Chasing Squirrels

#201 - Chris Rathgeb, CTO at CureMint.io

January 17, 2023 Jeff Winkler Season 2 Episode 1
#201 - Chris Rathgeb, CTO at CureMint.io
Chasing Squirrels
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Chasing Squirrels
#201 - Chris Rathgeb, CTO at CureMint.io
Jan 17, 2023 Season 2 Episode 1
Jeff Winkler

In this episode, Chris, CTO at Curemint.io shares his experiences and lessons learned from starting multiple businesses, including a game cheats business, an iPhone app store business, and an agency for weed companies. He discusses the challenges he faced, such as refusing bitcoin as payment and the difficulties of getting an app on the App Store. He also shares tips for entrepreneurs, such as diversifying and focusing on a specific niche. 

Chris also talks about his experience working with Curemint, almost starting a real estate software company, and the importance of having a clear focus when building a product. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on junior engineers and the importance of having a strong understanding of computer science principles. The video also includes several rants on topics such as feature factory development, the importance of a code buddy, and the challenges of not overbuilding. 

Insights into his interview process as well as what he looks for in engineers is included as well! 


He's currently look for a Senior Software Engineer to join him and his team at CureMint.

You can apply: 

https://curemint.applytojob.com/apply/s3TbuFmO0K/Senior-Software-Engineer?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget

OR 

goldenwsquirrel.io/job-posts


Referenced in podcast: 
https://github.com/CureMintInc/senior_software_engineer 

Show Notes

In this episode, Chris, CTO at Curemint.io shares his experiences and lessons learned from starting multiple businesses, including a game cheats business, an iPhone app store business, and an agency for weed companies. He discusses the challenges he faced, such as refusing bitcoin as payment and the difficulties of getting an app on the App Store. He also shares tips for entrepreneurs, such as diversifying and focusing on a specific niche. 

Chris also talks about his experience working with Curemint, almost starting a real estate software company, and the importance of having a clear focus when building a product. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on junior engineers and the importance of having a strong understanding of computer science principles. The video also includes several rants on topics such as feature factory development, the importance of a code buddy, and the challenges of not overbuilding. 

Insights into his interview process as well as what he looks for in engineers is included as well! 


He's currently look for a Senior Software Engineer to join him and his team at CureMint.

You can apply: 

https://curemint.applytojob.com/apply/s3TbuFmO0K/Senior-Software-Engineer?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget

OR 

goldenwsquirrel.io/job-posts


Referenced in podcast: 
https://github.com/CureMintInc/senior_software_engineer