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Sep 26, 2017 • 36min

250: The Internet of Payments (Anders Brownworth)

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!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
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Sep 12, 2017 • 37min

249: The Business of Buying (Thomas Smale)

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!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
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Aug 28, 2017 • 40min

248: Crossing the Chasm (Geoffrey A. Moore)

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!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
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Aug 15, 2017 • 36min

247: The Developer’s Path (Laurie Young)

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 Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
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Jul 28, 2017 • 40min

246: Becoming the 'Yes' Person (Sara Chipps)

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!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
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Jul 13, 2017 • 56min

245: F is for Feelings (Gregg Pollack)

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!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
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Jul 4, 2017 • 33min

244: A Fork in the Road (Seth Godin)

Chad chats with Seth Godin, a bestselling author and marketing guru known for works like 'The Dip' and 'Tribes.' They explore the critical shift businesses must make from innovation to mainstream appeal. Seth emphasizes the importance of building loyal communities and the challenges of B2B selling. He advocates for courageous innovation even in the face of failure, while discussing the transformative power of programs like altMBA that foster empathy in business. The episode also highlights how storytelling and collaboration can enhance problem-solving.
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Jun 27, 2017 • 37min

243: Mostly Local (Mike McKenna)

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!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
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Jun 19, 2017 • 24min

242: Too Dressed Up For The Internet (Kim Goulbourne)

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!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
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Jun 7, 2017 • 1h 2min

241: I Don’t Like Talking to Computers (Nick Charlton)

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!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

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