Tactics for Tech Leadership Podcast

Category: Episodes

  • S3E2 – A Journey into Differential Diagnosis

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    Show Notes  In this episode, Andy and Mon Chiao explore differential diagnosis. They clarify what differential diagnosis truly entails and how it can be applied in technical settings, particularly within software teams. The hosts illustrate its importance through real-world scenarios, emphasizing the balance between gathering information and taking corrective action, the consequences of different types…

  • S3E1 – Why Startups Fail

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    Show Notes In this first episode of Season 3, Mon-Chaio and Andy welcome listeners back and dive into the theme of ‘The Turnaround’. They analyze reasons why startups fail, discussing both proximate and distal causes. They explore insights from multiple research reports, studies, and personal experiences to paint a comprehensive picture of startup failure scenarios.…

  • S2E52 – Festive Ferments

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    Show Notes  In this special end-of-year episode, Andy and Mon-Chaio reflect on the highlights and challenges of 2024, discussing their most memorable podcast episodes. As is tradition on the podcast, the Christmas episode is something different. Mon-Chaio and Andy explain their experiments with fermentation, sharing intriguing recipes and techniques involving shiokoji, hot sauce, and Christmas…

  • S2E50 – Scaling Up: From Garage to Global (Part 5 of 5)

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    Show Notes This is the last episode in a multi-part series that will explore the various stages of scaling a company using a hypothetical startup scenario inspired by ride-sharing services. In the final installment of ‘Scaling Up: From Garage to Global,’ Mon-Chaio and Andy dive deep into the complexities of integrating a newly acquired company…

  • S2E49 – Scaling Up: From Garage to Global (Part 4 of 5)

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    Show Notes This is the fourth in a multi-part series that will explore the various stages of scaling a company using a hypothetical startup scenario inspired by ride-sharing services. Mon-Chaio and Andy advance into the next phase of scaling up a hypothetical ride-sharing company, exploring how it might transition to food delivery. They discuss the…

  • S2E48 – Scaling Up: From Garage to Global (Part 3 of 5)

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    Show Notes This is the second in a multi-part series that will explore the various stages of scaling a company using a hypothetical startup scenario inspired by ride-sharing services. In this episode, Mon-Chaio and Andy pick up from where they left off in part two, exploring the transition of a company post-Series B funding, now…

  • S2E47 – Scaling Up: From Garage to Global (Part 2 of 5)

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    Show Notes This is the second in a multi-part series that will explore the various stages of scaling a company using a hypothetical startup scenario inspired by ride-sharing services.  Andy and Mon-Chaio continue the discussion on scaling engineering teams, focusing on the transition from a small, scrappy startup to preparing for a Series-A funding round.…

  • S2E46 – Scaling Up: From Garage to Global (Part 1 of 5)

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    Mon-Chaio Lo
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    Show Notes This is the first in a multi-part series that will explore the various stages of scaling a company using a hypothetical startup scenario inspired by ride-sharing services. In this episode, Mon-Chaio and Andy discuss how to scale a tech startup from its inception stage. They reflect on past experiences, emphasizing the importance of…

  • S2E45 – To Friend or Not to Friend

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    Show Notes  Andy and Mon-Chaio tackle the intriguing question: ‘Are we friends?’ in this episode of the TTL podcast. They explore the significance of workplace friendships, discussing how these relationships impact job satisfaction, organizational performance, and employee behavior. The hosts look into the role of physical proximity and shared experiences in fostering interdependence, and even…

  • S2E44 – VacationCast – Is LeSS Scaling SAFe?

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    Show Notes In this VacationCast episode, Mon-Chaio tackles a listener’s question inspired by “Does Your Software Methodology Matter?” about effectively scaling an engineering organization to 120 engineers. Dispelling the notion that scaling is about simple multiplication, he delves into key tactics, including the creation of autonomous, accountable teams with independent KPIs, and the importance of…