Sumeet Vaidya, Co-Founder & CEO, Crafting (former Facebook, Uber, Discord)

On this episode of the Build vs. Buy podcast, Mang-Git talks with Sumeet Vaidya, the founder and CEO of Crafting. Sumeet shares his career journey, which includes roles at Facebook, Uber, and Discord, and his current company, Crafting, which focuses on developing enterprise-ready cloud dev environments. They discuss the evolution of software development from local applications to complex cloud-based environments, the challenges of developer collaboration, and the costs associated with running multiple services. They also explore the importance of trust and reliability in enterprise products, particularly in the context of building vs. buying internal tools. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the future potential of AI tools and personal anecdotes from both Mang-Git and Sumeet.00:00 Introduction 01:30 Sumeet's Background 02:59 The Evolution of Development Environments 04:51 Challenges in Scaling Development 08:46 The Future of Crafting 11:42 In-House Solutions vs. Off-the-Shelf 17:29 Trust in Internal Tools 19:41 Challenging 'Move Fast and Break Things' in Enterprise 21:21 Building Trust in Enterprise Applications 24:03 Addressing Developer Control and Customization 26:14 Deploying in Customer Clouds 28:27 Reflections on Internal Chat Applications 30:40 Excitement for AI and Personal Life Updates 33:03 Fun Questions and Product Recommendations This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].