Tom Elliot, founder of Ocuroot, joins Mang-Git to discuss Tom's background in the tech industry, his experiences at companies like VMware and Yext, and the inception of Ocuroot. The conversation digs into build vs buy decisions, emphasizing the case study of monitoring tool Checkly. Tom shares insights on the complexities of self-built solutions versus external services and how to present these decisions to senior leadership. They also explore the benefits and challenges of various AI development tools.
Tom Elliot, founder of Ocuroot, joins Mang-Git to discuss Tom's background in the tech industry, his experiences at companies like VMware and Yext, and the inception of Ocuroot. The conversation digs into build vs buy decisions, emphasizing the case study of monitoring tool Checkly. Tom shares insights on the complexities of self-built solutions versus external services and how to present these decisions to senior leadership. They also explore the benefits and challenges of various AI development tools.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:33 Tom Elliot's Career Journey
02:50 Challenges and Innovations at Yext
03:55 The Concept and Benefits of OccuRoot
11:27 Build vs. Buy: A Real-World Example
15:04 The Decision-Making Process
21:12 Reflections on Build vs. Buy
28:42 Fun Questions and Closing Remarks