BYOD - Bring your own Direction

In this episode, we recap Atlassian’s Team ’25 conference in Barcelona.  Learn why the company is calling 2025 the dawn of a “system of work” as we explore game‑changing AI announcements, including the end‑of‑life of Data Center, Atlassian Rovo’s unified search, Confluence whiteboards and new Jira Service Management virtual agents.  Guest interviews with Alex and Rodney offer candid reactions and...

When Sabrina joined catworkx in 2018, she was one of three people doing everything from making coffee to writing invoices. Today, she manages global partnerships for a 260+ person company across multiple time zones. But here's the twist: there was no playbook for building partner management from scratch. In this episode, discover: How to categorize and filter hundreds of vendor requests using reve...

What happens when you abandon all meetings and go fully asynchronous? Kit Friend, Global Change Maker of the Year and Atlassian Champion, reveals the surprising results of his radical experiments at Accenture. In this episode, discover: Why LEGO blocks might be the best meeting tool you've never tried The lonely truth about async collaboration (and how to fix it) How to make AI meaningful for...

Join Björn Döhler in conversation with Katharina Alt, Head of Atlassian Services at Seibert, as they explore the challenges of leading distributed teams across multiple countries while navigating the rapidly evolving Atlassian ecosystem. In this episode, discover: How Seibert transformed from 110 to 500 employees across Germany, Austria, Denmark, France, and the US Strategies for managing distribu...

Summary In this episode, Björn and Julie discuss the strategic shift of Elements towards ITSM, the challenges of focusing on a single vertical, and the impact of acquisitions in the Atlassian ecosystem. They explore the importance of customer feedback, co-creation, and the evolving pricing strategies in the marketplace. Julie shares insights on maintaining a human-sized company culture while navig...

Guest: Andreas, Co-founder of Yasoon Host: Björn Döhler In this episode of the BYOD (Bring Your Own Dedication) podcast, Björn sits down with Andreas from Yasoon to explore the story behind building high-quality software integrations between Microsoft and Atlassian products. From the accidental beginnings of their first Jira Outlook add-in to becoming a solution provider in the Atlassian ecosystem...

In this episode of the BYOD Podcast , host Björn sits down with Hubert, the founder and CEO of AppForge , to explore the Atlassian ecosystem, the evolution of Agile tools, and the future of AI integration in Jira . Hubert shares his unplanned yet rewarding journey into the Atlassian marketplace, discussing the power of community engagement , the challenges of transitioning to cloud , and strategic...

In this episode of BYOD (Bring Your Own Direction) , Björn sits down with Marion from SoftComply to uncover the real challenges and innovations in compliance for startups . From navigating regulations in AI-powered healthcare to the myth of multitasking , Marion shares insights on making compliance efficient, strategic, and even exciting . They explore deregulation trends, risk management in softw...

Join us for a special session of the BYOD Podcast, where we sit down with the one and only Fun Man Andy to unpack the latest Atlassian ecosystem updates, event strategies, and the fine line between diligence and discipline in business.👀 What to expect: ✅ Insights from Atlas Camp – what’s shaking up the Atlassian ecosystem ✅ Event strategy 101 – how to make conferences work for your business ✅...

In this episode of the BYOD podcast, Björn interviews Jack, the CEO of Capable, discussing his journey from consulting to building a successful Atlassian marketplace app. They explore the challenges of scaling a startup, the importance of customer-centric development, and the impact of AI on the Atlassian ecosystem. Jack shares insights on effective agile ceremonies, the significance of active lis...

Join Björn, Co-CEO of resolution, as he sits down with Chris Boys, CEO of Umano, to discuss the secrets behind high-performing teams, embracing change, and optimizing developer experience. Learn about Chris’s journey, Umano’s innovative approach to team performance, and their exciting expansion into the Indian market. Sponsored by NASA – Not Another Stand-Up App – making Agile meetings efficient a...