In this episode of Uptime Punks host Paul Hammer, sits down with Francesco Bonfiglio, CEO of Dynamo Cloud, for an insightful discussion on the challenges and opportunities in the evolving cloud services landscape. Francesco shares his journey from leaving his previous role to founding Dynamo Cloud, where he’s focused on creating a new generation of interoperable and federated cloud services. He emphasizes the urgency of breaking free from monopolistic platforms and the importance of building a strong, unified European cloud ecosystem.

Francesco also touches on the complexities of launching a startup in this space, particularly the difficulties of gaining credibility and bringing together diverse market operators. He discusses the progress Dynamo Cloud has made, including the upcoming release of their first beta platform and plans to onboard new members.

Towards the end of the conversation, Francesco reflects on his experience in the Italian tech market, the cultural strengths that have driven innovation in Italy, and the critical importance of rigorous software testing, especially in industries where errors can have catastrophic consequences.

Tune in to hear Francesco’s candid thoughts on the future of cloud technology, the importance of maintaining high standards in software development, and why he believes in the power of collective effort to reshape the cloud industry.