ICYMI - David vs. Goliath: From Making Customers Happy to “Battling” Against Amazon with Kurt Mackey of Fly.io

What if your skepticism about a medium turned into admiration? Join us on The Anycast as we sit down with Kurt Mackey, CEO of Fly.io, to explore the transformative journey of podcasting. Kurt revisits the early days of the medium, sharing his invaluable experiences in the startup world. He reveals the delicate balance between fostering autonomy and establishing essential processes within a company. We dive into the rewarding, yet challenging, aspects of hiring junior staff and creating an environment where they can thrive. Kurt’s insights on leadership in fast-growing tech companies are not to be missed. From the frustration of digital input methods to the inefficacies of remote work technology, we hold nothing back. We discuss the struggle of converting physical drawings into digital formats and the disappointing performance of pin-based inputs. And yes, we even question the necessity of AirPods in today's tech ecosystem. Our heated conversation highlights the disconnection between our thoughts and the tools at our disposal. Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with personal anecdotes and forward-thinking perspectives on the current state of technology.   Fly.io  Fly.io on Twitter (@FlyDotIO)

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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.