The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team Optimization

Kyle Johnson, Franz Aliquo
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Join hosts Kyle Johnson, the expert in scaling engineering teams with precision, and Franz Aliquo, the cultural architect behind viral campaigns and Fortune 50 strategy, as they reveal the "dark arts" of elite software engineering team optimization. From Holonic, this podcast invites top minds and successful leaders to dissect the science of creating Product-Oriented Development (POD) teams. We dive into the proprietary curriculum - informed by cutting-edge team science - that builds self-contained, high-velocity units designed for resilience. Learn the secrets to achieving unparalleled agility, lowering churn, and integrating cross-functional collaborators who drive business value immediately. Don't just hire talent. Architect success.

  1. How Engineering Teams Fail Without Trust, Leadership and Psychological Safety with Tom Holt

    6d ago

    How Engineering Teams Fail Without Trust, Leadership and Psychological Safety with Tom Holt

    In this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization Podcast, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Tom Holt, Principal Consultant & Founder of OtterWorks Consulting, Adjunct Instructor of Data Analytics & Python at Savvy Coders and Sr. Delivery Consultant at Accelerance, to explore what it really takes to build high-performing engineering teams across startups and distributed environments. Tom brings over 40 years of software experience, including two decades leading distributed teams across the US, China, and Latin America. The conversation moves from hands-on coding to leadership philosophy, focusing on how engineers become multipliers, why psychological safety matters, and how trust shapes everything from estimation to execution. At its core, this episode is about shifting from building software to building the conditions for people to build software well. Expect to Learn- Why engineering leadership is about multiplying team impact, not just managing work - How to help engineers connect their day-to-day coding to real user outcomes - What psychological safety looks like in high-performing engineering teams - Why bad news needs to travel early, especially around estimates and deadlines - How team structure, communication, and process need to evolve as organizations scale Timestamps[00:00:00] – Teaser [00:01:09] – Introduction to Tom Holt [00:02:20] – From coding to leadership [00:05:47] – Helping engineers “look up” from code [00:10:53] – Building environments that sustain motivation [00:15:55] – Why bad news must travel fast [00:19:42] – Death march projects and unrealistic deadlines [00:20:02] – Estimation, ownership, and sustainable pace [00:28:42] – Scaling teams and what breaks first [00:31:23] – Right-sizing process vs. over-process [00:39:34] – Leading distributed teams globally [00:42:09] – Body, mind, and performance in knowledge work [00:48:17] – Closing thoughts 📱 Follow the Guest Tom Holt: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomholtstl/ Company LinkedIn: - OtterWorks Consulting: https://www.linkedin.com/company/otterworks-consulting/ - Savvy Coders: https://www.linkedin.com/school/savvy-coders/ - Accelerance: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accelerance-inc/ Company Website: - OtterWorks Consulting: https://www.otterworksllc.com/ - Savvy Coders: https://savvycoders.com/ - Accelerance: https://www.accelerance.com/ Company Instagram: - Savvy Coders: https://www.instagram.com/savvy_coders - Accelerance: https://www.instagram.com/accelerance/?hl=en 📱 Follow the Hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo: 👉 Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaytonjohnson/ 👉 Franz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franz-aliquo/ 📱 Follow Holonic: 👉 Website: https://www.becomeholonic.com/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomeholonic/

    50 min
  2. AI Strategy Gap Between Business Leaders and Engineers Breaking Companies with Craig Heile

    May 15

    AI Strategy Gap Between Business Leaders and Engineers Breaking Companies with Craig Heile

    In this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization Podcast, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Craig Heile, Head of GTM AI Solutions at Ascend AI Labs, also the Co-founder and Advisor at Launch GTM. With AI technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, there is often a significant gap between the expectations of business leaders and the technical capabilities of engineers. Craig shares his expertise on how to bridge this gap, ensuring that AI can be effectively integrated into business operations to create lasting value. From understanding AI’s transformative potential to addressing fears among engineers about job displacement, this conversation covers the strategic and operational challenges companies face as they adapt to a rapidly changing technological landscape. Craig also discusses how engineers can evolve into internal advisors, working alongside business teams to optimize workflows and drive innovation. Expect to Learn: - The challenges business owners face when communicating AI needs to engineers. - How to align business strategies with AI integration. - Insights into the evolving role of engineers and AI in organizations. - Practical steps for creating sustainable AI strategies in business. Timestamps:[00:00] - Teaser [01:29] - Introduction [03:00] - The Gap Between Business Owners and Engineers [07:10] - The AI Knowledge Gap [10:55] - Identifying Early Signs of AI Disconnect [13:30] - Managing Shadow AI in Organizations [15:26] - Engineers’ Fear of AI Integration [18:06] - The Changing Role of Middle Management [19:55] - Building a Durable AI Strategy [24:11] - Preparing for AI Transitions: What’s Next? [35:53] - Conclusion 📱 Follow the Guest Craig Heile: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-heile/ Company LinkedIn: - Ascend AI Labs: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascendailabs/ - Launch GTM: https://www.linkedin.com/company/launchgtm/ Company Website: - Ascend AI Labs: https://ascendlabs.ai/ - Launch GTM: https://launchgtm.com/ Company Instagram: - Ascend AI Labs: https://www.instagram.com/ascendlabs.ai 📱 Follow the Hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo: 👉 Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaytonjohnson/ 👉 Franz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franz-aliquo/ 📱 Follow Holonic: 👉 Website: https://www.becomeholonic.com/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomeholonic/

    32 min
  3. AI Reliability in Legal Tech for Law Firms to Build Trustworthy Automation with Adam Paulisick

    May 8

    AI Reliability in Legal Tech for Law Firms to Build Trustworthy Automation with Adam Paulisick

    In this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Adam Paulisick, Chief Executive Officer at Skilly, Distinguished Service Professor, Lead Instructor, and Occasional Founder of Executive Education at Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science. He is also Founder and maad Scientist at maad labs, Advisor of Sales and Product at ViralMoment and Advisor of Sales and Go-To-Market at BlastPoint. Adam brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience in AI, product entrepreneurship, and human-computer interaction. He is currently building Skilly, a company deploying AI agents that onboard and train employees in a human-like manner. In this engaging conversation, Adam dives into the challenges and opportunities that AI brings to teams, the dynamics of acquisitions, and how leaders can thrive in the fast-changing tech landscape. Adam Paulisick is a seasoned entrepreneur, having led three companies through successful acquisitions. With a background in AI, human-computer interaction, and entrepreneurship, Adam has also taught at Carnegie Mellon for over a decade. He’s passionate about blending technology with human interaction, and he's currently building Skilly AI agents that train and onboard employees. Adam's career has intersected various domains, from tech to psychology, providing him with a unique perspective on innovation, leadership, and team dynamics. Expect to Learn:- Insights into the effects of acquisitions on teams and the challenges of integrating human talent with AI. - How AI is reshaping job descriptions and team structures, and how curiosity and soft skills are more valuable than ever. - The importance of interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration in fostering innovation. - The role of AI in augmenting human capabilities and its impact on employee productivity and decision-making. - How personal routine and self-awareness play a crucial role in maintaining balance while navigating the entrepreneurial journey. Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:[00:00:00] – Teaser [00:01:24] – Adam’s experience with acquisitions. [00:05:28] – Distribution vs. differentiation. [00:07:19] – Integrating AI with humans. [00:11:12] – Proactive change management. [00:13:32] – Skilly’s “AI Fridays.” [00:21:05] – Job descriptions evolve with AI. [00:26:12] – Curiosity and soft skills matter. [00:30:08] – Empathy + AI = success. [00:41:02] – Skilly’s AI agents. [00:52:07] – AI enhances customer journeys. [00:52:46] – Adam’s routine and avoiding burnout. [00:58:25] – Conclusion 📱 Follow Guest Adam Paulisick: 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulisick/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulisick/ 👉Company LinkedIn: - Skilly: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillyai/ - Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science: https://www.linkedin.com/school/cmuscs/ - maad labs: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maad-labs/ - ViralMoment: https://www.linkedin.com/company/viralmoment/ - BlastPoint: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blastpoint/ 👉Company Website: - Skilly: https://www.skillyai.com/ - Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science: https://www.scs.cmu.edu/ - maad labs: https://maadlabs.io/ - ViralMoment: https://viralmoment.com/ - BlastPoint: http://www.blastpoint.com/ 👉Company Instagram: - Skilly: https://www.instagram.com/skillyai/ - Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science: https://www.instagram.com/scsatcmu/ - maad labs: https://www.instagram.com/maadlabs/ - ViralMoment: https://www.instagram.com/getviralmoment/ 📱 Follow the Hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo: 👉 Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaytonjohnson/ 👉 Franz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franz-aliquo/ 📱 Follow Holonic: 👉 Website: https://www.becomeholonic.com/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomeholonic/

    59 min
  4. How to Build Reliable AI Systems: When Hallucinations Are Inevitable with Justin Waltrip

    May 1

    How to Build Reliable AI Systems: When Hallucinations Are Inevitable with Justin Waltrip

    In this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Justin Waltrip, Co-founder & Data Scientist at SQUARY AI. Justin has been at the forefront of AI development since 2015, well before the current AI boom took hold. With a deep background in data science and machine learning, he has spent years building AI solutions that tackle complex problems in various industries. Justin focuses on leveraging AI to streamline and enhance the legal industry’s often cumbersome document review processes. Under his leadership, SQUARY AI is developing tools that help law firms and legal departments improve productivity, reduce time spent on manual tasks, and ensure more reliable, efficient outcomes. In this episode, Justin shares his journey, the challenges of building AI for legal tech, and how he and his team are rethinking how technology can support legal professionals. Expect to Learn: - Insights into the challenges of building AI for legal tech - The importance of testing in AI development - How AI tools can reduce tedious work for lawyers while maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability - The evolving role of AI in the legal field and potential for future automation Timestamps: [00:00] - Teaser [01:13] - Introducing Justin Waltrip [02:15] - AI Engineering Challenges and Overlooked Disciplines [04:05] - Managing AI Unpredictability and Reliability [06:24] - Hallucinations in AI: Can They Be Eliminated? [08:42] - SQUARY AI's Pivot into Legal Tech [14:33] - Engineering for 100% Reliability [17:40] - Pushback from the Legal Industry on Efficiency Tools [23:12] - Managing a Small Startup Team [25:19] - Hiring for Culture and Vision Fit at SQUARY AI [30:58] - Navigating Investor Expectations and Growth [33:48] - Future Plans for SQUARY AI'S Product Development [38:19] - How to Learn More About SQUARY AI 📱 Follow Guest Justin Waltrip: 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-waltrip-53082b17b/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justin.waltrip8408? 👉Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/squary-ai/ 👉Company Website: https://www.squary.ai/ 👉Company X: https://x.com/CognistX 📱 Follow the Hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo: 👉 Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaytonjohnson/ 👉 Franz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franz-aliquo/ 📱 Follow Holonic: 👉 Website: https://www.becomeholonic.com/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomeholonic/

    39 min
  5. How Agentic Engineering Is Replacing Entire Dev Teams and Exposing System Failures with Paul Seibert

    Apr 17

    How Agentic Engineering Is Replacing Entire Dev Teams and Exposing System Failures with Paul Seibert

    In this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization Podcast, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo along with Guest Paul Seibert, eCommerce Director of Oracle | NetSuite ERP, SuiteCommerce Advanced, Shopify Plus at Seibert Consulting Group and Founding Member of San Diego Tech Hub talks about the hidden failure modes of software projects through the lens of forensic analysis, legal accountability, and emerging AI-driven development models. The conversation explores how multimillion-dollar software collapses happen, what warning signs teams miss, and how agentic engineering is reshaping the future of software teams. Paul Seibert is a seasoned software expert witness, forensic analyst, and consultant specializing in high-stakes litigation and enterprise systems. With experience testifying in federal bankruptcy cases and exposing systemic data vulnerabilities in major tech platforms, Paul brings a rare combination of technical, legal, and ethical insight into how software systems fail and what organizations must do to prevent it. Expect to Learn- How to identify early forensic “fingerprints” of failing software projects - The role of contracts, statements of work, and financial data in uncovering fraud - Why AI is transforming legal discovery and reducing law firm headcount - When engineers have a moral obligation to become whistleblowers - How agentic engineering is redefining team structure and developer productivity Episode Breakdown with Timestamps[00:00:00] - Teaser [00:00:47] - Introduction & Guest Background [00:01:48] - Spotting Failing Projects Early [00:03:24] - Forensic Accounting & Fraud Indicators [00:05:03] - AI’s Impact on Legal Discovery (ESI) [00:09:10] - Fraud: Intent vs Systemic Failure [00:11:10] - The Critical Role of Statements of Work [00:14:40] - Whistleblowing & Ethical Responsibility [00:17:51] - Who Owns Responsibility: Customer vs Corporation? [00:23:26] - Agentic Engineering vs Traditional Teams [00:26:56] - Avoiding the “Technical Debt Grave” with AI [00:28:44] - Human + AI: The New Engineering Partnership [00:33:33] - The Future of Engineering Careers [00:40:18] - Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Paul 📱 Follow the Guest Paul Seibert: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulseibert1/ 👉Company Profile on LinkedIn: Seibert Consulting Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seibertconsulting/ San Diego Tech Hub: https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-diego-tech-hub/ 👉Company Profile on Instagram: Seibert Consulting Group: https://www.instagram.com/seibertconsultinggroup/ San Diego Tech Hub: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegotechhub/ 👉Company Profile on Facebook: San Diego Tech Hub: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoTechHub/ 👉Company Website: Seibert Consulting Group: https://www.seibertconsulting.com/ 📱 Follow the Hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo: 👉 Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaytonjohnson/ 👉 Franz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franz-aliquo/ 📱 Follow Holonic: 👉 Website: https://www.becomeholonic.com/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomeholonic/

    41 min
  6. How to Translate Business Strategy into Code That Actually Ships with Craig Klein

    Apr 10

    How to Translate Business Strategy into Code That Actually Ships with Craig Klein

    In this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Craig Klein, President & CEO of SalesNexus and Official Member of Forbes Agency Council. The conversation explores why traditional empathy-driven approaches often fail with developers and how aligning teams through logic, economics, and human understanding can unlock high-performance collaboration. They unpack the psychology behind developers, the evolution of product-minded engineers, and how AI is reshaping the future of software development. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of sales strategy and engineering execution, Craig specializes in translating business needs into technical outcomes. His unique perspective blends sales psychology, product thinking, and real-world leadership experience, making him a powerful voice on aligning teams across disciplines. Expect to Learn - Why developers respond better to logic and economics than user personas - How to bridge the gap between sales, product, and engineering teams - The real role of product managers: translator, bridge, or something else - How AI is changing the role of developers and what won’t change - Practical strategies for building trust, communication, and high-performing teams Episode Breakdown with Timestamps [00:00:00] – Teaser [00:00:49] – Introduction [00:05:39] – Why Engineers Prefer Economics Over Empathy [00:10:03] – Does Business Context Change Code Quality? [00:11:43] – Misconceptions Between Developers & Customers [00:14:20] – The True Role of Product Managers [00:19:07] – Building Trust & Understanding Motivation [00:22:08] – Why Team-Building Events are Important? [00:25:13] – Lessons Learned: Hiring & Product Leadership [00:35:58] – The Future of Developers in an AI-Driven [00:41:05] – Human vs AI in Hiring [00:44:29] – Evolution of the Product-Minded Engineers [00:47:46] – Building AI-Powered Sales Tools [00:52:19] – Managing Distributed Engineering [01:00:52] – Final Thoughts on Alignment & Team [01:02:59] – Where to Find Craig & Closing Remarks 📱 Follow the Guest Craig Klein: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleincraig/ 👉Company Facebook: Sales Nexus: https://www.facebook.com/SalesNexusCRM Forbes Agency Council: https://www.facebook.com/ForbesCouncils/ 👉Company Instagram: Forbes Agency Council:https://www.instagram.com/Forbes_Councils/ 👉Company LinkedIn: Sales Nexus: https://www.linkedin.com/company/salesnexus/ Forbes Agency Council: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forbesagencycouncil/ 👉Company Website: Sales Nexus: https://salesnexus.com/ Forbes Agency Council: https://councils.forbes.com/forbesagencycouncil 📱 Follow the Hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo: 👉 Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaytonjohnson/ 👉 Franz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franz-aliquo/ 📱 Follow Holonic: 👉 Website: https://www.becomeholonic.com/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomeholonic/

    1h 5m
  7. The Remote Team Blueprint for Startup Founders to Build Engineering Culture that Scales - Ariel Ades

    Mar 27

    The Remote Team Blueprint for Startup Founders to Build Engineering Culture that Scales - Ariel Ades

    In this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Ariel Ades, former Co-founder and CTO of TBM Labs and previously Senior Engineering Manager at iConnections and Holonic. The conversation explores how culture, hiring philosophy, and resilience shape successful teams from the ground up. Ariel Ades shares lessons from scaling engineering teams across fintech and healthcare, with a focus on nearshore talent, remote leadership, and navigating failure as a core part of innovation. Ariel Ades is an experienced engineering leader with over 25 years in the tech industry. He has played a pivotal role in building and scaling teams in fintech and healthcare, including serving as the first engineer at a startup where he shaped both the technical architecture and company culture. Ariel specializes in nearshore team building, distributed systems, and leadership strategies that blend technical excellence with human-centered thinking. Expect to Learn-How to build strong engineering culture from day one -Why understanding the “why” behind a product drives team performance- The real advantages of nearshore teams beyond cost savings -How to use failure as a strategic learning tool in startups - Why hiring for mindset and passion beats hiring for resume Episode Breakdown with Timestamps[00:00:00] – Teaser [00:01:20] – Introduction [00:02:57] – Building Culture as the First Engineer [00:06:02] – Early Hiring Mistakes & Team Growth [00:07:48] – Learning Through Failure [00:10:53] – The Problem with “Routine” Post-Mortems [00:13:57] – The First User Failure Story [00:18:38] – Nearshore Teams: Myth vs Reality [00:24:44] – Trust vs Control in Remote Leadership [00:37:40] – Common Mistakes in Remote Engineering Management [00:41:46] – AI vs Human Engineers [01:00:00] – Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Ariel 📱 Follow the Guest Ariel Ades: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-ades/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariel.ades/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariel.ades/ 👉Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tbm-labs/ 👉Company Website: https://tbmlabs.com/ 📱 Follow the Hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo: 👉 Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaytonjohnson/ 👉 Franz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franz-aliquo/ 📱 Follow Holonic: 👉 Website: https://www.becomeholonic.com/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomeholonic/

    1h 1m
  8. The Truth About Scaling Dev Teams Without Funding in a World of AI and Mistrust with Sol Nasisi

    Mar 13

    The Truth About Scaling Dev Teams Without Funding in a World of AI and Mistrust with Sol Nasisi

    In this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Sol Nasisi is an Executive Director of Digital Marketing at Bentley University, also Co-founder of Chainletter Labs and Founder of Booksie. He is an entrepreneur who has built several companies with intentionally small engineering teams. Together, they talk about the philosophy behind running lean, agile teams, the challenges of scaling without compromising speed, and how blockchain can help solve the pressing issue of authenticity in the age of AI-generated content. Sol’s journey spans startups like Bentley Bookie and Chain Letter, where he focused on making sure documents and data are verifiable in a world where everything can be manipulated. If you’re curious about building efficient teams, scaling trust, and exploring blockchain solutions to verify digital assets, this episode is for you. With years of experience working with small, agile teams, Sol shares his insights on optimizing team dynamics and navigating the challenges of growing a business without losing momentum. What You’ll Learn: - Building Efficient Teams: Why keeping engineering teams small can lead to faster innovation and more flexibility. - Challenges of Scaling: How to know when it’s time to grow your team and the factors to consider when expanding. - Blockchain for Authenticity: How blockchain can ensure that documents and content haven’t been altered, especially in the age of AI manipulation. - Trust and Transparency: Why trust is crucial in both teams and products, and how it can be scaled through technology. - Bootstrapping vs. Raising Capital: Sol’s personal philosophy on growing a business without relying on outside investment. Timestamps: [00:00] – Teaser [00:59] – Introduction of Sol Nasisi [07:24] – The Balance of Scaling the Team [09:55] – The Decision Not to Raise Venture Capital [11:53] – The Importance of Dependability in Hiring [16:04] – Trust and Philosophies in Development [24:26] – Tackling the Question of Trust in AI-Generated Content [26:39] – Blockchain’s Role in Establishing Truth [34:55] – Future Applications & Chain Letter’s Upcoming Developments [37:01] – Closing Thoughts 📱 Follow the Guest Sol Nasisi: 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solnasisi/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sol.nasisi/ 📱 Follow Guest Companies: 👉 Bentley University LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/bentley-university/ 👉 Bentley University Website: https://www.bentley.edu/ 👉 Bentley University Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bentleyu/?hl=en 👉 Chainletter Labs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chainletter-labs/ 👉 Chainletter Labs Website: https://chainletterlabs.com/ 👉 Booksie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/booksie-thenextbigwriter-llc/ 👉 Booksie Website: https://www.booksie.com/ 👉 Booksie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksiewriting/mentions/ 📱 Follow the Hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo: 👉 Kyle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclaytonjohnson/ 👉 Franz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franz-aliquo/ 📱 Follow Holonic: 👉 Website: https://www.becomeholonic.com/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomeholonic/

    38 min
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Join hosts Kyle Johnson, the expert in scaling engineering teams with precision, and Franz Aliquo, the cultural architect behind viral campaigns and Fortune 50 strategy, as they reveal the "dark arts" of elite software engineering team optimization. From Holonic, this podcast invites top minds and successful leaders to dissect the science of creating Product-Oriented Development (POD) teams. We dive into the proprietary curriculum - informed by cutting-edge team science - that builds self-contained, high-velocity units designed for resilience. Learn the secrets to achieving unparalleled agility, lowering churn, and integrating cross-functional collaborators who drive business value immediately. Don't just hire talent. Architect success.

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