Every Team Needs Demo Day to Build Things Customers Actually Use with Chris Borchers

Product Driven

🎯 The Power of Demo Day: Transforming Engineering Culture Through Celebration

Join Matt Watson and Chris Borchers (CTPO at Basys) in an illuminating exploration of how Demo Day can revolutionize engineering team dynamics, boost accountability, and create a culture of celebration. Discover how this simple yet powerful practice transforms technical achievements into organizational momentum.

This engaging discussion reveals how Demo Day evolved from a small team ceremony into a company-wide celebration at Basis, regularly drawing 75+ attendees including the CEO. Through practical insights and real experiences, learn how this practice enhances quality, accelerates delivery, and creates meaningful connections between technical teams and business stakeholders.

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Key Discussion Points:

🎯 Evolution from team demos to organizational celebrations

💡 Building accountability through executive presence

🔄 Balancing technical depth with business value

⚡ Creating safe spaces for feedback

📊 Maximizing feature adoption through visibility

🌱 Nurturing a culture of pride and ownership

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction to Demo Day concept

1:13 - Origins and early challenges

3:16 - Evolution of executive involvement

6:40 - Demo frequency and structure

8:31 - Quality and accountability impact

10:12 - Feedback culture development

11:38 - Marketing and education benefits

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Critical Implementation Insights:

- Foster psychological safety for feedback

- Balance technical and business perspectives

- Create opportunities for cross-functional learning

- Maintain consistent cadence

- Celebrate incremental progress