Building Fast, Leading Thoughtfully: Clayton Lengel-Zigich on Frameworks, Fatherhood & Fast Launches

In this episode, we sit down with Clayton Lengel-Zigich , a seasoned developer, Founder at LaBounty Labs, and proud girl dad. Clayton shares his approach to launching projects quickly , how he stays inspired in a fast-paced tech world, and the frameworks he uses to manage projects without getting stuck in over-planning. 💡 What You’ll Learn: How to structure your workflow for fast, iterative launches Where developers and product teams can find fresh inspiration Clayton’s favorite project management frameworks The unexpected ways fatherhood has influenced his leadership style Why done is better than perfect —especially in early-stage tech Whether you’re a founder, engineer, or team lead, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world wisdom. _____ Episode sponsor: Go to porkbun.com/LAVIP to get a .PRO domain for only $1 for the first year at Porkbun _____ Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here “Building Fast, Leading Thoughtfully: Clayton Lengel-Zigich on Frameworks, Fatherhood & Fast Launches” WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production. WeAreLATech 'Experience' Club To be featured on the podcast go to Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here Host, Espree Devora Guest, Clayton Lengel-Zigich For a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, To further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to Resources Mentioned: Small Bets, 37signals, Lean Startup, Lean Coffee, Software for Your Head, Live In Greatness, People Mentioned: Jason Fried, Daniel Vassallo, Credits: Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, Story Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, Team support by Janice Geronimo Music by Jay Huffman, Short Title: Clayton Lengel-Zigich Step into the vibrant heart of Los Angeles's tech community with WeAreLATech 'Experience' Club, crafted by Espree Devora, an "artist of human connection." Since 2012 this connective club has united the brightest in tech—from engineers to investors, product people to designers to founders— for extraordinary in-person activities. Move beyond standard mixers to connect through unique experiences such as horseback riding, clay pigeon shooting, rooftop cocktails, and luxury beach picnics. The Club prioritizes deep, quality connections within a strong, curated culture, offering dynamic settings to expand your professional network. Embrace the opportunity to forge lasting memories and invaluable partnerships within LA's tech ecosystem. Discover more and join our journey at and gain further insights on the WeAreLATech Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This episode was published on Jun 13, 2025.

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