In this episode, Kendall, rachel, and Rishi talk about: * Having a nerdy family to kick things off * First exposures to leadership issues while trying to code a game with friends * Our inability to not interrupt people just when they're trying to make a point * Discovering an appreciation for working at smaller companies, starting at larger companies * Needing to see the result of his efforts * Discovering a desire to play multiple roles via competitive ultimate frisbee * Solving the parking problem * Challenges in building a hardware solution * The value of hiring the right person for the environment vs the technical skill * "Are we the right fit for /them/" * Tailoring the technical interview to the context of the interviewee * Leadership variances as a consultant, the authority of the outsider * Guessing (correctly) that most entrepreneurial folk have a complex relationship with authority :) * Developing the skill of motivating people who do not report to you * The value of understanding your audience and their history before trying to influence them * Book recommendation: Never Split The Difference * Progressive Metal band recommendation: Protest The Hero You can find Rishi on Twitter as @whoisthisogre :) Special thanks to Mel Stanley for our theme music <3