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S6E29 Joshua Tarbutton | Lessons From the Military Applied to Engineering

Being an Engineer · 18 Jul 2025 · 50m · Episode 29

What this episode covers

Joshua Tarbutton, founder of Bravo Team, discusses applying military leadership principles to build a product development firm that restores dignity and psychological safety for engineers. He details the company's rapid scaling from a solo consultancy to a 50-person firm, highlighting the critical role of a major partnership with Siemens and the challenges of managing cash flow during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tarbutton also shares how the company pivoted to manufacturing face shields during the crisis and emphasizes the importance of core hours and vulnerability in fostering an innovative engineering culture.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Bravo Team, Siemens, Stanley Black & Decker, Simutech Group, Pipeline Design & Engineering, Entrepreneurs Organization
Tools
ANSYS

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