The Pair Program Podcast
Welcome to the Pair Program from hatchpad, the podcast that gives you a front-row seat to candid conversations with tech leaders from the startup world. Join host Tim Winkler (creator of hatchpad) alongside co-host Mike Gruen in each episode as they bring together two guests to dissect topics at the intersection of technology, startups, and career growth.
Available episodes
From Bureaucracy to Breakthroughs: Changing the Face of Government Technology | The Pair Program Ep31 Interested in a career in govtech? In this episode, we hear from Alissa Bookwalter and Bryon Kroger – two professionals who have made a huge impact in modernizing the federal space. They discuss: The traits that they look for in...
Ever wondered how to step into the world of Product Management? Curious about what the role entails? Today’s guest host, Becca Moran, speaks with Rachel Rush about how she stepped into a career in Product. They discuss: How Rachel overcame imposter syndrome and learned on the job Her experience of growing along with a startup...
From Garage to Acquisition: Tales from Two Multi-Venture Entrepreneurs | The Pair Program Ep30 Curious what it takes to be a startup founder? In this episode, we hear from Ryan Rowe and Adam Meghji – successful entrepreneurs who have each spun out multiple successful startups. They discuss: Their journeys into entrepreneurship. The challenges they faced...
Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | The Land of Limited Resources “Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data” dives into how people are using their data science minds to shape organizations and change the landscape outside of “Big Tech”. In each episode, we explore the far-reaching corners of the world of data. So if you’re...
The Tech Mentor’s Playbook: Traits of Impactful Startup Mentors Unveiled | The Pair Program Ep29 In this episode, we delve into the world of startup technologists and the essential role that tech mentors play for these individuals. Hear from seasoned tech mentors, Efe Ogolo and Greg Vincent, as they explore the key characteristics that define...
How We Hatched: Greg Gershman, CEO of Ad Hoc Welcome to our most recent episode of “How We Hatched”! In this episode, you’ll hear from a recognized leader in government technology and digital services, Greg Gershman. Since founding Ad Hoc in 2014, Greg has led his team in growing from a startup to an organization...
The Art of Calibrated Chaos: Balancing Disorder and Strategy in Startups | The Pair Program Ep28 Join us for a conversation with two remarkable startup entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the tumultuous world of startups and managed to bring order to the chaos. Our guests, Molly Hill Patten and Christian Duffus, share their inspiring stories...
How We Hatched: Kelcey Reed, CTO of Opportunity@Work Welcome to our most recent episode of “How We Hatched”! In this episode, you’ll hear from the CTO of Opportunity@Work, Kelcey Reed. He shares about his team’s mission of rewiring the U.S. labor market so that all individuals Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) can work, learn, and...
Fostering Growth: The Art of People Operations in Startups | The Pair Program Ep27 Welcome to another episode of the Pair Program!In this episode, we delve into the essential role of People Operations in the startup world. Hear from Amy Forrester (Chief People Officer at FirstHand Health) and Jereme Holiman (VP of People at Shardeum)...
Leading by Letting Go: The Power of Hands-Off Engineering Management | The Pair Program Ep26 Welcome to another episode of the Pair Program! In this episode, we delve into the art of engineering leadership. Our guests, Alan Deitch (Senior Director of Engineering at SpotHero) and John Barrile (CTO of Heartbeat Health) offer a wealth of...