Best Will Moritz Podcasts (2025)

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Linda Raschke shares trading tips from 45 years of trading and being a hedge fund manager 1:08:41

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In this episode, we had the great honor of speaking with Linda Raschke, a true legend in the trading industry. With a trading career spanning over 45 years, Linda has seen it all—from starting out in 1981 to running her own hedge fund, which ranked #17 out of 4,500 hedge funds for best five-year performance. She was also featured in Jack Schwager’s…

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Trading Legend Jason Shapiro Shares His Tips After 20 Profitable Years 59:32

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In this interview, we sat down with Jason Shapiro, a true trading legend and one of the featured traders in Jack Schwager’s Unknown Market Wizards. Jason is a hedge fund manager with more than 30 years of market experience and an incredible track record—over 20 consecutive profitable years without a single losing one. Connect with Jason Shapiro Web…

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Fixing your relationship with money as a trader with Kim Ann Curtin 1:01:41

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kim Ann Curtin, also known as The Wall Street Coach. Kim is a renowned performance coach, speaker, and author who works with professional traders, hedge fund managers, and financial executives to elevate their performance through self-awareness and emotional mastery. Connect with Kim https://x.c…

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Market Wizard & Money Manager Thomas Basso on Building a Winning Trading System 59:49

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In this episode, we speak with legendary trader Thomas Basso, featured in The New Market Wizards and former head of Trendstat Capital. Tom shares his insights on building trading systems that match your personality, managing emotions, and creating a stress-free trading approach. With decades of experience, he offers practical wisdom for traders see…

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The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Emotion in Trading with Denise Shull 58:39

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Most traders are told to stay calm, suppress emotion, and stick to the plan—but what if that’s exactly what’s holding them back? In this episode, we sit down with Denise Shull, performance coach to top hedge fund managers, pro athletes, and the author of Market Mind Games. Denise breaks down why avoiding or ignoring your emotions leads to hesitatio…

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Trading psychology masterclass with Jared Tendler 57:39

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Jared Tendler is a leading mental game coach who has worked with world-class performers across industries — including professional traders, poker players, and esports athletes. With a master’s degree in counseling psychology and over 20 years of experience, Jared helps high performers identify and correct mental leaks, build emotional resilience, a…

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Matt Althauser & Alex Boswell, Founding Partners Of Polychrome 35:43

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Achieving your financial goals in the world of commercial open-source requires careful planning and strong commitment. Ben Rometsch is joined by Matt Althauser and Alex Boswell, founding partners of Polychrome, who share their journey from hitting their first $10k annual recurring revenue to reaching their first $1M ARR. Matt and Alex talks about t…

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Tanay Kothari: Creating a Post-Keyboard Future 45:53

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In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano sits down with Tanay Kothari, the co-founder and CEO of Wispr Flow, an AI-powered voice dictation platform. Tanay traces his path from building dozens of apps as a teen in Delhi to now, and how those experiences inspired him to make one of the first “zero-edit” voice products. Ta…

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Inside the Black Box: The Urgency of AI Interpretability 1:02:17

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Recorded live at Lightspeed’s offices in San Francisco, this special episode of Generative Now dives into the urgency and promise of AI interpretability. Lightspeed partner Nnamdi Iregbulem spoke with Anthropic researcher Jack Lindsey and Goodfire co-founder and Chief Scientist Tom McGrath, who previously co-founded Google DeepMind’s interpretabili…

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

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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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From Periscope to Macroscope: Kayvon Beykpour’s Vision for AI-Powered Development 1:02:51

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In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano sits down with Kayvon Beykpour, co-founder and CEO of Macroscope, which launches today, and the former co-founder of Periscope. They dive into how Macroscope will serve as an “understanding engine” for software companies, giving leaders real-time visibility and saving engineers t…

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Kyle Johnson, Co-Founder Of Flagsmith 32:11

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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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Walk & Talk Episode: Semil Shah on AI Superteams, Meta’s Bold Moves, and Apple’s Missed Shots 56:31

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In this special episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano talks with Semil Shah, founder and partner of Haystack VC and partner at Lightspeed. Together, they have a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation on the state of AI, venture capital, and the future of media. They get into everything from Meta’s high-stakes AI talent spree …

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S6E4 - RECAST - Gene Wu S5E11 - Life or Death Decision 1:10:11

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House Democratic Caucus Leader Gene Wu has lead the exodus of Democratic representatives for the last two weeks as they've surged to the front lines of a mid-season redistricting fight. Let's listen again to the last time Representative Gene Wu was on our podcast. - all the podcasts.- our FB page- our website.- our Youtube channel.- our patreon.- o…

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Rahul Vohra: Building AI Tools That Save Us Time 43:14

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In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano sits down with Rahul Vohra, founder of the email client Superhuman, to unpack the future of AI-powered productivity. Rahul shares the origin story of Superhuman, how game design principles shaped its blazing speed and keyboard-first UX, and why time—not email—is the real problem …

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Scott Belsky & Steve Jang: From AI Chatbots to Copilots 45:47

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In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano sits down with two co-investors: Steve Jang, Co-Founder and Partner at Kindred Ventures, and Scott Belsky, Partner at A24 and founder of A24 Labs. Together they explore the current state and future of consumer AI, from why most products still look like chatbots, to what’s next in…

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Inside AI Policy with FAI’s Chief Economist Sam Hammond 41:29

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In this episode, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano sits down with the Foundation for American Innovation’s Chief Economist Sam Hammond to talk AI policy. Sam breaks down the key infrastructure needed for AI developments and how policymakers are adapting to rapid technological change. He also shares insights on AI training data and fair use, workfo…

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Julie Bornstein: Building the Future of Fashion with AI 43:46

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In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano sits down with the former Stitch Fix COO and founder of The Yes, Julie Bornstein. They talk about Julie’s latest venture: Daydream, an AI-powered fashion discovery engine built for the LLM era. Julie shares how her decades at Nordstrom, Sephora, and Pinterest shaped her vision, w…

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Bucky Moore: The Next Decade of AI Infrastructure 48:17

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This week, Lightspeed Partner Mike Mignano sits down with his colleague Bucky Moore, a fellow partner at Lightspeed to explore the rapidly shifting landscape of AI and infrastructure. They unpack the evolution from hardware to cloud to AI-native architectures, the growing momentum behind open-source models, and the rise of AI agents and reinforceme…

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Moritz Baier-Lentz: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Gaming 42:44

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This week, Lightspeed Partner Mike Mignano sits down with Moritz Baier-Lentz, Partner and Head of Gaming and Interactive Media at Lightspeed. From the world’s #1 ranked Diablo II player to Goldman Sachs banker to VC, Moritz has lived multiple lives—all shaped by a deep passion for games. In this episode, Moritz joins Michael Mignano to talk about t…

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How Jobs Will Change as AI Gets Better 27:46

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What is the future of AI in the workplace? What kinds of jobs would you trust an AI to do? In this episode of Generative Now, host and Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano explores how AI is transforming the workforce, with insights from four sharp thinkers: Semil Shah, founding general partner at Haystack and Lightspeed Venture Partners, on the risk…

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Reinventing Wall Street: Rogo’s AI Revolution with Gabriel Stengel 42:40

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This week, Lightspeed Partner Mike Mignano sits down with Gabriel Stengel, founder and CEO of Rogo, to explore how AI is transforming the world of finance. Gabe shares his journey from sleepless nights as a junior investment banker at Lazard to building Rogo, a cutting-edge AI platform that automates the grueling work of benchmarking, earnings anal…

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Mike Krieger: Product Building Lessons from Instagram and Anthropic (Encore) 54:20

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This week, we are revisiting a conversation between Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano and Anthropic’s head of product, Mike Krieger. Mike is known for co-founding Instagram, one of the most beloved pieces of consumer technology, and now he has taken his talents to Anthropic. They discuss the challenges AI product builders face and the evolution of…

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Arvind Jain: Why Now Is the Time to Solve Enterprise Search (Encore) 44:57

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This week, we are revisiting a conversation between Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano and Arvind Jain, the founder and CEO of Glean about the evolution of AI-assisted enterprise search. Arvind shares what insights helped to start Glean's journey in 2019, how the company leveraged transformer-based models early on, and how Glean developed the marke…

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Chris Pedregal + Sam Stephenson: Making Meetings More Effective with Granola 38:05

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How can AI make meetings better? That’s the simple question that inspired Granola, a productivity tool that can tell you what was actually discussed in that meeting last week and what the real next steps are. In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, partner at Lightspeed, sits down with Granola co-founders Chris Pedregal and Sam Ste…

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#25 - Stillness Is the Strategy 7:04

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In a world addicted to speed and dopamine, boredom might be your biggest competitive edge. This episode explores the underrated skill of deep focus, why doing nothing is a superpower, and how slowing down can unlock clarity, purpose, and long-term success—especially in trading and life. Embrace the monotony. Beat the competition.…

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Jon Noronha: How Gamma’s big bet on AI paid off 39:57

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Can a pivot to AI actually save a company? In the case of Gamma, it did that and more. In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, partner at Lightspeed, talks with Jon Noronha, the co-founder of Gamma, an AI-powered platform that helps users create interactive and engaging presentations, websites, and social media assets. Nearly four …

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#24 - Into the Bubble: Escaping Chaos, Entering Flow 8:55

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Trading success isn’t about predictions—it’s about presence. In this episode, we explore how to create a mental “bubble” that shields you from emotional noise, distractions, and life’s chaos. Learn how curiosity, creativity, and indifference form the foundation of flawless execution and long-term profitability. Step into the bubble.…

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AI Recruiting at NVIDIA, Pika, and Eleven Labs: How to Build Exceptional Teams 18:04

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Exceptional AI products begin with exceptional teams, but in 2025, AI staffing has never been harder. In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano dives into the realities of AI recruiting and team building, sharing insights from some of today’s top AI leaders. You’ll hear from: Demi Guo, CEO and Co-Founder of Pika Mati Sta…

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Rohan Nayak: How Pocket FM is Using AI to Reinvent Audio Storytelling 48:49

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There’s no doubt we have more choices for entertainment than at any other point in history. And yet, once a series ends, it can be difficult to find something you like just as much. But what if AI could give you a seemingly endless supply of quality content? In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, partner at Lightspeed, sits down w…

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#23 - Don't Be That Trader: The 3 Personas That Kill Progress 5:15

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Some traders never make it—not because they lack skill, but because of who they are. In this episode, we break down the 3 personality types that sabotage success and reveal how to adopt the mindset of a true master. Whether in trading or life—don’t be that person.By Moritz Czubatinski

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Your Questions Answered: Vibe Coding, Consumer Defensibility, and the Future of Agent Management 17:30

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In this special mailbag episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano tackles your questions from X and LinkedIn. He gets into AI's market expansion, startup defensibility, which verticals investors are watching, and how the most interesting new roles are being shaped by AI. Plus, Michael shares what is exciting about consumer AI pr…

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Generative Quarterly with Semil Shah: Seed Markets, Vibe Coding, and the Flappy Bird Effect 1:00:04

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History may not repeat itself, but it certainly rhymes. Vibe coded games, like a flight simulator from @levelsio, are reminiscent of early iPhone app store games like Flappy Bird and Paper Toss. How else are consumer tech cycles evolving? Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano welcomes back investor Semil Shah for their quarterly check-in. They talk ab…

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#22 - The Needed Perspective Shift For You to Make Money Trading 6:26

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In this episode, we dive into the trap of seeking validation through trading success. Discover how societal pressure affects decision-making, why chasing status holds you back, and the mindset shift needed to trade with clarity, peace, and purpose. Trade for freedom—not for applause.By Moritz Czubatinski

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Scott Belsky: Content Creators, Creativity, and Marketing in the AI Landscape (Encore) 31:41

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This week, we’re revisiting a conversation with Scott Belsky, who recently announced a new role leading innovation at A24. Lightspeed Partner and Host Michael Mignano talks with Scott about the evolution of marketing with generative content, the future of personalization, and overlooked opportunities in the AI landscape. This conversation took plac…

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Lulu Cheng Meservey: The New Rules of Founder Comms (Encore) 47:41

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Lulu Cheng Meservey puts founders in control of their narrative using one simple principle: Go Direct. This week, we’re revisiting our conversation with the CEO and Founder of Rostra, the go-to communications agency for Silicon Valley founders. Lulu joins Lightspeed Partner and Host Michael Mignano on the podcast to talk about her modern communic…

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#21 - The Number One Best Practice in Trading With the Highest Impact on Your Performance 4:15

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Unlock the #1 trading habit that transformed my performance: the Weekly Action Review (WAR). Learn how to sharpen execution and stay in tune with the markets with this proven strategy. Boost your confidence and close the gap to your actual trading potential every week. Your edge starts with WAR. Tune in now!…

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Johnny Ho: The Future of Online Search (Encore) 43:55

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This week, we are revisiting a conversation between Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano and Johnny Ho, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Perplexity. Perplexity is the AI powered search engine that is rapidly growing and challenging the industry status quo. Johnny and Michael talk about his background as a competitive programmer, the …

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Dan Shipper: The First MultiModal Media Company 1:03:55

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Code is content. Writers build apps. App builders write newsletters. This is Every CEO & Founder Dan Shipper’s vision for the modern media company. Michael Mignano, Partner at Lightspeed, sits down with Dan to talk about building the first multimodal media company, developing viral software like Cora, and cultivating an audience and talent at Every…

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S6E3 - Putting the All Back in Y'all with Rep. Erin Zweiner 1:11:33

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Cast: Host: Stephanie Chiarello Comedians: Aaron Salinas,Jimmy Smoltich Special Guest: State Rep. Erin Zweiner Announcer: Amy Lowrey Writers: Stephanie C. Amy K. Carolyn Kelleher all the podcasts. our FB page our website. our Youtube channel. our patreon. our Twitter. our Insta. Our TikTok. Our Reddit. Our newsletter signup. .…

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Josh Mohrer: Is the Future of AI Businesses A Solo Pursuit? 51:59

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AI is rapidly expanding what we can get done in a day. So, can entrepreneurs leveraging AI start companies of one? In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Magnano, partner at Lightspeed, sits down with Josh Mohrer, the founder and CEO of Wave, a revolutionary AI app that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings and conversations. Josh …

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#20 - The Best Way to Become Profitable ASAP and Loving the Process, Too! 7:30

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Discover how to truly love the trading process while becoming profitable. Learn the secret behind trading a strategy you love that also matches your goals and lifestyle. Break free from one-size-fits-all methods and embrace a growth mindset. Join Moritz for insights on mastering your own trading game and thriving in the markets.…

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Mikey Shulman answers your questions about Suno and making music with AI 59:06

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Mikey Shulman, Co-Founder and CEO of Suno, comes back on the podcast to answer your questions from X with Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano. Mikey shares about Suno’s growth over the past year, introducing new models, and launching their mobile app. They also address numerous questions from the audience about the potential of AI in creating realis…

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Malcolm Matalka: Co-Founder at Terrateam 50:38

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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…