Summary

In this episode, Shaun Bourque interviews Sean Languedoc, the founder and CEO of Outforce AI, about the challenges of hiring engineers and the growth of outsourcing. They discuss the importance of culture fit in outsourcing and the unique aspects of the Canadian market. Sean shares his experience building an international agency and provides tips for finding the right outsourcing agency. They also explore the impact of AI on engineering and the inspiring stories of personal courage in entrepreneurship. Sean emphasizes the importance of leaving a legacy of contribution and giving back to the community.

Takeaways

Finding the right engineers for a project can be challenging, especially when hiring or outsourcing.
Culture fit is a crucial factor in successful outsourcing, as different cultures have different communication and work styles.
The outsourcing market is growing, driven by the need for cost-effective engineering solutions and the acceptance of remote work.
Security risks in collaboration tools are a concern, but proper tools and infrastructure can mitigate these risks.
Different countries have strengths in different areas of engineering, and it's important to consider the specific expertise and cultural fit when outsourcing.
When hiring an outsourcing agency, it's important to have a clear understanding of their experience, tech stack, and team dynamics.
The impact of AI on engineering is transformative, accelerating the development process and changing the priorities for ensuring product-market fit.
Personal courage and resilience are key qualities in entrepreneurship, and overcoming challenges is an opportunity for growth.
Leaving a legacy of contribution and giving back to the community is an important goal for entrepreneurs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
00:32 The Problem with Hiring Engineers
02:00 The Job Board Issue
03:26 Culture Fit in Outsourcing
04:10 The Growth of Outsourcing
06:06 Security Risks in Collaboration Tools
07:39 Unique Aspects of the Canadian Market
09:12 Building an International Agency
10:40 Do's and Don'ts of Hiring an Outsourcing Agency
13:59 The Impact of AI on Engineering
20:16 Passion for Seeing Team Growth
21:14 Curiosity about the Impact of AI
24:18 Inspiring Stories of Personal Courage
25:36 Leaving a Legacy of Contribution