Commit & Push
Commit & Push
Podcast Description
Great software doesn’t build itself. Behind every breakthrough product is a team making the right calls—on architecture, hiring, and the trade-offs that shape what gets pushed to prod.
The Commit & Push podcast is where technology meets the human side of software development. I’m your host Damien Filiatrault, Founder and CEO of Scalable Path, and in this podcast we’ll go beneath the surface to explore the strategies, decisions, and hard-earned lessons that drive successful digital products. From hiring top developers to embracing emerging tech without losing the human touch, we cut through the noise and focus on what works.
Whether you’re a CTO, engineering leader, or hands-on developer, you’ll get real-world insights from industry veterans, deep dives into emerging technologies, and a no-BS look at what it takes to build and scale great software.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes including software development strategies, emerging technologies, and lessons from industry veterans. For example, episodes delve into why AI projects often fail, explore hiring practices for top developers, and unpack the importance of user experience design, making complex topics accessible for listeners.
Great software doesn’t build itself. Behind every breakthrough product is a team making the right calls—on architecture, hiring, and the trade-offs that shape what gets pushed to prod.
The Commit & Push podcast is where technology meets the human side of software development. I’m your host Damien Filiatrault, Founder and CEO of Scalable Path, and in this podcast we’ll go beneath the surface to explore the strategies, decisions, and hard-earned lessons that drive successful digital products. From hiring top developers to embracing emerging tech without losing the human touch, we cut through the noise and focus on what works.
Whether you’re a CTO, engineering leader, or hands-on developer, you’ll get real-world insights from industry veterans, deep dives into emerging technologies, and a no-BS look at what it takes to build and scale great software.
- [0:00] Intro
- [1:03] Zach’s Journey to Becoming a Startup CTO
- [3:15] What is Gruntwork?
- [5:57] Balancing a Full-Time CTO Role with Coaching
- [6:50] Writing The Startup CTO’s Handbook
- [11:40] Lessons in Management and Hiring
- [16:22] Setting Goals & Metrics for Engineers
- [22:22] Full-Time vs. Fractional CTOs
- [28:12] Keeping Software Development Simple
- [30:51] Developer Productivity
- [34:50] Overhyped and Underrated Tech
- [44:43] Will AI Replace Developers?
- [49:38] Why Every CTO Should Consider Coaching
- [51:25] Where Can You Find Zach Online?
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