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Build & Break Through

Build & Break Through

By: R. Hunter Harris
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Small businesses are the backbone of America, and have a dismal failure rate.

In this podcast, Host Hunter Harris interviews founders, builders, operators, and entrepreneurs, to share their successes and struggles. In his time as an advisor, Hunter has seen the same questions recur time and time again, leading to this podcast. By sharing this wisdom with each other, founders can avoid pitfalls, succeed, and scale.

2026 R. Hunter Harris Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Scott Mitchell: CTOs and Culture

    Scott Mitchell: CTOs and Culture
    Apr 6 2026

    Host R. Hunter Harris interviews Scott Mitchell of ATL CTO.

    In this episode, Scott Mitchell and R. Hunter Harris explore how engineering principles can be applied to human systems, focusing on bottleneck detection and scaling challenges in software development. Special focus is given to the evolving nature of the CTO role, and culture's importance in building an engineering organization.

    Host: R. Hunter Harris
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

    Guest: Scott Mitchell
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/smitchelus/

    By Hunter Software Consulting
    https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

    Created with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/vDz6nv
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    34 mins
  • Doug Kling: AI's Impact on 3rd Party Recruitment

    Doug Kling: AI's Impact on 3rd Party Recruitment
    Mar 30 2026

    Host R. Hunter Harris interviews Doug Kling of Ratio Recruiting.

    In this episode, Doug Kling, founder of Ratio Recruiting, discusses the impact of AI on hiring, recruitment strategies for startups, and how founders can leverage technology to optimize their talent acquisition process. The conversation covers guardrails for AI use, the evolving landscape of recruitment, and practical tips for scaling teams effectively.

    Host: R. Hunter Harris
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

    Guest: Doug Kling
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaskling/
    https://ratiojobs.io/

    By Hunter Software Consulting
    https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

    Created with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/vDz6nv
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    28 mins
  • Jing Deng: Product Management & User Engagement

    Jing Deng: Product Management & User Engagement
    Mar 23 2026

    Host R. Hunter Harris interviews Jing Deng, founder of Sparkl one.

    Product management is a critical function in any organization, yet many still struggle to understand its true value. In this episode Jing Ding shares her insights on product management, its connection to engineering, and the importance of user behavior analysis. Jing also shares her journey of evaluating various product ideas before focusing on Sparkl One.

    Host: R. Hunter Harris
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhunterharris/

    Guest: Jing Deng
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jingdeng/
    https://www.sparkl.one/

    By Hunter Software Consulting
    https://huntersoftwareconsulting.com/

    Created with Riverside: https://riverside.sjv.io/vDz6nv
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    34 mins
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