Ardan Labs Podcast
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This podcast features intimate conversations with engineers who are in the forefront of building or teaching technology. Join us as we learn how our guests got started in tech, the type and level of education they've obtained, their work history, and personal stories about their journey. We publish the show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and the Web biweekly on Wednesdays at 12pm US Eastern Time. Subscribe and STAY TUNED!
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Innovation, Viva Technology, and Startups with François Bitouzet
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10 Jun 2026
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Ale Kennedy talks with François Bitouzet, Managing Director of Viva Technology, about the forces shaping the future of technology and innovation. François
AI, Open Source, and Accessibility with Eugene Cheah
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20 May 2026
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Ale Kennedy talks with Eugene Cheah, founder of Featherless, about his journey from physics to building globally accessible AI systems. Eugene shares his
Creativity, AI Systems, and TrueFoundry with Nikunj Bajaj
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6 May 2026
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Ale Kennedy talks with Nikunj Bajaj, co-founder of TrueFoundry, about his journey from India to Silicon Valley and his work building modern AI
Creativity, AI, and Supreme Robot with Victor Varnado
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11 Mar 2026
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Ale Kennedy talks with Victor Varnado, entrepreneur, comedian, and founder of Supreme Robot, about the intersection of creativity and technology. From
APIs, Wundergraph, and Resilience with Jens Neuse
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25 Feb 2026
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Ale Kennedy talks with Jens Neuse, CEO and co-founder of WunderGraph, about his unconventional path into technology and entrepreneurship. After a
Hardware, Innovation, and The Space Safe with Oscar Hedaya
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4 Feb 2026
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Ale Kennedy debuts as host in her first episode, sitting down with Oscar Hedaya, founder of SPACE, to discuss building startups, navigating uncertainty, and
AI, Legacy, and Reflekta with Miles Spencer
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7 Jan 2026
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Miles Spencer, founder of Reflekta, about using AI to preserve the stories and legacies of loved ones. Miles explains how Reflekta
AI, Toilville, and Adaptability with Peter Swimm
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17 Dec 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Peter Swimm, founder of Toilville, about the future of AI and workplace automation. Peter shares insights from his long career in
Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Business with Caleb Mattingly
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3 Dec 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Caleb Mattingly, Founder and CEO of Secure Cloud Innovations, about his journey through cybersecurity, compliance, and
Data, Innovation, and Passion with Catherine Johnson
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19 Nov 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Catherine Johnson, VP of Global Solutions Engineering at Hydrolix, about her career journey through data management, scalability,
Go, Medicine, and Adaptability with Salah Mahmud
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5 Nov 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Salah Mahmud, a medical researcher specializing in epidemiology and medical statistics. Salah shares his journey from growing up in
Marketing, Innovation, and Averi AI with Zack Holland
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22 Oct 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Zack Holland, CEO & Founder of Averi AI, about his journey from early life in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest to building an
Writing, Technology, and a Nomadic Lifestyle with Mike Elgan
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8 Oct 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Mike Elgan, technology editorialist, about his journey to becoming a professional writer. Mike reflects on the evolution of
Cybersecurity, Beyond Identity, and Identity Defense with Jasson Casey
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24 Sep 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Jasson Casey, CEO and co-founder of Beyond Identity, about modern cybersecurity. Jasson shares his journey from early interests in
Adaptability, Google, and MCP with Jonathan Amsterdam
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10 Sep 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy interviews Jonathan Amsterdam from the Go team at Google about his journey from academia and finance to software engineering, his work on Go
Interviews, Soft Skills, and Career Growth with Kacie Bail
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27 Aug 2025
In this conversation, career coach Kacie Bail discusses her work helping others navigate the job market. She emphasizes the growing importance of soft skills in job applications, the challenges of
DevRel, Community, and Storyblok with Facundo Giuliani
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13 Aug 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, host Bill Kennedy sits down with Facundo Giuliani, Solutions Engineering Team Manager at Storyblok, to trace his path from his early experiences with
AI Agents, Tooling, and Limitations with Kenneth Stott
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30 Jul 2025
In this episode Bill Kennedy and Kenneth Stott discuss the evolving role of AI in organizations, emphasizing the importance of human intelligence in leveraging AI tools effectively. They explore the
Keebo, DevOps, and Team Dynamics with Mary Moore-Simmons
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16 Jul 2025
In this episode, Mary Moore-Simmons, VP of Engineering at Keebo, shares her journey from early tech interests to leadership roles at SendGrid, GitHub, and Keebo. She discusses navigating career
Wednesday, Consulting, and Business with Ali Hafizji
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2 Jul 2025
In this episode, Ali Hafizji, founder of Wednesday, shares insights into his unique approach to product engineering through a sprint model that emphasizes outcomes over time. He discusses the
Cybersecurity, Music, and RapDev with Ryan Henrich
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18 Jun 2025
In this engaging conversation, Ryan Henrich shares his journey in the cybersecurity field, discussing his current role at RapDev, the evolution of cybersecurity careers, and his early experiences
AI Tooling, Interviews, and Tigera with Peter Kelly
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4 Jun 2025
In this engaging conversation, Bill Kennedy interviews Peter Kelly, VP of Engineering at Tigera, exploring his journey from early experiences with technology to his current role in the tech industry.
ProArch, Growth, and Technology with Santosh Kaveti
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28 May 2025
In this episode we interview Santosh Kaveti, CEO of ProArch, about his journey from India to Atlanta, his educational background, and his career in technology. Santosh shares insights into his family
CloudLife, Business, and Persistence with Ryan Ryke
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21 May 2025
In this episode, Bill Kennedy interviews Ryan Ryke, founder of CloudLife Consulting, focusing on AWS and cloud computing. They discuss the challenges of understanding AWS billing, the importance of
Remote Work, Relationships, and Software with Infant Mystica
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14 May 2025
In this conversation, Infant Mystica shares her journey of building a professional network through social media, the innovative language translation technology she works on, and the dynamics of
Hasura, Networking, and Business with Kenneth Stott
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7 May 2025
Kenneth Stott, Field CTO at Hasura, joins the Ardan Labs podcast to recount his journey from a BYU student to innovating computer audits at Deloitte and navigating the high-pressure world of Wall
Focused, Reputation, and AI with Austin Vance
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30 Apr 2025
In this conversation, Bill Kennedy and Austin Vance discuss the critical role of relationships in business, the balance between AI and human interaction, and the importance of cultivating client
Go, Rust, and Passion with Bilal Khan
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23 Apr 2025
In this conversation, Bilal Khan shares his journey from a small town in Pakistan to becoming a software developer and content creator. He discusses his early education, the challenges he faced while
Startups, AI, and Nectir with Jordan Long
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16 Apr 2025
In this episode, Bill Kennedy interviews Jordan Long, co-founder and CTO of Nectir. They discuss Jordan's journey from high school in Hawaii to college at UCSB, his early interests in music and
Fathom, AI Transcripts, and Startups with Richard White
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9 Apr 2025
In this conversation, Richard White, founder and CEO of Fathom, discusses the evolution of AI in note-taking and transcription, the challenges of developing reliable meeting recording technology, and
AI, Career Growth, and Studio X with Ajay Malik
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2 Apr 2025
In this conversation, Bill Kennedy and Ajay Malik discuss various themes surrounding business relationships, the importance of continuous learning, career transitions, and the evolution of AI. They
LoftLabs, vCluster, and Kubernetes with Lukas Gentele
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26 Mar 2025
In this episode, Bill Kennedy interviews Lukas Gentele, CEO and co-founder of Loft Labs, discussing the innovative vCluster technology that virtualizes Kubernetes clusters, enhancing resource
DataStar, Engineering, and Web Apps with Delaney Gillilan
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19 Mar 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, host Bill Kennedy speaks with Delaney Gillilan about his work with NATS and the development of Datastar, a hypermedia framework that blends server-side
Knowledge, Code, and Elephant Learning with Dr. Aditya Nagrath
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12 Mar 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs podcast, Dr. Aditya Nagrath shares his journey from a PhD in math computer science to founding Elephant Learning, an online math academy that has significantly
Render, Cloud Services, and Growth with Anurag Goel
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5 Mar 2025
In this episode, Anurag Goel, founder and CEO of Render, explores the challenges of competing with major cloud providers, the evolution of cloud infrastructure, and Render’s mission to simplify
Infactory AI, LLMs, and Startup Life with Brooke Hartley Moy
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26 Feb 2025
In this engaging conversation, Brooke Hartley Moy, CEO and co-founder of Infactory, discusses the vibrant AI landscape in San Francisco, the importance of making AI accessible, and the misconceptions
Iterators, Bug Bounties, and Education with Julien Cretel
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19 Feb 2025
In this episode of the Ardan Labs podcast, Bill Kennedy interviews Julien Cretel, exploring his journey through technology, education, and personal growth. They discuss Julien's early experiences
Cloud Computing, Microsoft, and Management with Eleanor Berger
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12 Feb 2025
In this conversation, Eleanor Berger shares her journey through the tech industry, highlighting her experiences in software development, open source, cloud computing, and her transition into
Wayfound, Destiny, and Passion with Dr. Tatyana Mamut
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5 Feb 2025
In this conversation, Dr. Tatyana Mamut, CEO of Wayfound AI, shares her unique journey from being an immigrant in the United States to leading a company focused on AI agents. She discusses her
Otus, Education, and AI with Christopher Hull
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29 Jan 2025
In this conversation, Christopher Hull discusses his journey from being an educator to founding Otus, an educational technology company. He shares insights on the challenges faced in education, the
GitHub, Code, and Family with Brittany Ellich
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22 Jan 2025
In this engaging conversation, Brittany Ellich shares her journey from a young gamer to a senior software engineer at GitHub. She discusses the challenges of finding her career path, the importance
Engineering, Art, and Team Dynamics with Laurel Lawson
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15 Jan 2025
In this conversation, Laurel Lawson and Bill Kennedy explore the intersection of technology, art, and team dynamics. They discuss the importance of being present in one's work, the challenges of
Fyne, Startups, and Innovation with Andy Williams
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1 Jan 2025
In this conversation, Bill Kennedy and Andy Williams explore the intersections of art, programming, and education, reflecting on their personal journeys through university and early career
Startups, Resilience, and Passion with Johnny Boursiquot
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18 Dec 2024
In this engaging conversation, Johnny Boursiquot shares his journey from Haiti to the United States, detailing his experiences with language barriers, cultural adjustments, and his passion for
Hasura, Data, and Business with Tanmai Gopal
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4 Dec 2024
In this episode, Bill Kennedy interviews Tanmai Gopal, co-founder and CEO of Hasura, discussing the evolution of San Francisco post-pandemic, the innovative approach of Hasura, and the importance of
Dev Ops, System Initiative, and Automation with Adam Jacob
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20 Nov 2024
In this conversation, Adam Jacob discusses his journey in the tech industry, focusing on the development of his company, System Initiative, and the evolution of DevOps and automation. He shares
Growth, Resilience, and MagicBell with Hana Mohan
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6 Nov 2024
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, we talk with Hana Mohan, co-founder of MagicBell, about her path through the tech industry. Hana shares her early fascination with computers, her
Tech, Growth, and Impact with Ahmed Aziz Ramadi
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23 Oct 2024
In this episode, we sit down with Ahmed Aziz Ramadi, a software engineer currently working at GE Healthcare, to hear about his journey from growing up in Tunisia to working on full-stack applications