The Story of Software

Jordan Brompton, Co-founder and Board Director at myenergi, talks about her career journey leading up to managing a multinational cleantech business.

The Guest:

Jordan Brompton is a Co-Founder and Board Director at myenergi, cleantech entrepreneur, angel investor and all-round green force of nature. From humble beginnings to leading a multinational cleantech business, Jordan's story is one of passion, and perseverance. Jordan is a pioneer in smart home energy technology, empowering consumers to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs.

The Power of Energy Independence:

In the ever-evolving landscape of cleantech, few stories stand out as boldly as that of Jordan Brompton, Co-Founder of myenergi and a true innovator in the push towards a greener future. 

In the first episode of The Story of Software: Cleantech Creators, Jordan shares insights into her entrepreneurial path, the challenges of scaling a business in the renewable energy sector, and the misconceptions surrounding EVs and green energy. She also speaks about the importance of decentralising energy, empowering consumers to take control of their own power sources, and breaking stereotypes in an industry historically dominated by men.

Jordan’s perspective challenges the status quo and highlights why clean tech is not just an environmental necessity, but also an economic and practical shift that benefits everyone.

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Anatolii Zotin, Executive VP of Software Development at Exinity, talks about his career history, his experience in merging 2 tech teams into 1 and bridging the gap between engineering and business. 

The Guest:

Anatolii Zotin is the Executive VP of Software Development at Exinity, a global fintech company offering innovative trading and investing products for emerging markets. Today he joins us to talk about his career history, his experience in merging 2 tech teams into 1 and bridging the gap between engineering and business. 

Bridging Tech and Business: Aligning Innovation with Strategy:

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders can lead to misalignment, missed opportunities, and inefficiencies. While engineers focus on building scalable, reliable solutions, business leaders prioritize speed, market fit, and ROI. The key to success lies in effective communication, shared goals, and a collaborative mindset. In this episode, we explore strategies for bridging the gap between tech and business, ensuring that innovation aligns with strategic objectives for long-term growth.

Some highlights of this episode include:

• Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Business
• Building and Managing High-Performing Teams
• Challenges of Team Formation and Collaboration
• The Role of Team Augmentation in Scaling Development Teams
• The Impact of AI on Software Development

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Andre Carlucci, CTO at Lepaya, talks about his career history and his views on culture and creating a learning environment in tech teams. 

The Guest:

Andre Carlucci co-founded and was the CTO of Way2 Technology for 15 years. He has also been a Microsoft most valuable professional for almost a decade and he is still part of the Microsoft Director Program. Currently, he works as the CTO for Lepaya, a leading learning and development platform delivering personalised employee training experiences. 

Fostering a Learning Environment in Tech Teams:

In the fast-evolving world of technology, continuous learning isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. In a recent episode of The Story of Software podcast, Andre Carlucci, CTO of Lepaya, shared his insights on building a strong learning culture within tech teams. Drawing from his experience leading engineering teams across startups, large enterprises, and consulting firms, Andre highlighted the importance of creating an environment where knowledge-sharing, upskilling, and adaptability are embedded in the company’s DNA.

From pair programming and coding dojos to structured mentorship and company-wide alignment on learning objectives, fostering a culture of learning drives both individual and business success. But what are the key ingredients to making this work? 

Some highlights of this episode include:

• The Value of Pair Programming in Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration
• The Role of Engineering Alignment Meetings in Team Growth
• Why a Product Mindset is Essential for Developers
• Tracking and Measuring Learning to Align with Business Goals
• How Company Culture Shapes a Strong Learning Environment

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Jassim Munir, the Head of Software Engineering at Moove, talks about the role of mindset, both from a leadership and team perspective.

The Guest:

Jassim Munir is the Head of Software Engineering at Moove, a global mobility Fintech company that provides revenue-based vehicle financing and financial services to mobility entrepreneurs. His expertise lies in leading cross-functional engineers, building high performing teams, and optimizing engineering processes. Jassim is here today to talk about mindset, both from a leadership and team perspective.

The Power of Mindset in Software Engineering and Leadership:

Success in software development goes beyond writing great code; it requires the right mindset. Whether you're an engineer aspiring to lead or a hiring manager building a strong team, how you think, adapt, and approach challenges is crucial. 

In a fast-evolving industry, a growth mindset fosters problem-solving, innovation, and resilience.  For engineers, this means embracing learning and challenges. For leaders, it’s about empowering teams and creating a supportive environment.

In this episode, we explore how mindset plays a pivotal role in career transitions, hiring decisions, and navigating challenges in the fast-paced world of software development. 

Some highlights of this episode include:

• Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Leadership
• The Role of Mindset in Software Development Success
• Hiring for Mindset Rather than Just Skills
• Navigating High-Pressure Situations & Tight Deadlines
• Servant Leadership as a Core Management Philosophy

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In this episode of the Story of Software podcast, we’re joined by Jack Godau, CTO at VRR Consulting and a digital evolution expert with over 24 years of experience in driving transformation. Jack specialises in helping organisations bridge the gap between business goals, strategy, and technology, enabling them to thrive in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape.

Jack discusses the vital role of culture, values, and vision in shaping successful teams and organisations. He explains how culture is defined by actions, while values are what teams say they stand for, and why these need to align for true success. Jack also shares his insights on how leaders can ensure their vision resonates with and inspires their teams, particularly as businesses scale and evolve.

Drawing from his work in both large corporations and startups, Jack highlights the importance of fostering a shared understanding of company values and using practical steps like workshops and consistent reinforcement to ensure alignment. He also discusses how to measure culture’s impact on performance, using tools like employee surveys and feedback mechanisms.

Join us as Jack shares leadership lessons and offers resources for navigating the complex relationship between culture, values, and vision in today’s fast-moving tech world

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Matt Dalton, VP of Engineering at Finimize, shares how to be impactful as a small team, how Finimize thinks about product, and ways in which AI is impacting how they work.

The Guest:

With 15 years of experience in hands-on and leadership roles within the software industry, Matt Dalton oversees the development of Finimize’s finance platform designed to empower one of the largest retail investor communities in the world.

The Topic: Resourcefulness and Maximising Impact

Fostering ownership and curiosity within teams is essential to building a culture of empowerment and continuous learning. Encouraging engineers to suggest solutions, while educating the organisation on tools like no-code platforms, helps create an environment where teams can thrive and innovate.

One quote from Matt encapsulates this philosophy: 

“We (at Finimize.com) really believe in taking smart people, giving them the context of what problems we’re trying to solve, and letting people figure it out.”

Here are some of topics covered in this episode:

1. Maximising Impact in Small Teams

2. The Role of AI in Finimize

3. Product Development Philosophy

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Kevin Roche, Co-Founder & CTO at Wellthy, talks about leading a mission-driven company, a shift in founders management styles, and AI in care technology.

The Guest:

Kevin Roche is the Co-Founder & CTO at Wellthy, a care technology company that provides personalised caregiving support alongside an innovative platform to help families manage their care needs from birth through bereavement—tackling healthcare logistics, care coordination, childcare and eldercare, and administrative tasks for loved ones. 

Leading with Purpose: Balancing Impact, Innovation, and Mission:

In today’s competitive landscape, building a mission-driven company requires more than just a vision—it demands steadfast commitment to the impact you want to create. Kevin shares insights into navigating this journey, from early startup challenges to becoming a thriving enterprise.

Kevin emphasises that technology, including AI, should enhance rather than replace human connections in caregiving. At Wellthy, the focus remains on empowering care teams to foster meaningful, empathetic relationships with families, while AI handles administrative burdens. This approach ensures that the company remains anchored to its purpose: supporting caregivers and their loved ones during life's most challenging moments.

Some highlights in this episode include:

• Transition from startup to an established company
• Mission-driven business vs. profitability
• Advice for entrepreneurs starting mission-driven companies
• Vision for AI in the future of care.

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Sergey Katsev, VP of Engineering at Catchpoint, talks about his career in technology and the challenges that come with working in internet resilience.  

The Guest:

Sergey Katsev is the VP of Engineering at Catchpoint, a leading platform that ensures the resilience, reliability, and performance of the internet and digital services. Sergey has 15+ years of experience in the network infrastructure and monitoring industries, developing and supporting many products, and networking technologies. He joins us to talk about his career in technology and the challenges that come with working in internet resilience.

The Backbone of the Digital Age: Internet Resilience

In a world driven by digital services, internet resilience is crucial. It ensures systems remain operational despite disruptions like hardware failures or cyberattacks. With the rise of remote work and cloud computing, businesses rely on distributed systems, increasing complexity and vulnerability. Key metrics like uptime, MTTR, and DORA metrics help measure resilience. AI further enhances stability, with predictive AI anticipating failures and generative AI aiding response times.

In today’s fast-paced environment, resilience isn’t optional—it’s a necessity for maintaining seamless operations and safeguarding business continuity.

Some highlights in this episode include:

• The Evolution of Career Paths
• The Role of Customer Success in Organizational Integration
• Challenges of Internet Resilience and Remote Work
• AI’s Role in Software Development and Operational Efficiency
• Key Metrics for Measuring IT and Business Success

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Eoin Boylan, Head of Engineering at Evervault, talks about achieving product-market fit for their product, and the current state of education on payments security and compliance. 

 The Guest:

Eoin Boylan is Head of Engineering at Evervault, a company trusted by businesses all over the world to secure and enhance their payments stack. Eoin has almost 15 years of experience in the software development industry and has been leading the engineering team at Evervault as a Founding Engineer, which gives him unique insights to refining product development and achieving product-market fit. Eoin joins us to talk about pivoting your product, hiring at Evervault, and the current state of education on payment security and compliance.

Pivoting your Product and Achieving Product-Market Fit:

In the fast-paced world of tech startups, finding product-market fit, building a resilient company culture, and staying on top of complex compliance requirements are no easy feats. In this episode, Eoin Boylan shares an inside look at how his company Evervault has tackled these challenges head-on. From pivoting its product focus to address pressing security needs in fintech and payments to cultivating a transparent, high-accountability culture, Evervault’s product development and commercial journey offers valuable lessons for tech leaders. 

Some highlights in this episode include:

• Pivoting a Product and Achieving Product-Market Fit
• The Role of Compliance in Payment Security
• Hiring Strategy for Startups
• Challenges in Startup Growth and Scaling
• Transparency in Company Finances and Culture
• AI Integration in Payment Security

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Tariq Said, Founder and CEO at Amp, talks about the challenges that come with founding an energy analytics company.

The Guest:

Tariq Said is the Founder and CEO at Amp, an energy analytics startup on a mission to help businesses transform their buildings into intelligent & efficient spaces. Tariq joins us to talk about the challenges that come with founding an energy analytics company, from both technological and geographical perspectives, and the future in this space. 

Innovation in Energytech:

The energy sector is experiencing rapid innovation, transforming how we generate, store, and consume power. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind, combined with advancements in energy storage, are becoming key to sustainable power solutions. Technologies like artificial intelligence, smart grids, and blockchain are enabling more efficient and decentralized energy systems, optimizing distribution and reducing waste.

As demand for cleaner, more resilient energy grows, these innovations are driving a future where renewable energy is reliable, accessible, and integral to the global power grid. The future of energy is smarter, greener, and more sustainable.

Some highlights in this episode include:

• Challenges of Founding an Energy Analytics Company
• Evolution from Solar Development to Energy Analytics
• The Role of IoT and Energy Data
• Market Growth of Energy Management Systems
• Future of Energy Efficiency and Innovation

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