From Solo Founder to CTO: Jack Spargo on Scaling Startups, Blockchain & Developer Culture
May 15, 2025•58 min
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Episode description
#004: In this episode of DevEx Unpacked, Alan Carson chats with Jack Spargo, CTO of Control Alt, about his fascinating career journey from aerospace engineering to leading blockchain-powered investment platforms.
Jack shares lessons from being acquired overnight, the challenges of building a platform from scratch, and why he’s betting big on junior engineers and AI augmentation. They explore the realities of compliance, software supply chain security, and why Northern Ireland is fast becoming a serious start-up hub.
A must-listen for technical founders, engineering leaders, and DevOps pros navigating scale and innovation.
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