Jess Haberman

The Tech Pubcast

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The Tech Pubcast is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to write and publish a technical book. Hosted by literary agent for former acquisitions editor, Jess Haberman, each episode features candid conversations with published authors about the process, the payoffs, and the parts no one talks about—from time and money to career impact and common misconceptions. If you’re thinking about writing a book, or wondering whether it’s actually worth it, this show is for you.

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Jess Haberman

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Writing, Teaching, and Building Multiple Startups | Thomas Nield 09.07.2026 27:52

Thomas Nield has written books for O’Reilly, Packt, and Manning while teaching AI, building software, and launching a software AND hardware startup. In this episode of the Tech Pubcast , Thomas joins Jess Haberman to talk about what he has learned from working with different technical publishers and how he manages to keep writing while juggling several ambitious projects. They discuss: How O’Reill...

AI Needs Guardrails: Governance, Hallucinations, and Technical Writing | Paige Roberts 17.06.2026 28:22

What happens when companies adopt AI faster than they can govern it? In this episode of the Tech Pubcast, Jess Haberman sits down with analyst, author, and AI governance expert Paige Roberts to discuss the risks and realities of modern AI systems. They explore: Why AI governance matters Hallucinations, security risks, and enterprise adoption When AI helps writers and when it gets in the way The fu...

Why Learning Python Still Matters in the Age of AI | John Wengler 04.06.2026 27:48

What happens when AI can write code for you? Is learning Python still worth the effort? In this episode of Tech Pubcast, Jess Haberman sits down with author John Wengler to discuss his new book, Automate Excel with Python . John shares how a challenge from his employer led him to teach himself Python, why he documented the journey in a book, and what he learned about publishing, marketing, and tec...

Building an AI-Native Organization | Jacob Miller & Jeremy Mumford 21.05.2026 29:06

What does it actually mean to build an AI-native organization? In this episode of the Tech Pubcast , Jess Haberman talks with Jacob Miller and Jeremy Mumford about writing a practical AI leadership book designed to stay relevant long after today’s tools become obsolete. They discuss: Why “interesting” AI projects often fail to deliver value The biggest mistakes companies make when adopting AI How...

Why Author Platform Matters More than Your Idea | Ryan Dolley 07.05.2026 38:40

Writing a technical book is a career milestone. It is also a long, demanding process that requires far more than technical expertise. In this episode of the Tech Pubcast, literary agent and former acquisitions editor Jess Haberman sits down with Ryan Dolley , analytics leader, content creator, and first-time author of AI Analytics for Business Intelligence , to talk about what it actually takes to...

Why Writing a Technical Book Won’t Make You Money | Dave Langer 22.04.2026 36:09

Welcome to the very first episode of Tech Pubcast : a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to write and publish a technical book. In this episode, host Jess Haberman (literary agent and former acquisitions editor) sits down with Microsoft Excel MVP Dave Langer to unpack the full journey of writing a tech book, from idea to publication and everything in between. Dave shares what it’s actu...