Thomas Holl – Co-founder and President of Babbel
Iteration is key and you need to iterate fast. So when there’s a big idea, you just need to start somewhere and make improvements as you go along. But passion…
software
Software eats everything. Someone said that once, and the founders in this section are proof. They’re building the applications, tools, and platforms that run businesses, connect people, and occasionally break in production at the worst possible moment.
These interviews cover the full software landscape. Enterprise SaaS. Developer tools. Consumer apps. Infrastructure. The kind of software you use every day without thinking about it, and the kind that solves problems so niche you didn’t know the problem existed. Both are fascinating.
The founders here talk about what it actually takes to build software. Not the glamorous version. The real one. The version with technical debt, feature creep, and the ongoing negotiation between what users want and what’s actually possible to build without the whole thing falling over.
You’ll find insights on product development, engineering culture, pricing strategy, and the art of building something people will pay for. Also the challenge of competing in markets where everyone seems to be building the same thing. Whether you’re a developer, a product person, or someone trying to understand the software industry, these conversations deliver.
Laxman Sankaran – Co-founder of AppNotch
I believe in the 10X growth model. I find 10 users to provide valuable feedback on my product. I then find 100 users who continue to add perspectives and constructive…
Ilan Greenberg – Co-founder of Coda
Seeking out advice early and often. The more input at the onset the more productive I can be in implementing ideas. Ilan Greenberg is the cofounder of Coda, a new…
Jay Olsen – Founder of Jobsite Unite
People will judge your capabilities based on your position, but your position doesn’t limit your capabilities. Jay Olsen has been around construction his entire life — you could even say…
Maximo Cavazzani – Founder and CEO of Etermax
Success is created right at that point between ability and necessity. Both the ability to create and an eye for necessity are trained by doing. Maximo Cavazzani (29), creator of…
T.J. Cook – CEO at CauseLabs
I help grow leaders around me. If I can build leaders, I know I’m becoming a better leader. T.J. Cook is CEO at CauseLabs. He facilitates team building and culture…
Jenny Q. Ta – Founder and CEO of Sqeeqee
Do not be discouraged by failures. Stand up, brush it off and keep fighting. Jenny Q. Ta is the founder and CEO of Sqeeqee, the first-of-its-kind all-in-one social networthing…
Travis Read – Creator of BeforeNow
I’m always trying new things and measuring the results. It’s so clear once you hear it. Whether it’s advertising or testing features, you need to learn and pivot all the…
Matthew Rotella – Co-founder of rankedHiRe
Put everything on your calendar! I’m a stickler about it. Entrepreneurs are busy, and it’s the best way to stay on top of what you need to do. Matthew Rotella…
Matthias Wagner – Founder of We Create Stuff
I only make decisions when I have to. People tend to make decisions about the future way in advance, but that takes a lot of cognitive resources and forces them…
Erin Latham – President and Founder of Mo’mix
Think. I know that sounds vague. Everyone thinks, but how often do you really take a step back and think about your business strategy, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why?…
Pierre Barbeau – Co-founder and CEO of Moblico
An entrepreneur’s initial instinct is to focus on the product, but it’s never too soon to start building thought leadership and market share for your brand. Pierre Barbeau is co-founder…