Breakeven Brothers Episode 1

Episode 1: Quitting big tech: a family history of entrepreneurship:

In this episode, Bennett and Bradley introduce themselves and discuss their backgrounds in accounting and programming, respectively. They explore their shared inclination towards entrepreneurship and the factors that influenced Brad’s decision to leave big tech and start his own company, VuxByte. They emphasize the importance of confidence and belief in oneself, as well as leaving on good terms and maintaining professionalism.

The conversation also explores the intersection of accounting and technology, highlighting the power of leveraging technology skills in the accounting field. The use of technology, such as Python and SQL, can greatly enhance efficiency and productivity in accounting tasks. The episode also emphasizes the importance of learning programming as a tool for accountants to automate processes and solve problems. However, this is not without challenges such as navigating permissions and concerns about the durability and scalability of automated solutions. In this conversation, Ben and Brad discuss the importance of embracing and learning new tools and technologies in the accounting field. They also explore the role of documentation and collaboration between accountants and technology professionals.