Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 635 | Where Are They Now? Catching up with TinySeed Tales' Tony Chan
Nov 15, 2022
Tony Chan, co-founder of CloudForecast, discusses his entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned since his appearances in TinySeed Tales. He shares the impact of losing a key engineer and his innovative approach to hiring. Tony also reflects on the emotional challenges founders face, including revenue churn and building resilience amid setbacks. The importance of personal development at conferences and proactive networking highlights how creating opportunities can lead to unexpected growth in the startup world.
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Unexpected Engineer Departure
- CloudForecast lost their first engineer, Katya, shortly after onboarding her.
- Although initially disheartened, they viewed it as a learning experience and appreciated Katya's contributions.
Engineering Hiring and Management
- Hire senior engineers who can work independently.
- Implement shorter sprints (e.g., six weeks) for better rhythm and to avoid engineer burnout.
Failed Content Marketing Hire
- CloudForecast attempted to hire a full-time content marketer but let them go after 60 days.
- This experience taught them the importance of technical and AWS knowledge for content marketing.