The Story of Software

Marko Maunula, CTO at BeeHealthy talks about the importance of having diversity in software teams.

The Guest:

Marko Maunula is the CTO at BeeHealthy, a Helsinki-based healthcare company providing digital tools to make patient care more accessible and efficient.

In this episode, Marko shares insights from decades in tech leadership, reflecting on how to build high-performing, diverse teams in a regulated industry. From aligning organisational structure with product strategy to balancing compliance-minded engineers with boundary-pushing innovators, Marko offers a candid look at what makes teams click and where things can go wrong. 

We also explore the ethical and technical challenges of embedding AI in healthcare, the realities of hiring for complexity, and why a little internal friction might be exactly what a strong team needs.

Some highlights of this episode include:

• Intentional Team Diversity
• Balancing Speed and Compliance
• AI Integration in Healthcare
• Hiring Philosophy and Process
• The Role of Conflict in High-Performing Teams
• Mixed Reception of AI Co-pilots in Engineering

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Jerry Randall, Founder of Wind Pioneers, talks about how Wind Pioneers are leveraging technology to power the future of clean energy.

The Guest:

In this episode, we explore the transformative world of wind energy, site optimization, and sustainable development with Jerry Randall, the Founder of Wind Pioneers. Based in Bangalore, Wind Pioneers has redefined wind farm design and prospecting, offering innovative solutions to emerging markets across Southeast Asia, Africa, and beyond.

Jerry shares his inspiring journey from a small town in Norfolk to leading global wind projects, driven by a passion for sustainable energy and strategic site identification. He dives deep into the challenges of scaling wind energy in new markets, the changing role of geography in site selection, and how Wind Pioneers are leveraging technology to power the future of clean energy.

Some highlights of this episode include:

• International wind and Cleantech market exploration
• Emerging markets as the focus for wind energy
• Technological advancement that enabler the use of more clean energy resources
• Wind Pioneers’ software solutions—Windquest and Windcheck
• Future of renewable energy and grid challenges

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Marcus Wang, Partner at Coda Global Ventures, talks about advising companies in venture capital and global market entry in multiple sectors.

About The Guest:

Marcus Wang is a Partner at Coda Global Ventures, his expertise lies within helping early-stage companies scale, and mature companies optimise for successful exits. He also co-founded and exited ZytoGen, a precision medicine company, and launched Under Armour’s operations in China. Most recently, he worked with a venture studio to commercialise cutting-edge technologies in sustainability and materials science, and is currently advising multiple companies in venture capital and global market entry in multiple sectors. In the public sector, Marcus is also a State Health Commissioner for Maryland, bridging public and private interests to drive societal impact. 

About The Topic:

Marcus brings a global and cross-sector perspective to scaling companies, driving innovation, and aligning stakeholder incentives. We explore the realities of tech transformation in both early-stage startups and legacy enterprises, how to assess and modernise tech stacks for maximum ROI, and why AI isn’t replacing people; it’s empowering them. From hands-on team interventions to future-proofing through culture and capability, this conversation is a masterclass in operational excellence.

Some highlights of this episode include:

• Role of an Operating Partner
• Challenges and Successes in VC and PE
• Assessing and Optimizing Technology in Portfolio Companies:
• AI Integration and Future of Work:
• Team Building and Performance Optimization

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Denis Canty, Senior Director of Software Development at VelocityEHS, talks about his career history, scaling teams and the future economics of software development. 

The Guest and Topic:

Denis Canty is an accomplished technology leader with vast experience in multinational and startup environments. He is now Senior Director of Software Development at VelocityEHS, a leading provider of environmental, health, and safety software solutions. 

Denis joins us to talk about his career history, scaling teams and the future economics of software development. 

Some highlights of this episode include:

• Global Team Scaling and Cultural Nuances
• Outsourcing and the Evolution of Strategic Partnerships
• The Economics of Software & Metric-Driven Development
• Low Code / No Code Tools & AI as a Software Equalizer
• Shifting Developer Roles and the Future of Software Composition

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Omar Halabieh, Director of Software Development at Amazon, talks about personal development as a leader. 

The Guest:

Omar Halabieh is a global technology executive with over 20 years of experience in tech leadership. As Director of Software Development at Amazon, he leads the Technology function for payments across the Middle East and Africa. Throughout his career, Omar has delivered award-winning transformational initiatives that have created competitive advantage, enabled business growth, and exceeded customer expectations.

In this episode, he shares a compelling journey through two decades of tech leadership - from early days in the energy sector to scaling Amazon Payments Services in the Middle East. With a focus on personal and professional growth, Omar unpacks his servant leadership style, the value of mentorship, and how to adapt leadership strategies across cultures and team dynamics. He also explores the necessity of continuous learning—highlighting communication and generative AI as current development priorities—and the importance of redefining success to include well-being, intentional reflection, and sustainable impact as a leader​.

Some highlights of this episode include:

• Leadership style and evolution
• The importance of mentorship
• Situational leadership and wearing “multiple hats”
• Personal development through reflection
• What success means as a leader
• GenAI and leadership relevance

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Amin Manzouri, Founder & Managing Partner of Axis Growth Advisory, talks to us about Value Creation in the M&A processes.

The Guest:

Amin Manzouri is Founder & Managing Partner of Axis Growth Advisory, a strategic advisory firm with a focus on value creation through strategy, enterprise-wide transformation and strategic M&A. He is a senior level transformation leader and operating partner with over 17 years of experience gained from working for some of the world's leading organisations such as Bank of America, JPMorgan, PwC, Accenture and KPMG. He also holds an MBA from London Business School and joins our podcast to talk about portfolio value creation in the investor market. 

Some highlights of this episode include:

• The 60-30-10 value creation framework
• Low-hanging fruit in SaaS value creation
• Importance of culture in value creation
• The role of technology and AI in efficiency & scale
• Exit planning from day one

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Tarvo Õng, Founder and CEO of Fusebox, talks about his career history, founding Fusebox, and navigating rapid growth in the energy sector. 

The Guest:

In this episode of The Story of Software, we dive into the world of virtual power plants, energy flexibility, and clean tech innovation with Tarvo Õng — Founder and CEO of Fusebox. Based in Estonia, Fusebox has grown from a local disruptor to a pan-European leader in helping businesses optimise energy consumption and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Tarvo shares his personal journey into clean tech, the challenges of expanding across diverse energy markets, and his mission to build a cleaner, more resilient energy future. Whether you’re curious about demand response, AI in energy, or the geopolitical shifts reshaping the grid — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Some highlights of this episode include:

• The Concept and Impact of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)
• Behind-the-Meter Energy Flexibility and Commercial/Industrial Use Cases
• Navigating Diverse Energy Markets and Regulatory Environments
• The Role (and Hype) of AI in Energy Management
•  Founding Motivation and Long-Term Vision for Clean Tech

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Shane Lynn, CEO and Founder of EdgeTier, talks about his career history, founding EdgeTier, and navigating rapid growth. 

The Guest:

Shane Lynn is the CEO and Founder of EdgeTier, a company providing advanced AI-driven solutions for businesses to automate and optimise customer service operations. Today he joins us to talk about his career history, founding EdgeTier, and navigating the rapid growth his company went through. 

Growth, AI, and Strategy: 

In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, growth doesn’t just happen — it’s engineered. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, the most successful companies are those that can balance innovation with intentional strategy. Growth powered by AI isn’t just about adopting the latest tools — it’s about knowing when to scale, how to structure your teams, and where to apply intelligence for the greatest impact.

Whether you're leading a startup, building a product team, or rethinking your company’s direction, understanding the interplay between growth, AI, and strategy is essential. In this episode, we explore how forward-thinking companies are leveraging AI to drive smarter decisions, streamline operations, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market.

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Kenneth Munson, CEO and Founder of Rhythmos, talks about the critical role of grid edge technology in the rise of e-mobility, and the innovative solutions Rhythmos is developing.

The Guest:

Kenneth Munson, is the CEO and Founder of Rhythmos, a company at the forefront of optimising EV charging costs on the grid. Today, we'll delve into his journey, the critical role of grid edge technology in the rise of e-mobility, and the innovative solutions Rhythmos is developing to harmonise the growing demand for electricity with our existing infrastructure. 

Modernising the Grid for the EV Era:

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of clean energy and the technologies driving smarter, more sustainable power systems. From the rise of grid edge technology and virtual power plants (VPPs) to the growing importance of dynamic grid optimisation, we discuss how the energy sector is adapting to meet the demands of a decarbonised future. 

We also discuss the growth of EVs, the increasing adoption, and the impact on energy flexibility, and the ongoing challenges like price sensitivity, system-wide adoption lag, and infrastructure readiness.

Some highlights of this episode include:

• Grid optimisation & grid visibility problems
• Virtual power plants (VPPs) and derms evolution
• Time-of-use pricing vs. dynamic grid optimisation
• Use of AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) data for aggregated load forecasting 
• Challenges and misconceptions in early cleantech adoption

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Peter Kisel is the CTO & Co-Founder of Finlay, an AI-driven talent management platform. Today he joins the podcast for the second time, the first being in September 2022. This episode will cover the changes Peter has experienced over the past 2 years including co-founding a startup and the role of AI in recruitment.

Co-Founding a Startup in the Age of AI-Driven Recruitment:

Co-founding a startup is both exhilarating and challenging—especially when it comes to building the right team from the ground up. As AI technology rapidly evolves, it has the potential to radically transform how startups identify and recruit their most valuable asset: talent. In this episode, we explore the early-stage experiences of launching a company, the hurdles involved in securing venture capital, and why AI-driven hiring platforms are poised to eliminate the inefficiencies, biases, and frustrations so often associated with recruitment. Whether you’re a founder, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the future of work, read on to discover how AI can revolutionize the way we build and scale startups.

Some highlights of this episode include:

• Co-founding a startup & career transition
• AI in recruitment
• Raising Venture Capital (VC) funding
• Bias in AI & ethical hiring
• Staying innovative with AI

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