From a Musician to a Technologist with Mark McCormack from Design Posse - Episode 77

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, hosts Andrew Romeo and Anthony Sapountzis talk to Mark McCormack, Co-Founder, Design Posse. Mark has had a pretty long and eventful career, from being in a cover band to designing digital strategies for various advertising agencies to supporting start-ups and innovation in entertainment-related technology—he has surely done it all. Having worked in different industries, Mark strongly believes that two things are key to success in any industry, no matter how disruptive a product or service is: 1. Ability to build networks 2. Ability to solve a problem Topics Covered: · Moving into the Software Industry from Music · Struggles of being the Pioneer · How to educate your customers · Taking Risks · Building effective Networks