Podcast
Hard Software
Hosted by bem · EN
"Hard Software", by the bem.ai team, dives into the world of software built to solve the toughest problems in real-life industries. From logistics to fintech, healthcare to insurance, we uncover how engineering teams are transforming legacy systems, automating workflows, and building the next generation of software. Each episode features in-depth interviews with the innovators behind these solutions, exploring the challenges they face, the lessons they've learned, and the cutting-edge technologies that drive progress.
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Hard Software Episode 12: Infrastructure Evolutions with Maxim Fateev, Co-Founder + CTO @ Temporal
Jul 300:55:13Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai
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Hard Software Episode 11: Dashboard Crashes, Streaming Needs, and Gen AI Pipeline Hype with Ricky Thomas, Co-founder + CTO @ Streamkap
May 29, 202500:47:40Tap to summarizeAntonio sits down with Ricky Thomas, Co-founder + CTO of Streamkap to discuss everything from GenAI and agentic hype to cold starts and what's coming for Streamkap. To learn more about Streamkap, find them here- https://app.streamkap.com/. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai
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Hard Software Episode 10: LLMs in High-Growth Supply Chain with Jorge Valdivia, CTO of Fleetio
May 14, 202501:10:57Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai
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Hard Software Episode 9: Is Big Data Dead? with Jordan Tigani, CEO @ MotherDuck
Apr 22, 202500:58:36Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai
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Hard Software Episode 8: Building principles + elimination of prod errors with Perla Gamez, Founder + CEO @ Foam
Apr 8, 202500:57:46Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai
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Hard Software Episode 7: All things webhooks with Tom Hacohen, Founder + CEO @ Svix
Mar 20, 202500:31:29Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai
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beminists: women in early stage startups- with Erica Clark, Co-founder + CTO at Riveter
Mar 3, 202501:00:54Tap to summarizeIn our first episode of new bem podcast series, beminists: women in early stage startups, Jenny Kwan, Founding Engineer at bem, chats with Erica Clark, Co-founder and CTO of Riveter (YC 24).Jenny and Erica chat about everything from building products that are accessible for non-technical users, navigating early adopter and user experiences in the new LLM age, and Erica’s experience going through YC and finding a Co-founder. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai
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Series B, Upskilling Engineering, and Reinventing Insurance with Michael Mattheakis, Co-Founder + CTO at Comulate
Feb 18, 202500:50:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Hard Software, Upal chats about everything from funding to growth and product innovation with Michael Mattheakis, Co-Founder + CTO of Comulate, directly after their Series B announcement. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai
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Neuro-Symbolic AI and the Next Era of Codegen, with Nima Keivan, CEO and Co-founder of Durable
Jan 6, 202501:02:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Hard Software, Upal and Antonio delve into the revolutionary approaches to software creation with Nima Keivan, CEO and co-founder of Durable.From the limits of traditional code generation to the emergence of neuro-symbolic AI, Nima sheds light on Durable’s mission to elevate software development beyond syntax—into actions, objectives, and real-world results. The conversation explores the challenges of coherence in AI agents, how robotics-inspired planning can reshape software workflows, and the potential of documents as dynamic interfaces for iterative development.They also tackle the philosophy behind no-code, the future of AI-driven deployment, and the critical importance of trust and hypothesis-driven learning in building robust systems. With a unique perspective informed by a background in robotics and a vision for the future of AI, Nima shares insights into what it truly means to develop software that learns, evolves, and thrives in real-world complexity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai
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Holiday Hot Takes: The AI Hype Cycle and Pragmatism for 2025
Dec 16, 202400:44:25Tap to summarizeIn this special holiday episode, bem cofounders Antonio Bustamante and Upal Saha deliver their sharpest takes and funniest moments yet. From Santa hat fashion failures to existential breakfast musings, they tackle everything from the evolution of agents to why AI SDRs might be the worst trend in tech. They also share their hopes for a more pragmatic 2025, reflecting on the lessons learned from the current AI hype cycle. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a little holiday cheer! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.bem.ai
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