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How To Think Like A Startup As Your Team Grows

Published: Feb. 2, 2023, 9:13 p.m.

On this episode of The Tech Trek, host Amir Bormand speaks with Tony Dong, the Senior Director of Engineering at Rippling. Tony is a major advocate for maintaining a startup mindset regardless of your team\u2019s size. He and Amir also discuss strategies for effectively scaling a team.

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Notes

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04:29 - Tony explains why he prefers to maintain a startup mindset even as his teams grow.

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09:03 - How can engineering leaders stay connected with their teams as companies start to scale?

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12:41 - Tony shares his experiences dealing with changing team structures.

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16:34 - Best practices for engineering leaders who are scaling their teams for the first time.

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18:21 - What are the best ways to preserve quality and culture as a company grows?

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About the guest:

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Tony Dong is a Senior Director of Engineering at Rippling, leading Platform and Core HR Products. Prior to Rippling was the co-founder and CTO of a YC-backed startup.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonydong3/

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https://twitter.com/TonyDong3

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