Best Natwest Group Podcasts (2025)

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Jason Bosco, CEO & Co-Founder Of Typesense 36:14

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43m ago36:14

36:14

Ben Rometsch explores the superpowers of running an open-source startup with return guest Jason Bosco, CEO and co-founder of Typesense. Jason shares how their company achieved impressive growth by cultivating community building and collaboration through well-crafted one-source projects. He also talks about the role of open-source in creating engagi…

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The Intersection: Where DeFi + TradFi Meet: With Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader, EY 35:53

15h ago35:53

35:53

Join us for a special edition of The Bank Tellers, where we explore the intersection of TradFi and DeFi! Money20/20’s Head of Audience Development, Micky Tesfaye, we dive deep into the rapidly evolving relationship between traditional finance and decentralized finance with Paul Brody, EY's Global Blockchain Leader. As the financial world stands at …

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The High Cost Loan Scandal No One is Talking About 10:35

7d ago10:35

10:35

“The only gig in town came with 60% interest, because we were considered subprime lending. It meant that every payment of £15,000 included £9,000 interest.” Business owner David, who subsequently saved more than £80,000 in interest a year by refinancing with a CDFI. When it comes to high-cost credit, most of us think of personal borrowing and payda…

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The Intersection: Where DeFi + TradFi Meet: With Katherine Dowling, General Counsel & CCO, Bitwise Asset Management 42:22

16d ago42:22

42:22

Join us for a special edition of The Bank Tellers, where we explore the intersection of TradFi and DeFi! Money20/20's VP, Fintech Strategy, Zach Anderson Pettet, sits down with Katherine Dowling, General Counsel and CCO of Bitwise Asset Management, and they hold nothing back! With her unique background as a former federal prosecutor and investment …

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Kyle Johnson, Co-Founder Of Flagsmith 32:11

21d ago32:11

32:11

Ben Rometsch chats with Kyle Johnson, co-founder of Flagsmith, about their 11-year journey together in the commercial open-source software (COSS) space. He talks about his transition from engineering to entrepreneur and back again by detailing how he navigated the evolution of his career. Kyle discusses how they have developed feature flagging as a…

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Noor Farilla Abdullah, Group Chief Digital Officer at Bank Islam 24:56

1M ago24:56

24:56

Join host, Sheryl Chen, as she sits down with Noor Farilla Abdullah, Group Chief Digital Officer of Bank Islam Malaysia, at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok. Noor Farilla shares her remarkable journey of building a digital bank entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic while working remotely. As the first Malaysian bank to deploy critical workloads to the cl…

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The Intersection: Where DeFi + TradFi Meet: With Leif Abraham, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Public 48:51

2M ago48:51

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In this inaugural episode of our special series "The Intersection: Where DeFi + TradFi Meet," we dive deep into the rapidly converging worlds of traditional finance and decentralized finance with Leif Abraham, co-founder and co-CEO of Public. Leif shares invaluable insights on how Public is bridging the gap between conventional investment platforms…

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Andy Ellis, CEO, NatWest Boxed 27:02

2M ago27:02

27:02

On the latest episode of The Bank Tellers filmed at Money20/20 Europe, host Sheryl Chen sits down with Andy Ellis, CEO of NatWest Boxed, to explore the cutting-edge world of embedded finance and banking as a service. Andy shares invaluable insights from his journey of building an innovative financial venture within a traditional banking structure, …

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Biswa Banik, Chief Data Officer, Tonik Bank 21:52

2M ago21:52

21:52

In this episode of The Bank Tellers, host Zach Anderson Pettet sits down with Biswa Banik, Chief Data Officer at Tonik Bank, the Philippines' first fully digital bank. Biswa shares his fascinating journey from Microsoft software developer to management consultant to fintech innovator, revealing how his unique background bridges technology and busin…

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Annerie Vreugdenhil, Chief Commercial Officer at ABN AMRO 26:48

3M ago26:48

26:48

Can a centuries-old bank still be a leader in innovation? At ABN AMRO, the answer is a clear yes, and Annerie Vreugdenhil is helping make it happen. In this episode of The Bank Tellers, hosted by Money20/20 Head of Content, Sheryl Chen, Annerie shares how the bank is embracing the needs of the next generation through BUUT, a new banking platform bu…

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Simon Loong, Founder & Group CEO, WeLab 20:03

3M ago20:03

20:03

In this episode of The Bank Tellers, Simon Loong, Founder & Group CEO of WeLab, shares the story behind building one of Asia’s most innovative digital banking groups. From carrying secondhand IKEA desks into his first office to running a licensed digital bank across Hong Kong, Indonesia, and soon Thailand, Simon unpacks WeLab’s journey of growth, r…

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Mike McCrary, 1st VP LSBX at Lincoln Savings Bank 32:57

3M ago32:57

32:57

In this episode of The Bank Tellers, Mike McCrary, 1st VP at LSBX (part of Lincoln Savings Bank), joins Zach Anderson Pettet to share what it’s like to help build one of the earliest and longest-standing fintech-bank partnerships in the U.S. Mike takes us inside LSBX’s 10+ year journey of powering fintechs, lessons learned from the embedded finance…

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Jonas Eichhorst, CEO of Timo Vietnam 29:40

3M ago29:40

29:40

Jonas Eichhorst, CEO of Timo Vietnam, joins The Bank Tellers to talk about what it takes to grow a digital bank in one of Asia’s most dynamic markets. With a background in both hardcore engineering and business strategy, Jonas brings a sharp, systems-driven perspective to building tech that feels personal. He shares Timo’s journey from Vietnam’s fi…

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Pimolpa Simaroj, Chief Country Officer at Deutsche Bank 25:41

4M ago25:41

25:41

In this episode of The Bank Tellers, Pimolpa Simaroj, Chief Country Officer of Deutsche Bank’s Bangkok branch, shares her remarkable journey through Thailand’s financial ecosystem, from her early days as a management trainee to leading one of the most established global banks in the region. Filmed live at Money20/20 Asia, host Zach Anderson Pettet …

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Credit Union Special: Beverly Anderson, President & CEO of BECU 21:15

4M ago21:15

21:15

Beverly Anderson, President & CEO of BECU, joins for another Credit Union Special onThe Bank Tellers. Her and Zach Anderson Pettet, VP, Fintech Strategy at Money20/20, have a powerful conversation about leadership, innovation, and what’s next for credit unions. She shares her remarkable path from Paducah, Kentucky to Harvard Business School and top…

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Kohei Ueda, Head of Digital Transformation, Global Transaction Banking at Mizuho Bank 30:57

5M ago30:57

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In this episode of The Bank Tellers, Sheryl Chen, Head of Content, Money20/20 Asia, speaks with Kohei Ueda, Head of Digital Transformation at Mizuho Bank’s Global Transaction Banking Department, for a deep dive into how one of Japan’s largest banks is navigating change from the inside out. Filmed just ahead of Money20/20 Asia, Kohei shares how his …

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Deven Somaya, Managing Director, Global Head of Emerging Commerce Solutions at Citi 34:12

6M ago34:12

34:12

In this special pre-Money20/20 Asia episode of The Bank Tellers, Sheryl Chen, Head of Content, Asia, sits down with Deven Somaya, Managing Director and Global Head of Emerging Commerce Solutions at Citi, for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation from Singapore. With over 24 years at Citi, Deven shares insights from his global career journ…

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Credit Union Special: Sterling Nielsen, President & CEO, Mountain America Credit Union 25:37

6M ago25:37

25:37

Credit Union Special: The Minds Behind the Members How do credit unions stay competitive in a rapidly evolving financial world? In this special episode of The Bank Tellers, we sit down with Sterling Nielsen, CEO of Mountain America Credit Union, to discuss the future of credit unions, their role in financial inclusion, and how they’re leveraging te…

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Credit Union Special: Shruti Miyashiro, President & CEO, DCU 18:19

6M ago18:19

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Credit Union Special: The Minds Behind the Members Zach Anderson Pettet, Money20/20's VP, Fintech Strategy, interviews Shruti Miyashiro, President & CEO of DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union). Tune in to learn how DCU's organic growth has made it one of the largest credit unions in the US, and how its intent to merge with First Tech is poised to cre…

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Rachel Freeman, Chief Growth Officer, Tyme 31:34

6M ago31:34

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How do you build a digital bank that truly serves the underserved? In this episode of The Bank Tellers, Zach Anderson Pettet sits down with Rachel Freeman, Chief Growth Officer at Tyme, to explore how the company is redefining digital banking in emerging markets. Tyme is proving that financial inclusion can be both impactful and profitable. Rachel …

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Sarah Billings, EVP, Head of Global Payments at PNC 15:28

7M ago15:28

15:28

In this episode of The Bank Tellers, we sit down with Sarah Billings, EVP and Head of Global Payments at PNC, to explore the evolving landscape of payments, technology, and banking innovation. From strategic investments in real-time payments to the importance of "brilliantly boring" banking, Sarah shares how PNC is driving innovation while keeping …

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Kelly Buchanan, Divisional CIO & EVP, Enterprise Payments & Wholesale Technology at Truist 22:56

7M ago22:56

22:56

How do you lead digital transformation at a top-10 U.S. bank while keeping innovation at the forefront? In this episode of The Bank Tellers, we sit down with Kelly Buchanan, EVP & Divisional CIO of Enterprise Payments & Wholesale Technology at Truist, to discuss her journey from MasterCard to banking, how Truist is redefining innovation in wholesal…

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Emma Hagan, UK Chief Executive Officer at ClearBank 17:13

7M ago17:13

17:13

On the latest episode of The Bank Tellers, Ian Horne, Head of EU Content at Money20/20, sits down with Emma Hagan, CEO of ClearBank, to explore how the UK’s first new clearing bank in 250 years is shaking up financial services. Emma shares insights on embedded banking, fintech partnerships, and innovation in payments, plus what it takes to lead a c…

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Malcolm Matalka: Co-Founder at Terrateam 50:38

7M ago50:38

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Interview With Malcolm Matalka: Co-Founder, Terrateam Ben Rometsch chats with Malcolm Matalka, co-founder of Terrateam, to discuss the company’s inception and its eventual shift to open source. Together, they discuss how his frustrations with the click ops approach prompted Malcolm to create his own team to disrupt the system and pave the way for m…

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Michael Pfau, Chief Digital Officer at Axos Bank 23:00

7M ago23:00

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Axos Bank is one of the OG digital banks, but how do they stay ahead in a world where every financial institution is going digital? In this episode of The Bank Tellers, Zach Anderson Pettet sits down with Michael Pfau, Chief Digital Officer at Axos Bank, to dive into the future of digital banking, how to balance innovation with efficiency, and why …

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Erica Khalili, Co-founder and Chief Legal & Risk Officer at Lead Bank 18:57

8M ago18:57

18:57

On the latest episode of The Bank Tellers, Zach Anderson Pettet, VP, Fintech Strategy at Money20/20, sits down with Erica Khalili, the Chief Legal & Risk Officer at Lead Bank. This unfiltered and honest convo dives into the bank’s transformation from a traditional community bank to a fintech-forward institution. Erica shares the unique journey that…

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Sam Stepanyan, OWASP London Chapter Leader & OWASP Global Board Member 53:21

8M ago53:21

53:21

With almost every transaction being done through the internet, your personal information and finances must be protected at all costs from hackers and scammers. Therefore, cybersecurity is important now more than ever. Leading the charge in keeping the digital world safe and secure is OWASP, a non-profit organization working mainly on software secur…

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Credit Union Special: Dietrich Kuhlmann, CEO of Navy Federal Credit Union 17:55

8M ago17:55

17:55

In this special edition of The Bank Tellers, we’re diving deep into the world of credit unions with Dietrich Kuhlmann, President & CEO of Navy Federal Credit Union—the world’s largest credit union. Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20, caught up with Dietrich to discuss: -The evolution of Navy Federal and its mission to …

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Eyal Lifshitz, Founder & CEO of Bluevine 14:52

8M ago14:52

14:52

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, but banking hasn’t always worked in their favor. Enter Bluevine, the fintech building a financial operating system tailored for small businesses. In this episode of The Bank Tellers, Eyal Lifshitz, Founder & CEO of Bluevine, sits down with Micky Tesfaye to share how his company has evolved from offe…

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Michelle Draper, CMO of First Citizens Bank 22:06

8M ago22:06

22:06

Dive into the latest episode of The Bank Tellers as Zach Anderson Pettet sits down with Michelle Draper, CMO of First Citizens Bank, for a candid conversation about authentic leadership, innovation, and transformation during tumultuous times. Wondering how Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) transformed after the merger with First Citizens? Hear what it was …

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Chris Villa, Co-Founder of Puck & Measured 50:01

8M ago50:01

50:01

Interview With Chris Villa: Co-Founder, Puck & Measured Puck, an open-source project, has exploded in popularity, becoming a major focus for Chris Villa and his team. But how do you balance a runaway open-source hit with the demands of running a consultancy? Join Ben Rometsch as he sits down with Chris Villa, co-founder of both Puck and Measured, t…

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George Gresham, CEO of Green Dot 16:52

8M ago16:52

16:52

We sat down with the CEO of Green Dot during Money20/20 USA! Mickyy Tesfaye, Head of Content at Money20/20, sits down with George Gresham, for a candid, can't-miss conversation about business, leadership, and some really good life advice. With over two decades of innovation in financial services, Green Dot has evolved from pioneering general-purpos…

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Kate Pender, Fair4All Finance: financial inclusion, innovation and big solutions to big challenges 40:32

9M ago40:32

40:32

Kate Pender is CEO of Fair4All Finance, an organisation launched to improve the financial services sector so it better serves people who are underserved and excluded. She was appointed chief executive in 2024 having worked with Fair4All since its inception in 2019: "I drank the Kool-Aid and got hooked on the work." Kate is also a member of the Gove…

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Giorgi Shagidze, CEO of maib 27:49

9M ago27:49

27:49

From FaceID onboarding to tripling mobile customers, Giorgi Shagidze, CEO of maib, is shaking up Moldova’s largest bank. In this episode, Money20/20 Europe’s Head of Content, Ian Horne, interviews Giorgi to uncover how maib: Captured 37% of the SME market in just three years Powers 70% of loans and deposits through its app Pioneers AI for chatbots,…

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James McLeod: Open Source Program Lead at NatWest Group 56:39

9M ago56:39

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Joining this episode is James McLeod, Open Source Program Lead at NatWest Group. He looks back on his career journey, from his role at the Linux Foundation, his efforts in scaling the FINOS project, to the creation of London.js. Reflecting on the many lessons throughout his professional life, James stressed the importance of proper data documentati…

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Melissa Eggleston, Chief Deposit & Operations Officer at nbkc bank 26:43

9M ago26:43

26:43

In this episode of The Bank Tellers, Money20/20 VP of Fintech Strategy, Zach Anderson Pettet, chats with Melissa Eggleston, nbkc bank's Chief Deposit & Operations Officer, for an unfiltered conversation. They explore the art of authentic leadership and building meaningful partnerships in the banking world. Melissa shares her journey, offering insig…

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Phill Rosen, Chief Technology Officer at MoneyLion 21:37

10M ago21:37

21:37

In the final installment of The Bank Tellers: NYC Edition, Scarlettt Sieber, Money20/20's Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, sits down with Phill Rosen, the global CTO of MoneyLion. They talk about everything from the evolution of banking, to the importance of consumer-centric approaches, to the role of technology in fintech. They discuss how MoneyLi…

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Moritz Klack & Christopher Möller: Co-Founders, xyflow 34:41

10M ago34:41

34:41

This episode features Moritz Klack and Christopher Möller, Co-Founders of xyflow. They look back on their career journey leading to their current company, from developing webkid, creating Datablocks, and launching React Flow. They discuss their transition from agency work to open source, their pricing strategies, and the importance of community fee…

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Rodrigo Suarez, Chief Banking Officer at Piermont Bank 26:27

10M ago26:27

26:27

In this episode of The Bank Tellers, Money 20/20's VP of Fintech, Zach Anderson Pettet, sits down with Rodrigo Suarez, Chief Banking Officer of Piermont Bank, to explore the journey of one of the few de novo banks chartered in recent years. Rodrigo shares how Piermont’s focus on digital-first, non-traditional distribution channels—starting with emb…

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Clare Cusack, President & CEO, New York Bankers Association 30:25

10M ago30:25

30:25

The Bank Tellers takes New York City! Scarlett Sieber, Money20/20's Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, had a fantastic face-to-face conversation with Clare Cusack, President & CEO of the New York Bankers Association. They talk about the vital role of advocacy in banking, the challenges posed by regulatory burdens, and how the pandemic fundamentally c…

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Allen Rohner, Founder & Chief Technology Officer of Griffin 22:14

10M ago22:14

22:14

In the latest installment of The Bank Tellers, Money20/20 Content Lead, Micky Tesfaye, speaks with Allenn Rohner, Co-founder and CTO of Griffin Bank, a fully licensed UK bank focused on providing B2B infrastructure for fintechs. They chat about the unique positioning of Griffin in the financial services landscape, and how the founders' backgrounds …

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Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank Singapore 23:18

11M ago23:18

23:18

Money20/20 Asia's Content Lead, Namita Kinjawadekar, speaks with Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of TrustBank, Singapore's first digital bank. Dwai details the bank's rapid growth, innovative strategies, and the importance of customer experience. He discusses the challenges faced in the banking industry, the significance of technology and innovation, and the …

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Konstantin Vinogradov, General Partner At Runa Capital 43:34

11M ago43:34

43:34

With their keen eye for innovation and their knack for spotting the next big thing, Runa Capital is at the forefront of the tech revolution. In this episode, Ben Rometsch delves into the world of open-source software with Konstantin Vinogradov, General Partner at Runa Capital. Konstantin reflects on the founding principles of Runa Capital and its c…

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Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank 30:58

11M ago30:58

30:58

In this episode of the Bank Tellers podcast, Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank, and Micky Tesfaye, Content Lead at Money20/20, dive into Allica Bank's journey and its focus on the underserved mid-sized business segment in the UK. Richard discusses the importance of execution in business strategy, the unique approach of building acquisition-focused…

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Siya Vansia, Chief Brand & Innovation Officer at ConnectOne Bank 23:27

12M ago23:27

23:27

In this inaugural episode of The Bank Tellers, Zach Anderson Pettet, VP of Fintech at Money20/20 and Siya Vansia, Chief Brand and Innovation Officer at ConnectOne Bank, sit down to discuss the bank's founding, its growth trajectory, and the importance of innovation aligned with brand values. Plus, Siya shares insights on navigating technology trend…

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Ivan Burazin: Co-Founder of Daytona 49:37

11M ago49:37

49:37

Ivan Burazin proudly presents Daytona, a secure open-source development environment manager that allows developers to tailor their environments according to their specific needs. Ivan looks back on how their company started as an enterprise product before becoming an open-source project for individual developers. He breaks down its most important f…

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Chuck Carpenter: Founder, Shepherd Pro & Host, Whiskey Web and Whatnot 42:57

1y ago42:57

42:57

Buckle up for a journey into Shepherd! In this episode, Chuck Carpenter, the founder of Shepherd Pro and host of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, joins Ben Rometsch to delve into Shepherd and Shepherd JS, an influential open-source library for creating interactive guides in JavaScript. Chuck shares his deep involvement over seven years as a maintainer, hig…

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Julius Volz, CoFounder of Prometheus 53:43

1y ago53:43

53:43

Managing a modern application landscape can be a balancing act. Enter Prometheus, an open-source champion for monitoring and alerting. In this episode, Julius Volz, co-founder of Prometheus and founder of PromLabs, joins Ben Rometsch to discuss the origins and evolution of Prometheus. Julius traces its inception to his early days at Google and Soun…

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Jonathan Schneider: Co-Founder, Moderne 43:06

1y ago43:06

43:06

Moderne is a pioneer in the field of mass-scale automated code refactoring, and it has some pretty interesting origins. In this episode, co-founder Jonathan Schneider talks about the genesis of Moderne, how he started his open-source journey from being an engineer at Netflix, and their current initiatives, including some interesting developments at…

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Deb Goodkin, Executive Director at The FreeBSD Foundation 46:55

1y ago46:55

46:55

Ever wondered how the backbone of streaming giants like Netflix or gaming consoles like Sony PlayStation ticks? Dive deep with us in this episode as we unravel the legacy and impact of FreeBSD, one of the unsung heroes of the tech world. Join us in an insightful conversation with Deb Goodkin, the Executive Director of the FreeBSD Foundation, as we …