The Hard Part with Evan McCann Daniel Eberhard from KOHO (Vol. 2)
Jul 28, 2025
Daniel Eberhard, Founder and CEO of KOHO, a fintech company dedicated to empowering Canadians, shares insights on team dynamics and the impact of AI on business efficiency. He discusses the balance between data and intuition in product development while encouraging a lean staffing approach to boost productivity. Eberhard also dives into the challenges of Canada’s tech identity compared to the US and reflects on the importance of cultural resilience amidst an evolving economic landscape. His humorous anecdotes add a delightful touch to this engaging conversation.
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Dan's Workout Kickstarter Test
- Dan Eberhard made a humorous workout Kickstarter video to test Coho's market interest before launch.
- The video became widely viewed and was still used as a company meme at the 10-year anniversary.
Keep Teams Small and Efficient
- Team size is a less useful metric than revenue per employee, which should increase as a business scales.
- Headcount growth often signals poor processes rather than real need, so keeping teams too small helps maintain productivity.
AI Multiplies Developer Output
- AI can boost developer productivity by 3 to 5 times, making 10x engineers effectively 30-50x more productive.
- Embracing AI is unavoidable; individuals must adapt or risk falling behind.