Business
In this episode, Expensify's CEO and Founder (David Barrett) shares several stories on how we went from engineering to entrepreneur. Plus, he shares what makes Expensify unique and what compelled him to start the company.Show Notes for David Barrett1:25 — David’s early days as an engineer2:30 — What startups should focus on3:37 — “C++ is a great language, but English is even better”5:44 — How to think about your professional goals6:46 — The 1 question that David asks candidates in interviews8:00 — What he looks for in an employee and a team9:00 — What made him go from engineer to entrepreneur 10:56 — Why being an engineer has helped him as a CEO 12:26 — A story that taught David what makes an effective engineer14:06 — Our podcast host offers a way to develop products better 17:38 — David’s approach to new industries/jobs and our host adds thoughts on experts vs beginners 18:36 — How Expensify went against standard convention 22:15 — David shares a story about what gave him self confidence25:43 — Our host points out how David sounds like an entrepreneur28:16 — What David thinks about leadership books28:43 — How Expensify got startedSupport the show (https://www.platohq.com/)