Episodios

  • Teams That PLAY Together, STAY Together w/ Abe Jarrett | Episode 183
    Mar 20 2026

    In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Abe Jarrett, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Origence, about engineering leadership in FinTech, managing technical debt, team collaboration, and the future of AI in financial services.

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    43 m
  • Building REAL, Genuine HUMAN Connection w/ Nick Gattuso | Episode 182
    Mar 18 2026

    In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Nick Gattuso, Founding Team and Head of Engineering at Somethings, about building and scaling a mental health platform for teens, focusing on engineering strategies, leveraging AI, and maintaining quality at scale.

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    28 m
  • Leverage AI and Stay AHEAD of the Curve w/ Wendy Dole | Episode 181
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Wendy Dole, Director of Engineering at Direct Supply, about the intersection of AI, healthcare, and senior living. They explore how technology is transforming the industry, addressing workforce shortages, regulatory challenges, and the future of AI integration.

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    30 m
  • Lean Into Risk Or Get Left Behind w/ Bradley Friemel | Episode 180
    Mar 6 2026

    In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin interviews Bradley Friemel, Vertical CTO - Rentals at Fullsteam, and shares insights on managing multiple SaaS verticals, handling legacy code, leveraging AI for prototyping, and navigating private equity pressures in fintech. Learn practical strategies for technical leadership and innovation.

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    28 m
  • Your Team Knows What to Do. Let Them Experiment With AI w/ Jonathan LaCour | Episode 179
    Feb 28 2026

    In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Jonathan LaCour, CTO at Mission Cloud, about navigating acquisitions, building effective remote teams, and leveraging software-as-a-service in a service business. They explore leadership strategies, product development, and the future of AI in tech.

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    28 m
  • You've Got To ACT. Do NOT Ruminate On Decisions w/ Martin Mrugal | Episode 178
    Feb 20 2026

    In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Martin Mrugal, CEO of Alchemer, about the evolution of customer feedback platforms, the integration of AI in software development, and the importance of data-driven decision-making in leadership. They discuss the challenges of innovation speed, the future of surveys, and how to build a customer-centric culture. Martin shares insights on making tough decisions as a CEO and offers practical advice for tech leaders navigating today's fast-paced environment.

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    29 m
  • Trust, AI, and Scaling Smart: Valuable Leadership Lessons w/ Guyte McCord | Episode 177
    Feb 18 2026

    In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin interviews Guyte McCord, CEO of Graphika, discussing his career journey from CRO to CEO, the challenges of remote work, the impact of AI on product development, and the importance of building trust within technical teams. They explore the complexities of scaling a tech company, addressing technical debt, and navigating the hype surrounding AI. Guyte shares insights on effective productivity systems and offers advice to tech leaders on deeply understanding problem spaces.

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    29 m
  • Product and Engineering Can Be Separate, but NEVER Disconnected w/ Todd Persen | Episode 176
    Feb 15 2026

    In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Todd Persen, CTO of Hydrolix, about his journey in the observability space, the growth of Hydrolix, and the challenges of managing a global engineering team. They discuss the importance of trust in leadership, the balance between product and engineering, and the role of AI in engineering workflows. Todd shares insights on learning from failures and the significance of shortening release cycles to enhance customer value.

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    28 m