OpenTelemetry is a powerful tool that’s revolutionizing observability. Today, we dive into this emerging open-source standard and explore its growing role in tech. Our special guest is Adriana Villela, a Senior Tech Leader with over 20 years of experience in software development, DevOps, and site reliability engineering (SRE). Adriana is a leader in the OpenTelemetry […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a topic that sparks many debates. Everyone is curious about the future of AI, whether it can generate original ideas, and if it will ever replace humans. But the crucial question we should be asking is, how we can best work with AI to augment our own capabilities.  We dive into […]

Jen is a highly sought-after leadership coach, entrepreneur, brain tumor survivor, mom, podcast host, writer, and founder of Plucky, where she guides CEOs, entrepreneurs, and leaders across various levels to foster healthy dynamics and improve work-life balance for everyone. Jen has empowered professionals at over 200 companies, including industry giants like Google, Facebook, Slack, The […]

Generative AI has moved beyond being just a buzzword—it’s now the new business norm. But while it holds a big promise to businesses across different industries, the road to adoption is not without challenges. This week, we’re diving into the complexities of generative AI with our expert guest, Sid Rao. Sid is the CEO and […]

Mergers and acquisitions can be either the most exciting or the most daunting time in an engineering leader’s career. But as long as you prepare and take a strategic approach, you will be good to go! Our guest today is Mona Sabet. She is incredibly experienced in M&A transactions for tech companies, and she’ll share […]

There’s no better feeling than leading a high-performing team that consistently exceeds expectations and achieves remarkable results. Sound too good to be true? It doesn’t have to be. Today, Arin welcomes Sarah Milstein. Sarah is a seasoned leader in tech and media, with experience as VP of Engineering at Daily, ConvertKit, and in Engineering Leadership […]

As leaders, it’s our responsibility to unlock our team’s full potential. Or, as our guest nicely puts it, “Life is too short to lead an average team.” So, today, we’re diving into strategies to help you avoid this pitfall in your company and, instead, empower your software engineering team to thrive. Join us for a […]

There’s a fine line between taking ownership and overstepping boundaries. So, how do you know where that line is? This week’s guest, Wes Kao, sheds some light on this topic. Wes is a well-known entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and advisor. She’s the Co-founder of Maven, an ad tech company that raised $25 million from First Round […]

Diversity in tech is essential for driving innovation and solving new, complex problems in new and effective ways. That’s why we need to intentionally create inclusive and diverse environments where our devs can have the space to thrive and bring their unique perspectives to the table. Today, our guest is Ben Parisot. Ben is the […]

There’s an ongoing discussion about the potential of voice technology and whether it’s really as revolutionary as we thought it to be. The answer is yes—it’s a matter of exploring its unique potential, not just copying existing technologies.  Tobias Dengel, a technology leader and author of a book about voice technology, joins us today in […]