Hard Software

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Antonio sits down with Ricky Thomas, Co-founder + CTO of Streamkap to discuss everything from GenAI and agentic hype to cold starts and what's coming for Streamkap. To learn more about Streamkap, find them here- https://app.streamkap.com/. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai

In our first episode of new bem podcast series, beminists: women in early stage startups, Jenny Kwan, Founding Engineer at bem, chats with Erica Clark, Co-founder and CTO of Riveter (YC 24). Jenny and Erica chat about everything from building products that are accessible for non-technical users, navigating early adopter and user experiences in the new LLM age, and Erica’s experience going through...

In this episode of Hard Software , Upal chats about everything from funding to growth and product innovation with Michael Mattheakis, Co-Founder + CTO of Comulate, directly after their Series B announcement. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai

In this episode of Hard Software , Upal and Antonio delve into the revolutionary approaches to software creation with Nima Keivan, CEO and co-founder of Durable. From the limits of traditional code generation to the emergence of neuro-symbolic AI, Nima sheds light on Durable’s mission to elevate software development beyond syntax—into actions, objectives, and real-world results. The conversation e...

In this special holiday episode, bem cofounders Antonio Bustamante and Upal Saha deliver their sharpest takes and funniest moments yet. From Santa hat fashion failures to existential breakfast musings, they tackle everything from the evolution of agents to why AI SDRs might be the worst trend in tech. They also share their hopes for a more pragmatic 2025, reflecting on the lessons learned from the...

In this episode of Hard Software , Upal Saha, co-founder & CTO of bem, dives deep into the unvarnished truths of AI development with Viraj Mehta, co-founder of TensorZero. From navigating the messy realities of deploying LLMs in production to the limits of scaling laws, Viraj unpacks the hard-earned lessons of building robust, resilient AI systems. We explore why magic solutions are a trap, the fa...

In this episode of Hard Software , we sit down with Manish Sinha, co-founder of Cadbury, to explore the complexities of enterprise software onboarding. From streamlining data migrations to tackling the notorious QuickBooks to NetSuite leap, Manish shares his vision for simplifying how businesses implement tools like SAP and Salesforce. Join us as we discuss the current challenges, the future of en...

In this episode of Hard Software , we sit down with Wiley Jones, co-founder of Doss, to explore their bold new approach to enterprise software—what they call the "Anti-ERP ERP." Wiley shares his journey from hardware engineering to building a platform that challenges the rigidity of traditional ERPs, offering businesses more flexibility and control over their systems of record. We discuss the comp...

Boom, achievement unlocked. We have a podcast. "Hard Software", by the bem team, dives into the world of software built to solve the toughest problems in real-life industries. From logistics to fintech, healthcare to insurance, we uncover how engineering teams are transforming legacy systems, automating workflows, and building the next generation of software. Each episode features in-depth intervi...