Episode description
In this episode, we chat with Jen Leech, founder and COO of Truss, a software development company. We discuss women's leadership in software development, the importance of reputation, and dispel some of the biggest myths about software development. Jen shares her perspective on design as an art form and emphasizes the importance of achieving results in the shortest amount of time.
Tune in to hear more about Truss's unique approach to software development and how they're breaking barriers in the industry.
TIME STAMPS
[07:54] Tips for retaining customers and building a strong reputation.
[09:31] The importance of reputation.
[15:57] The art of software development and why it matters.
[21:08] Debunking the biggest myth in software development.
[25:27] Creating inclusive work environments.
[29:10] The future of Truss and their vision for the industry.
[38:28] Strategies for building a great team for your business.
ABOUT JEN LEECH
Jen is an entrepreneur and software engineer with experience at nearly every level of the tech stack, from user-facing applications down to silicon. In 2012, she co-founded and bootstrapped Truss, and in 2014, the company helped save healthcare.gov. With a focus on human-centered design and robust infrastructure automation and security practices, Truss continues to make better services available to those who need them. In her free time, Jen enjoys hiking the hills of Berkeley and Oakland, reading non-fiction, and playing Beethoven on the piano. She takes pride in being the architect of a thriving zero-water-use native garden in the California desert.
If you had a blast tuning into our podcast and want to keep the fun going with Jen Leech and Truss, fear not! You can keep up with her latest adventures by following her on:
- Website: https://truss.works/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trussworks/
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