4. Henry T. Kirk, entrepreneur, ex-engineer at Google & Amazon Builders Gonna Build

For 10 years, Henry built mobile apps at Google and Amazon. Now he is a partner at a software development agency studio.init(). Henry shares his thoughts on using cross-platform frameworks vs. native languages, argues that Apple’s 30% cut of the in-app purchases is acceptable, and tells us how Google layoffs became a blessing in disguise.
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Segments
[01:31] Introduction
[04:03] Viral LinkedIn posts about layoffs
[08:13] Google layoffs
[17:36] Cross-platform app development with Flutter vs. native languages
[30:12] Getting apps into app stores
[31:43] Apple's 30% in-app purchase fees
[42:09] Building apps within Google and Amazon
[50:30] Starting studio.init() and finding first customers
[56:58] Book recommendations
Show notes
Where to find Henry

LinkedIn

studio.init()


Books

Permission to Screw Up by Kristen Hadeed

Crucial Conversations

Getting More by Stuart Diamond

The New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard, Spencer Johnson


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