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Podcast: The Stack Overflow Podcast (LS 41 · TOP 1.5% ) Episode: How to do your job happier Pub date: 2025-07-18 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Read more findings from the Developer Success Lab here. Find John at his website and connect with him on LinkedIn. Congrats to user Matthieu M. who won a Populist badge for answering the question struct with 2 cells vs std::pair?.

Podcast: Inside the Strategy Room (LS 48 · TOP 0.5% ) Episode: 260. Boosting growth through innovation Pub date: 2025-07-20 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Even in a highly uncertain business environment, companies that build new businesses and develop new offerings, processes, and business models are better able to capture growth opportunities and hedge against disruption. Our recent survey of more than 1,000 companies around the world reflected this, with the largest share of respondents identifying the ability to innovate as their most important strategic factor for generating growth over the coming 12 months. To discuss the survey and talk about the innovation activities top performers are focusing on today, Sean Brown is joined by Rebecca Doherty, Matt Banholzer, and Clayton O’Toole. Rebecca co-leads our Strategic Growth and Innovation practice and is a partner in our San Francisco office. She works extensively with health care, industrial, and technology clients to define and execute growth road maps. Matt co-leads our Global Strategic Growth and Innovation practice with Rebecca and is a senior partner in our Chicago office. He also sits on the leadership team of our business-building practice, and serves organizations on innovation strategy across a range of sectors, including energy, materials, and agriculture. Clayton is a leader in our Strategy & Corporate Finance and Consumer Tech and Media practices in North America and is a partner based in our Minnesota office. He serves a wide range of clients including media organizations, sports leagues; food, apparel, and hardlines retailers; consumer packaged goods companies, and principal investors. Related Insights How top performers use innovation to grow within and beyond the core The eight essentials of innovation Revolutionary innovations propelling growth Support the show: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/ See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Podcast: Inside the Strategy Room (LS 48 · TOP 0.5% ) Episode: 261. Retired US Navy Admiral Eric Olson: Leading effectively in uncertain times Pub date: 2025-07-24 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization In this episode, we speak with Eric Olson, a retired US Navy Admiral with a distinguished career in special operations, about the key principles of effective leadership, particularly in times of uncertainty. Eric shares insights from his experiences leading high-performing teams and organizations through complex challenges, offering valuable leadership lessons for executives in today's rapidly changing business landscape. Related insights: A CEO for All Seasons: Mastering the Cycles of Leadership CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets that Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest The Journey of Leadership: How CEOs learn to lead from the inside out Trusted advice for effective leadership The CEO as chief resilience officer The Strategic CEO newsletter McKinsey Insights on Strategy & Corporate Finance McKinsey Strategy & Corporate Finance on LinkedIn Support the show: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/ See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Podcast: Inside the Strategy Room (LS 48 · TOP 0.5% ) Episode: 262. Workday’s CEO on driving growth and transformation in the age of AI Pub date: 2025-07-31 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Carl Eschenbach joined Workday in December 2022 to serve as co-CEO alongside Co-Founder Aneel Bhusri before becoming sole CEO in February 2024. In this episode, our North America Chair and senior partner, Eric Kutcher, talks with Carl about taking a ‘co-existence’ view of the role of AI in the workforce as a source of productivity, building an endurable company with a growth mindset culture, and the responsibility of leaders to serve the success of others. Related Insights Becoming CEO—just in time for a global crisis: David Gitlin How Judy Marks leads Otis Worldwide Corporation through uncertainty and technological evolution Data, analytics, and decisions: An interview with Teradata’s CFO Palo Alto Networks CFO on AI, cybersecurity, and the finance leader’s mandate The Strategic CEO newsletter Support the show: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/ See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Podcast: The Logan Bartlett Show (LS 47 · TOP 1% ) Episode: EP 146: Bipul Sinha (CEO, Rubrik) on The New Rules of Silicon Valley Pub date: 2025-06-06 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Logan sits down with Bipul Sinha, CEO and co-founder of Rubrik and former VC at Lightspeed and Blumberg Capital. Bipul shares what he learned transitioning from investor to founder, why intuition beats expertise, and how he built Rubrik into a category-defining business by betting on uncool ideas. They talk product-market fit in the AI era, what most VCs get wrong today, and why the enterprise IT market is still just getting started. It’s a conversation packed with hard-earned wisdom and bold takes on building lasting companies. (00:00) Intro (01:42) Transitioning from VC to Founder (02:27) The Genesis of Rubrik (03:30) Navigating Uncertainty in Business (06:57) Product Market Fit and Early Success (08:56) Evolving with the Market (13:14) AI and Data Security (18:53) Leadership and Intuition (28:34) Building a Transparent Culture (31:52) Handling Tough Questions in Board Meetings (33:28) Changing Perspectives Over Time (34:57) Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs (36:46) The Future of Venture Capital and Startups (40:38) Balancing Forward and Lateral Motion in Business (42:35) The Impact of AI on Various Industries (01:00:28) The Evolution of Work and Technology (01:02:52) Fostering a Collaborative Company Culture (01:04:56) Looking Ahead: The Future of Rubrik Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎙 Listen to the show Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logan-bartlett-show/id1606770839 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WqBqDb4br3LlyVrdqOYYb?si=3076e6c1b5c94d63&nd=1 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes.

Podcast: Coaching for Leaders (LS 62 · TOP 0.1% ) Episode: 738: How to Partner Well with AI, with Faisal Hoque Pub date: 2025-06-16 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Faisal Hoque: Transcend Faisal Hoque is an award-winning entrepreneur and innovator and founder of SHADOKA and NextChapter. He is a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the books: Reinvent, Everything Connects, and Lift. He has just released his newest book: Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI*. The most compelling use cases for AI aren’t people OR AI – it’s both. Leaders who learn how to partner with AI will almost certainly open doors that many others don’t. In this episode, Faisal and I explore (a few steps on) how to get started. Key Points Resources Mentioned Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Way to Be More Self-Aware, with Tasha EurichPrinciples for Using AI at Work, with Ethan MollickBecoming an AI-Savvy Leader, with David De Cremer Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Podcast: Coaching for Leaders (LS 62 · TOP 0.1% ) Episode: 739: What Leaders Should Learn from Taylor Swift, with Kevin Evers Pub date: 2025-06-23 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Kevin Evers: There’s Nothing Like This Kevin Evers is a Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review. Passionate about shaping groundbreaking research and amplifying pioneering ideas, he has edited bestselling and award-winning books on high performance, creativity, innovation, digital disruption, marketing, and strategy. He is the author of There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift*. You may love her music. You may not. You may think she’s a business genius…or perhaps no. But one thing is for sure, you cannot ignore Taylor Swift. In this conversation, Kevin and I explore Swift’s strategic approach and what every leader can learn from her success. Key Points Resources Mentioned There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Doing Better Than Zero Sum-Thinking, with Renée MauborgneThe Reason People Make Buying Decisions, with Marcus CollinsHow to Keep Improving, with Maurice Ashley Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Podcast: Coaching for Leaders (LS 62 · TOP 0.1% ) Episode: 740: How to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay Stanier Pub date: 2025-06-30 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Michael Bungay Stanier: Change Signal Michael Bungay Stanier is best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and recognized as a classic. He was a Rhodes Scholar, and was recently awarded the coaching prize by Thinkers50. He’s now the host of the new Change Signal podcast. If you’re doing change right, it’s going to be messy. In this conversation, Michael Bungay Stanier returns to show us where to start, the key mindsets to have, and the first steps for getting traction. Key Points Emily Dickinson: Tell all the truth but tell it slant — Success in Circuit lies Too bright for our infirm Delight The Truth’s superb surprise As Lightning to the Children eased With explanation kind The Truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind — Resources Mentioned Change Signal podcastThe Coaching Habit Related Episodes Engaging People Through Change, with Cassandra WorthyHow to Approach a Reorg, with Claire Hughes JohnsonHow to Prevent a Team From Repeating Mistakes, with Robert “Cujo” Teschner Expert Partner Are you a talent development or human resources leader seeking a coach for an internal client? Coaching for Leaders has partnered with some of the top coaches in the world, including a number of past podcast guests. Help us make an introduction by visiting our Expert Partners Page and telling us what you’re seeking in a coach. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Podcast: Coaching for Leaders (LS 62 · TOP 0.1% ) Episode: 450R: The Way to Influence Executives, with Nancy Duarte Pub date: 2025-07-14 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Nancy Duarte: DataStory Nancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and many others. Her firm, Duarte, Inc., is the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture. Nancy has written many best-selling books, including Slide:ology, Resonate, and Illuminate. She is the author of the new book DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story*. In this conversation, Nancy and I discuss the realities of executive life, how executives are measured, and why you should expect to be grilled when briefing them. With intentional preparation, you’ll be prepared to more successfully influence executives both inside the organization — and with your customers. Key Points Resources Mentioned DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through StoryDuarte DataStory Interview Notes Download my highlights from DataStory in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Success on Presentation Day, with David SparksIgnite Change Through Storytelling, with Nancy Duarte and Patti SanchezExecutive Presence with Your Elevator Speech, with Tom HenschelGet Your Emails Read Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Podcast: Coaching for Leaders (LS 62 · TOP 0.1% ) Episode: 741: Getting Better at Transparency, with Minda Harts Pub date: 2025-07-21 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Minda Harts: Talk to Me Nice Minda Harts is a bestselling author, workplace consultant, and sought-after keynote speaker who is redefining what it means to build trust in the workplace. As the bestselling author of The Memo, Right Within, and You Are More Than Magic, Minda has empowered thousands to be their own best advocates and navigate workplace challenges with confidence. She has just released her newest book, Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace. Sometimes we assume that we’re helping by shielding people from difficult news. But as we all know, virtually everyone wants transparency from leaders. In this conversation, Minda shows us how to get better at it. Key Points Resources Mentioned Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Path Towards Trusting Relationships, with Edgar Schein and Peter ScheinHow to Help Difficult Conversations Go Better, with Sheila HeenPreparing for a Conversation with Someone You Don’t Trust, with Charles Feltman Expert Partner Are you a talent development or human resources leader seeking a coach for an internal client? Coaching for Leaders has partnered with some of the top coaches in the world, including a number of past podcast guests. Help us make an introduction by visiting our Expert Partners Page and telling us what you’re seeking in a coach. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Podcast: Signals and Threads (LS 42 · TOP 1.5% ) Episode: A Poet's Guide to Product Management with Peter Bogart-Johnson Pub date: 2023-08-15 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Peter Bogart-Johnson was one of Jane Street’s first program managers, and helped bring the art of PMing—where that “P” variously stands for “project,” “product,” or some blend of the two—to the company at large. He’s also a poet and the editor of a literary magazine. In this episode, Peter and Ron discuss the challenge of gaining trust as an outsider: how do you teach teams a new way of doing things while preserving what’s already working? The key, Peter says, is you listen; a good PM is an anthropologist. They also discuss how paying down technical debt isn’t something you do instead of serving customers; what Jane Street looks for in PM candidates; and how to help teams coordinate in times of great change. You can find the transcript for this episode on our website. Some links to topics that came up in the discussion: LIT MagazinehereHow to be a PM that engineers don’t hateHow to be an engineer that PMs don’t hate

Podcast: GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech (LS 26 · TOP 10% ) Episode: Tap Into Fast Flow with Team Topologies & Platform Engineering • Manuel Pais & Julian Wood Pub date: 2025-06-20 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted. https://gotopia.tech Read the full transcription of this interview here Manuel Pais - Co-Author of the Book "Team Topologies" Julian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWS RESOURCES Manuel https://x.com/manupaisable https://www.manuelpais.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelpais https://github.com/manupaisable Julian https://bsky.app/profile/julianwood.com https://twitter.com/julian_wood http://www.wooditwork.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwood Links https://teamtopologies.com https://academy.teamtopologies.com https://www.teamperature.com https://itrevolution.com https://matthewskelton.com DESCRIPTION Manuel Pais, co-author of Team Topologies, shares his journey in shaping modern organizational design for fast-flow efficiency with Julian Wood. Reflecting on the widespread impact of the book, Manuel explores how its principles have enabled organizations to redefine team structures, streamline value delivery, and balance cognitive load. The discussion covers communication challenges, the evolution of platform engineering, and strategies for iterative team reorganization. Manuel also addresses the growing influence of AI in software development, emphasizing the need for human oversight, strategic alignment with value streams, and enabling teams to harness AI effectively. With insights from real-world implementations and evolving trends, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to building adaptable, customer-focused, and innovative organizations. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies Susanne Kaiser • Adaptive Systems With Domain-Driven Design, Wardley Mapping & Team Topologies Heidi Helfand • Dy Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

Podcast: GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech (LS 26 · TOP 10% ) Episode: Better Value Sooner Safer Happier • Simon Rohrer & Eduardo da Silva Pub date: 2025-06-27 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club. http://gotopia.tech/bookclub Read the full transcription of the interview here Simon Rohrer - Co-Author of "Better Value Sooner Safer Happier" & Senior Director at Saxo Bank Eduardo da Sliva - Independent Consultant on Organization, Architecture, and Leadership Modernization RESOURCES Simon https://bsky.app/profile/simon.bvssh.com https://mastodon.social/@simonr https://x.com/sirohrer https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonrohrer https://github.com/sirohrer https://www.soonersaferhappier.com Eduardo https://bsky.app/profile/esilva.net https://mastodon.social/@eduardodasilva https://x.com/emgsilva https://www.linkedin.com/in/emgsilva https://github.com/emgsilva https://esilva.net DESCRIPTION Eduardo da Silva and Simon Rohrer discuss the core ideas of "Better Value Sooner Safer Happier" diving into the principles of organizational transformation. Simon shares insights on the shift from output-driven to outcome-focused thinking, emphasizing value over productivity, and the need for continuous improvement in delivery speed, stakeholder satisfaction, and safety. The conversation explores key concepts like technical excellence, integrating safety into development, and balancing incremental changes with occasional larger steps. Simon Rohrer discusses organizational patterns and the importance of decentralizing decision-making, recommending a flexible, context-driven approach to transformation. The session concludes with practical advice on how to start implementing these ideas, using the book’s map to guide organizations toward the right transformation strategy based on their specific goals. RECOMMENDED BOOKS Jonathan Smart, Zsolt Berend, Myles Ogilvie & Simon Rohrer • Sooner Safer Happier Stephen Fishman & Matt McLarty • Unbu Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Bluesky Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUS Join this channel to get early access to videos & other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/join Looking for a unique learning experience? Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.tech SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

Podcast: The Unhandled Exception Podcast (LS 26 · TOP 10% ) Episode: Goals and time management - with Gui Ferreira Pub date: 2025-07-11 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization In this episode, I was joined by Gui Ferreira to chat about one of my favourite topics - life productivity! Where we talked about goal-setting, time management, and productivity in general. We also chatted a bit at the end about testing and AI. Guilherme Ferreira, also known as Gui, is a Minimalist Software Craftsman, passionate about simplicity and continuous learning. Gui is a Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies, a Tech Speaker, a YouTuber, and a .NET content creator. With over 15 years of experience in software development, Gui went from Startups to Tech Giants. Along his journey, he got to know several hats, including Software Engineer, Architect, CTO, and Developer Advocate, gathering a diverse and invaluable skill set. For a full list of show notes, or to add comments - please see the website here

Podcast: The Pragmatic Engineer (LS 41 · TOP 1.5% ) Episode: Measuring the impact of AI on software engineering – with Laura Tacho Pub date: 2025-07-23 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Supported by Our Partners •⁠ Statsig ⁠ — ⁠ The unified platform for flags, analytics, experiments, and more. • Graphite — The AI developer productivity platform. — There’s no shortage of bold claims about AI and developer productivity, but how do you separate signal from noise? In this episode of The Pragmatic Engineer, I’m joined by Laura Tacho, CTO at DX, to cut through the hype and share how well (or not) AI tools are actually working inside engineering orgs. Laura shares insights from DX’s research across 180+ companies, including surprising findings about where developers save the most time, why devs don’t use AI at all, and what kinds of rollouts lead to meaningful impact. We also discuss: • The problem with oversimplified AI headlines and how to think more critically about them • An overview of the DX AI Measurement framework • Learnings from Booking.com’s AI tool rollout • Common reasons developers aren’t using AI tools • Why using AI tools sometimes decreases developer satisfaction • Surprising results from DX’s 180+ company study • How AI-generated documentation differs from human-written docs • Why measuring developer experience before rolling out AI is essential • Why Laura thinks roadmaps are on their way out • And much more! — Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:23) Laura’s take on AI overhyped headlines (10:46) Common questions Laura gets about AI implementation (11:49) How to measure AI’s impact (15:12) Why acceptance rate and lines of code are not sufficient measures of productivity (18:03) The Booking.com case study (20:37) Why some employees are not using AI (24:20) What developers are actually saving time on (29:14) What happens with the time savings (31:10) The surprising results from the DORA report on AI in engineering (33:44) A hypothesis around AI and flow state and the importance of talking to developers (35:59) What’s working in AI architecture (42:22) Learnings from WorkHuman’s adoption of Copilot (47:00) Consumption-based pricing, and the difficulty of allocating resources to AI (52:01) What DX Core 4 measures (55:32) The best outcomes of implementing AI (58:56) Why highly regulated industries are having the best results with AI rollout (1:00:30) Indeed’s structured AI rollout (1:04:22) Why migrations might be a good use case for AI (and a tip for doing it!) (1:07:30) Advice for engineering leads looking to get better at AI tooling and implementation (1:08:49) Rapid fire round — The Pragmatic Engineer deepdives relevant for this episode: • AI Engineering in the real world • Measuring software engineering productivity • The AI Engineering stack • A new way to measure developer productivity – from the creators of DORA and SPACE — See the transcript and other references from the episode at ⁠⁠https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/podcast⁠⁠ — Production and marketing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@pragmaticengineer.com. Get full access to The Pragmatic Engineer at newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/subscribe

Podcast: Stellar Work Episode: #34 Christian Piechnick - Building Tech Companies in Europe Pub date: 2025-06-02 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization In this episode, Christian Pichnick, co-founder and CEO of Wandelbots, discusses the future of robotics and automation, the challenges and opportunities for tech startups in Europe, and the impact of AI on manufacturing. He emphasizes the need for a shift in mindset towards innovation and the importance of having a clear vision for the future. The conversation also touches on the macroeconomic changes affecting the tech ecosystem and strategies for founding successful companies in Europe. Christian Piechnick Christian Piechnick is the CEO and co-founder of Wandelbots, a Dresden-based robotics startup revolutionizing industrial automation through its hardware-agnostic NOVA operating system, launched in 2024 to simplify robot programming using modern IT tools like Python. A former TU Dresden researcher in adaptive software architectures, he pivoted Wandelbots from hardware solutions like the TracePen to a software-first strategy in 2023, prioritizing scalable automation platforms. Under his leadership, the company secured over €113 million in funding from investors including Microsoft, Siemens, and Insight Partners, establishing partnerships with NVIDIA and 3M to integrate AI capabilities. Recognized as Germany’s "Newcomer of the Year" in 2020, Piechnick aims to democratize robotics by enabling non-experts to deploy industrial robots across sectors like manufacturing and food production. His vision positions Wandelbots as a global leader in accessible automation, challenging traditional robotics paradigms while fostering Dresden’s emergence as a tech innovation hub. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-piechnick/ Wandelbots: https://www.wandelbots.com/ Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Robotics and Wanderbots 05:54 Founding a Tech Company in Europe vs. Silicon Valley 11:48 AI's Role in Manufacturing and Innovation 17:48 Navigating a Fractured Market in Europe 24:41 Risk Aversion in European Innovation 30:23 Building a Global Relevant Player 35:31 Moving Ahead of the Wave in Technology 37:36 Podcast Redesign and Feedback 37:36 Future Directions and Professionalism

Podcast: Stellar Work Episode: #35 Andrei Savine on agentifying Consulting and Management Pub date: 2025-06-15 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews Andrei Savine, a transformation leader with over 20 years of experience. They discuss the challenges of digital transformations, the importance of data in decision-making, and how AI can enhance management practices. Andrei shares insights on his platform, CapabiliSense, which aims to streamline transformation processes by analyzing organizational documents and providing evidence-based assessments. The conversation also touches on the cultural shifts needed for successful transformations and the future of AI in organizational settings. Andrei Savine With over two decades of hands-on experience leading transformation at global organizations such as AWS, Decathlon, and Airbus, Andrei is a recognized Transformation Leader known for making change initiatives deliver real results. Throughout his career, he has specialized in designing operating models, steering complex programs, and ensuring that transformation efforts translate into measurable outcomes. Having seen firsthand how recurring challenges can undermine even the most promising initiatives, Andrei is now building CapabiliSense—an AI platform that analyzes an organization’s existing documents to deliver a clear, evidence-based assessment of their readiness for change. Drawing on his extensive experience, Andrei is dedicated to helping organizations sidestep common pitfalls and achieve their most important goals more quickly and effectively. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/savine/ Andrei on Medium: https://medium.com/@andreisavine Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Andrei Savin 03:34 Understanding Transformations: Beyond Cloud 13:23 The Role of Capability Sense in Transformations 22:17 AI and Data in Organizational Transformation 33:02 Cultural Shifts and Change Management 38:28 Real-World Applications and Lessons Learned 49:32 Introduction to Stellar Work Podcast 50:00 Engagement and Community Building

Podcast: Stellar Work Episode: #37 Alisa Stolze - 20 Habits for Leading Teams Pub date: 2025-07-13 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization In this episode of the Stellarwork Podcast, Benjamin interviews Alisa Stolze, a Scrum at Scale trainer and author, discussing practical leadership tips, the importance of habits in team dynamics, and effective time management strategies. Alisa emphasizes the need for transparency in teams and how small changes can lead to significant improvements in productivity and team morale. Alisa Stolze: Alisa Stolze is the first German certified Scrum@Scale, Registered Scrum by Scrum Inc., and eduScrum trainer in Germany. She works within the trainer network Scrum Events, at Common Sense Team GmbH, and for Scrum Inc., the company founded by Scrum creator Dr. Jeff Sutherland. Since 2019, Alisa has been one of the Scrum Inc. Trainer Fellows, responsible for the training of Scrum Inc. Scrum trainers. By training, Alisa is a state-certified musical performer and has worked both as a musical actress and as Germany’s first live audio describer for shows on ARD, ZDF, ORF, and NDR. Her passion for quality entertainment, including in the business sector, remains evident today through her co-organization of conferences such as Scrum Day, Women in Agile Europe, Scrum@Scale Summit, and her own podcast “Zusammen mehr Elefant,” which focuses on holistic organizational development from a Lean and Agile perspective Alisas LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisastolze/ Alisas Book: https://www.wiley-vch.de/de?option=com_eshop&view=product&isbn=9783527512461 Podcast Zusammen mehr Elefant: https://pod.librescrum.org/@zusammen_mehr_elefant/links Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:40 The Journey of Writing a Book 06:22 Insights on Agile Practices 09:16 Training and Coaching Dynamics 12:18 Evolving Questions in Agile Training 15:08 Current Challenges in Team Leadership 18:09 Understanding Switching Costs 21:06 The Importance of Buffer Time 24:01 Time Management and Productivity 27:08 Key Habits for Effective Leadership 29:58 The Role of Transparency in Teams 32:48 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Podcast: Stellar Work Episode: #38 Stefan Roock - Scrum Guide Expansion Pack Pub date: 2025-07-27 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Description In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin and Stefan Roock discuss the recently published Scrum Guide Expansion Pack. They explore its key features, challenges, and the implications of AI in Scrum practices. The conversation delves into the complexity of the expansion pack, the evolving role of stakeholders, and the future of AI in agile methodologies. Stefan shares his insights on the need for a deeper understanding of Scrum and the importance of adapting practices to fit specific contexts. -> Scrum Guide Expansion Pack: https://scrumexpansion.org/ Stefan Roock: Since 1999, Stefan Roock has been an influential figure in the dissemination and evolution of innovative working and organizational approaches within Germany. He was an early adopter and champion of agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and even less mainstream approaches like Feature-Driven Development (FDD). He has served as a trusted coach and consultant for large-scale transformations involving hundreds to thousands of people, including prominent engagements at mobile.de and Deutsche Telekom. Stefan is a highly sought-after speaker, regularly sharing his insights at conferences, user groups, and within companies. His intellectual contributions are also evident in his extensive publishing record, which includes numerous books and articles. Among his significant works are "Innovative agile Teamkonzepte," "Agile Leadership," "Scrum - verstehen und erfolgreich einsetzen," "Agile Unternehmen," and "Agile Verträge," all of which underscore his profound influence on agile thought leadership. Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Scrum Guide Expansion Pack 07:29 Insights on the Expansion Pack's Content 13:41 Challenges with Complexity and Understanding 16:20 The Role of Stakeholders in Scrum 23:01 The Impact of AI on Scrum Teams 32:42 Speed vs. Outcome in Agile Practices 37:39 Key Insights and Takeaways

Podcast: Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches (LS 48 · TOP 0.5% ) Episode: From Project Mindset to Product Thinking - Leading Client Transformation | Anh Vu Pub date: 2025-07-23 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Anh Vu: From Project Mindset to Product Thinking - Leading Client Transformation Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Anh describes a transformative collaboration experience while building multiple websites for a client. Over time, his team recognized significant commonalities between projects and saw the opportunity to create reusable components for future work. However, they faced resistance when trying to shift the client's mindset from short-term project delivery to long-term product thinking. The business stakeholders remained focused on immediate project completion rather than investing in sustainable, reusable solutions. Anh's approach to leading this change involved presenting concrete evidence from previous projects to demonstrate the tangible benefits of component reusability. Rather than just proposing the idea theoretically, they suggested implementing reusable components immediately within the current project, showing rather than just telling. His strategy centered on providing clear evidence of benefits and demonstrating achievability, making the transition from project to product mindset more tangible and less risky for the client. In this episode, we refer to the book “From Project to Product” by Mik Kersten. Self-reflection Question: How might you help your stakeholders see beyond immediate deliverables to recognize the long-term value of sustainable practices and reusable solutions? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends] 🔥In the ruthless world of fintech, success isn’t just about innovation—it’s about coaching!🔥 Angela thought she was just there to coach a team. But now, she’s caught in the middle of a corporate espionage drama that could make or break the future of digital banking. Can she help the team regain their mojo and outwit their rivals, or will the competition crush their ambitions? As alliances shift and the pressure builds, one thing becomes clear: this isn’t just about the product—it’s about the people. 🚨 Will Angela’s coaching be enough? Find out in Shift: From Product to People—the gripping story of high-stakes innovation and corporate intrigue. Buy Now on Amazon [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends] About Anh Vu Anh Vu is a seasoned Project Manager with 10+ years in software delivery, Agile, DevOps, and PM. As a PMP trainer, he has empowered 200+ professionals. Passionate about continuous learning, Anh explores practical tools and methodologies to help PMs and teams succeed in fast-paced, tech-driven environments. You can link with Anh Vu on LinkedIn.