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This is the second episode in a series focused on how to accelerate the speed of engineering. Callye Keen shares his insights and strategies for speeding up engineering projects, including addressing common bottlenecks, leveraging cross-functional collaboration, and utilizing tools and technologies to improve efficiency.
Main Topics:
- Balancing autonomy and asking for help among engineers
- Strategies for failing fast and inexpensively through prototyping
- Importance of creating a psychologically safe environment for engineers
- Best practices for cross-functional team collaboration
- Effective tools and technologies for accelerating engineering
- Lessons learned from attempts to speed up projects
About the guest: Callye Keen is a dynamic figure in the world of manufacturing and entrepreneurship, known for his deep expertise in product development and his role as a consultant and coach for innovators. He is the founder of Red Blue Collective and K-Form, where he has helped design and manufacture hundreds of products, particularly focusing on transitioning from prototype to mass production. Callye is also the host of "End Hype" and "The Startup Defense" podcasts, where he explores the intersection of innovation, manufacturing, and defense.
Links:
Callye Keen - LinkedIn
Kform Website
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