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Builders by Proxify
This is Builders, the podcast where we discuss the ups and downs of building great tech products with the people behind innovative tech products and services.
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Builders by ProxifyBuilding responsible AI, with Charlotta Brask from Telia | Builders
Are we building AI because we need it, or because we can?As companies invest billions in larger AI models, more computing power, and new data centers, an…
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The hidden environmental cost of AI, with Charlotta Brask | Builders
AI promises to help build a more sustainable future. But how sustainable is AI itself?Behind every AI model is a physical infrastructure that consumes energy…
Builders by ProxifyAre we losing control of AI? The future of human autonomy, with Ingo Paas | Builders
Are we losing control of AI? As intelligent systems become increasingly autonomous, who takes responsibility for the decisions they make?In Part 2 of Builders…
Builders by ProxifyThe end of SaaS: Why AI will replace your software, with Ingo Paas | Builders
What if the future of AI in business isn’t about adding AI to your existing software, but replacing the software altogether? In Part 1 of this conversation…
Builders by ProxifyHow to become an AI engineer in 2026, with Joana Fonseca | Builders
What does it take to build a career in AI when the technology changes faster than any university curriculum can keep up? Joana Fonseca is an AI engineer at…
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Why autonomous driving is still so hard, with Joana Fonseca | Builders
Joana Fonseca is an AI engineer at TRATON, working on AI for autonomous driving. In this episode of Builders, Joana explains how vision language models (VLMs)…
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The Last AI Mile with Zimply.ai's Jesper Fredriksson | Proxify Talks
AI is rapidly evolving from a powerful tool into a transformative force for organizations and society.In this keynote, Jesper Fredriksson explores the current…
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The hidden security risks of AI agents, with Ali Leylani | Proxify Talks
I agents are becoming more capable and more autonomous. But as they gain access to tools, memory, and company data, they also introduce new security risks. In…
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Why AI adoption fails with Louise Vanerell & Carl Carlheim-Gyllensköld | Proxify Talks
AI implementation is easy. AI adoption is hard.In this episode, Louise Vanerell and Carl Carlheim-Gyllensköld explore why so many AI initiatives fail to create…
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Closing the AI Gap, with Atlan AI’s Rocío Bachmaier | Proxify Talks
How do companies move beyond AI pilots and actually scale AI across their organization?In this keynote from Proxify HQ, AI strategist and transformation expert…
Builders by ProxifyHow Slack actually uses AI at work
AI is changing technical roles faster than ever. But does that mean customer-facing engineers are becoming obsolete?In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes…
Builders by ProxifyThe end of traditional companies? How AI Is reshaping leadership, hiring & work
AI, organizational transformation, leadership, hiring, AI native companies, the future of work, organizational design, and AI adoption are changing how…
Builders by ProxifyWhy most AI projects fail in production (and how Amazon solves it)
Data Engineering, Machine Learning, AI, Data Trust, AI Governance, and ML Ops are transforming how companies scale intelligent systems. In this episode of…
Builders by ProxifyWhy most Software Engineers are preparing for the future wrong
Leadership, engineering teams, AI in software development, responsible tech, career growth, and the future of work. How do great engineering leaders build…
Builders by ProxifyThis data science mistake is killing AI projects
Data science, AI, spam detection, fraud prevention, MLOps, and machine learning teams are reshaping how product companies build trust at scale. In this episode…
Builders by ProxifyThe tech behind IKEA: secrets to global loyalty success
Discover how IKEA's Head of Engineering Loyalty, Jip Koudjis, is transforming global loyalty systems to deliver personalized experiences at scale. Learn how…
Builders by ProxifyHow Philips is actually scaling AI
Data Engineering, AI Experimentation, Health Tech, and Data Platforms are reshaping enterprise innovation. In this episode of Builders, Jonas Dieckmann, Global…
Builders by ProxifyThe AI race has officially changed
AI, Data Innovation, Data Strategy, and AI Leadership are redefining how companies compete. In this episode of Builders, Goran Cvetanovski, founder & CEO of…
Builders by ProxifyHow AI is transforming retail at H&M
AI, retail, demand forecasting, personalization, organizational structure, AI trends—key insights in this episode. We talk with Sander Ardinois (VP of AI at…
Builders by ProxifyAI is rewriting engineering careers, and here's how to stay ahead
AI in engineering, career development, and engineering leadership are changing fast—and most engineers aren’t ready. In this episode, Lobo Olsson reveals how…
Builders by ProxifyHow Siemens is powering a greener future (and what IT leaders must learn)
Sustainability, IT, digital transformation: inside Siemens’ journey using AI, greener data centers, and smarter operations to drive decarbonization. Helena…
Builders by ProxifyAI is rewriting cybersecurity — are your teams ready for what’s next?
Cybersecurity, AI, leadership: how can cyber teams tackle digital threats, AI risks & talent gaps? Lee Haynes sits down with EY’s Director of Cyber Security…
Builders by ProxifyFrom medicine to tech leadership: Noelia Almanza’s unique career journey
Explore the fascinating career journey of Noelia Almanza from medicine to tech leadership via law, in a conversation that focuses on uncovering insights on…
Builders by ProxifyLeadership lessons from a Telecom veteran with Yogesh Malik
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Yogesh Malik, Co-Founder of Bytelens: AI for observability, Tech Investor and Advisor, about his…
Builders by ProxifyThe future of AI, trends and leadership with Tripledot Studios’ Galina Esther Shubina
In this conversation, Galina Ester Shubina, VP of AI at Tripledot Studios, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of AI and machine learning, the…
Builders by ProxifyNavigating digital transformation with Vitrolife’s Florian Westerdahl
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Florian Westerdahl, Global Head of IT at Vitrolife Group, about his extensive career in technology and…
Builders by ProxifyThe future of product management, AI and insights from Deel’s Khizar Naeem
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Khizar Naeem, Product Lead at Deel, about the evolving landscape of product management, particularly…
Builders by ProxifyRocío Bachmaier on the future of competitive advantage in AI
In this episode of Builders, Rocío Bachmaier, CEO of Atlan AI, discusses the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on competitive advantage. She highlights…
Builders by ProxifyRevolutionizing QA with the power of Agentic AI, with QA.tech’s Vilhelm von Ehrenheim - 195071
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Vilhelm von Ehrenheim, co-founder and Chief AI Officer at QA.tech, to unpack how Agentic AI is…
Builders by ProxifyBuilding AI and data teams for operational scale with SumUp’s Ana Isabel Casado
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes speaks with Ana Isabel Casado Gómez, Head of Operations, Data and AI at SumUp. They discuss Ana’s career journey, the…
Builders by ProxifyOn building a data-driven future, with Adapteo’s Karin Håkansson
In this episode, Karin Håkansson, Head of Data at Adapteo Group, discusses her extensive experience in data management and the unique challenges faced in the…
Builders by ProxifyHuman-Centered AI in Digital Transformation: Leadership Insights from Alexandre Paternoster
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes speaks with Alexandre Paternoster, at the time of filming this episode the Senior Manager in the Digital Strategy Group…
Builders by ProxifyBuilding Tech for a Sustainable Future with Oliver Spragg, CTO at Plan A
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Oliver Spragg, former CTO of Plan A, about his journey in technology leadership and the importance of…
Builders by ProxifyBuilding Resilient Tech Teams: Viaplay’s Cecilia Borg on Leadership Strategies
In this conversation, Cecilia Borg, Interim VP of Tech Ops at Viaplay, joins Lee Haynes to discuss the essential qualities she looks for when hiring…
Builders by ProxifyHow Electrolux Modernized Its Global Operations with Cloud
What does it take to lead cloud transformation at one of the world’s biggest appliance companies? In this episode, Kaveh Djavaherian, Director of Global Cloud…
Builders by ProxifyCo-founder Gilles Backhus on AI hardware innovation and reducing energy use in data centers
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Gilles Backhus, Co-founder and VP of Product at Tensordyne, to discuss the future of AI hardware…
Builders by ProxifyThe future of product leadership with Worldline’s CPTO Marija Nakevska
In this episode, Marija Nakevska, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Worldline, shares her journey from engineering to executive leadership. She discusses…
Builders by ProxifyThe Hidden Challenges of Modern Software Development with Bryan DeNosky, Mojang Studios
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes speaks with Bryan DeNosky, a Senior Software Engineer at Mojang Studios, about his journey in software engineering…
Builders by ProxifyCarrie Carrasco, Red Hat, on Hybrid Cloud, AI, and Leadership in Tech
Discover insights from our talk with Carrie Carrasco, Director of Hybrid Cloud Platform at Red Hat, as she explores hybrid cloud evolution, platform…
Builders by ProxifyAI, Data & Business Execution | Builders Podcast with Caner Kilinc, Future Key
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Caner Kilinc, Data & AI Expert at Future Key, about turning AI from theory into real-world business…
Builders by ProxifyBlending Creativity, Leadership & Tech in Gaming with Ali Farha, Star Stable
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Ali Farha, Senior Technical Producer at Star Stable, about his career journey and lessons from the…
Builders by ProxifyBridging Research and Tech: SEB's Anastasia Varava on Banking, Regulation, and the Future of AI
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Anastasia Varava, Research Lead at SEB, to explore how technology and banking intersect. Anastasia…
Builders by ProxifyLeading Wolt’s Data: Jacopo Himberg on Scaling Data Infrastructure & AI Trends
Join Builders as Jacopo Himberg, Director of Data at Wolt, shares his unique journey from in leading Wolt’s data operations. Discover how he built a strong…
Builders by ProxifyKristina Prilepchanska (Electrolux) on Digital Transformation in Procurement, IT & Stakeholder Management
Kristina Prilepchanska, Head of Procurement Solutions, IT & Digital at Electrolux, shares her journey from engineering to leading digital transformation in…
Builders by ProxifyPooyan Seddighzadeh on the Future of Batteries, Sustainability, and Engineering Leadership at NOVO Energy
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes interviews Pooyan Seddighzadeh, Vice President of Engineering at NOVO Energy, to discuss the future of battery…
Builders by ProxifyMarketing and Data Leadership: Gabor Harsanyi on Data, AI, and Team Building at Ericsson
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes sits down with Gabor Harsanyi, Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations Data Office at Ericsson, to explore his…
Builders by ProxifyTransforming Telecom with Data & AI with Sara Asgari, Head of Digital & Analytics at Telia
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes speaks with Sara Asgari, Head of Digital & Analytics at Telia, about the future of telecom powered by data and AI. Sara…
Builders by ProxifyBuilding the Future of AI: Insights from Stefan Wendin of AI Sweden
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Stefan Wendin, Head of Intelligent Systems at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, previously Principal…
Builders by ProxifyThe Future of AI & Emerging Tech with Axel Johnson's Ludvig Strand
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Ludvig Strand, Emerging Tech & AI Future Analyst at Axel Johnson, to explore the future of…
Builders by ProxifyEmpowering Creators: AI, Ethics & Innovation at Unity with Martina Johannesson
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Martina Johannesson, Senior Technical Product Manager at Unity, to explore the intersection of AI…
Builders by ProxifyLeading with Data: Building AI-Driven Teams and Solutions with Sepehr Mohammadi of Apotea
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes talks with Sepehr Mohammadi, AI and Machine Learning Tech Lead at Apotea, Sweden’s first full-scale online…
Builders by ProxifyMina Boström Nakicenovic, Flightradar24, on Data, Leadership & the Future of Aviation
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Mina Boström Nakicenovic, CTO of Flightradar24, to explore her transition from developer to tech…
Builders by ProxifyHumanoid Robots, AI, and the Future of Work – Aron Tanos on Building Symbiosis Between Humans and Machines
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes chats with Aron Tanos, backend developer and robotics expert from the Proxify network. They explore Aron’s journey…
Builders by ProxifyBuilding a Data-Driven Culture with Mahmoud Yassin (Booking.com) | AI, Data Quality & Governance
Senior Data Manager at Booking.com, Mahmoud Yassin, shares how to build a data-driven culture, improve data quality, and balance AI with human judgment. Learn…
Builders by ProxifyDriving Business Transformation with Data: ICA Group's Annie von Heijne on Analytics, AI & Retail Innovation
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Annie von Heijne, Manager of Data & Analytics Transformation at EcoGroup. Annie shares her journey in…
Builders by ProxifyAI Beyond the Hype: Olof Granberg on Data Readiness, Agentic AI & Enterprise Adoption
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes talks with Olof Granberg—AI strategist and founder of DataMentor Consulting—about the realities of adopting AI in…
Builders by ProxifyTransforming Employee Finance: Paynest’s Nuno Pereira on Their Mission to Redefine Financial Wellbeing
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes sits down with Nuno Pereira, Co-founder and CEO of Paynest, to explore his journey from aerospace engineering to…
Builders by ProxifyVolvo's Jesper Fredriksson on Generative AI, UX, and the Future of Automotive Tech
In this episode of Builders by Proxify, Lee Haynes talks with Jesper Fredriksson, lead AI engineer at Volvo Cars, about his path from neuroscience research to…
Builders by ProxifyFrom the USSR to the Top of Health Tech: Natural Cycles’ Kirill Groshkov on AI, Hiring, and Leadership
In this episode, Lee Haynes sits down with Kirill Groshkov, CTO of Natural Cycles—the first FDA-cleared birth control app—to explore his journey from coding in…
Builders by ProxifyAI in Gaming: Microsoft's Lele Cao on Generative AI, RAG, and Ethical Innovation at Activision Blizzard King
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes talks with Lele Cao, Senior Principal AI/ML Researcher at Activision Blizzard King (King at Microsoft), about the…