Show notes
In this episode of Build vs. Buy, Cameron Nordholm, Head of Product at Covered Insurance joins Mang-Git to reflect on a pivotal decision he faced at his company regarding whether to build a custom solution or buy off-the-shelf software for embedded analytics. The discussion dives deep into Cameron's journey, highlighting key moments and insights that shaped his decision-making process.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:32 Cameron's Journey in Insurance 01:18 Covered Insurance: Business Model and Role 03:16 Embedded Insurance and Innovation 03:49 Build vs Buy: Setting the Stage 06:37 Gainfully's Pivot to Enterprise 10:28 Challenges and Decisions in Build vs Buy 17:51 Team Alignment and Final Decision 21:10 The SWOT Analysis Debate 22:12 The Big Reveal: Build or Buy? 22:49 Flexibility and Customer Needs 25:39 Enterprise Focus and Reporting Challenges 26:49 Reflections on Decision Making 33:55 Exploring Professional Interests 35:50 Product Management Evolution 40:02 The Sonos Experience: Pros and Cons 42:48 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsThis episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].
