Podcasts about CTO

Bhaskar Ghosh, Partner at 8VC, reflects on his journey from Calcutta to Silicon Valley, spanning influential roles at Oracle, Yahoo, LinkedIn, and NerdWallet before moving into venture capital. Now a leader at 8VC, BG introduces his “geometry framework” (persona, product, budget) for enterprise startups, shares insights on the opportunities in generative AI and data infrastructure, and talks about why managing uncertainty is the core skill in zero-to-one journeys. He also emphasizes intentional networking, the long-term nature of venture relationships, and his deep passion for music through his support for Ragas Live.In this episode, you'll learn:[01:56] BG's early journey from Calcutta to Silicon Valley and his career in academia, Yahoo, Oracle, LinkedIn, and NerdWallet[06:10] Why he calls himself a “secondhand entrepreneur” and what excites him most about venture capital[11:22] 8VC's focus areas and why incubation is core to the firm's strategy[14:05] The “geometry framework” for evaluating enterprise startups: persona, product, budget[19:30] Where BG sees opportunity in generative AI: orchestration, knowledge graphs, semantic layers, observability[25:12] Why networking must be intentional and based on service, not transactions[28:34] BG's advice to founders on standing out and building authentic investor relationshipsThe non-profit Bhaskar is passionate about:  SACSA (Society for Arts and Culture of South Asia)About Bhaskar GhoshBhaskar Ghosh (BG) is a Partner at 8VC, where he leads investments in enterprise software, AI, data infrastructure, fintech, and healthcare, while incubating multiple startups. Previously, he held senior roles at Oracle and Yahoo, was the founding head of data infrastructure at LinkedIn, and served as CTO at NerdWallet, helping scale it to IPO. BG holds a PhD in Computer Science from Yale and is passionate about helping founders navigate zero-to-one journeys. Outside venture, he is deeply engaged in Indian classical music and supports community initiatives like Ragas Live.About 8VC8VC is a venture capital firm with approximately $7B in assets under management, investing in transformative technologies across enterprise software, AI, healthcare, logistics, fintech, and defense. With offices in Austin and San Francisco, 8VC partners with early-stage founders and also dedicates significant capital to incubation—building new companies alongside entrepreneurs. Its mission is to back ambitious founders solving global problems with scalable, science-driven solutions. 8VC's portfolio includes category-defining startups that are shaping industries and tackling global challenges, including DataHub, Yugabyte, LightBeam, Tezi, OpenGov, Nile, AI21 Labs, AMP, Bedrock Robotics, 180° Insurance, Cambium, Candid Health among others.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

Dear Heretics is back! Kelli and Nolan explore strategic board engagement for people leaders, covering presentation frameworks, relationship building, and navigating the delicate balance between board influence and CEO loyalty.For today's essential Heretics 101 feature, we talk to David Heinemeier Hansson (aka DHH), creator of Ruby on Rails and co-owner & CTO of 37signals. He critiques DEI implementation and workplace wokeness, advocates political neutrality at work, and outlines his organizational philosophy emphasizing minimal management, creative constraints, and HR as leadership firewall.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview is the AI platform built for recruiting. Our suite of AI agents work across your hiring process to save time, boost decision quality, and elevate the candidate experience.Learn why team builders at 3,000+ cutting-edge companies like Brex, Deel, and Quora can't live without Metaview.It only takes minutes to get up and running. Check it out!KEEP UP WITH NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINNolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:48) Dear Heretics: The Board Question(01:15) There Is No Best Practice(02:38) Know Your Level (Don't Be 27 at DoorDash)(03:49) If You Don't Set Strategy, Someone Else Will(05:34) The Carta Framework: Show Value, Ask for Help(06:30) Earn the Right Through Your CEO(07:28) Sponsors: Planful | Metaview(10:00) Board Presentation Framework(11:00) Run It Like a Business: The QBR Method(11:51) Building Board Relationships: Start Early(13:00) They're Just F*cking People(14:00) Board Members Are Your Career Funnel(15:50) Start With One: The Relationship Strategy(17:16) The Loyalty Warning: Team CEO, Period(19:32) Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

In this episode, Teresa Williams, COO of Dental Express, and Alan Rencher, CTO of Henry Schein One, discuss how DSOs are using data, cloud technology, and streamlined operations to stay nimble, improve patient access, and scale sustainably in a changing dental landscape.This episode is sponsored by Henry Schein One.

Are long code review cycles killing your engineering team's velocity? Learn how top engineering teams are shipping code faster without sacrificing quality.In this episode, Greg Foster, CTO and co-founder of Graphite, discusses the evolution of code review practices, from the fundamentals of pull requests to the future of AI in code review workflows. He shares the secrets behind how the Graphite team became one of the most productive engineering teams by leveraging techniques like small code changes and stacked PRs (pull requests).Key topics discussed:The evolution of code review from bug-hunting to knowledge sharingBest practices for PRs and why small PRs get better feedbackHow stacked PRs eliminate waiting time in development workflowsThe rise of AI in the code review processWhy AI code review works best as an automated CI checkHow Graphite achieves P99 engineering productivityHiring engineers in the age of AI-assisted codingTimestamps:(00:00) Trailer & Intro(02:21) Career Turning Points(05:11) Now is The Golden Time to Be in Software Engineering(09:08) The Evolution of Code Review in Software Development(14:59) The Popularity of Pull Request Workflow(21:01) Pull Request Best Practices(26:17) The Stacked PR and Its Benefits(34:07) How Graphite Ships Code Remarkably Fast(40:03) The Cool Things About AI Code Review(45:23) Graphite's Unique Recipes for Engineering Productivity(50:55) Hiring Engineers in the Age of AI(55:31) 2 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Greg Foster's BioGreg Foster is the CTO and co-founder of Graphite, an a16z and Anthropic-backed company helping teams like Snowflake, Figma, and Perplexity ship faster and scale AI-generated code with confidence. Prior to Graphite, Greg was a dev tools engineer at Airbnb. There, he experienced the impact of robust internal tooling on developer velocity and co-founded Graphite to bring powerful, AI-powered code review to every team. Greg holds a BS in Computer Science from Harvard University.Follow Greg:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/gregmfosterX – x.com/gregmfosterEmail – greg@graphite.devGraphite – graphite.devGraphite X – x.com/withgraphiteLike this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/231.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

In this episode of iCantCU, I'm finally back after a month and diving into the Ally Solos—new smart glasses from Envision designed specifically for blind and low-vision users. Unlike Ray-Ban or Oakley Metas, these aren't built for social media first. They won't shoot video at launch, but they'll capture photos and focus on accessibility features that actually matter to us. The presale had me tempted, and even though I held off because of past bad experiences with uncomfortable frames from other brands, I may still give them a try with their 30-day return policy. I also share some of the frustrations I've had with my Ray-Ban Metas—like constant notifications interrupting conversations, calls bouncing between devices, and unpredictable dictation. While the glasses can be fantastic when they work (like helping me confirm my Harrisburg train at 30th Street Station), those quirks make me eager to see if the Ally Solos can do better. Beyond tech, I talk about what's been keeping me busy: prepping for the NFB of Pennsylvania State Convention in November, handling a major website migration, attending the Mid-Atlantic Student Seminar, and even dealing with a broken cane. Plus, I fill you in on our upcoming scholarship raffle and ask your thoughts on whether sunglasses during video episodes would throw you off. Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/289 Links Mentioned Product links are affiliate links so that I may earn a commission. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, Wayfarer: https://amzn.to/42EU0Sy Learn more about the Ally Solos: https://www.ally.me Learn more about the 2025 NFB of PA State Convention: https://www.nfbofpa.org/state-convention/ Listen to Lisa Bryan & my interview with EnVision CTO Karthik Kannan: https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/143/. Federation Focus on the NFB of PA YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nfbofpa I edit the show with Descript and love it!: https://www.iCantCU.com/descript/ Be My Eyes app (free): https://www.bemyeyes.com/  Seeing AI app (free): https://www.seeingai.com/  Index of That Real Blind Tech Show episodes: https://www.icantcu.com/trbts/  Watch iCantCU episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iCantCU Support iCantCU When shopping at Amazon, I would appreciate it if you clicked on this link to make your purchases: https://www.iCantCU.com/amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associate Program and earn commissions on qualifying purchases. The best part is, you don't pay extra for doing this! White Canes Connect Podcast Episode 143 In episode 143 of White Canes Connect, hosts Lisa Bryant and I welcome back Karthik Kannan, co-founder and CTO of Envision, for an exciting update on accessible technology. Karthik last joined the podcast four years ago to discuss Envision Glasses, then partnered with Google. Today, he returns to introduce the brand-new Ally Solos, a next-generation wearable that pushes accessibility to new heights. Find this episode at: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/envision-ally-solos-smartglasses-unveiled/id1592248709?i=1000722318206 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DOMSDicebFYMDK2ZpO4Ac YouTube https://youtu.be/bIcvmAzlk8k?si=IG3U_Ju-Tp2UPqOV White Canes Connect Website https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/143/ My Podcast Gear Here is all my gear and links to it on Amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associates Program and earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/33Ymjkt Zoom ZDM Mic & Headphone Pack: https://amzn.to/33vLn2s Zoom H1n Recorder: https://amzn.to/3zBxJ9O  Gator Frameworks Desk Mounted Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3AjJuBK Shure SM58 S Mic: https://amzn.to/3JOzofg  Sony ZV-E10 camera : https://amzn.to/4fFBSxM  GoPro Hero 11 Black: https://amzn.to/3SKI7WX Rode Video Micro (used on GoPro): https://amzn.to/4kVMJWI Sennheiser Headset (1st 162 episodes): https://amzn.to/3fM0Hu0  Follow iCantCU on your favorite podcast directory! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/icantcu-podcast/id1445801370/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nck2D5HgD9ckSaUQaWwW2  Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/iCantCU-Podcast-Podcast/B08JJM26BT  IHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-icantcu-podcast-31157111/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbenj  Reach out on social media Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbenj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbenj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbenj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbenj Are You or Do You Know A Blind Boss? If you or someone you know is crushing it in their field and is also blind, I want to hear from you! Call me at (646) 926-6350 and leave a message. Please include your name and town, and tell me who the Blind Boss is and why I need to have them on an upcoming episode. You can also email the show at iCantCUPodcast@gmail.com.

I had a great conversation with Steven Touw, CTO of Immuta, at the Databricks Data + AI Summit — diving deep into one of the most overlooked challenges in scaling AI: data access.We started with a key question — why are traditional request-and-approve workflows no longer working for modern data teams?Steve broke it down: with more users, more data sources, and faster decision cycles, manual processes create friction, slow teams down, and often lead to over-permissioning or shadow access.We explored how policy-based access control is emerging as the scalable, secure alternative — automating who gets access to what, under which conditions, in real time.Steve also shared how Immuta is helping enterprises balance flexibility and control — enabling faster AI development without compromising on governance, compliance, or data privacy.This shift in thinking is critical for any company looking to unlock the full value of their data while keeping it safe.Appreciate the insights, Steve!!!!#data #ai #DataAISummit #Databricks #immuta #agentic #connectors #theravitshow

Fractional leadership roles are becoming more common in startups and scaleups. We're more familiar with a fractional CFO or CTO - but what about business development?In this discussion with experienced enterprise leader Andrew Sharpe, we look at the ways that larger companies are embracing fractional leadership in the growth arena - be is sales, product, etc, how it applies to the startup world, and what mindset is required both the founder and the fractional leader when approaching this strategy in the startup space.About Andrew Shape:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-sharpe/Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharpepts----------------The Bootstrap is a production of Hieland Road for The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen and Declan Magee. Our producer is Sammy Perryman with assistance from Portia McEwan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textSpencer Jones began his healthcare career as a registered nurse in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he witnessed firsthand the clinical need that sparked his first device: SafeBreak® Vascular, a patented solution to prevent IV line dislodgement. As a nursing alumnus of the University of Arkansas, Spencer led SafeBreak from idea to FDA approval in 2022, drawing on early mentorship from Innovate Arkansas and a successful accelerator experience with ZeroTo510.In 2015 he founded Lineus Medical as co‑founder and CTO, securing multiple U.S. and international patents while raising seed and Series A funding. In 2020 he began consulting with Lapovations, the University of Arkansas‑spawned medtech startup behind AbGrab®, a suction‑based tool enabling safer and more consistent abdominal entry in laparoscopy.Since officially joining Lapovations in October 2022, Spencer has served as CTO, VP of Sales and now CEO, leading efforts like a national sales rollout, Series A financing, SBIR IIB grant, and the Class I FDA launch of AbGrab across 18 states. Beyond product development, he's an active mentor and ecosystem builder through XO Medtech, ComboSpine, and educational partnerships.Spencer is passionate about democratizing clinical innovation—especially for nurses, physicians, and students—and now leverages AI tools to accelerate medtech startup growth. Recognized by Nurse.org as “Nurse Innovator of the Year,” he is a powerhouse blending clinical insight, technical execution, fundraising prowess, and ecosystem leadership. LINKS:Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-jones-5a008672/Guest website: https://xomedtech.com/ Aaron Moncur, hostClick here to learn more about simulation solutions from Simutech Group.

On this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser are joined by seasoned tech entrepreneur Selina Tobaccowala, founder of HomeBoost.com, to discuss a new consumer-driven solution that brings energy comfort diagnostics into the modern era. Selina, whose background includes co-founding Evite and serving as President/CTO at SurveyMonkey, now applies her tech and behavioral insights to a space closer to home: energy efficiency and comfort. Selina shares the inspiration behind HomeBoost, a unique platform that empowers homeowners to scan and diagnose thermal and energy issues in their home using a FLIR thermal camera and guided app. The HomeBoost experience pairs smart tools, a mobile app, and AI plus human auditing to generate actionable home energy assessments — all while remaining accessible and affordable for the average homeowner. The conversation dives into product design, user testing, partnerships with utilities and contractors, and the launch of a pro version that streamlines report generation for BPI-certified energy assessors. The team also explores broader themes, including the cultural value of skilled trades and how education models from Europe could inspire new respect and opportunity for trade careers in the U.S. The episode closes with a hopeful vision of HomeBoost expanding nationally and scaling its impact — one home, one assessment, and one contractor at a time. “It's not about selling energy — it's about helping people use less of it.” – Selina Tobaccowalla “We had scientific accuracy, but we hadn't built a product consumers liked — that took iteration.” – Selina “AI won't replace a tradesperson. That's why we need to value skilled trades more — like they do in Germany.” – Selina HomeBoost: https://www.homeboost.com/ Selina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selinat/   This episode was recorded in July 2025.  

In this episode, James Maude sits down with Brian Wagner, CTO at Revenir, whose cybersecurity story started at just 15, building Microsoft Access databases for a medical hospice. From teenage entrepreneur to AWS security specialist, Brian's path has been anything but ordinary. He pulls back the curtain on his time with the elite Zipline incident response team where he confronted a catastrophic VPC peering breach that spiraled into data theft and blackmail. Together, James and Brian dissect how vendor network compromises can silently open doors into your cloud and why Brian insists that true security isn't something you bolt on later - it's a culture you build from day one.

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, host Boaz Ashkenazy is joined by Taylor Black, Director of AI and Venture Ecosystems in Microsoft's CTO Office. With a background as a B2B SaaS founder and deep tech venture studio leader, Taylor brings a rare blend of startup vision and enterprise expertise to the AI conversation.Together, they explore the rise of agentic workflows, protocols like MCP, and the shifting interface of software in the age of AI. Taylor also reflects on the philosophical and economic implications of AI's rapid evolution—from abundant intelligence to human decision-making limits. If you're curious about how Microsoft thinks about AI agents, or what the future of work might actually feel like, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Chapters:[00:00] The Promise of AI and Collective Problem Solving[00:32] Intro: Meet Taylor Black of Microsoft[01:54] Inside the CTO's Office and Innovation Labs[03:53] From SaaS Founder to Deep Tech Studio Leader[05:38] Agentic Workflows: Beyond the Hype[08:46] Ecosystems, Authority, and Agent Infrastructure[11:12] MCP: The Protocol Standard for AI Agents[15:24] Microsoft's Vision of Agentic Interfaces[18:34] Designing for Human Capacity in the AI Age[23:15] The Hidden Risks and Philosophical Impacts of AI[27:09] Scarcity vs Abundance: New Frontiers in Work[29:12] Final Thoughts: A Future of Abundant IntelligenceConnect with Taylor BlackLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/blacktaylor/Connect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazyX: @boazashkenazyEmail: info@shiftai.fmThe Shift AI Podcast is syndicated by GeekWire, and we are grateful to have the show sponsored by Augmented AI Labs.  Our theme music was created by Dave Angel.

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,YOUR guest is Dr. Kelly H. Ahuna, Director, Office of Academic Integrity, University at BuffaloYOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Dr. Ahuna define academic integrity & why does she believe the core value remains unchanged despite evolving technology? What makes University at Buffalo's standalone Office of Academic Integrity unique & how do they go beyond just handling cheating cases? How is the office addressing the trust barrier that AI has created between faculty & students? Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Then ⁠​subscribe today​⁠ to lock in YOUR $5.99/m lifetime supporters rate! This offer ends December 31, 2025!

Join John and Chris for an engaging conversation as they dive into the latest developments in Drupal CMS, including the analytics recipe installation and upcoming features for Project Browser. They also discuss the challenges and strategies of thriving with ADHD, the impact of AI in web development, and personal stories from summer activities to travel plans. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/cafe009 Topics Introduction and Personal Reflections Living in Maine and Childhood Memories Travel Plans and European DrupalCon Project Browser and Technical Discussions AI and Coding Experiences The Future of Drupal and AI Integration Navigating ADHD Diagnosis and Management Conclusion and Final Thoughts John Picozzi John Picozzi is the Solutions Architect at EPAM Systems, where he helps organizations implement scalable and sustainable digital solutions—most often using Drupal. With over a decade of experience in web development, John has become a trusted voice in the Drupal community for his commitment to open source, user-centered design, and thoughtful architecture. John is a contributor to Drupal and an active member of the community as the organizer of the Drupal Providence Meetup and New England Drupal Camp. He's also well known as a co-host of the Talking Drupal podcast, a weekly show focused on all things Drupal, where he interviews community members and shares insights on development, strategy, and community engagement. Outside of podcasting and coding, John frequently speaks at DrupalCamps and conferences across the U.S., offering sessions that span technical deep dives to community and career development topics. You can find more about his work and speaking engagements at picozzi.com, or follow him on Drupal.org Chris Wells Chris Wells is a co-founder and CTO of Redfin Solutions, a web development agency specializing in Drupal-based digital experiences. With over two decades of experience in software engineering and web technologies, Chris has led complex projects for higher education, nonprofits, and enterprise clients—bringing strategic vision and technical excellence to every engagement. A passionate advocate for open source, Chris is an active contributor to the Drupal project and a frequent speaker at Drupal camps and conferences. He is known for his leadership in fostering strong client relationships, building sustainable development teams, and promoting best practices in accessibility, performance, and long-term site maintenance. Guests John Picozzi - epam.com johnpicozzi Chris Wells - chrisfromredfin www.redfinsolutions.com

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to sunset several outdated agency IT systems and consolidate technology management under a new program called 1DoT, according to a memo sent earlier this week. 1DoT, Duffy wrote, is meant to “unify” the department, whose components include the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The 1DoT initiative is supposed to eliminate redundancies and focus on “efficiency, accountability, and operational excellence,” Duffy explained in the email, which was viewed by FedScoop. The memo lays into myriad problems with the Transportation Department's $3.5 billion annual IT portfolio, calling its systems “outdated, expensive, and unsecure.” Duffy said: “This complicated web of technology is more than just a nuisance. Less efficiency means longer wait times for project completion, grants signed, or safety reviews conducted. Emil Michael, undersecretary of defense for researching and engineering and the Pentagon's CTO, has taken on the role of acting director of the Silicon Valley-headquartered Defense Innovation Unit in the wake of Doug Beck's resignation, DefenseScoop has learned. Beck unexpectedly resigned on Monday. The Defense Department has not provided an explanation for his sudden resignation. However, a defense official confirmed that Michael will fill the role and Michael Dodd has been appointed as the acting deputy director, saying they are “laser-focused on driving innovation and enhancing the Department's ability to deliver groundbreaking commercial technologies to empower the American warfighter.” Dodd has been a principal at DIU since December 2022. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump nominated him to be assistant secretary of defense for critical technologies, which falls under the Pentagon's R&E directorate. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

AI is reshaping business intelligence by enabling true self-service analytics and transforming how organizations interact with their data through natural language processing. In this episode of The Data Engineering Show, host Benjamin interviews Lei, Co-founder and CTO of Fabi.ai, to explore how AI-native BI platforms are reshaping data analytics and empowering non-technical users to derive meaningful insights from complex datasets.

A whistle-blower claims DOGE uploaded a sensitive Social Security database to a vulnerable cloud server. Allies push back against North Korean IT scams. ZipLine is a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting U.S.-based manufacturing. Researchers uncover a residential proxy network operating across at least 20 U.S. states. Flock Safety license plate readers face increased scrutiny. A new report chronicles DDoS through the first half of the year. LLM guard rails fail to defend against run-on sentences. A South American APT targets the Colombian government. Our guest is Harry Thomas, Founder and CTO at Frenos, on the benefits of curated and vetted AI training data. One man's fight against phantom jobs posts. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Our guest today is Harry Thomas, Founder and CTO at Frenos, talking about the benefits of curated and vetted AI training data.  Learn more about the Frenos and N2K Networks partnership to utilize industry validated intelligence to build the first AI native OT security posture management platform. Selected Reading DOGE Put Critical Social Security Data at Risk, Whistle-Blower Says (The New York Times) Governments, tech companies meet in Tokyo to share tips on fighting North Korea IT worker scheme (The Record) ZipLine Campaign: A Sophisticated Phishing Attack Targeting US Companies (Check Point Research) Phishing Campaign Targeting Companies via UpCrypter (FortiGuard Labs) Belarus-Linked DSLRoot Proxy Network Deploys Hardware in U.S. Residences, Including Military Homes (Infrawatch) CBP Had Access to More than 80,000 Flock AI Cameras Nationwide (404 Media) Evanston shuts down license plate cameras, terminates contract with Flock Safety (Evanston Round Table) Global DDoS attacks exceed 8M amid geopolitical tensions (Telecoms Tech News) One long sentence is all it takes to make LLMs misbehave (The Register) TAG-144's Persistent Grip on South American Organizations (Recorded Future) This tech worker was frustrated with ghost job ads. Now he's working to pass a national law banning them (CNBC) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this thoughtful episode of the Joey Pinz Conversations podcast, Joey sits down with Stan Ivanov, founder and  CTO of ThreatMate, to explore a decades-long journey through software development, entrepreneurship, and personal evolution.

2535 Ally Solos Smart Glasses (Aug. 27, 2025) Show Notes Artificial Intelligence is opening new doors in accessibility. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Karthik Kannan, co-founder and CTO of Envision, about the new Ally Solos smart glasses and about using QR codes to bring detailed museum descriptions to blind visitors, showing how technology … Continue reading 2535 Ally Solos Smart Glasses (Aug. 27, 2025) →

In this episode, Ann Wyatt interviews John Piller, a seasoned expert in automation and controls, who shares his journey from working in a corporate environment to starting his own consulting business. The conversation delves into the importance of workforce development, the role of Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs) in supporting small manufacturers, and John's passion for teaching the next generation. Additionally, John discusses his involvement in a fundraising event for at-risk youth, highlighting the significance of community support and mentorship. In This Episode:-00:00: Introduction to John Piller and His Journey-02:38: The Importance of Teaching and Mentorship-05:21: Passion for Youth and Workforce Development-07:49: Real-World Applications in Education-10:30: Teaching Challenges and Successes-12:59: The Role of Engineering in Understanding Systems-15:44: Connecting Theory to Practice in Engineering-18:14: The Impact of Teaching on Future Generations-20:53: Understanding Complex Concepts Through Simple Analogies-22:55: The Importance of Manufacturing and MEPs-26:31: Data as the New Currency in Manufacturing-34:46: Community Engagement and Supporting At-Risk YouthMore About John Piller:John Piller is the founder of JPiller Design and Consulting, where he helps small and mid-sized manufacturers chart their path into the era of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0. With a career spanning industrial controls, advanced automation, and OT/IT integration, John combines deep technical expertise with executive-level strategy to guide organizations through digital transformation.Today, John is recognized as a fractional CTO and thought leader, helping executive teams turn complex technologies into practical, scalable solutions. His work emphasizes not just adopting new systems, but building the culture and strategy to make them sustainable. Check out the Over The Edge Fundraiser here. Learn more about John and connect with him here.The Future of Work (and this Episode) Is Brought To You By Secchi:Secchi is a revolutionary workforce engagement tool created for organizations to make data-driven frontline decisions in real-time. By measuring and combining multiple people-related lead indicators, Secchi provides in-the-moment visibility into individual frontline employee performance, team performance, engagement/turnover risks, and positive employee behaviors all while removing the traditional barriers of administrative burden on leaders. To learn more about Secchi, check them out here.

In this episode we interview Charles Sims. Charles is the ex-CTO for the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team and currently Founder of Skafld, an end-to-end venture studio partner, turning visionary ideas into real-world success. Charles shares his journey from the entertainment industry to becoming the CTO of the Clippers. We dug into how experimentation can improve the NBA fan experience. Everything from how he and his team had to quickly invent an engaging, yet remote, fan experience during the Covid lockdown, to how he used the Unreal Gaming Engine to test the assumptions made during the building of the new cutting edge Intuit Dome.We discuss the lessons learned from his time with the Clippers to the evolving landscape of venture capital. We wrap up with the impact of AI on investors and how it can bridge communication gaps between technical and non-technical teams.Charles Sims LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlessims/Skafld Venture Studio: https://www.skafldstudio.com/ Is your innovation pipeline clogged? Uncover the risks, bottlenecks, and gaps holding your best ideas back. With the EMT Diagnostic, you'll get a clear, actionable plan to fix them.

Michael Arnoldus is a CTO and organizational thinker with decades of hands-on experience in self-management. With roots in software architecture and agile practices, and a background in psychotherapy and meditation, he bridges the worlds of tech and human development. In this conversation, Michael and Francesca explore the complexities and challenges of self-management in practice, in vastly different organizational contexts. They discuss the importance of recognition, the need for clarity in roles, and the balance between giving freedom and setting direction in leadership, and the role of hierarchies within that. They also touch on the evolving nature of leadership in the face of rapid change. 

Hoje o papo é sobre grana! Neste episódio, mergulhamos em um papo sobre os desafios do recebimento de dinheiro do exterior, e sobre como a TechFX estruturou seu negócio inteiro para resolver justamente essa frustração dos seus fundadores. Vem ver quem participou desse papo: André David, o host que faz perguntas, reflexões e provocações Vinny Neves, Líder de Front-End na Alura Yago Oliveira, Coordenador de Conteúdo Técnico na Alura Eduardo Garay, Founder na TechFX Alan Sikora, Founder e CTO na TechFX

For today's essential Heretics 101 feature, we talk to David Heinemeier Hansson (aka DHH), creator of Ruby on Rails and co-owner & CTO of 37signals. He critiques DEI implementation and workplace wokeness, advocates political neutrality at work, and outlines his organizational philosophy emphasizing minimal management, creative constraints, and HR as leadership firewall.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview is the AI platform built for recruiting. Our suite of AI agents work across your hiring process to save time, boost decision quality, and elevate the candidate experience.Learn why team builders at 3,000+ cutting-edge companies like Brex, Deel, and Quora can't live without Metaview.It only takes minutes to get up and running. Check it out!KEEP UP WITH DHH, NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINDHH: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-heinemeier-hansson-374b18221/Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—LINKS:Ruby on Rails: https://rubyonrails.org/37signals: https://37signals.com/—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(02:34) "I Want My Code to Sing": Why Programming Is Poetry(04:35) How We Built a Company That Runs Itself(07:34) Sponsors: Planful | Metaview(08:34) The 40-Hour Work Week That Silicon Valley Hates(11:05) The Remote Work Wars: Why Both Sides Are Wrong(15:14) "No Politics at Work": The Two Weeks That Changed Everything(17:00) How Wokeness Held Corporate America Hostage(22:16) The Hardest Two Weeks of My Professional Life(25:28) The DEI Deception: Why Equity Isn't Equality(27:40) Why HR People Don't Suck (And Founders Need Them)(31:00) Final Thoughts: People Go Crazy When Work Is Everything(33:35) Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

Episode 86 of Venture Everywhere features host Alberto Escarlate, co-founder and CTO of Tough Day, an AI platform that provides confidential, personalized guidance to employees and managers to navigate complex workplace challenges. Alberto talks with Daniel Faddoul, founder and CEO of Auditive — a third-party risk management platform bringing continuous monitoring to buyer-seller relationships. Daniel shares his journey from finance and data science into entrepreneurship, and how those experiences shaped Auditive's mission. He also discusses how Auditive is moving beyond static, check-the-box security reviews to real-time, trust-driven engagement that helps organizations in industries like finance, healthcare, and education manage third-party risk more effectively.In this episode, you will hear:Replacing static risk questionnaires with continuous, real-time monitoringApplying AI to bridge compliance frameworks and remove blind spotsDriving transparency in regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and educationEmbedding empathy and relationships into risk management practicesLearn more about Daniel Faddoul | AuditiveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfaddoul/ Website: https://auditive.io/ Learn more about Alberto Escarlate | Tough DayLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertoescarlate/ Website;https://www.tough.day/

Recorded live at our invite-only Carrier Kickoff (CKO) transportation event In July 2025. This special episode of Smart Acids hits the road with industry leaders to unpack the forces shaping freight, logistics, and chemical supply chains in 2025 and beyond.Hosts Andy Erickson & Chris Ernst are joined by:Chris Pickett – Lead Market Analyst, Pickett Research & CTO, Flock FreightRyan Streblow – President & CEO, National Tank Truck CarriersDr. Dwayne Roark – VP, Corporate Affairs & Marketing Communications, Univar SolutionsTogether, they dive into:The impact of bulk carrier consolidation and M&A activityClass 8 truck production trends and regulatory pressuresTariffs, trade wars, and their ripple effects on the chemical industryWhat it really means to be a “shipper of choice” in today's marketWhether you're in logistics, chemical manufacturing, or just love a good panel with sharp insights and sharper wit, this episode delivers.Smart Acids™ is the source for product insights and current market moves related to chemical and specialty ingredient distribution—breaking it all down one boron at a time. Join hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst for straightforward and honest chat that speaks to the why behind pricing and supply, delivered in a smart, fun and entertaining way. Smart Acids is the winner of a B2 Silver Award, a top national recognition among leading global brands and marketers in B2B.About the hosts: Andy Erickson, senior director of product marketing for essential chemicals, and Chris Ernst, senior director of product marketing for solvents, converse with guests from chemistry and specialty ingredient backgrounds who are keyed in to manufacturing and markets across industries.Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers, and helping to keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, we offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries and applications.

In this episode of Reaganism, host Roger Zakheim sits down with Dmitri Alperovitch who is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, national bestselling author of “World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century,” founder of the Alperovitch Institute for Cybersecurity Studies at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies and Co-Founder and former CTO of CrowdStrike Inc., one of the world's largest cybersecurity firms. They discuss Alperovitch's book 'World on the Brink' and the current geopolitical landscape, emphasizing the new Cold War with China. Alperovitch argues that the U.S. must prioritize its resources and strategies to deter China, particularly regarding Taiwan. The discussion also touches on the importance of American leadership, the implications of various global conflicts, and the need for a robust defense strategy to maintain U.S. dominance in the face of rising threats.

MCPS communications chief and CTO on outreach platforms as schools reopen. How to think about the magnet program changes proposed last week (https://t.ly/qBJ79). Maryland Public Service Commission Chair Fred Hoover on new hearings looking at how the state's gas utilities should align their investments with the state's climate goals. And more. Music By Dear Daria.

AI is not as new as we think, says Gary Rivlin, author of *AI Valley: Microsoft, Google, and the Trillion-Dollar Race to Cash in on Artificial Intelligence.* As our non-artificial guest on *The Resonance Test,* Rivlin tells host Barry Briggs that back in the 1950s, it was thought that AI was always right around the corner. There would be a gathering of technologists who said: “Give us 10 years and we'll have this thing largely solved.” Which meant, says Rivlin: “AI was ‘a decade away' for about 70 years.” Rivlin notes that recommendation engines and Google Translate have been operating for a while. “Google Translate has been around since 2015. That's AI, but no one really thinks of it as AI.” However, when ChatGPT strutted onto the scene, it was something else. Rivlin says: “We were talking to it. Suddenly: AI that you could converse with. It's a whole different beast.” The builders of that beast are his topic in *AI Valley.* Rivlin, who was a reporter for *WIRED* in the dot-com days, returns to his old beat to document the onset of the recent, fast-blooming AI spring. He and Briggs, a former CTO at Microsoft IT, bring years of history into the conversation to offer an assessment at this moment of peak AI in Silicon Valley. They talk, for instance, of Reid Hoffman. Briggs says, “He's the exception to the rule of nice guys finish last.” Rivlin zings back, calling Hoffman: “A billionaire you can root for” and adding “this lonely kid who wanted friends created LinkedIn, which connects the world.” Together they remember the dot-com days of irrational exuberance, getting-rich-by-selling-dog-food-online. “The problem was we tend to overestimate the short-term impact of a technology and underestimate the long term,” says Rivlin, adding we're seeing a similar sort of thinking with AI today. The pair reflect on how people used to joke about autocomplete. “I should have started thinking, ‘this could turn into sentences, this could turn into paragraphs, this could turn into dialogue,'” says Briggs. Rivlin notes that agents aren't “trustworthy” yet. He says that if an agent is going to “make material decisions, it really needs to be trustworthy.” In two, five, 10 years from now, “AI agents are going to be central to the work life of many, maybe perhaps most of us.” We trust that you'll be informed and entertained by this episode. Click on! Host: Alison Kotin Engineer: Kyp Pilalas Producer: Ken Gordon

Prevent third-party data breaches with this proven strategy! In this episode of the Risk Management Show, we discuss how organizations can mitigate cyber risks in their supply chain by implementing modern third-party risk management systems. In this Risk Management Show episode with Eric Hensley, CTO and CSO at Aravo, a leader in third-party risk and resilience solutions powered by intelligent automation. Eric shares his insights on why indirect relationships with third and fourth parties often become entry points for attackers and how traditional IT risk assessments fall short in today's interconnected tech environment. We explored practical strategies for aligning IT, security, and procurement functions to ensure accountability, and Eric highlights the role automation and AI play in scaling effective risk management processes. If you're a Chief Risk Officer, cyber security leader, or simply looking to enhance your organization's sustainability and resilience, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Don't miss Eric's unique perspective on breaking down silos and rethinking how organizations view their supply chains. If you want to be our guest or suggest a guest, send your email to info@globalriskconsult.com with the subject line "Guest Proposal."

How do you build a successful AI company in today's landscape? Do you go broad and build a horizontal platform for everyone, or do you go deep and create a vertical solution for a niche market?In this episode, Dheeraj Pandey and Amit Prakash dive into one of the most critical strategic challenges facing founders today. They explore the paradox of needing broad context for AI to be intelligent, while also requiring sharp focus to find a buyer.The discussion covers everything from distribution models (Product-Led Growth vs. Sales-Led Growth), the role of founder bias, the rise of the citizen developer, and why the most successful AI companies of the future, like the most effective leaders, will need to be "T-shaped."Key Topics & Chapter Markers[00:01:28] Welcome & Summer Recap[00:08:04] Introducing the Core Theme: Breadth vs. Depth in AI[00:10:28] The Technologist's Dilemma: Building a Horizontal Platform vs. a Vertical Solution[00:12:05] The Paradox of AI: Needing Broad Context for Narrow Problems[00:15:00] The Persona Problem: Building for a Builder vs. an End-User[00:27:21] Go-to-Market Models: PLG vs. Forward-Deployed Engineering (SLG)[00:32:40] Founder Bias: How Personal Ambition, Laziness, and Experience Shape Strategy[00:42:55] The Hourglass Model: Let Chaos Reign, Then Reign in the Chaos[00:49:19] Why Every SLG Company Must Have a PLG Motion to Prevent Churn[00:50:21] The "T-Shaped" Metaphor for People and AI Products[00:51:30] Context and Memory: Prompt Engineering vs. Fine-Tuning Models[01:01:20] Finding Your Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) vs. Total Addressable Market (TAM)[01:04:40] The Power of "Unreasonable Hospitality" in Customer Focus[01:06:00] Teaser for the Next Episode: A Deeper Dive into MCP vs. A2A ProtocolsHosts:Dheeraj Pandey: Co-founder and CEO at DevRev, formerly Co-founder and CEO of Nutanix. A tech visionary with a deep interest in AI and systems thinking.Amit Prakash: Co-founder and CTO at ThoughtSpot, formerly at Google AdSense and Bing, with extensive expertise in analytics and large-scale systems.Follow the Hosts:Dheeraj Pandey:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpandeyTwitter - https://x.com/dheerajAmit Prakash:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-prakash-50719a2/Twitter - https://x.com/amitp42Share Your Thoughts:Have questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes? Email us at EffortlessPodcastHQ@gmail.comDon't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more in-depth discussions on AI, technology, and innovation!

For more than a week, I kept saying the exact same thing at the same caffé in Rome, and we got a different drink almost every time. Communication is weird. Words are vague. Realizing that is essential to become an effective leader. More in this week's episode.Check out Unplugged with AvivGrab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and  The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

In this episode, we're not just talking about data, we're talking about everything that comes with it. The challenges, the misconceptions, the frameworks and compliance. Data is the foundation of so many businesses. Get it right, and you can unlock information that can propel your company forward. But get it wrong, and the challenges it can bring can leave you floundering.We'll explore the key topics in the data world; how data quality affects decision-making, how data governance and compliance models don't have to stifle creativity, the fact that more data can sometimes mean more problems and how good AI needs good data.This episode is hosted by Helen Gidney, Softcat's head of architecture and this time, I'm joined by Andy Crossley, CTO at Oakland, and James Wingham, head of data at Softcat. Softcat's Explain IT podcast is the place where we discuss, debate and demystify tech in simple, jargon-free language.For more information visit softcat.com.This podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nimrod Kor is the co-founder and CTO of Baz, an AI code agent that that helps teams ship better software faster by automating code reviews making software development smoother, faster, and more reliable. Avraham and sat down with Nimrod to discuss how their technology works, how he came up with the idea, how he got funded, how he's marketing their product, tips for startup founders and much more. Do you have a great innovation? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us by going to https://jmbdavis.com/startup/contact. Learn more at https://jmbdavis.com and https://jmbdavis.com/startup. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/jmbdavis/ nimrod-kor-of-baz. Listen to all of the episodes at https://jmbdavis.com/podcast.

Today, we're talking to Jody Bailey, CTO of Stack Overflow. We discuss how Stack Overflow is adapting to challenges posed by generative AI, why creating smaller communities within the platform is crucial for user engagement, and how Stack Overflow for Teams is evolving to become an essential part of the development pipeline for companies. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  You already know Stack Overflow, but make sure to visit their website here: https://stackoverflow.com

In this episode, we explore why the post-purchase journey is the key to customer loyalty and repeat sales. From proactive updates to AI-powered personalization and smarter returns, you'll learn simple ways to boost retention and create a wow experience after checkout.Prashant Gupta, Co-Founder and CTO of ClickPost, shares how brands can turn order tracking and delivery into a revenue driver. Topics discussed in this episode:  Why brands lose money by ignoring post-purchase. How the journey after checkout drives loyalty. What to do right after an order to reduce errors. How proactive updates cut support tickets. Why personalized tracking builds trust. How AI voice agents confirm and inform customers. What brands gain from ClickPost integrations. How AI stays on-brand with tone and persona. Why multilingual AI makes global growth easy. How personalized returns boost retention. Links & Resources Website: https://www.clickpost.ai/en-usShopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/partners/clickpostLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashant-gupta-clickpost/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/5n8csmvwSupport the showMORE RESOURCES Get Free Updates: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Partner with us - https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!

Cat Miller, CTPO of Talkiatry, shares her unconventional path from coding to leadership, including a detour into acting before rising into executive roles. She talks candidly about the realities of building a tech career you actually want, navigating transitions from engineering to management, and what it takes to succeed at the VP and C-level. This conversation is packed with lessons for anyone in tech who's asking themselves, “What's next for me?”Key Takeaways• Career paths in tech don't have to be linear. Detours can provide perspective that makes you a stronger leader.• Early dissatisfaction with day-to-day coding doesn't mean you don't belong in technology—it often evolves into broader roles.• Doing your current job really well is often the fastest way to position yourself for growth when opportunity knocks.• Building a network of peers and mentors is essential when stepping into senior leadership.• Self-awareness and documenting your wins helps you stay grounded and measure progress at the executive level.Timestamped Highlights01:29 — Why coding wasn't fulfilling long-term and how Cat thought about her next move04:54 — Leaving a stable job to explore acting, and how planning made the risk manageable10:35 — Returning to tech and finding the “perfect fit” role that shifted her career trajectory16:35 — Rethinking work-life balance and how mission-driven work changes the equation19:17 — Lessons from moving from VP to C-suite and the role luck and preparation both play24:40 — Why building a strong peer network is critical once you reach the CTO level29:14 — Tracking wins and staying accountable for your own performance as a leaderMemorable Line“It just feels really gross to be bad at your job. So why wouldn't you always do your best to be good at it?”Pro TipsWrite down your team and personal wins each quarter. It helps you see progress that isn't always obvious in the day-to-day grind.Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who's navigating their own tech career path. Follow the show for more conversations with leaders who've carved their own way forward.

What makes a great tech infrastructure startup? And how do the best ones successfully navigate, and stand out from, the overcrowded market?In this episode, Yaniv is joined by Joseph Ruscio, General Partner at Heavybit and former CTO of Vibrato, to unpack the dos and don'ts of tech infrastructure startups, how open source fuels growth, and why AI is changing the way software is built.With over 20 years in system software and a portfolio including LaunchDarkly, Netlify, and PagerDuty, Joe brings a front-row perspective to the future of startup building. The conversation dives into bottom-up growth, developer adoption, and the open source strategies that give founders leverage—and how AI agents are reshaping the role of the software engineer.In this episode, you will:Understand why bottom-up adoption often beats enterprise sales for startup growthLearn how AWS scaled from startups to Fortune 500s—and what founders can copyDiscover the power of open source as a go-to-market strategy (and its pitfalls)See why giving away your product can actually accelerate growth and community adoptionExplore how AI is changing developer workflows and the future role of engineersIdentify the risks of being “too close to your own pain” as a technical founderApply practical guidelines for choosing your startup's tech stack without overthinkingDevGuild Open Source: http://heavybit.com/devguild/open-source The Pact Honor the Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:Follow, rate, and review us in your listening appSubscribe to the TSP Mailing List to gain access to exclusive newsletter-only content and early access to information on upcoming episodes: https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/  Follow us here on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGg Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media followingKey linksGet your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A The Startup Podcast website: https://www.tsp.show/episodes/Learn more about Chris and YanivWork 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/  Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/  Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthurIntro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/

### About the episode:Join Nataraj as he interviews Matt DeBergalis, CEO of Apollo GraphQL, about the evolution of GraphQL from an open-source project to a product company. Matt shares insights on building and scaling APIs, the challenges of transitioning open-source tech into a viable business, and how AI is reshaping API development. Discover how Apollo is helping companies of all sizes leverage GraphQL to build agentic experiences and modernize their API strategies.### What you'll learn- Understand the journey of GraphQL from open source to a product-driven company.- Explore the challenges of adopting and scaling GraphQL in enterprise environments.- Discover how GraphQL simplifies complex data combinations with its declarative language.- Learn how Apollo GraphQL helps companies accelerate the development of robust APIs.- Examine the role of GraphQL in building modern agentic experiences powered by AI.- Understand how to balance short-term shipping pressures with long-term architectural considerations.- Identify when GraphQL makes sense for a company based on its API size and consumption needs.- Discover how AI is driving increased API consumption and transforming user interfaces.### About the Guest and Host:Guest Name: Matt DeBergalis is the Co-founder and CEO of Apollo GraphQL, previously CTO and Co-founder at Meteor Development Group.Connect with Guest:→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debergalis/→ Website: https://www.apollographql.com/Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor.→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/→ Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam→ Substack: ⁠https://startupproject.substack.com/⁠→ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://thestartupproject.io⁠⁠⁠### In this episode, we cover(00:01) Introduction to Matt DeBergalis and Apollo GraphQL(00:37) Matt's journey and the origins of Apollo GraphQL(03:24) The transition from open source to a company(05:02) GraphQL as a client-focused API technology(07:22) Meta's approach to open source technologies(10:11) Challenges of converting open source to a business(13:11) Balancing shipping speed with architectural considerations(15:52) The risk of adopting the wrong technology(19:13) The evolution of full-stack development(23:57) When does adopting GraphQL make sense?(26:45) Apollo's customer scale and focus(31:48) Acquiring customers and marketing to developers(33:52) Matt's transition from CTO to CEO(37:02) Apollo's sales motion and target audience(40:24) Matt's thoughts on AI and its impact(47:12) How AI is changing business metricsDon't forget to subscribe and leave us a review/comment on YouTube Apple Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.#GraphQL #ApolloGraphQL #API #OpenSource #Enterprise #AI #AgenticAI #APIDevelopment #Startup #Technology #SoftwareDevelopment #GraphQLAdoption #Kubernetes #React #FullStack #DataAnalytics #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #TechStrategy #Podcast

In deze aflevering hoor je Giovanni Piccirilli, Chief Technology Officer van RTL Nederland. Hij leidt de AI-transformatie van binnenuit — niet alleen met tools, maar vooral met visie. Giovanni vertelt hoe je AI adopteert én transformeert, waarom “doen we nog niet” een dodelijke zin is, en waarom empathie cruciaal is in een technologische versnelling.Je leert o.a.:Waarom een goede AI-strategie begint met ruimte, niet met toolsHoe je directie echt in beweging krijgt (hint: doe een trip naar Silicon Valley)Hoe AI niet alleen je processen verandert, maar ook het purpose-gevoel van mensen raaktLuisteren dus, als jij ook voelt: we moeten iets met AI, maar wat dan precies?

Mark Dailey and Mark Hamilton settle down for a fun off-topic show as they rideout the dog days of summer. Looking for unique and authentic F1 merchandise? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.racingexclusives.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Check out The RaceWknd magazine ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Title music created by J.T. the Human: https://www.jtthehuman.com/ Contact & Feedback: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you enjoy podcasts Email: scuderiaf1pod@gmail.com X: @ScuderiaF1Pod Episode Show Notes: August 7th, 2025 What's up, F1 fam? We're back with the freshest takes after the Hungarian Grand Prix! This episode is packed with all the juicy deets, from team drama to some wild F1 history. Let's get into it! McLaren's Winning Streak is giving "Icons Only" ✨ OMG, you guys, McLaren just clinched their 200th Grand Prix victory at Hungary, making them second only to Ferrari (who has 248 wins). Mercedes is third with 130 wins, and Red Bull is fourth with 124. And get this—McLaren's four straight 1-2 finishes? It's only the second time they've done that, with the first being way back in 1988. Ferrari has five straight 1-2 finishes in 1952 and 2002, Mercedes had five straight in 2014, from late 2015 to early 2016, and again in 2019. Ferrari & Red Bull's Hungarian GP Meltdown: The Tea is HOT! ☕ Okay, so what happened with Ferrari and Leclerc in Hungary? Apparently, the team is at a loss to explain his collapse. And get this, after the Hungarian GP, Leclerc has only turned one of his last 16 poles into a win (the 2024 Monaco GP, for those keeping track). Red Bull is also spilling the tea on their own GP meltdown, revealing what went wrong. Mercedes is Catching a Vibe!

Tomas Susanka, CTO at Trezor, joined me to discuss the latest updates with Trezor and the future of crypto self custody.Topics: - Trezor's hardware wallets - Fighting against new scams and attacks - Crypto security - Seed Phrases innovation - Future of self custody - Trezor vs Ledger- Crypto market outlook 

In this episode I sit down with Michael Bargury, Co-Founder and CTO at Zenity to discuss all things AI Agent Security. Michael and the Zenity team have recently disclosed various AI agent risks, vulnerabilities and threats.

with @eddylazzarin @milesjennings @JasonYanowitzWelcome to web3 with a16z crypto. Today's episode is on a super timely topic: How to design, govern, and grow decentralized networks in today's changing policy landscape. It covers:Why the “foundation era” of crypto is ending — and what comes next with DUNAs and BORGsHow U.S. policy shifts are creating real rules of the roadThe difference between network tokens vs. company tokens (and why it matters for investors, builders, and other participants)When protocols should flip the fee switch and start generating revenueCommon mistakes founders make when launching tokens and structuring projectsTo unpack it all, you'll hear from Miles Jennings, head of policy and general counsel at a16z crypto, and Eddy Lazzarin, a16z crypto's CTO, in conversation with Jason Yanowitz, cofounder of Blockworks and host of the Empire podcast (where this conversation first aired) ... and which we're excited to bring to you here.Timestamps0:00 Introduction3:14 Regulatory Progress and Optimism in DC9:34 The Problem with Offshore Foundations13:58 The End of the Foundation Era27:29 DUNAs and BORGs: New Legal Structures38:42 Understanding Network Tokens43:42 Network Tokens: Beyond L1 and L248:37 Company Tokens: Evolution and Challenges51:09 The Legal Landscape of Token Offerings1:04:25 Turning on the Fee Switch: When and Why1:12:47 Balancing Portfolio Needs and Regulatory Clarity1:15:36 Common Questions from Founders1:20:17 Conclusion 

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,YOUR guest is Dr. Paul Krouss, Teaching Professor & Faculty Lead for Innovative Pedagogies, Washington State University VancouverYOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Dr. Krouss define academic integrity & why does he emphasize student intent as a crucial factor? What makes Washington State University Vancouver unique with its 40% first-generation students & non-residential campus model? How is Dr. Krouss approaching AI integration in math education despite current limitations? Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Support the podcast trusted by higher ed leaders. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com

Hear how data is rewriting the rules—and driving the future of innovation. Dr. Vanja breaks down his approach to enterprise AI, and the key strategies for success. He shares what it means to be a “data-forward organization” and why data must sit at the heart of how a company operates. Discover why integration speed is the new competitive edge Key Moments:Data as a Core Enterprise Asset (6:04): Dr. Vanja defines what it means to be a “data-forward organization,” emphasizing that data shouldn't be an afterthought—it must sit at the heart of how a company operates, makes decisions, and serves customers.Relational Foundation Models for Predictive AI (16:26): Dr. Vanja explains how Kumo uses transformer architectures on raw relational data to eliminate 95% of traditional ML tasks like feature engineering—bringing pre-trained, multi-purpose prediction models into the structured data world.Integration Speed as a Competitive Edge (27:03): It's no longer just about who builds the fastest—but who integrates the fastest. Dr. Vanja shares how companies that can quickly adopt and scale best-in-class third-party tools will define the next generation of winners.The Case for Rebuilding at 10x Advantage (29:02): Dr. Vanja urges leaders to rethink old systems if a new approach offers a 10x cost or performance improvement. Sticking with outdated architectures out of fear or inertia risks falling behind during pivotal transitions.Key Quotes:“The key asset is the data that you have… You need to build the whole enterprise around this data. It's not an afterthought — it's at the center of the organization and how it functions.” - Dr. Vanja“Companies that integrate the fastest — not just build the fastest — will win.” - Dr. Vanja“If you really value your data, you need to stay in the cloud… If the cost is your only driver, then do what you want — but you'll miss out on the majority of new technologies.” - Dr. VanjaMentions:Build AI Models for Relational DataThe New Cloud Era of Data Platform Hosted AppsKumo unveils world's first Relational Foundation Model (RFM) for instant predictions on enterprise dataGuest Bio: Dr. Vanja Josifovski is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kumo. Prior to Kumo, Vanja was the CTO at Airbnb & Pinterest. Here, Vanja led an organization that included horizontal groups such as Homes Engineering and Homes Data Science, as well as GM groups such as Marketplace, Relevance and Personalization, and Regulatory Frameworks. Before Airbnb, Vanja was the CTO & VP Eng at Pinterest, responsible for the overall technical vision and strategy of the company and communicating that to leadership and the teams; hiring and development of technical talent. As the head of Engineering, he managed some core engineering teams. Vanja has also served as an advisor and investor for multiple startups and was the founder for Kosei, which was acquired by Pinterest. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Liliane Paradise and Alex Raimondi, COO and CTO of Miromico respectively, join Ryan Chacon to discuss bringing LPWAN to industrial IoT. The conversation covers the shift towards wireless solutions in the industrial sector, the advantages of LPWAN, sustainable IoT solutions, energy harvesting, battery-free IoT devices, the challenges and strategies in building successful industrial IoT solutions, and the critical role of a strong partner ecosystem.Liliane Paradise is a dynamic tech leader and IoT innovator currently serving as Chief Operating Officer of Miromico. She holds a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich and began her journey at Miromico as a hardware developer around four years ago. At Miromico, Liliane has driven several major breakthroughs—most notably the launch of the miro EdgeCard mioty®, a compact LPWAN gateway accessory enabling scalable, energy‑efficient deployments. She oversees global operations, focusing on bringing innovative IoT devices—such as rugged gateways and battery‑free sensors—to mass production while championing sustainability and Swiss engineering excellence.Alex Raimondi is an IoT and embedded systems expert with a Master's in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from ETH Zurich. Since 2004, he has led the embedded design team at Miromico, developing everything from high-performance FPGA systems to ultra-low-power sensor devices. He is also a co-founder of the high-tech startup Chip-ing, which is pioneering next generation "Golf 3.0" products. A frequent speaker at IoT industry events like IoT Visions—where he has presented on topics such as scalable and sustainable LoRaWAN logistics—Alex combines deep technical leadership with entrepreneurial drive.Miromico AG is a Zurich-based high-tech company specializing in innovative IoT and wireless solutions. Founded in 2002 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, Miromico develops and manufactures advanced devices such as sensors, gateways, and embedded systems for smart cities, industrial automation, logistics, and more. Known for its expertise in LPWAN technologies like LoRaWAN and mioty®, the company provides end-to-end services from design to mass production, combining Swiss engineering quality with a global impact.Discover more about IoT and LPWAN at https://www.iotforall.comFind IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.comMore about Miromico: https://miromico.ch/en/homeConnect with Liliane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liliane-paradise-5ab212137/Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexraimondi/Our sponsor: https://www.hologram.io(00:00) Ad(00:29) Intro(00:41) Liliane Paradise, Alex Raimondi, and Miromico(02:14) The shift to wireless IoT solutions(04:44) What is LPWAN?(05:57) Why makes mioty stand out?(07:00) Building an industrial LPWAN solution with mioty(10:18) Sustainable IoT and battery-free devices(13:02) Challenges of designing for ultra low power(14:42) Getting to market faster(16:09) Balancing hardware and customer demands(19:48) Moving from proof-of-concept to deployment(20:57) Navigating competing demands in battery life(23:40) Regulations and certifications(25:00) Differentiation in IoT hardware(27:43) Learn more and follow upSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwmJoin Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.comFollow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all

How do you find the perfect technical partner for your business, and avoid the costly mistakes so common in software outsourcing? In this episode of Predictable B2B Success, host Vinay Koshy sits down with Sean Languedoc, CEO of Outforce AI, a company boasting an astonishing 98% success rate in matching clients to their ideal software agencies. Sean peels back the curtain on the world of technical partnerships, exposing why so many businesses struggle to build productive relationships and why the “speed, cost, or quality, pick two” dilemma is still so relevant today. But Sean doesn't just stick to theory. He shares candid stories about what happens behind the scenes when big bets on cheap talent backfire, why cultural alignment and killer questions matter more than country reputation, and how a focus on quality accelerates innovation and go-to-market success. You'll also hear insider insights on thriving in the age of AI, pitfalls to avoid when scaling your tech team, and his hard-won tips for navigating the “build versus buy” debate. Whether you're a founder, CTO, or business leader eyeing your next growth leap, this conversation promises to make you rethink everything you thought you knew about technical outsourcing. Some areas we explore in this episode include: Value of Technical Partnerships: Why seeing outsourced relationships as true partnerships leads to better success.Selecting the Right Tech Partner: The challenges and complexities in identifying and vetting ideal software agencies.Outforce AI's Matchmaking Approach: How Sean's company uses data and detailed vetting to match clients and agencies.Company Evolution: The shift from Global Talent Accelerator to Outforce AI, and the impact of COVID on the business model.Speed vs. Quality vs. Cost (“Trilemma”): The tradeoffs in outsourcing and why prioritizing quality is key.Cultural & Communication Barriers: Navigating cross-cultural differences and building effective communication in remote teams.Effective Go-to-Market Strategies: Leveraging agency networks for faster B2B customer acquisition.Emergence of AI in Development: The rising role of AI/LLMs in coding, efficiency, and operational change.Best Practices for Managing Outsourced Teams: Integrating, supporting, and communicating with remote or agency teams.Build vs. Buy Decision & Post-Launch Needs: When to build in-house, outsource, or partner, and how to handle post-launch support and knowledge transfer.And much, much more...

Google now estimates that the specs for a Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC), which can break conventional public key encryption in a useful amount of time, are lower than they had previously estimated…by 95%. Given the breadth and pace of advancement in quantum computing, this makes the advent of the CRQC likely to happen years... Read more »

This conversation blew me away. Shyra Melo is 27 years old. First generation Colombian-American. And tomorrow she's ringing the bell at the Chicago Board of Trade as part of a company going public. But here's the kicker. Six years ago she was just a 21-year-old who heard about this Bitcoin thing on the news and decided to invest. Shyra's journey started when she kept hearing about Bitcoin everywhere. Financial advisors were telling her it would never grow. She decided to ignore them and invest anyway. That curiosity about crypto led her deeper into blockchain technology. She started understanding the real value wasn't in the coins but in the underlying tech. The chains. The propositions. The actual problems they were solving. Then she met Jason Melo. Her now husband and CTO who founded Paxo. She had a vision for privacy solutions on blockchain. He was working at a unicorn company and wasn't sure about leaving for another startup. But the vision was there. They saw the opportunity to create something different. Privacy vaults on blockchain that separate identifiable information from data analysis. Her family immigrated from Colombia. Her grandmother came first out of love. Then brought the daughters over. Including Shyra's mom who became a homeowner on her own. Powerful women showing what's possible. Now Shyra's a woman in tech at 27 years old building privacy solutions that keep kids safe. That's the American dream right there. This episode is about curiosity leading to opportunity. About mentally stepping into where you know you're going before you get there. About the difference between professionals and facade. And about how six years of consistent vision and execution can take you from Bitcoin beginner to public company executive.Connect:Connect with Rick: https://linktr.ee/mrrickjordanConnect with Shayra: https://www.instagram.com/shayra.me/ Subscribe & Review to ALL IN with Rick Jordan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RickJordanALLINAbout Shayra:Driven by the revolutionary potential of decentralized technologies, I've been actively involved in the crypto space since 2018. As a seasoned investor, I've successfully advised and built numerous projects across DeFi, SocialFi, and RWA sectors. My expertise lies in crafting innovative token-economic systems that incentivize sustainable value growth.Beyond investments, I'm deeply passionate about building open, decentralized protocols that empower users. This passion led me to co-found TouchBrick, a startup at the forefront of Web3 interaction. With our groundbreaking technology, we're transforming how users engage with the blockchain.Bringing one of my portfolio companies into a successful IPO on the CBOE. This experience provided invaluable insights into scaling and navigating complex financial markets.I'm a firm believer in fostering inclusion and breaking barriers within the tech industry. As a first-generation Latin American woman, I strive to pave the way for others by actively mentoring and supporting diverse talent.

Brian Balfour is the founder of Reforge, the former VP of Growth at HubSpot, and a student (and teacher) of product growth. Brian has studied every major platform shift—from Facebook to Apple to Google—and he's spotted a pattern that's about to repeat with ChatGPT.In this conversation, you'll learn:1. The 4-step cycle every platform follows (and why ChatGPT just entered step 2)2. Why ChatGPT's platform launch could be bigger than Facebook's early platform3. The exact signals that ChatGPT will launch a third-party platform within six months4. Why you have six months (not years) to make your platform bet5. Why companies that don't integrate with ChatGPT will lose to competitors that do6. How Zynga grew to $1B by betting on Facebook's platform early (before it was obvious)7. Why so few companies are actually doing what they need to be doing right now—Brought to you by:DX—The developer intelligence platform designed by leading researchers: http://getdx.com/lennyBasecamp—The famously straightforward project management system from 37signals: https://www.basecamp.com/lennyMiro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life: https://miro.com/lenny—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/why-chatgpt-will-be-the-next-big-growth-channel-brian-balfour—My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/170294620/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Brian Balfour:• X: https://twitter.com/bbalfour• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbalfour/• Website: https://brianbalfour.com/• Substack: https://blog.brianbalfour.com/• Podcast: https://www.reforge.com/podcast/unsolicited-feedback—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome back, Brian!(04:13) The changing landscape of product growth(05:09) The importance of distribution(08:14) The role of new distribution platforms(09:45) The four-step cycle of distribution platforms(17:38) Examples of platform cycles(30:01) The rise of ChatGPT(44:47) The future of AI agents(46:01) Preferred partners and platform credibility(47:18) Monetization mechanisms and free tiers(48:14) Betting strategies for startups(01:04:34) Adopting AI tools: challenges and strategies(01:08:41) The importance of hard constraints(01:14:23) Effective AI adoption in companies(01:19:05) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• The Next Great Distribution Shift: https://blog.brianbalfour.com/p/the-next-great-distribution-shift• Brian Balfour: 10 lessons on career, growth, and life: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-balfour-10-lessons-on-career• This Week #9: 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