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Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
If you think building the perfect product means waiting until it’s flawless, think again. Today, Glenn Bachmann—CTO of Field Squared and mentor at the Charleston Harbor Entrepreneur Center—reveals how the ‘Build, Measure, Learn’ Lean methodology can be the key to unlocking startup success. With over 30 years of experience, Glenn has guided countless founders through the process of testing assumptions, rapidly iterating, and getting their product into the hands of customers as soon as possible. If you want to minimize risk and accelerate growth, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.
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Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
What happens when you fail to understand the client's perspective when choosing a software development partner? Misaligned expectations leading to wasted time and costly miscommunications; things we all want to avoid. In today's episode, we tackle this crucial topic with the person who's responsible for delivery to the client. Jeff Scott, the Chief Delivery Officer at KMS Technology. With over 30 years of bridging the gap between business and technology, Jeff shares what clients truly need from their software partners.
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Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
What does it take to transform your software team from mere order-takers to proactive problem-solvers? Today we're joined by Michael Marmor, a seasoned Venture Partner and Fractional CTO with over 30 years of experience in building and scaling global software teams. Michael shares his unique insights on how modern product development has evolved, emphasizing the importance of empowering teams to own both the problems and the solutions they work on.
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Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
What happens when you don’t prioritize culture or hire the right partner for your global team? In this episode, we explore the serious pitfalls of neglecting cultural integration in digital transformations with our guest, Troy Hiltbrand. Troy is a seasoned leader in global team dynamics with over two decades of experience. Troy shares his journey from software development to becoming a Chief Digital Officer, highlighting how overlooking trust, personal connections, and cultural fit can lead to project failure and team dysfunction.
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Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Today we're exploring a topic that's reshaping the very definition of software partnership across the globe; hyper -specialization. How can partnering with niche experts reduce risk and foster a culture of accountability? To shed light on this critical issue we've brought on Jim Marascio, CEO of Equals 11. With his extensive experience in Salesforce consulting and post implementation optimization, Jim is uniquely positioned to discuss the intersection of expertise, risk management, and business growth.
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Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
How do you foster a collaborative culture when your developer team is remote? Today we explore this question with Patrick Mee, a veteran software development leader with extensive experience at companies like Apple and Sourceforge. Hear Patrick's journey from engineering to management and discover what he learned about creating a culture with remote software teams. This episode is a must-listen for both developers and leaders.
To support our show please visit our sponsor:Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Transformational leaders inspire and drive their teams toward a shared vision of the future. But in the ever-changing tech industry, how is this done? In today's episode, Andy and Jarret uncover these very secrets with Pete Panagakis, a seasoned expert with three decades of hands-on experience in software development and global team leadership. Prepare to be inspired and equipped to lead your global teams in a new way with advice born from real life experience.
To support our show please visit our sponsor:Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Imagine transforming your workplace into a powerhouse of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, where every team member feels empowered and every challenge is met with agility and grace. Today renowned author and agile expert Gil Broza joins Andy Hilliard and Jarret Streiner. Tune in as we dive into the transformative power of agile mindset, reveal the secrets behind successful agile transformations, and share actionable insights that can reshape how your organization approaches work.
To support our show please visit our sponsor:Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
What do AOL's search revolution and Xfinity's personalized TV browsing have in common? They both were shaped by the brilliant mind of Larry Cynkin. Larry, who has also held pivotal CTO and VP Engineering roles at five different startups spanning diverse industries, joins Andy and Jarret in today’s episode. Tune in to gain invaluable insights from Larry as he unpacks the intricacies of outsourcing, the transformative impact of AI, and the power of agile methodologies in modern software development.
To support our show please visit our sponsor:Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Are you tired of product launches that miss the mark? Rich Mironov joins Andy and Jarret to uncover the hidden pitfalls of product waste that silently drain resources and derail tech ventures. Dive into the crucial distinctions between product management and ownership, and gain actionable insights on aligning distributed teams and mastering the complexities of outsourcing. Discover how to sidestep common traps and build trust across continents to ensure your product truly meets market needs. Whether you’re a developer or a decision-maker, this episode is packed with practical advice for leading successful, customer-focused development in a globally connected world.
To support our show please visit our sponsor:Software Without Borders is delivered to you by Accelerance. Powering future-forward software outsourcing and project delivery solutions. https://www.accelerance.com
Olivier Poulard
Chief Technology Officer, Accelerance\
As Chief Technology Officer at Accelerance, Olivier advises technology leaders on how to build, modernize, and scale high-performing software organizations across globally distributed teams. He brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience across digital product development, software engineering, program management, and offshore outsourcing at scale.
Olivier has led complex, mission-critical technology programs involving more than 2,100 software engineers and technologists across countries including Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ukraine, Russia, and India. His work focuses on helping companies improve how large software programs are organized, planned, contracted, governed, and executed.
Bilingual in English and French, Olivier holds a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering and Computer Science from ENSMA in France. He is also a patent holder, recipient of three major Agile awards, and has lived and worked across multiple countries, bringing a deeply global lens to conversations on software engineering, delivery quality, and distributed team performance.
Tomas Hilliard-Arce
Chief Strategy Officer, Accelerance
As Chief Strategy Officer at Accelerance, Tomas helps clients think through how to structure, scale, and optimize global software development strategies. He works with technology leaders to evaluate delivery models, identify the right software development partners, and build more effective approaches to distributed engineering, vendor governance, and AI-enabled software delivery.
As one of the leaders of the technology community Accelerance is cultivating, Tomas is closely tuned into the priorities, challenges, and opportunities facing today’s software and technology executives. He acts as a connector between CIOs, CTOs, engineering leaders, and top-tier software development firms around the world, helping facilitate conversations around modernization, delivery performance, global talent strategy, and the future of software engineering.
Before joining Accelerance, Tomas built a background spanning business strategy, technology consulting, and executive relationship development, including work with high-growth enterprise technology clients across the West Coast and California. He holds an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business and received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University. Based in the Los Angeles area, Tomas brings a global and strategic perspective to conversations around software delivery, partner ecosystems, and AI-enabled engineering.