ICYMI - A Conversation With Pinball Wizard and Serial Entrepreneur Jay Adelson

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jay Adelson, a long-time friend and esteemed business leader, as we navigate the complex world of running a business and the pivotal role of venture capital. We reflect on our own journeys, delving into the essence of passion and dedication that drives successful enterprises. Jay demystifies the often misunderstood concept of a "lifestyle business" and underscores the rarity of venture-funded companies, offering a candid look at how venture capital can either propel a business to new heights or introduce significant risk, contingent on its management. This episode also tackles the practical challenges of managing a development team under tight resource constraints. We share personal anecdotes about the balance of multiple responsibilities, such as sprint management without formal Agile certification, and the nuances of hiring the right talent, especially a savvy CTO. The discussion highlights the necessity of gradual progress before reaching for loftier goals and emphasizes the importance of cultural and skill-based fit in hiring for long-term success. We wrap up with a heartfelt moment of gratitude, underscoring the vital role of friendship and support in our professional lives.   Jay on Twitter (@JayAdelson) - https://twitter.com/jayadelson View The Anycast's full episode with Jay at https://www.theanycast.com/s1e1  

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The Anycast - powered by CacheFly About The Anycast https://www.theanycast.com/about/ The Anycast – powered by CacheFly celebrates the tech disruptors, digital pioneers, innovators, code warriors, and unconventional thinkers who refuse to conform to corporate norms. From the entrepreneurial rule-breakers, rule-makers, and rule-benders, reshaping the future with their boundless creativity to entertain and educate the world, to those charting a new course in the world of technology innovation. Our guests have one thing in common, they perceive and reimagine the world through a unique lens, breaking boundaries and pushing the limits of what’s possible. About CacheFly For over two decades, since developing the world’s first TCP-anycast based Content Delivery Network, CacheFly has been the only network built for throughput. From the first byte to the last byte, CacheFly delivers your files faster. While CacheFly is verifiably the fastest CDN on the planet, they are also a true partner to their customers, aligning strategies to deliver high-demand content everywhere end-users are. CacheFly has built out unique, superior architecture in emerging markets delivering the highest QoE for digital platforms everywhere on the globe. Learn why many of the world’s most trusted brands trust CacheFly to deliver their content. Visit us at cachefly.com.