The Anycast

Matt Levine talks to Paul Colligan, author of the #1 Top Selling "How To Podcast" and CEO of The Podcast Partnership – where he helps people monetize their audience through podcasting. They discuss the evolution of podcasting, ways to make a living from your podcast, and how to give your audience value in exchange for their attention. Guest Paul Colligan shares his podcasting journey from the year...

Full episode launches on October 17

Tech entrepreneur and boat aficionado Kris Beevers joins us for a compelling conversation on Anycast! From his unique lifestyle living on a boat in Singapore to pioneering influential tech startups like NS1 and NetBox Labs, Kris offers an inside look at his extraordinary journey. We unpack the evolution of NetBox, an invaluable open-source network management tool, and its pivotal role in network d...

Welcome to an engaging episode featuring Tom Daly, the renowned New Hampshire tech guru, who shares his exhilarating journey in the tech landscape. From his humble beginnings with a fascination for dial-up ISPs during high school to his significant role at Metro2000 Internet Services, Tom's story is one of passion and persistence. Hear firsthand how he transitioned from tech support to Chief Techn...

Get ready for an extraordinary conversation with Avi Freedman, a trailblazer in the realm of internet infrastructure. Avi recounts his remarkable journey from tinkering with computers in 1978 to launching Philadelphia's first ISP, and his current leadership role at Kentik. With an insider's view on the transition of Kentik towards enterprise solutions, Avi also shares his profound insights into th...

Dive deep into the world of cloud infrastructure and innovative technology sales with our special guest, Greg Moss. From his roots in the Bronx to founding Hook Safe, Greg's journey is an inspiring tale of perseverance and success. Learn about his transition into technology recruiting and his influential roles at Upstack and CloudAdvise. Greg demystifies the complex landscape of cloud infrastructu...

Mehmet Akcin, a seasoned IT veteran from industry giants like Microsoft and Yahoo, joins us on The Anycast to share his riveting journey into entrepreneurship. His inspiring story reveals how personal challenges, such as his son's heart condition and his own eyesight issues, led him to establish EdgeUno, a company that specializes in cloud services and metro networks throughout Latin America. Mehm...

What if your skepticism about a medium turned into admiration? Join us on The Anycast as we sit down with Kurt Mackey, CEO of Fly.io, to explore the transformative journey of podcasting. Kurt revisits the early days of the medium, sharing his invaluable experiences in the startup world. He reveals the delicate balance between fostering autonomy and establishing essential processes within a company...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jay Adelson, a long-time friend and esteemed business leader, as we navigate the complex world of running a business and the pivotal role of venture capital. We reflect on our own journeys, delving into the essence of passion and dedication that drives successful enterprises. Jay demystifies the often misunderstood concept of a "lifestyle business" and...

In this episode of The Anycast, Matt talks to Kristopher Beevers, the CEO of NetBox Labs, a solution that helps companies build and manage complex networks. Previously, Kris co-founded and led NS1, which was acquired by IBM in 2023. They discuss the remarkable rise of open-source projects, why many networking businesses are shifting towards cloud-based solutions, and the opportunities to watch out...

Full episode launches on March 21

In this episode of The Anycast, Matt talks to Thomas Daly, an experienced technologist and the CEO of Big Network, a connectivity platform that securely connects networks and services between people, places, clouds and devices. They discuss where the edge of the internet is located, why DynDNS is still operational, and what Google's announcement about egress fees means for cloud consumers. Tom, a...

Full episode launches on February 8

In this episode of The Anycast, Matt interviews Avi Freedman, the co-founder and CEO of Kentik. Avi has decades of experience as a technologist and networking executive, and he is also a professional poker player. They talk about the future of cloud networking, how to uncover what your customers really want, and the one skill every leader should have. Matt and Avi start the conversation by discuss...

Full episode launches on January 25

In this episode of The Anycast, Matt interviews Greg Moss, the CEO of CloudAdvise and Managing Director of UPSTACK. They talk about cloud infrastructure and why it's important, when to adopt the cloud for your business, and the sales skills to master for a successful career. Greg shares his journey from biomedical engineering to sales, and later founding his own business. What is the cloud? Greg d...

Full episode launches on January 11

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a content delivery network (CDN)? In this enlightening conversation with our guest, Matt Levine, the mastermind behind CacheFly, we dive into the intriguing world of CDNs. Matt shares his journey from the early days of working in the CDN space to establishing his very own company. He paints a vivid picture of how CacheFly expedites web content delive...

In this episode of The Anycast, Matt interviews Mehmet Akcin, CEO of the cloud and connectivity provider, EdgeUno. They talk about Mehmet's journey from working at companies like Microsoft, Yahoo, and SpaceX to starting his own business, the funding strategy that was used for EdgeUno, what makes Latin America a unique market, as well as the role AI plays in Mehmet's work. After having worked for c...

Full episode launches on May 25

In this episode of The Anycast, Matt sits down with Fly.io CEO Kurt Mackey to talk about podcasting, the approach many have toward customer satisfaction, and going toe-to-toe against Amazon's AWS. Matt talks about how, back in 2004-2005, today's guest Kurt Mackey introduced him to something he had never heard of before and that he thought was the dumbest thing he had ever heard: podcasts. Kurt sha...

Full episode launches on May 11

In this episode of The Anycast, Matt sits down with someone he considers a friend and a person who has had three of the world's coolest jobs: Jay Adelson. They have a conversation about Jay's career and influences, his approach to hiring, how Jay sees social media today vs. the beginning, why a caring founder shouldn't be penalized, and more. Jay shares his origin story and how he got to where he...

Full episode launches on April 27

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