Best Software Unscripted Podcasts (2024)

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Native UIs without Electron - with Nathan Sobo

27m ago

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Richard talks with Nathan Sobo, founder of Zed Industries (which creates the high-performance Zed code editor) about his time as an early developer on the Atom code editor, including how that project led to Electron. They then discuss how the Zed team has created GPUI, which uses native operating system APIs for events and goes straight to the grap…

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Ep 104: Unlocking Credit for the Next Billion Indians ft. FinBox 32:57

41m ago32:57

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Join us as we talk to Rajat Deshpande, the Co-founder and CEO of FinBox about their story.In 2009, Rajat completed his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bombay. His professional journey includes roles such as General Analytics Associate at ZS Associates, Senior Associate at Citigroup, Advisor at BookMyCab, and Vice Pr…

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"Printing is Ugly" with Joel Meador and Charles Suggs 47:03

7h ago47:03

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In Episode 7 of Elixir Wizards Office Hours, SmartLogic Engineers Joel Meador and Charles Suggs join host Owen Bickford to tackle the often tricky task of adding print functionality to web applications. They discuss their recent experiences with browser-based printing and the hurdles of cross-browser compatibility, consistent styling, and dynamic c…

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Cool biz ideas, pet cremation 101, how much do the MFM hosts make & how much does Mr. Beast make? 46:04

8h ago46:04

46:04

Chris and his business partner Nik (https://twitter.com/CoFoundersNik) catch up on all things: - Figuring out how much the hosts of My First Million Make - Finding out how much Mr. Beast makes - How the pet cremation biz works and how their equity is split in this biz - Cool biz ideas you could implement inside of stadiums - Everything we are worki…

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011 - Passive book royalties from Craigslist, $60k pressure washing jobs, digital dashboards & importing products from China. 1:13:35

3d ago1:13:35

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4 amazing callers in 73 minutes! This is the best episode yet! 01:39 - Nick makes bank investing in book and music royalties. His best deal came from Craigslist! 18:54 - Our first ever caller returned - the street sweeping guy! And his biz is twice as big now! He's now getting MASSIVE $60k parking garage pressure washing jobs that he outsources. 40…

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We’re Not Listening To The Business 8:34

4d ago8:34

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I’ve noticed across all the Agile discussions that we’re not listening to the business. In this episode of Badass Unscripted, I explore the concept of true agility and the common pitfalls that prevent us from achieving it. Let’s discuss how agile has evolved over time, warning against the tendency to prioritize conformity to rules over genuine inno…

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"Keeping it Fresh" with Bilal Hankins and Anna Dorigo 36:00

7d ago36:00

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In Office Hours Episode 6, SmartLogic Developers Anna Dorigo and Bilal Hankins join Elixir Wizards Sundi and Dan to discuss their experiences maintaining a decade-old Ruby on Rails codebase. They delve into the critical importance of deeply understanding the codebase, keeping dependencies current, and adapting to the original application's evolving…

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Part 1: Every Business I've Ever Started 35:49

7d ago35:49

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I've started over 70 businesses, so this is part 1 of me talking about all of them. Hopefully this helps you generate some ideas of your own. Or shoot, copy these yourself! Almost all of them would still work today. Enjoy! I'd love your follow and review, if I've earned it. If you want to either submit a question or ask it live on the show please f…

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The Biology of Leadership with Carl Oxholm 58:50

10d ago58:50

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Visit Carl’s website to learn more about his work and find links to purchase his book, “The Biology Of Leadership” in print, kindle or audible formats https://www.virtuecompass.com Check out our Identity Talks video session here: https://badassagile.com/identitytalks **PROFESSIONAL STORYTELLING** The most coveted communications skill – now at your …

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010 - More questions, less time! Gutter cleaning, fundraising, low margin tips, importing from China, plus many more! 33:51

10d ago33:51

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Today was a little different! I answered 13 pre-submitted questions in less time than it normally takes me to answer 6-7. This is tightly packed with value. Enjoy! 02:42 - How to grow a gutter cleaning business in its early stages? 05:19 - Tips for someone new to the gig economy? 06:04 - How can I safeguard my business against sudden drops in sales…

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Compiling Smart Contracts with Lucas Rosa 59:31

14d ago59:31

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Richard talks with Lucas Rosa, a compiler engineer working on the Aiken programming language for smart contracts, about tradeoffs in language and compiler design, property-based testing, syntax and familiarity, and compile-time evaluation of constants.

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Ep 103: India's Only School Ed-tech Unicorn ft. Lead Group 55:44

11d ago55:44

55:44

Join us as we talk to Sumeet Mehta, the Co-Founder and CEO of LEAD Group about their story.Sumeet earned his Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering at PEC, followed by an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad in 1999.After his MBA, he delved into brand management at Procter & Gamble, Singapore, and later served as CEO at Zee Learn for almost five years.In 2012, he …

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"Saga of a Gnarly Report" with Owen and Dan 50:21

14d ago50:21

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In today's episode, Elixir Wizards Owen and Dan delve into the complexities of building advanced reporting features within software applications. They share personal insights and challenges encountered while developing reporting solutions for user-generated data, leveraging both Elixir/Phoenix and Ruby on Rails. The discussion zeroes in on crucial …

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Lead On Your Own Terms 10:01

17d ago10:01

10:01

Time to work on your own terms. Four years after the global pandemic, work – and why we do it – has changed. You have a choice to make. You can live by the guide, follow the rules and show up the same as everyone else. Or, you can spend your energy and live life on your own terms. Time to be an original. You won’t enjoy serving your teams (and our …

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09 - Supplement biz, father/son trailer rental biz, cooking dads biz, AI chatbot for the shed biz, tufa stone quarry and is the vending biz oversaturated? 1:00:26

17d ago1:00:26

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Every Friday I do free consulting calls while hundreds listen live. They're freaking fun! Below we covered: 02:14 - Supplement biz dealing with racism. 17:17 - A guy starting a trailer rental biz with his sons. 25:04 - A dad got laid off and wants to start a content biz for dads who cook. 41:01 - How to sell an AI Chatbot to the shed biz. 50:51 - H…

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"Whose Tailwind is it Anyway?" with Ava Slivkoff 48:17

21d ago48:17

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In Elixir Wizards Office Hours Episode 4, SmartLogic Product Designer Ava Slivkoff joins hosts Sundi Myint and Owen Bickford to discuss the product designer's role in software development. Ava shares her experience navigating client expectations, software design principles, and technical constraints. They explore the integration of design and devel…

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08 - Destination wedding biz, board games, RV park, gravestone, digital signage and dumpster rentals in SLC. 1:00:53

24d ago1:00:53

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This week we covered: 01:09 - Destination wedding biz: A guy's father owns a YouTube channel that offers "done for you" destination weddings. However, the business has hit a plateau, and they are seeking advice on how to grow their business in an interesting way) 12:47 - Board game biz: A guy in the Northeast has a small board game, and I provided …

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Ep 102: Bringing Sourdough Bread to Indian Homes ft. The Baker's Dozen 57:03

26d ago57:03

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Join us as we talk to Sneh Jain, the Co-founder of The Baker’s Dozen about their story.Sneh Jain completed his B.Tech degree at UDCT, Mumbai, and subsequently an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad in 2009.He gained professional experience at renowned firms such as Cipla and Orchid Pharma before serving as a consultant at McKinsey & Company post his MBA.In 2012…

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"You've Got a Job to Do" with Joel Meador 44:26

28d ago44:26

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Today on Elixir Wizards Office Hours, SmartLogic Engineer Joel Meador joins Dan Ivovich to discuss all things background jobs. The behind-the-scenes heroes of app performance and scalability, background jobs take center stage as we dissect their role in optimizing user experience and managing heavy-lifting tasks away from the main application flow.…

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Gleam 1.0 with Louis Pilfold 1:10:31

1M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Richard talks with Louis Pilfold, creator of the Gleam programming language, about the language's 1.0 release, as well as other topics like backwards compatibility, hot-swapping code in production, and implementing a typed version of Erlang's famous OTP system, which had also been famously considered to be un-typeable.…

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Going Against The Grain 10:21

1M ago10:21

10:21

Going against the grain is the easiest way to find more authenticity and distinction in your leadership. It definitely helps you stand out in the Agile space. Throughout this episode, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on breaking free from conventional thinking and norms within the Agile industry. I want to challenge you to embrace a different way of thi…

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Bridging the Gap and Moving the Needle in Data-Driven Decision Making 23:08

1M ago23:08

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In this interview, we sit down with Data Engineer Aminat Lawal @aminatlawal21, as she shares her expertise in data analysis, data science, and engineering. Aminat discusses her passion for bridging the gap between data and business goals, and how she builds solutions that empower companies to leverage their data effectively. Join us as we delve int…

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07 - Investing newsletter, short term rentals + fly fishing, video production growth, shipping store, Alaska car biz & video creation software! 1:03:35

1M ago1:03:35

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This was a great ep! We covered: 01:47 - Newsletter idea - Phoenix entrepreneur: Local events or investment-focused newsletter? 08:52 - Fly fishing - Entrepreneur in GA/TN: Fly fishing business or occupancy booster 18:44 - Video production - Video production company stagnation: Solutions suggested 36:48 - Raise money for shipping store - Local ship…

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From $0 - $30m with John McAfee. What happened when I showed up on his doorstep. 28:51

1M ago28:51

28:51

You're going to love this story. That's all I'll say.By Chris Koerner

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"Discovery Discoveries" with Alicia Brindisi and Bri LaVorgna 43:26

1M ago43:26

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In Elixir Wizards Office Hours Episode 2, "Discovery Discoveries," SmartLogic's Project Manager Alicia Brindisi and VP of Delivery Bri LaVorgna join Elixir Wizards Sundi Myint and Owen Bickford on an exploratory journey through the discovery phase of the software development lifecycle. This episode highlights how collaboration and communication tra…

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Koerner's Corner Name Change & Why - Quick Listen! 3:36

1M ago3:36

3:36

I'm changing the name but the content stays the same. Here is why!By Chris Koerner

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Episode 40: Shifting security left 24:50

1M ago24:50

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Inspired by reading ‘Investments Unlimited’ and other books built around the principles of storytelling, James and Josh dive into DevSecOps and the bigger picture of shifting security left in this new episode of Off Script! In this episode: 00:00 Fictional Bugs - Investments Unlimited 01:00 DevSecOps 02:00 Moving security testing to the beginning 0…

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06 - Home service vertical integration, quit job to start a biz, bandit signs, bookkeeping biz and 50/50 partnership advice. 57:49

1M ago57:49

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01:38 - Home service vertical integration (Question pertained to a landscaping business worth around $3 million, inquiring about potential vertical integration and additional services to incorporate) 09:37 - What should he quit his job to start? (The second individual was contemplating quitting their job and seeking advice on what to pursue next, a…

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Ep 101: The Invisible Force Behind 3 Lakh Enterprises ft. Vayana 54:40

1M ago54:40

54:40

Join us as we talk to Ramaswamy Iyer, the Founder and CEO of Vayana Network about their story.Ramaswamy completed his Bachelor of Engineering at VJTI, Mumbai, followed by an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. Subsequently, he gained experience as a senior consultant at Accenture. Additionally, he played a pivotal role as a Co-founder of CashTech Solutions, la…

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"Testing 1, 2, 3" with Joel Meador and Charles Suggs 45:40

1M ago45:40

45:40

The Elixir Wizards Podcast is back with Season 12 Office Hours, where we talk with the internal SmartLogic team about the stages of the software development lifecycle. For the season premiere, "Testing 1, 2, 3," Joel Meador and Charles Suggs join us to discuss the nuances of software testing. In this episode, we discuss everything from testing phil…

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Deep dive into my backstory, running a holdco, business stories, etc. Interview with Millennial Investing Podcast. 1:06:25

1M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

I was recently interviewed by the one of the most popular investing podcasts, Millennial Investing. Patrick dove deep on my backstory and asked me both business and personal questions that I rarely get asked. It was a great time. I thought it was one of the best podcast interviews I'd ever done, so I thought you might enjoy it as well. 0:00:22 - Wh…

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Compilers and Overly Complex Web Development with Thorsten Ball 1:13:30

2M ago1:13:30

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Richard talks to Thorsten Ball, a programmer at Zed Industries and author of two books on compilers. They start out talking about the differences between compilers and interpreters, what the trickiest parts are of teaching compilers, and then end up talking about the unnecessary complexity that has taken over modern Web Development.…

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05 - Wedding venues, vending machine locator, LLM for law firms, which side hustle to choose, paid ads, Twitter spaces and VA agency. 52:49

2M ago52:49

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04:24 - Wedding venue idea (How saturated is the wedding venue market and what ancillary services can be offered?) 14:00 - Vending machine business (Caller interested in purchasing vending machine location business on acquire.com, which I've previously corresponded with the seller about a month ago) 22:03 - Chat GPT for law firms idea (Caller inter…

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10 years into K8s; when is a problem worth solving? Ken Ahrens - Speedscale 34:39

2M ago34:39

34:39

In this episode of ShipTalk, we are joined with Ken Ahrens, CEO and Founder of Speedscale. Kubernetes is turning 10 this summer and we dig into how the ecosystem has been evolving. Learn more from Ken as he walks through his journey on: * Don't forget the fundamentals * 10 Years into K8s, what is still challenging * Enthusiasm, a very important ski…

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Ep 100: India’s First App to Offer Credit on UPI ft. Kiwi 51:48

2M ago51:48

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Join us as we talk to Mohit Bedi, the co-founder of Kiwi about their story.Mohit pursued his MBA degree from the Symbiosis Institute of Management in 2000. Subsequently, he held positions such as Product Manager at GE, AVP and Product Head at Citi Bank, Head of Bancassurance at Barclays, Head of Credit Cards at Standard Chartered Bank, SVP and Busi…

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04 - B2B custom souvenirs, trash collection, acai bowl franchise, home services lead gen software! 41:10

2M ago41:10

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We made some changes! 1. We edited out the caller segments that weren't highly rated. 2. We reordered the caller segments from highest to lowest rated. We also added an intro of all the caller segments at the beginning. Enjoy! Timestamps below: 0:00 - Intro to all the segments 03:47 - Growing a virtual receptionist for home service biz 08:34 - Goog…

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3 Signs You’re Addicted to Process 15:44

2M ago15:44

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In this episode, I explore the 3 signs you’re addicted to process and its implications for coaching and leadership. I challenge the traditional concept of rigid classifications and explain how it can restrict our understanding and creativity. Throughout the episode, I identify three signs of having a process addiction and provide insights on overco…

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03 - Towing biz for drunks, startup for job seekers, trophy recycling, roof repair lead gen + more! 1:26:24

2M ago1:26:24

1:26:24

HVAC Saas: How to find commercial property owners on LinkedIn How to price your offer for a cold email leadgen agency A towing biz for drunk people How to sell 40,000 solar eclipse glasses Using drones to sell roofing leads How to approach waste management company owners to sell software How to position and sell a service to job seekers Should he s…

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Incremental Compilation with Alex Kladov 1:23:42

2M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

Richard talks with Rust Analyzer creator Alex Kladov (aka matklad) about compilers, including ways they can do incremental compilation, memory management strategies, modules and boundaries, and even monomorphization!

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Why Are We Afraid Of The Word “Do”? 14:08

2M ago14:08

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Why are we afraid of the word “do”? We have to talk about accountability and commitment in the world of agile leadership. I read more and more about not using the word do – as in “what did you do yesterday/what will you do today”. I think its never been more important to walk the talk, make big promises, and actually deliver on them every single ti…

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Episode 39: The beauty of side projects 22:08

2M ago22:08

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What do fish donuts, a passion for cooking and elaborate recipes have to do with productivity? Are you getting enough of a creative outlet around your busy schedule? Josh and James discuss the importance of side projects and how the variety they add to your week benefits your work-life balance and output! In this episode: 00:00 Welcome 01:00 What a…

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02: Tesla Wheel Repair, B2B Police SaaS, Cold Email Agency, Starting a Roofing Co & More! 1:09:34

2M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Welcome to Episode 2 of Koerner's Corner! Today we had questions from 9 callers that covered: Payment Processor Discussion - Best way to handle payments and invoicing for B2B services. Cold Email Agency Strategy - How to refine the business model for a cold email agency that targets staffing and recruiting companies. Espresso Catering Venture -Viab…

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Ep 99: Scaler Is Giving 1M+ Engineers A Second Chance ft. Scaler 46:00

2M ago46:00

46:00

Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.Join us as we talk to Anshuman Singh, the Co-Founder of Scaler about their story.Anshuman graduated with a B.Tech in Computer Science from IIIT Hyderabad…

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From Code to Culture: Matt Anger's Odyssey in Software Engineering at DoorDash 35:42

2M ago35:42

35:42

Explore the ins and outs of software engineering and organizational culture in the ShipTalk Podcast. In this episode, Dewan Ahmed, a Principal Developer Advocate at Harness, engages in a compelling conversation with Matt Anger, a Senior Staff Engineer at DoorDash. In this insightful discussion, Matt reflects on his career, from a fresh graduate to …

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01 - Street sweeping probs, realtor websites, quitting a job for a moving biz and 3 more call-ins. 1:11:18

2M ago1:11:18

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- How to grow a SoCal street sweeping biz - What biz a sales guy should start in Houston - How to uniquely grow a biz making websites for realtors - How to fix occupancy issues in 2 Alabama RV parks - To quit and grow a moving biz even more, or keep the job and try something else? - What business in Norfolk, VA a guy should start with his 3 kids…

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Startup Gems Name Change, Pivot + Season 2 4:11

2M ago4:11

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Please listen. Startup Gems is pivoting.By chrisjkoerner.com

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State of Agile Report 2024 Review 10:00

3M ago10:00

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The State of Agile Report, for the first time, has recognized the challenges in delivering success to big enterprise. By the numbers, we can see even practitioners question the ability to scale agile on global stages. GET MY FREE GUIDE TO THE FUTURE OF AGILE! Learn to thrive in 2024 by creating more value and leveraging opportunities that everyone …

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#115 - Enabling smart technical experts and scientists to develop quickly into great senior leaders 20:56

3M ago20:56

20:56

In the last episode of the season, Episode 115, our resident coach, Fiona Pawley, talks with Aly King-Smith, Founding Director of Clearworks Coaching; A team of coaches offering bespoke leadership development and coaching for individuals, groups and teams in STEM, Biotech & Pharma. Their mission to bring about more healthy, happy, high performing l…

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Programming and Industrial Design with Greg Wilson 57:44

3M ago57:44

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Richard talks with programming teacher Greg Wilson about different types of beginner programmers and how they learn most effectively, what counterintuitive aspects of programming languages they tend to find more or less difficult to learn, and about the surprising relationship between software architecture and industrial design.…

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Ep 98: Berkshire's favourite sales engagement tool is from India ft. Vymo 39:35

3M ago39:35

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Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.Join us as we talk to Yamini Bhat, the Co-founder & CEO of Vymo about their story.In 2004, Yamini completed her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science fro…

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