Season 2
2020 Holiday Wrap-up
On this special year-end episode of Labs Live, the entire Labs Live production team joins the stream to reflect on this past season's content. They'll talk about the wins and challenges in producing a stream like this, as well as …
Apprenticeship Panel Discussion
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and guest host Erika Languirand, Director of People Development at Labs, lead a panel discussion about the value and role of apprenticeships in this modern software industry. Do apprenticeships make sense for your...
Scaling a Team
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Detroit Labs Delivery Lead Shannon Kubenez and Technical Program Manager Chris Trevarthen. The discussion will focus on the process of scaling a team and navigating the challenges all teams face …
Remote Hiring
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Jackie McLaughlin & Karen Liska-Evans from our OnSite team. They’ll discuss how hiring and onboarding has changed now that most companies are working remotely.
Quality Assurance at Labs
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Katrina Ohlemacher and Jon Guest, Quality Engineers at Detroit Labs. They’ll discuss the role of Quality Assurance (QA) at Labs, the myth that the QA's job is to break things, …
The Future of Lending with Bob Walters of Quicken Loans
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Bob Walters, President and COO of Quicken Loans. We’ll be talking through Bob’s unique perspective on the future of lending and see how Quicken Loans has positioned itself as an …
The Importance of Asking “Why”
On this episode of Labs Live, Dan and Tobi welcome Orchid Bertelsen, Head of Digital Innovation for @Nestlé USA. We’ll be talking about how to avoid “shiny object syndrome” and pitch your innovation ideas (successfully) to stakeholders. ...
Actionable Insights with Lineage Logistics
We’re LIVE with Eric Ristow of Lineage Logistics talking about data, user experience, and how Lineage has been able to create more efficiency across their operations.
Leveling Up Design
We’re LIVE with Design Ops Lead Chris Stevens talking about the importance of adding structure and process to Design, how that supports our offerings like Design Sprints and Discovery, and what all of this looks like when your entire team …
Parents in Tech
On this episode of Labs Live! Dan and Tobi talk to parents at Labs. They share what has helped them have moments of success while working from home.
Women in Tech
We’re LIVE with a special remote episode of Labs LIVE! Guest hosts Erika and Chrissy cover all things women in tech: Leaning in (or not), balancing family life, and how they make it all work.
Remote Spotlight: Delivery Leads
Join us in a discussion with Delivery Leads Jackie Michl and Dee Doyle, who are sharing insights on supporting effective teamwork and collaboration on remote software teams. We want to hear from you! Join the conversation by asking questions and...
Remote Spotlight: People Ops
Erika Languirand, Director of People Development at Detroit Labs, talks to us about what it’s been like supporting a now fully remote team and shares tips so you can be successful too.
Remote Spotlight: Design
What is it like working remotely as a designer? Join Steven and Dave as we discuss tips, tools, and process.
Apprenticeships and a BIG 2020 Announcement!
In this episode of Labs Live! Dan and Tobi sit down with Developer Coach Jen Socia to announce the 2020 Apprenticeship Program! We are taking applications until February 23, 2020.
Design Sprints
On this episode of Labs Live!, Dan and Tobi sit down with delivery lead Ryan Petrill to talk about Design Sprints -- What are they? What's the value of running one? Learn about the Design Sprint process, and how you …