Shows
The Story of SoftwareS05E01 AI Transformation Beyond the HypeAdrian Sanchez de la Sierra, Head of AI & Innovation at Zartis, explores AI transformation, reimagining systems beyond replacement, and building production-ready AI.The Guest:Adrian Sanchez de la Sierra, Head of AI & Innovation at Zartis, works at the intersection of research, product, and real-world delivery. His background is deliberately unconventional. From film production and education technology to data science and machine learning, Adrian has spent his career connecting problems with solutions, often before the discipline around them formally existed. Today, he focuses on helping Zartis and our clients move beyond AI demos; into...
2026-01-2954 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E26 Product Management: Scaling & StrategyLeeanna Pitt, CPO at Gener8, talks about her experiences in scaling product management from early stage companies through to growth, exit and beyond.The Guest - Leeanna Pitt, CPO at Gener8:Leeanna Pitt is the CPO at Gener8, a London-based company that empowers users to understand, control and be rewarded for their data. Previously she led the product department and successfully scaled and exited “We Got Pop” backed by Octopus Ventures, and following the acquisition of WeGotPOP by Entertainment Partners, Leeanna moved into the role of SVP International Product, where she led prod...
2024-04-1129 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E25 Mergers and Acquisitions: Managing the TransitionAine Buckley, Director of Engineering, ERP, at the Access Group talks about Mergers & Acquisitions, having been part of an acquired business and now being on the acquiring side.The Guest: Aine Buckley, The Access Group:Aine Buckley is the Director of Engineering for ERP at the Access Group, one of the largest providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, the US and APAC. Aine is leading a global team of over 280 engineers across a wide technology stack and is responsible for over 20 products. Aine is h...
2024-03-2841 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E24 Scaling and Leading a Business with PurposeAllan Noer, CTO at Agreena, talks about the mission that drives his work at Agreena, and the lessons learned during the company's growth trajectory. The Guest – Allan Noer, CTO at Agreena:Allan Noer, is the CTO at Agreena, a Copenhagen-based company providing a platform that supports farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture by issuing third-party verified carbon certificates. Allan is a technology leader with wide knowledge and expertise in innovation, scalability, fintech, development processes, and developer experience.The Intersection of Technology, Business, and Purpose:I...
2024-03-1433 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E23 Procurement Tech: Now and What’s to ComeNick Verkroost, CEO at Canopy, talks about the current state of the procurement software industry and his predictions for what’s next in this spaceThe Guest – Nick Verkroost, CEO at Canopy:Nick Verkroost is the CEO at Canopy, an innovative supplier relationship management platform that gives procurement teams complete visibility of their supplier data and eliminates manual administration. With over 10 years of experience setting up and growing B2B technology companies, Nick has worked with organisations of all sizes to assess blind spots in their operational execution and organisational growth. ...
2024-02-2929 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E22 Cross Functionality: Engineering & Product Laura Tacho, CTO at DX, talks about successful cross functionality between engineering and product teams, including roadmapping and identifying value for your business. The Guest - Laura Tacho, CTO at DX:Laura Tacho is the CTO at DX, a developer insights platform built specifically for leaders of internal developer productivity and/or platform teams. Laura is also an engineering leadership coach, partnering with software engineering leaders to level up their leadership skills.Understanding Software Teams to Achieve Smooth Collaboration:Integrating engineering and product roadmaps is crucial to avoid misalignment and...
2024-02-1528 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E21 Text Marketing, AI, & Black FridayIstván Kovács, CTO at Recart, talks about the role of AI in text marketing, and how companies change their marketing strategies in the lead up to Black Friday.The Guest - István Kovács, CTO at Recart:István Kovács is the CTO at Recart, a Budapest-based text marketing company that manages your SMS marketing through the use of AI. István has over 15 years of experience working in software development and leading teams in various domains, including e-commerce, banking, insurance, and airlines. AI SMS Marketing and More:Ima...
2024-02-0136 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E20 Optimising DevOps Processes Brit Myers, VP of Engineering at System Initiative, talks about her experiences in improving business outcomes through DevOps practices.The Guest - Brit Myers, VP of Engineering, System Initiative:Brit Myers is the VP of Engineering at System Initiative, a collaborative power tool designed to remove the paper cuts from DevOps work. Brit is a technology leader with over a decade of experience leading and scaling global engineering teams, and is passionate about implementing powerful DevOps strategies to improve software teams and business outcomes.How DevOps Can M...
2024-01-1825 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E19 Attracting and Retaining Top TalentDavid Lush, an experienced CTO with 19 years of experience, talks about two pivotal areas in scaling teams: attracting and retaining tech talent. The Guest - David Lush, CTO:David Lush has held leadership roles in the software space for over 19 years, and he specialises in scaling software teams. Having worked with international market giants such as Visa, as well as technology startups, David has experience enabling teams of all sizes to thrive and grow.How To Attract and Retain Engineering Talent:In the ever-evolving world of technology, t...
2024-01-0439 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E18 Scaling Visualfabriq & AI-Enabled Revenue ForecastingAlexander Safonov, CTO at Visualfabriq talks about his experience in scaling the company, and the complex process of revenue forecasting using Artificial Intelligence.Alexander Safonov is the CTO of Visualfabriq, an innovative company providing revenue forecasting and optimisation software to its customers in the consumer-packaged goods industry. Alexander is an experienced CTO with a proven track record of 20+ years in engineering high-tech solutions within security and fintech domains. He specialises in leading diverse cross-functional teams across product, technology, and innovation fronts. Scaling A Company and Maturing an AI Product:
2023-12-1433 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E17 Managing TransformationLisa Schnettler, an experienced CPO with 15+ years of experience, talks about her career in product management, and the lessons learned while leading teams through significant transformations.The Guest - Lisa Schnettler, Chief Product Officer:Lisa Schnettler is an experienced Chief Product Officer with over 15 years of experience as a technology product development and management leader. Lisa specialises in building diverse teams, transforming organisations, and driving revenue through effective digital technology solutions. Having worked in organisations ranging in size, locations, and culture, Lisa brings extensive insights in how product management works across different organisations.
2023-11-3045 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E16 Efficient Software Development Ivar Conradi Østhus, CTO and CPO at Unleash, joins us to talk about his experiences when creating Unleash, and lessons learned on the route to efficient software development.The Guest - Ivar Conradi Østhus, CTO and CPO at Unleash: Ivar Conradi Østhus, is the Chief Technology and Product Officer at Unleash, an open-source feature management software, built with large enterprises in mind. Ivar has 15 years of experience in the software world and has worked in many leading technical roles before creating Unleash.How to Achieve Efficiency in Software Devel...
2023-11-0923 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E15 The Evolution of the Tech Labour MarketIan Brady, Head of Talent Acquisition for EMEA & APAC at Zoom, talks about global market trends, the impact of AI, and the evolving demand for skilled talent in the tech industry.The Guest - Ian Brady, Head of Talent Acquisition for EMEA & APAC at Zoom:Ian Brady is the head of talent acquisition for EMEA & APAC at Zoom, the household name for video conferencing. Ian has extensive experience in remotely leading talent acquisition teams within multinational corporations across the globe. The Current and Future State of the Tech Labour M...
2023-10-2639 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E14 Overcoming Challenges As A Tech LeaderRadhika Åberg, CTO at Fundler, joins our podcast to talk about her career path, and the challenges she has faced as a technology leader.Radhika Åberg is the CTO at Fundler, a Stockholm-based company that provides a platform allowing private investors to manage their savings portfolios. Radhika is a leader with over 20 years of IT experience in product development, infrastructure and IT management. She has deep expertise in the Fintech industry, and in building high-performing software departments in close alignment with business goals. Establishing Yourself As A Leader:Ent...
2023-10-0531 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E13 Tech Cities, Boom Towns, Busts & Resurgences Sebastian Stadil, CEO at Scalr, talks about his experience navigating through the undulating tech sector, and the changing fortunes of the cities that have served as the backdrop.The Guest - Sebastian Stadil, CEO at Scalr:Sebastian Stadil is the Co-founder and CEO of Scalr, a San Francisco-based cloud computing company specialising in automation and collaboration software for Terraform. Sebastian is also the founder of SVCCG, Silicon Valley's second largest user group, and sits on the cloud advisory boards at Google and Microsoft. He has been developing products and services that l...
2023-09-2043 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E12 Cybersecurity: Current Trends & What’s To ComeGanesh Krishnan, Co-Founder and CEO at Anzenna, talks about all things cybersecurity, including current trends and innovations we can expect to see next.Ganesh Krishnan is the Co-Founder and CEO at Anzenna, an innovative cybersecurity startup that focuses on empowering an organisation's employees to make them more security aware. Ganesh has over 25 years of experience protecting the digital world from cyber threats, having held top-level security and engineering roles at companies like Yahoo!, LinkedIn, and Atlassian. The Future of Cybersecurity:As we navigate the digital age, new o...
2023-09-0736 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E11 How To Become A Tech LeaderKateryna Gridina, Engineering Manager at Jodel, shares her own career journey in the tech sector, and her insights on career progression towards becoming a tech leader.The Guest - Kateryna Gridina, Engineering Manager, Jodel:Kateryna Gridina is an Engineering Manager at Jodel, a Berlin-based company building a platform that is creating a unique way for people to share and connect at a local level. Kateryna joins us to share some context about her own career journey in the technology sector, and we get her insights on career progression towards becoming a tech leader in today’s...
2023-08-2439 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E10 The Post-Pandemic Events Industry Matthias Heicke, CTO & Co-Founder at Sweap, takes us through his experience growing Sweap, and the effect of the recent pandemic on the events industry. The Guest:Matthias Heicke is the CTO & Co-Founder at Sweap, a Berlin-based company on a mission to provide functional and innovative software solutions for organisations who want to make events an essential part of their marketing strategy. Matthias has 15 years of experience in the software industry and has been leading teams for 10+ years.In-Person Events in the Post-Covid Era:The events industry has undergone a pr...
2023-08-1033 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E09 Scaling Your Career and Your BusinessDaniella Rhodes Lorenzo, Founding Member at Toqio, joins our podcast to talk about her experiences in growing her career and business.The Guest - Daniella Rhodes Lorenzo, Founding Member at Toqio:Daniella Rhodes Lorenzo is a Founding Member and the Director of Strategy and Innovation at Toqio, a fintech platform that gives companies the ability to create and launch fully branded banking or finance solutions as apps or on the web. Daniella has over 10 years of experience in the tech industry, and has been leading & growing software teams for the majority of her career.
2023-07-2732 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E08 Collaboration Between Tech and Business TeamsDaniel Gebler, CTO of Picnic, joins our podcast to talk about the intersection of tech and business teams and how to optimise collaboration across departments.The Guest - Daniel Gebler, Founder & CTO, Picnic:Daniel is the Chief Technology Officer and Founder of Picnic, the world’s fastest-growing online supermarket. Daniel has vast experience working across leadership roles leading engineering teams, and is currently responsible for the product and technology roadmap at Picnic. He also holds an MBA and a PhD in Computer Science. Enabling Cross-Departmental Collaboration:Enabling collaboration between bus...
2023-07-1339 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E07 The Evolving Role of Technology in Financial ServicesDaniel Flax, Head of Sales & Distribution Technology at MassMutual, joins our podcast to discuss the ever-growing role of technology in the financial services sector.MassMutual is a Fortune 500 life insurance and financial services company founded in 1851. The Impact of Technology in Financial Services:Technology plays a pivotal role in the financial services market, revolutionizing the way we manage money and conduct transactions and trade. With the advent of mobile banking, online trading platforms, and advanced analytics, technology empowers individuals and companies to have greater control over financial services and make informed d...
2023-06-2929 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E06 Establishing DevOps PracticesNikolaos Tsanakas, Head of Software Development at Digital Automotive, shares his extensive experience in setting up DevOps teams practices, particularly for small and medium enterprises. Nikolaos is the Head of Software Development at Digital Automotive, a Munich-based company providing a strategy and sales management platform focused on the growth of automotive suppliers. Nikolaos has extensive experience in setting up DevOps teams practices, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. How To Set Up Successful DevOps Practices DevOps emerged as a response to the inefficiencies and bottlenecks created by traditional software development mod...
2023-06-1626 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E05 Building Culture In Remote TeamsDavid Gregor, CTO at Denizen, shares his experiences in building and nurturing a healthy company culture in remote teams.David Gregor is the Chief Technology Officer at Denizen, a Berlin-based company helping companies monetize unused office space by providing flexible workspaces for teams and individuals. David has over 10 years of experience in software engineering and he specializes in finding effective and efficient ways to meet business and customer needs. Creating A Sense of Company Culture Remotely:Let’s be honest, the concept of a strong ‘company culture’ has been hard to grasp for som...
2023-06-0137 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E04 Competing In A Crowded MarketAlan Gleeson, CEO and Co-Founder at Contento, joins us to discuss how to compete in a market with well-established competitors, and the journey he is on with scaling his own company. Alan has extensive leadership experience and is passionate about helping Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies scale. Competing In A Crowded Market:Standing out in a crowded market has grown to be a tough challenge in today's fiercely competitive business environment. As there are more companies than ever competing for customers' attention and loyalty, businesses must use targeted strategies to set themselves apart from the competition. O...
2023-05-1933 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E03 Scaling An Innovative Fintech CompanyToby O’Rourke, CTO at FundApps, joins us to discuss his experience in scaling software teams in a short period of time.Toby is the Chief Technology Officer at FundApps, a software company providing automated compliance monitoring services to some of the world’s largest asset managers, hedge funds, and investment banks. With over 15 years of experience in software engineering, Toby has led agile teams and most recently designed consumer-facing, high-volume, transactional systems for the online cash gaming industry.What does scaling a business mean?Scaling happens across different intervals. You migh...
2023-05-0434 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E02 How To Get Remote Working RightRoland Tritsch from Community.com shares his insights on leading remote software teams and how to get remote working right.Roland is the Senior Director of Engineering at Community.com, a Santa Monica-based company redefining the way in which brands communicate with their customers via text. Roland is an experienced Senior Executive with a proven track record of building, transforming and leading high-energy, distributed, and culturally diverse technology organizations.Remote Working and Software Teams:When it comes to choosing the right mode of work for your developers, there is a wide...
2023-04-2037 min
The Story of SoftwareS03E01 Innovation in Data SecurityArtem Kalaitan, CPO at Getvisibility, joins us to discuss best practices in Data Security and recent innovations in this space. Artem is the Chief Product Officer at Getvisibility, a leader in AI and Machine Learning for the classification, discovery, and protection of unstructured data. Artem is a domain expert in cybersecurity and data protection with years of experience in cybersecurity forensics, conducting investigations for government agencies, medical institutions, financial, insurance, and many multinational companies.Data Security in 2023 and Beyond:Data security remains a crucial concern in 2023, as the amount of sensitive information a...
2023-03-3031 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E30 The Role of Open-Source SoftwareJim Brandt, CTO at Best Practical Solution, joins our podcast to talk about the benefits and the future of open-source software within the tech industry.Jim is a highly experienced product manager and tech leader. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Best Practical Solutions, a company developing an open-source Request Tracker for Incident Response (RTIR), ticket, and incident-tracking software. Jim shares his insights on the role that open-source software plays in the world today, and its future in software development.Ins and Outs of Open Source Software Development:Open source...
2023-03-1643 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E29 Scaling Teams and Employee EngagementMarco Ziccardi from Doctolib joins us to talk about scaling software teams, and the importance of keeping your team engaged in that process.The Guest: Marco Ziccardi, Director of Engineering at Doctolib:Marco Ziccardi is the Director of Engineering, Security & Privacy at Doctolib, an innovative healthcare company providing solutions to care teams. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, Marco builds and leads teams that use technology for commercial impact. Scaling Software Teams Successfully:As a company grows, the needs and expectations o...
2023-02-2344 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E28 The Fundamentals of Engineering ManagementSagar Patel, VP of Engineering at Ampla, joins us to discuss how engineering leaders should manage growth, productivity, and culture in software teams.The Guest: Sagar Patel, VP of Engineering at AmplaSagar Patel is an experienced technology leader with a demonstrated history of building and managing high-performing product and engineering teams. Currently, he is the VP of Engineering at Ampla, a New York-based company empowering founders and operators to grow their businesses through accessible capital.Engineering Management and Productivity:Whether you are a CTO, VP of Engineering...
2023-02-0332 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E27 The Evolution of Digital HealthcareSebastian Lau and Jack Godau from Doctorly join us to talk about the evolution of digital healthcare and recent technological advancements in the sector.Sebastian Lau and Jack Godau are the CTO and CDO at Doctorly. Doctorly provides all of the digital technology, tools, and support, via a single system, for a doctor to efficiently and digitally manage their practice. They also enable patients to access, control and understand their own health records and data via their fully integrated doctorly health app. Digital Transformation in Healthcare:Today, everyone i...
2023-01-1933 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E26 Code SecurityBrian Kelly, VP of Engineering at AppMap, joins us to talk about code security from best practices to main vulnerabilities.Brian has over 25 years of experience in software, with 20 years of experience managing and scaling engineering teams both locally and internationally. His areas of expertise include cybersecurity, SaaS, DevOps, microservices, and distributed systems. He has led the development of a number of products in the security space across companies such as Flipdish, CyberArk and currently AppMap.Quality & Security Problem Detection:With our lives moving online in the last decade, the value of...
2022-12-2231 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E25 Success, Failure & Positive ChangeFrancesco Dominidiato, CTO at Casavo, shares his insights on the path to becoming a tech leader & the experiences one needs to gain along the way.Francesco is the CTO at Casavo, a company redesigning the experience of selling and buying homes by leveraging proprietary technology in each step of the transaction process. Francesco shares some context about his career journey in technology & how successes and failures are both a key part of the story.Failing is The New Winning:Whether you are growing from an individual contributor role to a...
2022-12-0932 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E24 First-time ManagersStefan Avramtchev is a Leadership and Agile Coach with 20 years of experience in software engineering. He specializes in coaching software development teams, and individuals going through a switch in their careers. He joins us today to speak about coaching people entering a managerial role for the first time. From Individual Contributor to LeaderBy this stage, we are well aware that a successful leader is someone who influences people to achieve their goals and continue to strive within their role in the team. However, it’s often the case that top-performing engi...
2022-11-2434 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E23 Managing Code vs Managing PeopleIgor Bakman, CTO at ViViRA Health Lab, joins us to discuss the different approaches and mindsets involved in managing code vs people.Igor is the CTO at ViViRA Health Lab, a Berlin-based company providing personalised therapeutic training for patients with musculoskeletal pain. Igor joins the podcast to discuss his career journey from software engineer to CTO, and his passion for building successful teams and innovative products. The Ins and Outs of People ManagementAfter our talk with Igor, it is clear that effective people management and code management have fundamental d...
2022-11-0325 min
The Story of SoftwareS2E22 The Importance of API SecurityChuck Herrin, CTO at Wib and a long-term security practitioner, shares his insights on escalating cyber attacks and the growing importance of API security. The Guest:Chuck Herrin is the CTO at Wib, a platform providing a comprehensive solution for the full API software development lifecycle. He has over 18 years of experience as CISO in global financial services firms of all shapes and sizes.With APIs becoming a prominent part of how different online systems communicate, we have become more dependent on APIs than we realize. Today, 91% of all web traffic is APIs c...
2022-10-2133 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E21 Customer Empathy and Zero Bug PolicyJacopo Toccacieli, COO at ShippyPro, shares his insights on customer experience and providing impeccable results through a zero-bug policy.ShippyPro is a company simplifying the way people ship, track and return their e-commerce orders, all over the world. Jacopo shares his career journey in technology. We talk about the principles that have enabled him to deliver successful results, such as the importance of customer empathy, and implementing a zero-bug policy.Customer Empathy and Experience:The best way to become a trusted services or SaaS provider is straightforward - provide high-quality...
2022-10-0622 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E20 Balancing Product & Software DevelopmentPeter Kisel, CTO at Cyrkl, joins us to talk about balancing product and software development, especially in the earlier stages of a company’s growth.Cyrkl is Europe's leading circular waste management platform and Peter shares some context about the company, the challenges they are facing as they continue to innovate, and striking the right balance between product and software development. Hands-on Coding vs Managing Software Teams:As a company grows and the needs of the business scale up, the role of a CTO and the roles of each ind...
2022-09-2225 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E19 The Story of Fenergo - Scaling A Company InternationallyNiall Twomey is the CTO and Co-Founder of Fenergo, one of Ireland’s tech unicorns. Niall is here to share some context about the story of Fenergo and how the business has gained success since 2008.Scaling a Tech Company Internationally:In order to keep scaling, businesses need to embrace change and take completely different approaches at different stages of a company’s growth. The needs and the mindset in a startup is completely different to the needs and the mindset of a scale up company.Starting with a single team of d...
2022-09-0830 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E18 Design Talk (dot IE) - Where does design happen?On this week's episode, our podcast host, Padraig Coffey, was invited to join another podcast called Design Talk (dot IE) by Allen Higgins. Listen to this episode to find out where design happens within consulting services and in what forms. Design Talk (dot IE) is a podcast about design in-the-wild: The good, the beautiful, and the useful.Uncover the essence of design, the backstory to the design of objects and technologies, and how we manage design initiatives. This podcast is for anyone who cares about the things we make and use, and dig...
2022-08-1128 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E17 Connecting Sports Fans In a Digital WorldIvo Krka, and Tihomir Lolic, Co-founders at Sportening, share their experience building a successful product in the competitive sports industry.Ivo Krka and Tihomir Lolic lead the tech and product teams at Sportening, a startup that is building a social network where sports fanatics can join a community of fellow minded fans. Through Sportening, fans talk sports with other fans, find informative, fun, and entertaining content, and build meaningful connections with each other.A Digital Platform for the Sports Community:In this episode, we dive into the challenges and...
2022-07-2828 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E16 Technology for Greater Social ImpactMay Piamenta, Co-founder & CEO at Vee, shares her experiences as an entrepreneur in the volunteering space.May Piamenta, Co-founder and CEO of Vee, founded Vee together with her two partners, Gil and Avi, with the goal of making social impact simpler than ever. Before founding Vee in 2019, she led a global nonprofit team, where she managed 10 million volunteers in over 32 countries. All the work was done manually, and she found existing technological solutions to be enterprise-oriented and difficult to use. So, May decided to act. As the world’s most innovative volunteering platform, Vee...
2022-07-1435 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E15 Structuring Engineering TeamsOn this episode of the Story of Software podcast, Didier Caroff, VP of Engineering at Akeneo, shares his insights on structuring and restructuring engineering teams as tech departments grow.Didier is the VP of Engineering at Akeneo, a global leader in product experience management. Akeneo helps merchants and brands deliver customer experiences across all sales channels, including eCommerce, mobile, print, and retail points of sale to global brands such as Sephora, Fossil, Shop.com, and Auchan. How to Structure Engineering Teams:As software departments grow, the requirements and processes needed to s...
2022-06-3021 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E14 From Single Player to MultiplayerRon Danenberg, CTO & Co-founder of Kolleno, joins our podcast to talk about growing a company from single to multiplayer & building software collaboratively.Ron Danenberg is the Co-founder and CTO at Kolleno, a company on a mission to help businesses streamline credit control and collections. Kolleno automates key credit control functions and uses intelligent omnichannel communications to recover outstanding payments. Growing A Business and A Team:We’ve all heard the odds, 9 out of 10 startups fail. With so much pressure on entrepreneurs to succeed, how can a one or two-person team excel and...
2022-06-2326 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E13 Promoting Business ResilienceMarco Hülsmann, Chief Operations and Technology Officer at MyPostcard.com, joins us to talk about business resilience and shares his insights on keeping your company alive when the world changes.Marco is Chief Operations & Technology Officer at MyPostcard.com, one of Germany’s fastest-growing technology companies. MyPostcard is made up of an international team passionately and creatively upholding the postcard tradition in the digital age. From a global pandemic to geopolitical issues, the past few years have shown us that you need to have a resilient business model, and a un...
2022-06-0923 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E12 The Role of Technology in Event PlanningSamantha Mountford, CTO at Feast It, joins our podcast to talk about the current status of the events industry & technology’s role in enabling in-person events.Samantha Mountford has decades of experience in the IT industry and has led software teams within various companies. She is currently the CTO at Feast It, the UK’s leading event booking platform, where you can book the perfect suppliers for your wedding, private party, festival, or work event.The verdict is out. Most people have had enough of Zoom events and want to get back...
2022-05-2626 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E11 Prompting Behavioural Change with TechnologyDaniel White, CEO and Co-founder of Signol, helps us understand how we can influence behavioural patterns within ourselves and our companies.Daniel White is the Co-Founder and CEO at Signol, a software platform that draws on insights from behavioural economics to encourage employees to make more efficient decisions. Signol provides users with actions and feedback through multiple communication channels, as well as data analysis for those in management positions. Developing Greener Habits:Today, most people are to some degree aware of the actions needed to be more environmentally c...
2022-05-1929 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E10 Sustainability at the Core of BusinessNina Mannheimer, Co-founder of Klim, joins us to share her experience of setting up and scaling a company that caters to a growing sustainability initiative - regenerative agriculture.Nina Mannheimer is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Klim, a company enabling farmers to transition to regenerative agriculture at scale by assisting them via a digital companion. Klim is creating a movement with brands, consumers, and farmers to transform the current industrial farming system into a more sustainable one.Building Sustainable Businesses:Building a business that offers tangible...
2022-05-1229 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E09 Employee Well-BeingHugh O’Brien, CTO at Thrive Global, joins the Story of Software podcast to share his insights on employee well-being as a competitive advantage for companies.Hugh has held a variety of software engineering positions, including senior leadership roles throughout his career. He is used to managing high-profile, high-value systems and is currently the CTO at Thrive. Thrive helps individuals and companies improve their well-being and performance through sustainable, science-backed solutions. They offer tools for people to live and work with less stress, more productivity, and greater well-being.Today, creating a positive work environment for em...
2022-05-0520 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E08 Verifying Climate Action with TechnologyMarion Verles, CEO at SustainCERT, shares her insights on bringing credibility to various climate action projects through technology.Marion Verles is a mission-driven entrepreneur who dedicated her career to the transformation of our economic system through the redefinition of value. She believes that we need to measure and price what really matters - looking beyond profit to also include people and our planet. She co-founded SustainCERT with the goal to use technology to bring credibility to climate action. Prior to SustainCERT, Marion led the Gold Standard Foundation as CEO and spent 7 y...
2022-04-2925 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E07 Women In Tech & Technology LeadershipStephanie Sheehan, VP of Engineering at Keelvar, joins the Story of Software podcast to share her insights and experience on becoming an impactful technology leader.Stephanie has over 20 years of experience building software products across multiple industries including Telecommunications, Financial and Medical Compliance, and more. She is now the VP of Engineering at Keelvar, which provides sourcing optimization and automation software for enterprise procurement teams. Keelvar emerged from a leading AI research laboratory and is the category leader in best practice technology for advanced eSourcing, serving customers such as Siemens, BMW, Coca-Cola, and more.
2022-04-1424 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E06 T-Pro & Innovation in Healthcare TechnologyJonathan Larbey, CEO at T-Pro, joins us to discuss how the world can benefit from innovation in healthcare & the technologies solving the biggest problems. Jonathan is the CEO at T-Pro, the winner of the Deloitte 2021 Impact award, and a global leader in clinical documentation improvement software. T-Pro’s technology allows healthcare providers to voice-enable their existing processes, reduce transcription costs, outsource overflow transcription, and capture patient information effectively and efficiently from anywhere on any device.Healthcare Digitization:The demands and pressure on the global healthcare sector have risen significantly in rec...
2022-03-3126 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E05 Verra & Tackling Climate Change Through TechBenktesh Sharma, Ph.D., Senior Director of Technology Solutions at Verra, joins us to talk about the effective use of technology in the fight against the biggest issue of our time, climate change.Benktesh Sharma is a Technology Leader holding a Ph.D. in Forest Sciences and Biology from West Virginia University, along with a M.S. in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. As Senior Director of Technology at Verra, Benktesh leads the technological strategy of the world’s leading certifying body for environmental projects, currently contributing to over 85% of the total vo...
2022-03-2421 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E04 The Rise of Low Code & The Story of TEKenablePeter Rose, CTO of TEKenable, joins us to discuss the growing demand for low code software development in the technology market. The Guest - Peter Rose, Owner & CTO at TEKenable:Peter founded TEKenable with Nick Connors in 2002 to provide high-quality software solutions to Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Agri-Food companies, and the Public Sector. After 20 years in business, TEKenable has been listed in the Deloitte Fast50 three years running, 2019, 2020 & 2021.Additionally, Peter acts as CTO and associate CTO to several start-ups and established services companies in Ireland and EMEA. Peter is recognised a...
2022-03-1030 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E03 Data-Driven Decision MakingRónán Dowling-Cullen, CTO at Bounce Insights joins us to discuss how technology can be used to improve market research, and how tech can enable data-driven decision making.The Guest - Rónán Dowling-Cullen, CTO at Bounce Insights:Rónán is the Chief Technology Officer of Bounce Insights. Bounce Insights enables companies to validate the assumptions behind their pivotal business decisions. The Bounce platform provides fast results, quality respondents, and an easy-to-use interface for the benefit of insights-driven businesses. Bounce currently provides customer data for a wide variety of cus...
2022-02-1724 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E02 Optimizing Energy Systems with SoftwarePaddy Finn, CEO at Viotas, joins us to discuss how software can make energy systems more efficient and pave the way towards more wide-spread renewable energy adoption. Dr Paddy Finn is the CEO at Viotas - a technology company in the energy sector that focuses on balancing supply and demand in the electricity grid and helping us ease into a low-carbon world of energy. Viotas won the Deloitte Fast50 in 2019 on the back of exceptional growth in the preceding years.Optimizing The Grid Through Energy Management Software "The en...
2022-02-0320 min
The Story of SoftwareS02E01 Impactful Technology LeadershipPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Kevin Ruthen, CTO at Fora Financial, to discuss the principles and challenges of effective tech leadership.Successful Technology Leadership:As technology takes a more central role within modern businesses, having a well-run, efficient, and engaged software engineering team can be the difference between success and failure. Establishing successful leadership - both in terms of processes and culture - is essential to creating well-functioning tech teams. And in an ever-changing business environment, being a successful tech leader is an ever-evolving set of considerations, tasks, and approaches. Some of the topics covered in this episode include:How has t...
2022-01-1921 min
The Story of Software42. Product-Market FitPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Arjun Mendhi, Founder and CEO at MOLTEN, to discuss the process of bringing successful products to market.The Guest - Arjun Mendhi, Founder and CEO at Molten:Arjun has extensive experience across the process of product innovation and is the CEO and Founder at Molten. Molten’s cloud platform transforms media rights, content, and financial management, radically simplifying global operations. By leveraging its domain expertise, Molten infrastructure empowers film & TV organizations with real-time analytics to accelerate deal-making and content monetization world...
2021-12-2829 min
The Story of Software41. Sustainable ForestryPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Thomas Norman Canguilhem, CEO and Co-founder at EcoTree International, to discuss the latest trends in sustainable forestry as well as the technologies that enable it.The Guest - Thomas Norman Canguilhem, Co-founder and CEO at EcoTree:Thomas is a climate-entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in developing businesses and leading digital and sustainable transitions. Thomas is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of EcoTree, a simple and ground-breaking new way to reward individuals and businesses that support sustainable forestry. Sustainability and Forestry Investing:Tree planting has become a hot topic worldwide in the...
2021-12-1531 min
The Story of Software40. Enabling Healthcare Workforces Through TechPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by David Ives, CTO at Patchwork Health to discuss the latest trends in healthcare workforce management and the technologies that enable them.The Guest - David Ives, CTO at Patchwork HealthDavid Ives has extensive experience in the tech world, mostly in senior roles leading teams and businesses. He is now the CTO at Patchwork Health where they combine industry-leading technology with extensive specialist expertise to bring an entirely tailored service to solve the unique challenges of healthcare organisations. Healthcare Workforce ManagementIf C...
2021-11-2422 min
The Story of Software39. E-commerce Fulfillment TechnologyPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Colm O'Donaill, CTO at ESW to discuss the latest technology and business trends in the e-commerce fulfillment sector.International E-commerce FulfillmentThe Guest - Colm O'Donaill, CTO at ESW :Colm O'Donaill has been at the forefront of technology leadership for over 20 years. He has worked for O2, Citi, Ding and is currently the CTO at ESW. Colm has led the company from less than 10 employees to now over 500, along with winning the Deloitte Fast50 3 times and achieving...
2021-10-2731 min
The Story of Software38. Technology Driven ReforestationPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host is joined by Arnout Asjes, CTO at Land Life Company & Ariel Delgado, Lead Engineer at Land Life Company, to discuss the role of software in optimizing reforestation initiatives.Software and Reforestation ProjectsThe Guests - Arnout Asjes & Ariel Delgado, Land Life Company:Arnout Asjes is the founding member and current CTO and Ariel Delgado is a Lead Software Engineer at Land Life Company. Land Life Company is a technology-driven reforestation company that plants trees at scale, offering corporations and...
2021-10-0525 min
The Story of Software37. Wallets, Exchanges and the Future of CryptoPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Corey Stedman, CEO of Greenfire, as they discuss the technology behind crypto wallets and exchanges.Cryptocurrency Wallets and ExchangesThe Guest - Corey Stedman, CEO of GreenfireCorey Francis has over 10 years of experience in the IT world, mostly leading teams and projects in the fintech industry, working on blockchain technologies. Today, he is the CEO of Greenfire, and his team is developing a wallet called Greenery, that will change the way people manage their crypto...
2021-09-2216 min
The Story of Software36. Software & The Carbon Capture of ForestsPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Levi Malott, VP of Engineering at Pachama, to discuss the opportunity for technology to measure the carbon capture of forests and guide decision-making.On the Carbon Sequestration of Trees and ForestsThe Guest - Levi Malott, VP of Engineering at Pachama:Levi Malott is an engineer and engineering leader with over a decade of experience in the software world. He has worked in some incredibly impactful companies, including SpaceX, BetterUp and now Pachama. Levi is currently VP of Engineering at Pacha...
2021-09-0824 min
The Story of Software35. Change ManagementPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Stuart Cochran, CTO of BridgeU, to discuss change management in technology companies, particularly within software engineering teams.Change Management in Tech TeamsThe Guest - Stuart Cochran, CTO at BridgeUStuart is currently the CTO of BridgeU, a company declared as one of the most innovative Edtech companies in Europe by assisting schools to focus on simplifying the complex journey students of today face as they take the next step in their careers. Bridge U was acquired b...
2021-08-2527 min
The Story of Software34. News AnalyticsPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Roy Robinson, VP of Product & Engineering at Aylien, as they discuss technology-enabled news analytics.On the Opportunity of Understanding News At ScaleThe Guest - Roy Robinson, VP of Product & Engineering at AylienRoy is an Entrepreneur, Product Leader and Executive with over 25 years at the forefront of technological innovation.Currently, he’s the VP of Product and Engineering at AYLIEN - an AI & ML-based company, specialised in text & news analysis that allow users to...
2021-08-1026 min
The Story of Software33. Democratizing Access to InvestmentsPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Juha Ristolainen, CTO at Upvest, as they discuss technology-enabled democratized access to investments.On Investments:The Guest - Juha Ristolainen, CTO at Upvest:Juha has 34 years of programming experience and two decades building digital services for a living. He has worked in big companies and has enabled small ones to scale across sectors such as travel, automotive, logistics, eCommerce and fintech.Juha is currently the CTO of Upvest and working on an exciting new product...
2021-07-2716 min
The Story of Software32. Being Fit For PurposePadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Chris Brook, Co-founder at FINBOURNE Technology.Chris Brook is a Co-Founder and Engineer at FINBOURNE Technology. FINBOURNE Technology builds tools that power investment data processes for everyone from start-up fund managers to global investment institutions. The company was founded in December 2016 and just over 4 years later has grown to over 100 employees.On Being Fit for Purpose As Your Company Grows:In this episode we will explore the ways in which companies need to change and evolve as...
2021-07-1427 min
The Story of Software31. The Interoperability of BlockchainsPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Dominik Harz, Co-founder and CTO at Interlay.On Cross Chain Technology:The Guest - Dominik Harz, Co-founder and CTO at InterlayDominik has a unique blend of academic and professional expertise in the crypto field. He is the Co-founder and CTO of Interlay - the first fully decentralized and trustless gateway for Bitcoin into other blockchain networks starting with Polkadot, Ethereum and Cosmos. He is also finalising his PhD in Computer Science from Imperial College London and has a nu...
2021-06-3027 min
The Story of Software30. Challenger BanksPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Jason Maude, Chief Technology Advocate at Starling Bank, as they discuss challenger banks.The Guest - Jason Maude, CTA at Starling BankJason Maude, Chief Technology Advocate at Starling Bank. Jason has over a decade long experience working in the fintech sector. Coming from a software engineering background, he has the unique perspective of understanding in depth well the technological, as well as the wider business considerations of building and running a bank, and how these intersect. The New W...
2021-06-1520 min
The Story of Software29. Cloud Economics and Maximizing your ROIPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Oisin Hurley , CTO at Swrve, as they discuss cloud economics and how to maximize your return on investment.The Guest - Oisin Hurley, CTO at Swrve:Oisin has spent the last 15 years leading software teams and is currently working as the CTO of Swrve, delivering real-time, multi-channel customer engagement software. Oisin is an expert in cloud-enabled, complex systems and today we hope to get his insights on how we can leverage cloud technologies, while maximizing our Return on Investment...
2021-06-0232 min
The Story of Software28. How Software Can Decarbonize the GridPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by David Boundy, CTO at Innowatts, as they discuss the opportunity for software to reduce the global carbon footprint of electricity production.On Electricity Grids and Decarbonised Grids:Energy production accounts for 72% of the global emissions. Moving this sector towards cleaner options is key in fighting climate change. This episode’s guest - David Boundy - has more than 20 years of experience in the energy and digital innovation sector. He is currently CTO at Innowatts, a data analytics company that helps uti...
2021-05-1824 min
The Story of Software27. Logistics and Supply Chain TechnologyPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Tyler Patterson, Managing Director at C.H. Robinson, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of logistics and supply chain technology. On logistics and supply chain technology:Tyler has spent the last decade in the logistics and supply chain space at C.H. Robinson, where he is currently Managing Director. Coming from an engineering background, he has deep expertise in the sector and the technology enabling it. ...
2021-05-0622 min
The Story of Software26. Remote WorkPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by Siobhán Fairman, Software Development Manager at Compliance and Risks, as they discuss how to successfully enable remote work for software engineering teams.Remote Work Becomes the Norm; How Software Teams are Shaping the Way We Work TogetherSiobhan has been working remotely for over 10 years and has managed a distributed software engineering team for most of that time. Padraig has enabled Zartis’ transition to a fully remote company of 180+ people across 5 countries.They share their experience and insights on:> Wha...
2021-04-2037 min
The Story of Software25. Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by Matthias Feys, CTO at ML6, as they discuss artificial intelligence, machine learning and their current and potential use cases.On Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning:This episode takes a deep dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), as Matthias shares his expertise and insights into this field. Here are some of the topics covered:What are AI / ML / Deep Learning and Computer Vision?Automation - loss of jobs vs improved quality of life.The history of artificial intelligence and the AI...
2021-04-0625 min
The Story of Software24. Technology and PhilanthropyPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by Alex Wilson, Co-Founder at The Giving Block, as they discuss how technology is changing the philanthropy world.This episode explores the huge opportunity for technology to make an impact within the philanthropy sector, focusing on what is already being done, how has Covid impacted the transition and what the future holds.Alex walks us through the innovative ways technology is changing donations, more specifically focusing on enabling cryptocurrency donations. He shares his insights on enabling transparency in the...
2021-03-2322 min
The Story of Software23. The Evolution of CI/CD TechnologyPadraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by Rob Zuber, CTO at CircleCI, as they discuss the evolution of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD) technology.Rob has spent more than 20 years at the forefront of tech innovation and software startups. During this time, he co-founded 4 companies and served as CTO at 3, including CircleCI, the world’s largest shared continuous integration and continuous delivery platform. At CircleCI, he has led the company through its Series B through E rounds, and is currently leading a team of 150+ engineers.
2021-03-1031 min
The Story of Software22. Edtech & the University ChallengeIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by Mark MacMahon, CTO at the Steinbeis School of Management and Innovation in Germany and Dr. Tony Matthews from Griffith University in Australia, as they explore the evolution of educational technology in the context of universities. Third level institutions have been late to the party when it comes to tech innovation. Users of tech have been generally slow to adopt, and builders of tech have generally gravitated to more lucrative domains.Covid is changing a...
2021-02-2327 min
The Story of Software21. 31 StartupsIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by Connor Murphy, CEO of Bridge, and a serial entrepreneur and investor, to discuss tech entrepreneurship and what he has learned from his involvement in more than thirty startups.The world of tech startups is fraught with challenges as well as opportunities, and it can be difficult for company founders to navigate the risks. Connor sheds light on his perspective of tech entrepreneurship, which was gained through 20 years experience working in, setting up, and investing in technology companies.From the mindset and the founding team...
2021-02-0932 min
The Story of Software20. Flash Boys’ IEX Exchange with Ronan RyanIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by Ronan Ryan, Co-Founder & President of IEX Exchange and co-host of the Boxes & Lines podcast.IEX Exchange is the eighth largest stock exchange operator globally in terms of the value of shares traded every day. To put this in context, on a daily basis, IEX Exchange processes more trades than the London stock exchange. Ronan Ryan walks us through the ins and...
2021-01-1941 min
The Story of Software19. TextingIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by James Lapic, Chief Technology Officer at Zipwhip, as they discuss the history and evolution of texting technology.Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.The History of Texting Technology:Messaging technology has changed our world in many material and unexpected ways. If we look back at the changes in communication technology, they...
2020-12-2224 min
The Story of Software18. Claude ShannonIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Jimmy Soni & Rob Goodman, authors of ‘A Mind at Play,’ a fascinating biography, exploring the life and work of Claude Shannon, considered the Architect of the Information Age. Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.Claude Shannon - His Life, Work and Legacy:Claude Shannon laid the foundation for the digit...
2020-12-1040 min
The Story of Software17. The Agile Movement & ScrumIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Brian Kelly, VP of Engineering at FlipDish, as they explore the history and evolution of the agile movement. Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.Agile & The Challenges of Scrum:The Agile Manifesto was published in 2001 and has largely taken the software industry by storm. A 2020 report found that 95% of pa...
2020-12-0133 min
The Story of Software16. Cryptocurrencies and BitcoinIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Joshua Forman, Director of Engineering at Shapeshift, as they explore the evolution of cryptocurrencies and bitcoin. Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.From the very first examples of digital currencies, through the evolution of Bitcoin and subsequent cryptocurrencies, to where it’s all headed - this episode explores the technic...
2020-11-2440 min
The Story of Software15. Online PaymentsIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Colm Lyon, founder of Fire and Realex Payments, as they explore the history of online payments.Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.In 1871, Western Union authorized the ability to send money via wire transfer, which marked the dawn of Fintech and technology-driven payments. And yet, the defining moments of the evolution of online payments will follow towards the end of the 20th and begi...
2020-11-1029 min
The Story of Software14. Finding Answers: Informative Content and the InternetIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Alec Turnbull, VP of Product at Dotdash. They explore how the internet has changed how we seek out and learn new things with specific focus on the 1990s and early 2000s. Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.In 1993, there were only about 130 websites on the internet. A bit...
2020-11-0330 min
The Story of Software13. Educational TechnologyIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by JP Beaudry, Vice President of Engineering at edX, as they explore the history of educational technology.Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.In 2012, edX published their very first online course called ‘Circuits and Electronics’. More than 155 000 learners signed up and over 7200 passed this rigorous MIT course. To fully understand this number...
2020-10-2725 min
The Story of Software12. Online PokerThis week Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis and podcast host, is joined by Aidan Donnelly, a technologist who spent many years in the online poker business.Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.When and what was the first online poker game? As many other platforms have appeared in the market since, what made some of them succeed and others fail?Building an online poker platform means 24/7 availability, 100% accuracy when tracking mone...
2020-10-2030 min
The Story of Software11. The Irish Tech SectorIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO of Zartis, is joined by Sean O’Sullivan, CTO at Engage EHS, as they explore the evolution of the Irish tech sector in the second half of the 20th century. Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.For the past 5 years, Ireland has ranked as the fastest growing economy in the European Union. This is in no small part due to its booming technology sector. In this episode, we explore how the Irish t...
2020-10-1332 min
The Story of Software10. The Evolution of Software ArchitectureIn this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by André Neubauer, CTO at Smava, to discuss software architecture and its evolution throughout the years.Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.We live in a changing world and a changing economy, where the demands of the market and the customers evolve at an incredibly rapid pace. Software development has had to adapt. And a major aspect in adapting is re-thinking about the way software is designed.
2020-10-0621 min
The Story of Software9. Video Games in the 90sIn this episode of our tech podcast, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined once again by John Dennehy, Founder of Zartis, Agreeable and Hirehive, to continue their discussion on the evolution of video games. This time, tackling a new decade - the 90s.The 90s brought in a lot of innovation across the gaming sector. On the games side, we saw the rise of first-shooter games and the further popularization of console and PC games. On the business side, companies were tapping into new demographics, targeting older audiences, while also experimenting with new distribution models, such...
2020-09-2929 min
The Story of Software8. Video Games (1950s - 90s)In this episode of our software podcast, we explore the early days of video games, from the first game in 1952 till the glory days of arcade games.Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.We look into the rise and fall of the early console gaming industry in the 80s. The market collapsed by 97% between 1983 and 1985, as annual revenues across the sector went from 3.2 billion to 100 million. To learn what caused this crash...
2020-09-2221 min
The Story of Software7. George BooleIn this episode of our weekly software podcast, we look at the life and legacy of George Boole. Boole was a 19th century mathematician, whose work laid the theoretical foundation for digital computing as we know it today. We explore his symbolic logic and its impact on the evolution of modern computing - from the logic behind 0s and 1s in the circuits of a computer processor, to the instruction sequences at the basis of modern programming languages.For this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by Albena Krasteva, Head of Growth at Z...
2020-09-0217 min
The Story of Software6. The Dot-com BustThis is the second episode of our two-part podcast series on the Dot-com bubble of the late 90s. While in episode 5 we explored the inflation of the bubble, we are now looking at the bust.Between the years 1995 and 2000, there was a 4-fold increase in the NASDAQ index and a level of VC investment in the sector which has never been seen before or since. As the bubble burst, from peak to trough, there was an 80% decline in the NASDAQ index, which took almost 15 years to recover. More than half of the startups of this period...
2020-08-2526 min
The Story of Software5. The Dot-com BoomIn this two-part series of episodes, we explore the dot-com bubble of the 1990, which has been referred to as the biggest economic rise and fall in business history.In this first podcast episode, we look specifically at the inflation of the dotcom bubble - the social, economic and technological factors that defined the era of innovation, excessive valuations and a noticeably changing work culture. For this podcast episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by John Dennehy, Founder at HireHive, Agreeable and Zartis. Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebran...
2020-08-1828 min
The Story of Software4. Hacker Culture in the 1970sFor this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by John Dennehy, Founder at HireHive and Zartis.Episode 3 had covered the birth of hacker culture in the 50s and 60s. Following up, in this episode we look at how the movement progressed in the 1970s. We explore what happened as the centre of gravity shifted to the West Coast, and specifically Northern California.We look at the pioneering computer networks Arpanet and Darpanet and their French counterpart - Cyclades. The growth in popularity of Unix and C is another pivotal moment of the decade, wh...
2020-08-1126 min
The Story of Software3. Hacker Culture - The Early Days, 1958 - 1970In this episode, we explore Hacker Culture in its early years. We look into the birth of hacker culture in MIT in the late 1950s, and look at the progress of the movement up until 1970. Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has been rebranded to The Story of Software since the recording of this episode.What is Hacker Culture?It is considered hacker culture was born when members of the Tech Model Railroad Club at MIT took an interest in programming. Those were the guys who would physically break into computer labs...
2020-08-0424 min
The Story of Software2. 1945 till the 60s - First Programming Languages, Supercomputers and the Space RaceFor the second episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by Phil Thomas, UI Lead at Zartis.This week, we look at advances in software during the period from 1945 to 1961 - essentially we are looking at the incipient stages of the Cold War, up to the era of the Bay of Pigs invasion. This period is marked by a hypercompetitive duopoly of superpowers - the US and the USSR. We explore how this rivalry created the context for many advancements in technology, including the early days of supercomputers, the space race, NASA, ARPA/DARPA e...
2020-07-2827 min
The Story of Software1. The Origin Story of SoftwareWe start at the start, exploring the dawn of software. From Alan Turing, to Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace - their unique contributions have not only laid the foundations of software as we know it, but in some cases - changed the course of history. For this episode, Padraig Coffey, CEO at Zartis, is joined by Antonio Reher, Tech Lead at Zartis.We hope you enjoy listening and feel free to share any feedback with us: podcast@zartis.com or www.zartis.com.Note: The ‘History of Software’ podcast has b...
2020-07-2113 min
The Story of SoftwareWelcome to The Story of SoftwareSoftware is changing the world in many powerful ways and to understand what software is doing to the world, we need to understand where it comes from.The Story of Software is a bi-weekly podcast looking at the people and technology that have transformed our world. It is hosted by Padraig Coffey, CEO of Zartis and historian by academic background. We hope you enjoy listening and feel free to share any feedback with us: podcast@zartis.com or www.zartis.com.
2020-07-1400 min