The Krumcast

Krumware

Candid conversations about business and technology.

Episodes

  1. Jun 23

    Lock-in vs. Liberty: The Battle for the Future of AI Tech Stacks

    In this episode, Noah Wittman interviews Margaret Dawson, Chief Marketing Officer at SUSE, about the ongoing challenges and opportunities for enterprises in managing IT infrastructure, modernization efforts, and AI adoption. They explore why resource utilization rates remain low, the importance of open standards, and how organizations can navigate the complex landscape of digital transformation safely and efficiently.

  2. May 26

    The Human Foundation in Platform Engineering: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI

    This episode features Colin Griffin (CEO at Krumware) and Jason Workman, a platform engineering veteran with over two decades of experience. The discussion dives deep into the evolving landscape of platform engineering, focusing on the critical, yet often overlooked aspects of team dynamics, human-centric strategies, and the enduring value of human EQ in the age of AI.

  3. Apr 17

    The Economics of Platform Engineering in the Age of AI

    In this episode Colin Griffin (Founder/CEO at Krumware) and Navindra Prem explore how AI is accelerating the need for effective platform engineering, pushing the industry towards outcomes-based business models, and challenging traditional approaches to pricing, vendor relationships, and internal financial tracking.

  4. Feb 24

    The Triage Tax: How Secure Images Save Your Team’s Most Valuable Time

    In this episode Noah Wittman (CRO at Krumware) and George Manuelian (Chief Strategy Officer at RAPIDFORT) dive into the concept of the "Triage Tax": the 20% of the work week senior developers spend chasing false-positive vulnerabilities. They explore the history of container security, Docker’s massive move to offer 1,600+ hardened images for free, and why "de-bloating" your software is becoming a requirement for more than just your security team.

  5. Jan 6

    How Software Partnerships Actually Drive Growth (and Why Most Fail)

    In this episode of The Krumcast, Noah Wittman (CRO at Krumware) and Navindra Prem (North America Head of Ecosystem Partners and Commercial Segment at SUSE) dive into Software Partnerships in 2026 and the question of "How Software Partnerships Actually Drive Growth (and Why Most Fail)." They discuss the real factors that drive enterprise buyers and also uncover the common pitfalls that cause partnerships to fail.

  6. 12/08/2025

    From 'Bank and a Barn' to Platform Powerhouse: The New Era of Channel Distribution

    In this episode Noah Wittman (CRO at Krumware) and Tim Popovich (COO of Climb Channel Solutions) discuss how software distribution has evolved from the early days of physical software in warehouses (CDs) to the modern platform and marketplace that it is today.

  7. 11/14/2025

    The MVP Trap: What Founders Need to Know About Early Versions of their Product

    What’s the difference between a proof of concept, a prototype, and an MVP? And why does it matter? In this episode Noah Wittman (CRO at Krumware) and Brett Nilsen (Co-Founder & CEO of Copyt) discuss the founder journey and what early versions of a product really mean.

  8. 10/28/2025

    From Marketing Firm to SaaS Success: How DxTel Built and Sold Harper

    In this episode Noah Wittman (CRO at Krumware) and Robert Gilbert (COO at DxTEL) discuss the importance of high-quality software and documentation when it comes time to sell your business.

    From Marketing Firm to SaaS Success: How DxTel Built and Sold Harper

  9. 10/09/2025

    The importance of choosing the right “lieutenants” for your business.

    It’s essential when you are building a business to hire people that you can trust. Of course you need to be able to trust them to get their work done, but trust is also crucial so that decision-making can be delegated and bottlenecks aren’t created. In this episode Colin Griffin (Founder & CEO of Krumware) and Tyler Robertson (CEO of Diesel Laptops) discuss the importance of choosing the right “lieutenants” for your business.

    The importance of choosing the right “lieutenants” for your business.
  • 9 Episodes

About

Candid conversations about business and technology.

Information

  • Creator
    Krumware
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Krumware
  • Show Website
    The Krumcast