Invisible Algorithms Podcast

Peppe Silletti
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Interviews with people from different backgrounds in the tech industry, to hear their stories and ideas around tech, online business, and self-actualization. www.invisiblealgorithms.com

  1. 08/08/2024

    Developing software better, faster, cheaper, simpler with Extreme Contracts

    In this episode, I talk with Jacopo Romei, an Italian freelance consultant, entrepreneur, and writer, who is the author of the book "Extreme Contracts - Knowledge Work from Negotiation to Collaboration". We discussed extreme contracts and how they can improve collaboration and trust in knowledge work, the cons of time and materials and fixed-price contracts, and how the wrong form of contract can affect the success of product development. (01:45) Jacopo Before Extreme Contracts (04:35) The Trigger for a New Approach to Contracts (08:32) Real-world Struggles Leading to Extreme Contracts (09:01) First Steps Towards Implementing Extreme Contracts (12:50) The Relationship Between Contracts and Trust (21:43) Core Principles of Extreme Contracts (26:46) Eight Principles of Extreme Contracts in Brief (33:51) Applying Extreme Contracts: A Practical Example (39:36) Understanding 'Skin in the Game' in Extreme Contracts (42:33) Addressing Client Concerns in Extreme Contracts (45:41) Implementing Extreme Contracts as an Individual Contributor (49:15) Summarizing Extreme Contracts and Future Discussions (50:00) Actionable Tip for Consultants Using Extreme Contracts (53:46) Where to Find Jacopo Romei and Learn More A DISCOUNT TO BUY THE EXTREME CONTRACTS INTERNATIONAL EDITION BOOK https://jacoporomei.gumroad.com/l/extremecontracts/7f8bn3y RESOURCES Book in English: https://jacoporomei.gumroad.com/l/extremecontracts Book in Italian: https://www.amazon.it/Extreme-Contracts-knowledge-negoziazione-collaborazione/dp/1973312522/ref=sr_1_1 Follow Jacopo LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacoporomei Instagram - - https://www.instagram.com/jacoporomei Website - https://jacoporomei.com Follow Peppe LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peppesilletti X - https://x.com/peppesilletti Invisible Algorithms Newsletter: https://invisiblealgorithms.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.invisiblealgorithms.com

    56 min

  2. 07/30/2024

    Mob programming is teamwork

    This episode is all about teamwork through the lens of mob programming. Who better to talk about it than the mob programming masters from @mobmentalityshow ? Chris and Austin have been practising mob programming for years and have explored it from multiple angles, either from their day-to-day jobs or through their podcast. We discussed the 101 of mob programming, how to get started with it, its benefits on the team and company level, job satisfaction and much more! (03:15) Why mob programming? (08:47) How to get started with mob programming (13:35) In-person vs. remote mobbing (16:54) Basics of mob programming roles (20:37) Integrating different roles in mob programming (25:27) Personal satisfaction in mob programming (29:55) Addressing resistance to mob programming (34:33) Success stories of mob programming adoption (37:44) Mob programming's impact on company culture (43:09) Recruiting for mob programming teams (44:44) Future plans for Chris and Austin RESOURCES Mob Mentality Show - youtube.com/@mobmentalityshow Mob Programming RPG - https://github.com/willemlarsen/mobprogrammingrpg Amy Edmondson - https://amycedmondson.com/ Follow Chris & Austin Austin's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-chadwick-3a58151a4 Chris' X - https://x.com/ChristophLucian Mob Programming Show' X - https://x.com/mob__mentality Follow Peppe LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peppesilletti X - https://x.com/peppesilletti Invisible Algorithms Newsletter: https://invisiblealgorithms.com Related article: https://open.substack.com/pub/invisiblealgorithms/p/mob-programming-is-teamwork This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.invisiblealgorithms.com

    48 min

  3. 07/16/2024

    The CTO: How To Survive Early-Stage Startups

    In this episode, I dive deep into the world of early-stage startups with Apurva, CTO of Kodoos Labs and founder of Sidetrack. With a background that spans software engineering, product management, and entrepreneurship, Apurva brings a wealth of experience and insights from the startup world. We discussed the role of founding engineers, the challenges of maintaining collaboration as a company scales, the changing role of leadership in different startup stages, the hiring process for early-stage startups, and much more. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech professional looking to understand the startup landscape, or simply curious about the inner workings of innovative companies, you don't want to miss out on this episode! (01:52) Apu successful career (04:28) The role of curiosity in startups (07:33) Startup stages (13:56) Transition from software engineering to business roles (17:47) Main characteristics of founding engineers (21:59) Collaboration and Communication in Early-Stage Startups (28:37) Engineers talking with customers (32:47) Startup culture to scale up culture (42:29) How leadership evolves in startups (46:05) Building a Culture of Trust and Ownership (50:45) Hiring RESOURCES Kodoos Labs - https://koodos.com Thriving as a Founding Engineer: Lessons from the Trenches - https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/thriving-as-a-founding-engineer JOIN KOODOS LABS Send an email to apu@koodos.com Follow Apurva LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/apuchitnis X - https://x.com/apuchitnis Follow Peppe LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peppesilletti X - https://x.com/peppesilletti Invisible Algorithms Newsletter: https://invisiblealgorithms.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.invisiblealgorithms.com

    57 min

  4. 07/02/2024

    The Fractional CTO: "It's Not All About Technology"

    Christian Varisco is a fractional CTO with a decade of experience in the startup ecosystem who helped more than 10 startups build their tech products and teams. In this episode, we discussed the essential skills to become a Fractional CTO, the challenges involved, why startups succeed, and some handy tips to kickstart your own product business. Follow Christian LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianvarisco/ Follow Peppe LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peppesilletti X - https://x.com/peppesilletti Invisible Algorithms Newsletter: https://invisiblealgorithms.com Related article: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.invisiblealgorithms.com

    46 min

  5. 06/19/2024

    Luca Rossi: How to get started writing online, Refactoring & insights on tech industry

    Luca Rossi is an entrepreneur, founder of Refactoring.fm, and former CTO at Wanderio. Refactoring is one of the biggest newsletters dedicated to engineering managers and software developers on the web, with 75K+ readers at the time you're reading this. In this episode, we discuss Luca's journey of building Refactoring, the importance of writing to clarify thoughts and improve one's job performance, how writing can drive change in the industry, and much more. (02:01) Building a successful newsletter (04:34) Writing to get better at your job (06:22) Writing to organize your thoughts (12:32) The challenges of building a newsletter (15:13) Personal branding (18:41) 2 best insights from the tech industry (25:18) Fostering change in an organization (34:53) Startups in Italy (38:40) Tips to get started with writing online Thanks for watching this podcast! Subscribe for free to get notified about new episodes and support my work. RESOURCES Refactoring Newsletter: https://refactoring.fm Follow Luca LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaronin X - https://x.com/lucaronin Follow Peppe LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peppesilletti X - https://x.com/peppesilletti This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.invisiblealgorithms.com

    42 min

  6. 06/03/2024

    The Product Lead: You'll wonder how you ever worked without experimenting!

    Dr. Else Van Der Berg is an interim product lead and a product validation and discovery enthusiast. She works with B2B SaaS product teams to move from a feature-driven to an outcome-driven way of working. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of hiring and fostering a culture of experimentation, the importance of a strong partnership between product managers and engineers, leadership buy-in, and employee motivation in driving a shift toward outcome-driven product development. 02:45 Else's transition to an outcome-driven mindset 11:31 Why leaders should be involved in the details 15:10 How to foster a culture of experimentation 19:05 When experimentation is not needed 22:06 Most engineers appreciate understanding the Why 25:39 The one thing to bring a culture of experimentation within a company 31:22 How to "convert" engineers to an outcome-driven mindset 35:00 Most companies don't check for impact after delivery 38:20 The importance of breaking the silos 41:00 Tips for leaders to get started with a culture of experimentation 44:00 Else's next steps and closing thoughts RESOURCES Else's newsletter: https://elsevanderberg.substack.com Follow Else LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-else-van-der-berg-42b8b6a2 Follow Peppe LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peppesilletti X - https://x.com/peppesilletti This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.invisiblealgorithms.com

    47 min

  7. 05/15/2024

    The Friendly Tech Recruiter: Understanding Tech People Can Make Your Job 90% Easier

    Guido Penta is a tech recruiter and he loves talking with developers. He started La Locanda Del Tech, one of the biggest Italian communities for developers, and founded forloop.tech, a subscription-based recruiting service. In this episode, we discuss how important it is for recruiters to speak the language of developers, the power of communities, and personal branding. 01:04 A story of burnout 08:19 Talking the language of developers 14:56 The economic situation also affected Italy 18:59 The journey of Guido in the tech world 25:57 Involve other recruiters in communities 32:36 The incentives of recruiters 42:03 Guido's approach to finding good candidates 48:50 Personal Branding For Developers 52:06 How recruiters can get closer to developers La Locanda Del Tech (Italian Dev Community) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdg0EuNNB8-skVHe1NNB3A Telegram: https://t.me/+mqQJQ9BqKOViMmVk Follow Guido LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guido-penta Follow Peppe: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peppesilletti X - https://twitter.com/peppesilletti This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.invisiblealgorithms.com

    56 min

  8. 05/02/2024

    The Real Architect Turned Tech Entrepeneur: the old-fashioned architecture biz needs automation!

    Gordon Evans is a real architect - the ones who design buildings. He founded Yoop Knows, a cloud-based management system for architects that helps them in their day-to-day business. 01:50 The Need for Technology in Architecture 04:46 Building a Proof of Concept for Yoop Knows 09:59 Focusing on the Key Problem to Solve 16:08 Building for the Market, Not Just Ourselves 17:37 Starting Small and Building a Community 27:44 Restructuring Software for Different User Roles 41:01 The Desire for a Highly Desirable Demo 42:13 The Similarities and Differences Between Software and Building Architecture 43:56 The Importance of Collaboration and Feedback in Architecture 46:59 Adopting Agile Methodology in Architecture 51:09 Adapting to New Technologies and Processes in Architecture Want to know more about Yoop Knows? Visit: https://yoopknows.com Follow Gordon LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/4deV3xf Instagram - https://bit.ly/3wfmxSC Follow me: LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3JFMaz6 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.invisiblealgorithms.com

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