In this episode, Bill Kennedy interviews Jordan Long, co-founder and CTO of Nectir. They discuss Jordan's journey from high school in Hawaii to college at UCSB, his early interests in music and technology, and the challenges he faced in finding his path. Jordan shares his experiences with entrepreneurship, including his initial idea for a rideshare platform and the eventual creation of Nectir, a platform designed to connect students in the same classes. The conversation highlights the importance of community and collaboration in education and the entrepreneurial spirit. 00:00 Introduction00:30 What is Jordan Doing Today?05:00 Early Interests09:00 Discovering Entrepreneurship14:00 College Decisions20:00 Beginning of Nectir34:30 Becoming an Entrepreneur Full-Time41:00 Early Funding / Hiring59:50 Developing Nectir AI Assistant1:05:20 Learning Prompting and Chunking1:18:00 Building with AI in the Future1:24:20 Contact Info Connect with Jordan: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-t-long/Mentioned in this Episode:Nectir: https://www.nectir.io/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs
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Fathom, AI Transcripts, and Startups with Richard White
In this conversation, Richard White, founder and CEO of Fathom, discusses the evolution of AI in note-taking and transcription, the challenges of developing reliable meeting recording technology, and his early experiences with technology and entrepreneurship. He shares insights into the business model of Fathom, the importance of AI in enhancing productivity, and his personal journey from a tech-savvy high school student to a successful entrepreneur.00:00 Introduction00:30 What is Richard Doing Today?02:50 AI Transcription11:00 First Memory of a Computer13:00 Early Entrepreneur Experience15:30 College Experience27:45 Starting User Voice35:00 The Birth of Fathom39:00 Fathoms Searching Strategy46:00 Contact InfoConnect with Richard: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrwhite/Mentioned in this Episode:Fathom: https://fathom.video/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs
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AI, Career Growth, and Studio X with Ajay Malik
In this conversation, Bill Kennedy and Ajay Malik discuss various themes surrounding business relationships, the importance of continuous learning, career transitions, and the evolution of AI. They explore the challenges faced in business and the significance of trust in professional relationships. Ajay shares his journey through different tech companies, emphasizing his passion for learning and innovation. The discussion delves into the differences between AI and traditional algorithms, the future of AI in data integration, and the importance of privacy in AI solutions. They also touch on the competitive landscape of AI and the necessity of customer-centric product development.00:00 Introduction00:30 What is Ajay Doing Today?05:50 First Memory of a Computer16:00 Initial Jobs / Projects24:30 Moving to the U.S34:40 Pursuing a Management Position40:20 Working in Wireless Technology45:00 First Startup55:30 Ethics and Trust in American Business1:04:00 Entering the AI Space1:12:00 Model Context Protocol1:27:00 Future of LLMs1:35:00 Contact InfoConnect with Ajay: Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/artofai/Mentioned in this Episode:StudioX: https://www.studiox-ai.com/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs
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LoftLabs, vCluster, and Kubernetes with Lukas Gentele
In this episode, Bill Kennedy interviews Lukas Gentele, CEO and co-founder of Loft Labs, discussing the innovative vCluster technology that virtualizes Kubernetes clusters, enhancing resource utilization and developer autonomy while addressing challenges in cloud environments. The conversation explores the balance between operational security and developer freedom, the introduction of vCluster snapshots for easier deployment, and Lukas's personal journey into technology.00:00 Introduction00:20 What is Luis Doing Today?05:36 Performance and Resource Management21:42 First Memories of a Computer32:00 Highschool Interests36:00 Education System in Germany45:19 Choosing a University and Major58:00 Jobs After University 1:13:10 Working with K8’s1:21:20 Building a Startup1:37:00 The Future of AI and Data Privacy 1:42:10 Transitioning to VCluster 1:58:00 Contact InfoConnect with Lukas: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentele/X: https://x.com/lukasgenteleMentioned in this Episode:LoftLabs : https://www.loft.sh/vCluster: https://www.vcluster.com/Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs
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DataStar, Engineering, and Web Apps with Delaney Gillilan
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, host Bill Kennedy speaks with Delaney Gillilan about his work with NATS and the development of Datastar, a hypermedia framework that blends server-side rendering with the power of a full-stack SPA. Delaney shares his journey from performing in Vegas to tech startups, his experience in real-time systems and 3D design, and the challenges of data management in modern development. They also discuss AI integration, Web 4.0, and the future of reactive web applications.00:00 Introduction02:34 What is Delaney Doing Today?10:44 Frontend Innovation21:29 Background and Early Computer Experiences31:00 Transition to 3D Design39:10 Moving to Game Development44:00 Writing Code that Lasts48:30 Casino Logistics56:30 Military Experience / Frontend Work1:02:30 Datastar in Modern Development1:17:30 Future Directions / Closing1:26:30 Contact InfoConnect with Delaney: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delaney-gillilan-338734a8/X: https://x.com/DelaneyGillilanMentioned in this Episode:Datastar : https://data-star.dev/ Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/ Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/ Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs
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