AI is changing how kids learn. But are schools ready?

Katie Boody Adorno is the founder and CEO of LeanLab Education. She's spent 13 years trying to close the opportunity gap in public education. In this episode, she and Matt break down how COVID widened learning disparities, why high-dosage tutoring works but doesn't scale, and how AI is now lowering that cost. They also get into what it takes to prepare kids for a world where AI handles most of the knowledge work.

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⏱️ Episode Breakdown

00:00 The Genesis of Lean Lab Education

05:25 Innovative Approaches to Educational Challenges

09:08 The Impact of the Pandemic on Education

11:32 Funding and Sustainability in Education

12:58 The Role of Technology in Learning

18:12 The Importance of Human Connection in Education

20:12 Rethinking the Purpose of Education

25:30 The Future of Higher Education and AI

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Zach Klempf is back! He joined Matt Watson on one of the early episodes of the show. Now, Zach is president of AutoManager, a private equity group with five automotive software companies under its umbrella.

In this episode, Zach and Matt get into how AI is making senior engineers more productive. They talk about why offshore teams tend to adopt it more slowly, and where vibe coding breaks down when you're running production software with real integrations. They also get into why simple SaaS products are getting harder to defend. And why leads and sales have always been the harder problem anyway.

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00:00 Introduction to Zach Klempf and AutoManager

03:09 The Journey of Selle Automotive

05:48 Outsourcing and Global Talent Strategy

08:59 Experiences in Jamaica and the Philippines

12:01 Transition to AutoManager and AI Integration

15:13 AI Adoption and Team Dynamics

18:02 The Future of Software Development and AI

21:02 Challenges in AI Implementation

24:10 Market Dynamics and Competitive Landscape

26:53 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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If you’re trying to get your team out of the basement and into real product ownership, this episode is your playbook. Stop being a ticket factory. Build teams that think, create, and lead.

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In this episode, entrepreneur Chris Jones shares his journey from personal tragedy to building MatchRite Care, a healthcare data integration platform. He discusses product-market fit, scaling strategies, and the importance of community and continuous learning in entrepreneurship.

00:00 The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins

02:54 The Birth of MatchRite Care

06:07 Navigating Product Fit and Market Strategy

09:04 The Importance of Data Sharing in Healthcare

12:01 Scaling vs. Selling: The Business Model Dilemma

15:08 Consulting and Mentorship in the Entrepreneurial Space

17:45 The Value of Lifelong Learning and Community Support

20:48 Reflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey

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What Smart CTOs Are Doing Differently With Offshore Teams in 2025

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Full Scale – Build your dev team quickly and affordably

If you’re trying to get your team out of the basement and into real product ownership, this episode is your playbook. Stop being a ticket factory. Build teams that think, create, and lead.

Follow the show, rate it, and send this to someone who’s still trying to do “real Scrum.” They need it more than you do.