
Frontier Podcast by Gun.io
After over a decade of working with highly skilled developers and businesses of all sizes, we've discovered that there is some pretty good advice just waiting to be shared. We've also learned that learning is something we just can't get enough of. This season of the Frontier Podcast, we'll be talking to experts from every walk of the technical life, while also taking a peek into the tech history that has gotten the world to where it is today.Gun.io is a global talent agency that specializes in pairing the world's best software professionals with world-class companies. Interested in getting in touch? Come check us out at Gun.io. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Feb 2, 2022 • 22min
Nailing the Interview with Jessi Soler
Every interview invites a few nerves along with it. Sometimes it's great to get back to the basics and remember the easiest things: come prepared, come interested, and please, for the love of Boba Fett, move that dirty laundry pile out of the background.In this week's Frontier Podcast, Cal Evans talks with our very own Jessi Soler, the Engagements Manager for Gun.io. She works closely with clients to get our talent hired and has a few things to say about how to nail your next interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2022 • 37min
Lessons Learned Managing Remotes with Dave Hall
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Jan 19, 2022 • 7min
Gunslinger Interview: Jon North
This week, Cal Evans talks with Jon North about his path to software, that one time they each did UX, and what Jon has cooking up next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2021 • 26min
Samantha John
In this episode, we speak to Samantha John, Co-Founder and CEO of Hopscotch, about the amazing things kids can create when they have access to software tools, why coding isn't just for boys, and what landing an investment deal on Shark Tank is really like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2021 • 34min
Kate O'Neil
In this episode, we speak to Kate O'Neil, Co-Founder and Head of Marketing at Teaming, about key identifiers for a strong team, where most leaders get it wrong, and how Teaming is helping leaders improve engagement, communication, goal setting, and psychological safety for their team members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 2021 • 31min
Nick Gavronsky
In this episode, we speak to Nick Gavronsky, CEO and Co-founder of Welcome, about the power of appreciating people in your product, the need for more transparency around compensation for employees, and how his team at Welcome is improving pay equity and equality across the board for the companies on their platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 2021 • 33min
Bo Boroski
In this episode, we speak to Bo Boroski, Founder and Managing Director of RefQuest, about the best decisions he's made as a founder, the importance of hustled mistakes, and how to build a support system both inside and outside of the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2021 • 32min
Gabe Batstone
In this episode, we speak to Gabe Batstone, co-founder and CEO of Contextere, about doing good and making money at the same time, why raising money is a goal, not a victory, and how personal relationships pay off more than your technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2021 • 39min
Rachel Van Nortwick
Rachel Van Nortwick, CEO and Founder of Vinylly, talks about the compatibility solution Vinylly has solved in the dating application space, the lessons she learned as a non-technical founder, and her experience hiring freelance technical talent with Gun.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2021 • 23min
Sam Lessin
In this episode, we speak to Sam Lessin, co-founder and co-CEO of Fin, about his journey from the VP of Product Management at Facebook to coding boot camp, his "human in the loop" approach at Fin, and the dirty secret about all CEO's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.