Tom Elliot, Founder, Ocuroot (former VMware, Yext)

Tom Elliot, founder of Ocuroot, joins Mang-Git to discuss Tom's background in the tech industry, his experiences at companies like VMware and Yext, and the inception of Ocuroot. The conversation digs into build vs buy decisions, emphasizing the case study of monitoring tool Checkly. Tom shares insights on the complexities of self-built solutions versus external services and how to present these decisions to senior leadership. They also explore the benefits and challenges of various AI development tools.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:33 Tom Elliot's Career Journey02:50 Challenges and Innovations at Yext03:55 The Concept and Benefits of OccuRoot11:27 Build vs. Buy: A Real-World Example15:04 The Decision-Making Process21:12 Reflections on Build vs. Buy28:42 Fun Questions and Closing Remarks This episode was brought to you by Anvil [https://useanvil.com].