Jonathan Gottfried is the co-founder of Major League Hacking, as well as the podcast host of the State of Developer Education podcast. In this episode, we discuss the importance of developer education in today's highly volatile digital world. We talk about the evolution of developer education, the impact of (generative) AI, as well as the role of hackathons and the lessons Jon has learned from founding and running MLH. Links & mentions: sponsor.mlh.io jon@majorleaguehacking.com ..read more

Stephany Lapierre is the founder and CEO of the leading supplier data foundation platform Tealbook. In this episode, we discuss how the innovation in artificial intelligence can be leveraged to turn uncertainty into opportunity in the supply chain sector. We talk about the opportunities AI brings to procurement & the supply chain, as well as the challenges and key considerations for effective implementation. One of the key points that we highlight is the importance of responsible data management. Links & mentions: tealbook.com linkedin.com/in/tealbook ..read more

Matthew Kleiman is the co-founder and CEO of Cumulus Digital Systems as well as the author of the recently released book Work Done Right. In our second conversation with Matthew, we talk about making use of artificial intelligence, and in particular large language models, without falling for the hype surrounding these technologies. We revisit the concept of the "splashy technology syndrome", discuss how to identify those solutions that bring real value, and take a look at some examples of how Cumulus leverages AI. Links & mentions: agiledrop.com/podcast/matthew-kleiman-work-done-right ..read more

Anton Skornyakov is a holder of the esteemed certified Scrum Trainer certification, co-founder and managing director of Agile Coach and author of The Art of Slicing Work: How to Navigate Unpredictable Projects. In this episode, Anton breaks down the concept of slicing work and how it can benefit businesses and organizations. He shares numerous tips and insights from his just released book, along with tangible examples of slicing work in action. Links & mentions: slicingwork.com agile.coach ..read more

Greg Brooks is the Chief Marketing Officer at the data-driven SEO and link building agency SearchTides. In this episode, we talk about the future of search engine marketing and optimization in a digital landscape driven by artificial intelligence. We take a look at the state of SEO before the public release of ChatGPT in November 2022, what has changed since then, and how marketers can best prepare for the future of SEO. Links & mentions: searchtides.com linkedin.com/company/searchtides youtube.com/@Searchtides ..read more

Franz Karlsberger is the CEO of the developer focused open-source application delivery and hosting platform amazee.io. In this episode, we talk about navigating the challenges of building a successful business based on open-source technologies, with Franz sharing his first-hand experiences of leading amazee.io as well as his tips for making sense of the abundant landscape of different open-source software solutions. Links & mentions: amazee.io linkedin.com/in/franzkarlsberger ..read more

Andrej Safundzic is the CEO and co-founder of Lumos, an advanced SaaS management and identity governance platform. In this episode, we discuss the APPocalypse, that is, the overabundance of digital tools and applications. We start with some history and how we got to this sprawl of apps, before moving on to discussing the impacts it has on both businesses and individuals. We also talk about the important lessons from product management and kaizen, as well as the key role of company culture in navigating the APPocalypse. Links & mentions: linkedin.com/in/andrejsafundzic andrej@lumos.com ..read more

Eric Siegel is a former Columbia professor, leading ML consultant and author of The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment, which has just recently been released. In this episode, we talk about whether or not we're headed towards an AI winter and what implications this would have for the future of innovation in artificial intelligence and machine learning. We discuss the law of human-like autonomy and why it is important for these kinds of conversations, and conclude with a look into the future of AI innovation & development. Links & mentions: amazon.com ..read more

Cody Schneider is the co-founder of the AI SEO content engine DraftHorse AI, and of an advanced AI writer engine for podcasters, Swell AI. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate career pivots through disruption and volatility, and Cody shares some of his personal experience with needing to make a sudden shift in his career. Links & mentions: twitter.com/codyschneiderxx linkedin.com/in/codyxschneider drafthorseai.com swellai.com ..read more

Lisa Carlin is a strategy execution specialist and scale up mentor, as well as co-founder of FutureBuilders Group, a network of Organizational Development specialists. In this episode, we talk about designing successful strategies and building internal communities to drive change with significant benefits and as little upheaval as possible to the people. Lisa also shares a couple of her favorite success stories from her work which showcase her unique approach to strategizing and helping her clients. Links & mentions: futurebuildersgroup.com futurebuildersgroup.com/resources futurebuild ..read more