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How Architechne Continues to Scale Without Losing Sight of the Client Experience

Connected Design Podcast··22 September 2026·51 min

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On this episode of the Connected Design Podcast, Rob Stott sits down with Architechne Founder and CFO Jeff Cole for a candid conversation about the company's rapid growth, operator-led expansion model, and people-first approach to custom integration. Cole traces his early love of technology, the career path that led to Architechne, and the operating principles behind the company's growing footprint.The conversation also digs into culture, hiring, compensation, project management, client fit, and Architechne's unique "life of the client" process, including why the company interviews prospective clients before drafting a single proposal. It is a practical look at what it takes to scale a custom integration business while protecting the client experience and keeping the people closest to the work at the center of the everything they do.