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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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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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AI Fires Our CEO, Rich

The robots bring the pink slip…for Aboard’s CEO! What can software “translators” bring to the world of AI-accelerated development?

December 3, 2024 - 21 min 8 sec
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Career Advice for a UX Researcher

What should a UX researcher learn right now so they’re ready for the AI future?

November 26, 2024 - 20 min 24 sec
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