Anablock Podcast

Anablock

Anablock podcast series are exploration of enterprise software, technology, ideas, science, business and strategy. With each episode, we are providing you with exciting content to learn from about business and technology. This podcast is brought to you by Anablock. Anablock is a system integrator and Salesforce partner. Our team supports organizations to implement, customize, and optimize their Salesforce applications and make the best out of it.

  1. JAN 26

    Episode 23 - Agree Ahmed, CEO Flowglad

    Episode 23 - Agree Ahmed, CEO Flowglad Anablock Podcast—this podcast is brought to you by Anablock In Episode 23 of the Anablock Podcast, CEO Agree Ahmed discusses Flowglad, an open-source payment provider that simplifies integration for developers with a focus on real-time sync and compliance challenges, while leveraging insights from emerging markets to inform their strategy. The company prioritizes developer needs and startups, avoiding enterprise-first approaches, and is based in New York to tap into diverse fintech talent. Interview Topics: 1. Flowglad Overview: Open-source payment provider simplifying integration and maintenance with state management and feature entitlements. 2. Developer Integration: Requires only customer ID for setup, supporting React, Next.js, and common authentication platforms like Clerk. 3. Product Philosophy: Focus on developers and startups, leveraging open-source for market traction, avoiding enterprise-first strategies. 4. Roadmap Focus: Building real-time sync, ORM-like SDK, and CI/CD tools within 4-6 weeks to enhance reliability for developers. 5. Geographic Advantage: Experience in emerging markets like Kenya informs strategy; New York chosen for its diverse talent in fintech. 6. Compliance Challenges: Layered billing handles software features, while payments navigate complex tax and regulatory requirements.   Learn More About the Guest Agree Ahmed, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/agreea/ Flowglad Company - https://www.flowglad.com/   About Anablock Anablock offers innovative AI-powered solutions designed to streamline business operations and enhance customer engagement. Our key services include: AI Agents for Workflow Automation: Simplify and automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. AI Chatbot Solutions: Enhance customer support with intelligent chatbots that provide instant responses and 24/7 assistance. Digital Marketing: Leverage data-driven strategies to boost online presence and drive targeted traffic to your business. Software Development: Custom software solutions tailored to meet specific business needs and improve overall performance. System Integration: Seamlessly connect various systems and applications to ensure smooth data flow and enhance productivity. SCHEDULE DEMO - https://www.anablock.com/schedule-demo/ With Anablock, businesses can harness the power of AI to optimize processes, engage customers effectively, and drive growth.

    45 min
  2. 12/22/2023

    Exploring the Intersection of Leadership and Technology with Josh Teitelbaum, Senior Engineering Manager at Zendesk

    Welcome back to the Anablock podcast! In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Josh Teitelbaum, the Senior Engineering Manager at Zendesk. Josh gave us a fascinating glimpse into his role, overseeing teams that handle the core platform with a focus on deploying CICD, performance, reliability, and scalability. He shared his unique journey from physics to software engineering, culminating in his current leadership role. Throughout our conversation, Josh emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced emotional demeanor as a leader, skillfully navigating the dual responsibilities of technical and managerial roles. Our discussion also ventured into the realm of AI in software engineering. Josh shared his experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT and their potential application in coding while acknowledging their current limitations. He shed light on his recruitment strategy, emphasizing the value of curiosity and fearlessness in engineers. A key highlight of our chat was Zendesk's innovative use of AI in customer support, where it's used to augment human agents rather than replace them, enhancing the customer experience. Get in touch with Josh at Linkedin. Stay tuned for more insightful conversations here at Anablock! For those in a rush: 00:08:17 - Software engineering, leadership, and career path. 00:18:00 - Leadership, technical skills, and management for an engineering manager. 00:24:51 - Engineering management, code review, and team productivity. 00:33:50 - Engineering curiosity, AI, and software development. 00:43:10 - AI in software engineering and customer support.

    46 min
  3. 11/22/2023

    Interview with Bryce Jacobs, AI Engineer

    Join Bryce Jacobs, an AI consultant and software engineer, in an illuminating episode where the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is demystified. Starting with personal insights into his AI journey, Bryce shares how he navigated into the field without conventional qualifications, shedding light on diverse entry points for enthusiasts. The conversation delves into the practical realm of AI applications, exploring the emergence of AI agents and their pivotal role in task automation. From chat bots revolutionizing customer support to envisioning a future inundated with sophisticated language models, the episode offers a panoramic view of AI's transformative potential across industries. This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for both novices and tech enthusiasts, offering a roadmap into the evolving world of AI while unveiling its potentials and practicalities. You can check Bryce's work on: www.brycejacobsai.com Join our podcast to uncover the intricate world of AI, gain inspiration, and delve deeper into its transformative capabilities across industries! For those in a rush: 00:00:23 The Journey into AI 00:01:25 Transition to Working with AI 00:09:38 Building AI Agents 00:14:36 Chat Bots as Customer Support 00:16:58 AI Agents for Task Automation 00:21:42 Shift to Using Large Language Models 00:28:43 The Internal Knowledge Base Chatbot 00:29:48 The Potential of Chatbots with Language Models 00:35:16 The Future of Agent Building Tools 00:43:44 AGI and Its Definition 00:45:12 Autonomous AI Agents 00:51:11 The Role of Software Engineers 00:57:09 Using Transcription as Training Data for Language Models 00:58:22 The Importance of Training Data for AI Models 01:07:44 Advice for Building Technical Skills in AI 01:10:40 The Importance of Niching in AI 01:12:02 Getting Started with AI 01:12:58 Harnessing the Power of AI for Businesses

    1h 15m
  4. 03/02/2023

    Interview with George Xing, Co-founder and CEO of Supaglue

    The new episode of Anablock Podcast is out!   In this episode, we feature a special guest, George Xing, who is the Co-founder and CEO of Supaglue. George has always been passionate about technology and has gained valuable experience and knowledge that has led him to where he is today.  Initially, he worked in finance before transitioning to data science, where he was captivated by the possibilities of the field before it was even a real term.   And if you are wondering what Supaglue is, it is an open-source platform that helps you ship native, customer-facing integrations for Salesforce and HubSpot in a matter of days instead of months!   Join our podcast to get inspired and learn more about the Salesforce ecosystem and how to crack it!   For those in a rush: 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Who is George, and what is Supaglue? 1:39 Supaglue’s target market 2:28 Why was Supaglue founded? 4:13 Hubspot integration 4:58 Challenges of working with the Salesforce APIs 7:31 The biggest value - saving time and effort 9:20 When is the right time to reach out to them? 11:13 Open source project 12:20 How Supaglue makes money? 13:24 Needed skill set 14:30 George’s career path 19:44 Facing the business pivot 23:40 Starting with the Salesforce Ecosystem 27:15 Salesforce platform - what’s good and what should be improved? 30:50 A bit more about Supaglue 32:17 New and exciting news from Supaglue 36:30 Angel Investor   Share your feedback with us in the comment section! You don’t want to miss the next episode? Subscribe to our newsletter and be one of the first to hear what’s new.

    39 min

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Anablock podcast series are exploration of enterprise software, technology, ideas, science, business and strategy. With each episode, we are providing you with exciting content to learn from about business and technology. This podcast is brought to you by Anablock. Anablock is a system integrator and Salesforce partner. Our team supports organizations to implement, customize, and optimize their Salesforce applications and make the best out of it.