Equity Dear startups, your developers and engineers are on an island
Mar 8, 2023
Lizzie Matusov, Co-founder and CEO of Quotient, discusses improving developer onboarding and team culture. She challenges stereotypes about engineers, advocating for collaboration and diversity. The conversation highlights the critical need for effective onboarding processes to combat talent shortages. Lizzie shares insights on measuring developer productivity through both qualitative and quantitative metrics, emphasizing the importance of an inclusive environment. The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire Q&A, revealing industry perspectives and community insights.
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Uncharacteristic Engineer
- Lizzie Matusov has been told she's uncharacteristic for a software engineer.
- This is partially due to being a woman in a male-dominated field, but also because she doesn't fit the stereotype of an introverted, reclusive coder.
Collaboration Is Key
- The stereotypical image of a software engineer as introverted and reclusive can hinder innovation.
- Software engineering is a highly collaborative role requiring diverse perspectives and teamwork, like during code merges (pull requests).
Democratizing Engineering Culture
- Quotient aims to democratize access to strong engineering cultures by improving onboarding.
- Their first product helps engineers ramp up effectively using research-backed methods, providing data-driven insights into team growth.