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We're ready to make some waves! ?? #MakeWaves #TechnologySolutions #Innovation #BusinessGrowth

Our sister company Golden Section shares some beautiful wisdom on making mistakes. Give this a read and let us know some of the ways you avoid costly #product mistakes.

Join the Whale Song Pod ??? At Whale Song Product, we’re not your average digital product studio. Born out of a top-decile VC firm and with over 400 products and applications under our belt—valued at a combined $2 billion—we’re on a mission to design and build scalable, sustainable solutions that truly align with enterprise business goals. Now, we’re looking for YOU to join the pod as a Business Development Representative and help us make waves in the world of digital innovation. ?? ?? What you’ll do: ? Dive into uncharted waters, identifying and building relationships with key enterprise clients. ? Collaborate with our strategists, designers, and engineers to showcase Whale Song’s empathetic and capital-efficient approach to digital product development. ?? Why join us? ? Work with a world-class team that balances deep empathy with top-tier execution. ? Be part of a firm that delivers full product lifecycle support—from visionary strategies to cutting-edge engineering. ? Contribute to projects that transform industries, leaving a lasting impact on the world. ?? Who we’re looking for: ? A natural connector with a passion for storytelling and relationship building. ? Someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and loves exploring new opportunities. ? A professional eager to grow and help Whale Song expand its reach. If you’re ready to make an impact and ride the wave with Whale Song, we want to hear from you! ?? ?? Apply today or tag someone who’d love this opportunity. Let’s shape the future of digital innovation—together. ??? https://lnkd.in/gDAnWdQf #BusinessDevelopment #DigitalProducts #EmpathyDrivenDesign #JoinThePod #WhaleSong

Tune in to Digital Wildcatters and hear Kelly Moore and Tyler Gillespie chat about #DigitalTwins in the Oil and Gas Industry!

Tyler Gillespie is in NYC for #TheAISummitNewYork this week representing Whale Song Product A ton of folks are “hearing the call.” #HearTheCall #AI

?? ?? Scaling a business requires second and third-order thinking because short-term, narrow decisions often lead to unforeseen complications that hinder long-term growth. Focusing only on immediate needs can result in technical debt, operational inefficiencies, and missed opportunities. By thinking ahead and considering the broader, future impact of today's decisions, you ensure that your systems, processes, and strategies are flexible and scalable. This forward-thinking approach helps avoid costly rework, fosters sustainable growth, and positions the business to thrive as it scales, rather than being held back by shortsighted choices.

Two weeks ago, the Whale Song Product team came together for our Q4 offsite—a time to reflect, strategize, and connect with our parent company Golden Section. Among the highlights was a special recording of our podcast Hear the Call. We had the privilege of interviewing Sam Beiler and Jared Neff, the dynamic founders of Boostpoint, a groundbreaking company transforming recruitment marketing. ? During our conversation, Sam and Jared shared insights into their journey, the challenges of scaling a B2B SaaS company, and their vision for the future of digital marketing. Their story is one of ingenuity, grit, and a deep understanding of businesses' evolving needs. ? ?? Don’t miss this episode! Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows. Check out the links below for Hear the Call, join the conversation, and gain actionable takeaways from some of the brightest minds in tech. ?? https://lnkd.in/gKkUBFQZ ?? https://lnkd.in/gjp2GCMS ?? https://lnkd.in/g8H9scpK

Sourcing the in's and out's of your technology and product team has never been easier! #LearnFromOurMistakes Building an in-house team is often impractical at an early stage due to limited resources, time, and expertise, making it challenging to handle all development needs effectively. Engaging with a reliable external partner provides access to specialized skills, scalability, and continuity, particularly during turnover or high-demand periods. This partnership helps mitigate risks, ensures steady progress, and allows the startup to focus on core business activities. By fostering a good relationship with a partner, even as a backup, you gain flexibility and support, which are crucial for navigating the challenges of early-stage growth. #TheBalancedPath Dougal Cameron Kelly Moore Kristen Phillips Tyler Gillespie

We live, we learn, we keep truckin' Mistake 6: Breaking a sprint to fit in additional work, no matter how tempting, undermines the discipline and predictability of the agile process. It disrupts the team's focus, leads to rushed work, and compromises the quality of both the original and the new tasks. This habit can create a culture of constant urgency, diminishing the team's ability to plan effectively and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. Over time, it erodes trust in the process, makes deadlines unreliable, and hampers sustainable progress, ultimately hurting the product and the team's efficiency. Staying committed to the sprint ensures stability, focus, and long-term success.

We talk a lot about our "#balanced #path" and what a trophic cascade in the software ecosystem looks like. This is why we post all the mistakes we have seen. ? Mistake 5: Poor documentation exacerbates scalability issues by making it difficult for new team members to onboard, understand the system, or troubleshoot problems. This lack of clarity and cohesion slows down the ability to add new features, integrate with other systems, or onboard more users, making it difficult to scale the product or business effectively. Dougal Cameron does a great job telling the classic #Yellowstone wolf story and what the removal and introduction of a critical player in an ecosystem looks like.