JJ Tang, Co-Founder and CEO, Rootly (ex-Instacart, Strava)

Mang-Git interviews JJ Tang, co-founder and CEO of Rootly. They discuss Rootly's journey as an incident response management system, frameworks around building vs. buying software, and the challenges of differentiating internal tools from market solutions. JJ shares insights from his career, including his time at IBM and Instacart, and delves into Rootly’s unique approach to managing and learning from incidents. They also touch upon personal experiences, like cycling goals and technological inspirations, and highlight the significance of building strong business fundamentals.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:29 JJ's Background and Journey03:19 The Birth of Rootly07:43 Understanding Incidents and Rootly's Unique Approach14:28 Build vs Buy Decision at Instacart20:50 Convincing Enterprises to Adopt Rootly32:09 Personal Insights and Closing Remarks This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].