Serverless Craic Ep67 Workgrid Case Study

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Serverless Craic: Chapter 12 – The Workgrid Case StudyIn this episode, Dave Anderson, Mark McCann, and Michael O’Reilly dive deep into Chapter 12 of The Value Flywheel Effect — the Workgrid case study.This episode explores the early days of Workgrid, a startup founded in 2017 with Gillian McCann. As one of the first companies to adopt a “serverless-first” philosophy, Workgrid’s journey offers valuable lessons in building modern digital employee experiences under real-world startup constraints.💡 Topics Covered:The importance of a pragmatic, serverless-first architectureManaged services vs. infrastructure-heavy approachesStartup pressures: speed, cost, and time to marketCreating an “environment for success” in engineering teamsReal-world examples of modular design, cost awareness, and evolving architecturesBuilding secure, compliant, multi-tenant SaaS on serverlessThe value of partnering with cloud providers like AWSLessons in team growth, hiring for mindset over tech stack🔥 Quote of the episode:"I never said serverless was easier. I said it was better." – Gillian McCannWhether you’re in a startup or enterprise, this episode will inspire you to rethink your architectural strategy and team dynamics for building scalable, cost-effective cloud-native systems.Serverless CrAIc from The Serverless EdgeCheck out our book The Value Flywheel Effect Follow us on X @ServerlessEdgeFollow us on LinkedIn Subscribe on YouTube