Best Cockroach Labs Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking pricing inertia: building an experimentation culture with Tomas Lorinc, Temporal 1:01:57

1h ago1:01:57

1:01:57

In this episode of Unpack Pricing, Scott Woody, co-founder and CEO of Metronome, talks with Tomas "Tlo" Lorinc, Head of Monetization at Temporal Technologies, the leading open-source Durable Execution platform. They discuss how to overcome the inherent fear companies have around changing prices and why building your "pricing muscle" through regular…

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E29: Sudarshan Lakshminarasimhan Founding Engineer at E6data 28:45

18d ago28:45

28:45

In this episode we talk to Sudarshan Lakshminaraseemhan – a founding engineer at e6data who cut his teeth during the formative years at global technology consultancy ThoughtWorks. Hear from Sudarshan as he dissects the evolution of software development from early waterfall processes to today's rapid iteration cycles – pulling no punches when discus…

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Gitlab's playbook for running PLG and Enterprise motions with Justin Farris 51:29

28d ago51:29

51:29

In this episode of Unpack Pricing, Scott Woody, co-founder and CEO of Metronome, talks with Justin Farris, VP of Product and Monetization at GitLab, a DevSecOps platform. They discuss how GitLab successfully unified product-led growth, pricing strategy, and core systems under a single leader. Justin (ex-Zillow) shares why treating pricing as a prod…

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E28: Classical Pianist to Observability Pioneer - Charity Majors CTO of Honeycomb 27:16

2M ago27:16

27:16

In this episode of the Zero Prime podcast, we chat with Charity Majors, Co-Founder and CTO of Honeycomb, who traded piano keys for keyboard commands on their journey from classically trained pianist to a systems firefighter. Tune in to get Charity's unfiltered thoughts on why engineers should toggle between coding and management, challenging the "t…

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How Writer is winning enterprise AI deals with Matan-Paul Shetrit 46:00

2M ago46:00

46:00

In this episode of Unpack Pricing, Scott Woody, co-founder and CEO of Metronome, talks with Matan-Paul Shetrit, Director of Product at Writer, a full-stack generative AI platform for enterprises. They explore the evolving landscape of AI pricing, where rapid model advancements and enterprise adoption create pricing challenges. Matan (ex-Brex, Squar…

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E27: From Unix Coder to Enginer-Founder - Rob Woollen's Journey Founding Sigma 30:26

3M ago30:26

30:26

In this episode of the Zero Prime podcast, engineer-turned-founder Rob Woollen gives a refreshingly honest take on the founder journey. Rob shares his path from Unix coder to BEA Systems architect to Salesforce CTO, and finally to pioneering data analytics at Sigma. Get Rob's reflections on turning deep tech into market wins and navigating the AI r…

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Inside Infrastructure as Code with Pulumi’s Founder & CEO 43:53

3M ago43:53

43:53

In this episode, David sits down with Joe Duffy, CEO of Pulumi, to explore the revolutionary changes in cloud infrastructure and the power of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Pulumi is redefining how developers and organizations manage cloud resources by enabling them to use familiar programming languages for scalable, efficient infrastructure managem…

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Inside Ericsson: How AI and Automation Are Shaping Telecom 53:08

3M ago53:08

53:08

Connectivity has become as essential as power and water—without it, our modern world would grind to a halt. In this episode, David sits down with Anand Bajaj, Chief Architect at Ericsson, to explore the revolutionary shifts taking place with 5G technology. Anand breaks down the evolution from wired networks to the unparalleled flexibility of 5G, hi…

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Why billing is a core product experience at Twilio & Atlassian | Vina McAllister 49:13

4M ago49:13

49:13

In this episode of Unpack Pricing, Scott Woody, co-founder and CEO of Metronome talks with Vina McAllister, Vice President, Product Management - Commerce & Monetization at Twilio. Vina and Scott discuss how billing and commerce platforms need to be viewed as core customer experiences rather than just finance functions, drawing on Vina's experience …

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Unboxing the Cloud: AI, Microservices, and Resilient Databases 54:43

4M ago54:43

54:43

What does it take to build systems that thrive in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape? In this episode, we talk with Jim Hatcher, Solutions Engineer at Cockroach Labs, about the future of application architecture. From cloud commitments and database optimization to the transformative role of AI, Jim shares expert insights into building resilient, …

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Inside Snowflake’s pricing strategy with Sam Lee 50:21

5M ago50:21

50:21

In this episode of Unpack Pricing, Sam Lee, VP of Pricing Strategy and Product Operations at Hubspot and former Snowflake pricing leader shares his deep expertise in building and scaling pricing teams. He joins host Scott Woody to explore why pricing “is a sledgehammer, not a scalpel” in business strategy. Sam discusses why pricing is inherently ch…

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E26: Balancing Open Source and Business with Spencer Kimball (Cockroach Labs) 37:26

5M ago37:26

37:26

In this new episode of the 0P podcast, we welcome back Spencer Kimball, co-founder and CEO of Cockroach Labs, to discuss the evolving landscape of software licensing in the cloud era. Spencer shares insights on how companies are innovating with new licensing models to bridge the gap between open source ideals and sustainable business growth. Drawin…

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The future of monetizing open source with Spencer Kimball, CEO of Cockroach Labs 1:02:40

6M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

In this episode of Unpack Pricing, Spencer Kimball, co-founder and CEO of Cockroach Labs joins Scott Woody, co-founder and CEO of Metronome, to discuss CockroachDB's evolution over the past 10 years and how that's impacted their business models. Spencer Kimball discusses the pivotal decisions in open-source strategy, how the company navigated compe…

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Strategic AI and Cloud Solutions: GitHub’s Blueprint for Modern Development Success 39:57

6M ago39:57

39:57

In this episode, David welcomes Ari LiVigni, Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at GitHub, for an engaging conversation about cloud infrastructure, cloud adoption, AI, and security. Join us as we discuss: The importance of effective cloud solutions for data protection and security, including a look at tools from GitHub, AWS, and Azure. GitHub's signi…

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Cloud Architecture in the Public Sector: Balancing Innovation and Security 1:03:00

7M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Ever wondered how cloud architecture works in the public sector? In this episode, David Joy is joined by Nik Mayer, Principal Cloud Architect at Maximus, a company that partners with state, federal and local governments to provide critical health and human service programs. Nick discusses his journey into cloud architecture, emphasizing the impact …

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Lessons on PLG from Dropbox, Postman, and Kong with Jesse Miller 43:22

7M ago43:22

43:22

In this episode of Unpack Pricing, Jesse Miller, VP of Product Growth at Kong joins host Scott Woody, CEO and co-founder of Metronome, to discuss the interplay between product-led and sales-led growth. Jesse exposes common misconceptions about product-led growth, and offers insights into the critical role of user experience, product design, and pri…

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GenAI Meets Celebrity: Inside Cameo’s Journey from Startup to Stardom 50:54

7M ago50:54

50:54

This week, David is joined by Dom Scandinaro, CTO at Cameo, the platform that allows users to send personalized videos from celebrities and creators. Scandinaro gives an in-depth overview of Cameo’s rapid growth from a simple idea into a robust and deeply personalized fan experience platform with the digital infrastructure to match. Join us as we d…

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The Journey From Mainframe to Adopting Generative AI With Equifax’s Senior Network Architect 56:27

8M ago56:27

56:27

In this episode, our host David Joy speaks with Samarth Shah, Senior Network Architect at Equifax to learn about the steps they took to modernize from the mainframe to the cloud, as well as the impact AI has on the industry. Join as we also discuss: The limitations of the mainframe and what enterprises need to consider when moving towards a cloud a…

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Modernizing Your Cloud Strategy with OneStream’s Senior VP of Cloud Architecture 46:25

9M ago46:25

46:25

In this episode, we dive into the heart of cloud architecture, disaster recovery, observability, and more with OneStream’s Senior VP of Cloud Architecture, Ryan Berry. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or finance professional, this episode offers indispensable knowledge on navigating modern cloud landscapes and optimizing financial software solution…

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E25 [DEEP DIVE]: How Metric Trees Are Transforming Businesses with Vijay Subramanian 27:14

9M ago27:14

27:14

In this episode, we introduce a new format for the podcast—a deep dive into a technical topic with an engineer-founder who is an expert on the subject. For our first Deep Dive, I sit down with Vijay Subramanian, the visionary behind Trace, to explore the evolution and future of metric layers in business metrics and cross-functional alignment. Vijay…

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Driving digital transformation with Chief Architect at Altimetrik, Ignacio Segovia 51:16

9M ago51:16

51:16

In this episode, David is joined by Head of Product Engineering and Chief Architect at Altimetrik, Ignacio Segovia. From revolutionizing product engineering to harnessing the power of cloud technologies, Ignacio breaks down the themes of digital transformation in today's rapidly evolving landscape, and how Altimetrik fosters cultural alignment and …

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Discussing the Patterns of Distributed Systems with Unmesh Joshi 44:36

10M ago44:36

44:36

This week, David is joined by Unmesh Joshi, Principal Consultant at Thoughtworks and author of “Patterns of Distributed Systems” for a conversation on the technical intricacies that keep modern applications running smoothly. Join as we discuss: Key concepts behind distributed systems, including fault tolerance and consistency models, consensus algo…

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Scaling for 2 Billion Events Per Day with Principal Software Engineer at Red Ventures 36:22

10M ago36:22

36:22

With a growing library of media properties including CNET, Lonely Planet, and Bankrate, Red Ventures’ data platform has scaled from handling 16 million events per day to nearly 2 billion. To dive into the evolution of their architecture and understand how data effortlessly travels through their systems, our host David Joy sat down with Principal So…

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Enabling a data-driven and innovative engineering culture at Amplitude 48:32

11M ago48:32

48:32

For the engineering team at digital analytics company Amplitude, real-time customer feedback and cutting-edge Northstar metrics play a significant role in helping them adapt their tech stack and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. To learn more about the innovative approaches at Amplitude, we sat down with their SVP of Engineering, Shadi Rosta…

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E24: Self-Taught to Startup Success: The Unconventional Path of InfluxDB's Paul Dix 33:59

11M ago33:59

33:59

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Dix, the founder and CTO of InfluxData to explore his journey from a self-taught programmer to a leader in database systems. We discuss his role in building the NYC Machine Learning meetup, the creation of InfluxDB and the strategic move to make it open source. He shares insights into the decision to rewrite In…

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Transforming Your Acquisition 22:52

11M ago22:52

22:52

Every digital transformation journey is unique. The goals may be similar, but the requirements, features, and choices made along the lead to new systems unlike any other. That’s all well and good—until you need to merge two systems into one, on a short timetable. Atul Verma of the Bank of Montreal recounts how he and his team found themselves handl…

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How to Simplify Your Software Architecture 42:46

11M ago42:46

42:46

Modernizing database infrastructure can solve more than just data problems. It can also simplify your software architecture and the way your engineering organization works. In this episode, David sits down with technical evangelist, Rob Reid from Cockroach Labs, to discuss the importance of architectural simplification through proven patterns, real…

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Transforming Your Timelines 19:58

12M ago19:58

19:58

Modernizing your IT systems is a worthy achievement. You can reap the benefits of digital transformation at last. But don’t be lulled into a false sense of security—digital transformation isn’t about reaching the finish line. It’s about reaching for the horizon. Randall Núñez of Experian explains how perpetual improvement is a key element of digita…

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Behind the scenes with Vimeo’s Director of Enterprise Architecture 40:43

12M ago40:43

40:43

“Customer experience is top priority, if the customer isn’t happy and you scale it, it doesn’t matter, nobody's gonna use it!” This week, David is joined by Sachin Joshi, Director of Enterprise Architecture at Vimeo, to discuss customer experience as the north star of architecture work, the evolution and impact of AI, and Vimeo's code-to-cash proce…

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Transforming Your Priorities 17:42

12M ago17:42

17:42

It can be difficult to know the full outcome of your choices. Not having clear priorities makes it impossible to know which choice is the right one, because those should inform your direction. Adam Timm of Crunchy Data explains how multiple factors influence outcomes—and how keeping your priorities at the forefront of your decision-making process m…

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E23: Inside the Mind of an AI Pioneer: A Conversation with Alex Mashrabov 28:23

12M ago28:23

28:23

In this episode, I sit down with Alex Mashrabov, the visionary CEO of Higgsfield AI. We journey through Alex's impressive career, beginning with his time at Yandex where he witnessed the early implementations of neural networks. We explore what ignited his entrepreneurial spirit and delve into the stark contrasts between the Russian and American ed…

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The Power of Data Streaming with Confluent’s Head Of Technology 47:35

1y ago47:35

47:35

How to leverage real-time data processing for enterprises In this episode, David is joined by Andrew Sellers, Head of Technology at Confluent, to discuss the dynamic world of data streaming and its transformative impact in the enterprise as well as everyday applications. Andrew sheds light on the evolution of data infrastructure and how Confluent i…

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E22: From BigQuery to Motherduck: The Journey of Jordan Tigani 21:07

1y ago21:07

21:07

In this episode, I chat with Jordan Tigani, the dynamic engineer-founder of MotherDuck who previously led Google's BigQuery team and headed up product at SingleStore. Jordan shares the inspiring origin story of MotherDuck, which emerged from the overlooked analytics' long tail, focusing on serving small users in data analytics. Our conversation del…

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Discussing Data Trends in the AI Era 38:22

1y ago38:22

38:22

Developers need a toolkit to build AI into their applications – models, functions, & data, Hypermode does just that. To learn how the world of data and databases have been rapidly evolving for the age of AI, we sat down with their CTO Gajanan Chinchwadkar (previously Chief Systems Architect at Visa). Join as we discuss: The evolution of database te…

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Transforming Your Database 23:34

1y ago23:34

23:34

Databases are rarely the stars of digital transformation. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. But that doesn’t mean they should be an afterthought either. Craig Kerstiens of Crunchy Data covers the state of the database—and how the database tools you choose have implications beyond the databases themselves. The guest featured in this episode works …

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Inside the Mind of the Chief Architect at Index Exchange 43:27

1y ago43:27

43:27

With over a decade of experience spanning various industries, Chief Architect Joshua Prismon shares insights on his journey from guiding the architecture of FICO to his current role enabling media owners to grow revenue and marketers to reach consumers on any screen at Index Exchange. From the democratization of credit scores to the ethical conside…

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Solving for Scale: Real-time retail experiences with CTO at Endear 38:00

1y ago38:00

38:00

Major retailers from AllBirds to Alo Yoga to Glossier boost sales and increase customer loyalty with Endear’s CRM solution. To learn about the technology behind the scenes enabling omni-channel strategies at these large consumer brands, David Joy sat down with the CTO at Endear, JP Grace. Join as we discuss: The intricacies of building and maintain…

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Transforming Your Secrets Management 19:35

1y ago19:35

19:35

We’ve been taught to stash our secrets. Passwords, credentials, and tokens shouldn’t be shared lest they fall into the wrong hands. When it comes to building and running large-scale systems, that thinking has to change. But maybe only a little bit. Rosemary Wang and Steve Almy of HashiCorp share how business as usual for secrets management means pu…

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E21: The Power of Pricing with Alvaro Morales of Orb 24:07

1y ago24:07

24:07

In this episode, Pete speaks with Alvaro Morales, the co-founder and CEO of Orb, who shares his journey from being an engineer to becoming the founder of a flexible billing engine for modern software pricing. Alvaro traces his path from Lima, Peru to San Francisco, discussing the rise of startups in his home city as well as his early engineering ex…

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Data, Acquisitions, and AI: Insights from FiscalNote's CTO 46:54

1y ago46:54

46:54

Vlad Eidelman, Chief Technology Officer at FiscalNote a Government Relationship Management (GRM) service, sits down with David Joy to examine the technical complexities involved with acquisitions. Vlad explains the challenges with integrating products running on different infrastructures, and talks through his proven strategies for a successful int…

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Transforming Your Identity Management 20:10

1y ago20:10

20:10

Modern IT systems have a lot of components—components people have to use, and components who need to talk to each other. That’s a lot of traffic and exchanging of sensitive information. How do you sort the legitimate users from the potential intruders? Niels Van Bennekom shares how CyberArk helps organizations set up identity management systems tha…

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Unwrapping Moonpig: Architectural Insights into Personalization and Scalability 42:08

1y ago42:08

42:08

Whether you need to send greeting cards or flowers, Moonpig makes personalized gifting for any occasion easy. But behind the simplicity of Moonpig’s platform are complex technologies that enable the deep customization that customers love. To talk about the architecture behind Moonpig, Principal Engineer Alexis Lowe sat down with our host David Joy.…

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Season 3: Charting Digital Transformation 1:04

1y ago1:04

1:04

A journey of 1,000 upgrades starts with a single commit. It’s not always clear how much change digital transformation entails. But it’s likely more than expected. Season 3 of Code Comments travels the well-trodden paths of IT modernization, cloud migration, and the unmentioned necessities to make it all work.…

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Simplifying solutions architecture with Brian Johnson of Booz Allen Hamilton 35:26

1y ago35:26

35:26

Consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton plays a pivotal role in keeping federal agencies including the United States Department of Defense and the VA on the cutting edge. In this episode, host David Joy is joined by Booz Allen Hamilton’s Sr. Solutions Architect, Brian Johnson, for a discussion on the exciting, intricate world of data analysis as well a…

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Solving for data intelligence at scale with CTO at Collibra 45:40

1y ago45:40

45:40

Madalina Tanasie's career has been led by her belief that technology should be purposeful. Embracing choices that reflected this conviction, her professional path ultimately led to the C-suite. David sits down with Madalina to discuss the always-evolving technology landscape and the recent advancements in AI, especially in the context of her work a…

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How to make your applications smarter with Engineering Leader, Rod Senra 55:02

1y ago55:02

55:02

Years before Rod Senra became VP of Engineering, he started out in academia in Brazil. He recalls the early days of Python and teaching computer engineering to his students. Today, he leads as VP of Engineering at Loadsmart, a logistics technology company helping shippers, suppliers and carriers to move goods more efficiently. Join us to discuss: H…

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E20: Building Sustainable Businesses in the Tech Industry with Craig McLuckie 26:27

1y ago26:27

26:27

In this enlightening episode, I have the privilege of hosting Craig McLuckie, a tech industry veteran who has made significant contributions to the cloud computing industry and is currently the Co-founder & CEO of stacklok. We begin by exploring his journey from Microsoft to Google, where he co-authored Kubernetes, a pivotal project that has shaped…

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The data behind digital marketing: A conversation with Bluecore’s Software Architect 57:59

1+ y ago57:59

57:59

Bluecore’s retail marketing platform is trusted by companies including CVS Pharmacy, Neiman Marcus, and more to transform data into effective customer journeys. To learn what it takes to build architecture capable of powering some of the world's biggest marketing campaigns and gathering valuable insights along the way, our host David Joy sat down w…

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A Lesson in Scaling: How Kami handled 25x growth with CTO and Co-Founder Jordan Thoms 50:19

1+ y ago50:19

50:19

Revolutionizing education with technology, and classrooms in particular, is no easy lift. But the right interactive tools and the ability to navigate the complexities of scaling in a market driven by digital advancements, is essential for success. We hear all about the transformative journey of Kami, an education technology company, from Founder an…

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