Shows
Matt Watson MediaChristmas has come EARLY for THESE teamsIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-12-2432 min
Matt Watson MediaThis Season is OVER for THESE teamsIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-12-1031 min
Matt Watson MediaWe Drafted NFL PLAYOFF TeamsIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-12-0334 min
Matt Watson MediaThe Rams will CRUISE to Super Bowl 60It is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-11-2811 min
Matt Watson MediaWhat to WATCH on Thanksgiving | NFL PreviewIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-11-2625 min
Matt Watson MediaDown Goes MAHOMESIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-11-1931 min
Matt Watson MediaMcCarthy MELTS DOWN in MinnesotaIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye
2025-11-1235 min
Matt Watson MediaWho can STOP the Packers?It is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-10-2936 min
Matt Watson MediaNew York's GIANT MistakeIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-10-2237 min
Matt Watson MediaColts have UNLOCKED a SecretIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-10-1529 min
Matt Watson MediaBills, Eagles suffer MAJOR upsets | NFL Week 5It is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-10-0830 min
Matt Watson MediaEagles CANNOT Be StoppedIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye
2025-10-0135 min
Matt Watson MediaJustin Herbert has STOLEN the MVP Award??It is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-09-2446 min
Matt Watson MediaBurrow Injured AGAIN?? | NFL Week 2It is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-09-1735 min
Matt Watson MediaAaron Rodgers will win MVP? Week 1 OverreactionsIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-09-1033 min
Matt Watson MediaJosh Allen's LAST CHANCEIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up?
2025-09-0429 min
Matt Watson MediaWhat IF Justin Herbert FINALLY Breaks OutIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-08-2724 min
Matt Watson MediaWho is the King of the NFC North?It is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-08-2024 min
Product DrivenWhy We Still Need Software Engineers in the Age of AI with Brian JenneyAI can scaffold an app in seconds, but can it refactor that thousand-line React file when the first bug hits production? In this episode, I sit down with Brian Jenney software engineer and program owner of the coding bootcamp Parsity, to draw a hard line between “code that runs” and “code that lasts.” From mentoring career-switchers to stress-testing AI in real-world pipelines, Brian shares why craftsmanship and product judgment still beat copy-paste prompts.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...
2025-08-1429 min
Matt Watson MediaJoe Burrow will FINALLY Win MVPIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-08-1322 min
Matt Watson MediaMiami Dolphins Schedule PredictionIt is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5364558891974656
2025-08-1020 min
Matt Watson MediaWill the Eagles REPEAT in the East?It is the best way to start your NFL Sunday! Join Matt Watson and the Sunday Morning Slants crew as they break down all things NFL. X/Twitter: @MattWatsonMedia @MasonGreene01 @KyleFennimore @LukeHarker @Pkell22 @EthanRappleye
2025-08-0629 min
Product DrivenTechnical Co-Founders are Startup Gold with Noah LindnerThe 10X Developer Decoded: Why Technical Co-Founders Are Startup Gold 💎In this revealing conversation, we unpack one of tech's most polarizing concepts while exploring the brutal realities of building technical partnerships in today's startup ecosystem. Host Matt Watson and Noah Lindner (ex-Airbnb engineer turned consultant) deliver unfiltered insights that challenge conventional wisdom about technical hiring and startup team dynamics.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Get the Book: https://mybook.to/productdrivenNewsletter: productdriven.comConnect with Matt: https://linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonFull Scale Ventures: https://fullscaleventures.comGet t...
2025-07-3130 min
Product DrivenInside 'Product Driven': Why This New Book is Every Engineering Leader's Must-ReadProduct Driven: Building Software Teams That Ship Value 🚀In this special book launch episode, we dive deep into the intersection of engineering leadership, product thinking, and the transformative impact of AI on software development. Join Matt Watson and Craig Ferril as they explore the revolutionary "Product Driven Model" and why traditional development approaches are becoming obsolete.🔗 Essential Resources:Get the Book: https://a.co/d/100RmwCNewsletter: productdriven.comConnect with Matt: https://linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonFull Scale Ventures: https://fullscaleventures.comGet the Offshore H...
2025-07-1741 min
Product DrivenThe Engineering Leadership Book That Actually Shows You How to Build Product-Minded TeamsProduct Driven: The Book Launch - A Software Leader's Journey to Creating High-Performance Teams 📚After months of intensive writing and years of industry experience, Matt Watson unveils his groundbreaking book "Product Driven" - a comprehensive guide for engineering leaders seeking to build teams with a genuine product mindset. This isn't just another business book; it's a practical roadmap for transforming how software teams think, work, and deliver value.In this revealing first look, Matt shares the personal journey that led to creating this essential resource for the tech industry. Drawing from his extensive career building and...
2025-07-1503 min
Product DrivenRethinking Requirements When Engineers Are No Longer the Bottleneck with Chris RickardBreaking Through Requirements Hell: How AI is Revolutionizing Software Development 🚀In this compelling exploration of technological transformation, host Matt Watson connects with Chris Rickard, founder of UserDoc, broadcasting from Vietnam. Their conversation unveils a profound shift happening across the software industry—one where artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the relationship between business stakeholders and development teams.What emerges is a fascinating paradox: as AI accelerates coding capabilities, the critical constraint shifts from "how do we build it?" to "what exactly should we build?" Chris's journey from software engineer to product innovator illustrates this transformation, revealing how tra...
2025-07-1030 min
Product DrivenHow Boddle's Product-Driven Approach Built Educational Games That Kids Ask Parents to Buy with Clarence TanLearning Through Play: How Boddle Built Educational Games That Kids Actually WantIn this insightful conversation, Matt Watson talks with Clarence Tan, founder and CEO of Boddle Learning, about their journey building educational games that have reached over 10 million users. Clarence shares how they tackled the classic problem of educational games - how to make them as engaging as regular games while maintaining educational value. By creating fun games first and then "sneaking in" learning content, Boddle has found success in the competitive educational technology space.The most valuable lesson? Get out of the office...
2025-07-0329 min
Product DrivenHow Feedback Loops Transform Development Efficiency with Ashley DavisIn this enlightening conversation with author Ashley Davis, Matt Watson explores the concept of feedback-driven development and how it shapes effective software engineering practices. Ashley, author of "Bootstrapping Microservices" and the upcoming "The Feedback-Driven Developer," shares valuable insights on how developers can leverage feedback loops to enhance their productivity, make better decisions, and deliver more value to customers. They discuss the shifting landscape of software development in the age of AI, the importance of personal feedback systems, and why understanding product priorities is crucial for modern developers.🔗 Essential Links:🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full E...
2025-06-2629 min
Product DrivenProduct-Led Growth vs. VC Funding: Lessons from 25 Bootstrapped Startups with John RushBootstrapping vs VC: John Rush on Building 25 Successful Products 🚀In this enlightening episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson sits down with serial tech entrepreneur John Rush. Known for his prominent presence on social media platforms like Twitter (X) and LinkedIn, John shares his journey from VC-backed companies to successfully bootstrapping 25 different startups over the past 15 years. The conversation explores the stark differences between venture-backed and bootstrapped business models, the importance of UX in product development, and how focusing on solving specific problems has led to his remarkable success.John provides valuable insights on identifying you...
2025-06-1933 min
Product DrivenAI Adoption Strategies: Inspiring Developer Teams to Embrace Intelligent Tools with Senad SanticAI and Agency Evolution: Navigating the Future of Software Development 🚀In this thought-provoking episode of Product Driven, Matt Watson welcomes Senad Santic, owner of Zendev software development agency and founder of LinkBound. They dive deep into how AI is reshaping software development agencies, training strategies for developers in this evolving landscape, and the challenges of diversifying from agencies into SaaS products. Both entrepreneurs share valuable insights on balancing innovation with realistic business concerns while navigating the rapidly changing technological environment.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect...
2025-06-1237 min
Product DrivenThree Core Principles CTOs Use to Create an Engineering Culture that Inspires and Retains Top Talent with John DurrantBuilding Human-Centric Engineering Teams: Culture, Motivation, & Purpose 🛠️In this episode of Product Driven, Matt Watson talks with John Durant, founder of Human Centric Engineering, about the critical elements that create high-performing engineering cultures. John explains how mastery, autonomy, and purpose form the foundation of intrinsic motivation for engineers and how courage enables teams to overcome organizational fear. They explore the challenges of Agile implementation, bureaucracy's impact on innovation, and practical approaches to measuring and improving engineering culture. This conversation reveals how small, intentional changes can transform team dynamics and why engineers have more power to shape...
2025-06-0529 min
Product DrivenAI in QA Testing: How TestChimp is Revolutionizing Software Quality Assurance with Nuwan Samarasekera🧪 The AI Testing Revolution: Reimagining QA in the Era of Generative IntelligenceIn this intellectually stimulating conversation, Matt Watson and Nuwan Samarasekera (Founder & CEO of TestChimp) explore the transformative impact of generative AI on software testing methodologies. As AI accelerates development cycles, discover why testing has emerged as the new bottleneck and how innovative approaches are creating the perfect balance between deterministic reliability and adaptive intelligence.This forward-looking discussion examines the shifting landscape of software quality assurance as AI-accelerated development creates new challenges and opportunities. Through exploration of TestChimp's innovative approach, discover how AI can tran...
2025-05-2929 min
Product DrivenSolving the Hidden Challenges of Growing Engineering Teams at Scale with Gleb Braverman from HackerPulse🔍 Engineering Visibility: Unlocking Team Performance at Scale with Hacker PulseIn this intellectually stimulating exploration, Matt Watson and Gleb Braverman (Founder & CEO of Hacker Pulse) delve into the universal challenges that emerge when engineering organizations reach critical mass. From identifying "ghost engineers" to optimizing team composition across time zones, discover why seemingly unique organizational challenges are actually common patterns that can be systematically addressed through data-driven insights.This thought-provoking discussion examines the evolutionary challenges engineering organizations face as they scale beyond the natural limits of human supervision. Through Hacker Pulse's research with hundreds of engineering lea...
2025-05-2222 min
Product DrivenHow Full Scale Ventures Builds Product-Driven Startups with Craig FerrilFull Scale Ventures Launches & The Power of Venture Studios 🚀In this transformative episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson introduces his exciting new venture with Craig Ferril—Full Scale Ventures. They dive deep into the concept of venture studios, exploring various models and explaining why they've launched their own. The conversation reveals how their combined expertise in technology, strategy, and operations positions them to create successful startups with significantly lower risk by leveraging global talent and shared resources.Craig Ferril joins Matt Watson as Chief Strategy Officer for Full Scale Ventures, bringing operational excellence and peopl...
2025-05-2030 min
Product DrivenWhen Great CTOs Go Into Beast Mode with Ron Timoshenko🦸♂️ Unlocking CTO Mode: When Technical Leaders Become Innovation HeroesIn this intellectually stimulating conversation, Matt Watson and Ron Timoshenko (CIO of Rimbull Health) unpack the multifaceted nature of the CTO role and explore the critical moments when technical leaders must activate their "beast mode" to drive innovation. Through candid discussion about leadership styles, technical debt, and the balance between creativity and process, discover how effective CTOs navigate between wartime innovation and peacetime stability.This thought-provoking dialogue examines the evolving nature of technical leadership and the delicate balance between creative innovation and operational discipline. Through personal anecdotes...
2025-05-1526 min
Product DrivenGreat CTOs Think Like Product Managers with Mark EagleThe Evolution of Technical Roles in Modern Startups 🚀In this illuminating conversation, Matt Watson engages with Mark Eagle, a veteran startup advisor and former CTO, to explore the transformative landscape of technical leadership in today's startup ecosystem. They delve into the critical misalignment between prestigious job titles and actual responsibilities, focusing on the evolving CTO role.Mark shares valuable insights on how product thinking is rapidly becoming the defining skill for technical leaders as AI revolutionizes software development practices. Together, they unpack why understanding customer needs, business objectives, and strategic decision-making fundamentally differentiates exceptional technical lea...
2025-05-0826 min
Product DrivenWe Are All On The Product Team Now with Anton ZaidesEngineering Empathy: How Anton Zaides Bridges the Gap Between Developers and Business NeedsIn this insightful episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson connects with Anton Zaides, an engineering manager from Israel, to explore how developers can better understand the business context and big picture behind their work. They dive into the transformative impact of AI coding tools, the critical importance of developer empathy, and how firsthand experience with end users dramatically improves product decisions.The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Matt and Anton discuss how AI coding tools are dramatically accelerating development, requiring...
2025-05-0132 min
Product DrivenThe Developer’s Guide to Building a Personal Brand with Corey HouseThe Developer as the Product: Cory House on Building a Personal Brand in Tech 🚀In this engaging episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson reconnects with long-time colleague Cory House, a renowned React consultant, Pluralsight author, and software development thought leader. They explore the fascinating journey of building a personal brand in technology. Cory shares his evolution from full-time developer to independent consultant and how he leveraged content creation, conference speaking, and specialized expertise to create a sustainable business.Cory reveals how narrowing his focus to become a React specialist dramatically increased client inquiries, and sha...
2025-04-2433 min
Product DrivenThe Way You’ve Been Leading Engineers Doesn’t Work AnymoreThe Silent Crisis of Engineering Success: When Output Overshadows OutcomesIn this intellectually provocative monologue, Matt Watson challenges the conventional metrics of engineering success, exposing the fundamental disconnect between shipping code and creating genuine customer value. Through compelling narrative and pointed questions, Matt illuminates how the traditional focus on velocity and output has created teams that celebrate deployment rather than impact—leading to the hollow silence of features that fail to resonate with users.As AI accelerates development capabilities, this philosophical misalignment becomes increasingly problematic, demanding a fundamental shift toward product-driven leadership that prioritizes customer ou...
2025-04-2205 min
Product DrivenGet Stakeholders to Agree on Product Direction with Stephen PollackProduct Strategies for Lasting Success: Stephen Pollack on Building Big Picture Plans 🚀In this enlightening episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson welcomes veteran tech leader Stephen Pollack of InsightSpin to explore why software developers and organizations struggle with understanding the big picture. Drawing from decades of industry experience, Stephen shares invaluable insights on creating sustainable product strategies, balancing customer-driven development with innovation, and leveraging AI as a strategic team member.Stephen Pollack shares how successful companies avoid the trap of short-term thinking and maintain focus on their North Star vision. He emphasizes that AI rep...
2025-04-1731 min
Product DrivenCorporate Product Teams Face a Different Reality with Raechel BostonBeyond Tech Companies: Product Management in Traditional Industries with Raechel Boston 🛒In this illuminating episode of Product Driven, host Matt Watson engages with Raechel Boston, a product manager at Kroger, to explore the nuanced landscape of product management and software development within traditional enterprises. Their conversation unveils the stark contrasts between technology practices in established corporations versus startups, examining how bureaucracy, innovation, and customer feedback loops operate in different organizational contexts.The conversation takes a fascinating turn when exploring how AI might transform the landscape, potentially disadvantaging those who function merely as "order takers" while emp...
2025-04-1528 min
Product DrivenProduct Market Fit: When Customers Pull You Forward with Pablo Srugo🔍 Decoding Product-Market Fit: The Critical Journey from Concept to Market SuccessJourney into the nuanced relationship between product development and market validation with Matt Watson and Pablo Srugo, Partner at Mistral VC and host of the Product Market Fit podcast. This intellectually stimulating conversation explores the elusive phenomenon that transforms promising ideas into market-dominating solutions.This compelling discussion unpacks the critical markers of product-market fit, from quantifiable metrics like 40%+ demo-to-close ratios to qualitative signals such as the Sean Ellis test. Through candid exploration of both success stories and failures, including Pablo's personal journey with GymTrack, dis...
2025-04-1029 min
Product DrivenWho Should Run Daily Standups?🔄 Engineering Leadership in Daily Standups: The Critical Role of Technical ManagementIn this thought-provoking exploration, Matt Watson challenges conventional wisdom about daily standup meetings, revealing why technical leadership transforms these gatherings from mundane status updates into powerful catalysts for team collaboration, problem identification, and rapid decision-making.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletterGet our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteamsPowered by...
2025-04-0811 min
Product DrivenFrom Side Project to Startup - Key Lessons with James Green🚀 From Idea to Impact: The Entrepreneur's Journey with James GreenIn this illuminating conversation, Matt Watson and James Green, Co-founder and General Partner at DQ Ventures, delve into the transformative journey from concept to viable business. Discover why technical brilliance alone isn't enough and how aspiring founders can navigate the challenging path to entrepreneurial success without sacrificing financial stability.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newslette...
2025-04-0326 min
Product DrivenWhy Software Engineering Is Neither Art Nor Science🧠 The Craftsmanship of Code: Reframing Software Development Beyond Art and ScienceIn this intellectually stimulating exploration, Matt Watson challenges the traditional dichotomy of software development as either art or science, proposing instead a more nuanced understanding of the discipline as a craft built on practical problem-solving and purposeful creation. Through historical context and thoughtful analysis, discover why the evolution from "software development" to "software engineering" reflects our discipline's growing maturity.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattw...
2025-04-0111 min
Product DrivenMindset Shift Needed to Go From Writing Code to Running Business with Abhishek Ray🚀 From Engineer to Founder: Transforming Technical Mindset Through EntrepreneurshipJourney with Matt Watson and Abhishek Ray (YC Founder of Opslane) as they explore the profound mindset shift when a technical leader becomes a startup founder. This compelling conversation reveals how entrepreneurship transforms one's perspective on value creation, customer empathy, and the true purpose of technology.This insightful discussion explores Abhishek's journey from being an infrastructure engineer at Robinhood to becoming the solo founder of a Y Combinator-backed startup. Uncover the vital lessons learned when technical skills intersect with business realities and understand why the shift fro...
2025-03-2727 min
Product DrivenHow CTOs Build Trust with their CEO🔄 CTO & CEO: Navigating the Startup Leadership DynamicExplore the critical relationship between CTOs and CEOs in startup environments with Matt Watson. This illuminating episode unpacks the communication challenges, expectation management, and strategic alignment necessary for productive technical leadership in early-stage companies.Drawing from real-world scenarios of startup friction, Matt Watson provides invaluable insights on how CTOs can effectively collaborate with CEOs while maintaining technical integrity. Discover practical frameworks for balancing innovation demands with technical realities, and learn why ownership, clear expectations, and strategic roadmapping create the foundation for successful leadership partnerships.🔗 Essential Links (Start...
2025-03-2510 min
Product DrivenProduct Teams Need Balance Not Control with Nick Humrich🔄 The Product Manager Paradox: Finding Balance Between Ownership and GuidanceIn this provocative exploration of developer-product manager dynamics, Matt Watson and Nick Humrich deconstruct the double-edged relationship between technical teams and product leadership. Through the lens of Nick's unique experience at AWS Elastic Beanstalk, discover how direct customer engagement transformed his effectiveness and what lessons modern engineering organizations can extract from this counterintuitive success story.This intellectually stimulating conversation unpacks Nick's unconventional experience building AWS Elastic Beanstalk's CLI without significant product management oversight—and how this apparent gap actually accelerated his ability to deliver customer value...
2025-03-2025 min
Product DrivenWhy Software Engineers Are Like Great Salespeople🤝 The Unexpected Kinship: Why Great Software Engineers Make Exceptional SalespeopleJoin Matt Watson for an illuminating exploration of the surprising parallel between software engineering and sales mastery. This thought-provoking episode challenges conventional wisdom by revealing how the core competencies that define exceptional engineers—deep listening, problem-solving, and creative thinking—mirror those of truly effective salespeople.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletterGet our FREE Eboo...
2025-03-1804 min
Product DrivenTechnical Ownership Demands Emotional Intelligence with Taha Hussain🎯 Engineering Leadership: The Power of Ownership with Taha HusseinJoin Matt Watson and former Microsoft, Walmart, and Yahoo engineering manager Taha Hussein for an illuminating discussion on fostering ownership in engineering teams. This episode delves deep into the psychological and emotional dimensions of leadership that transform good engineers into exceptional leaders.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletterGet our FREE Ebook: https://fullsc...
2025-03-1329 min
Product DrivenCTOs Must Lead, Not Just Code🎯 CTO Leadership: Beyond the Code - A Product-First PerspectiveIn this thought-provoking episode, Matt Watson challenges the common assumption that CTOs should be the best engineers on their teams. Instead, he presents a compelling case for why CTOs should primarily be product visionaries who can bridge business challenges with technological solutions.🤝 Connect and Engage:Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletterGet our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/prod...
2025-03-1103 min
Product DrivenWhat 2 Million Hours of Dev Team Management Taught Me About Soft Skills with Evgeniy KharamMastering the Human Side of Tech: Essential Soft Skills for Engineers 🚀Join Matt Watson and cybersecurity expert Evgeniy Kharam for an illuminating exploration of the often-overlooked yet crucial soft skills that define successful technical professionals. From communication mastery to emotional intelligence, discover why technical excellence alone isn't enough in today's collaborative engineering landscape.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletterGet our FREE Ebook: ht...
2025-03-0636 min
Product DrivenEvery CTO Faces This ProblemThe #1 Challenge Facing Startup CTOs: Leadership Evolution 🚀A deep dive into every technical founder's critical transition: evolving from brilliant architect to scalable leader. Matt Watson unpacks why even the most technically gifted CTOs can become organizational bottlenecks, and presents a revolutionary framework for engineering leadership success. 🔍🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletterGet our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteamsPowered by Fu...
2025-03-0404 min
Product DrivenPerfect Timing Beats Perfect Products with Paul Orlando🎙️ Unlocking Perfect Product Timing with Paul Orlando: Why Now?Join us for an insightful conversation with Paul Orlando, author of "Why Now? Good Timing Makes Great Products" as we explore the critical role of timing in product development and startup success. Drawing from decades of experience as a founder, advisor, and professor, Paul shares fascinating frameworks for understanding market timing and making strategic product decisions.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our N...
2025-02-2727 min
Product DrivenGreat CTOs Know When to Fight🎯 CTO Leadership: Navigating Peacetime vs. Wartime StrategiesDive deep into the dynamic role of CTOs and how their leadership approach drastically shifts between peacetime and wartime scenarios. Matt Watson breaks down why established companies and startups require fundamentally different CTO strategies, and how some organizations must navigate both simultaneously.Explore the fascinating dichotomy between peacetime CTOs (focused on stability and calculated risks) and wartime CTOs (driving rapid innovation and quick decisions). Learn why some companies need both approaches and the challenges this creates for technical leadership.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episod...
2025-02-2504 min
Product DrivenHow to Talk to Software Engineers with Josh Herzig-Marx🎯 Engineering Communication Excellence: Breaking Down Barriers with Josh Herzig-MarxA deep dive into transforming how product teams communicate with engineers, featuring expert insights from coach Josh Herzig-Marx. Learn practical frameworks for better collaboration, effective requirement documentation, and creating a culture of open dialogue in tech teams.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://fullscaleteam.com/newsletterGet our FREE Ebook: https://fullscaleteam.com/productfirstteamsPowered by...
2025-02-2033 min
Product DrivenProduct Managers Drive Value, Project Managers Track Tasks🎯 Product Management Evolution: Roles, Responsibilities & Future TrendsIn this insightful episode of Product Driven, Matt Watson and Jerel dive deep into the evolving landscape of product management, exploring the crucial distinctions between product managers, product owners, and project managers. They unpack how these roles contribute differently to software development teams and discuss why understanding these differences is vital for building successful products.🔗 Essential Links (Start Here!):Full Episodes: https://product-driven.captivate.fm/episodesConnect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwatsonkc/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https...
2025-02-1829 min
Product DrivenHero CTO turned Strategic CTO: The Path to Executive Leadership with Adam Horner🔄 From Hero to Leader: The Evolution of the Modern CTOJoin Matt Watson and CTO coach Adam Horner in an insightful exploration of the transformative journey from technical hero to strategic leader. Discover why successful CTOs must evolve beyond individual technical contributions to drive organizational success through strategic leadership.This comprehensive discussion examines the critical transition phases of technical leadership, from founding engineer to executive CTO. Through practical insights and real-world experiences, learn how to navigate the challenging path from hands-on problem solver to strategic business leader while maintaining technical credibility.🔗 Essential Links (Start...
2025-02-1333 min