Best Heavybit Podcasts (2025)

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Open Source Ready - Ep. #21, Continuous AI with Chad Metcalf of Continue 56:43

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In episode 21 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Chad Metcalf, CEO of Continue, to explore the rise of continuous AI. Chad shares his journey from early embedded systems and platform engineering to leading an open-source-focused company building coding agents. They discuss automation, developer trust, open source attribution, and ho…

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Ep. #21, Continuous AI with Chad Metcalf of Continue 56:38

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In episode 21 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Chad Metcalf, CEO of Continue, to explore the rise of continuous AI. Chad shares his journey from early embedded systems and platform engineering to leading an open-source-focused company building coding agents. They discuss automation, developer trust, open source attribution, and ho…

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Investor Stories 424. The Unique Traits of Visionary Founders Backed by Gigascale, Heavybit & York IE (Schroepfer, Ruscio, York) 6:28

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Mike Schroepfer Joseph Ruscio Kyle York We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in f…

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O11ycast | Ep. #85, AI/LLM in Software Teams: What’s Working and What’s Next with Dr. Cat Hicks | Heavybit

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In episode 85 of o11ycast, Dr. Cat Hicks unpacks AI’s impact on software teams from a psychological and social-science perspective.https://www.heavybit.com/library/podcasts/o11ycast/ep-85-ai-llm-in-software-teams-what-s-working-and-what-s-next-with-dr-cat-hicks

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Retrieval-Augmented Generation With Bob Remeika From Ragie 36:45

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Episode Summary Bob Remeika, CEO and Co-Founder of Ragie, joins host Danny Allan to demystify Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and its role in building secure, powerful AI applications. They explore the nuances of RAG, differentiating it from fine-tuning, and discuss how it handles diverse data types while mitigating performance challenges. The…

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Investor Stories 427. Balancing Growth with Profitability, Why the Customer’s Pain Matters Most, and Lessons from Film Financing to Supply Chain (Jiang, Ruscio, Niehenke) 10:25

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Kevin Jiang of Mangusta Capital Joseph Ruscio of Heavybit Alexander Niehenke of Scale Venture Partners We asked guests to describe the biggest change to their investment philosophy over the course of their career The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stac…

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Investor Stories 427. Balancing Growth with Profitability, Why the Customer’s Pain Matters Most, and Lessons from Film Financing to Supply Chain (Jiang, Ruscio, Niehenke) 10:25

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Kevin Jiang of Mangusta Capital Joseph Ruscio of Heavybit Alexander Niehenke of Scale Venture Partners We asked guests to describe the biggest change to their investment philosophy over the course of their career The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stac…

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Katelin Holloway's Billion-Dollar Box Scores 35:59

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Venture capitalist Katelin Holloway—founding partner at 776— unpacks the new math of sports investing. From incubating Angel City FC and LA Golf Club to why women’s sports offer the biggest upside, Holloway explains where value is created (media, sponsors, merch) and how pay equity should be built from first principles. Plus: the origin of “776,” T…

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Investor Stories 426. Investor Regrets and Hard Calls: From Tax Credit Dependence to Saying No to Zoom (Hsieh, Delk, Hilaly) 5:38

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Vince Hsieh Ryan Delk Aaref Hilaly Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founde…

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Investor Stories 426. Investor Regrets and Hard Calls: From Tax Credit Dependence to Saying No to Zoom (Hsieh, Delk, Hilaly) 5:38

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Vince Hsieh Ryan Delk Aaref Hilaly Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founde…

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491. How AI Reshapes LP Allocation Strategy, The Convergence of Venture and Buyout, and Permanent Shifts to Liquidity (Lara Banks) 35:40

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Lara Banks of Makena Capital Management joins Nick to discuss How AI Reshapes LP Allocation Strategy, The Convergence of Venture and Buyout, and Permanent Shifts to Liquidity. In this episode we cover: Underwriting New Funds and Long-Term Partnerships Criteria for Investment and Deal Breakers Persistence in Venture and Brand Building CO-Investments…

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491. How AI Reshapes LP Allocation Strategy, The Convergence of Venture and Buyout, and Permanent Shifts to Liquidity (Lara Banks) 35:40

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Lara Banks of Makena Capital Management joins Nick to discuss How AI Reshapes LP Allocation Strategy, The Convergence of Venture and Buyout, and Permanent Shifts to Liquidity. In this episode we cover: Underwriting New Funds and Long-Term Partnerships Criteria for Investment and Deal Breakers Persistence in Venture and Brand Building CO-Investments…

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Ireland’s Big Bet on Silicon Valley 17:47

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Ireland is making an aggressive play to strengthen its ties with the West Coast. IDA Ireland—the nation’s foreign investment agency—has launched a trade mission aimed at securing €250 billion (about $300 billion) in new capital and creating 75,000 jobs over the next five years. Already, a West Coast company opens or expands in Ireland every month, …

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Platform Builders - Ep. #13, Mirroring the ER Brain with AI with Nathan Murray of DocAssistant 38:23

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In episode 13 of Platform Builders, Christine and Isaac explore the intersection of AI and medicine with ER physician Nathan Murray. Nathan shares how and why he founded DocAssistant, an AI-powered scribe and decision-support tool for emergency medicine. This conversation examines the challenges of integrating AI into clinical workflows and offers …

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Generationship - Ep. #43, Security Woven In with John Amaral 36:58

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In episode 43 of Generationship, Rachel explores the frontier of AI-driven cybersecurity with John Amaral, co-founder of Root.io. Together they unpack the promise and challenges of agentic systems that detect, patch, and remediate vulnerabilities automatically. This installment offers a mix of technical deep dives, AI optimism, and a vision of secu…

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Investor Stories 425. Don’t Rush the Process: Building Insights, Networks, and Patience Early in Your VC Career (Shen, Shapiro, Jiang) 8:57

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Han Shen Craig Shapiro Kevin Jiang We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in fo…

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Investor Stories 425. Don’t Rush the Process: Building Insights, Networks, and Patience Early in Your VC Career (Shen, Shapiro, Jiang) 8:57

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Han Shen Craig Shapiro Kevin Jiang We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in fo…

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Ep. #13, Mirroring the ER Brain with AI with Nathan Murray of DocAssistant 38:19

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In episode 13 of Platform Builders, Christine and Isaac explore the intersection of AI and medicine with ER physician Nathan Murray. Nathan shares how and why he founded DocAssistant, an AI-powered scribe and decision-support tool for emergency medicine. This conversation examines the challenges of integrating AI into clinical workflows and offers …

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Ep. #43, Security Woven In with John Amaral 36:55

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In episode 43 of Generationship, Rachel explores the frontier of AI-driven cybersecurity with John Amaral, co-founder of Root.io. Together they unpack the promise and challenges of agentic systems that detect, patch, and remediate vulnerabilities automatically. This installment offers a mix of technical deep dives, AI optimism, and a vision of secu…

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Securing The Future Of AI With Dr. Peter Garraghan 38:19

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Episode Summary Machine learning has been around for decades, but as it evolves rapidly, the need for robust security grows even more urgent. Today on the Secure Developer, co-founder and CEO of Mindgard, Dr. Peter Garraghan, joins us to discuss his take on the future of AI. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Peter’s background and career, his though…

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Investor Stories 424. The Unique Traits of Visionary Founders Backed by Gigascale, Heavybit & York IE (Schroepfer, Ruscio, York) 6:28

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Mike Schroepfer Joseph Ruscio Kyle York We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in f…

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Investor Stories 423. From Checklists to Leadership: Lessons from iFLY, DFJ Growth & Pismo Leaders (Shen, Schuler, Binatti) 8:05

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Han Shen Barry Schuler Daniela Binatti We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Ar…

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Investor Stories 423. From Checklists to Leadership: Lessons from iFLY, DFJ Growth & Pismo Leaders (Shen, Schuler, Binatti) 8:05

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Han Shen Barry Schuler Daniela Binatti We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Ar…

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490. Why Foundry Isn’t Raising a New Fund, Lessons from Hibernation, and the Benefits and Drawbacks of a Give First Philosophy (Brad Feld) 1:10:21

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Brad Feld of Foundry and Techstars joins Nick to discuss Why Foundry Isn’t Raising a New Fund, Lessons from Hibernation, and the Benefits and Drawbacks of a Give First Philosophy. In this episode we cover: TechStars' Evolution and Challenges Building Vibrant Startup Communities The Philosophy of Give First Mentorship and Effective Communication Bal…

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490. Why Foundry Isn’t Raising a New Fund, Lessons from Hibernation, and the Benefits and Drawbacks of a Give First Philosophy (Brad Feld) 1:10:21

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Brad Feld of Foundry and Techstars joins Nick to discuss Why Foundry Isn’t Raising a New Fund, Lessons from Hibernation, and the Benefits and Drawbacks of a Give First Philosophy. In this episode we cover: TechStars' Evolution and Challenges Building Vibrant Startup Communities The Philosophy of Give First Mentorship and Effective Communication Bal…

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S03 EP05 - Clare Sudbery - Trunk dialing only, no branching out - Quality Blether | Acast

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Listen to S03 EP05 - Clare Sudbery - Trunk dialing only, no branching out from Quality Blether . Clare Sudbery is CI/CD coach, technical leadership coach, author (both technical and fiction), musician and a champion of Trunk Based Development. She is also a wonderful person to chat with.Clare's LinkedInMaking Tech Better PodcastEmily BacheClare's T…

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Platform Builders - Ep. #12, Earn Respect, Not Headlines with Mike Boufford 1:02:08

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In episode 12 of Platform Builders, Christine and Isaac chat with Mike Boufford, CEO of Otti and former CTO of Greenhouse. Mike unpacks hard-earned insights on topics like leadership philosophies, management best practices, and the unexpected moments that shape company culture. This conversation blends candid war stories with practical takeaways fo…

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Open Source Ready - Ep. #20, Exploring AI Memory with Vasilije Markovic of Cognee 50:48

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In episode 20 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with data engineering and cognitive science expert Vasilije Markovic to explore AI memory and how we can build more intelligent systems. From the challenges of "context rot" to the practical applications of AI memory in construction, education, and finance, this conversation covers how to …

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Oddly Influenced | E29: Interview: Trond Hjorteland on a radical approach to organizational transformation

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Open Systems Theory (OST) is an approach to organizational transformation that dates back to the late 1940s. It's been applied a fair amount, but hasn't gotten much mindshare in the software world....https://podcast.oddly-influenced.dev/episodes/trond-hjorteland-on-a-radical-approach-to-organizational-transformation…

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Investor Stories 422: Best LP Question (Stevens, Patel, Shapiro) 6:54

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Kevin Stevens Manish Patel Craig Shapiro We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay…

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Investor Stories 422: Best LP Question (Stevens, Patel, Shapiro) 6:54

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Kevin Stevens Manish Patel Craig Shapiro We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay…

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Ep. #12, Earn Respect, Not Headlines with Mike Boufford 1:02:02

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In episode 12 of Platform Builders, Christine and Isaac chat with Mike Boufford, CEO of Otti and former CTO of Greenhouse. Mike unpacks hard-earned insights on topics like leadership philosophies, management best practices, and the unexpected moments that shape company culture. This conversation blends candid war stories with practical takeaways fo…

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Ep. #20, Exploring AI Memory with Vasilije Markovic of Cognee 50:43

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In episode 20 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with data engineering and cognitive science expert Vasilije Markovic to explore AI memory and how we can build more intelligent systems. From the challenges of "context rot" to the practical applications of AI memory in construction, education, and finance, this conversation covers how to …

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Generationship - Ep. #42, Ziggy Stardust with Katie Hallett 18:18

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In episode 42 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers speaks with Katie Hallett about why she and her team decided to build a web browser for machines, not humans. Katie explains the inefficiencies of traditional scraping tools, why Lightpanda is so much faster, and how AI is reshaping developer workflows. They also offer career advice to help new gradu…

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Ep. #42, Ziggy Stardust with Katie Hallett 18:16

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In episode 42 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers speaks with Katie Hallett about why she and her team decided to build a web browser for machines, not humans. Katie explains the inefficiencies of traditional scraping tools, why Lightpanda is so much faster, and how AI is reshaping developer workflows. They also offer career advice to help new gradu…

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NEA's Aaron Jacobson on Robotics, AI Startups and Defense Innovation 20:15

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NEA partner Aaron Jacobson joins Sand Hill Road to discuss the next wave of robotics and AI — from warehouse automation and drone manufacturing to autonomous construction and defense innovation. Jacobson explains why the future of robotics isn’t humanoids but specialized machines that perform one task perfectly. He shares insights on startups like …

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Investor Stories 421: Rewriting the Playbook (Walsh, Schroepfer, Saxena) 5:39

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Shamin Walsh Mike Schroepfer Shashank Saxena We asked guests to describe the biggest change to their investment philosophy over the course of their career The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing …

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Investor Stories 421: Rewriting the Playbook (Walsh, Schroepfer, Saxena) 5:39

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Shamin Walsh Mike Schroepfer Shashank Saxena We asked guests to describe the biggest change to their investment philosophy over the course of their career The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing …

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Investor Stories 420: Why I Passed (Abel, Ruscio, Niehenke) 6:11

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Godard Abel Joseph Ruscio Alexander Niehenke Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing…

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Investor Stories 420: Why I Passed (Abel, Ruscio, Niehenke) 6:11

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On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Godard Abel Joseph Ruscio Alexander Niehenke Each investor highlights a situation where they decided not to invest, why they passed, and how it played out. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing…

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o11ycast - Ep. #85, AI/LLM in Software Teams: What’s Working and What’s Next with Dr. Cat Hicks 51:23

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In episode 85 of o11ycast, Dr. Cat Hicks unpacks AI’s impact on software teams from a psychological and social-science perspective. Along with Ken, Jess, and Austin, she explores how AI magnifies long-standing tensions between solitary and collaborative models of development, and how fears about AI often reflect deeper issues like undervaluing coll…

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Ep. #85, AI/LLM in Software Teams: What’s Working and What’s Next with Dr. Cat Hicks 51:18

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In episode 85 of o11ycast, Dr. Cat Hicks unpacks AI’s impact on software teams from a psychological and social-science perspective. Along with Ken, Jess, and Austin, she explores how AI magnifies long-standing tensions between solitary and collaborative models of development, and how fears about AI often reflect deeper issues like undervaluing coll…

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Ep. #85, AI/LLM in Software Teams: What’s Working and What’s Next with Dr. Cat Hicks 51:18

28d ago51:18

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In episode 85 of o11ycast, Dr. Cat Hicks unpacks AI’s impact on software teams from a psychological and social-science perspective. Along with Ken, Jess, and Austin, she explores how AI magnifies long-standing tensions between solitary and collaborative models of development, and how fears about AI often reflect deeper issues like undervaluing coll…