In this conversation, Holdy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rholdy/) shares his unique journey from a music background to a successful career in technology. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, overcoming fear in learning, and building effective collaboration among developers. The discussion also covers the role of product management, fostering a culture of experimentation, and the balance between process and flexibility in engineering teams. Holdy highlights the need for system-level thinking and effective communication within engineering, ultimately advocating for a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.Chapters00:00 Intro03:24 The Importance of Mentorship in Tech06:25 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Learning09:16 Building Effective Developer Collaboration12:15 The Role of Engineers in Product Development15:17 Creating a Culture of Inquiry and Feedback18:21 Navigating Early Career Challenges21:10 The Power of Relationships in Engineering24:03 Collaboration Across Teams: Product, Design, and Engineering28:19 The Power of Accountability in Team Dynamics31:47 Creating a Safe Space for Ideas32:51 Encouraging Experimentation and Learning35:45 Incentivizing Innovation in Product Teams39:29 Understanding Process vs. Culture40:46 Quality Control in Rapid Growth44:54 Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Non-Technical Teams📨 Want fewer bottlenecks, better handoffs, and smoother releases? Join the Technically Lit newsletter for weekly insights on product collaboration: https://technicallylit.beehiiv.com/subscribe💻⚡️ Become your dev team’s favorite collaborator, without learning to code🌐 https://technicallylit.comConnect with Nick:🦋 https://bsky.app/profile/nick-basile.com👨‍💼 https://linkedin.com/in/nickbasile/🆇 https://x.com/nickjbasile