Description

Hector Santisteban sits down with Keith Lucas, former Chief Product Officer and CTO at Roblox and author of "Impact," to explore the essential balance between high performance and creativity in scaling startups. Keith shares his journey from aerospace engineer to Silicon Valley leader, revealing how aligned autonomy and mission athletes create teams that innovate consistently. He discusses the transformative power of gratitude in leadership, the importance of aligning personal purpose with organizational goals, and practical strategies for accelerating time to market. Keith also tackles common startup mistakes like getting trapped in busy work instead of focusing on what truly matters, and explains how AI coding frameworks are revolutionizing product development speed. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes that scaling isn't just about growth—it's about building a foundation of culture through clear values and hiring the right people who amplify your team's capabilities.

Chapters:

1. (00:00:00) - Keith's journey from aerospace engineer to Roblox CPO and startup advisor
2. (00:02:34) - Why gratitude drives real business performance and team optimism
3. (00:04:45) - Aligning personal purpose with organizational goals for breakthrough results
4. (00:07:48) - From intense taskmaster to inspiring leader: Keith's transformation story
5. (00:10:43) - Bridging high performance and creativity: the startup leader's challenge
6. (00:13:12) - Three critical questions every scaling team must answer clearly
7. (00:16:23) - Common startup mistakes: accelerating time to market and avoiding busy work
8. (00:18:16) - The foundation of culture: vision, mission, and values that determine who stays
9. (00:20:47) - How AI coding frameworks let small teams build 10x faster
10. (00:23:15) - The secret to scaling: hiring mission athletes and defining behaviors that win

Links And Resources:

1. Website
2. Keith Lucas on LinkedIn
3. Amplafy Media
4. Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
5. Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

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