Building Effective Tech Teams with Ryan Long EP 29
Apr 4, 2024
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Ryan Long, founder of Pique Solutions and key player in Nike's digital transformation, shares insights on building effective tech teams. He discusses key elements of successful team assembly, strategies for fostering innovation, and practical advice for tech entrepreneurs. This episode is a valuable resource for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs looking to elevate their team dynamics and projects.
Choosing tech partners based on soft skills like values and collaboration is crucial for successful collaborations.
Incorporating a UX designer early in the development process leads to improved user-centric designs and positive user experiences.
Deep dives
Building Effective Tech Teams
When starting a tech project, whether as a founder with limited technical knowledge or experience, it's crucial to make strategic decisions on forming the right tech team. This includes understanding the importance of aligning values and objectives with potential partners, whether they be co-founders, CTOs, or agencies. In the tech and startup space, especially for non-tech founders, navigating various roles like developers, designers, and product strategists can be challenging. Finding trusted partners who help comprehend these roles within the ecosystem and contribute to achieving product-market fit is paramount.
Importance of Soft Skills in Tech Partnerships
Choosing tech partners based not only on technical skills but also on soft skills such as values, collaboration, and communication is vital for successful tech collaborations. Soft skills play a significant role in the competitive startup environment, ensuring effective partnerships and outcomes. Partnering with individuals who exhibit strong soft skills can enhance user experiences, improve collaboration, and contribute positively to the product development process.
Emphasis on User Experience in Tech Development
User experience (UX) design plays a critical role in product development by focusing on end user perspectives, interface aesthetics, and usability. While talented developers are essential for the backend work, the user interface directly impacts customer interaction and satisfaction. Incorporating a UX designer early in the development process leads to improved user-centric designs, seamless navigation, and overall positive user experiences, emphasizing the importance of user-focused design in creating successful tech products.
🎧 Welcome back to the Philly Tech Connect Podcast! In episode 29, we're thrilled to feature Ryan Long, founder of Pique Solutions and a pivotal figure in Nike's digital transformation journey.
🔹 About This Episode: Join us as Ryan Long delves into the art and science of building highly effective teams in the tech industry. With a rich background as a startup founder and COO, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge on leading teams to innovate and exceed in the digital landscape.
🔸 In This Episode, You'll Discover: The key elements of assembling a successful tech team. Insights from Ryan's experiences at Nike and his own venture, Pique Solutions. Strategies for fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Practical advice for tech entrepreneurs on team dynamics and growth.
🔹 Why Listen? This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in tech entrepreneurship, team leadership, or the dynamics of successful team building. Ryan's expertise and stories will inspire you to take your team and projects to the next level.
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