Best Heavybit Podcasts (2025)

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Platform Builders - Ep. #9, Manny Medina Explains: What the F Is an AI Agent? 47:34

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In episode 9 of Platform Builders, Christine and Isaac sit down with Manny Medina, founder and CEO of Paid, to unpack the tectonic shift happening in software. From the rise of AI agents that autonomously perform tasks, to the death of seat-based pricing, and why ARR and SaaS metrics just don’t make sense anymore—Manny makes a compelling case that …

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Ep. #9, Manny Medina Explains: What the F Is an AI Agent? 47:30

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In episode 9 of Platform Builders, Christine and Isaac sit down with Manny Medina, founder and CEO of Paid, to unpack the tectonic shift happening in software. From the rise of AI agents that autonomously perform tasks, to the death of seat-based pricing, and why ARR and SaaS metrics just don’t make sense anymore—Manny makes a compelling case that …

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Generationship - Ep. #38, Wayfinder with Heidi Waterhouse 32:14

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In episode 38 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers sits down with Heidi Waterhouse, co-author of "Progressive Delivery." They unpack what Progressive Delivery means as an extension of continuous delivery, focusing on the crucial role of user experience in software development. Discover fresh insights on user autonomy, the pitfalls of uninvited AI, an…

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Ep. #38, Wayfinder with Heidi Waterhouse 32:12

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In episode 38 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers sits down with Heidi Waterhouse, co-author of "Progressive Delivery." They unpack what Progressive Delivery means as an extension of continuous delivery, focusing on the crucial role of user experience in software development. Discover fresh insights on user autonomy, the pitfalls of uninvited AI, an…

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The Kubelist Podcast - Ep. #47, SecureBuild with Grant Miller of Replicated 1:17:53

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In episode 47 of The Kubelist Podcast, Marc and Benjie sit down with Grant Miller, Founder and CEO of Replicated. This talk chronicles the triumphs and tribulations of Replicated and the many entrepreneurial lessons learned along the way. Grant and Marc also unveil SecureBuild, a new offering for open source projects. Lastly they share their firsth…

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Ep. #47, SecureBuild with Grant Miller of Replicated 1:17:46

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In episode 47 of The Kubelist Podcast, Marc and Benjie sit down with Grant Miller, Founder and CEO of Replicated. This talk chronicles the triumphs and tribulations of Replicated and the many entrepreneurial lessons learned along the way. Grant and Marc also unveil SecureBuild, a new offering for open source projects. Lastly they share their firsth…

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Ep. #47, SecureBuild with Grant Miller of Replicated 1:17:46

12d ago1:17:46

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In episode 47 of The Kubelist Podcast, Marc and Benjie sit down with Grant Miller, Founder and CEO of Replicated. This talk chronicles the triumphs and tribulations of Replicated and the many entrepreneurial lessons learned along the way. Grant and Marc also unveil SecureBuild, a new offering for open source projects. Lastly they share their firsth…

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Open Source Ready - Ep. #16, Building Tools That Spark Joy with Mitchell Hashimoto 54:05

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In episode 16 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Mitchell Hashimoto, founder of HashiCorp, to discuss his journey after leaving the company and his latest passion project, the open source terminal emulator Ghostty. Mitchell shares the accidental origins of Ghostty, his pragmatic approach to technology, and his thoughts on the curren…

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Ep. #16, Building Tools That Spark Joy with Mitchell Hashimoto 54:00

13d ago54:00

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On episode 16 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Mitchell Hashimoto, founder of HashiCorp, to discuss his journey after leaving the company and his latest passion project, the open source terminal emulator Ghostty. Mitchell shares the accidental origins of Ghostty, his pragmatic approach to technology, and his thoughts on the curren…

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Platform Builders - Ep. #8, The Beauty of Vertical SaaS with John Melas-Kyriazi of Standard Metrics 49:09

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In episode 8 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi are joined by John Melas-Kyriazi, founder and CEO of Standard Metrics. John shares his journey from VC to founder and how he’s rethinking investor–portfolio company collaboration. From spreadsheets to vertical SaaS, and now to AI-powered platforms, John dives deep into building so…

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Ep. #8, The Beauty of Vertical SaaS with John Melas-Kyriazi of Standard Metrics 49:05

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In episode 8 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi are joined by John Melas-Kyriazi, founder and CEO of Standard Metrics. John shares his journey from VC to founder and how he’s rethinking investor–portfolio company collaboration. From spreadsheets to vertical SaaS, and now to AI-powered platforms, John dives deep into building so…

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Ep. 301 How I Raised It with Marlon Nichols of MaC Venture Capital 41:18

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Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital.This episode is with with Marlon Nichols of MaC Venture Capital, a a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology startups …

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Generationship - Ep. #37, Optimism with a Plan with Latrice Barnett and Kanika Chander 34:11

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In episode 37 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers chats with Latrice Barnett and Kanika Chander from The Majority Collective about their mission to empower underrepresented founders. The conversation covers the practical benefits of fractional expertise, the importance of defining clear company strategies, and a thought-provoking exchange on the opp…

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Ep. #37, Optimism with a Plan with Latrice Barnett and Kanika Chander 34:08

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In episode 37 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers chats with Latrice Barnett and Kanika Chander from Majority Collective about their mission to empower underrepresented founders. The conversation covers the practical benefits of fractional expertise, the importance of defining clear company strategies, and a thought-provoking exchange on the opportu…

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o11ycast - Ep. #83, Observability Isn't Just SRE on Steroids with Dan Ravenstone 36:18

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In episode 83 of o11ycast, the Honeycomb team chats with Dan Ravenstone, the o11yneer. Dan unpacks the crucial, often underappreciated, role of the observability engineer. He discusses how this position champions the user, bridging the gap between technical performance and real-world customer experience. Learn about the challenges of mobile observa…

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Ep. #83, Observability Isn't Just SRE on Steroids with Dan Ravenstone 36:15

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In episode 83 of o11ycast, the Honeycomb team chats with Dan Ravenstone, the o11yneer. Dan unpacks the crucial, often underappreciated, role of the observability engineer. He discusses how this position champions the user, bridging the gap between technical performance and real-world customer experience. Learn about the challenges of mobile observa…

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Ep. #83, Observability Isn't Just SRE on Steroids with Dan Ravenstone 36:15

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In episode 83 of o11ycast, the Honeycomb team chats with Dan Ravenstone, the o11yneer. Dan unpacks the crucial, often underappreciated, role of the observability engineer. He discusses how this position champions the user, bridging the gap between technical performance and real-world customer experience. Learn about the challenges of mobile observa…

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Open Authorization In The World Of AI With Aaron Parecki 36:07

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Episode Summary How do we apply the battle-tested principles of authentication and authorization to the rapidly evolving world of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)? In this episode, we're joined by Aaron Parecki, Director of Identity Standards at Okta, to explore the past, present, and future of OAuth. We dive into the lessons learned from the ev…

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Open Source Ready - Ep. #15, Codename Goose and the Future of AI Agents with Adewale Abati 45:27

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In episode 15 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John chat with Adewale "Ace" Abati from Block about Codename Goose, an open-source AI agent, and the underlying Model Context Protocol (MCP). They explore how AI agents are revolutionizing developer workflows, the concept of "vibe coding" for rapid prototyping, and the future of AI in productivity and a…

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Ep. #15, Codename Goose and the Future of AI Agents with Adewale Abati 45:23

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In episode 15 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John chat with Adewale "Ace" Abati from Block about Codename Goose, an open-source AI agent, and the underlying Model Context Protocol (MCP). They explore how AI agents are revolutionizing developer workflows, the concept of "vibe coding" for rapid prototyping, and the future of AI in productivity and a…

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Platform Builders - Ep. #7, SaaS Before It Was Cool with Steve Oriola 45:21

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In episode 7 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi dive deep into the world of CRMs and SaaS strategy with Steve Oriola, CEO of Unbounce. Steve shares his insights on the historical shifts in CRM technology, the critical role of data in modern marketing solutions, and his approach to leading companies through significant transitio…

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Ep. #7, SaaS Before It Was Cool with Steve Oriola 45:17

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In episode 7 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi dive deep into the world of CRMs and SaaS strategy with Steve Oriola, CEO of Unbounce. Steve shares his insights on the historical shifts in CRM technology, the critical role of data in modern marketing solutions, and his approach to leading companies through significant transitio…

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o11ycast - Ep. #82, Automating Developer Toil with Morgante Pell of Grit 38:44

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In episode 82 of o11ycast, Ken and Jess chat with Morgante Pell, the visionary behind Grit, an AI-powered agent designed to automate developer toil and technical debt. The discussion covers the evolution of AI in coding, the challenges of building and deploying AI agents, the future of combining code awareness with production awareness, and Grit’s …

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Ep. #82, Automating Developer Toil with Morgante Pell of Grit 38:40

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In episode 82 of o11ycast, Ken and Jess chat with Morgante Pell, the visionary behind Grit, an AI-powered agent designed to automate developer toil and technical debt. The discussion covers the evolution of AI in coding, the challenges of building and deploying AI agents, the future of combining code awareness with production awareness, and Grit’s …

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Ep. #82, Automating Developer Toil with Morgante Pell of Grit 38:40

1M ago38:40

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In episode 82 of o11ycast, Ken and Jess chat with Morgante Pell, the visionary behind Grit, an AI-powered agent designed to automate developer toil and technical debt. The discussion covers the evolution of AI in coding, the challenges of building and deploying AI agents, the future of combining code awareness with production awareness, and Grit’s …

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The Evolution Of Platform Engineering With Massdriver CEO Cory O’Daniel 40:01

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Episode Summary Dive into the ever-evolving world of platform engineering with Cory O’Daniel, CEO and co-founder of Massdriver. This episode explores the journey of DevOps, the challenges of building and scaling infrastructure, and the crucial role of creating effective abstractions to empower developers. Cory shares his insights on the shift towar…

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Open Source Ready - Ep. #14, The Workbrew Story with Mike McQuaid and John Britton 43:11

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In episode 14 of Open Source Ready, special guests Mike McQuaid and John Britton join Brian and John to share the story of Workbrew. They unpack their journey in the developer tools space, the evolution of Homebrew, the inspiration behind Workbrew, and their perspectives on the future of developer environments.…

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Ep. #14, The Workbrew Story with Mike McQuaid and John Britton 43:07

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In episode 14 of Open Source Ready, special guests Mike McQuaid and John Britton join Brian and John to share the story of Workbrew. They unpack their journey in the developer tools space, the evolution of Homebrew, the inspiration behind Workbrew, and their perspectives on the future of developer environments. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

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Generationship - Ep. #36, Solarpunk with Christine Spang 31:10

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In episode 36 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers speaks with Christine Spang about the past, present, and future of enterprise software, with a particular focus on AI. Spang shares her experiences building Nylas and discusses the practical applications of AI in business, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Lastly, they explor…

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Ep. #36, Solarpunk with Christine Spang 31:07

1M ago31:07

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In episode 36 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers speaks with Christine Spang about the past, present, and future of enterprise software, with a particular focus on AI. Spang shares her experiences building Nylas and discusses the practical applications of AI in business, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Lastly, they explor…

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Platform Builders - Ep. #6, Making Accounting SaaS Sexy Again with Brad Rigby 50:34

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In episode 6 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi chat with Brad Rigby about Canopy’s strategic shift from a niche tax tool to a leading accounting practice management platform. This conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of this major pivot, the nuances of building vertical SaaS, and how Canopy is leveraging AI to str…

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Ep. #6, Making Accounting SaaS Sexy Again with Brad Rigby 50:29

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In episode 6 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi chat with Brad Rigby about Canopy’s strategic shift from a niche tax tool to a leading accounting practice management platform. This conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of this major pivot, the nuances of building vertical SaaS, and how Canopy is leveraging AI to str…

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o11ycast - Ep. #81, Observability 3.0-vNext-final-DRAFT with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein 40:40

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In episode 81 of o11ycast, Charity Majors and Martin Thwaites dive into a lively discussion with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein on the evolving landscape of observability. The guests explore the concept of observability versioning, the challenges of cost and ROI, and the future of observability tools, including the potential convergence with AI and bu…

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Ep. #81, Observability 3.0-vNext-final-DRAFT with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein 40:36

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In episode 81 of o11ycast, Charity Majors and Martin Thwaites dive into a lively discussion with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein on the evolving landscape of observability. The guests explore the concept of observability versioning, the challenges of cost and ROI, and the future of observability tools, including the potential convergence with AI and bu…