203 - Jack Bridger

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.

Equipment:

• 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
• Light - GODOX ES45 E-Sports And Live Streaming Bi-Colour LED Light
• Webcam - Logitech C920 Pro
• Monitor - iiyama G-Master GB3266QSU-B1 Curved 1800R 32 Inch VA LCD, 144z, 1ms (MPRT), 2560x1440
• Monitor Mount - Ergotron LX Desk Mount LCD Monitor Arm, Tall Pole
• Mouse - Logitech M720 Triathlon Wireless PRO
• Mousepad - TECKNET Mouse Mat with Memory Foam Rest
• Keyboard - Kinesis Freestyle2 with Kinesis Freestyle2 VIP3 Accessory Kit-Black
• 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.