Scaling Smart: Strategies for Product Development | Semgrep’s Adam Berman 1a451

This week we sat down with Adam Berman, Head of Engineering at Semgrep, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of scaling new product lines within a growing company.  Adam was instrumental in developing Semgrep's second product line, and he shares practical strategies for moving from a single-product to a multi-product organization. He unpacks the challenges of organizational design, the importance of fast iteration and loops, and how to build a cohesive company identity with so many moving parts. If you want to learn how to effectively scale products and how to drive product growth, this episode is a must-listen. Episode Highlights:  1:10 The challenges of new product lines  4:25 Scaling teams for success and strategies for growth 7:30 Finding the right balance between practicality and innovation 12:15 A startup within a startup mentality  18:40 Learning through experimentation 23:55 Key considerations when navigating product market fit 28:20 Driving growth in engineering teams Show Notes:  Adam Berman on LinkedIn Adam Berman (@adamberman_13) / X Semgrep your copy of the Essential Guide to Software Engineering Intelligence Platforms  the show: Subscribe to our Substack Leave us a review Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStream Get your DORA Metrics free forever 4x1m