How Mercado Libre built Latin America's most valuable company: 18k engineers, 30k deploys a day, and their own fleet of planes | Sebastian Barrios

In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, Lenny interviews Sebastian Barrios, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Roblox and long-time head of product and engineering at Mercado Libre. Sebastian shares insights into Mercado Libre's unique operational strategies, including its emphasis on integrating engineering and product teams, its culture of embracing failure, and its approach to innovation. He also recounts personal anecdotes, such as the time Steve Jobs called him about an app he created and his unconventional upbringing, which instilled in him a strong sense of independence and curiosity. The conversation explores Sebastian's approach to leadership, his views on AI, and his personal habits, offering listeners a glimpse into the mindset and practices that have contributed to his success.