Startups And Code

John Mann
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Startups & Code explores building great software, leading engineering teams, and shipping things that matter in a world reshaped by AI. Drawing on more than 30 years in software and engineering leadership, John Mann shares practical lessons about AI-assisted development, coding tools and agents, startups, leadership, and product delivery—without the hype. New short episodes Monday through Friday. Go build something amazing. https://startupsandcode.com

  1. Aug 10

    Episode 14: Fix Your Engineering Process, Not Your AI

    Engineering teams often blame AI tools when adoption fails to improve delivery speed or quality. This episode argues that the missing ingredient is usually process: explicit planning, codebase context, honest documentation of legacy problems, project-specific standards, and a feedback loop that converts engineering judgment into reusable instructions. Execution is getting easier, but experienced engineers remain essential because they define what good execution means.

    Episode 14: Fix Your Engineering Process, Not Your AI

  2. Jul 30

    Your Personal Operating System Is Probably Procrastination

    Your personal operating system might be the reason you are not shipping. AI makes it easy to brainstorm, research, compare tools, refine prompts, and build enormous backlogs. All of that can feel productive while quietly postponing the only feedback that matters: what happens after you release something.In this episode, I explain why builders get trapped in tool-hopping and analysis paralysis, when research stops being useful, and how to turn an operating system back into a tool for action. Today's challenge:1. Delete one unnecessary part of your process. 2. Ship something before the end of the day. 3. Learn from what actually happens. Stop perfecting the system. Build what you really want to build.#StartupsAndCode #AI #BuildInPublic #Productivity #Startups

    Your Personal Operating System Is Probably Procrastination

  3. Jul 28

    Episode 12 - Let AI Interview You

    Want better results from ChatGPT, Claude, or your favorite AI tool? Stop trying to get everything right in one prompt. Instead, ask the AI to interview you. Have it ask about your goals, technical challenges, preferences, tone, and working style. Those questions create the context it needs to give you more useful—and more personalized—answers. Try this prompt: “Interview me about what I’m building. Ask any questions you need to understand my goals, constraints, and preferences before we begin.” Give it a try and let me know what happened in the comments. #AI #ChatGPT #ClaudeAI #PromptEngineering #Startups #BuildInPublic

  4. Jul 26

    Episode 11 - Welcome Back: Why Startups & Code Is Returning

    Startups & Code is back. After nearly two years away, John Mann returns to talk about why software development feels exciting again, how AI is changing the way we build, and what to expect from the new weekday show. New short episodes will explore AI-assisted development, engineering leadership, startups, teams, and the practical lessons that come from building software. Go build something amazing. https://startupsandcode.com

  5. 04/07/2024

    Episode 10 - Social Media and Substack

    A little breakdown of social media expectations, my new substack, and my new schedule for live streams

  6. 03/03/2024

    Episode 9 - Preparation and Communication

    In this episode, I talk about OBS and live streaming. I had so many issues with OBS and I've learned so much in just a week. OBS, Audio, Lighting, and Videos Communication with Teams

    Episode 9 - Preparation and Communication

  7. 02/25/2024

    Episode 8 - Daily Streams - My New Project

    In this episode, I'm announcing my new daily streams. I'm doing a daily stream about whatever is on my mind about process, code, communication, or production of this podcast

    Episode 8 - Daily Streams - My New Project

  8. 01/28/2024

    Episode 7 - CES, Conferences, and Startup's "Why"

    Welcome to Episode 7 of Startups and Code. In this episode, I give a BRIEF overview of CES 2024, conferences as a whole, and remembering the startup's why.

    Episode 7 - CES, Conferences, and Startup's "Why"
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Startups & Code explores building great software, leading engineering teams, and shipping things that matter in a world reshaped by AI. Drawing on more than 30 years in software and engineering leadership, John Mann shares practical lessons about AI-assisted development, coding tools and agents, startups, leadership, and product delivery—without the hype. New short episodes Monday through Friday. Go build something amazing. https://startupsandcode.com

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  • Creator
    John Mann
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © John Mann
  • Show Website
    Startups And Code