Growing Pains
Welcome to “Growing Pains,” the podcast that cuts through the tech hype and gets real about what it takes to “grow up” with Venture and PE backing. Candid conversations, practical solutions, and a lot of “tell it like it is”.
This Podcast prepares you for the changes from new, professional investors. The good the bad and the very ugly.
Guests include CEOs, GTM experts, Operators, and Investors who talk about rapid scaling, changing leadership, ripping apart the tech that got you there, while not missing a beat to keep customers happy, disciplined reporting and forecasting with stories and anecdotes that make it real.
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Growing Pains
The Engineer's Perspective on Outsourcing
The episode of the Growing Pains Podcast features Yoli Chisholm, chief marketing officer at Outforce, and Steven Bandola, our lead product engineer. This week we focus on the challenges of building engineering teams and companies. Steven shares his 20-year journey in software development, starting from creating websites as a teenager to becoming an expert in various technologies, ultimately leading to his current role at Outforce, and how the practice of outsourcing has evolved alongside his journey.
The conversation also delves into Steven's insights about the changing perception, benefits, and challenges of IT outsourcing. He emphasizes the importance of quality, maintainability, and best practices in outsourcing, noting how the industry has become more viable and attractive in recent years.
Take a listen for a comprehensive view of Steven's journey in software development, the evolution of web development and outsourcing, and emerging trends in the industry, particularly the role of AI.