Inside VEED’s AI Product Strategy: Speed, Scale, and User Feedback with Samuel Beek
Samuel Beek, Chief Product Officer at VEED, joins me to share how their team ships AI-powered features in days, not months.We explore VEED’s product strategy, how they stay close to users, and what it really takes to build fast without breaking things. If you're building with AI or working in product, this episode is packed with useful takeaways.Topics include:Shipping AI features at startup speedEmbedding user feedback into product decisionsBuilding for scale and testing fastBalancing innovation and executionConnect with Samuel Beek:https://samuelbeek.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelbeekFull episode on YouTube ▶️https://youtu.be/UgFbZhWCrGcBeyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick AkilPowered by Xebia!!
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From AI Hype to Real-World Results! Getting AI into Production with Sohrab Hosseini
How do you cut through the AI hype and successfully deploy AI products at scale?In this episode, Sohrab Hosseini (co-founder of Orq) shares practical insights into overcoming common challenges of AI production: model hallucinations, cost management, maintaining observability, and scalability. Discover the realities of putting AI into practice and learn what truly matters for achieving real-world results.Essential listening for anyone looking to deploy AI effectively and sustainably. 🎧Connect with Sohrab Hosseini:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohrabhosseiniFull episode on YouTube ▶️https://youtu.be/WKySqx2OPhQBeyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick AkilPowered by Xebia!!
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Why We're Excited About React Compiler (React Compiler Explained) with Lydia Hallie
This was a special episode, recorded at React Summit in Amsterdam! Curious to hear your feedback! The next edition of the biggest React conference will be in New York, on November 18 & 21, and Early Bird tickets are out if you're interested: https://reactsummit.us/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=beyondcodingThe utm tags are only to gauge interest :)I really enjoyed the conference and might see you there if you're going! Excited about the lineup as well: Addy Osmani (Google), Shaundai Person (Netflix), Ken Wheeler (REDACTED), and more.Connect with Lydia:https://www.lydiahallie.iohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-halliehttps://x.com/lydiahallieFull episode on YouTube ▶️https://youtu.be/yKCWzWSwAK0Beyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick AkilPowered by Xebia!!
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AI in Software Engineering: Productivity, Pitfalls, and Practical Advice with Stacy Cashmore
Is AI a productivity tool or a dangerous shortcut for developers?In this episode, Stacy Cashmore, Product Lead at OmniPlan, joins us to discuss the practical realities of integrating AI into software engineering. Stacy shares real-world insights from developing AI-driven products, highlighting both the powerful benefits and significant pitfalls developers face when using tools like Claude and GitHub Copilot.Key topics include:✅ Practical lessons from building and launching AI products.✅ How AI can both improve and hinder developer productivity.✅ Critical considerations for ensuring maintainable, high-quality code when using AI.✅ The balance between automated productivity and intellectual growth in software development.Essential listening for developers and tech leaders who want to leverage AI effectively while avoiding common pitfalls. 🎧Connect with Stacy Cashmore:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacycashhttps://www.stacy-clouds.netFull episode on YouTube ▶️https://youtu.be/Lwnkjqrzi6gBeyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick AkilPowered by Xebia!!
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The Identity Crisis of Software Engineers in the Age of AI with Borislav Nikolov & Rares Mirica
AI is reshaping software engineering—but are developers getting better or worse?In this episode, Borislav Nikolov and Rares Mirica join me to discuss the identity crisis facing software engineers due to AI-driven tools. We explore the balance between increased productivity and potential intellectual decline, and what developers can do to stay ahead in a rapidly changing field.Topics include:✅ Pros and cons of relying on AI tools in coding.✅ The importance of maintaining critical thinking skills as a software engineer.✅ Real-world examples of AI’s impact on productivity and software quality.Tune in to understand the challenges and opportunities AI brings to software engineering and discover how to adapt effectively. 🎧Connect with Rares Mirica:https://www.linkedin.com/in/raresmiricaConnect with Borislav Nikolov:https://www.linkedin.com/in/borislav-nikolov-328ba221aFull episode on YouTube ▶️https://youtu.be/RO--t77O4HEBeyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick AkilPowered by Xebia!!
Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with conversations that go "beyond coding" in a fireside chat format.
Common topics are tech, entrepreneurship, and career journeys.
Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's the aim for each episode.
New episodes every Wednesday 🎙
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