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In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Jay Crone, Managing Director and Venture Capitalist at Deloitte Ventures, to explore the firm’s strategic approach to corporate venture capital. Jay shares Deloitte Ventures’ investment thesis, focusing on supporting innovative Canadian startups at Series A and B stages across key sectors like cybersecurity, climate tech, fintech, future of work, health tech, and AI. Listeners will gain an inside look at how Deloitte leverages its vast network of 1,500 partners and 15,000 employees to source deals and add value beyond capital by helping startups navigate Deloitte’s complex ecosystem and access enterprise clients. Jay also discusses his diverse career journey—from government and investment banking to entrepreneurship and corporate VC—and how those experiences shape his investment philosophy. The episode delves into Deloitte’s due diligence process, the importance of founder relationships, and the firm’s strategic role as a co-investor. Jay highlights emerging trends, particularly the promise of vertical AI tailored to industry-specific needs, and shares his bullish outlook on fintech innovations like stablecoins and cross-border payments. He offers candid advice for entrepreneurs on risk-taking and aligning business vision with funding goals. This episode is a must-listen for founders, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of corporate venture capital and innovation in Canada. Learn more about Jay's work at https://www.deloitte.com/ca/en/services/program/ventures.html Connect with Jay on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycrone/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com…

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.NET Aspire has folks talking - but why? What is .NET Aspire and what does it me for the average ASP.NET developer like me? Is it a thing for Kubernetes? Is it just for .NET Devs? Scott sits down with Damian Edwards to get a sense of what .NET Aspire ahem aspires to do, and where it's heading.

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Breaking Barriers in Tech with Brenda Darden Wilkerson 32:18

4 days ago32:18

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In this episode of Hanselminutes , Scott Hanselman chats with Brenda Darden Wilkerson, the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, about her journey in technology and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry. Brenda shares her inspiring story of entering computer science by accident, overcoming societal perceptions, and her impactful work advancing tech education in Chicago Public Schools. Together, Scott and Brenda explore pivotal topics such as access to technology, unconscious bias, the transformative power of exposure, and the role of AI in the modern era. They also discuss the significance of the Grace Hopper Celebration and its global influence on women technologists. Key Topics with Timestamps Brenda’s Journey into Tech (00:49) How Brenda accidentally discovered computer science and the systemic barriers she overcame. Access, Exposure, and Opportunity (02:55) The impact of access and exposure in shaping careers and creating pathways for innovation. Breaking Gender Norms in STEM (06:40) The historical assumptions around computers being "for boys" and dispelling these myths. The Role of Luck and Preparedness (08:19) How preparedness and access create opportunities for success in technology. AI’s Impact on Creativity and Knowledge (10:35) Brenda’s perspective on AI as a tool, not a replacement for human ingenuity. Diversity in Tech and Creating Curricula (14:11) Encouraging creativity, diverse backgrounds, and inclusive thinking in tech education. The Ripple Effect of Representation (19:29) Representation’s impact on individuals and their broader communities. Grace Hopper Celebration: Breaking Myths and Building Networks (21:33) How the conference fosters inclusivity and dispels misconceptions in tech spaces. Community and Collaboration Beyond Events (28:03) The power of year-round networks and online platforms for fostering innovation and connection. Main Takeaways Access and exposure are key catalysts for innovation. Brenda’s journey highlights how transformative opportunities spark enduring passion and remarkable careers. Representation dispels myths. The Grace Hopper Celebration is a powerful example of visibility's impact on inspiring and sustaining individuals in tech. Diverse perspectives lead to impactful solutions. We need cross-disciplinary individuals who bring unique expertise and creativity to solve complex problems. AI should complement human creativity, not replace it. Maintaining foundational knowledge and critical thinking is essential in the age of AI. Building inclusive systems helps everyone succeed. Systemic change, such as inclusive curricula and diverse pipelines, is essential for sustainable equity in tech. Notable Quotes “The assumption was that computers were for boys. That creates the myths we have to dispel.” – Brenda Darden Wilkerson “Luck is being prepared plus opportunity. How can we create luck for others?” – Scott Hanselman “If you don’t take time to research reality, you perpetuate the images presented to you.” – Brenda Darden Wilkerson “The highest and best use of tech is at service of people.” – Brenda Darden Wilkerson “More than one thing can be true at the same time.” – Brenda Darden Wilkerson Resources Mentioned AnitaB.org (Organization advancing women in tech): AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration (Women in tech conference): GHC.AnitaB.org TED Talk: Sir Ken Robinson – Do Schools Kill Creativity? Grace Hopper Celebration Dates: November 4-7: Chicago, U.S. December 2-4: Bangalore, India Call to Action Interested in advancing diversity in tech or making connections with like-minded individuals? Join the AnitaB.org membership community for discussions, resources, and collaboration opportunities. Check out the upcoming Grace Hopper Celebration in person or engage with their network online. These show notes were automatically generated based on the podcast transcript.…

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The Art of Assembly: Exploring Low-Level Mastery with Randall Hyde 37:28

11 days ago37:28

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks with Randall Hyde, renowned for his expertise in programming and assembly language. Known as the creator of the Lisa Assembler and the author of The Art of Assembly Language and Write Great Code series, Randall shares his journey from developing in assembler for early computing systems to working on modern nuclear reactor control systems. He discusses the evolution of software development, the value of assembly language in today's programming landscape, teaching methodologies, and the balance between low-level understanding and high-level productivity. Key Topics Randall Hyde's Academic and Professional Background (00:02.72) Assembly Language Beginnings with the Lisa Assembler (00:33.45) The Evolution of Randall's Work from Games to Nuclear Engineering (04:54.99) The Importance of Understanding Low-Level Machine Behavior (06:46.75) How Assembly Language Has Evolved and Its Modern Relevance (16:11.62) HLA (High-Level Assembler) as a Teaching Tool (20:20.46) The Rise of ARM Architectures and Changing Processor Technology (29:24.59) The Need for Efficient Code in the Multi-Core Era (33:31.42) Main Takeaways Low-Level Understanding is Foundational : Randall emphasizes that understanding machine organization and low-level behavior is essential to writing better high-level code. Practical vs. Academic Learning : College enforces learning through structure, but much of coding excellence comes from individual, rigorous practice in understanding how systems work under the hood. Evolving Utility of Assembly Language : While assembly language isn’t a daily tool for most programmers, knowing it provides critical insights into low-level optimizations essential for performance-critical applications. Shift in Performance Gains : Modern compilers and multi-core systems have reduced the performance advantages of assembly, yet efficient code writing remains vital as architecture advances slow down. Accessible Education : Randall’s approach – from pioneering HLA as a bridge to assembly to his comprehensive Write Great Code series – has focused on making low-level concepts easier for new learners to grasp. Resources Mentioned The Art of Assembly Language by Randall Hyde Write Great Code Series (Volumes 1-4) by Randall Hyde Volume 2: Thinking Low-Level, Writing High-Level RANDALLHYDE.COM : Hyde's website for books, support materials, and resources No Starch Press (Publisher): NoStarch.com Follow along for more insights, tips, and conversations with industry leaders. These show notes summarize key moments in the podcast for easy reference and understanding - these show notes were generated by a custom gpt-4o-nano model trained in previous episodes of Hanselminutes…

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APIs as the Execution Layer of AI with Postman's Rodric Rabbah 32:49

18 days ago32:49

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Roderick Rabah, Head of Product at Postman Flows, about the evolution of software development, the intersection of APIs and AI, and finding the "right layer of abstraction" for problem-solving. Drawing on his deep expertise in compiler optimization, distributed systems, and serverless computing, Rabah shares his perspectives on building tools that empower developers to create efficiently and explores the paradigm shift toward visual programming and AI-driven automation. The conversation dives into how Postman is innovating in the software space, how approaches to software engineering are transforming with generative AI, and why embracing new ways of working is critical for staying ahead in this rapidly evolving technological landscape. Key Topics [01:08] Introduction of Roderick Rabah: From research scientist to API innovator [02:14] Evolution of software development: From FPGAs to serverless computing [03:23] APIs and AI: The transformative intersection powering workflows [05:33] The rise of tool-calling and agents: Simplifying backend tasks [07:33] Managing complexity: Why structured APIs make integration seamless [12:08] Visual programming languages: The paradigm shift for developers [16:42] Postman Flows: Building applications through visual workflows [20:24] Embracing generative AI: How senior and junior engineers benefit [29:02] Deploying with WebAssembly: Making cloud integration accessible [30:33] Reflections on the future of technology and its impact on software careers Main Takeaways API + AI Integration: APIs combined with large language models are unlocking new capabilities for software development by abstracting complex operations and enabling automation. Visual Programming Paradigm Shift: Applications are increasingly built using visual workflows where developers focus on intent rather than low-level code implementation, driving efficiency and accessibility. Generative AI Empowerment: Generative AI tools are accelerating the pace of innovation, empowering engineers to fix bugs, streamline workflows, and manage edge cases efficiently. Structured APIs Critical for AI: Thoughtfully designed APIs with proper documentation and safeguards are essential to ensure that autonomous AI agents interact correctly and securely. Accessible Deployment: New runtime frameworks, like serverless with WebAssembly, make it easier for developers to deploy applications across the cloud, enabling broader adoption of AI-driven solutions. Notable Quotes "Serverless is where you think about servers less." – Scott Hanselman "At what point does communicating your intent to AI become programming again?" – Roderick Rabah "Visual programming resonates with builders because it matches the mental model of decomposing problems." – Roderick Rabah "Technology transforms rapidly. You have to figure out how to wield this immense power." – Roderick Rabah "Don’t throw away your critical thinking just because AI makes building faster." – Roderick Rabah Resources Mentioned Postman Flows – Tools for visual programming and API integrations: postman.com Replit – Generative coding platform for automating development tasks: replit.com WebAssembly – Runtime framework for deploying serverless applications: webassembly.org Books on Compiler Theory: Suggested resource for expanding understanding of abstractions Follow along for more insights, tips, and conversations with industry leaders. These show notes summarize key moments in the podcast for easy reference and understanding - these show notes were generated by a custom gpt-4o-nano model trained in previous episodes of Hanselminutes…

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Saving State while Still Growing with Temporal's Preeti Somal 33:32

26 days ago33:32

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In this episode, Scott chats with Preeti Somal, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Temporal, to explore how teams at OpenAI, Stripe, Netflix, and beyond are building long-running, crash-proof applications using Temporal's open‑source durable execution engine. Drawing on her leadership roles at HashiCorp, Yahoo!, and VMware, Preeti breaks down the orchestration challenges in today’s AI‑powered agentic architectures, shares how platform engineering, culture, and developer experience interact, and explains the feedback loops that drive platform improvement. She also offers a dive into resilience patterns like retries, state management, and sagas, and shares lessons on scaling engineering organizations through rapid growth.…

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SKY ENGINE AI's Dr. Malc Souter on AI-Generated Training Data 32:14

5 weeks ago32:14

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In this episode Scott talks with Dr. Malc Souter, a computer graphics algorithms PhD and former Hollywood special effects artist , now bringing his rendering expertise to AI at SKY ENGINE AI . They dive deep into the surprising power of synthetic data, exploring when fake can outperform real in areas like medical imaging, defense, and self-driving cars. Malc shares lessons from the visual effects trenches, discusses how custom rendering engines are reshaping machine learning pipelines, and unpacks the nuanced tension between privacy and progress in the age of computer vision. https://www.skyengine.ai…

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Dave Barry is the Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass 46:07

6 weeks ago46:07

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When authors want to talk about their book they go on a book tour and often they go to large companies like Microsoft and speak to us in person. I had the opportunity to interview Dave Berry in person and I jumped at it. I grew up reading his humor column syndicated in The Oregonian, and his brand of sarcasm and dry humor matches mine. This episode is that raw recording in association with and with the permission of Microsoft's Outside in Lecture Series program. He was a lovely gentleman and we enjoyed spending time together, so if it seems like we're picking on each other, we are. Dave Barry's Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass…

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Startup Mindsets with Earl Valencia 32:31

7 weeks ago32:31

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What does it really take to succeed in today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven world? In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Earl Valencia—acclaimed tech leader, venture-backed founder, and author of Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation-Driven and Globally Connected World. Earl brings real-world insights from Silicon Valley, Southeast Asia, and startup scenes around the globe. He talks about the habits, mindsets, and leadership styles that help founders stand out—not just another success story, but a practical guide for anyone trying to build something meaningful. Whether you’re launching a startup, working in tech, or just curious about how big ideas come to life, this conversation will leave you inspired to think bigger and bolder. https://www.startupmindsets.com/book…

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AI and visualizing multidimensional vectors with Pamela Fox 41:20

8 weeks ago41:20

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Ever wonder how AI “sees” high-dimensional data? In this special 1,000th episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with AI expert Pamela Fox about the fascinating world of visualizing complex data. Pamela breaks down how those abstract numbers and vectors can be turned into visuals we can actually understand—basically helping us see how AI thinks. They also talk about the challenge of explaining advanced AI stuff in plain English, and why it matters for devs, data folks, or really anyone curious about what’s going on behind the scenes. If you've ever wanted a peek into the brain of an AI, this is a fun and eye-opening place to start.…

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AI Code Reviews with CodeRabbit's Howon Lee 33:03

9 weeks ago33:03

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What if AI could not only speed up your code reviews—but actually make them fairer? In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Howon Lee, Senior Software Engineer at CodeRabbit, about how AI is changing the game when it comes to code reviews. They dig into the unspoken dynamics that can pop up in traditional reviews—like how seniority or team politics sometimes matter more than the code itself. Howon shares why AI can be a helpful, unbiased voice that gives everyone clear, consistent feedback, no matter their experience level. They also talk about how tools like CodeRabbit are working to make software development more inclusive and collaborative. http://coderabbit.ai…

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Azure AI Foundry (from BUILD 2025) with Yina Arenas 50:32

10 weeks ago50:32

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Learn how to supercharge your AI development with our integrated signals loop that connects model choice, knowledge retrieval, fine-tuning, orchestration and memory —anchored by observability and trust. Design, customize, and manage intelligent agents using open standards and protocols such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) to connect with tools and drive collaboration. Gain insights into advanced orchestration, tracing, and monitoring to streamline decision-making, boost efficiency, accelerate time to market, and lower costs. NOTE - This is a bit of a meta-episode, recorded live at Microsoft Build, this is a discussion about how Scott might use AI to help produce his podcast! Azure AI Foundry: The AI app and Agent Factory | BRK155…

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Is AI what Robotics needs? with Jasmine Lawrence Campbell 33:22

10 weeks ago33:22

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott sits down with AI/ML & Robotics leader Jasmine Lawrence Campbell to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and robotics. Jasmine shares insights on how AI is shaping the future of robotics, the challenges of integrating AI into robotic systems, and why she believes there's a place for everyone in AI. Whether you're a developer, researcher, or simply curious about the intersection of AI and robotics, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on the technology driving automation forward. https://www.jasminelawrence.com…

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Is Vibe Coding Real? with James Montemagno 45:21

12 weeks ago45:21

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Vibe Coding has folks talking and "vibing entire applications." But is it valid? Should one use AI agents to create apps that go directly into production, or is it just appropriate for prototyping? Scott talks to James Montemagno who recently vibed a 17,000 line application and only wrote 20 bespoke lines himself. Is this the future of programming or did James get lucky? Scott takes the sceptical view in this spicy episode.…

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Making SNES ROMS with C# and Matthew Shapiro's DotnetSnes 33:33

13 weeks ago33:33

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What if you could craft Super Nintendo ROMs using the power of C#? In this episode, Scott Hanselman dives into the world of retro game development with Matthew Shapiro, the creator of DotnetSnes—a tool that enables developers to build SNES games with modern .NET technology. They explore how the project works, the challenges of programming for classic hardware, and what this means for indie game developers and hobbyists alike. Whether you’re a nostalgic gamer or a coding enthusiast, this conversation is packed with insights that bridge the old-school and the cutting-edge. https://github.com/KallDrexx/DotnetSnes https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7320970127917649920/…

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Neverending support for open source with Hayden Barnes 32:55

14 weeks ago32:55

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The issue of software support for open-source is a long and storied one. Scott sits down with open-source advocate Hayden Barnes about how paid support and custom builds of older open-source software is a business opportunity for herodevs. Should you upgrade and migrate to the latest build? Or should you get paid never ending support?…

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Computer Science for Kids with Jen Looper 34:12

15 weeks ago34:12