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analysis in product development, and how GrowthBook addresses these needs. The conversation also highlights the role of open source in GrowthBook's growth and their innovative product WebLens.ai, which leverages AI for A/B testing suggestions.
00:00 Introductions
01:06 Guest Introduction: Graham McNichol
01:33 The Genesis of GrowthBook
03:45 Challenges in Building AB Testing Platforms
05:10 GrowthBook's Open Source Journey
15:36 The Impact of Open Source on Business
17:15 Open Source Tools and Paid Features
18:33 Community Contributions and SDKs
20:00 Build vs Buy: The Decision Process
22:41 Targeting and Organizational Structure
24:34 Engineering Culture and Product Development
30:16 Reflections on Building In-House Solutions
32:39 Exciting New Developments at GrowthBook
35:17 Fun Question and Final Thoughts
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
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This week, Mang-Git hosts content creator and former VP of Product at Apollo.io and Head of Product Growth at Affirm, Aakash Gupta. Aakash shares his journey from operator to content creator on LinkedIn, building a vast follower base, and transitioning to an entrepreneurial role. The episode dives into the build vs. buy decision-making process at Affirm for developing a location-based push notification feature, the importance of accurate data, and considering user experience and frequency challenges to drive product growth effectively.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:03 Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn
04:41 Content Strategy and Marketing Concepts
06:56 Deciding to Go Full-Time as a Content Creator
08:01 LinkedIn's Unique Opportunities for Growth
10:52 Exploring the Build vs. Buy Decision
20:40 Understanding Data Architecture for Location Accuracy
21:40 Challenges in Location-Based Services
23:39 Affirm's Product Evolution and Trade-offs
24:22 Impact of Location-Based Push Notifications
24:59 User Experience and Technical Trade-offs
27:04 Frequency and Timing of Push Notifications
30:07 Managing Credit and Customer Engagement
34:36 Insights on Growth and Saturation
35:48 Current Projects and Professional Insights
38:42 Product Recommendations and Final Thoughts
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
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In this episode of Build vs. Buy, host Mang-Git is joined by Scott Woody, founder and CEO of Metronome. They discuss the complexities of the build versus buy decision-making process, drawing from Scott's experiences at Dropbox and Metronome. Scott shares insights on prioritizing user needs, internal software development, and the challenges of maintaining custom-built systems (like the time he helped build Dropbox' internal ATS). The conversation also touches on the impact of company culture on innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as Scott's personal journey in balancing professional growth with family life.
00:00: Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:58: Meet Scott Woody: CEO of Metronome
01:36: Scott's Journey: From Dropbox to Metronome
03:58: Imposter Syndrome and Early Career Challenges
06:24: Build vs Buy: A Personal Experience
11:55: Technical Evaluation and Decision Making
21:44: Cultural Impact and Reflections
24:47: Wrapping Up
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
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Sameh El Ansary, Founder and CTO of Treyd.io, joins Mang-Git to discuss challenges and decisions in the build versus buy debate. They explore issues related to global scaling, fintech integrations, and AI adaptation. Sameh shares insights on the importance of in-house, core value components, leveraging third-party APIs, and the impact of generative AI on improving data accuracy. The episode also highlights the development of custom financial tech solutions, compliance with ESG policies, and recommendations for innovative tech products.
00:00 Introduction
01:52 Sameh's Background and Treyd's Mission
06:05 Challenges of Going Global
10:00 Buy vs Build: Real-World Examples
21:32 Cost-Effective Outsourcing Decisions
22:47 Challenges in Invoice Processing
25:15 Building vs. Buying AI Solutions
32:34 Exciting Personal Projects and Product Recommendations
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
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Matan-Paul Shetrit, Director of Product at Writer (www.writer.com), joins Mang-Git to discuss the evolving AI landscape. Matan shares insights from his career in tech, highlighting his time at Flexport, Brex, and A-Team, and delves deep into Writer's offerings including AI Studio, no-code applications, and developer APIs. They explore the build vs. buy dilemma and the real costs and benefits of fine-tuning AI models versus using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Matan also touches on the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into large enterprises, and the importance of tailoring solutions to both technical and non-technical users.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:43 Guest Background and Experience
04:14 Writer AI's Evolution and Offerings
06:48 Enterprise Solutions and Custom Applications
13:03 Build vs. Buy: Personal Insights
15:06 Challenges and Lessons from Flexport
22:51 Brex and Marqeta: Strategic Decisions
26:21 Navigating Spend Management Tools
26:35 AI Models: Build In-House or Use Vendors?
29:15 The Debate on Fine-Tuning AI Models
32:49 Cost Implications of Training AI Models
36:41 Balancing Simplicity and Usefulness in AI
41:52 Personal and Professional Reflections
45:04 Product Recommendations and Final Thoughts
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
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Jenn Knight, Co-Founder and CTO of AgentSync (www.agentsync.io), joins host Mang-Git to dive into the dynamics of the build vs. buy decision many businesses face. This episode covers the intricacies of building business applications, such as within the Salesforce ecosystem, and explores real-world examples, including the implementation of CPQ solutions at Dropbox. Jenn shares her wealth of experience from working with numerous tech giants and highlights her passion for understanding evolving business needs in the insurance space.
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Jenn's Background and Career Journey
01:37 Understanding AgentSync and the Insurance Ecosystem
02:52 Salesforce as a Platform for Business Applications
04:08 Building on Salesforce: Challenges and Advantages
06:21 The Build vs. Buy Dilemma
08:19 Real-World Examples and Decision-Making
11:28 Continuous Evaluation and Adaptation
18:23 Digital Transformation in Legacy Industries
23:37 Preparing for the Main Discussion
24:04 Reflecting on Dropbox's Sales Strategy
25:17 Challenges in Configuring Price Quotes
26:07 Building vs. Buying: A Strategic Decision
27:18 The Evolution of Dropbox's CPQ System
35:00 Personal and Professional Excitements
41:12 The Joy of Craftsmanship
44:32 Conclusion and Farewell
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
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0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:39 Luke Thomas's Background and Role at Zapier
03:23 Exploring Zapier's New Products
03:48 Deep Dive into Zapier's Product Features
08:37 Challenges and Strategies in Build vs. Buy Decisions
15:35 Real-World Example: AI Chatbots Product
21:57 Implementing a Simple Solution
22:15 Navigating Procurement Challenges
22:53 Building a Business Case
23:55 Legal and Compliance Hurdles
25:21 Vendor Collaboration Success
28:20 Insights on Sales and Procurement
35:44 Personalized AI in Education
38:38 Favorite Product Purchase
40:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:15 Shitesh Grover's Professional Journey
01:37 Understanding Orb's Usage-Based Billing
03:03 Challenges and Opportunities in Monetization
06:47 Comparing Orb with Stripe
12:26 Building vs. Buying: A Deep Dive
24:34 Evaluating Vendors and Making Decisions
30:00 Exciting Projects and Personal Insights
31:56 Conclusion and Farewell
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:24 Vincent Paquet's Background and Dialpad Overview
03:33 Evolution of Dialpad and AI Integration
04:26 Build vs. Buy Decision-Making
12:54 Case Study: Acquiring Talk IQ
19:08 Impact of AI on User Experience
22:29 Future of AI and Communication
36:13 Wrap-Up and Personal Insights
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
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00:00 Introduction to Non-Core Value Proposition
19:30 The Importance of Buying Dev Tools
19:49 First Principles and Engineering Constraints
20:55 Challenges in Building a Company
22:26 Open Source and Engineering Mindsets
24:03 Email and Customer Support Systems
25:08 Build vs. Buy: A Case Study
26:20 Revenue Generating vs. Margin Increasing Projects
30:10 Engineering Decisions and Integration Challenges
33:25 Exciting Projects and Future Work
35:37 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
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In this episode of Build vs. Buy, Cameron Nordholm, Head of Product at Covered Insurance joins Mang-Git to reflect on a pivotal decision he faced at his company regarding whether to build a custom solution or buy off-the-shelf software for embedded analytics. The discussion dives deep into Cameron's journey, highlighting key moments and insights that shaped his decision-making process.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:32 Cameron's Journey in Insurance
01:18 Covered Insurance: Business Model and Role
03:16 Embedded Insurance and Innovation
03:49 Build vs Buy: Setting the Stage
06:37 Gainfully's Pivot to Enterprise
10:28 Challenges and Decisions in Build vs Buy
17:51 Team Alignment and Final Decision
21:10 The SWOT Analysis Debate
22:12 The Big Reveal: Build or Buy?
22:49 Flexibility and Customer Needs
25:39 Enterprise Focus and Reporting Challenges
26:49 Reflections on Decision Making
33:55 Exploring Professional Interests
35:50 Product Management Evolution
40:02 The Sonos Experience: Pros and Cons
42:48 Final Thoughts and Reflections
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
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[Pilot episode]
In this episode of the Build vs. Buy podcast, host Mang-Git talks with Joshua Jensen, co-founder and CEO of Inspectify. Inspectify makes it easier to complete home inspections with their national network of licensed home inspectors and common software / data platform.
Joshua shares his journey in tech and real estate, the evolution of Inspectify, and their decision-making process for building versus buying software solutions. The discussion highlights the importance of capturing structured data and how Inspectify balances internal development with external partnerships to enhance their inspection platform.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:31 Guest Introduction: Joshua Jensen
02:25 Inspectify: Revolutionizing Property Inspections
04:27 The Build vs Buy Dilemma
07:21 Case Study: OCR Implementation at Inspectify
17:56 Decision Making and Team Dynamics
21:51 Future Prospects and Exciting Projects
25:19 Lighthearted Wrap-Up and Recommendations
28:45 Conclusion and Farewell
This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
