The Aboard Podcast

Software in the Age of AI

Join Rich Ziade, Paul Ford, and their guests as they discuss how AI is changing software development, business strategy—and everything else.

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Brains Are Better Than Butlers

AI tools are often positioned as agents, assistants, or butlers—but their potential is so much greater than that.

January 21, 2025 - 25 min 57 sec
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Not Quite Finishing Apps

Can you actually build an app with AI right now? Paul reports back from a holiday break where he attempted to do just that.

January 14, 2025 - 22 min 15 sec
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We Need More Software

Does the world actually need more software? When it comes to small and medium organizations, the answer is a resounding yes.

January 7, 2025 - 21 min 2 sec
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A Year of Chaos Concludes

Farewell 2024—a boring year in which nothing happened! Paul and Rich reflect on the state of the world, and how they manage instability.

December 17, 2024 - 28 min 27 sec
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Employees Don’t Care About AI

A recent survey of white-collar employees shows workplace AI adoption has stalled. What does this suggest about the current moment in tech?

December 10, 2024 - 24 min 11 sec
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