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How To Think Like A Startup As Your Team Grows
21 minutes Posted Feb 2, 2023 at 9:13 pm.
Tony explains why he prefers to maintain a startup mindset even as his teams grow.
How can engineering leaders stay connected with their teams as companies start to scale?
Tony shares his experiences dealing with changing team structures.
Best practices for engineering leaders who are scaling their teams for the first time.
What are the best ways to preserve quality and culture as a company grows?
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On this episode of The Tech Trek, host Amir Bormand speaks with Tony Dong, the Senior Director of Engineering at Rippling. Tony is a major advocate for maintaining a startup mindset regardless of your team’s size. He and Amir also discuss strategies for effectively scaling a team.
Notes
04:29 - Tony explains why he prefers to maintain a startup mindset even as his teams grow.
09:03 - How can engineering leaders stay connected with their teams as companies start to scale?
12:41 - Tony shares his experiences dealing with changing team structures.
16:34 - Best practices for engineering leaders who are scaling their teams for the first time.
18:21 - What are the best ways to preserve quality and culture as a company grows?
About the guest:
Tony Dong is a Senior Director of Engineering at Rippling, leading Platform and Core HR Products. Prior to Rippling was the co-founder and CTO of a YC-backed startup.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonydong3/
https://twitter.com/TonyDong3
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