Eggs 417: Building What You Need and the Power of Open Source with David Young

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EGGS! The Podcast

Ryan Roghaar and Michael Smith

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Eggs is podcast that centers around creativity in all forms. From building businesses, personal projects and constructing brands to crafting music empires, finding social fame, fortune and more—we discuss whatever, whenever, with whomever in search of patterns, expertise, shared experience and knowledge. Along with our guests—usually experts in a field or subject—we drill down to uncover the steps taken and the hurdles crossed in pursuit of excellence, aiding our listeners in chasing down their own dreams and taking their "egg" from coup to table. Eggs is a show co-hosted by Mike Smith "DJ Ontic", a Seattle, WA based DJ and Ryan Roghaar owner of R2 Media Group, a full-service marketing communications agency based in Salt Lake City, UT and Barcelona, Spain.

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Eggs 417: Building What You Need and the Power of Open Source with David Young

EGGS! The Podcast

59 minutes 17 seconds

5 months ago

Eggs 417: Building What You Need and the Power of Open Source with David Young

Summary

In this episode, David Young shares his unconventional journey from studying ancient Greek to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry. He discusses the evolution of cloud computing, the importance of a liberal arts education, and how innovation often stems from identifying obvious solutions. David emphasizes the significance of risk management in entrepreneurship, the necessity of knowing when to exit a business, and the growing relevance of open source solutions in today's digital landscape.

Takeaways

David Young's background in ancient Greek shaped his unique perspective in technology.
The best products often arise from personal needs and experiences.
Open source software is crucial for flexibility and cost savings in business.
Education should focus on abstract skills rather than just practical tasks.
Innovation can be about repackaging existing ideas in new ways.
Listening to customer feedback is essential for product development.
Entrepreneurship requires a willingness to take risks and embrace uncertainty.
Finding the right team is vital for entrepreneurial success.
Exiting a business should be a thoughtful decision based on various factors.
Open source solutions can enhance privacy and digital sovereignty for businesses.

Chapters

00:00 David Young's Unique Journey into Technology

03:06 The Entrepreneurial Path: Lessons from Early Ventures

11:11 The Value of Liberal Arts in Tech

21:06 Innovation: Finding New Paths in Old Ideas

29:59 Connecting People and Ideas

31:07 Building for Yourself vs. Market Needs

32:43 Understanding MVP: Minimal Viable Payment

34:41 The Importance of Customer Feedback

39:45 Pursuing Passion vs. Practicality

43:17 Knowing When to Exit

47:18 Risk Tolerance and Personal Growth

53:31 Leveraging Open Source for Business

Credits:

Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan Roghaar

Produced by Ryan Roghaar

Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM

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