Future Founder Promise

Sam Blinde — Engineering Manager & Senior Software Engineer At Nearform | Round 2

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Show Notes:

Sam Blinde is an accomplished Engineering Manager and Senior Software Engineer at Nearform (formerly Formidable Labs), where she has been instrumental in leading and driving the development of cutting-edge projects for over two years. Sam brings extensive expertise in React, Redux, Node.js, Next.js, and ypeScript to her current role.


Beyond her technical prowess, Sam has excelled in various leadership capacities, including mentoring peers, onboarding new hires, and even managing hiring processes, showcasing her commitment to fostering growth and collaboration within her teams.


With a diverse background spanning technical innovation, leadership, and user-centric design, Sam brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this discussion. This interview taps into the following topics:


  • Design To Front-End
  • Career In Management
  • Splitting Time
  • Keeping Context
  • Being Accountable
  • Owning Your Career
  • IC Recommendations
  • Growing Responsibilities
  • Skill Overlaps
  • Mentoring People
  • Wins For Managers
  • Advocating For Others
  • Reviews
  • Feedback
  • Delegating Effectively
  • Building Trust
  • Leading By Example
  • Having Boundaries
  • Protecting Focus Time
  • Adjusting Plans
  • Revisiting University
  • AI Impacts
  • AI & Learning Skills


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    ⁠Sam Blinde⁠

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    ⁠LinkedIn⁠

    ⁠Nearform⁠

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