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Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
A podcast about the design, development, and business of great software. Each week thoughtbot is joined by the people who build and nurture the products we love.
Episodes
- Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
569: Automation is king with Karen King
Chad talks with Karen King, Found of Gold Star Pro, and her drive to help small business owners reach their full potential. Karen talks about the all-inclusive…
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568: What does Carbon even mean? With Polly and Otto from True
Sami goes back to school as he asks Otto Terrell and Polly Gupta, head of sustainability and sustainability strategist at True, the key questions around the…
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567: The Future of Digital Health: Where Are We Headed with Steven Wardell
Sami talks with Steven Wardell, managing partner of Wardell Advisors LLC, about the lacking tech developments within the healthcare sector. Together they…
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566: Staying Grounded and Product Innovation with Tanu Chellam
Sami chats with Tanu Chellam, Senior Vice President of Product at Seldon and Chairperson of the Board at Atlas Rosetta, about her journey and career in the…
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565: Coding Journeys with Will and Sami
Ever wondered how our Giant Robots hosts got into programming in the first place? In today’s episode Sami and Will take some time to dive into their coding…
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564: Making humans more valuable, not less with Andrei Oprisan
Chad talks with Andrei Oprisan, head of engineering at Agent.AI, about his new approach to making AI tools and agents accessible to everyone. Hear how the…
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563: Next-Gen Aging: The Venture Capital Perspective with James Hueston
Sami is joined by James Hueston, venture investor at Primetime Partners, as they discuss technology’s failure to connect with the older generation. James…
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562: The evolution of design sprints with Dawn Delatte and Elaina Natario
Chad talks with fellow thoughtboters Dawn Delatte and Elaina Natario about the evolution of design sprints within the company. Listen to how design sprints…
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561: The One with Chad, Will, and Sami
thoughtbot hosts Chad, Will and Sami shoot the breeze in this laid back episode of Giant Robots as they discuss the ins and outs of being a parent and growing…
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560: Simplifying the Immigration Journey with Matt Gale
Chad is joined by Matt Gale, Chief Strategy Officer for Lawfully, as they talk about the immigration process in the US and how Lawfully is helping both…
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559: The European Accessibility Act: Are You Ready for 2025?
Sami and Rémy are back as your hots as they talk with fellow thoughtbot colleague Caro Sotillo Silva about new EU accessibility laws coming into effect later…
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558: Using AI to Bring Transparency to City Government with Vikram Oberoi
Chad talks with NYC local Vikram Oberoi about how he used AI to breakdown local city meetings into accessible bitesize chunks. Learn how Vikram tamed New…
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557: AI from Automation to Transformation with Andrew Rashbass
Sami talks with Andrew Rashbass, Chairman and Co-Founder of ScultureAI, about the uses of LLMs and where AI is taking us as a society. Learn about Andrew’s 35…
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556: Connecting Generations with Kinsome
Chad talks with Eben Pingree and Mike Gerbush, Co-Founders of Kinsome, about the struggles of family connection in the modern world and how they’re bringing…
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555: AI Meets LEGO® Creativity with Keira Czarnota
Chad is joined for a special interview by Keira Czarnota, founder of Emagineer, as they talk all about their recent collaboration on a new AI powered LEGO®…
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554: Founding a Life Saving Business from your dorm room with Luká Yancopoulos
Luká Yancopoulos, Co-Founder and CEO of Grapevine, reveals to Chad how he and his team are working to revolutionise the hospital supply chain system. Luká…
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553: The One with Sami and Chad
After 10 years and 550 episodes of Giant Robots, Chad and Sami are ready to discuss what’s next for the podcast. The pair dive into some podcast role-play as…
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552: Scaling an Online Telehealth Experience with Aakash Shah
Chad talks with Aakash Shah, Founder and CEO of Wyndly, about how he built a new online telehealth experience to expand convenient access to allergy…
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551: System Design is a Team Sport with Tom Johnson
If system design is a team sport, then you need to make sure that your team has the tools they need to work together. In this episode, entrepreneur, CTO, and…
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550: Disrupting and Democratizing Private Chefs with Iyabo Bello
What if booking a private chef was as easy as ordering an Uber? Iyabo Bello is a serial founder and entrepreneur, best known for iKooK, an app connecting…
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549: Scaling Startups and AI-Powered Real Estate with Chris Fellows
How do you build a tool that redefines the real estate game for agents and brokers? Today on the show, host Chad Pytel sits down with Chris Fellows, founder…
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548: Product Management vs Project Management with Bethan Ashley
What if, instead of asking how to integrate AI into your product, the question was, should you? During this episode, Jared Turner and Sami Birnbaum interview…
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547: Fight better using AI with CJ Tayeh
Could our inability to agree be holding us back from achieving meaningful social progress? What if AI could help us "fight better,” not by winning arguments…
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546: Class Awareness with Dr. Justin Key
What happens when competition goes from being a driver of success to a source of division and exclusion? In today’s episode, Chad is joined by Dr. Justin Key…
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545: Generative AI: How to Leverage its Power and Mitigate the Risks
Since its inception in 2017, Sema has been improving outcomes for users, companies, and developers by providing automated tools to assess code. During this…
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544: How BonePixel is Redefining Diagnosis and Treatment with Nazgol Tavabi and Mohammadreza Movahhedi
What if diagnosing complex joint disorders could be as precise and personalized as a fingerprint? Today, Will sits down with Nazgol Tavabi and Mohammadreza…
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543: The Intersection of AI and Recruitment with Brian Glover
Is it time to rethink how we approach hiring? The traditional recruitment process often fails to capture the true potential of candidates, relying heavily on…
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542: Shaping Company Culture using AI with Elie Rashbass
Company culture plays a fundamental role in the success of your organization. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear what methods will lead to optimal outcomes…
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541: Fixing the way that families hire, manage, and pay in-home care professionals with Jon Levinson
By addressing the way that families hire, manage, and pay in-home care professionals, Clara Home Care is reimagining the way that home care is delivered in…
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540: The Tech Behind Eslando’s Circular Fashion Revolution with Karishma Gupta
In this episode of Giant Robots Smashing into Other Giant Robots (On Tour!), hosts Sami Birnbaum and Svenja Schäfer are joined by Karishma Gupta, the Founder…
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539: Human-Centered Design and Innovation with Sheng-Hung Lee
Giant Robots On Tour Hosts Sami Birnbaum and Jared Turner introduce Sheng-Hung Lee, a designer, PhD researcher at MIT AgeLab, and board director at the…
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538: Transforming Therapy with Gaming: How MindJam Supports Young Minds
In this episode of the "Giant Robots On Tour" podcast, hosts Sami Birnbaum and Rémy Hannequin interview Dan Clark, the Founder and CEO of MindJam, an…
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537: Navigating the Startup Ecosystem with Marc Gauthier
In the latest episode of the "Giant Robots On Tour" podcast, hosts Rémy Hannequin and Sami Birnbaum welcome Marc G. Gauthier, a solopreneur and startup coach…
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536: Exploring AI and Mental Health with Sara Wilder
In this podcast episode of "Giant Robots On Tour," hosts Sami Birnbaum and Rémy Hannequin explore mental health in the age of artificial intelligence with Sara…
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535: AI in Healthcare: How CareTrainer.ai is Changing Elder Care
Hosts Will Larry and Chad Pytel interview Brock Dubbels, Principal UX and AI Researcher at CareTrainer.ai. Brock discusses how CareTrainer.ai leverages AI to…
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534: How Toma is Transforming Car Dealerships with Voice AI Technology
Host Chad Pytel interviews Monik Pamecha, the Co-Founder and CEO of Toma, a company specializing in AI for the automotive industry. Monik discusses how Toma…
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533: Leveraging Data for Gender Equality with Amy-Willard Cross
Founder Amy-Willard Cross discusses the mission and operations of Gender Fair, the first consumer rating system for gender equality. Gender Fair aims to…
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532: Building Trust and Community in Sustainable Business
In this episode of the Giant Robots Smashing into Other Giant Robots (On Tour!) podcast, hosts Sami Birnbaum and Jared Turner are joined by Ishani Behl, CEO…
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531: Polished Podcasting with Mandy Moore
Hosts Will Larry and Victoria Guido chat with Mandy Moore, the mastermind behind thoughtbot's Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots and Bike Shed…
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530: Giant Robots On Tour
Host Will Larry announces an exciting new Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots podcast limited series focusing on Europe, West Asia, and Africa and…
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529: How AI Transforms Small Business Operations
Host Victoria Guido chats with Jaclyn Siu, the co-founder of Starcycle, an AI platform designed as a COO for small businesses. First, Jaclyn describes her…
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528: AI in Action—How Fireflies Transforms Meeting Productivity
Host Victoria Guido interviews Krish Ramineni, founder and CEO of Fireflies, who provides insights into the evolution of Fireflies. This AI meeting assistant…
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527: Exploring AI in Business with PrimeLab io’s Wendell Adams
Host Victoria Guido welcomes Wendell Adams, CEO of PrimeLab.io, as he talks about his lifelong passion for technology and entrepreneurship. Wendell shares his…
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526: AI-Powered Leadership with Waggle AI
Hosts Will Larry and Victoria Guido interview Sarah Touzani, the founder of Waggle AI, an AI leadership skills coach. Sarah shares insights from her…
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525: Tech, Public Service, and Serendipity
Victoria Guido hosts Robbie Holmes, the founder and CEO of Holmes Consulting Group. The conversation kicks off with Robbie recounting his initial foray into…
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524: From Personal Loss to Pioneering Pediatric Health
Hosts Will Larry and Victoria Guido are joined by Hans Kullberg, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Pathfinder Health. Pathfinder Health is an early-stage…
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523: The Art of Leadership with Francis Lacoste
Host Victoria Guido connects with Francis Lacoste, a seasoned VPE and CTO coach. He details his unexpected journey from an aspiring cinema professional to a…
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522: Turning Passions into Therapy with Hobi's Hamidah Nalwoga
Host Victoria Guido discusses the therapeutic and community-building aspects of converting hobbies into mental health therapy with special guest Hamidah…
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521: Insusty: Pioneering Sustainability Rewards for Environmental Action
Hosts Will Larry and Victoria Guido chat with Sanghmitra Bhardwaj, CEO and Founder of Insusty. Sanghmitra shares her journey from a small village in the…
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520: Breaking New Ground in Maternal Mental Health with Mevi
Hosts Will Larry and Victoria Guido are joined by Zamina Karim, the CEO and Founder of Mevi, a community-driven motherhood wellness app designed to address the…
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519: Ammi's Mission to Empower Parents
Host Will Larry is joined by Priyanka Mahajan, the founder of Ammi, a startup dedicated to supporting new and expectant parents with expertise, support, and…
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518: The Standard of Self-Care: Unlocking Personal Growth with Chris Pallatroni
In this episode, host Victoria Guido interviews Chris Pallatroni, creator of The Standard, a platform dedicated to sharing self-care stories. Chris shares how…
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517: Building Better Design Systems with Luro's Trent Walton
Hosts Victoria Guido and Will Larry are joined by Trent Walton, CEO of Luro. Trent shares his journey into the design world, from his early fascination with…
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516: Innovating Fashion: Charlotte Holt's Tech-Driven Approach
Hosts Will and Victoria sit down with Charlotte Holt, the Founder and Creator of The Fashion Library. Based in London, The Fashion Library is a contemporary…
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515: Healing Minds, Changing Lives: The Meru Health Experience
Kristian Ranta, the founder of Meru Health, shares the company's journey from its inception to its current status as a leading provider of mental health…
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514: The New Frontier of Fertility Treatment: Technology, Telemedicine, and Hera Fertility
Host Will Larry delves into the innovative world of Hera Fertility with its Founder and CEO, Thiv Paramsothy. Hera Fertility emerges as a telemedicine-first…
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513: Custom Fit, Global Impact: MADE TECH's Apparel Innovation with Dustin Butcher
Host Victoria Guido interviews Dustin Butcher, CEO and Co-Founder of MADE TECH, a company revolutionizing the performance apparel industry through custom and…
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512: Unboxing thoughtbot's Revolutionary Design Sprint Kit
In this episode of the Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots podcast, hosts Will Larry and Victoria Guido discuss the intricacies of product design…
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511: Tele911: Pioneering Remote Emergency Care with Dr. Ramon Lizardo
Victoria Guido hosts Dr. Ramon Lizardo, CEO of Tele911, to discuss his company's innovative approach to emergency room diversion. Dr. Lizardo shares his…
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510: The Forecastr Formula :Steven Plappert’s Path to Startup Success
Host Victoria Guido sits down with Steven Plappert, CEO of Forecastr, an online software designed to aid founders in financial modeling, which was born to help…