Leaders Unscripted
32: Scaling Decision-Making at a Fintech Startup with VP of Engineering at Griffin, James Trunk
Nov 7, 2023
James Trunk, VP of Engineering at Griffin, shares insights on scaling decision-making at a fintech startup. They discuss Griffin's new framework, the implementation of ADRs and RFCs, the importance of self-reflection for leaders, incorporating feelings into the decision-making process, recognizing ineffective decision-making, and a six-step decision-making process.
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- Scaling decision making is critical for startups as they grow in size and complexity.
- Griffin's decision-making process emphasizes involvement, autonomy, and the establishment of clear criteria for decision making.
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Scaling decision making for startups
Scaling decision making is critical for startups as they grow in size and complexity. The podcast episode features an interview with James Trunk, VP of Engineering at FinTech Startup Griffin, who discusses how his team scaled decision making as the company grew. They emphasize the importance of adjusting decision-making processes to accommodate growth and avoid inefficiency. They implemented a process that involves identifying problems, collaboratively developing solutions, using decision matrices, and achieving rough consensus through anonymous voting. Through this approach, they aimed to improve the effectiveness of decision making, involve more team members, and reduce the reliance on unilateral decision making by leadership.
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