The DevLaunch Podcast

Have you ever thought about launching your dev agency under the banner of a venture studio? Our guest, Daniel Nice, had the privilege of launching his shop, Rebar, under the parent company (Marrow).

Starting up in this ecosystem was rocket fuel for his dev agency, but it hasn't been without its drawbacks and limitations.

Do you remember how you made your break into the software development world? If it involved breakdancing, you are in good company with our guest, Josh Hardman.

Listen in to hear his story transitioning from Corporate America into the world of entrepreneurship, the obstacles he has encountered building his dev agency, and how he's incorporating AI into the products he develops for his clients.

For nearly two decades, Dave Goerlich has been delivering software solutions to his clients in the Healthcare and Advanced Manufacturing industries.

In that time, Dave has learned a lot about what it takes to build a successful team and bid successful projects. Listen in as we hear him share his philosophy on hiring "T-shaped" people and what the Refinery is doing to implement Value-Pricing without falling into the trap of scope creep.

Sales & marketing is one of the greatest business challenges facing today's software companies. Our guest, Zack Toyota, is an entrepreneur who catapulted his growth by embracing the ins and outs of sales. He even cold-called his way into his role as Head of Business Development!

As a founder of several startups (one of which sold for $150M), Matt has a wealth of experience for what it takes to build successful businesses.

Listen to how he built his various startups and hear the biggest lessons he learned along the way.

Dan Leeman, the Co-Founder of Automation Helpers, isn't who you'd imagine when you think of a "traditional" software developer. Starting his career as a high school band teacher, Dan eventually worked his way into an account management role at an ed tech company. This was his foray into software development.

Chris got his start as a freelance Wordpress developer, and that eventually evolved into a full-blown development agency. But his company ran up against some serious challenges from 2016 through 2019.

Listen in as Chris recounts this difficult season, what he did to turn the ship around, and what he's learned in the process.

Founder and CEO, Tamara Lucas, started a platform to help working moms everywhere (called My Panda). As a non-technical founder of a tech company, however, she has learned A LOT.

But one thing is clear - none of her prior experiences were wasted. Every interaction she had in social work and working in the wine industry informed her go-to-market strategy and direction for how to build a platform that her ideal customers wanted.

Listen in to hear more insights and knowledge she's gained through her journey.

What does a serial entrepreneur and non-technical founder have to say about starting a software development agency?

Listen to Zack Steven recount the 9 years of ups and downs with his venture before hitting his flywheel which launched a number of successful businesses.

As a software development agency with an emphasis on Agile development, Integrity Inspired Solutions stands out from the competition by improving the lives of everyone who comes into contact with the software development process, not only the people who want the software, but also the people who build it. Listen to the co-founder, Phil Ledgerwood, as he shares over a decade of valuable experience building his dev shop.