Hard Software

Antonio sits down with Ricky Thomas, Co-founder + CTO of Streamkap to discuss everything from GenAI and agentic hype to cold starts and what's coming for Streamkap. To learn more about Streamkap, find them here- https://app.streamkap.com/.

In our first episode of new bem podcast series, beminists: women in early stage startups, Jenny Kwan, Founding Engineer at bem, chats with Erica Clark, Co-founder and CTO of Riveter (YC 24).

Jenny and Erica chat about everything from building products that are accessible for non-technical users, navigating early adopter and user experiences in the new LLM age, and Erica’s experience going through YC and finding a Co-founder.

In this episode of Hard Software, Upal chats about everything from funding to growth and product innovation with Michael Mattheakis, Co-Founder + CTO of Comulate, directly after their Series B announcement.

In this episode of Hard Software, Upal and Antonio delve into the revolutionary approaches to software creation with Nima Keivan, CEO and co-founder of Durable.

From the limits of traditional code generation to the emergence of neuro-symbolic AI, Nima sheds light on Durable’s mission to elevate software development beyond syntax—into actions, objectives, and real-world results. The conversation explores the challenges of coherence in AI agents, how robotics-inspired planning can reshape software workflows, and the potential of documents as dynamic interfaces for iterative development.

They also tackle the philosophy behind no-code, the future of AI-driven deployment, and the critical importance of trust and hypothesis-driven learning in building robust systems. With a unique perspective informed by a background in robotics and a vision for the future of AI, Nima shares insights into what it truly means to develop software that learns, evolves, and thrives in real-world complexity.

In this special holiday episode, bem cofounders Antonio Bustamante and Upal Saha deliver their sharpest takes and funniest moments yet. From Santa hat fashion failures to existential breakfast musings, they tackle everything from the evolution of agents to why AI SDRs might be the worst trend in tech. They also share their hopes for a more pragmatic 2025, reflecting on the lessons learned from the current AI hype cycle. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a little holiday cheer!