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Refactoring Podcast

Scaling Teams at Sanity, Github, and Google 🏢 — with Rachel Potvin

Jun 7, 2024
Rachel Potvin, SVP of Engineering at Sanity, shares insights on scaling teams, healthy engineering culture, startup planning, and the differences between big tech and startups. She discusses her experiences at Google, GitHub, and Sanity, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned throughout her career journey.
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  • Sanity's agile culture promotes quick changes, enhancing competitiveness.
  • Rachel's career transition reflects varied company experiences and challenges faced.

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Fast Iterations for End User Experiences

Sanity's live content API allows quick changes to end user experiences, demonstrating the team's agility and flexibility. Unlike the bureaucratic layers in many tech firms, Sanity fosters a culture of quick approval and implementation, enhancing their competitive edge.

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