The Accidental Empire – Early Autodesk History
The Accidental Empire How a band of UNIVAC hackers, a borrowed plotter, and five long-shot bets became one of the most influential software companies…
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Prioritizing Product Features: Lessons for Startups
Shaan shares insights from my dual experience as an Autodesk customer and product team member. Key lessons include prioritizing must-have features using the Kano…
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The Recipe for Project Management: Construction or Code
Whether you're managing a skyscraper or building a software product, the core ingredients are the same. The tools and outputs might be different, but…
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Around the World Before Sunrise: How Our Global Startup Runs Its Morning Standup
Every weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. in Bend, Oregon, I log into one of my startup client’s virtual office with a strong cup of…
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A Fresh Start for 2025 and a Look Ahead
Happy New Year from Between the Lines and Cascade Technology Consulting! As we usher in 2025, I want to take a moment to thank…
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From Vision to Victory: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table
Having been both a customer and user of Autodesk products, and as a member of product teams, I’ve had the unique experience of seeing things from both…
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What Startups Can Learn from Google’s Culture and Innovation Strategies
As startups navigate the challenging and changing landscape of building and scaling a business, there's much to learn from industry giants like Google. Google's…
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AEC Hackathon Wroclaw Edition October 4th – 6th
AEC Hackathons have been incredible and inspiring, leading to the formation of actual industry startups with products born from hackathon-generated ideas. I've personally participated…
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Two Weeks of Adventure: From Oregon’s Coastline to Chicago’s Technology Hustle and Bustle
Wow, what a crazy couple of weeks it's been!
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Exciting News – I’m Attending IMTS 2024 in Chicago!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be attending the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) this year in Chicago! From September 9-14, 2024, McCormick Place…
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