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Clara Vu, co-founder & VP of Engineering of Veo Robotics, shares her story getting into the world of robotics, designing perception systems for industrial robots, and 'First-Principles Thinking' in all aspects of business. Veo Robotics T-Shaped Skills Time of Flight Cameras Clara on LinkedIn See open positions at thoughtbot! Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Joe Ferris, CTO of thoughtbot, joins Chad to discuss Data Engineering, what it is, when you need it, and some of the challenges thoughtbot has faced while using it. Machine Learning on Giant Robots Joe on Twitter See open positions at thoughtbot! Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Tim Enwall, CEO of Misty Robotics, discusses designing, building, and selling a fully autonomous robot for developers. Misty Robotics- Use code GiantRobot for $200 off pre-orders Sphero RobotShop Crossing the Chasm- Geoffrey A. Moore Misty Series Pics LiveWorx Conference Tim on Medium See open positions at thoughtbot! Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Robby Russell, VP of Engineering & Partner at Planet Argon, discusses considering remote work for an agency, strategies for leading a dev team, defining focus for an agency, and the results of the 2018 Rails Hosting Survey. Planet Argon Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business Rails Hosting Survey Robby on Twitter See open positions at thoughtbot! Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Greg Storey, founder of Airbag Industries & Executive Director of Design at USAA, discusses the blurring of personal and company identity, helming a budding design group, "safe agile", what it means for design to 'have a seat at the table', and sustainable pace within an agency. Airbag Industries Electric Pulp "You Are Not Your Job Search"- Greg Storey "How Design is Changing IT"- Chad Pytel IBM: Enterprise Design Thinking Forrester: IBM's Design Thinking Study Sprints & Milestones Podcast Greg on Twitter See open positions at thoughtbot! Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Alex Friedman, co-founder of LOLA, discusses overcoming stigma, launching new products, measuring success, and brand values. LOLA Sex by LOLA See open positions at thoughtbot! Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Sam Moorhouse, creator of Global Code, discusses the importance of mentorship and how he established a software engineering summer education program in Ghana. Global Code ELiTE ELiTE in Ghana Raspberry Pi Sam on Twitter Global Code on Twitter See open positions at thoughtbot! Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Michael Sheeley, former co-founder of Runkeeper, talks about his struggles with scaling, experimentation with prices, finding ways to connect and work together as a larger society, and innovation in health care. Runkeeper Michael on Twitter See open positions at thoughtbot! Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Special Guest: Nurse-1-1.Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Chris Heivly, author & entrepreneur in residence at Techstars, discusses the early days of MapQuest, Raleigh as a burgeoning tech city, and building up new tech communities. Build the Fort- Chris Heivly Techstars The Innovator's Dilemma- Clayton M. Christensen Rand McNally Startup Communities- Brad Feld Heivly.com The Lean Startup- Eric Ries Chris on Twitter See open positions at thoughtbot! Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Paul English, co-founder of Lola, discusses what it means to be a good brand, transitioning from a tech foundry to a single-product focus, lessons learned from having launched multiple companies, and his approaches to competition & success. David Cancel on Giant Robots Paul English Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots