Futureproof by Xano

Prakash Chandran, CEO & Co-Founder of Xano

Futureproof by Xano is a podcast for technical builders, entrepreneurs, and engineering leaders who want to stay ahead of what’s next. Hosted by Xano’s CEO & Co-Founder Prakash Chandran, each episode features conversations with innovators and industry experts who are shaping the future of technology, business, and product development.

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  1. 2 DNI TEMU

    AI Development Isn’t an Easy Button—with Aleksander Hakestad (Apart Tech)

    What if writing code isn’t actually the most important part of engineering? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Aleksander Hakestad, CTO and co-founder at Apart Tech, to explore what it really takes to build software in an AI-native world without losing quality, craft, or control. Aleksander explains why the best leaders stay hands-on so they can evaluate quality, why depth of expertise beats climbing the career ladder, and why communication becomes the true bottleneck in modern engineering—especially across cultures and teams. Together, they unpack a pragmatic model for AI-assisted development where agents touch everything, humans own the architecture, and teams learn fast by setting clear standards, building tight feedback loops, and committing fully to a new way of working. Topics covered include: AI-assisted development is still engineering: Why prompting is only the start—and disciplined iteration is what makes it reliable.Hands-on leadership and quality control: Why leaders must stay close enough to the craft to evaluate output and set the bar.Communication as the real bottleneck: How visual systems reduce misalignment across teams, languages, and cultures.From big teams to small, leveraged teams: How agentic workflows can create outsized throughput with a small core team.Depth over titles: Why mastering a domain matters more than career climb—and why expertise is more valuable than ever.Episode ID: 18740056-ai-development-isn-t-an-easy-button-with-aleksander-hakestad-apart-tech Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.

    55 min

  2. 12 LUT

    Building an AI-Ready Team—with Alfonso Quijano, Lean Solutions Group

    What if your biggest AI advantage isn’t a model—it's how fast your team can learn together? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Alfonso Quijano, CTO of Lean Solutions Group, to explore how Lean is becoming AI-ready by turning learning into a team sport. Alfonso explains how they create space for engineers to test new tools, teach each other what works, and build a culture where mentorship and experimentation fuel weekly shipping. Together, they unpack why speed comes from clarity and collaboration—not just new technology—and how leaders can design habits that help teams adopt AI confidently while staying grounded in real outcomes. Topics covered include: Shared learning loops: How Lean creates internal sessions where engineers teach each other new tools and workflows.Weekly shipping as culture: Why fast MVP cycles and rapid iteration compound learning across teams.Hands-on leadership: How Alfonso builds trust by working alongside engineers and reinforcing experimentation.Tool experimentation with discipline: How Lean tests new vendors quickly while making deliberate long-term platform choices.Clarity over tooling: Why product thinking and communication—not shiny tech—ultimately determine velocity.Episode ID: 18656694-building-an-ai-ready-team-with-alfonso-quijano-lean-solutions-group Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.

    46 min

  3. 29 STY

    High-Agency Builders, Personal Software, and the Rebirth of Developers—Karthik Puvvada, Netlify

    What qualities matter most for builders in an AI-native world? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Karthik Puvvada (KP), Head of Community at Netlify, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping creation, careers, and community-driven growth. KP explains why the industry is moving away from rigid “developer vs. non-developer” labels toward a new divide of high-agency vs. low-agency builders, how AI is becoming a tutor and force multiplier, and why shipping real projects matters more than passive learning. Together, they make the case that we are entering an era of personal software, faster experimentation, and community flywheels where champions and curiosity determine who wins. Topics covered include: High-agency builders: Why initiative and ownership now matter more than traditional credentials.AI as a learning engine: How models collapse skill gaps and accelerate cross-functional work.Shipping over tutorials: Setting concrete goals that force real-world iteration.Community as growth: Champion programs, authenticity, and “show, don’t tell” storytelling.The rise of personal software: Why n=1 apps may define the next wave of creation.Episode ID: 18573101-high-agency-builders-personal-software-and-the-rebirth-of-developers-karthik-puvvada-netlify Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.

    47 min

  4. 15 STY

    From Proof of Concept to Product — Chris Horn, Deriv

    Are engineering leaders asking the wrong questions when deciding what to build? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with Chris Horn, SVP of Operations at Deriv, about what it takes to build AI inside a regulated, global software environment. Chris explains the difference between prototypes and proofs-of-concept, why data architecture is the real unlock, and how Deriv used a Shark-Tank-like model to introduce AI into internal operations. Together, they explore the mindset shift required for AI-native development — and why the most important question isn’t “Can we build it?” but “Should we build it?” Topics covered include: Prototype vs. PoC: Why technical feasibility matters less than solving a real problem.AI as product work: The critical role of discovery, KPIs, and iteration in AI projects.Data as the foundation: How Deriv built a medallion architecture to get ready for AI.Internal AI first: Why customer-facing AI wasn’t the starting point (and what worked instead).Upskilling at scale: Building an AI-native culture through curiosity, training, and incentives.Episode ID: 18501541-from-proof-of-concept-to-product-chris-horn-deriv Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.

    46 min

  5. 8 STY

    AI and the Future of Creative Work — Sylvain Montreuil, Animatix

    If AI becomes a creator, where do humans bring value to storytelling? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with Sylvain Monterrey, founder and CEO of Animatix, an AI-powered film production platform used by leading advertising agencies and media studios. Sylvain shares his journey from fashion to AI — and explains how the creative production pipeline is being rebuilt on top of foundational models. Together, they explore what AI means for storytelling, why creativity still begins with humans, and how new workflows are transforming not just content creation — but company building itself. Topics covered include: End-to-end creative pipelines in AI: Why the next era isn’t about standalone models — it’s about stitching them together so teams can go from brief to storyboard to finished film in a single workflow.AI as co-creator, not replacement: Technical barriers are collapsing, but the creative spark still comes from people — the message, meaning, and emotional arc.The rise of enterprise-grade AI filmmaking: Why big studios care about continuity, licensing, and digital actors — and how legal frameworks will shape adoption.AI-native organizational design: How team structure, roles, and product velocity change when everyone can build and iterate at real-time speed.Real-time personalization and the cultural question: Why “your own version of the movie” is coming — and why it could reshape culture, marketing, and identity.Episode ID: 18454919-ai-and-the-future-of-creative-work-sylvain-montreuil-animatix Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.

    50 min

  6. 18.12.2025

    The New Builder Mindset — JJ Englert, NoCode Alliance

    What does it mean to be a builder in a time when AI can build all on its own? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran sits down with JJ Englert, founder of NoCode Alliance and community and education lead at Softr, creator, teacher, filmmaker-turned-builder, and a major voice in the no-code movement. JJ shares the unlikely journey from roofing to becoming a filmmaker, to finally discovering no-code — and now AI-powered coding. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping what it means to create software, why curiosity is becoming the most important developer skill, and how even seasoned engineers must adapt to avoid “legacy doubt.” Topics covered include: The rise of the AI-literate builder: Why today’s advantage isn’t syntax — it’s understanding architecture, knowing what to ask, and working fluidly with AI as a coding partner.From no-code to full-stack with AI: How JJ went from “I don’t think I’m smart enough for this” to building full applications with real code in weeks, powered by no-code and, eventually, AI IDEs.The adoption gap inside companies: Why C-suites got excited, then cautious — and how organizations are slowly figuring out their AI-first vs. AI-layered strategies.Curiosity as survival skill: How both new makers and veteran engineers need the same thing: the willingness to experiment, learn, and challenge long-held assumptions.The future of multimodal computing: From personalized software that builds itself to real-time AR copilots — why the next leap goes far beyond chat.Episode ID: 18356341-the-new-builder-mindset-jj-englert-nocode-alliance Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.

    50 min

  7. 11.12.2025

    The Role of AI in GTM — Derek Evjenth, Adobe

    If AI can find the lead and write the email… what still separates the best GTM teams from everyone else? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with Derek Evjenth, longtime go-to-market leader and current enterprise sales lead at Adobe, about what it really takes to build a successful GTM strategy in the age of AI. Derek draws on his journey from bootstrapped founder at Second Media to Salesforce enterprise rep, startup advisor, and now Adobe leader to explain why mastering fundamentals still beats chasing shortcuts. Together, they dig into how AI changes research and outreach, where human connection still wins, how to manage change inside sales orgs, and why maybe, just maybe, AI isn’t the secret to the last mile of selling.  Topics covered include: Fundamentals over shortcuts: Why a clear sales process, ICP definition, and stage discipline matter more than any single AI tool.AI as a force multiplier, not a closer: How AI can collapse hours of research into minutes — but can’t replace real conversations, trust, and in-person connection.The new AI-literate seller: Why BDRs, SDRs, and AEs need prompt engineering, call recording, and data hygiene as part of their core skill set.Beyond the sale: How post-sale partnership, call insights, and customer success alignment turn wins into long-term, referenceable relationships.Episode ID: 18298698-the-role-of-ai-in-gtm-derek-evjenth-adobe Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.

    45 min

  8. 04.12.2025

    Building an AI-Native Enterprise — George Bock, Generali Global Assistance

    How do you prepare a decades-old enterprise for an AI-native future? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with George Bock, CIO at Generali Global Assistance, about what it takes to modernize an enterprise when the technology landscape is moving faster than ever. George shares lessons from a career of leading complex transformations — from cloud migrations and legacy system retirements to M&A integrations — and why the fundamentals of people, data, and communication still matter more than any single tool. Together, they break down how leaders can build AI-ready teams, create strong data foundations, mitigate organizational risk, and navigate the human side of change without losing momentum. Topics covered include: Human-centered transformation: Why the first step in any AI initiative is aligning teams, breaking silos, and strengthening communication.Data before disruption: How clean, governed, high-quality data becomes the foundation for every effective AI system.Upskilling for an AI era: How to prepare teams for the shift in skills, roles, and decision-making that AI introduces.Risk, governance, and vendor trust: What enterprise leaders should look for when evaluating AI tools, partners, and security postures.The future enterprise: Why AI will flatten org structures, automate mid-level decision work, and create new hybrid workflows between humans and agents. Episode ID: 18296467-building-an-ai-native-enterprise-george-bock-generali-global-assistance Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.

    52 min

  9. 20.11.2025

    Building the Next Interface — Tony Casparro, OpenAI

    Have the basic requirements for building a good user experience actually changed? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran sits down with Tony Casparro, senior staff software engineer at OpenAI, to talk about his current work on ChatGPT. Tony shares some of the past user experience lessons he learned at Netflix, and how they can be translated into an AI world. Together, they cover how to get the most out of AI (and what not to do with it), some of ChatGPT’s critical UX features (deep thinking, pivot points, third-party app support), and the way in which AI is changing how we interact with software. Topics covered include: From streaming to chat: What Netflix taught Tony about usability, accessibility, and anticipating human behavior.AI as a design partner, not a design maker: The best results come from working with AI, not outsourcing thought to it.The rise of contextual interfaces: ChatGPT’s new third-party apps are changing how users interact with brands and information.Cognitive offloading with care: How to delegate tasks to AI while keeping your creative and critical skills sharp.Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.

    42 min

  10. 13.11.2025

    How AI Is Changing Developers and What They Build—with Ray Deck

    Is software dead? Are engineers going to disappear? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with Ray Deck, founder of State Change and longtime technologist, about how software creation is evolving in the age of AI. Ray explains why the future isn’t about replacing developers or building the right SaaS — but about rethinking how we define both of those terms. Together, they explore the evolving profile of a developer and why software might be ephemeral, but the data and customers behind it are constants. AI as amplifier: AI helps shorten the path between concept and creation, expanding the definition of what a developer is, emphasizing the importance of AI literacy and putting a premium on creativity.Data Is the foundation: Your most durable advantage isn’t code — it’s the data and customer context that power your products.Think big, build small: Big ideas will increasingly be delivered through targeted, temporary tools designed to solve precise problems.Episode ID: 18126513-how-ai-is-changing-developers-and-what-they-build-with-ray-deck Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.

    47 min

  11. ZWIASTUN

    This is Futureproof

    What if the future of software isn’t about AI replacing everything, but about learning how to work with AI to build products that are more human?  Futureproof, the new podcast from Xano, explores how to rethink the way we design, develop, and lead. Join host Prakash Chandran as he talks with engineers, startup founders, and app dev leaders about the evolution of software, the rise of AI-native teams, and what it takes to stay ahead. Episode ID: 18135257-this-is-futureproof Subscribe to Futureproof wherever you get your podcasts. From Xano - The fastest way to create a production-ready backend for any app or agent. Xano unifies AI speed, code control, and visual clarity, so you never trade reliability for velocity. Sign up for free today.

    1 min

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O programie

Futureproof by Xano is a podcast for technical builders, entrepreneurs, and engineering leaders who want to stay ahead of what’s next. Hosted by Xano’s CEO & Co-Founder Prakash Chandran, each episode features conversations with innovators and industry experts who are shaping the future of technology, business, and product development.

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  • Twórca
    Prakash Chandran, CEO & Co-Founder of Xano
  • Lata aktywności
    2025 - 2026
  • Odcinki
    11
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    © 2026 Futureproof by Xano
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