The Software Leaders Uncensored Podcast

In this episode, Mike Gibson, CTO at Planet DDS, shares insights with host Steve Taplin on managing engineering teams, handling acquisitions, and leveraging AI to accelerate software development in the dental industry. Discover how they navigate technical debt, team organization, and compliance challenges.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Ev Kontsevoy, CEO and co-founder of Teleport, about infrastructure security, identity management, and the future of AI agents. They explore how companies can protect their digital assets in an increasingly complex and AI-driven world.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Scott Swann, CEO of ROC, about building a US-based biometric and AI company, navigating the IPO process, and the challenges of deploying AI across government and commercial markets.

In this episode, Winston Astrachan, CTO of Phobio, shares insights on managing a lean engineering team, navigating industry changes, and leveraging AI responsibly in software development. Discover how a small team can outperform larger competitors and stay agile in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Aaron Mitchell, CEO of HeroDevs, about the challenges and opportunities in the open source industry, the impact of AI, managing remote teams, and maintaining compliance and security in software development.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Matt Moore, CTO and Founder of Chainguard, about building secure open source environments, scaling challenges, and the future of software supply chain security. They explore patterns in software security, remote team management, and product roadmap strategies.

In this episode, Derek Perry, CTO of Sparq, discusses the challenges of engineering, the impact of AI, and strategies for effective backlog management in remote teams. Gain insights into digital transformation, AI adoption, and client problem-solving from a seasoned CTO.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Robert Stewart, CTO of Arbital Health, about the complexities of value-based care in healthcare technology. They explore how AI, data challenges, and industry regulations shape the future of healthcare software development.

In this episode, Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of Gemelli Biotech, shares insights on integrating technology into biotech, overcoming industry challenges, and rapidly scaling a health tech company. Learn how AI, logistics, and domain knowledge drive innovation in healthcare.

In this episode, Trevor Calhoun, CEO of TPN Health, shares insights into building a scalable digital infrastructure for behavioral health, navigating industry regulations, and leveraging AI to improve provider networks and patient outcomes.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Bobby Tahir, a four-time CTO and current CTO Advisor of Aldrich Capital Partners, to explore patterns in engineering leadership, AI adoption, organizational change, and technical debt management. They discuss how AI is transforming product and engineering teams, the challenges of scaling organizations, and strategies for CTOs navigating the evolving tech la...

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Shimon Ben-David, CTO of WEKA, about their innovative high-performance storage solutions for AI and HPC workloads. They discuss the company's growth, technical challenges, industry impact, and leadership insights.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Cary Gahm, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, and Ed Thomas, Co-Founder of GoTu, who share their journey in building an innovative dental staffing platform. They discuss the challenges of scaling, regulatory compliance across states, and leveraging AI and technology to solve industry-specific problems.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Stephen Chen, CTO at NuCompass Mobility, about AI adoption, security challenges, and managing a hybrid engineering team. They explore how technology impacts relocation services, the importance of human elements, and strategies for effective leadership in tech.

In this episode, host Steve Taplin interviews Nathan Strum, CEO of Abby Connect, about the evolving role of AI in customer service. They discuss hybrid models, technical challenges, industry-specific regulations, leadership lessons, and future trends in AI-driven customer support.

In this episode, John Grunas, Director of Technology at Hema-Tec Inc., shares insights on managing technology in healthcare, navigating regulatory challenges, and leveraging AI for healthcare solutions. Discover practical strategies for tech leadership in regulated environments and the future of healthcare technology.

In this episode, Aron England, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Accruent, shares insights on managing a global software organization, integrating AI into development, and leading innovation in the built environment industry.

In this episode, host Steve Taplin interviews Sylvain Kalache, head of AI labs at Rootly AI, and shares insights on how AI is transforming incident management, the role of AI in reliability engineering, and leadership lessons in the era of GenAI. Discover how companies are leveraging AI to improve operational efficiency and the importance of human-centered leadership.

In this episode, host Steve Taplin interviews Joseph Solomon, Director of Engineering at MyOme, and shares insights on scaling engineering teams in the healthcare biotech sector, balancing product development with regulatory compliance, and leveraging AI to accelerate growth.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Abe Jarrett, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Origence, about engineering leadership in FinTech, managing technical debt, team collaboration, and the future of AI in financial services.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Nick Gattuso, Founding Team and Head of Engineering at Somethings, about building and scaling a mental health platform for teens, focusing on engineering strategies, leveraging AI, and maintaining quality at scale.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Wendy Dole, Director of Engineering at Direct Supply, about the intersection of AI, healthcare, and senior living. They explore how technology is transforming the industry, addressing workforce shortages, regulatory challenges, and the future of AI integration.

In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin interviews Bradley Friemel, Vertical CTO - Rentals at Fullsteam, and shares insights on managing multiple SaaS verticals, handling legacy code, leveraging AI for prototyping, and navigating private equity pressures in fintech. Learn practical strategies for technical leadership and innovation.

In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Jonathan LaCour, CTO at Mission Cloud, about navigating acquisitions, building effective remote teams, and leveraging software-as-a-service in a service business. They explore leadership strategies, product development, and the future of AI in tech.

In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Martin Mrugal, CEO of Alchemer, about the evolution of customer feedback platforms, the integration of AI in software development, and the importance of data-driven decision-making in leadership. They discuss the challenges of innovation speed, the future of surveys, and how to build a customer-centric culture. Martin sh...