The Story of Software

Tim Duckett, CPTO at Flagship Founders, talks about his experience in building software startups and what it takes to get your venture off the ground. The Guest – Tim Duckett, CPTO at Flagship Founders: Tim Duckett is the CPTO at Flagship Founders , a Berlin-based company builder that partners with ambitious founding teams to build agile and scalable solutions for the global maritime market. Tim h...

Éric Värnild, VP of Engineering & AI at Paretos,  talks about the importance of trust in software development, both internally and externally.  The Guest – Éric Värnild, VP of Engineering & AI at Paretos Éric Värnild is the VP of Engineering & AI at Paretos , a company providing the leading forecasting and optimization technology for controlling complex supply chain processes. Éric  ha...

Leeanna Pitt, CPO at Gener8, talks about her experiences in scaling product management from early stage companies through to growth, exit and beyond. The Guest - Leeanna Pitt, CPO at Gener8: Leeanna Pitt is the CPO at Gener8 , a London-based company that empowers users to understand, control and be rewarded for their data. Previously she led the product department and successfully scaled and exite...

Aine Buckley, Director of Engineering, ERP, at the Access Group talks about Mergers & Acquisitions, having been part of an acquired business and now being on the acquiring side. The Guest: Aine Buckley, The Access Group: Aine Buckley is the Director of Engineering for ERP at the Access Group , one of the largest providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in...

Allan Noer, CTO at Agreena, talks about the mission that drives his work at Agreena, and the lessons learned during the company's growth trajectory.  The Guest – Allan Noer, CTO at Agreena: Allan Noer, is the CTO at Agreena , a Copenhagen-based company providing a platform that supports farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture by issuing third-party verified carbon certificates...

Nick Verkroost, CEO at Canopy, talks about the current state of the procurement software industry and his predictions for what’s next in this space The Guest – Nick Verkroost, CEO at Canopy: Nick Verkroost is the CEO at Canopy , an innovative supplier relationship management platform that gives procurement teams complete visibility of their supplier data and eliminates manual administration. With...

 Laura Tacho, CTO at DX, talks about successful cross functionality between engineering and product teams, including roadmapping and identifying value for your business.    The Guest - Laura Tacho, CTO at DX: Laura Tacho is the CTO at DX , a developer insights platform built specifically for leaders of internal developer productivity and/or platform teams. Laura is also an engineering leadership c...

István Kovács, CTO at Recart, talks about the role of AI in text marketing, and how companies change their marketing strategies in the lead up to Black Friday. The Guest - István Kovács, CTO at Recart: István Kovács is the CTO at Recart , a Budapest-based text marketing company that manages your SMS marketing through the use of AI. István has over 15 years of experience working in software develop...

  Brit Myers , VP of Engineering at System Initiative , talks about her experiences in improving business outcomes through DevOps practices. The Guest - Brit Myers, VP of Engineering, System Initiative: Brit Myers is the VP of Engineering at System Initiative, a collaborative power tool designed to remove the paper cuts from DevOps work. Brit is a technology leader with over a decade of experience...

David Lush, an experienced CTO with 19 years of experience, talks about two pivotal areas in scaling teams: attracting and retaining tech talent.   The Guest - David Lush, CTO: David Lush has held leadership roles in the software space for over 19 years, and he specialises in scaling software teams. Having worked with international market giants such as Visa, as well as technology startups, David...

Alexander Safonov, CTO at Visualfabriq talks about his experience in scaling the company, and the complex process of revenue forecasting using Artificial Intelligence. Alexander Safonov is the CTO of Visualfabriq , an innovative company providing revenue forecasting and optimisation software to its customers in the consumer-packaged goods industry. Alexander is an experienced CTO with a proven tra...

Lisa Schnettler, an experienced CPO with 15+ years of experience, talks about her career in product management, and the lessons learned while leading teams through significant transformations. The Guest - Lisa Schnettler, Chief Product Officer: Lisa Schnettler is an experienced Chief Product Officer with over 15 years of experience as a technology product development and management leader. Lisa sp...

 Ivar Conradi Østhus, CTO and CPO at Unleash, joins us to talk about his experiences when creating Unleash, and lessons learned on the route to efficient software development. The Guest - Ivar Conradi Østhus, CTO and CPO at Unleash:  Ivar Conradi Østhus , is the Chief Technology and Product Officer at Unleash , an open-source feature management software, built with large enterprises in mind. Ivar...

Meet Ricky Hill, Commercial Director at Zartis, who joins the Story of Software as our new co-host!

Ian Brady, Head of Talent Acquisition for EMEA & APAC at Zoom, talks about global market trends, the impact of AI, and the evolving demand for skilled talent in the tech industry. The Guest - Ian Brady, Head of Talent Acquisition for EMEA & APAC at Zoom: Ian Brady is the head of talent acquisition for EMEA & APAC at Zoom , the household name for video conferencing. Ian has extensive ex...

Radhika Åberg, CTO at Fundler, joins our podcast to talk about her career path, and the challenges she has faced as a technology leader. Radhika Åberg is the CTO at Fundler , a Stockholm-based company that provides a platform allowing private investors to manage their savings portfolios. Radhika is a leader with over 20 years of IT experience in product development, infrastructure and IT managemen...

 Sebastian Stadil, CEO at Scalr, talks about his experience navigating through the undulating tech sector, and the changing fortunes of the cities that have served as the backdrop. The Guest - Sebastian Stadil, CEO at Scalr: Sebastian Stadil is the Co-founder and CEO of Scalr , a San Francisco-based cloud computing company specialising in automation and collaboration software for Terraform. Sebast...

Ganesh Krishnan, Co-Founder and CEO at Anzenna, talks about all things cybersecurity, including current trends and innovations we can expect to see next. Ganesh Krishnan is the Co-Founder and CEO at Anzenna , an innovative cybersecurity startup that focuses on empowering an organisation's employees to make them more security aware. Ganesh has over 25 years of experience protecting the digital...

Kateryna Gridina, Engineering Manager at Jodel, shares her own career journey in the tech sector, and her insights on career progression towards becoming a tech leader. The Guest - Kateryna Gridina, Engineering Manager, Jodel: Kateryna Gridina is an Engineering Manager at Jodel , a Berlin-based company building a platform that is creating a unique way for people to share and connect at a local lev...

 Matthias Heicke, CTO & Co-Founder at Sweap, takes us through his experience growing Sweap, and the effect of the recent pandemic on the events industry.  The Guest: Matthias Heicke is the CTO & Co-Founder at Sweap , a Berlin-based company on a mission to provide functional and innovative software solutions for organisations who want to make events an essential part of their marketing stra...

Daniella Rhodes Lorenzo, Founding Member at Toqio, joins our podcast to talk about her experiences in growing her career and business. The Guest - Daniella Rhodes Lorenzo, Founding Member at Toqio: Daniella Rhodes Lorenzo is a Founding Member and the Director of Strategy and Innovation at Toqio , a fintech platform ​that gives companies the ability to create and launch fully branded banking or fin...

Daniel Gebler, CTO of Picnic, joins our podcast to talk about the intersection of tech and business teams and how to optimise collaboration across departments. The Guest - Daniel Gebler, Founder & CTO, Picnic: Daniel is the Chief Technology Officer and Founder of Picnic , the world’s fastest-growing online supermarket. Daniel has vast experience working across leadership roles leading engineer...

Daniel Flax , Head of Sales & Distribution Technology at MassMutual , joins our podcast to discuss the ever-growing role of technology in the financial services sector. MassMutual is a Fortune 500 life insurance and financial services company founded in 1851.  The Impact of Technology in Financial Services: Technology plays a pivotal role in the financial services market, revolutionizing the w...

Nikolaos Tsanakas , Head of Software Development at Digital Automotive , shares his extensive experience in setting up DevOps teams practices, particularly for small and medium enterprises.  Nikolaos is the Head of Software Development at Digital Automotive, a Munich-based company providing a strategy and sales management platform focused on the growth of automotive suppliers. Nikolaos has extensi...

David Gregor, CTO at Denizen, shares his experiences in building and nurturing a healthy company culture in remote teams. David Gregor is the Chief Technology Officer at Denizen , a Berlin-based company helping companies monetize unused office space by providing flexible workspaces for teams and individuals. David has over 10 years of experience in software engineering and he specializes in findin...