Software Defined Interviews

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  1. Cows, Tech Careers, Working at Microsoft, and Even More About Cows, with Saad Ansari

    -3 J

    Cows, Tech Careers, Working at Microsoft, and Even More About Cows, with Saad Ansari

    In this episode, Whitney and Coté speak with Saad Ansari, a product manager at Databricks, about his journey from working at Microsoft to co-founding a startup focused on creating sensors for monitoring cow behavior. They go over the challenges and rewards of transitioning from large corporations to startups and back, the differences in company scales, and the various lessons learned along the way. Saad shares some stories about developing technology for dairy farming, tackling supply chain issues, and the importance of passion in one's work. The conversation also touches on the unique cultural aspects of dairy farming around the world, managing imposter syndrome, and the value of hands-on experience. Special Guest: Saad Ansari.

    1 h 11 min
  2. Everyday AI and AI Everyday, with Hannah Foxwell

    17 SEPT.

    Everyday AI and AI Everyday, with Hannah Foxwell

    In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk about the integration of AI into daily life with Hannah Foxwell, organizer of AI for the Rest of Us, among many other doings. They talk about stuff like practical applications of AI in daily tasks like finding recipes and tech support to the complexities of adopting AI in professional settings. Hannah also talks about building AI communities and conferences in general. Also, you hear about the upcoming conference AI for the Rest of Us. You can also watch the video recording of this interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPWbr-5Qhag), if you prefer that kind of thing. AI for the Rest of Us - https://aifortherestofus.live/london-2025 Discount code: SDI20 for 20% off the conference. The application form for financial support: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrOR2OBJUZEJV72lmL_zXFjUyjJPul-NCoqZV4EzQnkhIe6A/viewform Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-foxwell/ Her Keynote at QCon: https://qconlondon.com/speakers/hannahfoxwell Paper she mentioned: https://gradual-disempowerment.ai/ Special Guest: Hannah Foxwell.

    1 h 13 min
  3. Venture Capital, AI, and Horses, with Rachel Chalmers

    6 SEPT.

    Venture Capital, AI, and Horses, with Rachel Chalmers

    In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Rachel Chalmers. Rachel shares her experiences as an analyst, her approach to VC investing, and a little on life as a industry analyst. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of venture capital, the importance of psychological safety in teams, and innovative methods for engaging with early-stage startups. Also, lots of horse-talk. Rachel's podcast: https://www.heavybit.com/library/podcasts/generationship The Generationship fund: https://www.generationship.ai Rachel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachalmers/ Special Guest: Rachel Chalmers.

    1 h 11 min
  4. The business value of developer relations, devrel history, plus more stuff, with Mary Thengvall

    20 AOÛT

    The business value of developer relations, devrel history, plus more stuff, with Mary Thengvall

    In this episode, Whitney and Coté chat with Mary Thengvall, exploring the development and significance of Developer Relations (devrel) over the years. They discuss the transition from tech "evangelism" to the modern devrel roles, the challenges and successes in community building, the importance of internal support for devrel teams, and the impact of AI on content creation. Mary also shares insights from her book, The Business Value of Developer Relations (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40167835-the-business-value-of-developer-relations), and her experience with the devrel Collective community. You can also watch the video version of this episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJpguFkwYDc) if you're into that kind of thing. Links: * The Business Value of Developer Relations (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40167835-the-business-value-of-developer-relations). * https://www.marythengvall.com/ * https://www.linkedin.com/in/marythengvall/ * https://www.persea-consulting.com/book * https://www.communitypulse.io/ Special Guest: Mary Thengvall.

    1 h 4 min
  5. Communications Skills, Ultrarunning, and Whacky YouTube Thumbnails, with James Eastham

    6 AOÛT

    Communications Skills, Ultrarunning, and Whacky YouTube Thumbnails, with James Eastham

    In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with James Eastham about developing social skills through reading, the importance of deep work in productivity, and the mental challenges of ultrarunning. They also discuss strategies for reducing screen time in an age of Internet addiction, how thumbnails in YouTube videos influence viewer engagement, and the evolving landscape of short-form video content. Watch the video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AivOuK_xC50), if you prefer that kind of thing. Mentioned in the show: Manager versus Maker (https://paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html). Deborha Tannan books: Talking 9 to 5 (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/330609.Talking_from_9_to_5) and You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/147222.You_Just_Don_t_Understand). More on James: Website - https://jameseastham.co.uk/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-eastham/ Bsky - https://bsky.app/profile/jameseastham.co.uk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCutBMcgLfbSfRL-MB5Bskxg Special Guest: James Eastham.

    1 h 12 min
  6. Cords, Cyborgs & Cold Cases: Grandpa Dancy’s Operating System for Life

    24 JUIL.

    Cords, Cyborgs & Cold Cases: Grandpa Dancy’s Operating System for Life

    Chris, of course, had his System generate a title and summary for this episode, so we're using that AI-driven fun this week. In this lively and open conversation, Chris Dancy — the self-proclaimed "Most Connected person in the World" — joins hosts Cote and Whitney to discuss digital minimalism, hyper-organization, life augmentation, and cyborg spirituality. The episode is a blend of humor, tech wisdom, and raw human truth. From cord-hoarding and emotional databases to AI for cold case solving and life automation, Chris opens up his digital soul with passion and presence. The trio wanders delightfully through stories of Google Glass, Apple Vision Pro, Palmolive soap metaphors, and Grandpa Cyborg’s widget garage for municipalities. With sincerity and sparkle, Chris makes the case that life should be intentional, measurable, and ultimately — more loving. Find all your Chris Dancy delights at his website (https://www.chrisdancy.com/). Special Guest: Chris Dancy.

    1 h 22 min
  7. Exam Creation, Open Source, and Hospice Care, with AmyJune Hineline

    9 JUIL.

    Exam Creation, Open Source, and Hospice Care, with AmyJune Hineline

    In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with AmyJune Hineline. They delve into Amy's diverse career, transitioning from a hospice nurse to a mechanical engineer and eventually working in tech and open source. They discuss the meticulous process of creating certification exams at the Linux Foundation, balancing altruistic and professional motivations in open source, and peering into the human aspects of her hospice work. They together AmyJune's experiences working in open source projects and working in hospice care. Also, strategies for keeping cool in the summer. You can also watch this episode in YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lid8VUDsdyc), if you prefer that kind of thing. AmyJune in Drupal-land (https://drupal.org/u/volkswagenchick). Her LinkedIn homepage (https://www.linkedin.com/in/volkswagenchick/). Special Guest: AmyJune Hineline.

    1 h 7 min
  8. AI & Critical Thinking, Enterprise Marketing, and the Workplace, with Betty Junod

    25 JUIN

    AI & Critical Thinking, Enterprise Marketing, and the Workplace, with Betty Junod

    In this episode, Whitney and Coté discuss with Betty Junod, CMO of Heroku, the evolution of growing up without the internet to the present day's AI advancements and its implications for future generations. They explore how AI is changing critical thinking and curiosity, and how it affects children and business use cases. They also delve into workplace dynamics, such as transitioning between large tech companies and startups, leveraging frameworks to drive business goals, and the evolving role of marketers. Additionally, they talk about the nuances of using industry analysts in marketing strategies and the increasing prevalence of AI-generated content. Check out Betty's homepage on the world wide web (https://www.bettyjunod.com). And her in LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettyjunod/). You can also watch the video version of this episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmsp5BE2n8o) if you're into that kind of thing. Header art from Ruben de Rijcke (https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_PC_XT#/media/Bestand:IBM_PC_XT_color.jpg), CC BY 3.0. Special Guest: Betty Junod.

    59 min
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    Software Defined Talk
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