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May 28, 2025 57 mins

What does it take to build a business that stands the test of time, in the ever-evolving tech landscape?

In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast, host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Jonathan Schneider, the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Moderne, to explore the intersection of AI, code modernization, leadership and company culture.

Bhavesh and Jonathan discuss the journey of building Moderne, a developer platform for auto refactoring and analyzing code bases. Jonathan shares his journey from Netflix to founding Moderne, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the tech industry.

The conversation covers: - The inspiration behind Moderne, - The challenges of code modernization- The role of AI in software development and- The importance of company culture and leadership.

Jonathan also shares insights on technical debt, the sales process and the vision for Moderne's growth. The episode ends with explorations into personal growth, overcoming challenges and the essence of leadership.


CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Highlights

01:43 - Meet Jonathan Schneider, CEO & Co-Founder, Moderne

03:04 - The Inspiration Behind Moderne and Its Vision

06:07 - Freedom and Responsibility: A Netflix Philosophy

08:19 - The Role of Open Rewrite and Code Modernization

10:48 - Componentization and Code Refactoring

13:45 - Modern's Platform and AI Integration

16:35 - Identifying and Solving Client Problems

18:37 - Exploring Technical Debt in Software Development

20:14 - Moderne's Approach to Technical Debt

23:56 - Sales Process and Client Engagement

27:01 - Onboarding and Implementation of Moderne's Platform

30:27 - Vision and Growth of Moderne

38:03 - Cultural and Leadership Insights

40:34 - Building a Successful Company Culture

47:33 - Overcoming Challenges and Personal Growth

52:39 - The One Thing: The Changeless Beneath the Changing

54:23 - Getting In Touch

55:53 - Reflection: About Being On the Podcast

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Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (Thank You!): https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn

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Show Notes and Further Reading: https://www.awayre.com/ai-human-future-proof-business-jonathan-schneider-moderne/

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