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In this episode with Christina Caljé, we examine the agile mindset critical for tech startup success. Discover how entrepreneurs learn from failures and decide when to pivot. We discuss practical strategies for navigating the investment lifecycle, offering valuable lessons for tech professionals
Connect with Christina Caljé:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscalj
https://www.christinacalje.com
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/-FWCbSAEiF8
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:29 - Biking experiences
00:02:14 - Sustainability startups at the VU
00:03:48 - Students managing crisis scenario's with ChatGPT
00:06:15 - Mentoring startup founders
00:08:24 - Having an advisory role to startups
00:11:16 - Many opportunities to give back
00:12:39 - What Christina looks for in startups
00:16:23 - Catalysts for the undercapitalized
00:18:26 - When to invest in entrepreneurs
00:21:33 - The fine line of conviction
00:23:43 - Working towards an exit, or not?
00:25:51 - When circumstances change, your goal might change
00:26:56 - Different VC models
00:30:04 - Different skills for organizational stages
00:33:32 - Serial Founders
00:36:01 - The weight of responsibilities
00:38:35 - Learning from failures
00:40:54 - How Autheos evolved
00:43:54 - Learning from diversity
00:46:31 - Patrick worked with Autheos previously
In this episode, Arjan discusses the hard-earned lessons from his failed startup and how they informed his successful pivot to YouTube. Learn about the realities of startup risks, the value of user engagement, and the strategies that helped him grow a digital audience.
Connect with Arjan Egges:
https://www.youtube.com/@ArjanCodes
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjanegges
References:
The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/SpFQYgB1kf4
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:33 - Arjan is thinking about starting a podcast
00:02:18 - Teaching game development
00:04:36 - Teaching and researching
00:06:57 - The value of teaching
00:08:35 - Patrick wanted to do Game Development
00:09:56 - Starting a first company
00:13:36 - 90% of startups fail
00:15:23 - Shattering your ego
00:17:06 - Healthy optimism
00:18:41 - Letting go of your ideas
00:19:49 - Why Arjan's first company failed
00:24:14 - Pivoting and still it didn't work
00:26:30 - The value of talking to your users
00:27:44 - The Black Swan and the unpredictable
00:30:09 - Risk vs. reward
00:32:53 - How Arjan started on YouTube
00:37:43 - Going viral on Reddit
00:38:43 - Digital education and YouTube
00:41:00 - Getting fixated on YouTube metrics
00:42:47 - Negative comments on YouTube
00:44:25 - How Arjan expanded his team and content
00:47:47 - Learning to work with an editor
00:50:36 - Content and development cycle
00:54:33 - Automatic feedback collection
00:56:31 - Final thoughts
Jelle Niemantsverdriet joins us in this episode to discuss how the mindset around security is evolving, both from organisations and from professionals. My favourite takeaway is that security is on the same path as testing and becoming part of quality in software development.
Connect with Jelle Niemantsverdriet:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelleniemantsverdriet
https://twitter.com/jelle_n
References:
Digital Defense Report - https://www.microsoft.com/nl-nl/security/security-insider/microsoft-digital-defense-report-2023
Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) - https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir/?CMP=OOH_SMB_OTH_22222_MC_20200501_NA_NM20200079_00001
Sidney Dekker - https://sidneydekker.com
Kelly Shortridge - https://kellyshortridge.com/blog/
Chaos Engineering - https://www.securitychaoseng.com
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/A7DS1KCw6dY
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:25 - Security is a matter of software quality
00:02:19 - Security way of working
00:04:37 - Professional pride
00:06:53 - Layers of defense, or excuse?
00:09:05 - The industrial revolution in IT
00:10:48 - Security as speciality
00:13:18 - Collaborating with the security department
00:14:29 - Building bridges
00:16:22 - Willingness to listen
00:19:29 - Scenario analysis workshops
00:21:01 - Unpredictable human behaviour
00:23:21 - Seemless and friction in security solutions
00:25:28 - Instant cake
00:26:38 - Red, blue and purple teaming
00:28:34 - Exploring the boundaries in AI
00:31:38 - Gamified security
00:32:46 - With risk comes reward
00:36:17 - Security costs vs. benefit
00:38:49 - Frequent password changes
00:41:20 - Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
00:43:55 - Sidney Dekker - Human error doesn't exist
00:46:23 - Kelly Shortridge - Sensemaking
00:47:14 - Sharing knowledge around security
Roman shares his insight and experience in field of Product Management and People Management. We discuss the attributes of a great product manager. Crucial skills to learn and attributes that are harder to learn.
Next to that, Roman shares he's had many roles in the tech industry. Some with people management responsibilities and some fully without. Luckily all experience matters, but what drives him to switch roles in the first place?
Listen in to find out!
Connect with Roman Arcea:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcea
https://twitter.com/sidthen
References:
Roman's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8UlhL33fsz-4g1cJbzaDjg
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/kaB7ezE-8tA
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:21 - Roman loves surfing
00:02:43 - Surfing in NL
00:04:49 - Patrick's first surf experience
00:06:26 - Surfing made Roman a better Product Manager
00:08:18 - What makes a great product manager
00:09:58 - Comfort in ambiguity
00:11:33 - Thinking through alternatives
00:12:38 - Influencing others
00:14:29 - Including different perspectives
00:16:50 - Listening to the essence
00:20:27 - A big vision
00:23:38 - Don't be too dogmatic
00:25:43 - How to create a product vision
00:27:28 - A product vision should be simple and clear
00:31:45 - Moving in and out of people management
00:34:56 - Unlocking options for people
00:37:10 - Everyone has goals
00:40:00 - Structured process of coaching
00:42:25 - Lack of will
00:44:37 - Enabling others as people manager
00:45:26 - Why it's worth investing in people
00:46:28 - Switching roles in an organization
00:51:02 - Big thanks to Roman!
Massi shares his insight and experience in field of Data Science and AI. We discuss how the field has evolved and how you can distinguish yourself, build up your network and grow as fast as possible.
If you're just starting out as a data scientist, or in the tech field, this episode is for you!
Connect with Massimiliano Ungheretti:
https://linkedin.com/in/massimilianoungheretti
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/qMD5lJ5iiFA
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:25 - The habit of taking daily walks
00:02:08 - Smokers at work
00:03:33 - Catching baddies at ING
00:06:26 - Being in over your head
00:09:24 - Finding Comfort as a Data Scientist
00:13:22 - What Massi is doing with GenAI at TomTom
00:15:05 - Finding fulfillment in outcomes
00:18:16 - Asking for feedback
00:19:06 - How have Data Science has evolved
00:23:02 - Data Scientist and. other data roles
00:25:20 - Qualifying as Data Scientist
00:26:18 - From meetups to a first Data Science job
00:29:53 - How to distinguish yourself as Data Scientist
00:33:18 - What to put in your portfolio
00:35:21 - Data Science interviews
00:37:57 - Handling rejection from technical interviews
00:41:17 - How to grow as fast as possible
00:46:08 - Feedback that has stuck with Massi
00:47:49 - Way of working as Data Scientists
00:52:28 - Experimenting and managing expectations
In this episode, Dennis and I and discusses his transition to Microsoft, the impact of developer productivity, and the evolution of the architect's role in tech. Tune in for insights on creating value in cloud-native technology and navigating the balance between autonomy and structured platform engineering.
Connect with Dennis van de Laar:
https://linkedin.com/in/dennis-van-de-laar-0374b4
References:
Pace-layered Application Strategy - https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/pace-layered-application-strategy
Jim Wilt - Five Pillars of IT Architecture - https://iasaglobal.org/Services/Public/TOPICS/Iasa_Five_Pillars_Presentation.aspx
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/UumRYf4WVsk
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:26 - Dennis worked with JP (Xebia NL MD)
00:01:03 - Executive Briefing Center
00:01:43 - How Dennis ended up at Microsoft
00:04:01 - Joining a team focussed on Cloud Native Technology
00:06:22 - Creating win-wins
00:08:36 - Focus on adding value
00:11:02 - Gartner's Pace-Layered Application Strategy
00:14:15 - Low code and innovation
00:17:15 - Low code has a bad rep
00:18:21 - Patrick's experience with GenAI
00:19:52 - The value of Microsoft Copilot
00:22:16 - Common customer productivity challenges
00:25:07 - Exploring Platform Engineering
00:26:41 - Developer Productivity linked to Innovation
00:28:25 - Losing autonomy with Platform Engineering
00:30:01 - Focus on Tech, People and Process
00:31:28 - Sharing experiences on way of working
00:33:42 - Letting go of your ideas
00:34:30 - The role of an architect is evolving
00:36:38 - Jim Wilt and human dynamics
00:38:57 - When to push and pull
00:41:51 - The best ideas don't always win
00:44:09 - Include people along your journey
00:45:36 - Final thoughts
Connect with Ruben Spruijt:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rspruijt
https://twitter.com/rspruijt
Mentioned References:
Videos from Ruben's digital twin - https://www.youtube.com/@dizzion-frame/videos
Dizzion - https://www.dizzion.com
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/AfPxmTQT7ZI
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:25 - Beyond Coding Podcast style and audience
00:02:59 - Retaining information from podcasts and books
00:06:42 - What is End User Computing
00:08:57 - The end user experience needs to be king
00:10:02 - How long has End User Computing been around?
00:11:30 - The tech and user experience side of End User Computing
00:12:53 - Shadow IT
00:15:29 - Accessibility leads to adoption
00:16:39 - Virtual desktops are coming back?!
00:18:53 - Data and compute being close to each other
00:19:55 - New remote streaming protocols
00:21:11 - No more company laptops needed soon
00:23:10 - E-waste and sustainable hardware
00:26:43 - Competing cloud resources
00:27:44 - Working remotely for startups in Sillicon Valley
00:30:48 - Work on your personal brand
00:32:39 - Taking the plunge
00:34:44 - Managing risk
00:37:49 - Things are moving faster
00:40:08 - Business relationships
00:43:55 - Many Dutch people in the EUC communities
00:45:23 - The pros and cons of startups
00:47:45 - Faster impact
00:49:03 - Wearing multiple hats
00:50:36 - AI in end user computing
00:51:53 - Ruben created a digital twin
00:54:57 - How to stay ahead of the ai game
00:57:09 - Measuring success
00:59:32 - Final thoughts
Connect with Dr. Cara Antoine:
https://linkedin.com/in/caraantoine
https://twitter.com/carainholland
Literature References:
The Second Mountain by David Brooks
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/LZLG7sxVM_g
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:26 - Cara's podcasting experience
00:01:59 - Seeing the learning
00:04:07 - Shrinking attention spans
00:07:28 - Starting with the conclusion
00:09:06 - How Cara started at Polaroid
00:11:11 - Making artwork more accessible to everyone
00:14:36 - Save, improve and change people's lives and the planet
00:17:42 - People who made a difference for you
00:18:53 - Mission statements for drive and motivation
00:21:30 - The Second Mountain
00:24:08 - Why there are 2 mountains
00:25:31 - The stool of life
00:28:12 - Balancing life
00:30:22 - Saving lives with digital sensors
00:33:02 - Finding the real issue
00:36:02 - Digitizing the environment
00:38:01 - Losing the home away from home
00:40:58 - Hit repeat on a different part of the organisation
00:44:42 - The opportunities and fear of AI
00:47:36 - AI has existed for years
00:49:49 - GenAI FoMO
00:52:54 - Personalized customer experiences
00:55:55 - The evolution of predictive models
00:58:24 - Problems of current GenAI models
01:00:44 - The need for diversity
01:04:00 - Easee and AI technology
01:08:00 - Parity of individual capabilities
01:11:26 - Be a learn-it-all
01:11:52 - Start today and start small
01:13:41 - How the windshield wiper came to be
01:15:29 - The spark of innovation
01:17:37 - Looking forward
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/7iBLidwN49o
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:29 - Getting ready!
00:00:45 - What new hobby would you like to try for 2024?
00:01:52 - What tech trends are you anticipating for 2024?
00:04:37 - My favourite Christmas gift
00:04:44 - How do you see the future of the IT industry?
00:07:26 - How do you see your future in IT?
00:08:36 - Is there demand for .NET engineers?
00:12:09 - With AI evolving, how do software engineers evolve with it?
00:14:57 - AI and experienced software engineers
00:17:44 - How do you find out what field to focus on?
00:22:14 - What are some tools I should incorporate in my workflow?
00:24:14 - Web dev and software engineering tools
00:28:53 - How do you explain a career gap?
00:31:59 - Have you ever been on a project which was fun, but not ethically responsible?
00:35:44 - Enjoying the domain you work in
00:38:01 - Life and career goals
00:41:19 - Work and family illness
00:44:17 - Patrick's conflict story
00:48:15 - Handling conflict
00:51:33 - How do you gain respect as a junior?
00:55:05 - Ask for feedback
00:55:52 - If it's not 2024...
Connect with Julia Sullivan:
https://juliasullivan.nl
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jusullivan
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/0EjMupALvOo
Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick Akil
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:21 - Perfectionism and writing
00:02:58 - It has to be good
00:05:25 - Allow yourself to be a learner
00:06:55 - I should know what I'm doing
00:08:46 - Keep asking questions
00:10:39 - Fear of looking stupid
00:12:31 - The "human stuff" in teams
00:14:11 - Team building
00:16:08 - Shared mission and shared vision
00:18:08 - The pressure of being a team leader
00:19:26 - Prices and benefits
00:22:00 - Getting buy-in from larger teams
00:24:23 - Team values
00:26:19 - Another obligation
00:28:29 - Fear of making mistakes
00:31:29 - Doing your best to look the part
00:33:37 - Breaking down masks
00:34:43 - Communication styles
00:37:50 - Being flexible in how you communicate
00:39:05 - Connecting with anyone
00:40:52 - The price of honesty
00:42:57 - Handling disappointments
00:45:08 - We are all sensitive
00:46:44 - How to work with people
00:49:37 - Main responsibility as team lead
00:52:00 - As a leader, you need to be real
00:54:44 - Going against the stream
00:56:22 - Understanding leadership
00:58:28 - Meaningful work
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