Building and Scaling a Company to 400+ with Open Source - Lessons from GeekyAnts

Discover the journey of scaling a company from freelancing to a 400+ team in this insightful talk. Learn how contributing to open source with projects like NativeBase can boost reputation and lead to global opportunities. Explore the importance of problem-solving, strong company culture, and continual evolution in building a successful IT consulting firm. Gain valuable insights into leveraging AI for code generation and workflow optimization, balancing processes with innovation, and adapting to changing environments. Understand the impact of open source contributions on business growth and credibility. Delve into the development of full-stack frameworks and component libraries prioritizing accessibility and performance. Explore the future of IT consulting, including productized services, dev tools, and internal products. Discover strategies for effective planning using quarterly OKRs and the importance of regular company rebuilding for sustained growth and adaptation in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Introduction and Background
Starting Geeky Ants and Scaling to 400+ People
Transition from Developer to Founder
The Importance of Problem-Solving and Culture
Adapting to Changing Environments and Roles
The Role of Open Source Contributions
GeekyAnts' Journey into Open Source and React Native
The Impact of Open Source on GeekyAnts' Reputation
GeekyAnts: From Web Shop to Mobile Plus Web Shop
Solving Fragmentation and Unifying React Native
Introducing GlueStack: A Framework for Full-Stack Applications
GlueStack UI: Prioritizing Accessibility and Performance
Focusing on Visual Accessibility and AI
Exploring AI in Code Generation and Workflows
The Impact of AI on Business
Building an Engineering Studio with a User-First and AI Approach
The Importance of Evolving and Rebuilding
Using Quarterly OKRs for Planning and Objectives
The Future of GeekyAnts: Productized Services, Dev Tools, and Internal Products