Build to Succeed: A Podcast to Inspire Creating Digital Products That Win

Introducing Very Good Ventures New Podcast Series

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We have released our new podcast series, “Build to Succeed,” where we dive deep into the world of tech product development with guests, who as experienced leaders, have shaped the digital and business landscape bringing ideas to life and nurtured them into long-term successes. This series is designed for the community, offering valuable insights into what it takes to turn ideas into successful products for longevity while optimizing for business goals.

‍Building “The right thing, the right way”

The “Build to Succeed” podcast isn’t just about the tech—it’s about the strategy and mindset needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment. Our conversations delve into the delicate balance between speed and resourcefulness, emphasizing the importance of crafting products built to last while meeting business objectives. Through these discussions, listeners will learn — from real people who have experienced building successful products firsthand — how to navigate the journey from launch to long-term growth, making informed decisions that lead to repeated success.

The podcast series will feature guests from a variety of industries and career paths with experience and proof that can help you explore the world of building successful tech products. 

The person who Built the Thing that Helped us Build our Thing

Our inaugural episode features an inspiring conversation with Eric Seidel, Founder of Shorebird, Co-Founder of Flutter and former Director of Engineering at Google. Eric has a wealth of experience, having transitioned from working on WebKit and Chrome at Google to pioneering Flutter, the framework that has revolutionized how we build digital experiences. In this episode, Eric shares his journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He talks about the power of focusing on solving significant problems and creating tools that people genuinely need. Eric also highlights the importance of eliminating redundancy in development processes to save time and resources.

Listeners will also gain insights into some of the challenges and mistakes made with Flutter, the crucial concept of founder-market fit, and how embracing failure can drive innovation.

Explore the World of Building Successful Tech Products

Our podcast series is designed to be a go-to source for learning from the best in the industry. We have planned very good episodes coming next. Tune in, get inspired, and discover the strategies that will help you build digital products that truly win!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Build to Succeed podcast?

Build to Succeed is a podcast series from Very Good Ventures featuring candid conversations with experienced product leaders, founders, and engineers about turning ideas into digital products that last. Episodes cover product strategy, engineering trade-offs, and the mindset behind shipping software that meets real business goals. New episodes are published on the Very Good Ventures podcasts page.

Who is featured in the first episode of Build to Succeed?

The inaugural episode features Eric Seidel, co-founder of Flutter and founder of Shorebird. Eric shares his path from WebKit and Chrome at Google to pioneering Flutter, the lessons he learned about founder-market fit, and how embracing failure helped drive innovation in cross-platform development. Listen to the full conversation on harnessing innovation to shape the future of cross-platform development.

Who should listen to Build to Succeed?

The series is built for founders, product managers, engineering leaders, and designers who want practical insights into building digital products that succeed long term. Guests come from a range of industries and career paths, so each episode offers a different lens on the strategies that move products from launch to lasting growth.

What topics does the Build to Succeed podcast cover?

Episodes explore product strategy, app development and engineering services, cross-platform tooling like Flutter, founder-market fit, and the balance between speed and resourcefulness. Many themes connect directly to Very Good Ventures' work helping enterprises and startups ship high-quality apps.

Where can I listen to Build to Succeed episodes?

All episodes are available on the Very Good Ventures podcasts page, where new conversations are added throughout the series. You can also follow Very Good Ventures on LinkedIn and YouTube for episode announcements and clips.