Lou Franco

Lou Franco, a veteran software engineer and author of "Swimming in Tech Debt," joins to discuss the often-overlooked burden of tech debt on engineering teams. He shares insights from his career, including critical lessons learned during fintech projects and startup acquisitions. Lou explains how small, focused fixes can drastically improve productivity and morale while highlighting the risks of ignoring tech debt. He emphasizes the importance of creating a culture that acknowledges and manages debt effectively, linking it to a product's lifecycle for optimal tech management.