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AI Helps, But Fundamentals WIN In Strong Product Development w/ Michael Cieri – Episode 174
Michael Cieri (EVP of Software at BILL) explains how BILL is scaling AI across financial workflows by moving from decentralized experimentation to a centralized AI platform for consistent, multi-product outcomes. He shares lessons from Square on pricing changes and...
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The Secret Is Quality Meetings w/ Ben Ede – Episode 170
Ben Ede shares practical lessons from leading engineering teams at scale. AI should enhance engineers, not replace them. True CI/CD is about confidence and reliability, not just speed. Smaller tickets improve delivery, quality, and team morale. Tech debt should be...
The Harsh Truth About Software Delivery: You Can Have Good, Fast Or Cheap, But You Still Only Get Two
Leaders in technology like to believe that modern tools and AI have rewritten the rules of software development, but one rule refuses to die. You can optimize for good, fast or cheap, but you still only get two. It is the law of software gravity, and it has humbled...
New H-1B Fees: What They Really Mean And Why Nearshore Demand Is Rising
In September 2025, the U.S. government imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, targeting beneficiaries outside the United States or those requiring consular processing. This represents one of the most significant changes to skilled-worker immigration in...
10 Skills To Look For When Making Your Next AI Hire (Hint: It Is Not Just About Coding Anymore)
When most people hear "AI job," they imagine someone buried in Python scripts, juggling TensorFlow models while whispering sweet nothings to an AWS instance. And sure—those technical chops still matter. But the real differentiators in today's AI talent pool? They go...
Beyond Borders: How Sonatafy Delivers Top Software Talent from Latin America
The hunt for skilled software developers has gone global—and for good reason. The competition for top-tier tech talent in the U.S. is fierce, and traditional hiring models can’t keep up with the speed and complexity of today’s projects. Companies are realizing that...
The Harsh Truth About Software Delivery: You Can Have Good, Fast Or Cheap, But You Still Only Get Two
Leaders in technology like to believe that modern tools and AI have rewritten the rules of software development, but one rule refuses to die. You can optimize for good, fast or cheap, but you...
New H-1B Fees: What They Really Mean And Why Nearshore Demand Is Rising
In September 2025, the U.S. government imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, targeting beneficiaries outside the United States or those requiring consular processing. This represents...
10 Skills To Look For When Making Your Next AI Hire (Hint: It Is Not Just About Coding Anymore)
When most people hear "AI job," they imagine someone buried in Python scripts, juggling TensorFlow models while whispering sweet nothings to an AWS instance. And sure—those technical chops still...
Beyond Borders: How Sonatafy Delivers Top Software Talent from Latin America
The hunt for skilled software developers has gone global—and for good reason. The competition for top-tier tech talent in the U.S. is fierce, and traditional hiring models can’t keep up with the...
The Five Rules Every Successful Software Team Should Follow
A few years ago, a CEO called me in to determine why his software project was running behind schedule. His developers were talented, his budget was healthy and his goals were clear. Yet nothing...
AI And Software Development: How To Separate The Hype From The Reality
The Buzz Around AI in Development Everywhere you look, AI seems to be the hero of every tech conversation. From “AI that writes your code” to “AI that builds full apps in seconds,” the promises...
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