Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

The tables are flipped and Chad is interviewed by Alan Wick, at our Playbook Launch Party, on the lessons learned from starting thoughtbot, company methodology, and looking towards the challenges & opportunities of the future. thoughtbot Playbook Crossing the Chasm- Geoffrey A. Moore Geoffrey Moore on Giant Robots thoughtbot /purpose Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots! Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring today's episode!

Chad chats with Maria Parker, CEO of Cruzbike, about running your first Kickstarter, issues with scaling production, and the challenge of shifting public perceptions. Hopscotch Design Festival Cruzbike Crossing the Chasm- Geoffrey A. Moore 3000 Miles to a Cure Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots! Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring today's episode!

Chad talks with Chris Savage & Brendan Schwartz, co-founders of Wistia, about building/launching new products, hiring, and managing company identity & vision. Wistia Chris & Brendan on Giant Robots Wistiafest video marketing conference Soapbox Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring today's episode!

Chad is joined by Aleen Simms, an organizer for App Camp For Girls, to discuss the importance and logistics of their new Indiegogo Campaign. Head over to the App Camp Indiegogo via tbot.io/appcamp to have your donation matched today! App Camp for Girls Volunteer! Volunteer Interest Form The Incomparable Podcast Aleen on The Incomparable Network Originality Podcast Aleen on Twitter Check out our newest podcast, Crossroads. Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring today's episode!

Chad is joined by Amy Webb, Professor at the Stern School of Business NYU and Founder & Quantitative Futurist at The Future Today Institute, to discuss distilling trends, incremental decision making, and the role of organizational management on the outcome of a company's future. Future Today Institute The Innovator's Dilemma- Clayton M. Christensen Exponent Podcast Microsoft Tay Bot Botness Scale The Signals Are Talking: Why Today’s Fringe Is Tomorrow’s Mainstream- Amy Webb Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Chad is joined by designer and author Jarrod Drysdale to discuss lessons learned from shutting down Cascade, writing about design, cultivating content for your audience, and design's evolving role within organizations. Jarrod on Giant Robots TheorySprints design course Studio Fellow Proximity School of Design Jarrod on Twitter Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Chad is joined by Anders Brownworth, Chief Evangelist at Circle, to discuss zero-cost transaction fees, cryptocurrency, and re-envisioning modern payment systems. Circle Disruptive Innovation- Clayton Christensen The Critical Path Podcast Anders on Twitter Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Chad is joined by Thomas Smale, founder of FE International to discuss valuations, selling SaaS businesses, and tips to make your product more attractive to potential buyers. The Developer's Path Video FE International SaaS Valuations: How to Value a SaaS Business in 2017 Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Chad is joined by author Geoffrey A. Moore to discuss the concepts in Crossing the Chasm and how they relate to scaling consulting. The full transcript for this episode Crossing the Chasm- Geoffrey A. Moore "How Great Leaders Inspire Action"- Simon Sinek TED Talk Seth Godin on Giant Robots Behind the Cloud- Marc Benioff, Carlye Adler Zone to Win- Geoffrey A. Moore Microsoft Re-Designs the iPod Packaging Geoffrey's Homepage Geoffrey on Linkedin Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Chad is joined by Laurie Young to discuss The Developer's Path, a panel discussion hosted at thoughtbot London on how companies and developers can work together to achieve reciprocal growth. Developer's Path Panel Video thoughtbot Playbook- Apprenticeship Makers Academy Rails Girls London RailsBridge Over the Air Apprentice.io Laurie on Twitter

Chad is joined by Sara Chipps, cofounder of Girl Develop It & CEO of Jewelbots, to discuss integrating with custom hardware, building a community of young coders, working with retailers, and branding. Sara on Giant Robots Jewelbots #JewelbotsBuild First Lego League Radical Candor Podcast Zero to One- Peter Thiel Robot Conference Room Signage Sara on Twitter Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Chad is joined by Code School & Envy Labs founder Gregg Pollack to discuss optimal work environments and building a company to support Open Source Projects. Gregg on Giant Robots Starter Studio Brené Brown The Human Element Code Pop Upcase Sell Your By-Products Dive into Neovim on Upcase Gregg's Blog Gregg on Twitter Panel Discussion: The Developer’s Path Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Chad is joined by author, blogger, entrepreneur, and marketer Seth Godin to discuss the organizational introspection required to move from the cutting edge to the mainstream. The full transcript for this episode Seth on Giant Robots Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us: Seth Godin The Dip: Seth Godin thoughtbot Playbook Crossing the Chasm: Geoffrey A. Moore R/GA Google Ngram Viewer Jeff Koons altMBA The Marketing Seminar Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Chad is joined by Mike McKenna, CEO of Shotgunflat, to discuss cultivating a business in the town in which one grew up, working with family, the effect of adding a sales team to a consultancy, and the legislation of craft-brewing. Shotgunflat Thirsty Goat Brewing Mtn Wknd Mike on Twitter Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Chad is joined by thoughtbot designer Kim Goulbourne to discuss inspiration, side projects, and winning a Webby Award! The Webby Awards Bitter Renter "Suck it Zillow. I won!" No Questions Asked Made By Bourn Kim on Twitter Kim on Instagram Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Chad is joined by Nick Charlton, thoughtbot developer and co-host of the Build Phase podcast, to give their impressions on all the news out of the WWDC17 Keynote & Platforms State of the Union. Build Phase WWDC17 Keynote Platforms State of the Union I/O '17 discussion on The Bike Shed Encoding and Decoding Custom Types Argo Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Ben outlines his next steps, reflects on his time at thoughtbot, and hands the proverbial podcast reins over to Chad. Ballroom Dancing Onboarding on Giant Robots The Art of Product Podcast Art of Vim Intro- Ben acting in a smoking jacket Upcase Refactoring From Good to Great "Blurred Lines"- Kyle Fiedler

Ben bids adieu to thoughtbot, and outlines his plans, hopes, and fears for the future. Upcase FormKeep How to negotiate the Long, Slow, SaaS Ramp of Death- Gail Goodman The Stairstep Approach to Bootstrapping- Rob Walling Natalie Nagele on Giant Robots Vim University

Derrick gets technical about Drip's performance optimization, and reflects on pre-conceived opinions in regards to tactical & strategic planning after receiving some constructive criticism. Upcase FormKeep Studio Pics New Relic

Ben and Derrick recount their experiences and lessons learned speaking at MicroConf. Upcase FormKeep MicroConf Hedonic Treadmill Thank you to our sponsor this week, FreshBooks