Clerk Cofounder & CEO on how to build a company that delivers incredible DX with Colin Sidoti

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Distributed.

Jack Hannah, Tuple

34 episodes

4 hours ago

Remote work is here to stay. Whether you’re firmly in the return to office camp or die hard distributed, the cat’s out of the bag for the industry. The Distributed podcast, from Tuple, deconstructs how world-class engineers and their teams navigate the challenges (and opportunities) remote work creates. Host Jack Hannah uncovers stories of teams and individuals overcoming technical challenges, working through interpersonal dynamics, and battling their own distractions. Through these conversations, we’ll unpack the practical side of how folks work together in this new normal, and dig into the social emotional piece so often overlooked in programming.

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Clerk Cofounder & CEO on how to build a company that delivers incredible DX with Colin Sidoti

Distributed.

35 minutes 2 seconds

5 months ago

Clerk Cofounder & CEO on how to build a company that delivers incredible DX with Colin Sidoti

In this latest episode of the Distributed podcast, host Jack Hannah interviews Colin Sidoti, Clerk Cofounder & CEO, to discuss what’s allowed them to grow so rapidly and deliver such an incredible developer experience for users. Colin reflects on how limited process fosters growth and allows his team of engineers and designers to excel.

Colin also provides insight into the nontraditional ways Clerk streamlines work, including their hiring practices and unique team dynamics.

Highlights:

Understanding how Clerk has grown through a highly autonomous team culture
Colin's insights on the importance of fluid communication in a distributed team
The pivotal role the DX Guide plays in creating an amazing product
Empowering teams by trusting their instincts and encouraging adaptability

In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) – Kicking things off with Colin Sidoti

(03:26) – Product development at Clerk

(08:29) – Remote work dynamics: synchronizing across time zones

(12:54) – Importance of fluid communication: using Tuple for efficient syncs

(14:44) – The role of DX Guide: maintaining high standards in product experience

(22:28) – Building a culture of customer-centric development

(17:40) – Evolving product offerings: from auth to billing and beyond

(25:56) – Hiring for passion: finding team members who care deeply

(31:55) – Simplifying user onboarding: eliminating friction for developers

(33:34) – Impact of removing friction: boosting adoption with minimal steps

Where to connect further:

Connect with Colin Sidoti on X and Clerk

Follow Tuple

Want to hear more? Check out distributed.fm

Connect with Jack Hannah