In this episode, we talk to Sean Languedoc, a seasoned entrepreneur with 25 years in the tech industry and five startups under his belt. Sean shares his journey from being self-employed by necessity to pioneering innovative solutions in outsourcing with his company, outforce.ai. The discussion covers the challenges of tech debt, the intricacies of building and managing remote teams, and how to navigate the vast landscape of outsourcing agencies to find the perfect match for tech projects. Sean's insights into balancing cost, quality, and speed in outsourcing decisions provide valuable lessons for tech leaders and startups looking to scale efficiently and effectively.

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(0:00) Introduction to Techtastic and guest Sean Languedoc

(1:59) Tech debt and outsourcing discussion

(4:08) Outsourcing compared to childcare

(7:10) The three aspects of outsourcing - speed, quality, and cost

(11:20) Flipping the traditional method of outsourcing

(11:51) The McKinsey effect in outsourcing

(13:46) Banking technology issues

(14:16) Market fit research before building an engineering team

(15:04) Closing remarks and introduction to next episode

(15:25) Sponsor: Introduction to Vola AI

(15:45) Sponsor: How Vola AI can solve tech troubles and reduce tech debt