The Truth About Scaling a Tech Business: Lessons from John Krewson, CEO of Sketch Development

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with John Krewson, the founder and CEO of Sketch Development, a company he started in 2015 that has rapidly grown to $10 million in revenue and earned a spot on the Inc 5000 list for two consecutive years. John shared his incredible journey of building a software development and coaching company that serves large organizations. He explained how Sketch focuses on teaching companies to better understand software development while providing consulting services that help structure and organize their technology teams for greater success.



One of the main takeaways from this episode is John's deep insight into leadership and company culture. From his early exposure to software as a child to his unexpected leap from entertainment into tech, John's path was filled with lessons on adaptability and perseverance. He also dives into the principles of agile software development, explaining how Sketch uses a unique combination of software delivery and management education to help organizations optimize their processes. His view on balancing efficiency with effectiveness, as well as the importance of learning to be comfortable with being wrong, offers a fresh perspective on leadership in today’s complex business environment.Connect With Our Host:



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Timestamps: 00:00:00 Preview00:00:31 Overview of Sketch Development & growth00:01:32 John’s approach to working with clients00:05:35 Early exposure to tech and the Apple II story00:16:00 Founding Sketch Development and challenges in the first year00:25:08 Scaling Sketch with fewer developers00:33:14 Agile methodology and its role in Sketch’s growth00:39:02 Building company culture and leadership strategies00:46:12 Designing the new headquarters for team collaboration00:50:14 Benefits of face-to-face interaction in the workplace00:54:28 Remote vs in-person work and the value of in-office collaboration00:56:52 Final advice on being open to learning and being wrongThis podcast is brought to you by Storyboard Living. 



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