Code Story Podcast: Season 5 Founder Creation Stories

Discover how Shaun Cooley built Mapped's IoT data fabric to solve enterprise device fragmentation. Learn the creation story behind billions of connected devices.

Discover how Google-scale SRE practices transform enterprise reliability. Learn Brian Singer's journey from Google to founding Nobl9 and mastering SLOs.

Learn how Angel Munoz scaled Beacon from gaming community to interactive platform. Discover engineering leadership and architecture strategies for tech growth.

Discover how SAWO Labs is revolutionizing authentication with passwordless technology. Hear Cherish Santoshi's founding story and vision for developer-first security solutions.

Escape expensive SaaS tools. Learn how Adrian Tobey built Groundhogg, an open-source HubSpot alternative that delivers enterprise marketing automation on WordPress.

Discover how Paraag Sarva built Rhino into a $1B+ PropTech disruptor by eliminating security deposits. Learn the scaling strategy behind this rental revolution.

Learn how Anthony Castrio bootstrapped Indie Worldwide while working quarter-time as a freelancer, building an infinite runway for indie projects.

Learn how Embrace.io captures 100% of mobile user sessions at scale. Discover Eric Futoran's engineering approach to high-volume telemetry tracking.

Discover how Andrew Childs built Shortcut from a hack day project to fix broken developer workflows and transform project management tools.

Discover how to transform broken tech teams into high-performing units. Learn Matt Dixon's proven strategies for optimizing engineering culture and leadership.

Discover how Shinji Kim automated data lineage and governance at Select Star to solve enterprise data discovery challenges. This episode explores the innovative approaches to managing data pipelines effectively.

Discover how Greg Ratner built Troops from solving daily tool chaos to a Salesforce acquisition. The inspiring founder story behind revenue communications.

Discover how Luke Hoban co-created TypeScript and built Pulumi to revolutionize cloud infrastructure with programming languages. This episode explores the journey of innovation in tech and the impact of programming languages on modern cloud solutions.

Discover how a police officer turned tech founder revolutionized public safety communication. Rahul Sidhu's SPIDR Tech story from Techstars to innovation.

Discover how Lydia Davies built Teemates, the 'LinkedIn for golfers' app. Learn her journey from music to tech and the coding behind connecting golf players worldwide.

Discover how Meha Agrawal transformed from Goldman Sachs engineer to CEO, building Silk & Sonder's viral wellness app with data-driven retention strategies. This episode explores the journey of creating a high-retention app and the insights gained along the way.

How a Wall Street trader built a $25M bootstrapped SaaS by pivoting from email marketing to data collection. Adam Robinson's entrepreneurial journey.

Eliminate build wait times with instant preview environments. Learn how Colin Chartier built Webapp.io to streamline deployment workflows.

Learn how to build trustworthy multi-modal AI systems with Seekar's Kordel France. Discover AI architecture principles from a defense industry expert.

Discover how Ubico revolutionized personalized cold email outreach at scale. Learn Philippe Kwiatkowski's journey solving founder distribution challenges.

Discover how Jody Shapiro built Productiv to eliminate enterprise SaaS chaos and help companies manage sprawling tool portfolios with data-driven solutions.

Eliminate PCI compliance headaches. Learn how VGS helps companies offload data security and liability so you can focus on building your product.

Discover how LaunchDarkly's feature flags transform software releases into risk-free deployments. Learn John Kodumal's journey to eliminating release chaos.

Debug live production apps without redeploying. Learn how Lightrun eliminates hotfixes and gives developers real-time visibility into production issues.

Discover how Aligned is revolutionizing data centers for massive GPU workloads. Learn cutting-edge cooling and infrastructure solutions for 100kW+ racks.

Learn how Brendan Wood transformed integration debt into Passiv's powerful API, turning a personal stock portfolio frustration into a thriving platform. This episode explores the challenges and solutions in creating a robust API from complex engineering issues.

Discover how Timur Mamedov built VEED.io, the AI-powered web video editor disrupting the industry. Learn scaling strategies from founder to entrepreneur.

Learn how Sergei Egorov scaled AtomicJar from open source to a Docker acquisition. Discover the creation story behind test containers.

Discover how Ben Dowling scaled IPinfo to handle 1 trillion requests globally. Learn the creation story behind this powerful IP intelligence API.

Discover how CallRail scaled to $100M ARR. Ryan Johnson shares the product evolution strategy that transformed call tracking into an omnichannel powerhouse.

Discover how to cut your cloud costs in half with automated Kubernetes optimization. Learn Leon Kuperman's CAST.ai strategy for reducing infrastructure bills.

Discover how David Ciccarelli built Voices.com from a passion project into a $200M marketplace. Learn the scaling strategies behind voice talent success.

Discover hybrid SQL/NoSQL architectures solving massive data challenges. Kyle Bernhardy shares HarperDB's journey to building better database infrastructure.

Discover how File Finder solves cloud data chaos. Brandon White shares the story behind indexing scattered files across email and cloud platforms.

Discover how Verb Data eliminates dashboard engineering overhead. Learn Oleg Friedman's solution for shipping customer-facing analytics faster.

Learn why customers buy products and how to stop wasting resources on features nobody wants using Jobs-to-be-Done theory with Jay Haynes. This episode provides insights into mastering customer needs and improving product development strategies.

Discover how to validate your product idea and reach product-market fit. Learn Darshan Mehta's proven strategies for finding customer insights beyond surveys.

This episode features Ari Jacoby from Deduce discussing strategies to combat AI-driven fraud and account takeovers. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges and solutions in the evolving landscape of online security.

Discover how Lyric Jain scaled Logically's AI trust engine to 15M daily contents, pivoting from misinformation detection to B2B success. This episode explores the strategies and insights behind the transformation of Logically's business model.

Discover how science-backed hiring tech is transforming recruitment. Josh Millet shares Criteria's story of replacing resumes with data-driven hiring solutions.

This episode features Marco Palladino, CTO of Kong, discussing the evolution of APIs and their role in building the AI gateway of the future. Listeners will gain insights into the advancements in API technology and its implications for the future of artificial intelligence.

This episode of Code Story features Guillermo Rauch discussing the architecture behind Next.js and Vercel. It explores the evolution of web technologies and how they shape modern development practices.

This episode of CodeStory features Ken Gavranovic from Unqork discussing the future of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and how no-code architecture can help eliminate technical debt. Listeners will gain insights into modern development practices and the potential of no-code solutions in software engineering.

Discover how to scale B2B growth through repeatable experiments. Learn from Techstars alum Shelby Stephens on building Growth Match and pivoting startups.

Explore the inspiring story of Cody Candee, the minimalist entrepreneur who built a global storage empire with Bounce. Discover how his unique approach to life and business led to innovative solutions in the storage industry.

Discover how Abhinav Asthana built Postman into a platform serving 30 million developers. Learn the API testing tool's origin story and scaling secrets.

This episode of CodeStory features Slater Victoroff, co-founder of Indico, discussing the journey from a college dorm room to building scalable AI product architecture. Listeners will gain insights into deep learning and the challenges of scaling technology in a startup environment.

Discover how Alexander Alimovs built Automations.io to eliminate workflow bottlenecks and empower non-engineers to automate complex processes effortlessly.

Discover how Chris Wexler leveraged 6 careers and anti-trafficking passion to build Krunam, tech that fights human trafficking with purpose.

Discover how Andrew Butt built Enable into a $1B SaaS unicorn by solving a hidden problem in B2B distribution and trading agreements. This episode explores the strategies and insights that led to Enable's success in a seemingly unexciting market.

Discover how Derrick Reimer built SavvyCal to challenge Calendly in the scheduling market. Learn his founding story and strategy for competing.

Discover how Afresh uses AI to tackle the $400B food waste crisis. Matt Schwartz reveals the startup disrupting produce supply chains.

Discover how Veena Somareddy engineered FDA-registered VR therapy environments. Learn the innovation behind Neuro Rehab VR's patient-focused approach.

Discover how LaKeisha Turner built AlgoPear, an algorithmic trading platform automating Wall Street portfolio management from the ground up. This episode explores the technical aspects and challenges faced during the creation of the platform.

Discover how agentic AI is revolutionizing WordPress development. Tigran Nazaryan shares 10Web's journey from plugins to full automation.

Discover how Joshua Wohle scaled AI learning at Mindstone after his Epic Games exit. Learn his journey from self-taught developer to founder.

Discover how Miriam Schwab built Strattic, a serverless WordPress solution using static site generation to solve slow-loading content at scale. This episode explores the innovative approaches and technologies that enable efficient content delivery for modern web applications.

Discover how Nate Joens built Structurely's AI inside sales agent that rivals human performance in real estate lead follow-up automation. This episode explores the technology and strategies behind creating an effective AI solution for sales.

Discover how a Microsoft Technical Fellow turned startup founder disrupted the real estate industry. Laura Butler's journey from tech leader to co-founding Uplift showcases the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship.

Discover how Orbit built an analytics engine for open source communities. Josh Dzielak shares the story behind measuring developer engagement and community growth.

Discover how Siri's former iOS engineer built Centered.app to help developers achieve ultimate flow state and boost productivity with proven techniques. This episode explores the journey of Ulf Schwekendiek and the innovative solutions he offers for enhancing developer efficiency.

Discover how Thejo Kote scaled Airbase into a fintech powerhouse and achieved a successful exit. Learn his entrepreneurial journey and scaling strategies.

Automate incident response and eliminate downtime with FireHydrant. Learn how Bobby Ross built the platform that bridges the gap between chaos and control.

Discover how Armor Bionics created 3D surgical GPS to revolutionize complex operations. Bruno Demuro's mission to make surgery safer and more precise.

Discover how Max Stoiber reduced traffic by 95% using edge caching with GraphCDN. Learn the creation story and scaling secrets behind Stellate.

Discover how Lance's automated banking tech helps freelancers manage variable income and cash flow with forward-looking financial insights. This episode features Oona Rokyta discussing innovative solutions for financial management.

Discover how AI is revolutionizing fashion design with Nick Clayton of Savitude. Explore innovative tech solving the clothing fit crisis.

Discover how ClickUp's Alex Yurkowski built a hyper-scale tech stack that revolutionized workflow management. Learn the engineering playbook behind the platform.

Discover how Heroku founder Adam Wiggins created Muse, rethinking personal computing with local-first software and innovative touch-screen interfaces.

Discover how Musiio scaled AI audio processing to analyze millions of tracks. Learn Hazel Savage's journey from punk rock to building music tech innovation.

Discover how SyncFloor founder Kirt Debique built a high-concurrency marketplace solving music licensing gaps with automated rights management. This episode explores the challenges and solutions in creating efficient systems for managing music rights in a digital marketplace.

Discover how Braden Stenning built Raven's real-time telematics platform for edge streaming video. Learn the creation story behind machine telemetry innovation.

Discover how Kristen Buchanan built Edify to revolutionize developer onboarding. Learn the creation story behind fixing broken engineering processes.

Learn how Marko Anastasov built Semaphore to eliminate deployment stress with world-class CI/CD automation and fast testing integration. This episode explores the challenges and solutions in creating efficient deployment processes for developers.

Discover how Valerie Coffman built Swayable's analytics engine to change minds with science-backed messaging and behavioral insights. This episode explores the intersection of technology and psychology in shaping effective communication strategies.

Build HubSpot-level marketing automation without the hefty price tag. Discover how Adrian Tobey created Groundhogg as an open-source WordPress alternative.

Discover how Guillermo Rauch built Next.js and Vercel to revolutionize modern web architecture. Explore the vision behind developer-first frameworks.