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Driven by DCKAPWhy Cloud Governance is a Game Changer in 2025 (with Ez Natarajan, Founder & CEO of CoreStack)Joining the podcast and sitting down with Karthik Chidambaram on this episode is Ez Natarajan, the Founder and CEO of CoreStack. They discuss everything under the cloud, including why cloud governance is such a key piece in business security and how to do it right. Watch the full conversation to know the impacts of internet security, the importance of data, and the best business strategy for success.
2025-05-0823 min
The Pragmatic EngineerBuilding Reddit’s iOS and Android appSupported by Our Partners• Graphite — The AI developer productivity platform. • Sentry — Error and performance monitoring for developers.—Reddit’s native mobile apps are more complex than most of us would assume: both the iOS and Android apps are about 2.5 million lines of code, have 500+ screens, and a total of around 200 native iOS and Android engineers work on them. But it wasn’t always like this.In 2021, Reddit started to double down on hiring native mobile engineers, and they quietly rebuilt the Android and iOS apps from the ground up. The t...
2025-04-231h 26
CloudBrewToday's WAF Assessments: A Report from Two Field CTOsIn this episode of CloudBrew, two field CTOs take on the challenge of cloud assessments. There’s no shortage of well-architected frameworks to assess against, but it's not humanly possible to check 350 best practice items for every workload a client is running, especially when multiple cloud platforms are involved. Rizwan and Venkatesh, both field CTOs, talk about what they’re seeing around assessments in client environments, the super-powers that are required to leverage assessments at every stage of the sales process, and the three main benefits of an automated cloud assessment solution – namely scalability, automation, and arch...
2023-11-1622 min
Eventist365Embracing New Technology: A Vital Component in the Event Industry with Andrea BabinIn this episode, Yanique gets to talk to Andrea Babin, a seasoned event professional, who manages an entire marketing team at Corestack. This is a really fun episode with all the tips, insights, and really valuable information.
Being in the heart of digital innovation and working for a tech company, Andrea still thinks that for now, especially when talking about AI and Chat GPT for that matter, it is a tool that can be used to people's advantage. We can embrace it, but we still need to put the human imprint into it. By the word itself...
2023-08-1743 min
CloudBrewPartner Perspective: The Importance of Assessments for End CustomersHow important are cloud assessments for end customers? Where is the industry at in terms of manual vs. automated assessments? What’s the partner perspective on all of it? In Episode 12 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, we get a real-world partner perspective on assessments. Qasim Akhtar, Founder and CEO of Cloudelligent, joins our own Tobey Amy, Director of Partner Development at CoreStack, to talk about the assessment advantage, co-selling, AWS, partnership tips, and much more. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-08-1014 min
CloudBrewWhen Cloud Management Isn’t Good Enough Cloud management is a good thing, but it’s not everything. It leaves gaps that can only be filled with specific solutions and strategies. In Episode 11 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, you’ll learn what happens when these gaps are left unfilled, along with clear steps you can take to safeguard your cloud operations. We sit down with Robert Ford, CoreStack’s Chief Strategy Officer, who reveals how doing cloud right can supercharge your digital journey. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-07-1014 min
CloudBrewThe 3 Most Common FinOps Questions—AnsweredFinOps is a critical, necessary undertaking. Every company touching cloud must prioritize it, but many have questions about it. In Episode 10 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, we get real answers from someone who eats and sleeps FinOps. Mark Newton, FinOps Field CTO at TD SYNNEX, demystifies topics like where to get started, partnering with end customers, the roles of resellers and distributors, and the AWS/FinOps relationship. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-06-2214 min
CloudBrewScaling Enterprise SaaS: The Importance of Cloud Infra Automation There’s something every SaaS provider needs, but many overlook until it’s too late. If you’re looking to scale the enterprise, the conversation must include cloud infrastructure automation. Why? Because it enables you to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve predictability, and much more. In Episode 9 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, we get the secret to scaling from Sridhar Chandrashekar, CoreStack’s Chief Digital Officer. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-05-1812 min
CloudBrewBeyond Borders: A Global Perspective of Cloud GovernanceCloud is global. It’s designed to be accessed from everywhere. However, that also presents challenges in terms of democratizing data flow amid international boundaries and regulations. In Episode 8 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, you’ll get a global perspective from Sanjeev Arya, CoreStack’s Managing Director, Europe. He’ll discuss how regions beyond our own are helping to roadmap the future of cloud. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-05-0412 min
CloudBrewThe FinOps Factor: Optimizing Cloud Spend for EnablementFinOps is a popular buzzword, for good reason, but we think you deserve examples of real-world implementation and value. In Episode 7 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, you’ll get a managed services perspective from Sonia Grozdanoska, Cloud Product Owner, Logicalis, and Venkatesh Perumal, Field-CTO, CoreStack. With a focus on authentic, proven FinOps, you’ll learn all about optimizing cloud spend to drive enablement and future investment. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-04-2009 min
CloudBrewWhy Cloud Governance Matters | Former Microsoft CIO SharesYou’ve heard cloud governance matters, but why? Who better to tell us than the former CIO (and CISO) of Microsoft? Decorated tech veteran, Jim DuBois, joins CoreStack’s Robert Ford in Episode 6 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast. Jim shares why governance is a “now” conversation and the new cloud frontier to master. If you want to “do cloud right” in terms of security, cost, and beyond, don’t miss this CIO-inspired conversation. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-03-3016 min
CloudBrewEnterprise Responsibility for Sustainability in a Cloud WorldCIO’s are now being pulled into yet another discussion: Cloud responsibility and sustainability. In Episode 5 of CloudBrew, CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast, we call on the experts to discuss what real sustainability is and why it’s critical in cloud. What’s AWS doing for sustainability? What about CoreStack? Join Sundeep Ramachandran, Sr. Solutions Architect, AWS, and Sabapathy Arumugam, CTO, CoreStack, for this important discussion. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-03-0912 min
CloudBrewGot Cloud? Don't Kill the Goose That Lays the Golden Egg!Optimize spend, don't just cut costs! Welcome to episode 4 of CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast - CloudBrew. In this episode, CoreStack's VP of Enterprise Strategy, Robert Ford, shares the importance of NOT cutting cloud costs and risking your future when faced with a budget squeeze. Instead, he encourages organizations to be bold and take a braver course of action by optimizing spend, investing in cloud services, and cutting down on all low-value activities. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-02-2110 min
CloudBrewTagging 2.0: NextGen Tagging GovernanceWelcome to episode 3 of CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast - CloudBrew. In this episode, CoreStack's Director of Product Marketing, Martin Bakal, talks about Tagging 2.0, detailing the power of a comprehensive tagging strategy and the steps and tools to streamline tagging for robust cloud governance in a multi-cloud environment. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-01-2411 min
CloudBrewCR360: A Single System of Intelligence for Cloud Governance Here's the second episode of CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast - CloudBrew. In this episode, CoreStack's Chief Digital Officer, Sridhar Chandrashekar, will dive into a discussion on the importance of having a single system of intelligence for all cloud resources. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-01-2412 min
CloudBrewTop Predictions for Cloud Governance for 2023 Presenting the very first episode of CoreStack's NextGen Cloud Governance podcast - CloudBrew. In this episode, CoreStack's VP of Enterprise Strategy, Robert Ford, gives you his top predictions for cloud governance for 2023. All CloudBrew episodes are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Audible and SoundCloud.
2023-01-2418 min
Ecosystem AcesParul Chheda: How to Successfully Partner with HyperscalersEvery partnership demands a unique approach because every partnership is different… And if you want an alliance to succeed, you need to understand what makes your partnership unique. But you can’t do that unless you know what you’re trying to achieve in the first place. That’s how Parul Chheda, Vice President Strategic Alliances at CoreStack, approaches alliances with hyperscalers — a unique kind of partner with unique needs. Join us as we discuss:Why hyperscalers are an ideal partner for CoreStack and their customersThe unique demands that come with working with hyperscalers
2021-12-2834 min
Forbes India - The Startup Fridays PodcastStartup Fridays Ep 32: Entrepreneurship is jumping off a cliff; if you really want it, face your fears, take the plunge - Ezhilarasan NatarajanOur guest today is Ezhilarasan ‘Ez’ Natarajan, founder and CEO of CoreStack, which helps enterprise customers find the best way into the cloud. Prior to CoreStack, he held leadership, strategy and business ownership roles at Capgemini Group and Mindtree. He has been part of the Microsoft Azure Business group building Public Azure services for the world, in China and Australia
2021-12-1055 min
The Big Picture by Iron PillarThe Big Picture with Ezhilarasan Natarajan (Co-founder and CEO, Corestack) Part 2Listen to the customers, not necessarily the investors. Journey from consulting to entrepreneurship and especially getting to initial paying customer before raising a dime of external capital. Aha moment -- enterprise customers were looking for a comprehensive solution from the get-go, rather than a focused point solution (and then extending the product portfolio which is the typical advice from venture investors). Key words: cloud, cost optimization, security, compliance, governance, management...
2021-11-2328 minThe Big Picture by Iron PillarThe Big Picture with Ezhilarasan Natarajan (Co-founder and CEO, Corestack) Part 1Listen to the customers, not necessarily the investors. Journey from consulting to entrepreneurship and especially getting to initial paying customer before raising a dime of external capital. Aha moment -- enterprise customers were looking for a comprehensive solution from the get-go, rather than a focused point solution (and then extending the product portfolio which is the typical advice from venture investors). Key words: cloud, cost optimization, security, compliance, governance, management...
2021-11-2310 min
The Desi VC with Akash BhatE57: Mohanjit Jolly (Co-Founder & Partner, Iron Pillar Fund)Mohanjit Jolly is the Co-founder and Partner at Iron Pillar Fund (IPF). IPF provides growth capital to founders building from India for the world.Mohanjit has been working with and investing in technology start-ups in the US and India for over 20 years. He is one of a few VCs who has been on the ground as a partner in India and Silicon Valley. Mohanjit has led Iron Pillar’s investments in Sibros, Jiffy, Uniphore, Vyome, Ushur and CoreStack.Before co-founding Iron Pillar, Mohanjit served as a Partner at Draper Fisher Jurvetson for 9 years, establishing their In...
2021-10-191h 09
The Desi VC with Akash BhatMohanjit Jolly (Co-Founder & Partner, Iron Pillar Fund) | Investing in startups on the 1-10 journeyMohanjit Jolly is the Co-founder and Partner at Iron Pillar Fund (IPF). IPF provides growth capital to founders building from India for the world. Mohanjit has been working with and investing in technology start-ups in the US and India for over 20 years. He is one of a few VCs who has been on the ground as a partner in India and Silicon Valley. Mohanjit has led Iron Pillar’s investments in Sibros, Jiffy, Uniphore, Vyome, Ushur and CoreStack.Before co-founding Iron Pillar, Mohanjit served as a Partner at Draper Fisher Jurvetson for 9 years, establishing their In...
2021-09-2901 min