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Ilias Haddad

A podcast where I interview software engineers by sharing their story and entrepreneurship journey

  1. Interview with a Moroccan YC startup founder, Amine Benjellon

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    Interview with a Moroccan YC startup founder, Amine Benjellon

    In this episode, Amin Benjellon shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Morocco, navigating the challenges of startups as a foreign student in France, to successfully joining Y Combinator. He discusses the importance of mindset, jumping on waves of opportunity, and the impact of YC on his entrepreneurial trajectory. Links - Amine on X: @BenGeekly - Rolling Dice Club: https://rollindiceclub.com - MailWarm: https://mailwarm.com

    1 h 3 min
  2. How Thomas built a Shopify theme dev lab and agency

    2025-09-09

    How Thomas built a Shopify theme dev lab and agency

    If you're a developer, indie hacker, or SaaS builder, this is a must-watch. You'll learn:- The strategy he used to niche down and find his first clients- Why did he start a t-shirt business to learn Shopify- The moment he discovered a Kardashian was using his theme- His raw, unfiltered advice for anyone wanting to build their own software productShow Notes- Bricks Space Lab:https://brickspacelab.com- Follow Thomas's journey on Twitter: https://x.com/kimurathomas

    56 min
  3. Bringing PHP to Mobile & Desktop with Native PHP with Sean Rosenthal

    2025-08-19

    Bringing PHP to Mobile & Desktop with Native PHP with Sean Rosenthal

    We're joined by Sean Rosenthal, the co-founder of Native PHP. He shares his incredible journey from a career in sales to co-creating a framework that allows developers to build native desktop and mobile apps using the PHP and Laravel skills they already have. Sean provides a candid look at the entrepreneurial grind, the technical challenges he and his partner Simon Hamp overcame, and what the future holds for PHP outside of the web. Show Notes: What You'll Learn: How personal drive and a problem-solving mindset are crucial for success in tech.The real story behind what inspired Native PHP and how the project got started.A deep dive into the technical solutions used to compile PHP for iOS and Android.Sean's experiences working on complex projects for major organizations like Pfizer.The importance of building a support infrastructure, not just a product. Links Mentioned: Native PHP Official WebsiteSean Rosenthal on X (Twitter)Sean's YouTube Channel - Laravel OnlineThe New Boston (YouTube Channel)

    1 h 24 min
  4. Building Native Apps with PHP by Simon Hamp

    2025-08-03

    Building Native Apps with PHP by Simon Hamp

    In this episode, I interviewed with Simon Hamp, a seasoned software engineer with 25 years of experience in PHP. Simon shares his incredible journey from being a self-taught programmer in the days before YouTube and Stack Overflow to becoming the owner and maintainer of Native PHP and the founder of Laravel Dev. Show Notes: Links Simon Hamp's Website: simonhamp.me Simon Hamp on X: @SimonHamp NativePHP: nativephp.com Laravel Dev: laradevs.com

    1 h 12 min
  5. Building Global Tech Conferences (React Brussels, Paris & Africa) Ayman Ben Amor

    2025-07-11

    Building Global Tech Conferences (React Brussels, Paris & Africa) Ayman Ben Amor

    In this episode, we're joined by Ayman Ben Amor, a software developer and the visionary founder behind the BeJS (Belgian JavaScript) community. Ayman shares his incredible journey from a movie-loving kid who wanted to be a hacker to organizing some of Europe's and Africa's most prominent developer events, including React Brussels, React Paris, and the inaugural React Africa. He pulls back the curtain on the immense effort required to run a successful tech conference, detailing the 9-12 month planning cycle, the stress of sales and marketing, and the complex logistics of securing venues and speakers. Show Notes: BeJS Community: https://bejs.io React Brussels Conference: https://react.brussels React Paris Conference: https://react.paris/ React Africa Conference: https://react-africa.com Ayman on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Aymen_Ben_Amor Book Recommendation: "Personality Isn't Permanent" by Benjamin Hardy

    1 h 2 min
  6. The Strapi Founder's Story (Pierre Burgy): Monetization of an Open Source Project

    2025-06-22

    The Strapi Founder's Story (Pierre Burgy): Monetization of an Open Source Project

    In this episode, I had Pierre Burgy, the co-founder and CEO of Strapi, the leading open-source headless CMS. Pierre shares his incredible nine-year journey, from starting a side project as a student to building a globally recognized company. He dives deep into the early challenges of fundraising for an open-source project (including being $30k in debt), the evolution of their business model, the power of community, and his vision for the future of content management with AI. Sponsor of this episode: SASS Insights: Get the metrics that matter for your Shopify app. Try it for free at https://saasinsights.com Show Notes: Find Pierre on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/pierreburgy Find Pierre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierreburgy/ Website: https://strapi.io/ GitHub Repository: https://github.com/strapi/strapi Join the Strapi AI Waitlist: https://strapi.io/ai StrapiConf: https://strapi.io/conf The GitLab Handbook: A comprehensive resource on how to run a remote-first, transparent company. https://about.gitlab.com/handbook

    59 min
  7. The impact of vibe coding (AI) on the shipped products (Special)

    2025-06-07

    The impact of vibe coding (AI) on the shipped products (Special)

    In this special episode, we dive deep into the phenomenon of "vibe coding" - using AI assistants to write code through natural language prompts. With our today's guest, Mohamed Aboulaid (Backend Engineer at Spotify & Community Catalyst behind GeeksBlaBla), for an honest discussion about AI-assisted development's current state and future. Show Notes: GeeksBlaBla Community: geeksblaba.com Follow Mohamed Aboulaid: https://x.com/laytoun

    1 h 2 min
  8. Building the TanStack (Formerly React Query) with Tanner Linsley

    2025-06-06

    Building the TanStack (Formerly React Query) with Tanner Linsley

    In this podcast episode, I sit down with Tanner Linsley, co-founder of Nozzle and the visionary behind TanStack (formerly React Query). With over a decade of experience in software development and open source, Tanner shares his incredible journey, from his early days as an aspiring audio engineer to becoming a leading figure in the frontend community. Join us as Tanner gives the back story of TanStack, including upcoming features and new libraries, and offers valuable advice for aspiring open source contributors. Show Notes: TanStack: https://tanstack.com Twitter: https://x.com/tannerlinsley Nozzle: https://nozzle.io (Tanner's SEO tracking company) Remix: https://remix.run (acquired by Shopify) Astro: https://astro.build Gatsby: https://gatsbyjs.com

    1 h 14 min
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A podcast where I interview software engineers by sharing their story and entrepreneurship journey

Informations

  • Créateur
    Ilias Haddad
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    32
  • Classement
    Tout public
  • Copyright
    © Ilias Haddad
  • Site Web de l’émission
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