Episode 99: Catering to Startups, with Robert Reeves
Whitney and Coté talk with Robert Reeves about startups, catering, the Austin's tech scene, and the business of open source over the past 20 years. A sampling: Robert share some stories of early startup adventures and strategic moves, behind the scenes catering rock festivals, and the importance of geography for starting your career in tech. Check out the video version of this episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_4WiWPZeyc) if you prefer that kind of thing.
Find Robert in LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertreeves/).
Podcast banner art from r/CanadianGraffiti, November, 2015 (https://www.reddit.com/r/CanadianGraffiti/comments/3tbo3e/never_give_up_austin_texas/). Special Guest: Robert Reeves.
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Episode 98: From OpenStack to Kubernetes, extreme transparency at GitLab, tech startup marketing, with Melissa Smolensky
Whitney and Coté tour through a couple decades of tech infrastructure history with Melissa Smolensky, whose marketing career spans Rackspace, GitLab, CoreOS, and the CNCF, among other places. They explore the OpenStack/Kubernetes evolution, how "radical transparency" actually functions in corporate settings, and the shifting landscape of tech marketing—from thought leadership to the changing role of industry analysts. Plus, they compare notes on the distinctive flavors of Austin and Portland tech scenes.
Find Melissa in LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-smolensky/).
You can also watch the video version of this episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9KMqNhwv8) if you prefer that kind of thing. Special Guest: Melissa Smolensky.
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Episode 97: The Business and Ethics of Open Source, with Emily Omier
In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Emily Omier, a consultant specializing in open source strategy and product management for businesses. They discuss the initial reactions and learning curve of new tech entrants to open source, the advantages and potential disadvantages of building a business around open-source software, and the ethical considerations in this space. Emily also goes over her experiences running a conference for open source founders and her insights into the challenges of commercializing open-source projects. They also discuss the importance of security, maintaining a balance between open source ideals and business interests, and practical advice for making open-source business models successful.
You can watch the video of this recording as well (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL2wFyzjuPc), if you prefer that kind of thing.
Find out more about and from Emily: her consultancy (https://www.emilyomier.com); her podcast, The Business of Open Source (https://www.emilyomier.com/podcast); LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyomier/); The New Stack writing (https://www.linkedin.com/in/EmilyOmier/); and she has a well traveled, IRL-background (https://www.emilyomier.com/about-2). Special Guest: Emily Omier.
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Episode 96: Learning, teaching, tech certifications, and napkin culture in Singapore, with Mumshad Mannambeth
In this video, Coté and Whitney talk about tech education and learning with Mumshad Mannambeth. There's talk about certifications, but also how teaching online works and what it's like when it scales up to millions of people. Plus, Coté tries to figure out how to get access to more napkins.
You can also watch the video of this interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coUgwtFgJRA) form if you prefer that kind of thing.
Check out KodeKloud (https://kodekloud.com) and Mumshad in LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmumshad/). Special Guest: Mumshad Mannambeth.
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Episode 95: Success in Tech, Content Creation, & Corporate Influence, with Hazel Weakly
In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Hazel Weakly about the unexpected success of content, the influence of corporate interests in open source, and the importance of emotional vulnerability in the tech industry. Hazel shares her experiences transitioning as a trans woman in tech, how her interactions changed post-transition, and the need for emotional connections and support. They also get into the Kubernetes ecosystem, corporate capture, and the role of legibility in software development.
Find all of Hazel's stuff on her home page on the World Wide Web (https://hazelweakly.me).
Special Guest: Hazel Weakly.
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