patrick AkilTechnology
Beyond Coding episodes
- SexTech Startup with Emilie Wiersma
Tailoring to a user group which hasn't traditionally been tailored much to, Emilie aims to create the biggest sex-positive marketplace in the world with Konfettie!
Like any other founder, she's had to overcome challenges, but not everyone deals with being slandered and banned from social media. The way she picks back up in the face of adversity is admirable and I'm really happy she's sharing her learnings along the way.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Emilie Wiersma:
https://nl.linkedin.com/in/emiliewiersmahttps://twitter.com/sextechsavvyFull episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/Pz3xe4Y10cANew episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!OUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro00:00:28 - Emilie has 3 mentors00:03:47 - Emilie's first business00:05:24 - Not working for a boss00:06:37 - Creating fantasies for people00:09:37 - Sex toys are unregulated00:11:14 - Etsy and censorship00:14:10 - Cheap materials00:15:07 - Onboarding sellers on Konfettie00:16:23 - Issues with products00:17:46 - How to set up a marketplace00:18:48 - Failing to deliver00:19:57 - Everything custom00:21:17 - People don't know what they want00:24:15 - Emilie was doing everything00:26:02 - Getting kicked off of social media00:28:37 - Sex toy collectors00:30:41 - Marketing that doesn't scale00:33:04 - Airbnb was funded with cereal boxes00:34:07 - Smut Slam00:36:18 - Finding a co-founder00:39:14 - Investment rounds00:42:22 - Different dynamics with a team00:44:18 - It's just a company00:45:54 - Listening to customer feedback00:50:34 - What is the end goal?53 min - Dedicated Teams, Autonomy and Effectiveness with Serge Beaumont
“What people want the most is to be useful, be effective and have an impact on the world. The specific responsibilities that come with it, tend not to be as important as that.“
Serge Beaumont shares how to achieve dedicated teams, the importance of autonomy and how to be effective together.
A great listen for those that love effective teams!
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Serge Beaumont:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergebeaumonthttps://mobile.twitter.com/sbeaumontFull episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/bfEA96mGe1ANew episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!OUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro00:00:26 - 20 projects00:01:18 - Unclear priorities00:04:50 - Teams and common goals00:06:18 - Sociocracy 3.0 Delegation Canvas00:07:52 - Delegating power00:11:21 - Who are we as a team?00:13:04 - Clarity and responsibilities00:15:11 - Sanitisation canvas00:18:54 - Role and Soul00:23:09 - Responsibility and accountability00:25:01 - Why does scrum only have 3 roles?00:29:04 - Shared mental model00:31:42 - Teams that are big00:34:44 - Autonomy00:36:17 - Partitioning a team00:39:17 - Technical autonomy gone wrong00:41:27 - Loose coupling00:43:17 - Falling back to old behaviour00:45:17 - Agile transformation at bol.com00:48:30 - Leadership vision00:50:33 - Keepers of the culture00:52:22 - Lack of mandate00:53:53 - Psychological safety00:54:50 - Fear is the great killer00:56:29 - How interesting57 min - Open Core, Pricing and AI product development with Dat Tran
Dat Tran shares how he co-founded Priceloop, what problem it solves and how he's choosing to open source the core product.
I've seen more and more organisations choose this open core strategy. It removes lots of the hurdles for customer and developer adoption. On top of that, you join forces / create a community to make the product better.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Dat Tran:
https://dat-tran.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dat-tran-a1602320https://twitter.com/datitranFull episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/5DbJhv7ikIkNew episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!OUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro00:00:23 - Playing around with ChatGPT00:02:11 - ChatGPT is a building block00:03:38 - AI Product Development00:08:05 - What problems does Priceloop solve00:14:49 - Different visualisations than spreadsheets00:20:02 - Building the right thing00:24:31 - Open sourcing the code00:31:26 - What parts are still closed source?00:34:14 - Managing services00:36:04 - Sticking to your core00:37:15 - The open core model00:40:37 - How much time is spent on coding as CTO00:44:26 - Hiring the first person00:47:46 - How did Dat grow his network00:53:47 - Dat wants more tech founders from Europe56 min - A Career as Tech Lead or Engineering Manager with Patrick Kua
Engineers can get promoted to leadership positions without knowing what is expected of them. It's less of the same and more of a sidestep.
Pat Kua and I discuss the tech lead and engineering manager roles and what makes a person effective being in that role. On top of that we give perspective for people interested in those positions.
Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Pat Kua:
https://www.patkua.comhttps://twitter.com/patkuahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patkuaPat's newsletter:
https://levelup.patkua.comFull episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/QMS4anI_oJoNew episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!OUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro00:00:42 - Different problems in coaching CTOs00:02:08 - Problems when it comes to team structure00:03:47 - Coaching aspects00:06:14 - The tech lead and engineering manager paths are sidesteps00:08:21 - Mismatch in expectations00:10:05 - Skills a tech lead requires00:12:54 - Dealing with people00:16:44 - Communication challenges00:18:13 - When is the right time to step into a leadership position?00:20:51 - Leadership positions are not for everyone00:23:42 - Learning from others00:26:21 - Relationship between tech lead and engineering manager00:31:58 - Pitfall of splitting tech lead and engineering manager00:34:27 - Conversations about roles and responsibilities00:36:51 - Leadership teams00:37:43 - Who is responsible for team effectiveness?00:40:23 - Pat's favourite role in the past00:43:47 - Figuring out what you like and dislike doing00:44:46 - What do you want to do?00:46:54 - Growth mindset49 min - Diversity, Inclusion and Work Culture in Asia with Priska Burkard
A diverse work culture is what companies are striving for to gain an edge in innovation and to stand out as workplace environment. However, this is easier said than done.
Priska and I explore the diversity and inclusion she's seen in the Asian work culture in comparison to the European work culture. On top of that, she shares her advice to organisations in hiring and accommodating for a diverse work environment.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Priska Burkard:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/priskaburkardhttps://techface.chhttps://twitter.com/pm_burkardFull episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/bTQ7ZWOZz8wNew episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!OUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro00:00:28 - Priska's experience in Asia00:02:21 - Differences in the Asian work culture00:06:04 - Education in Asia00:06:37 - Diversity differences with Asia00:11:20 - How organisations can grow to be more diverse00:14:22 - Offering flexibility for your employees00:17:47 - Transparent and honest work culture00:18:35 - Diversity starts in hiring00:23:25 - Opportunities for women vs. men00:27:04 - Changing company culture00:29:09 - Inclusion vs. deadlines00:31:26 - Diversity from an outside perspective00:37:01 - Organisations need to distinguish themselves00:38:19 - How to grow your network00:44:15 - Final thoughts46 min - Mental Health Problems and Conference Talks with Stacy Cashmore
Mental health is often overlooked until it's too late. When that happens, it's a long way back to recovery.
Stacy Cashmore shares her story involving mental health problems and how trusting people and asking for help will lead you to a better state mentally.
Finding out what works for you and accommodating for yourself should not make you feel bad. It's completely healthy to look after and take care of your mental health.My favourite quote:"Everybody has mental health. Some people have mental health problems, but EVERYBODY has mental health and if you don't look after your mental health then you're going to get mental health problems"Enjoy! 🎙
Connect with Stacy Cashmore:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacycashhttps://twitter.com/Stacy_Cashhttps://www.twitch.tv/stacycloudsNew episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/Yrd3RGEMb-YOUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro00:00:42 - Relistening to yourself00:03:01 - Not recognising yourself on screen00:05:24 - Speaking in front of a big audience00:07:28 - Anxious before going on stage00:09:27 - Struggling at work and at home00:11:23 - Attending Techorama lead to Stacy's first conference talk00:19:44 - Committing to do something00:21:49 - Metal health issues from a young age00:24:30 - Mentally and physically running out of steam00:25:28 - Reaching out for help00:28:38 - Taking care of your mental health00:33:10 - How people want to be interacted with00:36:02 - Acommodating for your mental health00:37:53 - Taking care of yourself and saying no00:41:25 - Stacy's therapist gave her an order00:44:37 - The people that guard us from doing too much00:46:41 - Not overstepping boundaries00:48:41 - How to ask for help for your mental health00:52:39 - Find what works for you00:56:12 - Someone that can give you support58 min - Q&A #1: Podcasting, Tech Layoffs and First Job as Developer & More with Patrick Akil
First of its kind on the beyond coding podcast, an episode with just me answering your questions.
Let me know if I should do more of these 💬
New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/Q6VJg98ERoUOUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro00:00:43 - Should I go for a master's degree in computer science?00:02:35 - How do I get my first job in the tech market?00:04:35 - Why don't you tweet more?00:04:50 - How do new engineers entering the tech field cope with the recent layoffs from companies?00:07:05 - Favorite podcast episode so far? :)00:08:13 - Hi Patrick, would love to know what was the inspiration behind the podcast?00:11:33 - Podcast names we didn't end up going with00:12:19 - Back to how we created the podcast00:17:59 - Committing to the podcast too quickly00:19:20 - Curious to know what goes into creating a podcast episode00:23:25 - When is person X coming on? :(00:23:51 - What’s your favorite podcast?00:25:24 - What’s it like being a guest on a podcast?00:26:40 - What’s your take on hiring in tech?00:28:53 - Do you hate your own voice?00:29:56 - How did you get into software development?00:40:05 - Wrapping up41 min - Product, Relationships and Teamwork with Chiedza Muguti
Product Leadership has always been a topic that I've found interesting and wanted to explore more of. Pair that together with the wonderful Chiedza Muguti and you have an amazing episode! 😊
She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to product, leadership, teamwork and more! Had an amazing time learning from her and I finished this episode feeling energised and inspired.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Chiedza Muguti:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiedzamugutihttps://twitter.com/chiedzajmNew episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/i5t4PlGvYmIOUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:29 - Product Leadership00:04:56 - Challenges in inspiring people00:06:51 - How to get comfortable when you're uncomfortable00:09:45 - The effect of how you come across as leader00:10:57 - Piling up emotions00:13:56 - How to get effective teams00:16:27 - Who is responsible for effective teams?00:19:14 - How to manage deadlines and pressure00:22:43 - When are things flashing amber?00:26:19 - Moving from business analyst to product owner00:32:27 - Familiarising yourself with a domain00:36:16 - How to prioritise value as PO00:41:16 - Challenging value and priority00:44:22 - Not overcomplicating solutions00:46:44 - technoloby problems are business problems00:49:30 - Issues with big teams00:54:39 - Investing in relationships00:58:22 - Success is in your environment1 hr 1 min - Coaching, Listening and Leadership with Sumit Gupta
This episode is all about coaching and leadership. If you want to get better at either of those, this is the episode for you. 🙌
Sumit shares the value of having a personal coach, how listening is a gift and how each coaching skill is also a leadership skill.My favourite learning is how he breaks down communication into different conversations. Doing so allows you to focus on which conversations are most challenging for you, and get better at having them.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Sumit Gupta:
https://linkedin.com/in/sumit4allhttps://www.deployyourself.comhttps://twitter.com/sumitgupta4allNew episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/iDVY07k9SNsOUTLINE:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:25 - Why Sumit coaches people?00:02:21 - Sumit's journey with Entrepreneurship00:03:59 - From creating software to helping people00:08:27 - Realising you can do anything00:10:29 - How to inspire and motivate00:11:58 - The value of a personal coach00:16:07 - How do you create a safe space?00:20:07 - Leaders being open and vulnerable00:24:05 - 100% transparency and openness00:30:06 - Allowing others to contribute00:32:15 - Gradually taking on leadership responsibilities00:35:47 - Can leadership be learned or taught?00:39:15 - No judgements and nothing is negative00:42:54 - How do you get better at coaching?00:44:43 - coaching and leadership skills00:49:13 - Asking for help00:51:21 - Leadership is about giving54 min - Tech Startups, SaaS and Funding with Denise Edwards
Denise Edwards comes on to share how to find the right team, the right product, scale correctly, get funding and much more.
If you've ever had thoughts of starting your own business like me, I'm sure you will love this episode.
Enjoy 🎙
Connect with Denise Edwards:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardsdenisehttps://twitter.com/deniseedwardscohttps://saaslaunch.ioNew episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/-wavaCe3LDQOUTLINE:
00:00:00 - Intro00:00:36 - Giving presentations and growing00:04:16 - From sales to owning a business00:11:35 - Why B2B SaaS startups?00:14:49 - How to find co-founders00:17:58 - Hiring and forming a team00:24:52 - When to stop building and start selling00:27:48 - Incorporating feedback and fixing bugs00:30:26 - Getting your first customers00:33:14 - Why 90% of startups fail00:35:48 - Falling in love with your own ideas00:42:36 - How to scale your solution00:48:24 - Hire just before it becomes a problem00:52:16 - How to get funding00:56:54 - Unnecessary spending in a startup00:59:12 - Pitching to investors and who pitches?01:04:37 - Don't be afraid to get help1 hr 7 min
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