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Nerding Out With Viktor is a podcast about tech, startups, and everything in between. Hosted by Viktor, a lifelong nerd and seasoned entrepreneur, the show features real conversations with builders, hackers, and technologists. Viktor got his start in Silicon Valley with YippieMove, an early email migration tool, and later created Blotter, a top-ranked productivity app for macOS. He now runs Screenly — the first developer-friendly digital signage platform — and built its open-source sibling, ...
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CRA Explained: What the Cyber Resilience Act Means for Device Manufacturers
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1:05:33In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson sits down with Sarah Fluchs, CTO and OT cybersecurity expert, to unpack the EU's Cyber Resilience Act and what it means for anyone building connected devices. Sarah shares her journey from engineering into the world of OT security, and explains her involvement in the CRA expert gro…
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UK Online Safety Act: Digital ID and the Risks of a Database State
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1:06:17In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson sits down with James Baker, Policy and Campaigns Manager at Open Rights Group, to explore the real-world impact of the UK Online Safety Act and proposed Digital ID systems. Together, they unpack how the UK's approach to digital identity is raising concerns about centralization, pri…
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Rethinking Software Security Compliance in the Age of AI with Nick Selby
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56:51In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson sits down with Nick Selby, a security leader and advocate for practical security culture, to explore the reality behind software security compliance and why so many teams treat it as a checkbox rather than a mindset. The discussion unpacks how frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 of…
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The Quiet Power of Digital Minimalism with Patrick Walker
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1:12:09In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson sits down with Patrick Walker, former YouTube and Facebook executive and now founder of the conscious tech platform Uptime, to explore the quiet discipline of digital minimalism. Patrick shares his journey from building global video platforms to stepping away from Big Tech, reflect…
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Mike sits down with Tom Totenberg to discuss disastrous Friday night deployments, selective feature flags, Launch Darkly and more general development goodness. Alice for Power BI Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom Dev Mike's Recent Omakub Blog Post Tom's LinkedIn LaunchDarkly…
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Coreboot and Linux Hardware: Inside Star Labs with Sean Rhodes
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49:41In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Viktor Petersson is joined by Sean Rhodes from Star Labs for a deep dive into coreboot and Linux hardware. The discussion explores how Star Labs builds Linux-first laptops and mini PCs that prioritize open firmware, long-term support, and user trust. Sean shares the company's journey from its early days…
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Lessons in Building Niche Hardware and Networks with Planet Computers' Marcus Taylor
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59:28In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson sits down with Marcus Taylor, co-founder at Planet Computers and veteran of IBM, Logica, and the GSM Association. Marcus brings decades of experience across telecom, hardware, and secure systems. The conversation traces his early work on natural language systems at IBM, his role in p…
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Nerding Out on Software Supply Chain Security with ITSPmagazine's Sean Martin
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27:06In this crossover episode, Viktor Petersson sits down with Sean Martin, co-founder of ITSPmagazine, to unpack how software supply chain security is evolving under regulatory pressure, real-world incidents, and a fast-changing tooling landscape. They explore how SBOMs are moving from static artifacts to operational assets, why transparency beats bla…
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Mike reads your feedback for the month and answers your questions in here. There's a lot in here in particular some juicy AI stuff. Try Mailtrap for free Alice for Power BI Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice & Custom DevBy The Mad Botter
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Joey DeVilla of Tampa Tech fame and accordion playing glory joins Mike to discuss the Tampa Tech scene, some Python goodness, a little Rust and much more. Try Mailtrap for free Joey's Blog Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord AliceBy The Mad Botter
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Mike sits down with the the venerable Linux guru Jay LaCroix to talk transitioning to Linux, the state of desktop Linux and a little bit of retro-gaming. Try Mailtrap for free Jay on X Learn Linux TV Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord AliceBy The Mad Botter
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Navigating SBOMs at Scale: Inside DependencyTrack with Niklas Düster
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41:02In this episode, Viktor Petersson sits down with Niklas Düster, co-lead of OWASP DependencyTrack and contributor to CycloneDX, to explore the realities of managing software bill of materials (SBOMs) at scale. Drawing on real-world experience, Niklas explains how DependencyTrack helps engineering teams analyze, monitor, and act on risks buried deep …
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Rethinking Startups: Inside the Venture Studio Model with Thorbjørn Rønje
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1:07:50In this episode, Viktor Petersson sits down with Thorbjørn Rønje, founder of Bifrost Studios, to unpack the venture studio model and why he believes it’s a smarter, faster way to build startups. Thorbjørn explains how Bifrost applies a playbook-driven approach to validate product ideas quickly, reduce risk, and bring businesses to life without wast…
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Inside System76: Building Open Hardware and a Linux-First Future
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1:09:00In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, Viktor Petersson sits down with Carl Richell, founder and CEO of System76, to unpack how a small Linux-focused hardware company grew into a full-stack open source innovator.They explore System76's journey from shipping Ubuntu laptops to designing open firmware, building a factory, and launching their own …
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The Systems Behind Managing High-Performing Remote Teams with Jon Seager
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1:06:02In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson welcomes back Jon Seager, VP of Engineering at Canonical, for a candid conversation about managing remote teams.They explore how Canonical structures its fully distributed engineering org, why hybrid meetings rarely work, and how to build systems that support clarity, autonomy, and a…
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Why Web3, Crypto, and Blockchain Still Struggle in the Real World
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1:18:43In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson sits down with Vlad Trifa, founder of Zimt and co-founder of EVRYTHNG, to explore why Web3, crypto, and blockchain often fail to deliver on their promises in the real world.Drawing from Vlad's extensive background in IoT, supply chain traceability, and decentralized systems, they div…
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Mike sits down with Github Product Manager to talk AI, vibe coding and dev in general. Mailtrap CoPilot Tim on Github Tim's Blog Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice Alice FormsBy The Mad Botter
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Inside the Yocto Project's Evolving Tooling: SBOMs, SPDX 3.0, and Secure Embedded Systems
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50:37In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson speaks with Joshua Watt of Garmin and Ross Burton of ARM to explore how the Yocto Project is evolving to meet the growing demands of software supply chain security, embedded Linux customization, and long-term product maintenance.As two long-time contributors to Yocto and OpenEmbedded…
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Startup Founder Lessons on Scaling Teams, Systems, and Culture with Kevin Henrikson
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1:16:09In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson is joined by Kevin Henrikson, an experienced engineering leader who's worked with Zimbra, Microsoft, and Instacart, to share real startup founder lessons on how to scale engineering teams, build resilient systems, and manage growth through acquisitions.Kevin explains what founders of…
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Reimagining CI/CD and Engineering Culture at Scale with Vlad A. Ionescu from Earthly
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1:10:06In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," host Viktor Petersson is joined by Vlad A Ionescu, founder and CEO of Earthly, to explore the realities of modern CI/CD pipelines, why developer experience remains fragmented, and how platform and security teams can work more effectively across organizations. Vlad outlines the origins of Earthly and how…
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Mike sits down with Matt from Alderon games to talk a little game development, Path Of Titans and whole lot of Intel woes Alderon's Socials Alderon Games Matt on Twitter Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice TMB Earth Day 2025 Competition…
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Europe's Battle for Tech Sovereignty: Why OpenStack Matters
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1:12:11In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," I'm joined by Johan Christenson, founder of Cleura, to dig into one of the most critical questions facing European tech today: how do we build a sovereign cloud that can actually compete? Johan brings decades of experience in open infrastructure and a front-row seat to the evolution of cloud computing. …
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Mike sits down with Matt Hartley of Framework to discuss some of their exciting new announcements, some Linux goodness & of course an obligatory Rust shoutout. Matt's Socials LinkedIn Bluesky Framework Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice TMB Earth Day 2025 Competition…
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Carl sits down with Mike to talk ARM on Thelio, Linux computing, a little Rust (of course), SCALE, COSMIC and more. Carl's Socials Carl on X System76 on X System76 Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice TMB Earth Day 2025 CompetitionBy The Mad Botter
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Physical Pen Testing Secrets: Covert Building Infiltration Explained
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1:09:19In this episode of "Nerding Out with Viktor," Warren Houghton returns to pull back the curtain on the covert world of physical penetration testing. As a seasoned security expert from Pentest Partners, Warren shares his extensive experience in breaching physical security measures, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the methodologies and techniqu…
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For our listener Q&A, we tackle questions about the evolution of hybrid web/mobile app development, the licensing concerns around AGPL3.0 open-source projects, and the changing landscape of contract software development in a post-zero-interest-rate environment. We'll also discuss the current trend of AI integration and how developers can approach i…
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Balena, IoT Security, and the Future of Connected Devices
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1:06:14Join host Viktor Petersson as he sits down with Marc Pous of Balena to explore the ever-evolving world of IoT, from remote management and fleet updates to security legislation and software bills of materials (SBOMs). Marc reveals how Balena pioneered container-based deployments on devices like Raspberry Pi, explains why over-the-air (OTA) updates a…
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House Keeping Google / YouTube Update Join the Discord! Feedback Rust in the Linux Kernel. R Stuff What is R Again? Great presentation by John Chambers at UseR! 2006 https://www.r-project.org/conferences/useR-2006/Slides/Chambers.pdf The times have changed, now R is very much suited for production use and not just an academic research language High…
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Dustin Kirkland on Chainguard, Zero-CVE Containers, and Supply Chain Security
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59:15In this episode of Nerding Out with Viktor, host Viktor Petersson sits down with Dustin Kirkland from Chainguard for an illuminating discussion on modern supply chain security and container hardening. Drawing from his rich experience across tech giants like IBM, Red Hat, Canonical, and Google, Dustin shares invaluable insights into the evolution of…
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