Engineering at the Speed of Innovation: Joshua Tarbutton on People, Process & Possibility

In this episode of OPTICS in Action, Ryan Weiss sits down with Joshua Tarbutton, Founder and CEO of Bravo Team, to explore how design engineering, people, and processes come together to drive breakthrough innovation. Based in North Carolina, Bravo Team blends mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to solve complex problems for mid-sized and enterprise-level companies.Joshua shares how his team of 50+ engineers and fabricators collaborates across disciplines at the "velocity of the work," what it takes to scale a business from $1M to $10M, and why empowering people through process is the key to sustainable growth. They also discuss how leadership philosophies, EOS, and workflow consulting can shape the future of engineering teams.Whether you're scaling a tech-forward team or streamlining operations, this episode delivers insights on leading with empathy while building for speed.Highlights:Bravo Team’s Cross-Disciplinary Model Joshua explains how a team of mechanical, software, and electrical engineers collaborate to bring high-impact solutions to life—fast.Process That Empowers PeopleFrom frustration-reduction to growth acceleration, process isn't red tape—it's liberation, when done right.Leadership & Culture in Scaling CompaniesThe episode dives into EOS, T-shaped talent, and how good people (and humility) protect leaders from blind spots.Why Workflow Consulting MattersJoshua and Ryan explore how tailored consulting can remove roadblocks and prepare companies for the next level of performance.