Building Fast, Leading Thoughtfully: Clayton Lengel-Zigich on Frameworks, Fatherhood & Fast Launches

In this episode, we sit down with Clayton Lengel-Zigich, a seasoned developer, VP at Labonty Labs, and proud girl dad. Clayton shares his approach to launching projects quickly, how he stays inspired in a fast-paced tech world, and the frameworks he uses to manage projects without getting stuck in over-planning.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

How to structure your workflow for fast, iterative launches

Where developers and product teams can find fresh inspiration

Clayton’s favorite project management frameworks

The unexpected ways fatherhood has influenced his leadership style

Why done is better than perfect—especially in early-stage tech

Whether you’re a founder, engineer, or team lead, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world wisdom.

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“Building Fast, Leading Thoughtfully: Clayton Lengel-Zigich on Frameworks, Fatherhood & Fast Launches”

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Clayton Lengel-Zigich

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Resources Mentioned:

• Small Bets, https://smallbets.com
• 37signals, https://37signals.com
• Lean Startup, https://theleanstartup.com
• Lean Coffee, https://leancoffee.org
• Software for Your Head, https://www.amazon.com/Software-Your-Head-Protocols-Maintaining/dp/0201604566
• Live In Greatness, https://liveingreatness.com

People Mentioned:

• Jason Fried, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-fried
• Daniel Vassallo, https://dvassallo.com/

Credits:

• Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.com
• Story Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/
• Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/
• Team support by Janice Geronimo
• Music by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffman

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