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Where Product Ends and Engineering Begins With AI
In the latest episode of Exception Handlers, Alex and Bill interview David Subar, CEO of Interna, on how AI is blurring the line between product and engineering.
Can Non-Engineers Build Real Apps with AI?
In a new episode of Exception Handlers, Alex and Bill interview veteran CTO Amit Masaun on whether non-engineers can really build production-ready apps with AI — and why you should still have a techie friend look at the code.
CTO careers in the Age of AI with Dan Grosh
In a new episode of Exception Handlers, Alex and Bill sit down with Dan Grosh, Managing Director at Fleming Martin, to unpack the evolving CTO role – AI strategy, talent wars, and the future of tech leadership.
AI Security with Kuba Fietiewicz and Alex Belotsky
On a new Episode of Exception Handlers, Alex and Bill interview Kuba Fietkiewicz and Alex Belotsky of TestSavant.ai on why AI security is evolving beyond Red Teaming toward continuous AI assurance across engineering, QA, and security teams.
Agents and the Future of AI Systems with Jared Zoneraich
Exception Handlers is back with a new episode! Alex and Bill interview Jared Zoneraich about the evolution of agentic AI – from DAGs to agentic loops.
The New Economics of Software Developers with Erick Herring
Alex and Bill interview Erick Herring, CTO of Vynyl, on how AI is breaking the software development status quo – changing how software gets built and which engineers survive the transition.
AI Metrics
How should teams measure success in the age of AI? Alex and Bill recap a recent panel on AI metrics and dive into developer productivity, AI-driven workflows, and the engineering changes needed to maximize impact.
The New Economics of Code
Alex and Bill wrap up the year by discussing the new economics of code. Topics include the rise of agentic AI, its impact on developer productivity and the cost of software, the limits and tradeoffs of AI-generated code, the emergence of N-of-1 custom software for individual clients, the viability of one-developer shops, and the broader…
Product Operations With Denise Tilles
Alex and Bill interview Denise Tilles, a Product Coach and Trainer, as well as the co-author of Product Operations: How Successful Companies Build Product At Scale
The Big AI Survey
Alex and Bill review the results of LA CTO Forum’s member survey on the impact of AI on software development and the enterprise.
