In this episode of the Mind The Innovation Manufacturing Leadership Podcast, host Sannah Vinding interviews Matt Johnson, CEO and cofounder of LAIIER.IO, a company specializing in smart building monitoring solutions. Matt shares insights on innovation, product development, and managing a technology company. They discuss the challenges of product development, the importance of effective communication, balancing customer feedback with company direction, and adapting to remote work. They emphasize the value of empathy, emotional generosity, and interdisciplinary technology within the company culture. The episode also covers topics such as project management, setting realistic expectations, and the significance of focusing on specific problems for success. You can reach matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmullinsjohnson/ For more content like this, subscribe to Mind The Innovation on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you like to listen. You can find Sannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannahvinding/ or visit https://mindtheinnovation.com/hello/ Stay curious and keep learning Thanks for listening! Sannah