Best Varun Palaniappan Podcasts (2024)

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Measuring Developer Experience and Improving it through Platform Engineering (feat. Ajay Chankramath) 1:08:31

1M ago1:08:31

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Ajay Chankramath⁠, Head of Platform Engineering at ⁠ThoughtWorks⁠, discusses measuring and improving developer experience through platform engineering. Platform engineering is the abstracted set of tools, principles, and techniques that make developers' lives easier and enable DevOps. It focuses on improving developer productivity and reducing fric…

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Its 2024. Software Development has changed. Completely. 8:37

2M ago8:37

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In this conversation, Krish discusses the need for software development to evolve. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to change and exploring new ways of doing things. Krish also highlights the role of AI in software development and the potential benefits it can bring. He encourages reevaluating problem-solving approaches and finding more eff…

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Entrepreneurship: It's not easy. But, it's worth it. 14:16

2M ago14:16

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In this conversation, Krish shares his thoughts on the challenges of entrepreneurship and building a software company. He emphasizes that while technical challenges are expected, non-technical challenges often prove to be more important. He discusses the evolving challenges of AI and the need to balance priorities and efficiency. Krish also highlig…

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Importance of UI/UX Localization & the Need for Transparency between all Stakeholders (feat. Leigh Lawhon) 1:44:52

3M ago1:44:52

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In this episode, ⁠⁠Leigh Lawhon⁠⁠ discusses the importance of transparency in software projects. She highlights the gap between product managers and developers, emphasizing the need for clear communication and understanding of the 'why' behind tasks. She explores the influence of culture on UX/UI design and the challenges of localization. She empha…

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Authorization as a Service (feat. Jake Moshenko) 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

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Jake Moshenko⁠, CEO of ⁠AuthZed⁠, discusses the importance of permissioning databases and the challenges of implementing permissions at scale. He explains how AuthZed solves this problem by providing a common API for flexible and fine-grained authorization. The target market for AuthZed includes companies of all sizes that need to add complex permi…

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Practical Tips to handle Tech Layoffs 18:16

3M ago18:16

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In this podcast, Krish discusses the impact of layoffs and how individuals can better prepare themselves for such situations. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and expanding one's skill set to stay competitive in the job market. Krish also advises against becoming too attached to a company and building a lifestyle around the highe…

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Stock Trading for Dummies: A high level introduction 6:34

3M ago6:34

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For Entertainment Purposes only. In this podcast episode, Krish Palaniappan introduces the idea of creating a series of podcasts on trading stocks, which is a departure from their usual software-related topics. He mentions that while Snowpal is not in the business of trading and does not claim to be experts in finance, they have some knowledge and …

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Scaling High Performing, Multinational Teams (feat. Andy Hilliard) 55:29

3M ago55:29

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In this podcast episode, Krish Palaniappan interviews ⁠Andy Hilliard⁠, CEO of ⁠Accelerance⁠, about offshoring and building effective globally distributed teams. They discuss the importance of understanding cultural differences in offshoring, the challenges of offshoring for different types of positions, and navigating the risks of offshoring with d…

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Evolution of Software Development: Summary 11:24

3M ago11:24

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In this conversation, Krish discusses the evolution of software development over the past two decades. He covers various topics such as technology changes, work styles, shorter attention spans, the developer vs engineer mindset, and the importance of passion and commitment in one's career. Krish emphasizes the need for adaptability and embracing ch…

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Impact of layoffs - letting go and being let go (feat. Serkan Durusoy) 1:15:41

3M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

In this episode, ⁠Serkan Durusoy⁠ shares his experiences and insights on the impact of layoffs, both from a leadership perspective and as someone who has been let go. He emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and avoiding surprises in the layoff process. Serkan also discusses the need for individuals to manage their attachment to a company…

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Automated Economy and its influence on India's growth (feat. David Kramer) 1:18:13

3M ago1:18:13

1:18:13

In this podcast episode, ⁠Kramer⁠ discusses his recent travels and the evolution of automation in traditional services. He highlights the excitement of witnessing the accelerated adoption of automation in different countries. The conversation then shifts to the most delicious vegetarian food in New Zealand. The hosts recap the previous podcast and …

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Evolution of Software Development (feat. Jason Crum) 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

In this episode, Krish and ⁠Jason⁠ discuss the evolution of software development and the changes they have witnessed over the years. They reflect on their first lines of code and compare the differences between then and now. They also explore the pace of change in technology and the challenges it presents for developers. The conversation touches on…

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Software Supply Chain Security and a Decoupled Architecture (feat. Tracy Ragan) 58:14

3M ago58:14

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Tracy Ragan⁠ discusses software supply chain management and the importance of generating and consuming Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) in decoupled architectures. She explains the challenges of managing libraries and dependencies in microservices and the need for aggregated SBOMs. Tracy emphasizes the importance of rapid response to vulnerabilit…

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Software Reusability: Build once, build it well and make it customizable 29:56

4M ago29:56

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In this podcast episode, Krish compares the Instacart and Wegmans apps to identify commonalities and similarities. He discusses the reusability and integration of backend systems, highlighting the benefits of leveraging existing solutions rather than reinventing the wheel. Krish also explains Snowpal's business model, which focuses on selling softw…

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Teradata (1/N): Getting Started (Create Environment, Explore Use Cases) 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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In this podcast episode, Krish explores Teradata from scratch. He starts by introducing Teradata as a complete cloud analytics and data platform, suitable for building large-scale data warehousing applications. He explains the concepts of data warehousing, data lakes, and data marts. Krish then explores Teradata's platform and products, including T…

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Fundamentals of Prospecting with a focus on B2B Sales (feat. Dr. Deva Rangarajan) 58:57

4M ago58:57

58:57

In this podcast episode, ⁠Dr. Deva Rangarajan⁠ discusses the topic of prospecting in sales. The conversation covers various aspects of prospecting, including the changes in prospecting over time, the difference between advertising and marketing, and the role of sales and marketing in outbound and inbound prospecting. The discussion also touches on …

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Using diagrams to effectively communicate with Teams, Clients & Stakeholders 37:51

4M ago37:51

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In this podcast, Krish discusses the importance of using diagrams to effectively communicate within teams. He shares examples of different types of diagrams, including sequence diagrams, flowcharts, and mind maps. Krish emphasizes the productivity and efficiency gained by using digital tools to create diagrams, rather than manually drawing them. He…

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(Part 2/2) FullStory Digital Analytics: Convert Results of Analysis to Product Requirements 34:23

4M ago34:23

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In this podcast, Krish explores the process of digital analysis and how to take the analysis forward. He discusses different approaches to analyzing product usage, including general product usage analysis, client-specific product usage analysis, feature-specific product usage analysis, ad hoc analysis, and usage pattern analysis. Krish emphasizes t…

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(Part 1/2) FullStory Digital Analytics: Getting Insights into Customer's Experience of your Products 39:47

4M ago39:47

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This podcast episode explores digital analytics tools, with a focus on FullStory. The host provides an overview of digital analytics and its importance in understanding user behavior and improving online marketing strategies. The features and configuration of FullStory are discussed, including the ability to analyze user activity, track frustrated …

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More than your reputation is at stake: What you do can affect other people (for good or bad)! 29:34

4M ago29:34

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In this podcast, Krish discusses how each individual represents not only themselves but also a larger population. He emphasizes the importance of credibility, professionalism, clear communication, and commitment to deliverables. Krish also highlights the significance of reputation and how it can impact others who share similarities. He advises lear…

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10+ ways to improve Employee Retention 36:03

4M ago36:03

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In this podcast episode, Krish discusses employee retention and the overall employee experience. He shares insights and tips based on his experience in software development and running a startup. The conversation covers various topics such as job descriptions, recruiter reach out, interview processes, communication and feedback, onboarding, promoti…

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Automated Economy Series (4/N): Impact of Automated Economy on Global Economic Growth (feat. David Kramer) 1:29:26

5M ago1:29:26

1:29:26

In this episode, Krish and Kramer discuss the impact of the automated economy on global economic growth. They explore the differences in the adoption of automated economy between countries and the role of culture in this process. They also identify the countries that are likely to have the largest impact on the automated economy, including India, A…

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World Traveler Series (4/N): Welcome to Africa, Part 2/2 (feat. Prasanna Veeraswamy) 22:57

5M ago22:57

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In this podcast, Prasanna Veeraswamy discusses his travels to 200 countries and the cultural differences he encountered. The conversation explores the hypothetical scenario of introducing technology to individuals from different countries and the potential impact on happiness. The shared experiences and commonalities between people in Africa are al…

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World Traveler Series (3/N): Welcome to Africa, Part 1/2 (feat. Prasanna Veeraswamy) 11:57

5M ago11:57

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In this podcast episode, Krish and ⁠Prasanna⁠ continue their conversation about Prasanna's travels. They focus on Africa, discussing its diversity and unique characteristics. They also explore the impact of technology, specifically YouTube consumption, in different regions. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking question about happiness in …

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World Traveler Series (2/N): Why cultural learnings have a profound impact on business outcomes (feat. Prasanna Veeraswamy) 1:19:41

5M ago1:19:41

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In this podcast episode, Krish and ⁠Prasanna⁠ discuss the challenges and strategies for building relationships and effective communication in remote work environments. They explore the cultural differences that can impact communication styles and offer insights on how to bridge those gaps. They also discuss the importance of creating off-sites and …

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(Part 3/N) Terraform: Create Image Resource 28:52

5M ago28:52

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In this podcast, Krish continues the Terraform series by bringing another resource under Terraform's management without using the import block. He demonstrates how to create and modify a Docker container image using Terraform. He also explores the process of destroying resources and discuss some limitations and considerations. Takeaways You can bri…

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(Part 4/4) Confluent Cloud (Managed Kafka as a Service) - What is a connector & How to create Custom Connectors 1:13:24

5M ago1:13:24

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In this podcast, Krish explores the various connectors available in Confluent Cloud. He starts by recapping the previous podcasts and the basics of Confluent Cloud. Krish then focuses on connectors, explaining their value and why they can reduce the need for writing code. He explores different connectors, such as the data gen source connector and t…

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(Part 2/2) Remote Work - An Engineer’s Perspective (feat. Jason Crum) 28:48

5M ago28:48

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In this podcast, Krish and ⁠Jason⁠ discuss the cultural aspects of remote work and the importance of knowing each other in a remote setting. They explore whether it is necessary for engineers to know each other and the responsibility of individuals and organizations in fostering relationships. They also touch on the impact of engagement length on b…

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(Part 1/2) Remote Work - An Engineer’s Perspective (feat. Jason Crum) 35:57

5M ago35:57

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In this podcast episode, Krish interviews Jason Crum, a Senior Enterprise Architect, about remote work from an engineer's perspective. They discuss various aspects of remote work, including pre-pandemic, during pandemic, and post-pandemic experiences, preferences for remote or in-office work, benefits and challenges of remote work, limitations of r…

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(Part 3/4) Confluent Cloud (Managed Kafka as a Service) - Create a Go client to consume messages 42:39

5M ago42:39

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In this podcast episode, the host continues from the previous episodes in the Confluent Cloud series and focuses on consuming messages. The consumer code is reviewed, and the concept of group ID is explained. The process of initializing the consumer and subscribing to topics is demonstrated. The use of channels in Go for message consumption is expl…

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(Part 2/4) Confluent Cloud (Managed Kafka as a Service) - Create a Go client to publish messages 1:33:51

5M ago1:33:51

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In this podcast episode, the host continues the discussion on Confluent Cloud and focuses on adding a consumer and creating a Go client. The process of building a producer and troubleshooting and debugging common issues is also covered. The host explores topics such as topic creation, error handling, and configuration. Known issues and workarounds …

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(Part 1/4) Confluent Cloud (Managed Kafka as a Service) - Create a cluster, generate API keys, create topics, publish messages 45:53

5M ago45:53

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In this podcast, the host explores Confluent Cloud, a fully managed Kafka service. The host shares their experience with RabbitMQ and Kafka and explains the value of using a managed service like Confluent Cloud. They walk through the process of signing up for an account, creating a cluster, generating API keys, and creating topics. The host also di…

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2 engineers discussing many things about Software Development (feat. Serkan Durusoy) 1:07:47

5M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

In this conversation, ⁠Serkan Durusoy⁠, the head of engineering at Okra, discusses his background, living on a sailboat, and his passion for engineering. He emphasizes the importance of creativity and art in engineering and how personal background and upbringing can influence problem-solving approaches. Serkan also explores the balance between indi…

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World Traveler Series (1/N): Learnings from Global Travels about gaps in App Localizations (feat. Prasanna Veeraswamy) 1:15:02

5M ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Prasanna Veeraswamy shares his unique experience of traveling to every country in the world and the personal growth and education he gained from his travels. He emphasizes the importance of living in a place to truly understand its culture and build relationships. Prasanna also discusses the impact of travel on food perceptions and the accessibilit…

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Impact of Gratitude, Forgiveness, Expectations on Mental Health (feat. Vidhi Vohra) 1:14:42

5M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

In this conversation, Krish and Vidhi discuss the topics of gratitude and forgiveness. They emphasize the importance of expressing gratitude towards oneself and others, as well as the positive impact it can have on mental health. Vidhi shares her personal experience of forgiving someone and the sense of relief it brought her. They also discuss the …

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Fundamentals of Sales (feat. Deva Rangarajan) 47:44

5M ago47:44

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In this conversation, Dr. Deva Rangarajan discusses the differences between sales, pre-sales, and marketing. He explains that marketing is about creating awareness and educating customers, while pre-sales helps customers formulate solutions and sales focuses on negotiating terms and conditions. Dr. Rangarajan emphasizes that these roles can be perf…

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(Part 2/2) Coaching and Self Development (feat. Dan Tudorache) 33:51

5M ago33:51

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This conversation explores the gig economy and its impact on companies. It discusses the skills and training required for gig workers, as well as the integration of contractors into teams. The importance of human skills and the role of coaching in developing them is emphasized. The conversation also touches on the use of AI as a tool in problem-sol…

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(Part 1/2) Coaching and Self Development (feat. Dan Tudorache) 41:25

5M ago41:25

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In this podcast episode, Dan Tudorake discusses game-based learning and its implementation in the tech industry. He shares insights on how game-based learning can be applied to software teams and how it can benefit different roles within an organization. Dan also explains how his coaching and gaming sessions are structured and the typical audience …

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(Part 2/N) Terraform: Import Existing Resource 55:19

5M ago55:19

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In this episode of the Terraform series, we continued from where we left off in the previous podcast. We created a Docker container, cloned the example repository, and initialized Terraform. We generated configuration using Terraform plan and imported a resource while modifying the configuration. We pruned the generated configuration and applied ch…

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Automated Economy Series (3/N): Education in Automated Economy (feat. David Kramer) 1:11:45

5M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

The conversation explores the transformation of education and the future of learning. It discusses the role of research and research communities in shaping education. The importance of a well-rounded education and the need to adapt to market needs are highlighted. The conversation also delves into how real-time education will change and the potenti…

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(Part 1/N) Terraform: Fundamentals, Set up, Configuration, Providers, Resources 57:02

5M ago57:02

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In this podcast episode, Krish explores the topics of platform engineering and Terraform. He starts by discussing Humanitech, a tool that streamlines platform engineering processes. Krish then dives into Terraform, an infrastructure as code tool, and demonstrates how to get started with it. He covers the basics of Terraform configuration, provision…

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(Part 7/N) Salesforce: Lightning Design System, Aura Components, Salesforce CLI, Scratch Org, Permission Sets 2:00:27

5M ago2:00:27

2:00:27

In this podcast episode, Krish explores the Salesforce platform and its various features. He starts by reviewing the previous episodes in the Salesforce series and provides an overview of the Anypoint platform. Krish then dives into the Salesforce dashboard and explores the sales solutions available. He also examines the configuration settings and …

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Fundamentals of Platform Engineering (feat. James Schorr) 59:49

5M ago59:49

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In this conversation, James Schorr, a senior director in the cloud platform area, discusses platform engineering and its impact on developers. Platform engineering is the next evolution of DevOps, aiming to provide a consistent and easy-to-use platform for developers. It simplifies the developer experience by reducing the cognitive load and allowin…

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(Part 2/2) Impact of Social Media on Mental Health (feat. Vidhi Vohra) 1:11:18

5M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

In this conversation, Krish and Vidhi discuss the impact of social media on mental health, specifically focusing on the role of comparison. They explore how comparison can steal joy and peace of mind, and how social media exacerbates this issue by constantly triggering comparison. They emphasize the importance of not letting social media change one…

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(Part 1/2) Impact of Social Media on Mental Health (feat. Vidhi Vohra) 38:53

5M ago38:53

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The conversation, between Krish Palaniappan & Vidhi Vohra, explores the impact of social media on mental health. It discusses the negative effects of excessive social media usage, such as reduced interaction and increased anxiety and depression. The conversation also touches on the fear of missing out, comparison with others, and the use of filters…

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Remote Leadership - Opportunities & Challenges in scaling remote SaaS teams (feat: Valentina Thörner) 1:01:57

5M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Valentina Thörner discusses the challenges and benefits of remote work in her book 'From a Distance: Strategies and Tools for Leading Remote Support Teams.' She emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, and clear expectations in remote work. Valentina also highlights the need for conscious conversations and checkpoints to ensure productivi…

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Automated Economy Series (2/N): AI in Automated Economy (feat. David Kramer) 48:24

5M ago48:24

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In this conversation, Kramer discusses the role of AI in the automated economy and its impact on various industries. He explains how AI can process large amounts of data and make logical decisions, leading to advancements in automation and personalization. Kramer also explores the changing roles in different sectors and the emergence of new roles i…

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(Part 2/2) Content Marketing for Founders - Fundamentals, Challenges, Distribution Strategies (feat. Dessire Ugarte) 1:29:50

5M ago1:29:50

1:29:50

In this podcast episode, Dessire Ugarte discusses the importance of distribution in content marketing. She emphasizes that creating great content is not enough; it must be actively shared and distributed to reach the intended audience. Desi explains that distribution involves sharing content on various channels, such as social media, subreddits, an…

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(Part 1/2) Content Marketing for Founders - Fundamentals, Challenges, Distribution Strategies (feat. Dessire Ugarte) 35:10

5M ago35:10

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In this conversation, Dessire Ugarte, a digital marketer, discusses the basics of content marketing and the challenges faced by startups in this field. She emphasizes the importance of defining the target audience and creating content that addresses their specific needs. Dessi also highlights the role of storytelling in content marketing and the ne…

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(Part 6/N) Salesforce: Anypoint API Manager, API Governance, Runtime Manager 1:54:50

5M ago1:54:50

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In this episode, Krish explores the Anypoint Platform's API Manager, Anypoint Service Mesh, Flex Gateway, and Mule Runtime. He also demonstrates how to install Mule Standalone and deploy an API using the Flex Gateway. Additionally, Krish configures the Mule Agent and explores API functional monitoring. In this part of the conversation, the host set…

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