BUILD

SUCCEED

In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Thiago Ghisi, Director of Engineering at Nubank. With nearly two decades of experience in the software industry—including roles at Apple, American Express, and Thoughtworks—Thiago shares his journey from hands-on engineering to leadership and the challenges of scaling mobile platforms for millions of users. He dives deep into building Canonical platforms and adopting server-driven UI at Nubank, revealing the game-changing impact of these strategies. Thiago also highlights why being a jack-of-many-trades, master of some is crucial for engineering teams to craft impactful, adaptable solutions.

In this episode, we welcome Jorge Coca, Head of Engineering at Very Good Ventures, to share his insights on building scalable mobile solutions and fostering innovation within engineering teams. With a career spanning over a decade—including leading Android and Flutter development at BMW—Jorge has a deep understanding of how technology and business strategy intersect. He discusses the evolution of mobile engineering, the power of Flutter in driving efficiency, and the challenges of balancing complexity with simplicity. We also explore the future of wearable technology and augmented reality—don’t miss this conversation!

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Chris Synan, Vice President of Engineering at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Since joining just before the COVID-19 lockdown, Chris has played a pivotal role in the company’s technology transformation. With extensive experience leading large teams and driving system overhauls at industry giants like Dell, AMD, CA Technologies, and General Motors, Chris shares his insights on large-scale innovation, fostering team culture, and navigating technological development.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by David Chen, whose previous roles include Chief Technology Officer of Skycatch and Senior Software Engineer at Twitter. He is currently Head of Software Services at Agtonomy, where he focuses on building autonomous farming solutions to address labor shortages in agriculture. David shares his journey from drone-based mining technology to robotics in agriculture, offering insights into designing impactful technology.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Sam Moore, VP of Architecture at Betterment, where he has led groundbreaking initiatives, including the re-platforming of mobile codebases from native to Flutter, and the launch of Betterment Checking. Sam’s extensive experience in scaling infrastructure and software architecture has made him a key figure in driving Betterment’s technological advancements. Sam discusses leading major tech transitions, managing technical debt, fostering innovation and scaling engineering teams while ensuring continuous growth in the financial technology space.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Patricia Roller, former co-CEO of Frog Design and current CEO of Vidlet Inc., a company known for pioneering video research in product development. With a rich background in design and leadership, Patricia shares her insights on the critical role of company culture in driving innovation and success within startups.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Kyle Crouse, whose previous roles include Senior Manager, Design Technology at Amazon, Principal Design Technologist at frog and Creative Technology Director at Method and Visa. He is currently Director of Concept Technology at Very Good Ventures. Kyle discusses the integration of design and technology in product development. 

Ready to revolutionize your approach to tech? We’re joined by Teresa Wu, VP of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase & Co., whose previous roles include Senior Staff Engineer at tide, and Android and Mobile Lead at Ostmodern. Teresa shares invaluable insights on mastering new technologies like AI and Flutter, emphasizing the critical role of community, curiosity and strategic risk management in successful product development.

On this episode, we’re joined by Carsten Wierwille, former Executive at ustwo, Method, GlobalLogic and frog, and current Board Director at Very Good Ventures. Carsten shares his insights on building sustainable habits, transforming company culture and balancing purpose with profit.

In the first episode of "Build To Succeed,” we’re joined by Eric Seidel, Founder of Shorebird, Co-Founder of Flutter and former Director of Engineering at Google. Eric discusses his career journey, shares insights on building impactful products and tackles distinctive approaches to addressing business challenges, particularly focusing on his work with Flutter and Shorebird. This podcast explores the world of building successful tech products by talking to leaders who have brought ideas to life and nurtured them into long-term successes.  The show highlights the importance of building "the right thing, the right way" — crafting products for longevity while optimizing for business goals.