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AI Assisted Coding: Agile Meets AI—How to Code Fast Without Breaking Things, With Llewellyn Falco In this BONUS episode we explore the practice of coding with AI—not just the buzzwords, but the real-world experience. Our guest, Llewellyn Falco, has been learning by doing, exploring the space of AI-assisted coding from the experimental and intuitive—what some call vibecoding—to the more structured world of professional, world-class software engineering. This is a conversation for practitioners who want to understand what's actually happening on the ground when we code with AI. Understanding Vibecoding "You can now program without looking at code. When you're in that space, vibecoding is the word we're using to say, we are programming in a way that does not relate to programming last year." The software development landscape shifted dramatically in early 2025. Vibecoding represents a fundamental change in how we create software—programming without constantly looking at the code itself. This approach removes many traditional limitations around technology, language, and device constraints, allowing developers to move seamlessly between different contexts. However, this power comes with responsibility, as developers can now move so fast that traditional safety practices become even more critical. From Concept to Working App in 15 Minutes "We wrote just a markdown page of ‘here's what we want this to look like'. And then we fed that to Claude Code. And 15 minutes later we had a working app on the phone." At the Agile 2025 conference in Denver, Llewellyn participated in a hackathon focused on helping psychologists prevent child abuse. Working with customer Amanda, a psychologist, and data scientist Rachel, the team identified a critical problem: clinicians weren't using the most effective parenting intervention technique because recording 60 micro-interactions in 5 minutes was too difficult and time-consuming. The team's approach embodied lean startup principles turned up to eleven. After understanding the customer's needs through exposition and conversation, they created a simple markdown specification and used Claude Code to generate a working mobile app in just 15 minutes. When Amanda tested it, she was moved to tears—after 20 years of trying to make progress on this problem, she finally had hope. Over three days, the team released 61 iterations, constantly getting feedback and refining the solution. Iterative Development Still Matters When Coding With AI "We need to see things working to know what to deliver next. That's never going to change. Unless you're building something that's already there." The team's success wasn't about writing a complete requirements document upfront. Instead, they delivered a minimal viable product quickly, tested it with real users, and iterated based on feedback. This agile approach proved essential even—or especially—when working with AI. One breakthrough came when Amanda used the number keypad instead of looking at her phone screen. With her full attention on the training video she'd watched hundreds of times, she noticed an interaction she had missed before. At that moment, the team knew they had created real value, regardless of what additional features they might build. Good Engineering Practices Without Looking at Code "We asked it to do good engineering practices, even though we didn't really understand what it was doing. We just sort of say, okay, yeah, that seems sensible." A critical moment came when the code had grown large and complex. Rather than diving into the code themselves, Llewellyn and his partner Lotta asked the AI to refactor the code to make a panel easy to switch before actually making the change. They verified functionality worked through manual testing but never looked at how the refactoring was implemented. This demonstrates that developers can maintain good practices like refactoring and clean architecture even when working at a higher level of abstraction. Key practices for AI-assisted development include: Don't accept AI's default settings—they're based on popularity, not best practices Prime the AI with the practices you want it to use through configuration files Tell AI to be honest and help you avoid mistakes, not just be agreeable Ask for explanations of architecture and evaluate whether approaches make sense Keep important decisions documented in markdown files that can be referenced later “The documentation is now executable. I can turn it into code” "The documentation is now executable. I can turn it into code. If I had to choose between losing my documentation or losing my code, I would keep the docs. I think I could regenerate the code pretty easily." In this new paradigm, documentation takes on new importance—it becomes the specification from which code can be regenerated. The team created and continuously updated markdown files for project context, architecture, and individual features. This practice allowed them to reset AI context when needed while maintaining continuity of their work. The workflow was bidirectional: sometimes they'd write documentation first and have AI generate code; other times they'd build features iteratively and have AI update the documentation. This approach using tools like Super Whisper for voice-to-text made creating and maintaining documentation effortless. Remove Deterministic Tasks from AI "AI is sloppy. It's inconsistent. Everything that can be deterministic—take it out. AI can write that code. But don't make AI do repetitive tasks." A crucial principle emerged: anything that needs to be consistently and repeatedly correct should be automated with traditional code, not left to AI. The team wrote shell scripts for tasks like auto-incrementing version numbers and created git hooks to ensure these scripts ran automatically. They also automated file creation with dates at the top, removing the need for AI to track temporal information. This principle works both ways—deterministic logic should be removed from underneath AI (via scripts and hooks) and from above AI (via orchestration scripts that call AI in loops with verification steps in between). Anti-Patterns to Avoid "The biggest anti-pattern is you're not committing frequently. I really want the ability to drop my context and revert my changes at a moment's notice." The primary anti-pattern when coding with AI is failing to commit frequently to version control. The ability to quickly drop context, revert changes, and start fresh becomes essential when working at this pace. Getting important decisions into documentation files and code into version control enables rapid experimentation without fear of losing work. Other challenges include knowing when to focus on the right risks. The team had to navigate competing priorities—customers wanted certain UX features, but the team identified data collection and storage as the critical unknown risk that needed solving first. This required diplomatic firmness in prioritizing work based on technical risk assessment rather than just user requests. Essential Tools for AI-Assisted Development "If you are using AI by going to a website, that is not what we are talking about here." To work effectively with AI, developers need agentic tools that can interact with files and run programs, not just chat interfaces. Recommended tools include: Claude Code (CLI for file interaction) Windsurf (VS Code-like interface) Cursor (code editor with AI integration) RooCode (alternative option) Super Whisper (voice-to-text transcription for Mac) Most developers working at this level have disabled safety guards, allowing AI to run programs without asking permission each time. While this carries risks, committing frequently to version control provides the safety net needed for rapid experimentation. The Power of Voice Interaction "Most of the time coding now looks like I'm talking. It's almost like Star Trek—you're talking to the computer and then code shows up." Using voice transcription tools like Super Whisper transformed the development experience. Speaking instead of typing not only increased speed but also changed the nature of communication with AI. When speaking, developers naturally provide more context and explanation than when typing, leading to better results from AI systems. This proved especially valuable in a crowded conference room where Super Whisper could filter out background noise and accurately transcribe the speakers' voices. The tool enabled natural, conversational interaction with development tools. Balancing Speed with Safety Over three days, the team released 61 times without comprehensive automated testing, focusing instead on validating user value through manual testing with the actual customer. However, after the hackathon, Llewellyn added automated testing by creating a test plan document through voice dictation, having AI clean it up and expand it, then generating Puppeteer tests and shell scripts to run them—all in about 40 minutes. This demonstrates a pragmatic approach: when exploring and validating with users, manual testing may suffice; but for ongoing maintenance and confidence, automated tests remain valuable and can be generated efficiently with AI assistance. The Future of Software Development "If you want to make something, there could not be a better time than now." The skills required for effective software development are shifting. Understanding how to assess risk, knowing when to commit code, maintaining good engineering practices, and finding creative solutions within system constraints remain critical. What's changing is that these skills are now applied at a higher level of abstraction, with AI handling much of the detailed implementation. The space is evolving rapidly—practices that work today may need adjustment in months. Developers need to continuously experiment, stay current with new tools and models, and develop instincts for working effectively with AI systems. The fundamentals of agile development—rapid iteration, customer feedback, risk assessment, and incremental delivery—matter more than ever. About Llewellyn Falco Llewellyn is an Agile and XP (Extreme Programming) expert with over two decades of experience in Java, OO design, and technical practices like TDD, refactoring, and continuous delivery. He specializes in coaching, teaching, and transforming legacy code through clean code, pair programming, and mob programming. You can link with Llewellyn Falco on LinkedIn.

Christopher Brock, founder of Primary Hosting and Quantum Proof, joins Jeff Bloomfield for a mind-bending conversation on the rise of sovereign AI, post-quantum encryption, and how generative AI is reshaping both business and personal life. As Chief Information Security Officer for the Piqua Shawnee Tribe of Alabama and creator of the 300,000+ member Facebook group AI for Business and Life, Brock bridges ancient wisdom, advanced math, and cutting-edge tech to explore how AI can protect—not exploit—human identity, culture, and data. AI isn't just changing business—it's redefining the boundaries of human intelligence, creativity, and security. Christopher Brock shows us the future where AI meets quantum computing, tribal sovereignty meets technology, and cybersecurity meets consciousness. Whether you're a CEO, creator, or just curious about the next tech revolution, this episode will change how you see data, privacy, and possibility itself. Sovereign AI is about protection—of identity, culture, and innovation, not just efficiency. Quantum computing could crack modern encryption in seconds, forcing an urgent rethinking of cybersecurity. Quantum Proof aims to make data “unhackable” using a new mathematical model that predicts prime numbers. AI and quantum together are “steroids on steroids”—powerful but potentially perilous if not ethically guided. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) has become an organized dark-web industry with customer support desks. Data harvesting is happening now—hackers store encrypted data today, waiting for quantum tools to unlock it later. The AI learning curve starts with usage—use the tools yourself before delegating to a tech team. LLMs (like ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Gemini) are modern-day PhDs in your pocket—only valuable if you engage them daily. SEO is dead—AI ranking is here. Businesses must adapt to “AI discoverability” instead of traditional Google search. If you ignore AI, you'll be left behind. Brock says plainly: “Use it—or miss where the world's going.” Time Topic 00:00 Opening banter: building AI platforms and UX importance 03:36 Introduction: Christopher Brock and his work 07:41 Speaking at MIT, launching Quantum Proof 09:21 The rise of AI for Business and Life community (300k+ members) 17:09 Brock's background: from student government to tech startups 23:50 COVID pivot, tribal leadership, and founding Primary Hosting 25:47 The birth of Quantum Proof and post-quantum encryption 28:06 Quantum computing explained (for humans!) 34:58 The math and philosophy behind Brock's new algorithms 35:53 Why today's encryption—and even blockchain—isn't safe 41:19 Ransomware-as-a-Service: the digital mob economy 45:51 How everyday people should start using AI 49:03 Building personalized AI agents and data ecosystems 52:24 The death of SEO and the rise of AI discoverability 54:31 Where to find Chris and what's next in AI & Quantum tech

If you're in a UX job search and wondering, “Is it just me, or is UX hiring slower than ever?” you're not imagining it. In this episode, we chat with Heather Cassar, VP of People at Narmie (a fintech startup) who brings 15+ years of experience leading hiring, people strategy, and global team growth at companies like Cash App, Uber, Block, and more. Heather brings first hand experience about what's actually happening in UX and Product hiring, on both the startup and enterprise side.In our conversation, we dig into why companies may take longer to hire, what's changing in how hiring decisions are made, and what UX candidates can do to stand out, even when it feels like you're sending resumes into a void.Whether you're actively applying or quietly watching the market, this episode will give you perspective and relief. Heather breaks down what's happening behind the scenes of hiring pipelines right now and reminds us: just because it's taking longer doesn't mean you're doing it wrong. There are still ways to stand out, you just need a UX job search strategy that reflects the reality of today's job market.Topics discussed:Why it now takes 12+ weeks (or more) to hire for UX rolesWhat's causing hesitation on both sides of the hiring tableHow candidate caution is slowing down the top of the funnelWhy Heather says contract roles are NOT a red flag, and can lead to full-timeWhat hiring managers actually look for in resumes and portfoliosTips for standing out even when the job market feels saturatedThe value of clarity, connection, and showing real outcomesHow to tell your story without overselling or downplaying your experienceTimestamps:00:00 – Intro & about Heather's background00:45 – Why UX hiring feels “wild” right now04:00 – What's slowing down the hiring process from the company side06:30 – The return of more rigorous headcount approval07:15 – Why candidates are hesitant to even take recruiter calls08:30 – The emotional risk of leaving one “meh” job for another09:15 – Are contract roles bad? Heather's surprising take10:30 – Why contract roles aren't a red flag to hiring managers11:30 – What companies actually want to see on a resume12:30 – The importance of storytelling over perfection13:45 – How Heather screens for “intentionality” in candidates15:00 – The challenge of employer branding at smaller companies16:10 – Why “unicorn” job descriptions confuse candidates17:20 – Heather's thoughts on AI-generated portfolios and resumes18:30 – Referrals vs. cold applications: which one matters more?19:45 – Heather's take on design exercises and case studies22:30 – Why clarity + connection beats overly polished language25:15 – Common mistakes candidates make in storytelling28:45 – How to stay confident during a slow job search34:10 – Heather's advice to mid-career UX pros feeling stuck40:25 – Closing thoughts & where to connect with Heather

Episode web page: https://bit.ly/42dkHi0 ----------------------- Episode summary: In this thought-provoking episode of Insights Unlocked, host Lija Hogan sits down with Dr. John Whalen—cognitive scientist, author, and founder of Brilliant Experience—to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way teams conduct customer research. With deep expertise at the intersection of UX and cognitive science, John shares how his team has integrated AI tools like synthetic users, AI moderators, and automated analysis into their research workflows. But rather than replacing human researchers, John makes the case for how AI can accelerate and augment our work, expand inclusivity, and even inspire better human-to-human interviews. He shares practical advice, lessons learned from hands-on experimentation, and the importance of skepticism, context, and strategic thinking when working with AI-powered tools. Whether you're excited or apprehensive about AI, this conversation offers a grounded, insightful look at the future of UX research and how to prepare for it. Key topics discussed: Why human-to-human research still matters in an AI-enhanced world The surprising effectiveness of AI-moderated interviews How synthetic users can support ideation and stakeholder engagement Using AI as a strategic tool for preparing, scaling, and synthesizing research Ethical considerations and the importance of context when interpreting AI-generated insights Future trends: continuous learning, new research workflows, and evolving team roles Why curiosity and prompt engineering are essential skills for modern researchers Episode Links: John Whalen on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwhalen/) Podcast: AI for UX ( https://bit.ly/ai-for-ux-podcast) Course: AI for Customer Research: https://maven.com/john-whalen/ai-skills-for-research Brilliant Experience website ( https://www.brilliantexperience.com/) Free Synthetic User Resource: https://maven.com/p/4d211a  Book: Design for How People Think https://bit.ly/dfhpt  Lija Hogan on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lija-hogan-894769/) Nathan Isaacs on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanisaacs/) Learn more about Insights Unlocked: https://www.usertesting.com/podcast

Dana Love, founder of PoobahAI (exited 5 companies, PhD in economics), breaks down why Web3 lags mainstream adoption and how AI-built software can unlock the space: “the future of Web3 is coding without coders.” We cover: the zero→one grind, macro shifts (globalization → nationalization), inflation realities, and why blockchains need to drop the barrier to projects, devs, and users. Dana shares Poobah's approach—virtual co-founder, multi-chain no/low-code, pre-audited on-chain digital objects, and real showcases (NFT ticketing, RWA real estate, car auction). We also talk go-to-market (students & exec MBAs), chain partnerships, and their seed round.Timestamps[00:00] Dana's thesis: coding without coders is Web3's future[00:01] Background: exits, policy PhD, AI/ML → crypto since 2011[00:02] Patterns from 5+ exits: first $1 of revenue + investment; hearing “your baby is ugly”[00:04] Macro: globalization → nationalization; inflation dynamics & wages[00:07] Startup stages: 0→1 vs 1→10 vs 10→50—don't over-process the first customer[00:08] Why Web3 adoption lags: tooling, UX, paucity of devs/projects/users[00:10] Public vs private chains; why transparency is a feature for upstarts[00:11] Naming Poobah & the “many hats” founder[00:12] Poobah overview: virtual co-founder, on-chain generation, digital objects (pre-audited contracts)[00:15] Code quality: making no-code generate good code; best-practice RAG/context[00:17] Focus: Web3 first—massive untapped value[00:18] GTM: students, MBAs, exec MBAs → enterprise wedge[00:19] Case: Princeton CS student ships NFT ticketing as a vibe-coder[00:20] B2B: chain licenses to drop coding barrier to near-zero[00:22] The “hackathon circus” & why broadening the builder base matters[00:23] Non-dev creators as founders: fine-arts → sticky NFTs[00:24] The Shopify moment for Web3 (payments/regulatory context)[00:27] RWAs: real estate fractionalization; car auctions; built in weeks[00:30] Will AI replace devs? Senior vs junior leverage; law firm analogy[00:36] Market will rebalance skills & pay; seniors x AI = force multiplier[00:37] Roadmap (6–12 mo): low-code launch → no-code, multi-chain MCP, virtual co-founder[00:38] The ask: chain partnerships, seed syndication, universities & exec MBAsConnecthttps://poobah.ai/https://www.linkedin.com/company/poobahai/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danalove/https://x.com/DanaFLoveDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Episode Summary:In this episode, Eric Weiss sits down with Andy Ballester, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of GoFundMe and EyePop.ai, to unpack the highs, lows, and lessons of building category-defining startups. Andy shares how an early college job at a software startup sparked his passion for technology, why he bootstrapped GoFundMe into a global fundraising platform, and what it took to scale from two founders to a household brand that processed over a billion dollars in giving.Andy also reveals the insights behind his newest venture, EyePop.ai, a computer vision platform making AI accessible to developers and businesses across industries. He explains how modern visual intelligence can turn everyday images and video into actionable data—from analyzing pickleball swings to inspecting drone footage of rooftops—and why speed, lean teams, and clear product design are essential in today's fast-moving AI landscape.Listeners will learn:How GoFundMe evolved from a simple savings concept into the world's leading personal fundraising site The technical and UX hurdles of early fintech and how Andy's team overcame them Why bootstrapping worked for GoFundMe but venture funding is key for AI startups The critical role of co-founders, emotional resilience, and a “stoic CEO” mindset in surviving the startup grind Practical advice for founders on team building, product iteration, and staying ahead of AI's rapid innovation curve Whether you're a first-time founder, a product leader, or an investor tracking the next wave of AI infrastructure, Andy's journey offers a masterclass in startup strategy, growth, and perseverance. Don't forget to subscribe to the Chaos to Clarity Podcast for more invaluable episodes to help you grow your business and stay ahead of the curve!To reach out to Eric, visit https://chaostoclarity.io/

Miljan is the Founder and CEO of Primal. Bitcoin is an open protocol for money, nostr is an open protocol for speech, Primal brings the power of both into an easy to use interface for everyone.Search Primal in your favorite app store!Miljan on Nostr: https://primal.net/miljanEPISODE: 180BLOCK: 917284PRICE: 842 sats per dollar(00:00) Ten31 retreat(01:02) Retreat impressions and collaboration(01:32) How many bitcoiners(03:01) Estimating self custody users and real audience sizes(05:09) Stalled growth and focusing Primal on Bitcoiners(06:07) Curated "Getting Started" invite packs(09:14) Solving empty feeds: recommendations vs. decentralization(12:02) Improving follow discovery(14:53) Retention over onboarding: first-touch UX matters(16:11) Empowering users with tools, not surveillance models(18:08) Aligning incentives: Primal's user-paid model(19:42) Live streaming on Nostr: open spec meets clean UI(22:20) Not competing with TikTok: high-signal over dopamine(25:06) Platform risk for streamers and Nostr's modular freedom(28:05) Unified chat, zaps, and the magic of interoperable apps(29:25) Nostr's organic growth(31:06) Creators' final destination(34:50) AI in social: open models, features, and roadmap thoughts(41:05) Deepfakes, authenticity, and signed content value(46:02) Keys, key-rotation, and building resilient identity tools(49:28) Practical key management: tradeoffs from phone to multisig(53:12) Closing thoughtsmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Omni Talk's Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga join Groceryshop's Rocquan Lucas and Ben Miller for the official key takeaways session live from the state at Groceryshop 2025, covering the biggest themes, surprising data points, and provocative predictions from the show. In this comprehensive recap session recorded live on the final day of Groceryshop 2025, the panel share and discuss: -The Changing Consumer: Health-conscious shopping reached unprecedented levels at this year's show. Sessions on GLP-1 medications, functional foods, and better-for-you products were packed as retailers and brands grapple with how dietary preferences and wellness trends are reshaping shopping behavior and store formats. Learn why companies like Danone and Chobani are winning with health positioning and how this impacts everything from loyalty programs to main shop destination decisions. -Agentic AI & Trust: AI has moved from hype to practical application. Discover how consumer trust in AI recommendations is evolving, why the shift from SEO to generative engine optimization (GEO) matters, and what it means for investment in earned and shared media over paid channels. Walmart's mission-based homepage and the role of AI in transforming entire customer experiences take center stage. -In-Store Efficiency & Operations: The panel reveals why operational technology delivers the strongest ROI right now. From inventory visibility and shelf intelligence to electronic shelf labels and reducing associate workload, learn which technologies are making stores more productive and why the focus has shifted to backend operations before customer-facing innovations. Digital Demand Creation: Explore the evolution of how brands create awareness and drive purchases through creators, influencers, and content strategies. Understand the balance between planned campaigns and opportunistic viral response, plus why mental availability matters as much as physical availability in today's grocery landscape. -Retail Media Evolution: Enter the “Age of Reckoning” for retail media in grocery. Learn why successful networks must activate both stores and online, move beyond just converting trade spend to capturing brand dollars, and deliver full-funnel experiences rather than just lower-funnel conversion. -Automation Economics & Future Predictions: Ocado CEO Tim Steiner's provocative question sparked debate: Will automated warehouses eventually be cheaper to operate than hypermarkets? The panel discusses this prediction, third-party delivery marketplace dependencies, and whether the industry can afford to be wrong about the future of automation. -Practical Challenges: Technology integration pain points, the need for vendor consolidation, macro-economic headwinds including cautious consumers and declining units, plus the importance of associate tool UX for Gen Z employee retention. -Key Topics: Groceryshop 2025 recap, health-conscious consumer trends, agentic AI adoption, retail media networks, in-store technology, warehouse automation, digital marketing, influencer strategies, operational efficiency, technology integration, workforce technology Subscribe for comprehensive grocery and retail industry insights! Music by hooksounds.com #GroceryShop2025 #AgenticAI #GLP1 #RetailMedia #GroceryTech #HealthConsciousShopping #Automation

Curious to hear your thoughts .Please share them here: LinkedinIn this episode of Future of UX, we dive into one of the most controversial topics in design right now: synthetic users.These AI-generated “users” promise fast, cheap, scalable insights — but can they really replace talking to real people? I'll walk you through:What synthetic users actually are and how they're createdThe tools and platforms already being used in UX researchA real-world example comparing synthetic vs. real user interviewsBenefits like speed, inclusivity, and early idea testingThe risks: shallow answers, bias, lack of emotional depth, and ethical concernsWhat the future holds for synthetic users and how designers should approach themWhether you're curious, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this episode will give you the full picture. Spoiler: empathy can't be simulated.Interesting resources:

On this episode of the Mastery Unleashed Podcast, host Christie Ruffino dives deep into the evolving world of AI-powered marketing with UX design expert and digital strategist Ginny Delaitre. Ginny shares her journey from architecture student to mobile app developer and now founder of VDS Digital Agency, where she helps entrepreneurs blend human-centered branding with smart AI tools.The conversation centers around how to use AI—especially AI agents—ethically and effectively without sacrificing your brand's authenticity. Ginny unpacks the power of UX marketing, a user-experience-first approach to content and brand strategy. She explains why “content without strategy is just noise,” and how to automate smartly while staying deeply connected to your audience.Listeners will learn how to:Avoid “clickbait” automation trapsUse custom GPTs and AI agents for blog creation, email management, and social schedulingImplement the “human in the loop” model to keep messaging aligned and humanLeverage AI as a tool—not a crutch—for intentional, brand-driven marketing ABOUT GINNYVirginie "Ginny" Delaitre is an award-winning marketer and the founder of UX Marketing, a groundbreaking methodology that combines user experience (UX) with modern marketing. As the Founder and CEO of VDS Digital Agency and the UX Marketing Institute (UXMI), she is setting new standards for how brands integrate the user journey into their marketing strategies. GET GINNY'S GENEROUS GIFTUX Marketing Action PlanACCESS THIS GIFT AND MANY MORE LINKS SHARED ON THE SHOWhttps://vdsdigitalagency.com/https://linkedin.com/in/virginiedelaitrehttps://instagram.com/vdsdigitalagency ABOUT OUR SHOWMastery Unleashed is a podcast for success-driven women who want to empower their thoughts, design their dream businesses, and build beautiful lives that are aligned with their destinies—hosted by Bestselling Author and Business Strategist Christie Ruffino.Each episode features today's top influencers and entrepreneurs on the rise as they share empowering stories and ninja tips meant to become the FUEL that will ignite a positive change in YOUR life and the lives of others.ABOUT OUR FREE GIFT VAULT GET THIS GIFT AND MANY MORE HERE: https://masteryunleashedpodcast.com/gift-signup/

In this episode of PodRocket, Adam Argyle and Kevin Powell discuss the results of the latest State of CSS survey and share how new capabilities like functions, mixins, nesting, and container queries are changing the way developers approach styling. We dive into the ongoing conversation around Tailwind and pre-processors, and look at the practical impact of features such as scroll driven animations, view transitions, and cascade layers. Adam and Kevin also explain how advances like relative color syntax and app property are making CSS variables more dynamic and reliable. Along the way, we touch on browser interoperability and imagine what's ahead for CSS, from motion blur to fit text and beyond. Links Adam Argyle Website: https://nerdy.dev X: https://x.com/argyleink LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamargyle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBGr3ZMcV5jke40_Wrv3fNA GitHub: https://github.com/argyleink Kevin Powell Website: https://www.kevinpowell.co X: https://x.com/kevinjpowell BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kevinpowell.co Mastodon: front-end.social/@kevinpowell Github: https://github.com/kevin-powell YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kevinpowell Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kevinpowellcss Resources State of CSS 2025: https://2025.stateofcss.com Chapters 01:00 Why CSS Remains Irreplaceable 05:00 Misunderstandings About CSS 09:00 Is CSS a Programming Language 12:00 Pre-processors, Post-processors, and Native Features 15:00 Too Many Features in CSS 18:00 The CSS Learning Curve and Growth Cycle 19:30 Resources for Keeping Up with CSS 20:30 New CSS Functions Explained 23:00 Complexity and Abstractions in CSS 24:00 Browser Collaboration and Interop 30:00 Using New CSS Features in Production 36:00 The App Property Feature 41:00 Future CSS Features Wishlist 46:00 Final Thoughts on CSS in 2025 48:00 Outro and Guest Links We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Em, at emily.kochanek@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanek@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guests: Adam Argyle and Kevin Powell.

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Without a doubt, the user experience (UX) component in software development is critical in driving user satisfaction, retention, and adoption. In this podcast episode, we are joined once again by Janice Alexander and Brittney Samuels to discuss the findings of their latest UX in the Caribbean study. During our conversation, the duo shared, among other things:   *  important findings from the current research;   *  the “talent paradox” the survey revealed;   *  the certification versus formal qualifications conundrum that exists; and   *  the supply versus demand dynamic in today's job market.   The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)       Enjoyed the episode?  Do rate the show and leave us a review!       Also, connect with us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTPulse/   Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/ictpulse/   Twitter –  https://twitter.com/ICTPulse   LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/company/3745954/admin/   Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/qnUtj    Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support:  Mayra Bonilla Lopez   ---------------

What you don't know about artificial intelligence (AI) can really harm you (and your health). Considering there's so much misinformation everywhere you look and AI is a real thing you can't avoid, managing your digital footprint is vital… so where do you begin?Tech consultant and UX researcher Rachel Miles returns to dissect the pros and cons of AI and how it can be a valuable tool so long as you use it properly this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Rachel and her expertise in AI and other computing technologies at her Renaissance Rachel and Conscious Navigator websites. Check out Rachel's free AI course — Navigate AI Consciously in 7 Days — at this link.Listen to her Renaissance Rachel podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download them and on YouTube. Order Rachel's ebook, A Conscious Navigator's Guide to AI, here. Find her on social media via Facebook and Instagram.Previous conversation: https://paulchek.com/blog/podcast-episodes/episode-317-rachel-miles-making-technology-work-for-you/ Timestamps9:53 The great equalizer.21:24 Artificial intelligence is no more or less than a large pattern synthesis engine that has been trained on lots of data and is not conscious.31:22 Humans need to stay in the loop on AI development so we don't give it too much power over our lives.41:47 Avoiding AI tools completely and not understanding them make you much you more vulnerable to manipulation.55:48 Did you know AI (or Google) doesn't generate completely accurate information?1:06:21 Bad algorithms and coding lead to biased, non-factual data.1:14:07 It takes a lot of computing power to train AI models.1:23:49 The environmental cost of AI versus the benefits.1:30:20 AI is designed to give you answers and opinions even when it's wrong.ResourcesThe ELIZA effectQualiaFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyPaul's Dream Interpretation workshop We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Jim and Leah dive headfirst into a whirlwind chat that covers everything from the fine distinctions between puppets and marionettes to the equally delicate art of building great user experiences. Leah shares her fascinating journey from a Medieval French literature course at Berkeley to leading UX research at companies like Slack, Spotify, Instagram, and Mozilla. Along the way, they tackle why users often don't honestly know what they want, how to avoid building a product no one asked for (looking at you, Juicero), and why good design begins with understanding both people and teams. It's a conversation about people problems disguised as tech problems—with a few detours into bad movie references, car oil changes, and the mythical Trojan horse. Grab your headphones, settle in, and prepare to laugh, learn, and maybe rethink what “user experience” really means.

Today, I'm joined by Brian Keller, co-founder and CEO of Rorra.    Prioritizing design excellence, Rorra sells user-friendly water filters that deliver cleaner, safer drinking and bathing water — backed by NSF testing and transparent performance reports.   In this episode, we discuss building trust in the water filtration category.   We also cover:   Design and UX philosophy Direct-to-consumer vs. retail strategy Educating consumers without scare tactics   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast   Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe   Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    Rorra's Website: https://rorra.com/  Rorra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorrawater/  Rorra's X: https://x.com/rorrawater  Rorra's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rorrawater    -   The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities.   Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/  Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/  Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/   Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction  (00:25) Brian's background and founding story behind Rorra  (02:30) Researching existing water filtration options and market gaps  (05:15) Product development challenges and manufacturing in stainless steel  (07:15) Building business model and raising capital pre-product  (09:35) Design philosophy and user experience considerations  (11:30) Consumer education and "What's in Your Water" platform  (14:10) Messaging strategy around microplastics and forever chemicals  (16:20) Positioning as health and wellness vs. kitchen appliance  (18:15) Customer segmentation from biohackers to new mothers  (20:15) Partnership strategy with health and wellness influencers  (23:20) Direct-to-consumer vs. retail distribution considerations  (25:40) Filter replacement strategy and subscription model  (28:10) Future product roadmap and staying focused on water  (30:35) Long-term vision as trusted water quality information source  (31:05) Conclusion  

Brian Niccol is on a mission to change how you get your morning coffee, and on this episode, we learn how in Niccol's first public interview since taking over as Starbucks CEO a year ago.  We also run down the latest news on NikeSkims' first lookbook, Apple's Liquid Glass launch, and Amazon's settlement over its deceptive UX — the “Iliad Flow.”  Then, we close the episode with a new game: Hot or not…but for design. 

This week, shares a talk from 2021 for the Students of UXD, where he demystified and provided several insights about UX and how to optimize your learning journey. Check it out.REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

配信150回目を迎えた今回は、東海道新幹線の大幅遅延で見えたJRの対応やアプリの便利さの話から、後半はSUVのオフロードモードやトランスペアレント・ボンネットなど、最新の車載技術で盛り上がりました01:04 配信150回目（!!） 約3年間、毎週続いていることに自分たちが驚き02:53 東海道新幹線が敷地侵入で大幅遅延し東京に深夜着03:50 新幹線から乗り継ぎの終電に間に合わない乗客のために、東京駅に朝まで休憩できる車両が用意された06:02 EXアプリで遅延中でも予約変更ができ、新幹線の現在位置は他アプリでリアルタイムで確認11:18 JR「えきねっと」で予約した（紙の）切符はJR東日本エリア外では発券できない不便さ13:52 赤岳山荘までSUVのオフロードモードを使ったら車高を上げて悪路を走破できて超便利16:08 トランスペアレント・ボンネット機能：カメラを通して車の下の地面が見えてデコボコや岩を避けられる16:55 前方カメラで撮影した地形を車速に合わせて合成し、ボンネット下を透明に見せる技術17:20 パノラミックビュー：360度のカメラ映像を合成して上空からクルマを見た図に変換18:30 トランスペアレント・ボンネットが実際どう見えるのかを動画で見てみた19:29 美濃戸口の悪路を動画で見てみる − 超狭い山道、すれ違い渋滞、すれ違い用退避所22:57 メルセデスのGLC新型車は運転席から助手席まで全面ディスプレイパネルに23:57 メルセデスではデジタルだけで安全性を追求していくのではなくアナログ操作も共存させている25:43 デジタルバックミラーは綺麗に見えるが、距離感や奥行き感が肉眼と異なり酔う人もいるエピソード内で取り上げた情報へのリンク： トランスペアレント・ボンネットの動画 美濃戸口までの悪路テック業界で働く3人が、テクノロジーとクリエイティブに関するトピックを、視点を行き交わしながら語り合います。及川卓也 @takoratta プロダクトマネジメントとプロダクト開発組織づくりの専門家 自己紹介エピソード ep1, ep2関信浩 @NobuhiroSeki アメリカ・ニューヨークでスタートアップ投資を行う、何でも屋 自己紹介エピソード ep52上野美香 @mikamika59 マーケティング・プロダクトマネジメントを手掛けるフリーランス 自己紹介エピソード ep53Official X: @x_crossing_ https://x-crossing.com

Aryn Korpalski reminds us that research is as much about human connection

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop talks with Agustin Ferreira, founder of Neurona, an AI community in Buenos Aires. Their conversation moves through Argentina's history with economic crises and the rise of crypto as an alternative to failing institutions, the importance of Ethereum and smart contracts, the UX challenges that still plague crypto adoption, and how AI and agents could transform the way people interact with decentralized systems. They also explore the tension between TradFi and DeFi, questions of data privacy and surveillance, the shifting role of social networks, and even the cultural and philosophical meaning of decentralization. You can learn more about Agustin's work through Neurona on Twitter at Neurona.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Agustin shares how Argentina's economic crises and the Corralito shaped interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum, with smart contracts offering a way out of broken systems.00:10 They compare Bitcoin's simplicity with Ethereum's immutability and programmability, opening new use cases beyond money transfers.00:15 The discussion shifts to crypto's UX problem, from jargon and wallets to agents and AI smoothing the user experience, with projects like Gina Wallet and Gigabrain.00:20 Stewart's frustrations with NFTs and bridging tokens highlight why validators, restaking, and cross-chain complexity still matter for decentralization.00:25 Agustin reflects on TradFi merging with DeFi, the risk of losing core values, and how stablecoins and U.S. interest could spark a spike in crypto markets.00:30 They broaden into Web 2.0's walled gardens, the need for alternatives, and how AI, data privacy, and surveillance raise urgency for decentralized systems.00:35 Social networks, culture, and hypercapitalism come into focus, with Agustin questioning fantasy online lives and imagining more conscious connections.00:40 The conversation turns philosophical, exploring religion-like markets, self-knowledge, and the hope for technology that feels more human.00:45 Stewart and Agustin discuss off-grid living, AI as a tool for autonomy, and space exploration shaping future generations.00:50 Agustin brings in the metaverse, both its potential to connect people more deeply and the risk of centralization, closing with Neurona's mission in Buenos Aires.Key InsightsOne of the strongest themes Agustin brings forward is how Argentina's long history of economic crises and the Corralito in 2001 created a natural openness to crypto. For his generation, trust in the peso was destroyed early, and holding dollars became the norm. This made decentralized alternatives like Bitcoin and later Ethereum feel less like speculation and more like survival tools.Ethereum's introduction of smart contracts represented a decisive leap from Bitcoin's simple ledger into programmable, immutable agreements. For young Argentines, this opened a space to innovate and build projects that weren't dependent on fragile local institutions, and it felt like a path to opportunity in the midst of recurring instability.Agustin emphasizes that crypto still has a major UX problem. From confusing jargon to multiple wallets and bridges, it's far from intuitive. He sees AI agents playing a transformative role in making transactions and investments seamless, removing technical friction so people can use crypto without even realizing the complexity beneath it.Bridging across blockchains reveals both the promise and challenge of decentralization. Tokens must be locked, represented, and validated across chains, and while this creates resilience, it also adds layers of risk. Agustin hopes the future will feel “like magic,” where these processes disappear from the user's view.The rise of TradFi players in DeFi is double-edged. On one hand, it accelerates maturity and scale, but on the other, it risks eroding the original ethos of decentralization. Agustin worries about lost principles yet also anticipates a surge of new DeFi projects and stablecoin adoption driven by U.S. financial interests.Beyond finance, the conversation turns to the politics of data privacy and surveillance. Agustin argues that much of the motivation for decentralized systems is to resist manipulation, polarization, and weaponization of personal information—issues that AI will amplify unless paired with decentralized alternatives.Finally, both Stewart and Agustin reflect on culture, social networks, and even the metaverse. Agustin critiques hypercapitalism's fantasy-driven platforms and envisions technology that enables more authentic human connection. Whether through off-grid living, space exploration, or decentralized metaverse communities, he sees a need to balance innovation with deeper human and philosophical questions about freedom and meaning.

Think you need a perfect UX portfolio and hundreds of job applications to land a senior UX role? Think again.In this episode, UX career coach Sarah Doody talks with Laura, a former physician turned UX designer, about how she landed a Principal Product Design role, without even applying.Laura shares how she turned a contract job into a 2.5-year role at Cisco, why she joined Sarah Doody's UX career coaching program, Career Strategy Lab, twice. Laura also shares how staying ready (not scrambling) made all the difference when her UX contract ended. Spoiler: she was hired again within two weeks, and her new VP of Product found her on LinkedIn.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How Laura pivoted from medicine to UX and built her confidence along the way✔️ Why having just one solid case study was enough to land multiple interviews✔️ The key mindset shift that helped her stand out—even in a competitive market✔️ How staying visible on LinkedIn led to a job offer without applying✔️ Why portfolio perfectionism keeps talented UXers stuck✔️ The benefit of specializing in a niche like cybersecurity or networking✔️ How CSL's frameworks helped her lead, mentor, and present more confidentlyTimestamps:02:06 Laura's Career Journey and Success with Career Strategy Lab05:23 Importance of Testing and Networking09:06 Specialization and Job Search Strategy12:53 Applying Career Strategy Lab Skills in the Workplace17:39 Final Thoughts and Advice for Job Seekers19:29 Conclusion and Podcast Information20:09 Special Message for Job Seekers

My interview with Michael Bentley, CEO of Euler Labs. - DeFi adoption surged from zero to $3 billion on Euler in just nine months - Institutional players such as BlackRock and Apollo are tokenising money market funds on-chain - Stablecoin growth is driving new lending and borrowing markets in DeFi - Traditional fintechs are starting to use DeFi rails as back-end infrastructure - Retail adoption still faces UX and UI hurdles, but fintech integrations may bridge the gap - Michael predicts explosive growth if even a fraction of traditional finance moves on-chain - Despite risks like hacks and smart contract bugs, DeFi offers transparency and antifragility compared to traditional finance Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/42iIc9r  

Alex Shevchenko is the Co-Founder of Aurora & Defuse, pioneering next-gen UX with Intents and Chain Signatures for an agentic, user-first future. Defuse Labs develops NEAR Intents to enable seamless cross-chain interactions in an automated world, connecting AI, services, and financial applications. Alex is on a mission to make blockchain invisible, creating seamless, secure, and intuitive crypto experiences for everyday users.In this conversation, we discuss:- In crypto, we have investors, not users - AI & Intents - User-owned AI - Building Rainbow Bridge and Aurora - Decentralized Confidential Machine Learning (DCML) - The AI LLM lifecycle - How AI agents will power the crypto economy - The importance of chain abstraction - NEAR intents are unlocking autonomous finance - Creating intuitive automated agent workflows - AI agents that can transact, adapt, and execute cross-chainAurora Labs Website: auroralabs.devX: @auroraisnearDiscord: discord.gg/auroralabsAlex ShevchenkoX: @AlexAuroraDevLinkedIn: Alex Shevchenko---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Episode 235: Meeting Strangers on the Internet – AKA NetworkingIn this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson explores how to make networking feel authentic, intuitive, and effortless by applying UX thinking and the principle of consistency in standards. She shares her own networking conventions across platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram, emphasizing the importance of being genuine, following up on promises, and networking consistently over time rather than just when you need something. Regardless of your experience with networking—whether online or in person—you'll find actionable strategies and mindset shifts to help you build meaningful connections that serve both you and others in your network.Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/235

Here's the thing. We have had brilliant ideas in Web3 for years, along with better tooling and plenty of enthusiasm, yet adoption still feels slower than it should be. In my conversation with Maciej Baj, founder of t3rn, we got under the skin of why that is and what it might take to change the pace. His starting point is simple to state and hard to deliver at scale: make cross-chain interactions feel seamless for users and predictable for developers. If you can do that, the door opens to practical products rather than experiments that only the bravest try. Maciej describes t3rn as a universal execution layer for cross-chain smart contracts, and the phrase matters because it changes how we think about interoperability. Instead of stitching together a mess of bridges and oracles, t3rn lets a contract access state and data across multiple chains from one place. Today it is mapped to the EVM for broad compatibility, but the design is chain agnostic by intent. That choice is less about tribal loyalties and more about meeting developers where they already build while keeping the door open to other ecosystems as the market evolves. Trust shows up in the details, and atomic execution is one of those details that changes behavior. If a multi-chain transaction cannot complete in full, it reverts. No half-finished transfers. No manual recovery adventures. This mirrors what smart contracts already offer on a single chain, which means developers can reason about outcomes without inventing fresh playbooks for every hop. It also reassures users, who care less about the plumbing and more about knowing that funds either arrive or return. Cost matters too. t3rn has been engineered for cost-efficient token movement across chains, which sounds mundane until you price a complex strategy that touches multiple venues. Lower friction makes new use cases economical. Maciej outlined a few that caught my eye. Trading algorithms that read and act on signals from multiple chains without duct tape. Simpler asset movement across ecosystems that do not share a wallet culture or UX conventions. Agent-driven executors that can watch for arbitrage or rebalance a portfolio without constant human oversight. The theme is the same throughout. Reduce the number of hoops and you increase the number of people willing to try something new. We also looked ahead. t3rn is preparing an integration with hyperliquid and rolling out a builder program to widen the ecosystem on top of its execution layer. An SDK is on the way so the community can help bring in new chains faster, rather than waiting for a core team to do all the heavy lifting. There is a governance track forming as well, aimed at giving the community more say in integrations and priorities. None of this guarantees success, but it signals a path from protocol to platform. I left the conversation with a clearer view of why interoperability still matters in 2025. The multi-chain world is not going away. Users move between ecosystems. Developers deploy to several environments at once. Liquidity, identity, and logic already live in many places. A universal execution layer that is reliable, cost aware, and easy to build on is the kind of boring-sounding foundation that ends up changing behavior. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

Check out Mostly Growth and get episodes early. Available on all platforms.* YouTube* Spotify* AppleAI may be changing how we work, but it's also changing how we interact with software — and not always for the better. CJ and Kyle Poyar dig into the growing pains of product design, IPOs in weird markets, and the unexpectedly depressing world of startup networking.* Navan IPO: Why a $613M company burning $80M is still pushing for an $8B valuation — and what it says about the state of software IPOs.* Prompt Bars Are Everywhere: The rise of “blank box” UX, why every app suddenly looks like ChatGPT, and how that's giving users prompt anxiety.* Referral Programs: Ponzi Scheme?: Incentives are up, CAC is down — but is this growth channel actually sustainable or just marketing MLMs in disguise?* When to Disclose AI-Generated: If your calendar link feels cold, wait until your AI avatar shows up in an ad. We debate where the ethical (and strategic) line is for AI transparency.* Business Blunders:• Sad Dinners (CJ): Why every LinkedIn dinner photo looks depressing — and what it says about startup culture.• ChatGPT Bad Chart (Kyle): An incredible dataset ruined by a rainbow mess of tiny fonts and meaningless categories.* Potentially Reliable Thing at 2AM:• Arnold Twins Revenue (CJ): The wild deal behind Arnold Schwarzenegger's comedy debut — and how it made more money than Terminator.• Reese Witherspoon Book Club (Kyle): Viral influence, middle-of-the-night decisions, and what media we trust half-asleep.* Pricing in the Real World:• CJ: Iced Coffee Variable Pricing: Starbucks, cold brew, and the surprising economics of how product pricing actually works day to day.* Something We Tried This Week:• Kyle: Fyxer Virtual Assistant: A hands-on experiment with offloading operational drag — what worked, what didn't, and what Kyle's still skeptical about.Today's podcast is brought to you by Campfire.You may know that we use Campfire as our ERP, and it's been a game changer for our finance workflow. The interface is intuitive, migration was quick and painless, and it's freed us up to focus on strategic work instead of manual processes. In case you don't know, Campfire is an AI-first ERP powering next-gen finance & accounting teams. Helps you close fast, unlock insights and scale smarter.If you're curious about where finance tech is heading, and would like to hear more of my thoughts on the topic, don't miss Campfire's Finance Forward AI Summit - the upcoming summit bringing together the sharpest minds in finance and operations.You'll hear directly from industry leaders on how they're using AI to shape the future of finance, and how your team can get ahead of the curve. I'll be speaking on panels with finance leaders from Anthropic, Snowflake, Mercury and more. The summit is October 28th in San Francisco; I hope to see you there.Sign up for the summit at campfiresummit.ai or learn more about Campfire at www.campfire.ai. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjgustafson.substack.com

What does it really take to get hired in design today? In this episode, design recruiter and former product designer Hang Xu shares hard truths about what's changed in hiring, why portfolios miss the mark, and how candidates can better align with what employers actually want. He also talks about his bold new project, OnlyFAANGs.design, where he documents his journey back into design from the recruiter's seat.About Hang Xu: LinkedIn | OnlyFAANGs.designLevel Up Your UX Career with UX Certification: nngroup.com/learningRelated Free NN/G Resources:Templates and Tools for UX Job Seekers (article)How to Apply & Secure a UX Job (article)The Return of the UX Generalist (article)How to Get UX Experience Without a Job (video)User Experience Careers Report (free report)More articles & videos about UX careers

No Morins this week—just Jess and Sam, trading Gossip Girl “dear listener” asides for a tour of tech's new power map. From Meta's in-store glasses push to Apple's “Find My” doubling as Gen Z's stealth social network, the real story is how distribution and lock-in shape the future. Sam frames “mercantilism 2.0,” where global trade routes of capital now run through Silicon Valley, Tel Aviv, and Riyadh, with figures like Elon Musk and Sam Altman acting as brokers of $10B+ flows.In true Sam fashion, the conversation highlights why LLMs aren't true moats, pointing instead to the infrastructure layer (chips, power, data centers) and the UX layer (distribution, product polish). Nvidia's securitized GPU deals illustrate how structured finance and alliances are reshaping competition.The takeaway: early-stage VC may finally be moving past hype, becoming sober—and therefore interesting—again.Chapters:02:02 – Meta Ray-Bans: friction as onboarding strategy05:31 – Mercantilism 2.0: Tech's new trade routes07:56 – Elon's real genius: moving $10B+ into frontier tech09:27 – Sam Altman as mega-capital trade-route broker12:40 – Starlink V3 and the network-layer power shift16:08 – Could Elon own planetary communications?18:35 – Find My = stealth social network21:04 – Strategy assets over DCF: power, data centers, chips23:41 – LLMs aren't the moat; moats shift lower/higher27:44 – AI's expense revives structured finance30:56 – Nvidia as the East India Company of compute33:50 – Will a handful of players control all the assets?39:57 – Early-stage VC is sober (and exciting) again43:05 – TikTok's heat moved to AI: the attention shiftWe're also on ↓X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspodInstagram: https://instagram.com/moreorlessSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspodConnect with us here:1) Sam Lessin: https://x.com/lessin2) Dave Morin: https://x.com/davemorin3) Jessica Lessin: https://x.com/Jessicalessin4) Brit Morin: https://x.com/brit

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.This week, Andreas sits down with Andy Budd, Venture Partner at Seedcamp, founder-turned-investor, and one of the earliest pioneers of UX design in Europe.Andy's journey spans two decades of building and scaling—from creating one of the UK's first CSS-based websites to founding Clearleft, Europe's first UX agency, to now advising founders at Seedcamp. He's used that knowledge to write a new book all about startup growth. Something we're sure your portfolio companies will find super useful.In this episode, Andy unpacks why design is central—not cosmetic—to early-stage success, how product-market fit often hides behind poor UX, and what AI might (and might not) automate in a founder's journey.Here's what's covered:02:00 | UX Before It Was Cool: Launching Europe's first UX agency04:00 | Mentor to Partner: The Seedcamp connection and how it evolved07:30 | Design in Venture: Why UX is essential to product-market fit11:00 | AI & UX: Johnny Ive, ChatGPT, and designing for mass adoption15:00 | Super Users vs. Everyone Else: Where AI tools fail the average user18:00 | Operator Value: What Andy brings to the Seedcamp portfolio22:00 | The Growth Equation: Seven factors every founder needs to master30:00 | Fundraising Is Also UX: Using growth principles to pitch better33:00 | Small Is Smart: The rise of leaner, faster, better startups39:00 | Can Seed-Strapping Work? Why not all winners need to be unicorns43:30 | Product-Led Growth: When it works—and when it doesn't

Are your thoughts holding you back more than your circumstances?In this episode of the Women in Leadership Talk podcast, Vicki Bradley sits down with Sarah Fortier, CEO & Founder of Outwitly, to explore the power of mindset in leadership and business. Sarah shares her journey from working with Fortune 500 companies to scaling a women-owned UX and service design firm, and why soft skills, informal leadership, and contract work are reshaping the future of talent solutions. Want to deepen your leadership journey?You'll find two FREE mini-courses designed to elevate your leadership skills and a powerful leadership quiz to help you understand how you show up in the world, personally and professionally. Explore now: www.wilempowered.com, www.wilempowered.com/free-mini-course/ 

Is the web breaking under the weight of AI crawlers, platform consolidation, and nonstop security breaches? We dive into the state of browsers, developer burnout, and whether tech regulation can actually keep up. In this panel discussion: We debate if robots.txt and AI licensing standards like RSL can realistically control how AI scrapes the web. The fallout from DIA's acquisition by Atlassian and what it means for indie browser innovation (like the Helium browser, Zen) in a Chromium-dominated world. Why Google's antitrust victory might embolden other tech giants, and what that means for competition. How supply chain attacks like the NPM malware and Shai Hulud worm are exploiting GitHub workflows and package vulnerabilities. The pushback against AI mandates at work, including Coinbase's controversial policy requiring developers to use Copilot. Resources Inside the battle for the future of the web: https://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-openai-fight-standards-limit-ai-access-websites-2025-9 The web has a new system for making AI companies pay up: https://www.theverge.com/news/775072/rsl-standard-licensing-ai-publishing-reddit-yahoo-medium The Browser Company, maker of Arc and Dia, is being acquired: https://www.theverge.com/web/770947/browser-company-arc-dia-acquired-atlassian Google stock jumps 8% after search giant avoids worst-case penalties in antitrust case: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/02/google-antitrust-search-ruling.html Massive data breach sees 16 million PayPal accounts leaked online - here's what we know, and how to stay safe:https://www.techradar.com/pro/massive-data-breach-sees-16-million-paypal-accounts-leaked-online-heres-what-we-know-and-how-to-stay-safe PayPal's Glitch Puts €10 Billion on Ice Across European Banks: https://fintechnews.ch/payments/paypal-glitch-freezes-european-banks-10-billion-transactions/77974/ npm Author Qix Compromised via Phishing Email in Major Supply Chain Attack: https://socket.dev/blog/npm-author-qix-compromised-in-major-supply-chain-attack Compromised files replace npm packages with a combined 2 billion weekly downloads: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/compromised-files-replace-npm-packages-with-a-combined-2-billion-weekly-downloads Shai-Hulud: Ongoing Package Supply Chain Worm Delivering Data-Stealing Malware: https://www.wiz.io/blog/shai-hulud-npm-supply-chain-attack Coinbase CEO explains why he fired engineers who didn't try AI immediately: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/22/coinbase-ceo-explains-why-he-fired-engineers-who-didnt-try-ai-immediately/ Chapters We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Em, at emily.kochanek@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanek@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr)

Get 1-year free of Auth0 (authentication and authorization platform)--> https://auth0.com/startups/vipAuth0 is an adaptable authentication and authorization platform that helps you secure your apps and AI agents. It delivers convenience, privacy, and security so you can focus on building a great UX. FOUNDER:Joseph Krausehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfkrause/ 

Lauren Livak Gilbert is the Executive Director of the Digital Shelf Institute (DSI), which shapes the future of digital and advances commerce through community, content, and education. In her role, she defines the strategy for creating a global industry commerce community to support brands, retailers, and future leaders in the complex digital environment. As a thought leader in digital and design, Lauren has over 10 years of experience driving impactful multichannel design content, transformative digital shelf solutions, and high-conversion web UX designs across multiple regions. Before DSI, she held numerous roles at Johnson & Johnson, where she owned the digital shelf for consumer products in North America. In this episode… The pace of change in digital commerce has forced brands to rethink their organizational structures. Traditional structures built solely for brick-and-mortar sales can no longer keep up with evolving customer expectations and constant platform updates. How can brands transform their organizations to stay relevant in the omnichannel marketplace? Seasoned digital commerce strategist Lauren Livak Gilbert urges brands to transform their overall operations instead of merely choosing where eCommerce belongs in the company. Presenting yourself to retailers as a single unified company, setting shared goals across teams, and using AI to automate tasks like forecasting and content creation are essential. Lauren also highlights the need for clean, standardized data and advises HR leaders to prepare the next generation of digital talent. These shifts position businesses to adapt quickly and thrive. In this episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Aaron Conant sits down with Lauren Livak Gilbert, Executive Director of The Digital Shelf Institute (DSI), to discuss building the reinvented omnichannel organization of the future. Lauren explains why shared goals drive higher eCommerce sales, how AI frees teams for strategic thinking, and why HR must rethink talent development.

Smart glasses are back and this time, they actually look good. In this episode of Future of UX, Patricia Reiners breaks down Meta's brand-new Ray-Ban Meta Glasses and what they mean for designers, technology, and the future of human-computer interaction.We'll explore the UX lessons behind Meta's “glasses first, tech second” design philosophy, hands-free media capture, and the in-lens display paired with the new neural wristband. You'll hear where these glasses shine like live captions, translations, and POV video and where they still fall short, from clunky AI assistants to privacy concerns.If you're a UX designer, product designer, or curious about wearable AI, this episode will give you insights into why these glasses might be the first step toward a post-smartphone future—and what role design plays in getting us there.What you'll learn in this episode:Why aesthetics and identity are crucial for smart glasses adoptionThe UX pros and cons of hands-free photo and video captureHow Meta's new in-lens display and neural band change interaction designWhere the AI assistant shines (and where it fails miserably)The ongoing privacy and social acceptance challengesWhy battery life and hardware limits force us to design for quick, contextual interactionsHow Meta's ecosystem compares to Apple Vision Pro, Humane AI Pin, and Rabbit R1What opportunities and risks smart glasses open up for UX and product design

As I said in the last lesson, shifting responsibility for user research, testing, and prototyping onto colleagues won't land smoothly with everyone. It's a big ask. To make progress, you need to get ahead of objections: both the ones people voice and the ones they keep to themselves.When I coach teams through this transition, I encourage them to start conversations by acknowledging concerns upfront. A simple line like, “I know some of you might have concerns about this approach, so let me share a few thoughts before we dive in” takes the sting out of resistance.It is tempting to avoid focusing on the objections for fear that you will plant them in people's minds. However, in my experience, you're better off getting ahead of these things. Because once somebody expresses an objection, they tend not to back down. However, if you raise the issue first, then they can choose not to pursue it further.Here are the most common objections you're likely to face and a few hints on how to address them. This isn't an exhaustive list and you will need to customize your responses to suit your audience and situation. However, they should point you in the right direction.“I don't have time to add UX activities.”Lightweight UX techniques save time by catching issues early and reducing endless revisions later. A five-minute sketch or quick test can prevent weeks of rework.“This is your job, not mine.”UX is everyone's responsibility. Just as safety isn't only the job of the health and safety team, user experience can't sit in one silo. Your team provides guidance and oversight, but the workload must be shared if projects are to succeed.“UX isn't in my job description.”Point out that creating a good user experience is baked into every role that shapes products and services. It's not an add-on. Instead, it's a fundamental part of doing any job well.“I'm not a UX expert. Won't quality suffer?”Right now, many projects get little or no UX attention because your team is overstretched. Equipping colleagues to do the basics raises the overall standard. You'll still be there to provide coaching and set guardrails.“UX will slow projects down.”In fact, the opposite is true. Without UX input, teams burn time in debates and rework. Suggest piloting the approach on one project, if it doesn't help, they don't need to continue.“We've always done it this way.”User expectations have shifted dramatically. As IBM notes, “A user's last best experience becomes their minimum expectation.” The old way can't keep up with rising standards.“This will require extra resources.”You'll provide templates, tools, and training. The only added resource is a little attention, which quickly pays for itself in smoother delivery.“I don't want to be accountable for UX outcomes.”Reassure colleagues that the UX team retains overall responsibility. Their role is to contribute, not to carry the full weight. You remain the safety net.Objections are normal. Treat them as signals of what colleagues need to feel safe trying something new. Anticipate them, respond clearly, and keep the tone supportive rather than defensive.In the next lesson, we'll explore the resources, support services, and educational materials that make this shift stick.Talk soon,Paul

In this first episode of a special 5-part series on direct booking, Heather Bayer sits down with Louis Andrews, Director at OVO Network, to explore what it really takes to win the battle against OTAs and build a successful direct booking strategy. With OVO Network reaching 75-80% direct bookings, Louis shares the secrets behind their platform, the importance of niche branding, trust-building, and the role of tech and website UX in conversion success. Heather also reflects on her own company's success - CottageLINK Rental Management, which achieved 85% direct bookings by the time it was sold in 2022. This episode is packed with practical tips, real-world insights, and a passionate discussion about the future of the vacation rental industry.

A conversation with Shawn Yeager and Derek Ross at the Imagine If conference in Nashville, TN. We discuss the current state of digital communications and identity with a specific focus on nostr.Date: September 20, 2025Shawn on Nostr: https://primal.net/shawnDerek on Nostr: https://primal.net/derekrossBitcoin Park on Nostr: https://primal.net/park Imagine If: https://bitcoinpark.com/imagineif(00:40) Future of digital comms, identity, social(01:41) Diagnosing the problems: incentives, KYC, and broken trust(03:05) Censorship, shadow bans, and owning your social graph(05:00) AI, deepfakes, and can we trust what we see?(07:24) Algorithmic control vs user choice(10:10) Introducing Nostr: open protocol, healthier engagement(11:54) Digital health, doomscrolling, and parenting challenges(15:21) Youth safety on open protocols: responsibilities and tools(18:22) Give parents the tools: OS-level controls and UX(19:35) Getting started with Nostr: keys, Primal, and UX spectrum(21:17) Vibe-coding apps: Soapbox/Shakespeare on Nostr + Bitcoin(22:39) Permissionless payments and AI-built sitesVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs0v7rgjh55wygwuc8pmqvk0qz6qts30uaut2c8lp4dgh9usw2cdpgnznwd9 more info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

Wesley Crook (CEO, FP Block) has been shipping hard tech since 1985 and rescuing Web3 builds for years. His team audited Cardano early, served as the public auditor for Hedera for 7 years, and has delivered 110+ projects: L1s, oracles, DeFi, games, and more. We dig into why ~70% of FP Block's work is “rescues,” what enterprise-grade really means (security, throughput, reliability), why many teams pick the wrong chain, and how FP Block's chain-agnostic framework Kolme lets founders treat the application as the blockchain—then bridge anywhere. Also: Rust over vibe-coding, AI for speed (without debt), talent bottlenecks, and where Web3 consolidates next.Timestamps[00:00] Wesley's 40-year tech journey; ops leader turned Web3 builder[00:02] From FP Complete & Haskell → first Cardano auditors; Hedera public auditor[00:04] 110+ deliveries: chains, oracles, DeFi, games; enterprise clients (FS, healthcare, Big Tech)[00:05] Why ~70% of work is rescues; rebuilding for enterprise-grade reality[00:07] The core Web3 gap: few real users, weak UX, security debt, wrong chain choices[00:09] “Ecosystem first” vs user first; interoperability + security as blockers to adoption[00:11] Moving apps off earlier choices (e.g., Polygon) to Solana/Near/Sui when fit changes[00:17] Kolme thesis: the app is the blockchain + bridge out; devs focus on product/UX[00:19] Enterprise patterns: private/closed consortia; logistics, real estate flows, audit trails[00:23] Revenue model: small elite squads (CTO→DevOps); fiat + selective token/rev-share; long-term ops[00:25] AI: faster MVPs & iteration—without “vibe coding” debt[00:30] Tech stack: Rust backend, React frontend; why JavaScript/Python backends bite[00:28] Biggest scaling risk: senior talent > junior glut; teach formal methods, teamwork[00:33] Bold takes: consolidation, common standards, some chains fade; gov & enterprise enter[00:38] The ask: founders needing enterprise-grade builds; partners for KolmeConnecthttps://www.fpblock.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/fpblock/https://x.com/FP_Blockhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleycrook/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Feross Aboukhadijeh, founder of Socket, joins us to break down the recent wave of NPM supply chain attacks hitting the JavaScript ecosystem, including how attackers used phishing to target developers, snuck malware into popular packages like Prettier and "is", and even abused tools like Claude, Gemini, and TruffleHog. We dig into how GitHub Actions vulnerabilities were exploited, what makes postinstall scripts risky, and and what you can do to protect yourself from future attacks. Links Website: https://feross.org X: https://x.com/feross GitHub: https://github.com/feross LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feross YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHM4OEvQDUq8UszyUrdov-w Resources npm Author Qix Compromised via Phishing Email in Major Supply Chain Attack: https://socket.dev/blog/npm-author-qix-compromised-in-major-supply-chain-attack Compromised files replace npm packages with a combined 2 billion weekly downloads: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/compromised-files-replace-npm-packages-with-a-combined-2-billion-weekly-downloads Shai-Hulud: Ongoing Package Supply Chain Worm Delivering Data-Stealing Malware: https://www.wiz.io/blog/shai-hulud-npm-supply-chain-attack Chapters 00:00 Intro: NPM supply chain attacks explained 01:10 What is a software supply chain attack? 02:00 NPM phishing campaign: Fake login pages 03:00 Prettier ecosystem compromised 04:00 The “is” package malware incident 05:30 NX package breach (August 27 attack) 06:40 AI-powered supply chain exploit 08:00 GitHub Actions misconfiguration 12:00 Lessons from recent NPM attacks 20:00 How malicious packages get published 25:00 Why install scripts are so risky 30:00 Limitations of banning install scripts 35:00 Open source maintainer challenges 40:00 Smarter approaches to dependency updates 44:00 The future of open source supply chain security 47:00 Closing thoughts and resources We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Em, at emily.kochanek@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanek@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Feross Aboukhadijeh.

In episode 90 of Venture Everywhere, host Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Andres Glusman, co-founder and CEO of DoWhatWorks, a platform that learns from every major brand's experiments and uses AI to help growth and product teams move the needle. Drawing on 15 years scaling Meetup, Andres shares how his passion for experimentation led to founding DoWhatWorks, turning A/B testing into data-backed insights that reveal what drives growth. Andres also discusses the challenges of scaling a critical-mass business, balancing lean operations with enterprise demands, and shifting the industry's focus from speed to meaningful outcomes.In this episode, you will hear:How DoWhatWorks uses every major brand's experiments to enable their enterprise customers to get more impact from their UX. How speed is only half the battle. Launching fast isn't enough. Turning testing patterns into actionable "BetScores" to know what to bet on before launching What the industry gets wrong about experimentation Industry-specific insights that distinguish what works in B2B vs. B2CLessons in building two businesses where getting to critical mass is essential for winningLearn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding Website: https://everywhere.vc Learn more about Andres Glusman | Do What WorksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glusman/Website: https://www.dowhatworks.io/

This week, Darren revisits the topic of UX maturity with a focus on the problems that result from being deficient. Check out this short and sweet episode.REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

In this conversation, Nick interviews Maayan Kraus, a UX team lead at Wix, discussing the evolution of Wix Studio and its features that enhance web design. They explore the importance of responsive design, AI integration, and the use of templates for inspiration. The conversation also highlights interactive features, real-time content management, and advanced effects like parallax and WebGL. Maayan shares insights on client management and the ease of getting started with Wix Studio, making it accessible for non-developers.TakeawaysWix Studio offers a user-friendly platform for web design.Responsive design is simplified with built-in features.AI tools enhance the design process and efficiency.Templates provide inspiration and a starting point for users.Interactive elements increase user engagement on websites.Real-time content management prevents design disruptions.Trendy design features can significantly impact user experience.Advanced effects like parallax add depth and interest to sites.Client handover processes are streamlined for ease of use.Wix Studio is accessible for beginners and non-developers.Link for the wix studio academy - https://www.wix.com/studio/academyTo get started, visit https://www.wixstudio.com

Skippy & Doogles dive deep into Robinhood's latest move: launching a private fund for retail investors. Is it financial innovation—or a terrible idea wrapped in slick UX? The guys then break down how this mirrors the dot-com era, why closed-end funds can burn you, and what happens when private markets meet public hype. Plus: a GQG report claiming we're in 1999, not 1995—and some top-tier listener mail that'll make you think twice about compound interest.Join the Skippy and Doogles fan club. You can also get more details about the show at skippydoogles.com, show notes on our Substack, and send comments or questions to skippydoogles@gmail.com.

If you've ever wondered why your UX or product design portfolio isn't getting attention, this episode is your answer.In this mini workshop, Sarah walks you through the most critical and overlooked fix you can make to your portfolio right now. It's simple, strategic, and backed by nearly a decade of hiring results.Spoiler: This isn't about adding more screens or showing more visuals. It's about how you tell the story of your work—and it all starts with how you use headlines.Whether you're mid-job search or quietly preparing for your next move, this portfolio tip will make your work easier to read, more memorable, and more effective for all 3 types of portfolio users: recruiters, hiring managers, and future colleagues.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The 3 users of your portfolio—and what they actually need✔️ Why most portfolios fail the “headline” test (and how to fix yours today)✔️ How to use the inverted pyramid framework from journalism to structure your slides✔️ Why a single, sentence-style headline can change how long someone spends with your work✔️ The easiest way to assess and upgrade your portfolio in under 30 minutesTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Sarah Doty and Career Strategy Lab00:43 Starting the UX Portfolio Mini Workshop03:23 Understanding the Users of Your Portfolio06:57 The Inverted Pyramid Framework10:59 Practical Portfolio Tips and Examples17:33 The Importance of Headlines in Your Portfolio30:03 Q&A and Additional Advice33:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Today's “cloud” is concentrated in a handful of mega data centers. Acurast is flipping that model by turning smartphones into a confidential, verifiable compute network—made for Web3 and AI. Founder Dr. Christian Killer explains how they verify hardware, encrypt workloads end-to-end, and deliver trust-minimized compute for price feeds, bridging, LLM inference, web scraping, residential proxy/VPN, and even distributed agent indexing (MIT NANDA).Timestamps[00:00] Intro & the problem: compute is centralized in ~5 companies[00:02] Christian's path (gaming → Bitcoin Lightning NFC → Web3 infra)[00:04] Why decentralize compute? Cost, control, and data misuse risk[00:05] Phones vs servers: performance-per-watt, economics, upcycling[00:07] The hard bit: verifying hardware + trusted execution environments[00:08] How Acurast works (supply/demand, encrypted jobs, scheduling)[00:09] Web3 demand: price feeds & bridging done trust-minimized[00:10] Web2 demand: scraping + residential IP/VPN for AI startups[00:11] AI focus: inference today, confidential LLMs, agent guardrails[00:13] “Agentic AI” hype vs practice—what actually matters[00:16] Distributed agent indexing (MIT NANDA) explained simply[00:18] What most people miss about LLMs (probabilistic behavior)[00:20] Quantum computing: progress, hype, and reality[00:21] Biggest technical challenges ahead (clustering, MPC, DKG)[00:24] Moore's Law → performance per watt (phones keep winning)[00:25] DePIN's real challenge: organic demand & dev UX[00:27] North star metrics & real adoption vs spam[00:28] Roadmap: Cargo (containers), clustering, futures for compute[00:30] The ask: strategic partners & builders; grants/hackathons comingConnecthttps://acurast.com/https://x.com/acurasthttps://x.com/killercsecurityDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

What You'll LearnHow recent de minimis and tariff changes impact international customer behavior and brand pricing strategyThe evolving complexity of cross-border returns and strategic decisions on return policiesCarrier rate shifts: oversized fees, peak surcharges, dimensional weight changes, and their real cost impactWhy accurate rates and delivery promise engines remain table stakes — and why most still fall shortThe role of AI in improving warehouse operations, HS code auto-classification, and carrier selectionInsights on agentic AI's potential to revolutionize e-commerce shopping and logistics decision-makingHow bundled logistics connects carriers, warehouses, and tech providers to streamline cross-border tradeHighlights[00:00:00] Intro [00:02:00] Advice navigating current cross-border chaos and customs tightening[00:04:00] Impact of tariff/de minimis changes on international shopper behavior[00:06:00] Preparing for peak season: item selection, returns policy, and brand impact[00:09:00] Strategies around secondary market liquidation vs. returns complexities[00:11:00] Carrier pricing updates, surcharges, and dimensional weight changes for peak season[00:14:00] AI's growing role in warehouse efficiency and logistics decision-making[00:18:00] Advances in HS code auto-classification powered by AI[00:20:00] Agentic AI and its future impact on shopper intent and carrier selection[00:23:00] Importance of relationships and bundled logistics connecting tech, carriers, warehouses[00:25:00] Reducing returns through better product info, website UX, and AI applications[00:27:00] The painful reality of rates & delivery promise engines still lagging in 2025[00:29:00] Key 2025 e-commerce outlook takeaway focused on returns management timing[00:30:00] Closing, social links, and final thoughtsQuotes[00:03:45]: “The retailers who are taking it seriously and really are trying to make that good faith effort are the ones that are gonna succeed. They're trying to adapt to new normals, new narratives, and trying to get a hold of it first rather than just throwing up their hands.” - Krish Iyer [00:07:30]: “What are my return costs? What are my processing costs? How badly do I need that item back in my inventory for resale? And what's gonna be my brand experience if I have a ‘keep it' philosophy?” - Krish Iyer[00:27:30]: “If you ship more than a hundred units a day, you should have the technology capable of actually making a commitment as to when the shipping is going to happen. That should be absolute table stakes for anyone that does meaningful volume.” - Ninaad[00:19:15]: “If you give more data and granularity around what you're shopping for—the intent, what it's being used for—you can get some pretty good answers from agentic AI.” - Krish IyerAbout the GuestKrish Iyer is the VP of Global Partnerships at EasyShip, where he supports brands scaling cross-border e-commerce logistics. With a career spanning FedEx, Pitney Bowes, and ShipEngine, Krish brings a comprehensive industry perspective on strategy, carrier integration, and international fulfillment. Known for blending deep operational insight with a human-centered approach to logistics, he's also a repeat guest on this show.Links Mentioned- Krish Iyer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/globalkrishna/- EasyShip website: https://www.easyship.com/- Previous episode with Krish Iyer: https://ecomlogisticspodcast.com/podcast/unboxing-e-commerce-efficiency-with-krish-iyer/ Subscribe and Keep Learning!If you're a logistics leader looking to scale sustainably, don't miss out! Subscribe for more expert strategies on tackling modern supply chain challenges.Be sure to follow and tag the eCom Logistics Podcast on LinkedIn and YouTube

Nick, a Seattle-based UX researcher, shares his journey of how debilitating Long Covid became a gateway of discovery revealing his physical symptoms were manifestations of decades-old nervous system dysregulation and unprocessed C-PTSD.Nearly six months after his intensive at Enfold, Nick reveals what brought him to this medicine: debilitating fibromyalgia, chronic body tension, and a nervous system stuck in survival mode since age 16. Despite meditation retreats and other healing modalities, he still couldn't access safety in his own body. What emerges is a story of gradual transformation — from reconnecting with trust and rest in his body, to recognizing patterns that had been keeping him from stepping fully into his life and upcoming marriage.This conversation explores the intersection of somatic healing, ancestral patterns, and the non-linear nature of deep nervous system work.In This Episode:How COVID became the catalyst that revealed deeper nervous system dysregulationThe ongoing process of learning what trust and rest feel like in the bodyWhy his Zen practice prepared him for the medicine but couldn't reach certain woundsThe shadow work revelation about not fully stepping into mature masculinityThe rage and sorrow that needed expression after generations of family suppressionWhy healing continues to unfold in both profound moments and mundane daily life

September rolls on—Apple's big reveal is behind us, and the tech world is still catching its breath. With the unveiling of the iPhone Air, Apple has once again raised the bar in mobile innovation. But while hardware dominates headlines, we're zooming in on a quieter, yet equally game-changing shift: the migration of payments from app stores to the web. This week's episode of The Business of Apps Podcast features another App Talk special—conducted by David Murphy with Andrey Shakhtin, Founder & CEO of FunnelFox. The topic? The future of web-to-app funnels for app growth. Andrey brings a wealth of insight from helping leading apps optimize their revenue stacks. He explains why the move to web payments isn't just about saving fees—it introduces new friction points in refunds, compliance, and orchestration that many teams overlook. You'll also hear how performance, UX, and product-led strategies are becoming central to making the transition stick. If your team is exploring app-to-web monetization—or already deep in the trenches—this episode is your playbook for avoiding costly missteps. Let's dive in: here's Andrey Shakhtin, CEO at FunnelFox Today's topics include: More app developers are shifting payments from in-app to web to gain control and increase revenue, but the shift comes with serious operational complexity. Web-to-app transitions often neglect the payment flow, leading to revenue leakage and conversion drop-offs due to poor infrastructure or oversight. Optimizing the payment stack is now critical, and requires orchestration tools and performance visibility similar to what's used in user funnels. Many apps make the mistake of treating payments as an afterthought, ignoring failure handling, tax compliance, and retry logic. The future lies in hybrid web–app monetization models, giving developers more flexibility and users more choice. Speed, clarity, and trust in the payment flow are essential, especially as users become less tolerant of friction or confusion at checkout. Links and Resources: Andrey Shakhtin on LinkedIn FunnelFox website Business Of Apps - connecting the app industry Quotes from Andrey Shakhtin “Web-to-app funnels unlock attribution, reduce payment commissions, and give developers the flexibility to design user journeys that simply aren't possible inside the app stores.” “The main mistake I see is teams trying to build everything in-house. It slows down experimentation, drains resources, and pulls focus away from the product itself.” “The future of app growth will belong to the teams that experiment fast, diversify acquisition channels, and master web-based monetization.” Host Business Of Apps - connecting the app industry since 2012

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we're joined by Gordon Liao, Chief Economist at Circle, to dissect the Stablecoin Wars. From Circle's Arc and Stripe + Paradigm's Tempo, to Solana's native stablecoin push and Hyperliquid's deal, we unpack why everyone suddenly wants their own chain or branded stablecoin. Is this the future of crypto's monetary layer — or just a fragmentation nightmare? We dig into FX use cases, PMF for stablecoins, collective bargaining power of ecosystems, and whether “stablecoin-as-a-service” is the next killer primitive or a liquidity trap. Show highlights