In episode 25 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John sit down with Rachel-Lee Nabors. They explore how AI agents are reshaping the web, from the decline of traditional browsers to the rise of agentic experiences powered by small language models and MCPs. Rachel-Lee explains why advertising models are collapsing and why the next web may depend on direct payments and open source innovation.

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Open Source Ready - Ep. #25, Death of the Web Browser with Rachel-Lee Nabors

In episode 26 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride sit down with Quinn Slack. They explore how Sourcegraph built Amp, why unconstrained coding agents represent a major shift, and why AI economics make traditional SaaS pricing impossible. Quinn also breaks down the rise of open source models, the future of developer tooling, and why ads might be the key to making AI accessible to everyone.

Open Source Ready - Ep. #26, The Economics of AI Coding with Quinn Slack

Why do bipedal robots often stumble like toddlers? Join Shailendra Kumar as we explore the latest in AI and robotics. Discover the challenges of actuator quality and the rise of innovative companies like Unitree and Zhongqing Robotics. Learn what these developments mean for the future of humanoid machines. Don't miss out—share your thoughts in the comments! 🤖🚀💡

The Bipedal Robot Revolution: Why They Stumble and How to Fix It

For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits past interviews with technology pioneers Bill Moggridge, Jason Kottke, Anil Dash, and Kevin Kelly. These excerpts reflect on how technology emerged, how it shapes the way we live, and how these early thinkers imagined the future unfolding.

20th Anniversary celebration with technology pioneers Bill Moggridge, Jason Kottke, Anil Dash, and Kevin Kelly

Ottawa’s AI scene is evolving. Early momentum was created by companies such as Solink, founded by Mike Matta, which applied computer vision to retail analytics, and Ranovus, led by Hany Mussad, which develops the optical hardware necessary for high-capacity AI data centres. Subsequent growth was driven by firms such as MindBridge, co-founded by Solon Angel and Eli Fathi, and BluWave-ai, led by Devashish Paul, which targeted specific industrial applications in financial auditing and energy grid management.

A new AI player is garnering international attention. Backboard.io is developing a memory-native API designed to manage long-term context in large language models. In January 2026, the company closed a pre-seed funding round led by Mistral Venture Partners, with participation from N49P, Garage Capital, and Developer Capital.

In this episode of Techopia Live, OBJ publisher Michael Curran speaks to Rob Imbeault, the founder and CEO of Backboard.io. Having already co-founded tech unicorn Assent, Imbeault is now in the CEO seat and predicting big things to come.

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Techopia Live: Imbeault is back with Backboard.io | Eposide 295

On episode 52 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers sits down with Piyush Agarwal to explore how developer behavior reveals far more about buying intent than traditional sales signals. They discuss why most dev tool GTM strategies fail, how to distinguish curiosity from real demand, and what it takes to engage developers at exactly the right moment.

Generationship - Ep. #52, Serendipity as a Service with Piyush Agarwal

In this episode, we’re diving into why the right Student Information System has become a strategic necessity in higher education—and how institutions can adapt as demographics shift, operations tighten, consolidation of solutions takes place, expectations accelerate and many other integral topics that are relevant in Higher Education now.

Joined by Jason Duggan, CEO of Thesis Elements, known for his practical, outcome-driven approach to technology leadership. He focuses on the results that matter most to institutions: improving the day-to-day experiences of internal teams, strengthening operational efficiency, and ensuring technology decisions directly support long-term institutional goals.

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#11 Current Challenges in The SIS Marketplace from The Lens of a SaaS CEO - Jason Duggan

On episode 8 of Data Renegades, CL Kao and Dori Wilson sit down with Scott Breitenother to explore how AI is reshaping the modern data stack and redefining the role of data teams. They discuss the evolution from spreadsheets to autonomous agents, the realities of data democratization, and why future workflows may revolve around one human working alongside multiple AI assistants. The conversation blends practical lessons from building Brooklyn Data and Kilo Code with forward-looking predictions about the next wave of data tooling.

Data Renegades - Ep. #8, One Human Plus Agents with Scott Breitenother

On episode 32 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride sit down with Glauber Costa to explore Turso, a Rust-based rewrite of SQLite built for the AI era. They discuss database reliability, open source licensing, and why embedded databases are becoming critical infrastructure for modern agents and applications. The conversation also dives into AI-assisted development and the future of software engineering.

Open Source Ready - Ep. #32, Rewriting SQLite for the AI Era with Glauber Costa

On episode 53 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers sits down with Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the physical and digital worlds. They discuss the origins of generative design, why many AI initiatives fail inside organizations, and how leaders can move beyond experimentation toward real adoption. Mehdi also shares practical enterprise AI use cases and his perspective on how AI can augment human decision-making.

Generationship - Ep. #53, The Era of Reimagination with Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh

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