Join us as our hosts, Tim and Mike, talk to startup engineering leaders Mike Garrett and Ian Lotinsky. Mike Garrett, an Engineering Manager at Caribou, is no stranger to startup life and has experienced the startup lifecycle from pre-money through acquisition. Ian is the VP of Product, Engineering, and Design at Imagine Learning. He’s been building web products since the mid-90s for organizations of all sizes. In this episode we take a deep dive into the build vs. buy software debate.

You’ll learn:

- How real tech leaders make the decision to build or buy software

- The pros and cons of building vs. buying software

- Practical tips on how you can make the right decision for your team

Subscribe to the Pair Program from hatchpad, the podcast that gives you a front row seat to candid conversations with tech leaders from the startup world. Join host Tim Winkler (creator of hatchpad) alongside co-host Mike Gruen as they bring together two guests to dissect topics at the intersection of technology, startups, and career growth.

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In this episode of How We Hatched, host Tim Winkler sits down with Matt Theurer, Co-Founder & CEO of HyperSpectral.ai, to explore Matt’s entrepreneurial journey and his groundbreaking work in AI-driven spectral technology. Matt’s career has been marked by a series of bold ventures, from his early days at NIH to leading successful tech companies, including the sale of Virtustream to EMC for $1.2 billion. Today, Matt shares how HyperSpectral.ai is revolutionizing areas such as food safety, human health, and secure supply chains by combining AI with spectral data.

They delve into:

- Matt’s journey from a curious engineering student to pioneering entrepreneur.

- His venture with Virtustream, including the pursuit of raising venture capital.

- The origins of HyperSpectral.ai and the many use cases of their technology

- Interest from DARPA in solving secure supply chain issues and expanding HyperSpectral’s applications in government

Join us as Matt shares insights into balancing family, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of innovation in spectral technology.

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Unlocking Value in the Federal Market: A Conversation with Deep Water Point & Associates | The Pair Program Ep52

In this episode, we dive into the complex world of federal market consulting with Greg Buckis and Meghan DiAndrea, leaders at Deep Water Point & Associates. Deep Water is known for blending government and industry expertise, offering clients tailored guidance to navigate the intricacies of the federal space. Greg and Meghan share insights into their unique business model and the values that drive their work. Whether it's helping clients write winning proposals or guiding them through acquisitions, Deep Water is all about empowering growth and delivering results.

They discuss:

• Deep Water’s innovative business model and their talent-first approach.
• How Deep Water leverages a consultant-heavy model to drive growth.
• The types of projects they undertake, from government-wide contracts to transaction advisory.
• The qualities they look for in consultants and the unique backgrounds they attract.
• Industry trends and emerging opportunities in the government sector.

Tune in for an engaging conversation on how Deep Water Point & Associates is shaping the future of federal consulting!

About Meghan DiAndrea: Consultant with more than a decade of government contracting experience specializing in corporate operations. She is a proven leader focused on driving enterprise organizational performance and translating business strategy into powerful people strategy. Since joining Deep Water Point and Associates she has advised on and led client engagements across the federal business lifecycle with primary focus on pre- and post-merger integration.

About Greg Buckis: Greg is the CFO at Deep Water Point & Associates and has held senior financial roles in various GOV CON businesses to include public company corporat controllers and private company CFO. He also was at Nasdaq helping them go public. Much of his career has involved change management, business transformation and Mergers and Acquisitions.

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