073 - From Rails to revenue, with Khash Sajadi (CEO & Co-founder @ Cloud 66)

Life on Mars - A podcast from MarsBased

With our special guest, Khash Sajadi, the founder and CEO of Cloud 66, we're unlocking the story of a technology that transformed the world of software deployment. Imagine a world where developers are freed from the drudgery of repetitive tasks. Cloud 66 began as a solution to that exact problem, and Khash takes us on a journey from the early days of the company, through the evolution of its technology stack, to its present success.
We embrace the nitty-gritty details of technology, discussing everything from the revival of Rails-based startups to the pros and cons of microservices and monoliths. What are the implications of measuring technical debt as a key performance indicator? How does the availability of talent influence our choices in technology? Khash provides intriguing insights into these questions and more. Not just that, we delve into the emergence of Go as a popular programming language and the impact of containerization and Kubernetes on the industry.
But it's not all tech-specs and jargon. Khash regales us with the humorous story of how a small mistake led to him winning the 'Donkey of the Week' award at his company. To top it off, we tackle the often overlooked complexities of pricing for software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, underscoring the importance of predictability and feature distinction. So, buckle up for a roller coaster ride through the highs and lows, the successes and mistakes, the serious and the fun facets of the software industry.
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Chapters

1. Ruby on Rails and emerging technologies (00:00:00)

2. Discussion on tech stack and tools (00:11:11)

3. Comparing frameworks and technical debt (00:16:14)

4. Future deployment options for technology (00:26:03)

5. Managing technology adoption and pricing strategies (00:34:20)

6. Pricing SaaS products (00:42:10)

7. Sharing a technical fuck-up: the costly caching framework error (00:48:38)