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Code & Connor is where Connor Deeks and Dorian Smiley ask the questions most AI podcasts won't. Two founders — one strategist, one engineer — in honest conversations with executives, builders, and practitioners about what's actually happening at the intersection of AI and the enterprise. Learn from collaborations with customers and partners, see Codestrap's technology in action, and get perspective on the hottest issues within the AI industry. No hype. Just real, unvarnished discussion with the industry's smartest people.

  1. hace 5 d

    CxC Ep34: AI Industry Rundown - with Anand Pant & Przemysław Nowak

    This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Codestrap’s own Anand Pant and Przemysław Nowak to discuss the latest news around AI, from the increasingly unsustainable cost of token burn to Anthropic and OpenAI’s looming IPOs, and the growing disconnect between AI hype and business outcomes. Anand is a Founding Partner and Builder at Codestrap, where he helps customers build operating systems they can trust as they scale into the AI era. A world-class data and AI architect known for building differentiated product experiences, from voice-driven operator workflows to text-to-CAD, Anand spent seven years at PwC before joining Codestrap. Przemysław is also a Founding Partner and Codestrap’s Principal Engineer, where he’s focused on building scalable platform architecture and developing AI coding assistants. Previously, Przemek led Brainly’s Frontend Infrastructure team and co-created Brainly Gene, the open-source NX + React framework In this episode, we discuss: → Sam Altman admitting that companies are spending their AI budgets too quickly → Exploding token costs and why companies are walking back their AI strategies → How AI hype led companies to optimize for token usage instead of business outcomes → The risks of treating AI tools as employees instead of software tools → How AI coding assistants are changing developer behavior, incentives, and skill development → Where AI actually delivers value today—from rapid prototyping to knowledge discovery → The importance of CapEx versus OpEx when evaluating AI investments → What Anthropic and OpenAI's IPOs mean for the industry → The challenges of SpaceX’s proposed “data centers in space” → Why trillion-dollar AI company valuations may not be supported by business fundamentals → The future of AI economics, enterprise adoption, and the coming "finding out" phase Be sure to follow this channel for insights and perspective from industry leaders, and schedule a meeting with us through www.codestrap.com to learn more about our offering. Codestrap Anand: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-pant/ Przemyslaw: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nowakprzemek/ Dorian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-smiley-97a72a14/ Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connordeeks/ Codestrap (X): https://x.com/Codestrap_ai CodeStrap (LI): https://www.linkedin.com/company/codestrap

    1 h 13 min

  2. 4 jun

    CxC Ep33: AI Coding’s Productivity Paradox - with Andrew Boyagi (Atlassian)

    This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Andrew Boyagi of Atlassian to discuss why AI is accelerating software development without necessarily accelerating business outcomes, the organizational bottlenecks holding enterprises back, and what it actually takes to build an AI-ready company. Andrew is Atlassian’s Customer CTO and Head of DevOps Evangelism, where he helps some of the world’s largest organizations optimize their developer experience and productivity. Atlassian is a recognized leader in software development, work management, and enterprise service management software, enabling enterprises to connect their business and technology teams with an AI-powered system of work that unlocks productivity at scale. In this episode, we discuss: → Why developers saving hours with AI are still losing time to organizational friction → The true bottleneck in software delivery → The four flows of enterprise productivity: purpose, workflow, knowledge, and intelligence → Why successful AI adoption requires organizational change, not just better tooling → The evolution of team structures across engineering and business functions → The growing importance of enterprise knowledge graphs and contextual AI systems → How companies can break down information silos and remove context boundaries → Why documentation quality has become a critical competitive advantage in the AI era → Jira as an orchestration layer in an AI-native world → How AI is changing the relationship between developers and the business Be sure to follow this channel for insights and perspective from industry leaders, and schedule a meeting with us through www.codestrap.com to learn more about our offering. Atlassian Website: https://www.atlassian.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlassian/ Guest: https://au.linkedin.com/in/andrewboyagi/ Codestrap Dorian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-smiley-97a72a14/ Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connordeeks/ Codestrap (X): https://x.com/Codestrap_ai CodeStrap (LI): https://www.linkedin.com/company/codestrap

    1 h 15 min

  3. 28 may

    CxC Ep32: Private Equity’s AI Reality Check - with Lee McCabe (Claymore Partners)

    This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Lee McCabe of Claymore Partners to discuss the convergence of AI and private equity, why firms are struggling to create operational value, and the growing disconnect between AI hype and real-world business fundamentals. Lee is a partner at Claymore Partners, a digital-first growth advisory firm helping private equity and their portfolio companies drive operational improvement through technology, data, and digital transformation. Prior to Claymore, Lee held leadership roles at Expedia, Meta, and Alibaba, and has spent over 25 years working across growth, operations, and digital strategy. In this episode, we discuss: → Why private equity can no longer rely on financial engineering alone → The operational changes PE firms need to survive the current market → Why most companies still lack the data foundations required for AI → How AI amplifies both strong and broken business processes → The growing risks around enterprise AI costs, token usage, and infrastructure constraints → OpenAI and Anthropic’s partnerships with private equity firms → The disconnect between AI deployment headlines and actual business readiness → Where AI is already creating measurable enterprise value → How PE firms could use AI for pattern recognition, deal sourcing, and operational analysis → What private equity can learn from venture capital branding and media strategies → The rise of digital-first PE firms focused on operational transformation Be sure to follow us to get the latest information, and schedule a meeting with us through www.codestrap.com! Claymore Partners Website: https://www.claymorepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/claymorepartners/ Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leemccabe/ Codestrap Dorian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-smiley-97a72a14/ Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connordeeks/ CodeStrap (X): https://x.com/Codestrap_ai CodeStrap (LI): https://www.linkedin.com/company/codestrap

    1 h 5 min

  4. 21 may

    CxC Ep31: DevEx Matters: Snowflake Gets It Right With Cortex Code - with Umesh Unnikrishnan (Snowflake)

    This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Umesh Unnikrishnan of Snowflake to discuss the evolution from vibe coding to agentic engineering, how AI is reshaping developer workflows, and why trusted data platforms are becoming the control plane for the agentic enterprise. Umesh is the Head of Developer Experiences at Snowflake, where he's focused on building and scaling Cortex Code, Snowflake’s data-native AI coding agent, helping builders go from idea to production faster. Prior to Snowflake, he held leadership positions at Google, Microsoft, and Pinterest making complex data and AI systems intuitive for developers. He has also been an investor and operator in high-growth startups. Snowflake is powering the shift to the agentic enterprise, where AI doesn’t just generate insights, but takes action on trusted data. With tools like Snowflake Intelligence for business users and Cortex Code for builders, Snowflake serves as the control plane for enterprises bringing data, AI, and governance together in a single platform. In this episode, we discuss: → The shift from vibe coding prototypes to production-ready agentic engineering → How Cortex Code helps developers build and manage complex data pipelines faster → Why governance, auditability, and security matter for enterprise AI systems → The growing importance of context engineering and AI-native developer workflows → How Snowflake is positioning itself as the control plane for the agentic enterprise → Why APIs, markdown documentation, and command-line tooling are critical for AI agents → The rise of agent-first developer experience and AI-native software design → Why enterprises are rethinking token usage, ROI, and AI infrastructure costs → How AI is accelerating migrations from legacy systems like Oracle and SQL Server → Why the future of software development requires broader “full stack builder” skill sets → The role of monorepos, platform engineering, and scalable developer systems in the AI era Be sure to follow us to get the latest information, and schedule a meeting with us through www.codestrap.com! Snowflake Website: https://www.snowflake.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snowflake-computing Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umeshunni/ Codestrap Dorian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-smiley-97a72a14/ Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connordeeks/ Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminrogojan/ CodeStrap (X): https://x.com/Codestrap_ai CodeStrap (LI): https://www.linkedin.com/company/codestrap

    1 h 2 min

  5. 18 may

    Codestrap Collab: ForgeSight x SalesFoundation

    Codestrap welcomes ForgeSight to the channel to discuss how AI-powered operational platforms are reshaping traditional SaaS and see a demo of CustomerForge, a jointly developed CRM solution built atop Palantir Foundry. Featuring Codestrap Founding Partner & Business Platform Lead Bryce Leszczynski, ForgeSight Co-Founder & CEO Chris Atack, and ForgeSight Forward Deployed Engineers Brett Adams and Adam Collins. Be sure to follow us to get our latest updates from Codestrap and learn about our technology and approach. Schedule a meeting with us through www.codestrap.com to see what we can do for your business. ForgeSight Website: https://www.forgesight.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i4cforgesight/ Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisatack/ Brett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett20adams/ Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam99collins/ Codestrap: Bryce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-leszczynski-350a6a113/ CodeStrap (X): https://x.com/Codestrap_ai CodeStrap (LI): https://www.linkedin.com/company/codestrap

    1 h 1 min

  6. 14 may

    CxC Ep30: Building AI Systems That Don’t Break the Business - with Brian Fornelli (Conagra)

    This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Brian Fornelli of Conagra Brands to discuss operationalizing AI in large enterprises, why companies are overcomplicating adoption, and where generative AI actually delivers value. Brian is a Senior Director of Data Solutions and Engineering at Conagra Brands, where he focuses on building production-grade machine learning systems and scalable software solutions that improve operational decision-making. With over 15 years of experience spanning applied machine learning, engineering, and enterprise systems, his work centers on deploying practical AI solutions that drive measurable outcomes in complex operational environments. In this episode, we discuss: → Why cross-functional teams outperform traditional enterprise org structures for AI → The risks of deploying probabilistic AI into real-world operations → Why most enterprise problems don’t need advanced AI → The importance of observability, governance, and traceability in AI systems → How enterprises balance platforms like Palantir, Databricks, and Snowflake → Why AI-generated software may matter more than AI-powered operations → The coming pricing, supply, and GPU challenges facing enterprise AI → Why organizations need better ways to measure AI ROI and productivity → The risks of unbounded “vibe coded” enterprise applications → Why deterministic systems and traditional ML still matter alongside LLMs Be sure to follow us to get the latest information, and schedule a meeting with us through www.codestrap.com! Conagra Website: https://www.conagrabrands.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conagra-brands/ Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fornelli/ Codestrap Dorian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-smiley-97a72a14/ Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connordeeks/ CodeStrap (X): https://x.com/Codestrap_ai CodeStrap (LI): https://www.linkedin.com/company/codestrap

    1 h 13 min

  7. 30 abr

    CxC Ep29: The Dilemma of AI Pricing - with Maciej Kraus (Movens Capital)

    This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Maciej Kraus, partner at Movens Capital and Stanford guest lecturer, to discuss current AI pricing models, their limitations, and what comes next. Maciej is a PhD, VC partner, and pricing expert with 20+ years in strategy, sales, and monetization. He advises founders on value capture, guest lectures at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and co-authored Pricing Decoded. He blends data, psychology, and practical frameworks to turn pricing into a growth engine for tech and SaaS. In this episode, we discuss: → Why AI challenges the traditional SaaS model (cheap to build, expensive to run)→ The “Token AI” consumption model and its limitations → The potential threat of economic collapse→ Business models that will actually work in the future→ How subsidies and capital burn are distorting the market→ Output vs. outcome-based pricing → Hybrid pricing models and the future of AI pricing Be sure to follow us to get the latest information, and schedule a meeting with us through www.codestrap.com! Movens Capital Website: https://movenscapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/movenscapital/ Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maciejkraus/ Codestrap Dorian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-smiley-97a72a14/ Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connordeeks/ Codestrap (X): https://x.com/Codestrap_ai Codestrap (LI): https://www.linkedin.com/company/codestrap

    1 h 3 min

  8. 23 abr

    CxC Ep28: AI & Data That Work at Enterprise Scale - with Jarek Sobanski (Swiss Re)

    This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Jarek Sobanski of Swiss Re to discuss managing complexity at scale, how Foundry enables a data-connected enterprise, and where AI is actually driving business impact. Jarek leads Data Platforms Architecture at Swiss Re—a Global Fortune 500 company and the world’s largest reinsurer—guiding a team that designs and scales enterprise data and AI ecosystems. With expertise in AI, analytics, distributed computing, and four years working hands-on with Palantir Foundry and AIP, he focuses on turning complex data landscapes into practical business solutions. In this episode, we discuss: → Swiss Re’s journey scaling Foundry across thousands of users and hundreds of applications→ Why data governance is essential for scaling enterprise AI platforms→ How business teams can build their own apps and AI workflows→ The role of IT centers of excellence and “tiger teams” in early platform adoption→ Why most enterprise AI value comes from unstructured data like contracts and claims→ The shift from traditional NLP programs to modern large language models→ How organizations should rethink processes in an AI-enabled world→ The limitations of current AI systems—and why human expertise still matters Be sure to follow us to get the latest information, and schedule a meeting with us through www.codestrap.com! Swiss Re Website: https://www.swissre.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swiss-re/ Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jareksobanski/ CodeStrap Dorian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-smiley-97a72a14/ Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connordeeks/ CodeStrap (X): https://x.com/Codestrap_ai CodeStrap (LI): https://www.linkedin.com/company/codestrap

    58 min
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Code & Connor is where Connor Deeks and Dorian Smiley ask the questions most AI podcasts won't. Two founders — one strategist, one engineer — in honest conversations with executives, builders, and practitioners about what's actually happening at the intersection of AI and the enterprise. Learn from collaborations with customers and partners, see Codestrap's technology in action, and get perspective on the hottest issues within the AI industry. No hype. Just real, unvarnished discussion with the industry's smartest people.

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