Detroit Labs Podcast
The Detroit Labs podcast offers a variety of shows and content offering insights into our process and people through news, conversation, and humor. Listen and subscribe, and remember to catch us live on LinkedIn and YouTube.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2021
How We Recruit to Build Great Software Teams
On this episode, the Detroit Labs’ Talent Specialist team shares their experience recruiting, evaluating, and supporting candidates from well before they apply on through the entire application proce…
Software Accessibility
On this episode, Detroit Labs team members Derek Quinn, Katrina Ohlemacher, and Kitty Garrison join Dan and Tobi to discuss accessibility in software, its importance in a “complete” software product,…
App Security
On this episode, Dan and Tobi talked with guests John Rondini, Co-Chair Cybersecurity & Data Privacy at Brooks Kushman, and Detroit Labs team members Jackie Michl and Brian Munzenberger. The group di…
Managing Conflict Through Effective Communication
On this episode, hosts Dan and Tobi will be joined by Detroit Labs Co-Founder and Chief People Officer, Nathan Hughes. As a VitalSmarts certified trainer in Crucial Conversations, Nathan will lead Da…
2020 Holiday Wrap-up
On this special year-end episode of Labs Live, the entire Labs Live production team joins the stream to reflect on this past season's content. They'll talk about the wins and challenges in producing …
Apprenticeship Panel Discussion
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and guest host Erika Languirand, Director of People Development at Labs, lead a panel discussion about the value and role of apprenticeships in this modern software …
Scaling a Team
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Detroit Labs Delivery Lead Shannon Kubenez and Technical Program Manager Chris Trevarthen. The discussion will focus on the process of scaling a tea…
Remote Hiring
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Jackie McLaughlin & Karen Liska-Evans from our OnSite team. They’ll discuss how hiring and onboarding has changed now that most companies are workin…
Quality Assurance at Labs
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Katrina Ohlemacher and Jon Guest, Quality Engineers at Detroit Labs. They’ll discuss the role of Quality Assurance (QA) at Labs, the myth that the Q…
The Future of Lending with Bob Walters of Quicken Loans
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Bob Walters, President and COO of Quicken Loans. We’ll be talking through Bob’s unique perspective on the future of lending and see how Quicken Loan…
The Importance of Asking “Why”
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Orchid Bertelsen, Head of Digital Innovation for @Nestlé USA. We’ll be talking about how to avoid “shiny object syndrome” and pitch your innovation …
Actionable Insights with Lineage Logistics
We’re LIVE with Eric Ristow of Lineage Logistics talking about data, user experience, and how Lineage has been able to create more efficiency across their operations.
Leveling Up Design
We’re LIVE with Design Ops Lead Chris Stevens talking about the importance of adding structure and process to Design, how that supports our offerings like Design Sprints and Discovery, and what all o…
Parents in Tech
On this episode of Labs Live! Dan and Tobi talk to parents at Labs. They share what has helped them have moments of success while working from home.
Women in Tech
We’re LIVE with a special remote episode of Labs LIVE! Guest hosts Erika and Chrissy cover all things women in tech: Leaning in (or not), balancing family life, and how they make it all work.
Remote Spotlight: Delivery Leads
Join us in a discussion with Delivery Leads Jackie Michl and Dee Doyle, who are sharing insights on supporting effective teamwork and collaboration on remote software teams. We want to hear from you!…
Remote Spotlight: People Ops
Erika Languirand, Director of People Development at Detroit Labs, talks to us about what it’s been like supporting a now fully remote team and shares tips so you can be successful too.
Remote Spotlight: Design
What is it like working remotely as a designer? Join Steven and Dave as we discuss tips, tools, and process.
The Black Tech Experience
Host and sales engineer Tobi and Developer Nikki are talking about The Black Tech Experience on Labs Live!
Apprenticeships and a BIG 2020 Announcement!
In this episode of Labs Live! Dan and Tobi sit down with Developer Coach Jen Socia to announce the 2020 Apprenticeship Program! We are taking applications until February 23, 2020.