Chris Bach is the Co-founder of Netlify, the web development platform that pioneered the Jamstack movement and serves over 1 million developers worldwide, including Twilio, Nike, and Verizon. Chris helped scale Netlify from an idea into a company that has raised nearly $100M in funding. Today, he is an active investor, board member, and advisor to founders across the modern web ecosystem, and serves on the Board of the MACH Alliance.

Chris joins Valerie to talk about co-founding Netlify, his unconventional path into tech, and what he's learned from building for developers over the past decade. 

Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld — former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, and ex-Chairman of Arconic — joins Andy for a reflective conversation on leadership from the inside out. A leader who has stewarded global organisations spanning energy, manufacturing, and technology across more than 40 countries, Klaus brings hard-won perspective that goes far beyond the boardroom.

Drawing from decades of global executive experience, he shares insights on energy management, emotional discipline, and the importance of aligning work with personal values. This episode invites leaders to pause, recalibrate, and reconsider where their energy truly goes.

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Andy and Valerie sit down to unpack what it means to build in markets where there is no clear roadmap — especially in established industries that don’t move easily. Andy reflects on entering the railway sector as a startup outsider and the discipline required to earn credibility. Valerie explores the advantage of fresh perspective — and the humility needed to make it work.

They discuss speed versus precision, the reality that startups can’t afford to run out of money, and why the customer ultimately defines what’s true. This episode is about learning fast, adapting constantly, and building without assuming you already understand the rules.

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Andy and Valerie sit down to discuss the emotional weight of leadership — especially in moments when the outside world sees momentum, but internally things feel fragile.

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