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Futureproof by Xano
by Prakash Chandran, CEO & Co-Founder of Xano
Futureproof by Xano is a podcast for technical builders, entrepreneurs, and engineering leaders who want to stay ahead of what’s next. Hosted by Xano’s CEO & Co-Founder Prakash Chandran, each episode features conversations with innovators and industry experts who are shaping the future of technology, business, and product development.
Episodes
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The Machine That Builds the Machine: How AI Is Rewiring Software Development with Alex Pape (AssetMark)
What happens when AI makes code faster to write than it is to govern? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran sits down with Alex Pape, EVP and Chief Technology & Product Officer at AssetMark, a wealth management technology platform serving independent financial advisors. Alex…
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Outsource the Work, Not the Thinking—with Nikolaj Brammer (Heimstaden)
What does digital transformation actually look like when your product is a physical home—and a leaky faucet can't be fixed with a line of code? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran sits down with Nikolaj Brammer, Chief Digital Officer at Heimstaden, one of Europe's largest...
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The Invisible Work AI Can't Replace—with Paul Traficanti (Nextworld)
If AI can produce the deck, write the PRD, and draft the battle card—what's left for you to own? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran sits down with Paul Traficanti, Director of Product Marketing at Nextworld and writer behind the Substack newsletter Somebody Manage Me. Paul…
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Enterprise Architecture in the Age of AI—with Fred Hennige (Jack in the Box)
If everyone in your organization wants AI, but half of them can't explain what for—where do you start? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran sits down with Fred Hennige, Director of Enterprise Architecture at Jack in the Box, to explore what enterprise architecture actually...
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Your Agent Doesn't Know What It Doesn't Know—with Heather Lutz (Datasite)
If you plug an AI agent into your data, how do you know it's giving you the right answer—and not just a confident one? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Heather Lutz, Director of Engineering at Datasite, the provider of AI-powered solutions that enable private market...
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The Right Answer Isn't Enough—with Karthik Narayan (Komodo Health)
If an AI agent gives you the correct answer but took the wrong path to get there, can you actually trust it? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Karthik Narayan, Director of Product Management at Komodo Health, where he leads Marmot, an enterprise AI product for life...
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Foundational Thinking in the Age of AI—with Doug Merritt (Aviatrix)
If AI is making us faster, why does it feel like we're understanding less? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Doug Merritt, CEO of Aviatrix. Doug is one of the most accomplished enterprise technology leaders of the last two decades—after serving as CEO of Splunk for...
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AI Makes Security Everyone's Problem—with Tim Olshansky (Fencer)
If AI agents are writing your code, how are you making sure it's secure? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Tim Olshansky, CTO and co-founder of Fencer, to explore what application security really looks like in a world where AI writes most of the code and open source...
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From Prototype to Enterprise-Grade Compliance—with Michael Konrath (Choice Digital)
What does it really take to build a regulated fintech product from scratch—with a small team and a bootstrapped budget? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Michael Konrath, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Choice Digital, a fintech company that ensures...
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Dissecting the AI Hype Cycle—with Joshua Greenbaum (Enterprise Applications Consulting)
What if AI is just the latest Blockchain? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Joshua Greenbaum of Enterprise Applications Consulting to explore the AI hype cycle. Josh reflects on his 30 years of technology consulting and examines whether AI is following the same...
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Build vs. Buy in an AI-First World—with Yvonne Lau (HR Verticals Inc.)
If enterprises already have massive SaaS platforms, why would they build custom tools instead? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Yvonne Lau, CEO of HR Verticals Inc., to explore the real tradeoffs of build vs. buy in technology—and what changes when AI and low-code...
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AI Development Isn’t an Easy Button—with Aleksander Hakestad (Apart Tech)
What if writing code isn’t actually the most important part of engineering? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Aleksander Hakestad, CTO and co-founder at Apart Tech, to explore what it really takes to build software in an AI-native world without losing quality, craft,...
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Building an AI-Ready Team—with Alfonso Quijano, Lean Solutions Group
What if your biggest AI advantage isn’t a model—it's how fast your team can learn together? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Alfonso Quijano, CTO of Lean Solutions Group, to explore how Lean is becoming AI-ready by turning learning into a team sport. Alfonso…
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High-Agency Builders, Personal Software, and the Rebirth of Developers—Karthik Puvvada, Netlify
What qualities matter most for builders in an AI-native world? In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Karthik Puvvada (KP), Head of Community at Netlify, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping creation, careers, and community-driven growth. KP explains why…
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From Proof of Concept to Product — Chris Horn, Deriv
Are engineering leaders asking the wrong questions when deciding what to build? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with Chris Horn, SVP of Operations at Deriv, about what it takes to build AI inside a regulated, global software environment. Chris explains the…
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AI and the Future of Creative Work — Sylvain Montreuil, Animatix
If AI becomes a creator, where do humans bring value to storytelling? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with Sylvain Monterrey, founder and CEO of Animatix, an AI-powered film production platform used by leading advertising agencies and media studios. Sylvain shares...
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The New Builder Mindset — JJ Englert, NoCode Alliance
What does it mean to be a builder in a time when AI can build all on its own? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran sits down with JJ Englert, founder of NoCode Alliance and community and education lead at Softr, creator, teacher, filmmaker-turned-builder, and a major voice in...
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The Role of AI in GTM — Derek Evjenth, Adobe
If AI can find the lead and write the email… what still separates the best GTM teams from everyone else? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with Derek Evjenth, longtime go-to-market leader and current enterprise sales lead at Adobe, about what it really takes to build…
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Building an AI-Native Enterprise — George Bock, Generali Global Assistance
How do you prepare a decades-old enterprise for an AI-native future? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with George Bock, CIO at Generali Global Assistance, about what it takes to modernize an enterprise when the technology landscape is moving faster than ever. George...
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Building the Next Interface — Tony Casparro, OpenAI
Have the basic requirements for building a good user experience actually changed? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran sits down with Tony Casparro, senior staff software engineer at OpenAI, to talk about his current work on ChatGPT. Tony shares some of the past user…
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How AI Is Changing Developers and What They Build—with Ray Deck
Is software dead? Are engineers going to disappear? In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with Ray Deck, founder of State Change and longtime technologist, about how software creation is evolving in the age of AI. Ray explains why the future isn’t about replacing...
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This is Futureproof
What if the future of software isn’t about AI replacing everything, but about learning how to work with AI to build products that are more human? Futureproof, the new podcast from Xano, explores how to rethink the way we design, develop, and lead. Join host Prakash Chandran as he talks with...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Futureproof by Xano is a podcast for technical builders, entrepreneurs, and engineering leaders who want to stay ahead of what’s next.
Hosted by Xano’s CEO & Co-Founder Prakash Chandran, each episode features conversations with innovators and industry experts who are shaping the future of technology, business, and product development.
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Prakash Chandran, CEO & Co-Founder of Xano
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