Why Your Tech Team Needs More Than Just Engineers

The Missing Kei

Transcribed

Why Your Tech Team Needs More Than Just Engineers

Oct 2, 2025 · 4m 12s

Chapters

01 · Picture this: You hire some amazing developers and tell them to build your dream app

35s

02 · Here's the thing most people miss: Hiring just engineers is like trying to build a house with only carpenters - no archi

45s

03 · Every great house starts with an architect who creates detailed blueprints

1m 10s

04 · While the architect (product owner) creates the blueprints, the foreman makes sure construction happens in the right ord

1m 37s

05 · Every house needs thorough inspections before anyone can move in

2m 2s

06 · Here's what most business owners don't realize: Without proper support staff, you're unable to get maximum productivity

2m 30s

07 · The most successful companies follow this pattern: Product Owner creates the blueprints and defines what gets built, Pro

08 · The biggest mistake we see? Business owners who say 'We'll add support roles once we're bigger

3m 26s

09 · Thanks for tuning into The Missing Kei

3m 48s

Description

In this episode of the podcast, The Missing Kei, hosted by Edie Woelfle, the focus is on the importance of not just hiring great developers but also incorporating three key...

In this episode of the podcast, The Missing Kei, hosted by Edie Woelfle, the focus is on the importance of not just hiring great developers but also incorporating three key support roles in a startup's tech team. Using the analogy of building a house, Edie explains that developers are like skilled carpenters, but to effectively build a "house" or application, additional roles such as the architect (product owner), the foreman (project manager), and inspector (quality assurance team) are essential. The product owner defines the project's objectives, the project manager ensures smooth execution and timeline, and the quality assurance team checks for bugs and issues. By having a well-rounded team, successful and cost-effective software can be built without developers being tied up in tasks outside their core competency. Edie warns against waiting until the business scales up to incorporate these roles as problems could have already arisen.

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