The Software Leaders Uncensored Podcast

The Software Leaders Uncensored Podcast

Software Leaders Uncensored isn’t your typical tech podcast—it’s a candid dive into the minds of the industry’s top innovators. Each episode is a raw, behind-the-scenes conversation with the leaders who are shaping the future of software—how they’re building, scaling, and dominating in their markets. This is where cutting-edge tech meets unfiltered storytelling.

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August 5, 2026 32 mins

In this episode, Michael Kopko, CEO and founder of Pearl Health, discusses innovative approaches in health tech, focusing on managing Medicare patients, technology challenges, and the future of healthcare.

Learn how their unique model improves outcomes and reduces costs in a highly regulated industry.

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In this episode, Daniel Harrington, Chief AI Officer at The Zebra, shares insights on the evolving role of AI in insurance, building AI frameworks, and managing token costs in AI models.

Discover how AI leaders navigate regulation, innovation, and organizational challenges in a rapidly changing landscape.

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In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews John Glasgow, CEO of Campfire, about their innovative AI-native ERP system designed for the AI era. They discuss the challenges of replacing traditional ERP systems, hiring in a competitive market, and managing AI costs and risks.

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In this episode, Dan Beck, CEO of 401GO, shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building a modern fintech platform in the regulated 401k space, and insights on scaling, technology, and leadership.

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In this episode, Sunita Verma, CTO at Ironclad, shares insights on transforming engineering organizations into AI-native teams, the challenges of deploying AI in legal tech, and strategies for product and engineering collaboration in the age of generative AI.

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In this episode, Mike Gibson, CTO at Planet DDS, shares insights with host Steve Taplin on managing engineering teams, handling acquisitions, and leveraging AI to accelerate software development in the dental industry. Discover how they navigate technical debt, team organization, and compliance challenges.

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In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Ev Kontsevoy, CEO and co-founder of Teleport, about infrastructure security, identity management, and the future of AI agents. They explore how companies can protect their digital assets in an increasingly complex and AI-driven world.

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In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Scott Swann, CEO of ROC, about building a US-based biometric and AI company, navigating the IPO process, and the challenges of deploying AI across government and commercial markets.

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In this episode, Winston Astrachan, CTO of Phobio, shares insights on managing a lean engineering team, navigating industry changes, and leveraging AI responsibly in software development. Discover how a small team can outperform larger competitors and stay agile in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Aaron Mitchell, CEO of HeroDevs, about the challenges and opportunities in the open source industry, the impact of AI, managing remote teams, and maintaining compliance and security in software development.

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In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Matt Moore, CTO and Founder of Chainguard, about building secure open source environments, scaling challenges, and the future of software supply chain security. They explore patterns in software security, remote team management, and product roadmap strategies.

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In this episode, Derek Perry, CTO of Sparq, discusses the challenges of engineering, the impact of AI, and strategies for effective backlog management in remote teams. Gain insights into digital transformation, AI adoption, and client problem-solving from a seasoned CTO.

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In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Robert Stewart, CTO of Arbital Health, about the complexities of value-based care in healthcare technology. They explore how AI, data challenges, and industry regulations shape the future of healthcare software development.

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In this episode, Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of Gemelli Biotech, shares insights on integrating technology into biotech, overcoming industry challenges, and rapidly scaling a health tech company. Learn how AI, logistics, and domain knowledge drive innovation in healthcare.

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In this episode, Trevor Calhoun, CEO of TPN Health, shares insights into building a scalable digital infrastructure for behavioral health, navigating industry regulations, and leveraging AI to improve provider networks and patient outcomes.

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In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Bobby Tahir, a four-time CTO and current CTO Advisor of Aldrich Capital Partners, to explore patterns in engineering leadership, AI adoption, organizational change, and technical debt management. They discuss how AI is transforming product and engineering teams, the challenges of scaling organizations, and strategies for CTOs navigating the evolving tech landscape.

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In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Shimon Ben-David, CTO of WEKA, about their innovative high-performance storage solutions for AI and HPC workloads. They discuss the company's growth, technical challenges, industry impact, and leadership insights.

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In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Cary Gahm, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, and Ed Thomas, Co-Founder of GoTu, who share their journey in building an innovative dental staffing platform. They discuss the challenges of scaling, regulatory compliance across states, and leveraging AI and technology to solve industry-specific problems.

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In this episode, Steve Taplin interviews Stephen Chen, CTO at NuCompass Mobility, about AI adoption, security challenges, and managing a hybrid engineering team. They explore how technology impacts relocation services, the importance of human elements, and strategies for effective leadership in tech.

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In this episode, host Steve Taplin interviews Nathan Strum, CEO of Abby Connect, about the evolving role of AI in customer service. They discuss hybrid models, technical challenges, industry-specific regulations, leadership lessons, and future trends in AI-driven customer support.

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