Dive into an insightful 1-hour 33-minute interview with Steven Fabre, CEO of Liveblocks, as he shares his journey from design to entrepreneurship. Explore the intersection of design and engineering, the challenges of building collaborative dev tools, and the decision-making process behind seeking venture capital. Gain valuable insights on founding a company during a pandemic, managing founder stress, and optimizing remote work. Learn about Liveblocks' platform for real-time collaboration, including their new Text Editor product and upcoming features. Discover key takeaways on combining skills, problem-solving, work-life balance, remote team management, and product development. The discussion covers various topics including startup challenges, remote work culture, product positioning, and the responsibilities of being a CEO.
Overview
Syllabus
* [] Introduction and Background
* [] The Journey from Design to Starting Liveblocks
* [] The Role of Design Engineers in Building Polished Products
* [] The Trade-Offs of Indie Development vs. Venture Capital
* [] Dealing with Stress and Anxiety as a Founder
* [] Unlocking the Benefits of Remote Work
* [] Creating a Remote-First Culture
* [] Introducing Liveblocks: Enabling Real-Time Collaboration
* [] Unveiling the Future of Collaboration with Liveblocks
* [] Building a Useful and Non-Overwhelming Notification System
* [] The Importance of Positioning and Marketing
* [] Showing Momentum and Providing Value
* [] The Challenges of Being a CEO
Taught by
Tejas Kumar
