Best Concise Software Podcasts (2025)

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Are You Ready to Become a UX leader? 6:03

11m ago6:03

6:03

Understanding Where You Fit If you're reading this, chances are you're passionate about user experience. But maybe UX isn't actually in your job title. Perhaps you're a marketer, project manager, developer, copywriter, or business analyst who deeply cares about making your products better for users. Or you might be a UX designer or researcher feeli…

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Security Weekly News Interviews Participants and Coaches at NECCDC - SWN #472 33:34

1d ago33:34

33:34

Join us for a special in-person edition of the Security Weekly News! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-472

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Pine's Mission: Making Homeownership Affordable for All Canadians 51:43

3d ago51:43

51:43

In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Justin Herlick, co-founder and CEO of Pine, a digital-first mortgage platform revolutionizing homeownership in Canada. Justin shares his journey from working on Wall Street to Silicon Valley, where he gained invaluable experience at fast-paced startups like Blend. …

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Beating the AI Game, Ripple, Numerology, Darcula, Special Guests from Hidden Layer... - Malcolm Harkins, Kasimir Schulz - SWN #471 34:02

6d ago34:02

34:02

Beating the AI Game, Ripple (not that one), Numerology, Darcula, Special Guests, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Special Guests from Hidden Layer to talk about this article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonybradley/2025/04/24/one-prompt-can-bypass-every-major-llms-safeguards/ Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all t…

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From Amphitheaters to Apps: The Evolution of User Experience 10:40

7d ago10:40

10:40

From Amphitheaters to Apps: The Evolution of User Experience Long before we had screens, scroll wheels, or skeuomorphism, we were already wrestling with what it meant to design for humans. Take the Roman Colosseum, for example. Built nearly two thousand years ago, this wasn’t just a feat of architecture—it was a carefully orchestrated user experien…

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Brains, Elusive Comet, AI Scams, Microsoft Dog Food, Deleting Yourself, Josh Marpet - SWN #470 31:59

9d ago31:59

31:59

Brains, Scams, Elusive Comet, AI Scams, Microsoft Dog Food, Deleting Yourself, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-470

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Scaling to a Million Customers: Lessons from Propel Holdings 53:39

10d ago53:39

53:39

In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Clive Kinross, the CEO of Propel Holdings, a company that's revolutionizing lending for underserved consumers. Clive shares his remarkable journey from South African chartered accountant to successful entrepreneur, detailing the founding and growth of Propel Holdings. …

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AI at Warp Speed: Models, Agents, and the Future of Everything 14:33

13d ago14:33

14:33

This week, it felt like the entire AI landscape shifted in the blink of an eye. Join us as we cut through the noise and unpack the game-changing developments from OpenAI, Google, and beyond. From the launch of GPT-4.1's mini, nano, and full models to Google's lightning-fast Gemini 2.5 Flash, it's clear that the AI arms race is in full swing. We exp…

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HR Chatbots, MITRE, 4chan, Oracle, Identity, Port 53, NTLM, Zambia, Josh Marpet... - SWN #469 36:06

13d ago36:06

36:06

HR Chatbots, MITRE, 4chan, Oracle, Identity, Port 53, NTLM, Zambia, Josh Marpet, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-469

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UX Leadership and Strategy: A New Direction 3:07

14d ago3:07

3:07

If LinkedIn is to be believed UX design is a hot mess right now. People are regularly announcing that death of UX, complaining they cannot get jobs and entire companies are abandoning the term UX for product design. Not to mention the fact that AI will supposedly be replacing us all. If you care at all about improving the user experience, this will…

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QUBIT AI, Recall This, Defender, Tycoon, Slopsquatting, Feng Mengleng, Aaran Leyland - SWN #468 35:45

16d ago35:45

35:45

QUBIT AI, Recall This, Defender, Tycoon, Slopsquatting, Feng Mengleng, Aaran Leyland, and more, on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-468

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Transforming Personal Wellness: The Future of Health Tech 51:16

17d ago51:16

51:16

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Sameer Dhar, co-founder and CEO of NiaHealth, to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and personal health. Dhar shares his journey from diabetes researcher to investment banker to healthcare innovator, highlighting how his experiences shaped NiaHealth's mission to bri…

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Relentless: AI’s Week of Breakthroughs, Memory Wars & Stealth Surprises 18:58

19d ago18:58

18:58

This week in AI felt like drinking from a firehose — nonstop breakthroughs, major product updates, and a few curveballs. In this jam-packed episode, we cut through the noise to unpack what really matters. From OpenAI’s memory revolution and Copilot’s new smarts to Midjourney V7 and the rise of AI video, we explore how these changes could reshape yo…

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Win95, Shuckworm, Ottokit, DCs, EC2, IAB, OSS, Recall, Josh Marpet, and More... - SWN #467 35:45

20d ago35:45

35:45

Win95, Shuckworm, Ottokit, DCs, EC2, IAB, OSS, Recall, Josh Marpet, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-467

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DOS, Web Cams, VSCODE, Coinblack, Oracle, P&G, Satan, Sec Gemini, Josh Marpet... - SWN #466 33:48

23d ago33:48

33:48

DOS Lives, Web Cams Gone Wild, VSCODE, Coinblack, Oracle, P&G, Satan, Sec Gemini, Shopify, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-466

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AI Doomsday, Hot Robots, Google, palo Alto, Ivanti, CrushFTP, AI, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #465 30:51

24d ago30:51

30:51

AI Doomsday, Hot Robots, Google, palo Alto, Ivanti, CrushFTP, AI, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-465

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Why Shopify is a magnet for founders with Glen Coates 48:56

24d ago48:56

48:56

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod welcomes Glen Coates, former CEO of Handshake and current VP of Product for Core at Shopify. Glen takes listeners on a journey through his entrepreneurial experiences, from founding Handshake to his current role at Shopify. He shares candid insights about the challenges of building a B2B e-comme…

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OpenAI’s Next Move: From Model Mastery to User Ecosystems 4:33

28d ago4:33

4:33

In this revealing episode, we unpack a quietly dropped but deeply insightful interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, offering a glimpse into the company’s shifting priorities. As powerful AI models become increasingly commoditized, OpenAI is pivoting from being a frontier-model powerhouse to building a seamless, integrated AI ecosystem centered aroun…

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Are Synthetic Personas Smart UX—or Just Clever Illusions? 6:09

28d ago6:09

6:09

Hello all. I admit, I didn't expect much. In fact, I was fully prepared to dismiss it as just another AI gimmick—a shiny distraction from real user research. But after experimenting with using AI-generated personas (or "synthetic personas," as they're being called), I found myself in a strange new territory: genuinely impressed. If you're skeptical…

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Schrodinger, Lucid, Crocodilus, Wordpress, Ivanti, Oracle, Android, Josh Marpet... - SWN #464 29:24

30d ago29:24

29:24

Schrodinger's Television, Lucid, Crocodilus, Wordpress, Ivanti, Oracle, Android, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-464

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AI at Warp Speed: OpenAI’s Artistic Leap, Google’s Memory Monster, and the Billion-Dollar Cloud Race 4:42

1M ago4:42

4:42

In this jam-packed episode, we dive into the whirlwind week of AI breakthroughs shaking up the tech world. From OpenAI's jaw-dropping image tools in ChatGPT—think Studio Ghibli magic at your fingertips—to Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro flexing its million-token memory muscle, we're witnessing the future unfold in real time. We unpack what these innovation…

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From Bootstrapped to Public: Lightspeed's 20-Year Evolution 42:33

1M ago42:33

42:33

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod welcomes Dax Dasilva, the founder and CEO of Lightspeed Commerce, for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, spirituality, and building a billion-dollar tech company. As Lightspeed celebrates its 20th anniversary, Dasilva reflects on the company's journey from a small team in Montreal's G…

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Mrtentacle, Morphing Meerkat, Tor, VMWare, Waymo, Oracle, Aaran Leyland, and more... - SWN #463 29:26

1M ago29:26

29:26

Mrtentacle, Morphing Meerkat, Tor, VMWare, Waymo, Oracle, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-463

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Manus AI: More Than Just Talk—Can It Really Build, Code, and Teach? 5:10

1M ago5:10

5:10

Today, we’re diving into the bold world of Manus AI—a platform that claims to do much more than chat. From building entire websites and coding games to creating a full Linux AI development course, its multi-agent system promises teamwork-level performance from a single AI. But how much of this is real innovation, and how much is hype? We explore Ma…

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Faster Than a Caffeinated Cheetah: How AI Is Rewiring Our World in Real Time 5:30

1M ago5:30

5:30

Hold on tight—this episode dives into the rapid-fire evolution of artificial intelligence that's reshaping how we search, create, work, and live. From Claude AI’s mind-blowing multi-search capabilities to NVIDIA’s adaptable humanoid robots and Google’s conversational AI-powered search, we explore the game-changing innovations you need to know about…

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Curdled Miscreant, VanHelsing, MFA, Room 237, MFA, Velora, 23nMe, Josh Marpet... - SWN #462 33:11

1M ago33:11

33:11

Curdled Miscreant, VanHelsing, MFA, Room 237, MFA, Velora, 23nMe, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-462

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The Future of AI Isn’t Coming — It’s Already Here 5:50

1M ago5:50

5:50

In this eye-opening episode, Daniel Lozovsky, MBA and seasoned generative AI architect, reveals how artificial intelligence is no longer on the horizon—it's already reshaping our world in 2025. From Claude AI’s groundbreaking multi-search capabilities, to NVIDIA’s humanoid robots powered by synthetic training at scale, and Google’s revolutionary AI…

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From 49 Cents to Millions: Beehiiv's Incredible Startup Journey 48:35

1M ago48:35

48:35

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Tyler Denk, co-founder and CEO of Beehiiv, to explore the world of email marketing and the creator economy. Tyler shares the fascinating origin story of Beehiiv, which grew out of his experience building custom tools at Morning Brew. He explains how Beehiiv has become a leadi…

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Orange Drop Caps, apps, Veeam, jobs, Heathrow, vpentest, Aaran Leyland, and More... - SWN #461 33:05

1M ago33:05

33:05

Orange Drop Caps, apps, Veeam, jobs, Heathrow, vpentest, Aaran Leyland, and More are on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-461

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Angry Iguana, Squid Bot, Bruted, 0Auth, Dragon Medical, Clippy 2.0, CISA, Josh Marpet - SWN #460 35:05

1M ago35:05

35:05

Angry Iguana, Squid Bot 9000, Bruted, 0Auth, Dragon Medical One, Clippy 2.0, CISA, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-460

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The CEO as Chief Marketer: Personal Branding in Tech 59:32

2M ago59:32

59:32

In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Matt Turck, General Partner at FirstMark Capital, for a wide-ranging discussion on venture capital, AI, and the startup ecosystem. As the first VC guest on the show, Turck offers a unique perspective on board dynamics, content creation, and the evolution of the tec…

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AI Convergence: How Everyday Tech is Getting Smarter 7:05

2M ago7:05

7:05

This week, we dive into the rapid integration of AI into everyday platforms—less about flashy new breakthroughs and more about how existing tools are coming together to make advanced capabilities accessible to everyone. From Google’s AI Studio and YouTube’s AI-powered summaries to OpenAI’s latest developer tools and China’s Manus AI, we break down …

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AI Bad, PHP, RDP, SuperBlack, VT, Deepseek, MassJacker, Roblox, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #459 29:09

2M ago29:09

29:09

AI Bad, PHP, Remote Desktop, SuperBlack, Deepseek, Volt Typhoon, MassJacker, Roblox, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-459

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Are You Obsessed With Usability? 3:18

2M ago3:18

3:18

I bet that subject line made you think this email was going to be about the importance of focusing on usability. But actually, we shouldn't be. Too many UX designers I meet are obsessed with making things as seamless and streamlined as possible. That’s great—up to a point. But usability isn't our entire job. In fact, focusing too much on usability …

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Brains, kill switch, parking fees, CobaltStrike, Minja, Allstate, GitHub, Josh Marpet - SWN #458 33:08

2M ago33:08

33:08

Brains, kill switch, unpaid parking, Cobalt Strike, Minja, Allstate, GitHub, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-458

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Manus AI: The Autonomous Agent That Works for You—Revolution or Hype? 6:57

2M ago6:57

6:57

Can an AI truly work without human intervention? That’s the bold claim behind Manus AI, a next-gen autonomous agent promising to handle everything from booking travel to conducting financial analysis—all without the usual back-and-forth. In this episode, we break down the reality behind the hype. Can AI really complete complex tasks from start to f…

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Building a Mission-Driven Brand: Lessons from Knix Founder 47:31

2M ago47:31

47:31

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Joanna Griffiths, the visionary founder and CEO of Knix, a revolutionary women's clothing brand. Joanna shares her remarkable journey of building Knix from its inception in 2013 to becoming a major player in the intimate apparel industry. She discusses how she identified a gap in …

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The AI Edge: Breaking Down the Biggest Innovations in Artificial Intelligence 5:06

2M ago5:06

5:06

Welcome to The AI Edge, your go-to podcast for the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. In this episode, we’re diving into the most exciting AI news, from OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 release to AI agents replacing jobs, and even robots playing piano like professionals. Are we entering a new era where AI becomes our digital coworker? Is open-source…

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Secret YouTube Videos, Thunderforge, ByBit, 365, Chrome, VMWARE, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #457 32:18

2M ago32:18

32:18

Secret YouTube Videos, Thunderforge, ByBit, 365, Chrome, VMWARE, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-457

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UX Is Bigger Than You Think: Beyond Websites and Apps 3:44

2M ago3:44

3:44

As UX advocates and practitioners, we tend to focus on the immediate project at hand—the website, the app, the product interface. But that’s only a fraction of the actual user experience. Every digital interaction a person has with an organization shapes their perception. The problem? Most companies treat these interactions in silos, leading to a f…

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Tastovision, Trufflepig, Cisco, Windows, VSCode, OT, SQL Server, Android, Josh Marpet - SWN #456 35:33

2M ago35:33

35:33

Tastovision, Trufflepig, Cisco, Windows, VSCode, OT, SQL Server, Android, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-456

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Startup Resilience: How Clutch Bounced Back from Near-Collapse 47:56

2M ago47:56

47:56

In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Dan Park, co-founder and CEO of Clutch, to discuss the rollercoaster journey of building Canada's leading online used car marketplace. Park shares the highs and lows of Clutch's growth, from rapid expansion fueled by venture capital to a near-death experience that…

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AI Unbound: Racing Through the Revolution 6:09

2M ago6:09

6:09

Dive into this week’s whirlwind of AI breakthroughs in an electrifying conversation that unpacks it all—from Anthropic's game-changing Claude 3.7 redefining coding and deep thought to OpenAI's intriguing GPT 4.5, poised as a synthetic data powerhouse. Explore how rapid innovations in video generation, robotics, and agentic AI are reshaping our tech…

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Mr. Kurtzmann, Boffins gone Wild, Grasscall, Vo1d, CE, Shadowpad, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #455 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

Mr. Kurtzmann, Boffins gone Wild, Grasscall, Vo1d, Windows CE, Shadowpad, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-455

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Cronenbergs, Dangling Twitchbots, Crypto, Kaspersky, SMS, OT, Josh Marpet... - SWN #454 25:34

2M ago25:34

25:34

Cronenbergs, Dangling Twitchbots, Crypto, Kaspersky, SMS, OT, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-454

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From Tool to Teammate: How AI is Becoming an Active Partner 5:08

2M ago5:08

5:08

AI is no longer just a passive tool—it’s evolving into a capable teammate that can understand, predict, and take action in both digital and physical spaces. In this deep dive, we explore how cutting-edge AI models like Microsoft’s Magma, OpenAI’s Operator, and Google’s Gemini 2.0 are pushing the boundaries of what AI can do. From controlling your p…

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From Fintech to AI: Andrew D'Souza's Entrepreneurial Evolution 48:12

2M ago48:12

48:12

In this enlightening episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod welcomes Andrew D'Souza, the innovative co-founder and CEO of Boardy, for a deep dive into the world of AI-driven networking and entrepreneurship. D'Souza, known for his previous success with Clearco, shares candid reflections on his journey from building a unicorn company to e…

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AI’s Biggest Updates This Week: What You Need to Know 6:17

2M ago6:17

6:17

AI’s Biggest Moves This Week – What You Need to Know 🚀 Another massive week in AI—here’s what’s shaking up the industry: 🔥 Grok-3 dominates AI benchmarks – xAI’s latest model is leading in math, coding & reasoning. 🔥 Open-source AI is exploding – Perplexity R1 1776 offers bias-free, fact-based responses. 🔥 Microsoft & OpenAI prepare new models – GP…

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False Claims Act, Google Cloud PQC, Salt Typhoon, AI in SOC, Ivanti Flaws, ICS, DeFi - SWN #453 30:41

2M ago30:41

30:41

On this edition of the Security Weekly News: False Claims Act, Google Cloud PQC, Salt Typhoon, AI in SOC, Ivanti Flaws, ICS, DeFi and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-453

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Redefine Your UX Leadership: Crafting a Strategic Vision 7:43

2M ago7:43

7:43

Hello there, I’d like to share some thoughts on developing your UX strategy and redefining your role. It is a topic that feels particularly important at the moment, with UX leaders facing plenty of challenges—from under-resourced teams to the ongoing pressure of delivering measurable business benefits. By clarifying your role and articulating a cle…

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