Explore an insightful conversation with Gabe Greenberg, CEO of G2i, as he discusses bootstrapping a healthy tech business. Delve into the origin story of G2i, its roots in the ReactiFlux community, and Greenberg's experiences in Kenya that led to the company's inception. Gain valuable insights on building a successful business without venture capital backing and learn about the implementation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework. Discover the qualities that set great engineers apart and how to approach difficult conversations with grace. Examine the importance of brain health for engineers, including practices like cold exposure for emotional regulation. Explore G2i's AI initiatives, their approach to balancing revenue with developer health, and the future of developer care in tech companies. Gain practical knowledge on implementing EOS in various company sizes and the significance of core values in product teams. Benefit from a wealth of resources and tools mentioned throughout the talk to enhance your understanding of building and maintaining a healthy tech business.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction and background on G2I
Origin story of G2I and ReactiFlux community
Gabe's experience in Kenya and starting G2I
Building G2I without VC backing
The Entrepreneurial Operating System EOS framework
Qualities of great engineers
Approaching difficult conversations with grace
The importance of brain health for engineers
Cold exposure and emotional regulation
The value of being early in business
G2I's AI initiatives and hiring vertical
Balancing revenue and developer health
The future of developer care in tech companies
Implementing EOS in different company sizes
Core values and focus in product teams
Closing thoughts and wrap-up
Taught by
Tejas Kumar
