Best LaunchDarkly Podcasts (2025)

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How Devin replaces your junior engineers with infinite AI interns that never sleep | Scott Wu (Cognition CEO) 41:11

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Scott Wu is the co-founder and CEO of Cognition Labs, the creators of Devin, an AI agent designed to function as a junior engineer on software development teams. In this conversation, Scott demonstrates how his team uses their own product to accelerate development workflows, reduce engineering toil, and handle routine tasks asynchronously. Scott wa…

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324: QA management in an AI world (with Sembi's Judy Bossi) 14:15

7d ago14:15

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In this episode, Dave interviews Judy Bossi, VP of product management at Sembi, about the importance of QA in AI integration. They discuss: Predictions for how QA will evolve alongside AI Ensuring executives see the business value in QA The challenges in ensuring security and safety when integrating AI into the software development life cycle…

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How to turn meeting notes into prototypes that your sales team can immediately demo to customers | Anjan Panneer Selvam (Acolyte Health) 48:32

8d ago48:32

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Anjan Panneer Selvam is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Acolyte Health, where he’s pioneering the use of AI across the entire product development lifecycle. In this episode, he demonstrates how AI tools can dramatically accelerate alignment between stakeholders, reduce development time from months to minutes, and enable teams to validat…

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323: AI agents need transparency and trust to be successful (with Creatio's Burley Kawasaki) 13:31

14d ago13:31

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In this episode, Dave interviews Burley Kawasaki, global VP of product marketing and strategy at no-code CRM platform Creatio. They discuss: The cautious adoption of AI in the workplace due to trust issues The need for transparency and visibility into AI decision-making processes How to balance innovation with security and compliance…

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How to digest 36 weekly podcasts without spending 36 hours listening | Tomasz Tunguz (Theory Ventures) 35:14

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Tomasz Tunguz is the founder of Theory Ventures, which invests in early-stage enterprise AI, data, and blockchain companies. In this episode, Tomasz reveals his custom-built “Parakeet Podcast Processor,” which helps him extract value from 36 podcasts weekly without spending 36 hours listening. He walks through his terminal-based workflow that downl…

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322: What to consider before selecting AI tooling (with Instabase's Anant Bhardwaj) 18:34

21d ago18:34

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In this episode, Jenna interviews Anant Bhardwaj, CEO and founder of Instabase, about what factors to consider before purchasing an AI tool. They discuss: Why it's important to start with the problem you have and work backwards Making sure agentic AI fits in with the rest of the existing systems Planning for long-term use…

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Using Veo 3 to create AI-generated music videos, like a Tiny Desk Concert with Notorious B.I.G. and Kurt Cobain 43:00

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Anish Acharya is an entrepreneur and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, focusing on consumer investing and AI-native products. In this episode, he demonstrates how AI can be used for creative and personal projects beyond typical work applications. He walks through creating an AI-generated Tiny Desk Concert for Notorious B.I.G. and Kurt Cobain,…

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321: Bridging the gap between AI tools and Kubernetes with kagent (with solo.io's Idit Levine) 14:16

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In this episode originally published on Get With IT, Dave interviews Idit Levine, founder and CEO of solo.io, about kagent, a framework for running agents in Kubernetes. They discuss: Why kagent was created What led solo.io to open source the project and donate it to the CNCF Difficulties with deploying AI agents in large organizations…

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How Amplitude built an internal AI tool that the whole company’s obsessed with (and how you can too) | Wade Chambers 40:26

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Wade Chambers, Chief Engineering Officer at Amplitude, shares how his team built Moda—an internal AI tool that gives employees access to enterprise data across multiple systems, enabling faster product development and decision-making while fostering cross-functional collaboration. What you’ll learn: 1. How Amplitude built a powerful internal AI too…

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An exclusive inside look at GPT-5 40:11

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In this episode, I share my hands-on experience with OpenAI’s GPT-5, the company’s new frontier model. As one of the first users outside of OpenAI to test the model, I put GPT-5 head-to-head with GPT-4.1 across real-world product use cases—from writing PRDs to generating code to assisting with visual design work. This is my unfiltered look at what …

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320: Creating a culture for AI experimentation (with LaunchDarkly's Jenn Wei) 14:55

1M ago14:55

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In this episode, Dave interviews Jenn Wei, senior vice president of product at LaunchDarkly. They discuss: The importance of creating a culture for AI experimentation Needing to shift from building features to managing dynamic learning systems The role of leadership in driving innovationBy SD Times

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How a VC and tech founder used AI to launch a brick-and-mortar business in their spare time | Andrew Mason (CEO of Descript) & Nabeel Hyatt (Partner at Spark Capital) 48:54

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Andrew Mason (founder of Groupon, now CEO of Descript) and Nabeel Hyatt (General Partner at Spark Capital) teamed up to open a physical board-game social club in Berkeley, with AI as their business partner. In this episode, they break down how they used Claude to generate a full business plan, model financials, plan the space layout, navigate Berke…

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319: Rules and guardrails for AI coding assistants (with Continue's Brian Douglas) 15:40

1M ago15:40

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In this episode, Dave interviews Brian Douglas, head of developer experience at Continue, about the importance of rules for AI tools. They discuss: How to implement rules for AI assistants Using rules to replace lengthy prompts Preventing technical debt when using AI-generated codeBy SD Times

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How Block’s custom AI agent supercharges every team, from sales to data to engineering | Jackie Brosamer & Brad Axen 46:31

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VP of engineering Jackie Brosamer and principal engineer Brad Axen join me to demo Goose, Block’s open-source AI agent that runs locally, plugs into your existing tools through model context protocol (MCP) servers, and peels away the rote parts of work so people can focus on insight and impact. This episode is packed with in-depth demos: starting w…

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318: How developer advocacy fuels product growth (with DigitalOcean's Wade Wegner) 15:04

2M ago15:04

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In this episode, Jenna interviews Wade Wegner, chief ecosystem and growth officer at DigitalOcean, about the importance of developer advocacy. They discuss: The relationship among developer advocacy, developer relations, and technology evangelism Effective strategies for engaging with developers Metrics to track to know that advocacy is contributin…

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Successfully coding with AI in large enterprises: Centralized rules, workflows for tech debt, and training your team | Zach Davis (Director of Engineering at LaunchDarkly) 44:56

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Zach Davis is a product-minded engineering leader and builder at heart, with over 12 years of experience building high‑performing teams and crafting developer tools at companies like Atlassian and LaunchDarkly. In this episode, he shares how he’s helping his 100-plus-person engineering team successfully adopt AI tools by creating centralized docume…

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317: Using HOPrS to verify that images and videos are real and unedited (with OpenOrigins' Manny Ahmed) 9:31

2M ago9:31

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In this episode, Jenna interviews Dr. Manny Ahmed, co-founder and CEO of OpenOrigins, the company behind Human-Oriented Proof System (HOPrS), which can be used to determine if an image or video has been altered or is AI-generated. They discuss: How it works and how it differs from other tools that try to do this How it can be used to address concer…

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How this PM streamlines 60k-page FDA submissions and saves millions with Claude, Streamlit, and clever AI workflows | Prerna Kaul 45:12

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Prerna Kaul is a product and platform leader who has spent over 14 years turning machine-learning research into consumer and B2B products at Amazon Alexa, AGI, Moderna, and now Panasonic Well. In today’s episode, she explains how she’s using AI to slash some of the most time-consuming, expensive tasks in life sciences—from generating 60,000-page FD…

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316: The benefits of specialized language models (with OpenText's Justin Cantrall) 12:52

2M ago12:52

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In this episode, Dave interviews Justin Cantrall, AI engineer and architect at OpenText, about specialized language models. They discuss: The difference between specialized language models and large language models The benefits and disadvantages of choosing specialized language models Open weight models…

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Mastering ChatGPT: Advanced techniques for workplace communication and productivity | Hiten Shah 42:53

2M ago42:53

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Hiten Shah is a serial founder who has started several analytics and security companies, including Crazy Egg and KISSmetrics. The latest one, Nira, was acquired by Dropbox in 2024. In this episode, he shares how he turns ChatGPT from a simple chatbot into a personal workplace coach, sales strategist, and productivity multiplier. What you’ll learn: …

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315: Gray work in software development (with Quickbase's Maya Palfreyman) 21:36

2M ago21:36

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In this episode, Jenna interviews Maya Palfreyman, product marketing director at Quickbase, who leads the company's research on gray work. They discuss: What gray work is and what sort of tasks qualify How it affects software developers The impact of unaccounted gray work in planning cyclesBy SD Times

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How to build prototypes that actually look like your product | Colin Matthews (Product leader, AI prototyping instructor at Maven) 32:07

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Colin Matthews is a product manager, founder, and hobbyist engineer. After spending the past eight years in healthtech, he recently left his role as a PM at Datavant to go full-time on building his own products. He is currently a top Maven instructor, helping PMs build their first AI prototype. In this episode, he shares a step-by-step workflow for…

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314: The search revolution: Dense vs. sparse vectors (with Jack Pertschuk from Pinecone) 12:54

3M ago12:54

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In this episode, Dave interviews Jack Pertschuk, principal engineer for Algorithms and Platform at Pinecone. They discuss: What semantic search is and where it falls short The difference between sparse and dense vectors How search technology powers AIBy SD Times

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How a 91-year-old vibe coded a complex event management system using Claude and Replit | John Blackman 40:28

3M ago40:28

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John Blackman, a 91-year-old retired electrical engineer, shares how he used Claude and Replit to build a complex application for his church’s community service events—with no prior software development experience and for less than $350. His app allows event organizers to create events, recruit volunteers, and manage sign-ups, with a standout featu…

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313: Identity and auth in the age of agentic AI (with Stytch's Julianna Lamb) 13:39

3M ago13:39

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In this episode, Jenna interviews Julianna Lamb, co-founder and CTO of Stytch, about MCP and how it handles authorization. They discuss: Where MCP gets it right and where more work is needed Issues with traditional auth in agentic workflows Designing auth flows for agents vs humansBy SD Times

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A designer's guide to Cursor: How to build interactive prototypes with sound, explore visual styles, and transform data visualizations | Elizabeth Lin 35:07

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Elizabeth Lin is an independent design educator who has crafted learning experiences for Khan Academy, Primer, and Lambda School. She currently runs design is a party, an alternative online design school where she teaches courses like The Art of Visual Design and Prototyping with Cursor. In this episode, she shares how designers can leverage Cursor…

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312: The downsides of vibe coding (with AutonomyAI's Tammuz Dubnov) 9:56

3M ago9:56

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Tammuz Dubnov, founder and CTO of AutonomyAI, a company that makes AI agents for software development. They discuss: What vibe coding is The risks associated with it Where it can be used and where it should be avoidedBy SD Times

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Gamma’s head of design shares how his small team uses AI to synthesize feedback, generate on-brand imagery, and maintain design quality while serving users in 60+ countries | Zach Leach 36:20

3M ago36:20

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Zach Leach, head of design at Gamma, reveals how his small team uses AI to analyze global feedback, create on-brand imagery, and maintain design quality while serving users in more than 60 countries. What you’ll learn: How Gamma analyzes feedback from their 60% international user base using ChatGPT’s deep research capabilities How to transform hund…

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311: Looking back on 30 years of Java (with Azul's Simon Ritter) 16:44

3M ago16:44

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In this episode, Jenna welcomes back Simon Ritter, CTO of Azul, to talk about the history and evolution of Java, which is celebrating its 30 year anniversary this year. They discuss: The software development landscape at the time Java was created Key moments in Java's history What has made it such a resilient and long-lasting language…

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The exact AI playbook (using MCPs, custom GPTs, Granola) that saved ElevenLabs $100k+ and helps them ship daily | Luke Harries (Head of Growth) 44:24

3M ago44:24

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Luke Harries, Head of Growth at ElevenLabs, the leading AI voice technology company, shares how he’s automating marketing workflows with AI—from case studies to translations to WhatsApp integrations—saving his company over $140,000 while making everything a launch. What you’ll learn: 1. How to create polished case studies in minutes using AI transc…

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310: The history of Kubernetes (with Nutanix' Dan Ciruli) 18:10

3M ago18:10

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In this episode, Dave interviews Dan Ciruli, senior director of product management at Nutanix (and ex-Googler), about the history of Kubernetes. They discuss: What was going on at Google that led to the creation of Kubernetes The importance of getting the industry to agree on a non-vendor-specific way of deploying workloads Initial concerns from VM…

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A 3-step AI coding workflow for solo founders | Ryan Carson (5x founder) 34:44

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Ryan Carson is a five-time founder who has spent the past 20 years building, scaling, and selling startups. In this episode, he shares his playbook for using AI to build products, turning “vibe coding” into a structured and scalable approach that can replace full engineering teams. What you’ll learn: 1. A simple three-file system that transforms ch…

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309: How Chase is building the next generation of expert engineers with its E2 program (with Chase's Priti Naik) 14:04

4M ago14:04

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In this episode, Dave interviews Priti Naik, vice president of architecture at Chase, about the company's Expert Engineering (E2) program. They discuss: What the program involves What prompted its creation How graduates stay updated on new technologies and trends

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How custom GPTs can make you a better manager | Hilary Gridley (Head of Core Product at Whoop) 36:08

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Hilary Gridley, Head of Core Product at Whoop, shares how she uses dozens of custom GPTs for her team that think and give feedback like her, allowing her to scale herself up and create time for higher-value work. What you’ll learn: 1. A step-by-step process for creating GPTs that “think like you” by reverse engineering your own decision criteria 2.…

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308: Why engineering feedback loops fail (and how to avoid that) - with Port's Zohar Einy 11:31

4M ago11:31

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In this episode, Jenna interviews Zohar Einy, CEO of Port, about engineering feedback loops. They discuss: The purpose of engineering feedback loops Where most organizations go wrong What makes feedback actually actionable

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A designer's guide to AI: Why designing in Cursor lets you prototype 10x faster, simplifies collaboration, and accelerates getting ideas out of your head | Joel Unger 20:55

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Joel Unger, design director at Atlassian, shares how AI is transforming the way he designs Trello and other products. He walks through real-world workflows using tools like Midjourney and Cursor to prototype complex interactions, re-create brand assets, and explore creative directions faster than ever. You’ll hear how AI is helping designers focus …

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307: Value Stream Management is getting a boost from AI (Sponsored by Broadcom) 11:48

4M ago11:48

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Thank you to Broadcom for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about their VSM offerings here: https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/value-stream-management In this episode, Dave interviews Jean-Louis Vignaud, head of ValueOps at Broadcom, about how VSM and AI are coming together. They discuss: The business implications of using AI in VSM Conce…

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Vibe coding a 3D multiplayer game in 15 minutes—with no game dev experience | Cody De Arkland (Senior Director of Developer Experience at Sentry) 31:32

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Cody De Arkland is the senior director of developer experience at Sentry, leading a team that empowers developers to build and ship software with greater safety and efficiency. Watch him speed-run the creation of a 3D multiplayer flight simulator—from scratch—in just 15 minutes, demonstrating the power (and creativity) that vibe coding enables. Wha…

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306: TLS certificate lifespans shortening to 47 days by 2029 (with DigiCert's Dean Coclin) 13:27

4M ago13:27

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In this episode, Jenna interviews Dean Coclin, senior director of Industry Strategy at DigiCert, about the recent vote by the CA/Browser Forum to shorten the lifespan of TLS certificates to 47 days by 2029. They discuss: The schedule for the changes and the gradual increments lifespans will shorten by The rationale behind shortening certificate lif…

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How this former NYT columnist uses ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, do research, and find the perfect metaphor | Farhad Manjoo 25:45

4M ago25:45

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Farhad Manjoo, a former New York Times and Wall Street Journal columnist, reveals his AI-enhanced writing workflow, from research to finding the perfect metaphor, and how these tools have transformed his creative process without replacing his unique voice. What you’ll learn: • How AI evolved from a simple tool to an essential writing companion • Us…

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305: Why PostgreSQL became the database of choice for cloud native development (with Neon's Heikki Linnakangas) 11:06

5M ago11:06

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In this episode, Dave Rubinstein interviews Heikki Linnakangas, co-founder of Neon, a company that provides Postgres solutions. They discuss: The factors that have contributed to adoption of PostgreSQL Why PostgreSQL has leapfrogged over MySQL in popularity What to expect in PostgreSQL 18

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Gumroad CEO's playbook to 40x his team's productivity with v0, Cursor, and Devin | Sahil Lavingia 45:13

5M ago45:13

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Sahil Lavingia is the founder and CEO of Gumroad, where AI agents are already writing 41% of all code commits, and he’s targeting 80% by year’s end. Sahil demonstrates how this approach allows him to transform what would typically be two-week projects into two-hour implementations—a 40x productivity increase. What you’ll learn: The exact AI workflo…

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Introducing How I AI 2:03

5M ago2:03

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How I AI, hosted by Claire Vo, is for anyone struggling to keep up with the latest AI advancements, and wondering how to actually use these magical new tools to improve the quality and efficiency of their work. In each episode, guests will demonstrate a specific, practical, and impactful way they’ve learned to use AI in their life. Forget theoretic…

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304: The skills developers need in an era of AI development (with AWS' Antje Barth) 14:52

5M ago14:52

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Antje Barth, principal developer advocate for generative AI at AWS. They discuss: The skills that are becoming more important as AI adoption increases The emergence of the AI engineering role The trend of "vibe coding" Resources: Amazon Q Developer Episode transcript…

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303: How AI agents are transforming how software is built (with GitLab's Emilio Salvador) 14:33

5M ago14:33

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In this episode, Jenna Barron speaks with Emilio Salvador, vice president of strategy and developer relations at GitLab, about AI agents in software development. Key talking points include: How AI agents compare to traditional forms of automation in the software development process Challenges teams may face when implementing agents The impact AI ag…

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302: Breaking down the barriers to serverless adoption (with DBOS' Jeremy Edberg) 9:54

5M ago9:54

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In this episode, David Rubinstein interviews Jeremy Edberg, CEO of DBOS, about the current state of serverless. They discuss: Why serverless adoption has stagnated The complexity of serverless architecture What needs to change to increase adoptionBy SD Times

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301: What's new in Java 24 (with Azul's Simon Ritter) 16:24

6M ago16:24

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Simon Ritter, deputy CTO of Azul, about the six features in Java 24 he thinks are most exciting, including faster startup times for Java apps, improvements to the Stream Gatherers API, and more. Learn more about Java 24 here: https://sdtimes.com/java/java-24-is-now-available-with-release-of-stream-gatherers-…

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300: The complex world of open source AI (with Red Hat's Stephen Watt) 13:45

6M ago13:45

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In this episode, David Rubinstein interviews, Stephen Watt, VP of the Office of the CTO at Red Hat, about open source AI. They discuss: Differences between open source software and open source AI The difficulty in applying open source principals to AI Efforts made to define open source AI

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299: The growing divide between developers and FinOps (with Martin Reynolds from Harness) 13:53

6M ago13:53

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Martin Reynolds, field CTO of Harness, about the misalignment between developers and FinOps. The company recently did a report that backed up the claims that developers and FinOps aren't properly aligned, and they talk about some of the findings of that report. Some key points of discussion include: The fact…

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298: Building a prompt engineering playground for faster company-wide innovation (with LinkedIn's Lukasz Karolewski and Ajay Prakash) 19:01

6M ago19:01

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In this episode, Jenna Barron interviews Lukasz Karolewski, senior staff software engineer at LinkedIn, and Ajay Prakash, staff software engineer at LinkedIn, to talk about how they built a prompt engineering playground at LinkedIn to improve cross-team collaboration with non-technical teams. They discuss: Why they built the playground The choice t…