How Does Cardagraph Revolutionize Software Product Roadmapping?

In Episode 035 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Bentley Wilson, founder of Cardagraph, during their Kiln Road Trip. Wilson discusses the challenges of creating accurate product roadmaps for software companies and how Cardagraph's tool integrates with engineering data to improve forecasting and delivery timelines. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and the ability to coordinate complex projects within larger enterprises. The episode explores Cardagraph's evolution, its market positioning, and Wilson's reflections on the startup journey. 

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Cardagraph: Cardagraph is an intelligent product roadmapping tool that stays up to date automatically and predicts capacity and delivery timelines.

 

https://www.cardagraph.com/

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Bullets:

• Challenges faced by software companies in creating product roadmaps
• Cardagraph's approach to solving these challenges
• Use case example of Cardagraph's product in action
• Target audience for Cardagraph
• Competitors in the space and Cardagraph's unique functionality
• Evolution of Cardagraph's product and positioning
• Insights into the startup journey and the importance of learning and adaptation
• Bentley Wilson's experience with Kiln and its influence on his work
• Cardagraph's role in helping software companies navigate product roadmapping complexities

Timestamps:

The Kiln Road Trip (00:00:03) Introduction to the road trip and its purpose, covering the journey and its partnership with Kiln motor camper vans.

Interview with Bentley Wilson (00:00:54) Introduction to Bentley Wilson, founder of Cardagraph, and his product, an intelligent product road mapping tool.

Challenges Faced by Software Companies (00:01:22) Bentley discusses the challenges faced by software companies in creating product roadmaps and how Cardagraph aims to solve these challenges.

Use Case of Cardagraph (00:03:01) Bentley explains how Cardagraph works through a use case and provides an example of how the product benefits product teams.

Primary Audience and Competitors (00:04:48) Discussion on Cardagraph's primary audience being larger enterprises and its competitors in the predictability for product team space.

Evolution of Cardagraph (00:07:25) Bentley talks about the evolution of Cardagraph over the years, including pivots and changes in positioning.

Traction and Learning Experience (00:11:10) Bentley discusses the traction gained with the current positioning and the learning experiences in the startup journey.

Resilience and Predictability in Software Development (00:19:00) The importance of resilience in facing challenges and the balance between predictability and innovation in software development.

Evolution of Cardagraph's Product (00:20:17) Bentley Wilson discusses the evolution of Cardagraph's product, including the ability to assign dollar values to ideas and the focus on delivering value to customers.

The Value of Kiln and Creating Something New (00:23:03) Bentley Wilson's positive experience with Kiln and the challenges of creating something new, requiring dedication and sacrifice.

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