In this episode, Kendall, rachel, and Rishi talk about:
* Having a nerdy family to kick things off
* First exposures to leadership issues while trying to code a game with friends
* Our inability to not interrupt people just when they're trying to make a point
* Discovering an appreciation for working at smaller companies, starting at larger companies
* Needing to see the result of his efforts
* Discovering a desire to play multiple roles via competitive ultimate frisbee
* Solving the parking problem
* Challenges in building a hardware solution
* The value of hiring the right person for the environment vs the technical skill
* "Are we the right fit for /them/"
* Tailoring the technical interview to the context of the interviewee
* Leadership variances as a consultant, the authority of the outsider
* Guessing (correctly) that most entrepreneurial folk have a complex relationship with authority :)
* Developing the skill of motivating people who do not report to you
* The value of understanding your audience and their history before trying to influence them
* Book recommendation: Never Split The Difference
* Progressive Metal band recommendation: Protest The Hero
You can find Rishi on Twitter as @whoisthisogre :)
Special thanks to Mel Stanley for our theme music <3