Jack Bridger is the host of Scaling DevTools, a podcast obsessed with developer tool growth.
He has interviewed the people behind established DevTools like Algolia, SendGrid & AWS. As well as up and coming DevTool startups like Neptune.ai and AssemblyAI to find out how side projects become unicorns.
What equipment in your setup is most important for your work as a podcaster?
Mac Mini 2018, Core i5, 16GB
Mac stand - Double Vertical Laptop Stand, OMOTON
Microphone - Shure MV7 with USB
Mic stand - RØDE PSA1 Professional Studio Arm
Webcam - Logitech C920 Pro
Monitor Mount - Ergotron LX Desk Mount LCD Monitor Arm, Tall Pole
Mousepad - TECKNET Mouse Mat with Memory Foam Rest
Desk tidy - Yamazaki Tower Desk Organiser, Black
Chair - Herman Miller Aeron (second hand)
What is your favorite item in your workspace?
I love my Ergotron monitor mount. I originally bought a cheap one but it just wasn't good enough for a big screen.
The Ergotron feels like it will last a lifetime and can be adjusted to any position with ease.
How do you spark creativity?
I try to be creative away from my desk. Sitting at the dining table with a big A3 notebook or walking in my local park with a little notepad to hand.
I try to limit desk time to getting stuff done and away-from-desk time for coming up with plans and working on ideas.
How do you manage work-life balance?
My body naturally regulates it by giving me really bad neck and shoulder pains when I spend too much time at the desk. If I spend all weekend at my desk, I'll be in agony by the following Wednesday.
So I take regular tea breaks. I try to stretch out as much as possible and go for walks at lunchtime. And I try to limit time at my desk.
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-Ryan (@rjgilbert)
