PODCAST · technology
Build vs. Buy
by Mang-Git Ng
A short conversation with product and engineering leads about their framework and experience building or buying solutions.
Episodes
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Matthias Wagner, Co-Founder & CEO, Flux
Mang-Git sits down with Matthias Wagner, founder of Flux.ai, to explore how AI is finally making hardware design as accessible as software development. Matthias shares how Flux uses a combination of LLMs and proprietary spatial models to let anyone design PCB boards through a simple chat…
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Danil Kolesnikov, Co-Founder, Marin
Mang-Git interviews Danil Kolesnikov, previously a founding engineer at Shepherd, a commercial insurance MGA for construction that underwrites on behalf of carriers and distributes through brokers. He explains Shepherd’s thesis that tech-enabled contractors are better risks and should receive...
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Rowland Hobbs, Founder & CEO, Stake
Rowland Hobbs, founder and CEO of Stake, joins the show to talk about his startup background and Stake’s mission to help renters build wealth amid rising rents. Stake offers cash-back and financial services across a network of about 550,000 homes, including free checking that rewards rent…
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Michael Grinich, Founder, WorkOS
Michael Grinich, founder of WorkOS, joins Mang-Git to discuss challenges and insights from his career, including his journey from founding Nylas to creating WorkOS. They delve into the critical considerations for build versus buy decisions, the impact of AI on software development, and the...
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Alex Klarfeld, Founder, Supergood
In this episode of Build vs. Buy, Mang-Git hosts Alex Klarfeld, founder and CEO of Supergood, previously co-founder of Divvy Homes. They discuss Alex's career journey, the business model of Supergood, which creates unofficial APIs for enterprise portals using automated reverse engineering, and…
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Chris Dean, Co-founder & CEO, Treasury Prime
In episode 23, Mang-Git chats with Chris Dean, Co-Founder and CEO of Treasury Prime. Chris shares his journey from machine learning researcher to serial entrepreneur, culminating in the founding of Treasury Prime. The discussion covers Treasury Prime's unique business model, which focuses on...
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Jean-Denis Greze, CEO, Town (former CTO at Plaid, Dropbox)
John-Denis Greze joins Mang-Git Ng to dive into JDG's extensive career in tech, including his tenure as CTO at Plaid. JDG shares his decision-making process on build vs. buy, highlighting examples from his time at Plaid. He also discusses his current venture, Town AI, which aims to automate small...
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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...
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Pulkit Agrawal, Co-founder and CEO, Chameleon.io
Pulkit Agrawal, co-founder and CEO of Chameleon, joins Mang-Git Ng to discuss Pulkit's journey founding Chameleon, a tool that simplifies user onboarding and adoption for software applications. Pulkit shares insights into the importance of personalized user experiences and the intricacies of…
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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...
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Matt Robben, Co-Founder & CTO, Serif Health (former One Medical, Dropbox)
Matt Robben, Co-Founder and CTO at Serif Health, joins Mang-Git to share his career journey, detailing experiences in building complex systems like the EHR at One Medical and his current role as CTO at Serif Health. They dive deep into the complexities and strategic decisions involved in the…
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David Snitkof, SVP of Growth, Ocrolus (former Citi, Amex, Orchard Platform)
David Snitkof, SVP of Growth at Ocrolus, joins Mang-Git as they discuss David's extensive background in FinTech, his experience making build vs. buy decisions at Citi, and the evolution of document automation in financial services. The conversation also explores Ocrolus' solutions for various…
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Andrew Hoh, Co-Founder & CPO, Last Mile AI (ex-Meta, Airbnb, Microsoft)
Andrew Ho, co-founder and CPO at Last Mile AI, joins Mang-Git to discuss his journey from Microsoft, Airbnb, & Facebook to founding Last Mile AI, the world of product management, especially in AI, and the intricacies of build versus buy. Andrew shares insights on AI labeling, the evolution of...
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Evan Goldin, Co-Founder and CEO, Parkade (ex-Lyft)
From ride-shares to ATS systems Evan Goldin, co-founder and CEO of Parkade, discusses his career trajectory in the transportation tech sector, including his experiences at Zimride, Lyft, and Chariot. The conversation dives deep into his work at Lyft, specifically focusing on the decision to build...
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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,...
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Karen French, SVP of Product, LendKey
Karen French, SVP of Product at LendKey Technologies, joins Mang-Git to discuss her journey from banking to product management, the complexities of loan products, and the build versus buy decision-making process. Karen shares insights on how LendKey connects borrowers with credit unions, the...
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Graham McNicoll, Co-Founder & CEO at Growthbook
analysis in product development, and how GrowthBook addresses these needs. The conversation also highlights the role of open source in GrowthBook's growth and their innovative product WebLens.ai, which leverages AI for A/B testing suggestions. 00:00 Introductions 01:06 Guest Introduction: Graham...
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Aakash Gupta, Founder at Product Growth Newsletter (ex-Apollo.io, Affirm)
This week, Mang-Git hosts content creator and former VP of Product at Apollo.io and Head of Product Growth at Affirm, Aakash Gupta. Aakash shares his journey from operator to content creator on LinkedIn, building a vast follower base, and transitioning to an entrepreneurial role. The episode…
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Scott Woody, Founder and CEO at Metronome
In this episode of Build vs. Buy, host Mang-Git is joined by Scott Woody, founder and CEO of Metronome. They discuss the complexities of the build versus buy decision-making process, drawing from Scott's experiences at Dropbox and Metronome. Scott shares insights on prioritizing user needs,...
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Sameh El-Ansary, Founder and CTO at Treyd.io
Sameh El Ansary, Founder and CTO of Treyd.io, joins Mang-Git to discuss challenges and decisions in the build versus buy debate. They explore issues related to global scaling, fintech integrations, and AI adaptation. Sameh shares insights on the importance of in-house, core value components,...
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Matan-Paul Shetrit, Director of Product at Writer AI
Matan-Paul Shetrit, Director of Product at Writer (www.writer.com), joins Mang-Git to discuss the evolving AI landscape. Matan shares insights from his career in tech, highlighting his time at Flexport, Brex, and A-Team, and delves deep into Writer's offerings including AI Studio, no-code...
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Jenn Knight, Co-Founder & CTO at AgentSync
Jenn Knight, Co-Founder and CTO of AgentSync (www.agentsync.io), joins host Mang-Git to dive into the dynamics of the build vs. buy decision many businesses face. This episode covers the intricacies of building business applications, such as within the Salesforce ecosystem, and explores…
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Luke Thomas, Director of New Products at Zapier
0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:39 Luke Thomas's Background and Role at Zapier 03:23 Exploring Zapier's New Products 03:48 Deep Dive into Zapier's Product Features 08:37 Challenges and Strategies in Build vs. Buy Decisions 15:35 Real-World Example: AI Chatbots Product 21:57 Implementing a...
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Kshitij Grover, Co-Founder and CTO at Orb
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:15 Shitesh Grover's Professional Journey 01:37 Understanding Orb's Usage-Based Billing 03:03 Challenges and Opportunities in Monetization 06:47 Comparing Orb with Stripe 12:26 Building vs. Buying: A Deep Dive 24:34 Evaluating Vendors and Making...
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Vincent Paquet, Chief Product Officer at Dialpad
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:24 Vincent Paquet's Background and Dialpad Overview 03:33 Evolution of Dialpad and AI Integration 04:26 Build vs. Buy Decision-Making 12:54 Case Study: Acquiring Talk IQ 19:08 Impact of AI on User Experience 22:29 Future of AI and Communication 36:13…
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Josh Lewis, Co-Founder and CEO at Sensible
00:00 Introduction to Non-Core Value Proposition 19:30 The Importance of Buying Dev Tools 19:49 First Principles and Engineering Constraints 20:55 Challenges in Building a Company 22:26 Open Source and Engineering Mindsets 24:03 Email and Customer Support Systems 25:08 Build vs. Buy: A Case Study...
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Cameron Nordholm, Head of Product at Covered Insurance
In this episode of Build vs. Buy, Cameron Nordholm, Head of Product at Covered Insurance joins Mang-Git to reflect on a pivotal decision he faced at his company regarding whether to build a custom solution or buy off-the-shelf software for embedded analytics. The discussion dives deep into...
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Joshua Jensen, Co-Founder and CEO at Inspectify
[Pilot episode] In this episode of the Build vs. Buy podcast, host Mang-Git talks with Joshua Jensen, co-founder and CEO of Inspectify. Inspectify makes it easier to complete home inspections with their national network of licensed home inspectors and common software / data platform. Joshua…
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A short conversation with product and engineering leads about their framework and experience building or buying solutions.
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Mang-Git Ng
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