The Story of Software
Software is changing the world in many powerful ways. This podcast aims to understand the impact of software from an evolutionary perspective - what came before, what is now and what will be in the future. The Story of Software is a bi-weekly podcast looking at the people and technology that have transformed our world. It is hosted by Ricky Hill, Commercial Director at Zartis and historian by academic background.
Episodes
114 episodes
S04E05 The Story of Evervault
Eoin Boylan, Head of Engineering at Evervault, talks about achieving product-market fit for their product, and the current state of education on payments security and compliance. The Guest:
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Episode 5
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36:41
S04E04 Innovation in Energytech
Tariq Said, Founder and CEO at Amp, talks about the challenges that come with founding an energy analytics company.The Guest:Tariq Said is the Founder and CEO at
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Episode 4
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42:31
S04E03 AI in the Music Industry
David Ronan, Founder & CEO at RoEx, talks about the role of AI in professional music production and some of the controversy that has risen in this space as a result. The Guest:David Ronan is the Founder &...
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Episode 3
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35:21
S04E02 Innovation in patient engagement
The Guest – Michał Węgrzyn, Head of Engineering at PhysitrackMichał Węgrzyn is the Head of Engineering at Physitrack, a cloud-b...
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Episode 2
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36:36
S04E01 Happy Teams, Successful Products
Robert Meaney, Senior Director of Engineering of ABC Glofox, talks about his experience being a tech leader, the fundamentals of happy teams, and how to focus on your product's users.The Guest – Robert Meaney, Senior Direct...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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48:43
S03E35 The Versatile Engineer: How Developers Are Evolving Beyond Code
Peter Orlovacz, CTO at Lemune, talks about how the software profession has evolved, as well as the differences in varying organisations.Lemune, the largest grocery delivery company i...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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39:21
S03E34 The Software Behind Battery Energy Storage Systems
Henrik Lundgren, CTO at Capture Energy, talks about the state of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and the future in this space. The Guest – Henrik Lundgren, CTO at Capture Energy:
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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23:14
S03E33 The Rise of Prescriptive AI
Kristian Mørk Puggaard, CEO at Tembi, talks about the rise of prescriptive intelligence, its real life app...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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28:03
S03E32 Ireland's Investment Landscape
Tom Early, Head of Funding & Scaling Solutions at Enterprise Ireland, talks about the current state of the Irish investment landscape, how investor requirements have changed, and the key areas that companies seeking funding should focus on....
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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47:57
S03E31 Modernising Legacy Payment Technology
The Guest – Krenar Muhidini, Director of Software Development at EMLKrenar Muhidini is the Director of Software Development at EML
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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33:29
S03E30 Navigating AI in Product Management
Marek Krysiuk, CPO at Checkturio, talks about the role of AI in product development, and the intertwining relationship between product and engineering.The Guest – Marek Krysiuk, CPO at Checkturio:
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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53:20
S03E29 The Startup vs Enterprise Mentality
Alex Woodham, the CTO at Net Purpose, talks about the mindset of a startup, how the startup decision process compares to a mature company, and how the VC world has changed the game. The Guest - Alex Woodham, CTO at Net Purpos...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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28:39
S03E28 Launching Innovation: Navigating the Seas of Software Startup Success
Tim Duckett, CPTO at Flagship Founders, talks about his experience in building software startups and what it takes to get your venture off the ground.The Guest – Tim Duckett, CPTO at Flagship Founders:
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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28:49
S03E27 Cultivating Trust: Building a Foundation for Workplace Success
Éric Värnild, VP of Engineering & AI at Paretos, talks about the importance of trust in software development, both internally and externally. The Guest – Éric Värnild, VP of Engineering & AI at Paretos
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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34:42
S03E26 Product Management: Scaling & Strategy
Leeanna 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:
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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29:05
S03E25 Mergers and Acquisitions: Managing the Transition
Aine 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:
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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41:17
S03E24 Scaling and Leading a Business with Purpose
Allan 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:
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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33:49
S03E23 Procurement Tech: Now and What’s to Come
Nick 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:
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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29:30
S03E22 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:
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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28:09
S03E21 Text Marketing, AI, & Black Friday
István 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:
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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36:24
S03E20 Optimising DevOps Processes
Brit Myers, VP of Engineering at System Initiative, talks about her experiences in improving business outcomes through DevOps practices.
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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25:09
S03E19 Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
David 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:
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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39:43
S03E18 Scaling Visualfabriq & AI-Enabled Revenue Forecasting
Alexander Safonov, CTO at Visualfabriq talks about his experience in scaling the company, and the complex process of revenue forecasting using Artificial Intelligence.Alexander ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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33:26
S03E17 Managing Transformation
Lisa 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 Produc...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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45:46
S03E16 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 Unlea...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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23:19