Harnessing Innovation To Shape the Future of Cross-Platform Development
07/31/24 • 37 min
In the first episode of "Build To Succeed,” we’re joined by Eric Seidel, Founder of Shorebird, Co-Founder of Flutter and former Director of Engineering at Google. Eric discusses his career journey, shares insights on building impactful products and tackles distinctive approaches to addressing business challenges, particularly focusing on his work with Flutter and Shorebird.
This podcast explores the world of building successful tech products by talking to leaders who have brought ideas to life and nurtured them into long-term successes. The show highlights the importance of building "the right thing, the right way" — crafting products for longevity while optimizing for business goals.
Key Takeaways:
(01:49) Eric’s name appears in every WebKit installation, underscoring his vast influence in the tech world.
(05:00) Eric’s journey began almost 20 years ago with a focus on improving web development and eliminating redundant work.
(15:27) Problems of success are good problems to have but should not be solved prematurely.
(17:20) Eric keeps an accountability log to ensure he is working on the most important tasks.
(24:37) A mistake made with Flutter was to focus too long on greenfield applications rather than brownfield ones.
(26:51) The shift from JavaScript to Dart was crucial for Flutter due to performance issues on iOS.
(30:10) Eric’s definition of success has evolved from financial security to making a significant impact.
(35:00) Failure is an essential part of learning and progress, often overlooked by adults.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericseidel/
Shorebird | LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/shorebirddev/
Shorebird | Website -
https://shorebird.dev/
Flutter | LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/flutterdevofficial/
Flutter | Website -
https://flutter.dev/
Google -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/google/
WebKit -
https://webkit.org/
Very Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/
#Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment
In the first episode of "Build To Succeed,” we’re joined by Eric Seidel, Founder of Shorebird, Co-Founder of Flutter and former Director of Engineering at Google. Eric discusses his career journey, shares insights on building impactful products and tackles distinctive approaches to addressing business challenges, particularly focusing on his work with Flutter and Shorebird.
This podcast explores the world of building successful tech products by talking to leaders who have brought ideas to life and nurtured them into long-term successes. The show highlights the importance of building "the right thing, the right way" — crafting products for longevity while optimizing for business goals.
Key Takeaways:
(01:49) Eric’s name appears in every WebKit installation, underscoring his vast influence in the tech world.
(05:00) Eric’s journey began almost 20 years ago with a focus on improving web development and eliminating redundant work.
(15:27) Problems of success are good problems to have but should not be solved prematurely.
(17:20) Eric keeps an accountability log to ensure he is working on the most important tasks.
(24:37) A mistake made with Flutter was to focus too long on greenfield applications rather than brownfield ones.
(26:51) The shift from JavaScript to Dart was crucial for Flutter due to performance issues on iOS.
(30:10) Eric’s definition of success has evolved from financial security to making a significant impact.
(35:00) Failure is an essential part of learning and progress, often overlooked by adults.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericseidel/
Shorebird | LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/shorebirddev/
Shorebird | Website -
https://shorebird.dev/
Flutter | LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/flutterdevofficial/
Flutter | Website -
https://flutter.dev/
Google -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/google/
WebKit -
https://webkit.org/
Very Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/
#Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment
Next Episode
Innovation vs. Operation: Striking the Balance
On this episode, we’re joined by Carsten Wierwille, former Executive at ustwo, Method, GlobalLogic and frog, and current Board Director at Very Good Ventures. Carsten shares his insights on building sustainable habits, transforming company culture and balancing purpose with profit.
Key Takeaways:
(01:04) The importance of focusing on habits to achieve long-term goals.
(03:18) How incremental improvements lead to significant changes.
(05:16) The role of a leader in fostering a company’s creative ambition.
(07:00) Insights on converting a company from founder-led to employee-owned.
(12:51) The relevance of purpose-driven frameworks like B Corp certification.
(14:04) The influence of remote work on company purpose and employee choice.
(17:25) How to effectively manage team dynamics and individual motivations.
(22:15) Balancing innovation with operational excellence.
(27:45) Strategies for prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
(32:30) The impact of culture on the success of digital product companies.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsten-wierwille-177516/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/very-good-ventures/
“Atomic Habits” by James Clear -
https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
https://bcorporation.net/
Lin Ostrom’s Work on Common Pool Resources -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elinor_Ostrom
Very Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/.
#Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment
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