DiscoPosse Podcast

This was a great conversation with Alex Bunardzic. Alex has built platforms and teams for decades, and has been at the forefront of driving agile, iterative software development with a systems thinking mindset.  We talk about how AI agents are changing software development, and everything from the end of "code fetishism" to new risks of nondeterministic agents that can fake outputs. We cover pract...

In this episode, Ari Weil of Akamai discusses why AI at the edge matters now, how Akamai is deploying distributed GPUs and edge compute to enable real-time inference, and what developers and businesses should consider when building agentic systems. We cover practical examples, security and trust concerns, the shifting landscape from cloud to edge, and how Akamai’s network and developer tools make...

A fun deep dive interview with Jon Reeve, CPO and co-founder of Control Theory, about the evolution from monitoring to observability and how AI and sentiment analysis are changing how teams find issues in logs. They discuss Gonzo (an open-source terminal tool), Dstl8 (the always-on SaaS), edge analysis that distills logs in real time without storing everything, and meeting developers where they wo...

This episode explores why infrastructure automation remains a live problem in 2025, focusing on bare-metal operations, Kubernetes, and the rise of AI workloads. Rob Hirschfeld , CEO and Founder of Rackn, discuss RackN’s approach with Digital Rebar , the importance of repeatable processes, and why heterogeneity in data centers is valuable. Topics include immutable infrastructure, rack-scale automat...

We interviewed Paweł Kowalczyk, CTO of Halo Radius, about designing and operating highly scalable software, the shift from product teams to consulting, and the importance of long-term partnerships and knowledge transfer. They also dig into the realities of AI adoption, why data infrastructure and the right metrics matter, how to choose tools and architectures, and how to build maintainable platfor...

We sit down with Milou Meier, a seasoned cybersecurity and privacy lawyer who specializes in compliance and serves as a fractional chief compliance officer. Milu shares her journey from working in-house to founding her own company, Compliance Counsel, where she helps tech startups and other organizations navigate the complex world of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and FedRA...

This was a fantastic conversation with Dr. Carla Fowler, founder of THAXA Executive Coaching. In this episode, Dr. Fowler shares her unique journey from the field of academic medicine to becoming a pioneering executive coach. She shares how she uses performance science to help leaders across industries achieve their full potential and navigate uncertainties with confidence. Explore the dynamic jou...

Join in the fun chat on the fascinating world of tech entrepreneurship with Jess Pely, founder of the innovative company Loyee.ai . Discover how a chance encounter at a New York event led to this engaging conversation about the intricacies of the tech ecosystem and the unexpected pathways to success. Jess shares her unique journey, from growing up in Germany as a child of immigrants, to pursuing a...

Join us in this captivating episode of the DiscoPosse Podcast as we sit down with Andrew Amann, the CEO and founder of NineTwoThree AI Studio. With a unique journey that spans from engineering nuclear submarines to founding a successful AI studio, Andrew shares his rich experiences and insights into the world of AI product development, and his storied past, including how his innovative spirit led...

Join Eric as he engages in a captivating conversation with Evgeny, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with 20 years of experience. Beyond his technical acumen, Evgeny is passionate about the interplay between hard and soft skills, a theme he explores in his latest book. As a consultant and media producer, Evgeny shares insights on how to effectively communicate complex ideas, drawing from his experie...

Join Ayush Garg, founder of AnswerThis.io, on the Disco Posse Podcast as he shares his journey from a college student with a passion for science to an innovative entrepreneur. Discover how Ayush is leveraging large language models to transform the research landscape and accelerate scientific progress for humanity. In this enlightening episode, Ayush and the host delve into the inefficiencies of tr...

Join us on this engaging episode of the DiscoPosse Podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of remote work and human-centric technology with Jacob Gorm Hansen, co-founder and CTO of Jamscape. Explore the innovative solutions Jamscape is bringing to the table, designed to transform the way distributed teams collaborate and communicate. Jacob shares his incredible journey from starting his firs...

Join Alex Hobcraft , founder of AWH Marketing, as he reconnects with the DiscoPosse Podcast. Alex takes us on a journey through his entrepreneurial path, starting from a humble music school in 2009 to becoming a marketing expert. Discover how Alex navigated the challenges of the 2008 economic crash, scaled his business, and learned the importance of hyperlocal marketing. Alex shares invaluable ins...

In this episode, Karina Klever, founder of Klever Compliance , shares her extensive experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). With a career spanning over three decades, Karina delves into the fundamentals of GRC, breaking down complex concepts and offering practical insights on streamlining compliance processes. She emphasizes the importance of creating tailored policies, managing vend...

Welcome to the DiscoPosse Podcast! In this episode, hosts Milou and Brian join Eric for an engaging conversation about their exciting new podcast, Socializing Security . They discuss the challenges and joys of starting a podcast, the intricate world of security and compliance, and the diverse experiences that led them here. Listen in as Brian and Milou share their backgrounds in IT and compliance,...

Join us on the DiscoPosse Podcast as we welcome back Shira Shamban, CEO and co-founder of Solvo . Shira shares the journey of Solvo's evolution, the challenges of pivoting a tech startup, and the importance of maintaining a positive company culture. Dive into the intricacies of selling security solutions to developers and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how Solvo has adapted to market...

In this episode of the DiscoPosse Podcast , Jack Naglieri , the founder of Panther Labs , shares the journey of his company from a single platform to a leading cloud-based SIEM solution. He discusses the strategies businesses can employ in the changing landscape of cybersecurity and data collection. The episode delivers invaluable insights for anyone interested in cybersecurity, data strategies, a...

Welcome to an episode of the DiscoPosse Podcast, where we explore the complex topic of compliance and technology with Bryan Caplin, Chief Revenue Officer of Thoropass . Bryan discusses his 25-year journey in sales and sales leadership roles, detailing his experiences from CEB (now a part of Gartner), Axiom Law, up to his new role at  Thoropass. Learn about the evolving compliance industry and the...

Dr. Shmuel Kliger, the founder of Causely.io , discusses his journey in the IT industry and the development of Causely. With a strong focus on reducing labor associated with IT operations, Dr. Kliger emphasizes the importance of understanding causality and building intelligent systems to drive insights and actions in complex IT environments. He highlights the need to focus on purpose-driven analyt...

EriK Peterson, CTO and founder of CloudZero, discusses the pivotal concept that every engineering decision is essentially a buying decision. He shares his journey from sales engineer to product manager, highlighting the critical need for considering cost as a nonfunctional requirement in software development. Erik emphasizes understanding unit economics, visualizing costs in terms of business impa...

Ymir Vigfusson, a former hacker turned cybersecurity entrepreneur, discusses the importance of understanding cybersecurity attack motivations and adopting a proactive approach to security education. He introduces Keystrike, a technology enhancing security by verifying user actions through physical interaction with computers, aiming for a seamless yet effective security solution that prioritizes po...

Randy Crabtree is the co-Founder of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax, Host of the Unique CPA Podcast and Bridging the Gap Conference, Keynote Speaker, and listed among the Top 100 Most Influential in Accounting. Growth through generalization vs growth through specialization is a common decision tree we get stuck in. Randy shares great, practical insights on how developing a niche has been the most profitab...

Sean Falconer is currently Head of Marketing at Skyflow . Prior to Skyflow, Sean led developer relations for Google’s Business Communications product suite, founded Proven.com and was a Postdoctoral student in Bioinformatics at Stanford University. Sean is both a fantastic technologist and a storyteller, which makes him a great person to learn from. We chat on the challenges of securing and protec...

Gerry Neu from Tecflair joins for a fun discussion into the most important thing that a technology buyer/user should understand: being a good partner. Gerry brings true humility and pragmatism to his approach to building outcome-focused solutions using strong human and technology partnerships. It's a master class in how to delight customers and to be a solid supporter of your own alliance partners...

Leena Joshi is the co-founder & CEO at CloseFactor, helping sales teams multiply and accelerate their pipeline. This is a fantastic chat covering how we build human intelligence into automation and how to create good behaviors in the organization with technology and people. This episode is brought to you by the fine folks at Veeam Software , GTM Delta , and Diabolical Coffee !