The Story of Software
A bi-weekly podcast looking at the people and technology that have transformed our world.
About the Podcast
Software is changing the world in many powerful ways.
This podcast aims to understand the impact of software from an evolutionary perspective – what came before, what is now and what will be in the future.
It is hosted by Padraig Coffey, CEO of Zartis, and historian by academic background.
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Managing Code vs Managing People – Story of Software S02E23
Igor Bakman, CTO at ViViRA Health Lab, joins us to discuss the different approaches and mindsets involved in managing code vs people.
The Importance of API Security – Story of Software S02E22
Chuck Herrin, CTO at Wib and a long-term security practitioner, shares his insights on escalating cyber attacks and the growing importance of API security.
Customer Empathy and Zero Bug Policy – Story of Software S02E21
Jacopo Toccacieli, COO at ShippyPro, shares his insights on customer experience and providing impeccable results through a zero-bug policy.
Balancing Product & Software Development – Story of Software S02E20
Peter Kisel, CTO at Cyrkl, joins us to talk about balancing product and software development as a company grows and scales up.
The Story of Fenergo – Scaling a Company Internationally – Story of Software S02E19
Niall Twomey, CTO at Fenergo, shares the story of Fenergo, and explains how they scaled the company internationally since 2008.
Where Does Design Happen – Design Talk (dot IE) by Allen Higgins
Our CEO and podcast host, Padraig Coffey, was invited to join a stellar podcast called Design Talk (dot IE) to explore what design means in the context of consulting.
Connecting Sports Fans In a Digital World – Story of Software S02E17
Ivo Krka, and Tihomir Lolic, Co-founders at Sportening, share their experience building a successful product in the competitive sports industry.
Technology for Greater Social Impact – Story of Software S02E16
May Piamenta, Co-founder & CEO at Vee, shares her experiences as an entrepreneur in the volunteering space.
Structuring Engineering Teams – Story of Software – S02E15
Didier Caroff, VP of Engineering at Akeneo, shares his insights on ideal engineering team structure and how to adapt as team grow.
From Single Player to Multiplayer – Story of Software S02E14
Ron Danenberg, CTO & Co-founder of Kolleno, joins our podcast to talk about growing a company from single to multiplayer.
Promoting Business Resilience – Story of Software S02E13
Marco Hülsmann, CTO at MyPostcard, joins us to talk about business resilience and keeping your company alive when the world changes.
The Role of Technology in Event Planning – Story of Software S02E12
Samantha Mountford, CTO at Feast It, joins our podcast to talk about the status of the events industry & technology’s role in event planning.
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