AI Superpowers with Spring Science's Ben Kamens

Rizel Scarlett is a Staff Developer Advocate at TBD, Block's newest business unit. TBD is an incubator operating within Block. They are building open source platforms and protocols that make it easy to exchange money internationally.  

Kate Kalcevich is Head of Accessibility at Fable. Fable is an accessibility company that enables the development of digital products that work for everyone. She sits down with Scott to talk about how to drive and measure accessibility in your applications and websites.How successful accessibility leaders measure progress

Kathryn Grayson Nanz Is a designer who's written an ebook called Foundations of Design for Developers. She understands that developers need to participate in the design process, and often developers can identify that something is wrong with the design but they can't figure out why. In this episode she talks to Scott about how engineers and developers can learn design and even become actively interested in the topic!Download "Foundations of Design for Developers" free

Jacob DePriest is the Deputy Chief Security Officer at GitHub! From discussing the challenges of maintaining the security of one of the world’s largest code repositories to sharing insights on the latest cybersecurity trends, Jacob talks to Scott about what it takes to safeguard GitHub and its millions of users. Whether you’re a developer, a cybersecurity enthusiast, or just curious about how GitHub keeps your code safe, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to gain a unique perspective on security from the heart of GitHub itself. 

In association and partnership with the ACM Bytecast, this episode features a conversation with Affective Computing Pioneer Dr. Rosalind Picard. Dr. Picard is a scientist, inventor, and engineer, member of the faculty of MIT's Media Lab, founder and director of the Affective Computing research group at the MIT Media Lab, founding faculty chair of MIT's MindHandHeart Initiative, and a faculty member of the MIT Center for Neurobiological Engineering. She has co-founded two companies:  Affectiva (now part of Smart Eye), providing emotion AI technologies now used by more than 25% of the Global Fortune 500, and Empatica, providing wearable sensors and analytics to improve health. 

In an episode Scott sits down with career big tech PM Dare Obasanjo to explore the intricacies of the technology industry from an insider’s perspective. Dare has worked at Microsoft and Meta and has opined on Tech (both Big and Small) on Social Media for two decades. Together they delve into the evolving landscape of tech, discussing the impact of emerging trends and the future of innovation. 

In this episode, Scott chats with John Kattenhorn about the challenges of deploying large systems that involve Internet of Things (IoT) systems. There's a number of technical aspects to large scale IoT deployment as well as technical nuances to deploy a solution at scale with a focus on reliability security and manageability. We also talk about the Wilderness Labs Meadow platform that allows you to ship C# in a microcontroller.

Ginny Clarke is a seasoned executive, author, and advocate for conscious leadership. With a background in organizational development and mindfulness practices, she brings a unique perspective to the table. Her work has inspired countless leaders to embrace authenticity, compassion, and purpose in their leadership journey. In this episode, Scott sits down with Ginny to talk about the intersection of leadership, mindfulness, and purpose-driven decision-making.https://www.ginnyclarke.com

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks to Davin Jackson, the founder and CEO of Alpha Esports Tech, a company that provides a platform for kids to learn and compete in esports. Davin shares his vision of creating a safe, fun, and educational environment for the next generation of gamers, and how he leverages technology, partnerships, and community to achieve his goals. Davin also discusses the benefits and challenges of running an esports business, and what he thinks the future of esports will look like.

Join Scott Hanselman as he sits down with Sai Srirampur, as they explore the intricacies of Postgres Replication and how it can be turbocharged using PeerDB. In the realm of databases, Postgres Replication is like a well-choreographed dance between servers. Sai takes us behind the scenes, revealing the steps involved and how it can be made faster and cheaper.https://www.peerdb.io/