# 386: Not Managing Robots

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2021-09-02
- Length: 1h 15m
- Episode: 386
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-09-02-386-not-managing-robots
- Listen: https://embedded.fm/episodes/386

## Summary

Ingo Muschenetz, VP of Architecture at Axway, discusses his transition from startups to enterprise management, emphasizing the importance of psychological safety, mentorship, and maintaining a 'shield' for engineering teams. He shares insights on managing remote teams during the pandemic, the challenges of monetizing open-source developer tools, and the value of listening to podcasts for context-switching and inspiration. Muschenetz also reflects on his career path, starting at Harvey Mudd College and founding Zamlon (which became Aptana), and offers advice on finding mentors and avoiding burnout.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-09-02-386-not-managing-robots#t=6) Introduction and Background
- [2:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-09-02-386-not-managing-robots#t=152) Lightning Round: Robots, Fonts, and Food
- [9:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-09-02-386-not-managing-robots#t=570) Startup vs. Corporate Experience
- [14:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-09-02-386-not-managing-robots#t=897) Management Techniques and Shielding Teams
- [29:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-09-02-386-not-managing-robots#t=1757) Career Tracks: Technical vs. People Management
- [34:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-09-02-386-not-managing-robots#t=2067) Finding Mentors at Different Career Stages
- [58:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-09-02-386-not-managing-robots#t=3485) Open Source Business Models and Monetization
- [47:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-09-02-386-not-managing-robots#t=2877) Remote Work Morale and Podcast Recommendations

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Axway (company)
- Zamlon (company)
- Aptana (company)
- Appcelerator (company)
- Harvey Mudd College (other)
- Red Hat (company)
- JetBrains (company)
- Omnibot 2000 (product)
- Myriad (other)
- Minion (other)
- Throughline (other)
- Planet Money (other)
- Freakonomics (other)
- Conan OBrian (other)
- Fresh Air (other)
- 99% Invisible (other)
- Radiolab (other)
- Twenty Thousand Hertz (other)
- Jackbox (product)
- Plato HQ (company)

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