What does it take to lead engineering teams through decades of change—from mainframes to modern mobile?In this episode of Build to Succeed, VGV CEO David DeRemer sits down with Steven Stamps to explore:Why most tech transformations failThe concept of fearless refactoringHow aviation principles apply to software teamsWhy Flutter is a business strategy—not just a frameworkThe real role of leadership in driving innovationThis is a must-watch for engineers, product leaders, and executives navigating modern software development, organizational change, and technology strategy.Chapters:00:00 Introduction05:32 Aviation & Engineering Parallels12:32 Evolution of Software16:37 Organizational Change & Resistance23:26 Innovation vs Operations27:17 Flutter & Mobile Strategy33:36 Building High-Performance Teams41:45 Flutter as a Business Imperative49:25 Leadership & PeopleKey Quotes:“Confessing problems early can save the project.”“A backlog of refactorings is a strategic asset.”“Politics often hinder technological progress.”Connect with Steven:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevendstamps/Learn more about Flutter:https://flutter.dev

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