What we learned in 3 years of Pebble (Podcast Ep #100)
Nov 30, 2023
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Founders Jessey and Kevin reflect on the journey of building their SaaS company Pebble, discussing hiring, core values, and aligning goals. They emphasize the importance of building a team, scalable processes, and delegation. They also share their current TV show preferences and book recommendations.
Building a team and expanding the business is crucial for growth and success.
Prioritizing features requires understanding user problems and aligning with company goals.
Transitioning from coding to leadership requires adaptability and strategic decision-making for long-term success.
Deep dives
The Journey of Building Pebble and Developing a Piece of Software
The podcast episode discusses the journey of building Pebble and developing software alongside the land investing industry. The hosts, Jesse Kwong and Kevin Rockwood, share their experiences, talk about building a team, and discuss the importance of growing a business. They also touch on exciting things like AI and its potential impact on Pebble in the future.
The Importance of Hiring and Growing a Team
The podcast highlights the significance of building a team and expanding the business. The hosts discuss the challenges and benefits of hiring team members, delegating tasks, and finding the right people who align with the company's values. They emphasize the importance of focusing on core strengths and skills, allowing entrepreneurs to concentrate on areas they enjoy and excel in.
Prioritizing Features and Pain Points in Product Development
The episode explores the process of prioritizing features and addressing pain points in product development. The hosts discuss the importance of understanding the problem a feature aims to solve and evaluating its impact on users. They emphasize the need for thorough consideration and alignment with the company's goals and vision before implementing new features.
The Journey from Coding to Leadership and Business Development
The podcast delves into the transition from coding to leadership and business development. The hosts share their personal experiences and challenges in balancing coding with other responsibilities as the company grew. They discuss the need to adapt, lead a team, and focus on strategic decision-making for long-term success.
Exploring the Excitement and Potential of AI
The episode touches on the buzz and excitement surrounding AI in the technology industry. The hosts discuss the current trend of incorporating AI features into software products. They share their cautious approach to AI, emphasizing the importance of finding meaningful and impactful ways to integrate AI into Pebble that genuinely solve problems for users.
Welcome to our 100th episode! This special edition of the show is a conversation between our founders, Jessey and Kevin, about the Pebble story so far.
From bootstrapping a software company to hiring a team to developing useful features for the land community, get the inside scoop on how Pebble was built to this point.
(Spoiler: it all started with Kevin creating a tool for himself to make his land investing journey easier)
If you’ve wondered how we decide what to build, how we prioritize features and what’s coming next for Pebble, this is for you.
Plus, get a sneak peek at a new feature.
IN THIS EPISODE LISTEN AND LEARN:
When it’s the right time to outsource and hire
What guides our process for feature development
How growing Pebble is similar to growing a land business
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