Morgan and Eddie explore the often-taboo topic of money in engineering organizations by tackling listener questions about explaining layoffs and budget cuts to a team. They break down how SaaS businesses operate, the factors influencing engineering budgets, and practical strategies for managing finances as an engineering leader.

• (00:00 ) - Introduction and Listener's Dilemma
  


• (01:13 ) - Understanding Corporate Finance
  


• (01:48 ) - Challenges of Discussing Money
  


• (02:50 ) - SaaS Finance 101
  


• (04:36 ) - Financial Decision Making in Tech
  


• (08:59 ) - Engineering Budget Scrutiny
  


• (17:39 ) - Overhiring and Layoffs in Tech
  


• (21:07 ) - Strategies for Managing Budget Cuts
  


• (25:42 ) - Alignment of Values in Leadership
  


• (27:47 ) - Defensible Organizational Design
  


• (31:56 ) - Investment Allocation Strategies
  


• (33:28 ) - Build vs. Buy Decisions
  


• (35:34 ) - Importance of Fundamentals in Engineering
  


• (39:31 ) - Cost Consciousness and Budget Management
  


• (43:52 ) - Communicating Budget Changes to the Team
  


• (47:52 ) - Final Thoughts and Feedback