The Story of Software
Software is changing the world in many powerful ways. This podcast aims to understand the impact of software from an evolutionary perspective - what came before, what is now and what will be in the future. The Story of Software is a bi-weekly podcast looking at the people and technology that have transformed our world. It is hosted by Ricky Hill, Commercial Director at Zartis.
The Story of Software
S04E08 Resourcefulness
Matt Dalton, VP of Engineering at Finimize, shares how to be impactful as a small team, how Finimize thinks about product, and ways in which AI is impacting how they work.
The Guest:
With 15 years of experience in hands-on and leadership roles within the software industry, Matt Dalton oversees the development of Finimize’s finance platform designed to empower one of the largest retail investor communities in the world.
The Topic: Resourcefulness and Maximising Impact
Fostering ownership and curiosity within teams is essential to building a culture of empowerment and continuous learning. Encouraging engineers to suggest solutions, while educating the organisation on tools like no-code platforms, helps create an environment where teams can thrive and innovate.
One quote from Matt encapsulates this philosophy:
“We (at Finimize.com) really believe in taking smart people, giving them the context of what problems we’re trying to solve, and letting people figure it out.”
Here are some of topics covered in this episode:
1. Maximising Impact in Small Teams
2. The Role of AI in Finimize
3. Product Development Philosophy
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