Best Heavybit Podcasts (2025)

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Platform Builders - Ep. #7, SaaS Before It Was Cool with Steve Oriola 45:21

9h ago45:21

45:21

In episode 7 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi dive deep into the world of CRMs and SaaS strategy with Steve Oriola, CEO of Unbounce. Steve shares his insights on the historical shifts in CRM technology, the critical role of data in modern marketing solutions, and his approach to leading companies through significant transitio…

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Ep. #7, SaaS Before It Was Cool with Steve Oriola 45:17

1d ago45:17

45:17

In episode 7 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi dive deep into the world of CRMs and SaaS strategy with Steve Oriola, CEO of Unbounce. Steve shares his insights on the historical shifts in CRM technology, the critical role of data in modern marketing solutions, and his approach to leading companies through significant transitio…

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o11ycast - Ep. #82, Automating Developer Toil with Morgante Pell of Grit 38:44

2d ago38:44

38:44

In episode 82 of o11ycast, Ken and Jess chat with Morgante Pell, the visionary behind Grit, an AI-powered agent designed to automate developer toil and technical debt. The discussion covers the evolution of AI in coding, the challenges of building and deploying AI agents, the future of combining code awareness with production awareness, and Grit’s …

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Ep. #82, Automating Developer Toil with Morgante Pell of Grit 38:40

8d ago38:40

38:40

In episode 82 of o11ycast, Ken and Jess chat with Morgante Pell, the visionary behind Grit, an AI-powered agent designed to automate developer toil and technical debt. The discussion covers the evolution of AI in coding, the challenges of building and deploying AI agents, the future of combining code awareness with production awareness, and Grit’s …

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Ep. #82, Automating Developer Toil with Morgante Pell of Grit 38:40

8d ago38:40

38:40

In episode 82 of o11ycast, Ken and Jess chat with Morgante Pell, the visionary behind Grit, an AI-powered agent designed to automate developer toil and technical debt. The discussion covers the evolution of AI in coding, the challenges of building and deploying AI agents, the future of combining code awareness with production awareness, and Grit’s …

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The Evolution Of Platform Engineering With Massdriver CEO Cory O’Daniel 40:01

9d ago40:01

40:01

Episode Summary Dive into the ever-evolving world of platform engineering with Cory O’Daniel, CEO and co-founder of Massdriver. This episode explores the journey of DevOps, the challenges of building and scaling infrastructure, and the crucial role of creating effective abstractions to empower developers. Cory shares his insights on the shift towar…

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Open Source Ready - Ep. #14, The Workbrew Story with Mike McQuaid and John Britton 43:11

14d ago43:11

43:11

In episode 14 of Open Source Ready, special guests Mike McQuaid and John Britton join Brian and John to share the story of Workbrew. They unpack their journey in the developer tools space, the evolution of Homebrew, the inspiration behind Workbrew, and their perspectives on the future of developer environments.…

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Ep. #14, The Workbrew Story with Mike McQuaid and John Britton 43:07

14d ago43:07

43:07

In episode 14 of Open Source Ready, special guests Mike McQuaid and John Britton join Brian and John to share the story of Workbrew. They unpack their journey in the developer tools space, the evolution of Homebrew, the inspiration behind Workbrew, and their perspectives on the future of developer environments. The post appeared first on Heavybit.…

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Generationship - Ep. #36, Solarpunk with Christine Spang 31:10

15d ago31:10

31:10

In episode 36 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers speaks with Christine Spang about the past, present, and future of enterprise software, with a particular focus on AI. Spang shares her experiences building Nylas and discusses the practical applications of AI in business, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Lastly, they explor…

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Ep. #36, Solarpunk with Christine Spang 31:07

15d ago31:07

31:07

In episode 36 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers speaks with Christine Spang about the past, present, and future of enterprise software, with a particular focus on AI. Spang shares her experiences building Nylas and discusses the practical applications of AI in business, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Lastly, they explor…

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Platform Builders - Ep. #6, Making Accounting SaaS Sexy Again with Brad Rigby 50:34

16d ago50:34

50:34

In episode 6 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi chat with Brad Rigby about Canopy’s strategic shift from a niche tax tool to a leading accounting practice management platform. This conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of this major pivot, the nuances of building vertical SaaS, and how Canopy is leveraging AI to str…

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Ep. #6, Making Accounting SaaS Sexy Again with Brad Rigby 50:29

16d ago50:29

50:29

In episode 6 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi chat with Brad Rigby about Canopy’s strategic shift from a niche tax tool to a leading accounting practice management platform. This conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of this major pivot, the nuances of building vertical SaaS, and how Canopy is leveraging AI to str…

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o11ycast - Ep. #81, Observability 3.0-vNext-final-DRAFT with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein 40:40

22d ago40:40

40:40

In episode 81 of o11ycast, Charity Majors and Martin Thwaites dive into a lively discussion with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein on the evolving landscape of observability. The guests explore the concept of observability versioning, the challenges of cost and ROI, and the future of observability tools, including the potential convergence with AI and bu…

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Ep. #81, Observability 3.0-vNext-final-DRAFT with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein 40:36

22d ago40:36

40:36

In episode 81 of o11ycast, Charity Majors and Martin Thwaites dive into a lively discussion with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein on the evolving landscape of observability. The guests explore the concept of observability versioning, the challenges of cost and ROI, and the future of observability tools, including the potential convergence with AI and bu…

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Ep. #81, Observability 3.0-vNext-final-DRAFT with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein 40:36

22d ago40:36

40:36

In episode 81 of o11ycast, Charity Majors and Martin Thwaites dive into a lively discussion with Hazel Weakly and Matt Klein on the evolving landscape of observability. The guests explore the concept of observability versioning, the challenges of cost and ROI, and the future of observability tools, including the potential convergence with AI and bu…

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The Future Of API Security With FireTail’s Jeremy Snyder 38:00

23d ago38:00

38:00

Episode Summary Jeremy Snyder is the co-founder and CEO of FireTail, a company that enables organizations to adopt AI safely without sacrificing speed or innovation. In this conversation, Jeremy shares his deep expertise in API and AI security, highlighting the second wave of cloud adoption and his pivotal experiences at AWS during key moments in i…

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Ep. 300 How I Raised It with Stacy Havener of Havener Capital 48:48

23d ago48:48

48:48

Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital.This episode is with with Stacy Havener of Haver Capital, a a firm that helps asset managers launch and raise funds. In this episode we d…

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Open Source Ready - Ep. #13, Why Microsoft Chose Go: A Deep Dive with Thorsten Ball 51:38

28d ago51:38

51:38

In episode 13 of Open Source Ready, Thorsten Ball of Sourcegraph joins Brian and John to unpack the real-world engineering decisions behind language choices, like Microsoft using Go for the recent TypeScript compiler rewrite. Explore the importance of continuous learning in tech, the benefits of knowing multiple programming languages, and how AI ag…

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Ep. #13, Why Microsoft Chose Go: A Deep Dive with Thorsten Ball 51:33

28d ago51:33

51:33

In episode 13 of Open Source Ready, Thorsten Ball of Sourcegraph joins Brian and John to unpack the real-world engineering decisions behind language choices, like Microsoft using Go for the recent TypeScript compiler rewrite. Explore the importance of continuous learning in tech, the benefits of knowing multiple programming languages, and how AI ag…

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Generationship - Ep. #35, Wisdom with Brooke Hopkins of Coval 21:57

1M ago21:57

21:57

In episode 35 of Generationship, Rachel is joined by Brooke Hopkins to explore what it takes to make voice AI agents reliable, robust, and ready for real-world deployment. Drawing from her experience at Waymo and her current work at Coval, Brooke reveals how testing and evaluation are the key to staying ahead in a fast-moving AI landscape.…

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Ep. #35, Wisdom with Brooke Hopkins of Coval 21:55

1M ago21:55

21:55

In episode 35 of Generationship, Rachel is joined by Brooke Hopkins to explore what it takes to make voice AI agents reliable, robust, and ready for real-world deployment. Drawing from her experience at Waymo and her current work at Coval, Brooke reveals how testing and evaluation are the key to staying ahead in a fast-moving AI landscape. The post…

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o11ycast - Ep. #80, Augmented Coding with Kent Beck 39:52

1M ago39:52

39:52

In episode 80 of o11ycast, Ken Rimple and Jessica Kerr chat with Kent Beck about the emerging world of AI-assisted coding. Beck shares his experiences with "augmented coding," discussing the benefits, challenges, and the evolving relationship between developers and AI agents. They explore how these tools are changing software development practices …

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Ep. #80, Augmented Coding with Kent Beck 39:49

1M ago39:49

39:49

In episode 80 of o11ycast, Ken Rimple and Jessica Kerr chat with Kent Beck about the emerging world of AI-assisted coding. Beck shares his experiences with "augmented coding," discussing the benefits, challenges, and the evolving relationship between developers and AI agents. They explore how these tools are changing software development practices …

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Ep. #80, Augmented Coding with Kent Beck 39:49

1M ago39:49

39:49

In episode 80 of o11ycast, Ken Rimple and Jessica Kerr chat with Kent Beck about the emerging world of AI-assisted coding. Beck shares his experiences with "augmented coding," discussing the benefits, challenges, and the evolving relationship between developers and AI agents. They explore how these tools are changing software development practices …

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The Case For Steward Ownership And Open Source With Melanie Rieback 44:11

1M ago44:11

44:11

Episode Summary Is the traditional Silicon Valley startup model harming the security industry? In this episode of The Secure Developer, Danny Allan talks with Melanie Rieback, founder of Radically Open Security, about shaking up the industry with nonprofit business models. Tuning in, you’ll learn about the inner workings of Radically Open Security …

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Platform Builders - Ep. #5, Maxed out on AWS, Still Falling Over with Scott Mitchell 41:06

1M ago41:06

41:06

In episode 5 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi chat with Scott Mitchell, former CTO of Salesloft, about the challenges and triumphs of scaling a high-growth B2B SaaS company. Scott shares his experiences navigating hyper-growth, from tackling critical infrastructure bottlenecks to fostering a culture of adaptability. They also…

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Ep. #5, Maxed out on AWS, Still Falling Over with Scott Mitchell 41:02

1M ago41:02

41:02

In episode 5 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi chat with Scott Mitchell, former CTO of Salesloft, about the challenges and triumphs of scaling a high-growth B2B SaaS company. Scott shares his experiences navigating hyper-growth, from tackling critical infrastructure bottlenecks to fostering a culture of adaptability. They also…

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Ep. 299 How I Raised It with Jed Ng of AngelSchool.vc 43:53

1M ago43:53

43:53

Produced by Foundersuite (for startups: www.foundersuite.com) and Fundingstack (for VCs: www.fundingstack.com), "How I Raised It" goes behind the scenes with startup founders and investors who have raised capital.This episode is with with Jed Ng of AngelSchool.vc, an accelerator and training platform for aspiring angel investors. In this episode, w…

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Ep. #12, Exploring Flox and Nix with Ron Efroni & Ross Turk 43:13

1M ago43:13

43:13

In episode 12 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John welcome Ron Efroni and Ross Turk from Flox to explore the world of Nix, a powerful package manager and more. They discuss how Flox simplifies Nix for developers and enterprises, the challenges of adopting new packaging paradigms, and the evolving landscape of containers and AI in software developme…

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Open Source Ready - Ep. #12, Exploring Flox and Nix with Ron Efroni & Ross Turk 43:17

1M ago43:17

43:17

In episode 12 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John welcome Ron Efroni and Ross Turk from Flox to explore the world of Nix, a powerful package manager and more. They discuss how Flox simplifies Nix for developers and enterprises, the challenges of adopting new packaging paradigms, and the evolving landscape of containers and AI in software developme…

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Platform Builders - Ep. #4, Building Affinity: From College Dropout to SaaS Leader with Ray Zhou 41:32

1M ago41:32

41:32

In episode 4 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi interview Ray Zhou, co-founder of Affinity, about his journey building the company, the evolution of the SaaS market, and the transformative potential of AI. Ray shares insights on scaling a business, the importance of focusing on the problem, and how SaaS companies can adapt to t…

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Ep. #4, Building Affinity: From College Dropout to SaaS Leader with Ray Zhou 41:28

1M ago41:28

41:28

In episode 4 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi interview Ray Zhou, co-founder of Affinity, about his journey building the company, the evolution of the SaaS market, and the transformative potential of AI. Ray shares insights on scaling a business, the importance of focusing on the customer's problem, and how SaaS companies can…

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Ep. #34, Together with Nathen Harvey 26:11

2M ago26:11

26:11

In episode 34 of Generationship, Nathen Harvey brings data, humor, and heart to a conversation about AI, DevOps, open source, and developer experience. He and Rachel dive into how AI is influencing software engineering, the role of platform engineering, metrics for assessing performance, and broader reflections on engineering culture and career gro…

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