Anablock Podcast

Episode 23 - Agree Ahmed, CEO Flowglad

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In Episode 23 of the Anablock Podcast, CEO Agree Ahmed discusses Flowglad, an open-source payment provider that simplifies integration for developers with a focus on real-time sync and compliance challenges, while leveraging insights from emerging markets to inform their strategy. The company prioritizes developer needs and startups, avoiding enterprise-first approaches, and is based in New York to tap into diverse fintech talent.

Interview Topics:

1. Flowglad Overview: Open-source payment provider simplifying integration and maintenance with state management and feature entitlements.

2. Developer Integration: Requires only customer ID for setup, supporting React, Next.js, and common authentication platforms like Clerk.

3. Product Philosophy: Focus on developers and startups, leveraging open-source for market traction, avoiding enterprise-first strategies.

4. Roadmap Focus: Building real-time sync, ORM-like SDK, and CI/CD tools within 4-6 weeks to enhance reliability for developers.

5. Geographic Advantage: Experience in emerging markets like Kenya informs strategy; New York chosen for its diverse talent in fintech.

6. Compliance Challenges: Layered billing handles software features, while payments navigate complex tax and regulatory requirements.

 

Learn More About the Guest

Agree Ahmed, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/agreea/

Flowglad Company - https://www.flowglad.com/

 

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In this Anablock Podcast episode, our guest is Jelle van Geuns, CEO of Cirra AI. As a +10-year Salesforce ecosystem pioneer with deep experience building solutions for Fortune 500 companies through his previous venture Decisions on Demand, Jelle has first-hand insight about how AI is reshaping enterprise automation. We'll discuss his new product, Cirra AI Change Agent: a game-changer for enterprise B2B teams managing Salesforce orgs. This solution breaks down complex requirements into precise action plans, generates metadata automatically, and documents everything - quite the time saver.

 

To learn more about Cirra AI Change Agent, please visit cirra.ai/change-agent. You can sign up for a free trial or book a demo.

You can find Jelle on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgeuns/ 

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In this episode, we sit down with Akshay Panse, co-founder of Cloobot, to explore how his company is revolutionizing Salesforce implementation using generative AI. Founded during the COVID-19 lockdown, Cloobot initially built no-code, low-code workflow platforms on WhatsApp before pivoting to tackle the complexities of Salesforce deployment.

Akshay shares how their AI-powered tool, Cloobot X, is cutting implementation time and costs by 20%, making it a game-changer for mid-sized SI partners. With a co-development model involving eight US partners and a project-based pricing strategy ($25 per page), Cloobot is gearing up for its official launch on March 1st and an upcoming $2M fundraising round over the next four months.

Join us for this deep dive into AI-driven automation and the future of Salesforce implementation!

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This podcast discusses the application of Quantum Tensor Networks in Federated Learning for healthcare, providing a collaborative and privacy-preserving framework for analyzing medical data and improving diagnostic tools.

Key Points

• Federated Learning (FL) offers a solution for healthcare institutions to collaborate on analyzing sensitive data while maintaining privacy and reducing data transfer costs.
• The integration of Quantum Tensor Networks (QTNs) in this framework shows promise in successfully training models on heterogeneous medical data across multiple healthcare institutions.
• The experiments conducted on different medical datasets demonstrate the superior performance of the Quantum Federated Global Model, particularly with models like TTN and MERA, showcasing higher accuracy and improved generalization compared to locally trained models.

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In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Josh Teitelbaum, the Senior Engineering Manager at Zendesk. Josh gave us a fascinating glimpse into his role, overseeing teams that handle the core platform with a focus on deploying CICD, performance, reliability, and scalability. He shared his unique journey from physics to software engineering, culminating in his current leadership role. Throughout our conversation, Josh emphasized the importance of maintaining a balanced emotional demeanor as a leader, skillfully navigating the dual responsibilities of technical and managerial roles.

Our discussion also ventured into the realm of AI in software engineering. Josh shared his experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT and their potential application in coding while acknowledging their current limitations. He shed light on his recruitment strategy, emphasizing the value of curiosity and fearlessness in engineers. A key highlight of our chat was Zendesk's innovative use of AI in customer support, where it's used to augment human agents rather than replace them, enhancing the customer experience.

Get in touch with Josh at Linkedin.

Stay tuned for more insightful conversations here at Anablock!

For those in a rush:

00:08:17 - Software engineering, leadership, and career path.
00:18:00 - Leadership, technical skills, and management for an engineering manager.
00:24:51 - Engineering management, code review, and team productivity.
00:33:50 - Engineering curiosity, AI, and software development.
00:43:10 - AI in software engineering and customer support.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with 17-year-old Mak Žiga, a leading Prompt Engineer at FlowGPT. In this podcast episode, Mak delves into his unique journey into Artificial Intelligence (AI), offering valuable insights for enthusiasts from various backgrounds.

Discover the world of AI prompt engineering, where Mak discusses his innovative work in creating more human-like AI interactions. The episode provides a glimpse into the transformative impact of AI across industries, from automating tasks to revolutionizing customer experiences.

Perfect for novices and tech enthusiasts alike, this episode is your gateway to understanding AI's potential and practical applications.

Get in touch with Mak at Linkedin.

Tune into Anablock's podcast for an engaging journey into AI's intricate world, where you'll find inspiration and insights into its game-changing capabilities across various industries!

For those in a rush:

00:06:29 - Journey into Prompt Engineering
00:12:13 - Exploring AI Methods and Cloning People
00:20:04 - AI-Generated Voices: The Science of Cloning
00:29:03 - Quality Assurance in AI Prompt Engineering
00:37:51 - Engineering Prompts for Large Language Models
00:46:58 - Growth of AI, Artificial General Intelligence, and Future Trends
00:54:20 - AI-Powered Chatbots and Revolutionizing Product Catalogs
01:03:02 - The Intersection of Software Engineering and AI in Recruitment

 

Join Bryce Jacobs, an AI consultant and software engineer, in an illuminating episode where the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is demystified. Starting with personal insights into his AI journey, Bryce shares how he navigated into the field without conventional qualifications, shedding light on diverse entry points for enthusiasts.

The conversation delves into the practical realm of AI applications, exploring the emergence of AI agents and their pivotal role in task automation. From chat bots revolutionizing customer support to envisioning a future inundated with sophisticated language models, the episode offers a panoramic view of AI's transformative potential across industries.

This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for both novices and tech enthusiasts, offering a roadmap into the evolving world of AI while unveiling its potentials and practicalities.

You can check Bryce's work on: www.brycejacobsai.com

Join our podcast to uncover the intricate world of AI, gain inspiration, and delve deeper into its transformative capabilities across industries!

For those in a rush:

00:00:23 The Journey into AI
00:01:25 Transition to Working with AI
00:09:38 Building AI Agents
00:14:36 Chat Bots as Customer Support
00:16:58 AI Agents for Task Automation
00:21:42 Shift to Using Large Language Models
00:28:43 The Internal Knowledge Base Chatbot
00:29:48 The Potential of Chatbots with Language Models
00:35:16 The Future of Agent Building Tools
00:43:44 AGI and Its Definition
00:45:12 Autonomous AI Agents
00:51:11 The Role of Software Engineers
00:57:09 Using Transcription as Training Data for Language Models
00:58:22 The Importance of Training Data for AI Models
01:07:44 Advice for Building Technical Skills in AI
01:10:40 The Importance of Niching in AI
01:12:02 Getting Started with AI
01:12:58 Harnessing the Power of AI for Businesses

The new episode of Anablock Podcast is out!

 

In this episode, we feature a special guest, George Xing, who is the Co-founder and CEO of Supaglue.

George has always been passionate about technology and has gained valuable experience and knowledge that has led him to where he is today.  Initially, he worked in finance before transitioning to data science, where he was captivated by the possibilities of the field before it was even a real term.

 

And if you are wondering what Supaglue is, it is an open-source platform that helps you ship native, customer-facing integrations for Salesforce and HubSpot in a matter of days instead of months!

 

Join our podcast to get inspired and learn more about the Salesforce ecosystem and how to crack it!

 

For those in a rush:

00:00 Introduction
00:38 Who is George, and what is Supaglue?
1:39 Supaglue’s target market
2:28 Why was Supaglue founded?
4:13 Hubspot integration
4:58 Challenges of working with the Salesforce APIs
7:31 The biggest value - saving time and effort
9:20 When is the right time to reach out to them?
11:13 Open source project
12:20 How Supaglue makes money?
13:24 Needed skill set
14:30 George’s career path
19:44 Facing the business pivot
23:40 Starting with the Salesforce Ecosystem
27:15 Salesforce platform - what’s good and what should be improved?
30:50 A bit more about Supaglue
32:17 New and exciting news from Supaglue
36:30 Angel Investor

 

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Welcome to Anablock Podcast!  This show explores software, technology, ideas, business, and science.

 

In this episode, our guest is Tom Iannone - Head of Sales and Success at Moralis Web3.  His career path is fascinating.  With more than 10+ years of experience in Sales, Customer Success, Project Management, and Support, he sure has a lot of interesting things to say.

You can think of Moralis as an all-in-one app development platform.  Its goal is to significantly reduce the development time it would typically take you to build a decentralized app with a more traditional approach.  They allow you to build faster and smarter.

 

Join our podcast to get inspired and learn more about Web3 and how to save yourself time and be successful in the crypto world!

 

For those in a rush:

00:00 Introduction
2:05 What is Moralis, and how it works?
4:25 Tom’s professional background
6:15 Features that differentiate Moralis from other platforms
7:40 Blockchain protocols
10:45 Two most significant factors that make a project successful
13:27 What is Unity?
15:50 NFT and gaming
20:23 NFT music players?
21:18 Snoop Dogg - NFTs
22:00 How does Moralis decide which blockchain protocol to add to its platform?
23:30 Highest adoption rate of the whole crypto concept
28:40 Web3 authentication
31:40 Moralis Academy

 

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The newest guest on our podcast is Mike Davis, founder of GTM Guides. If you’re wondering what GTM means, it’s short for Go-To-Market. Their job is to help ISVs successfully navigate the Salesforce ecosystem.

Mike has worked within this ecosystem for over a decade and gained impeccable knowledge of how it functions.

As a natural leader, he strives for excellence, doing his best and achieving results. That’s why he has spent most of his career as a sales and alliances leader.

Join our podcast to get inspired and learn more about the Salesforce ecosystem and how to crack it!

 

For those in a rush...

00:51 Introduction of Mike and his business
3:03 Beginnings of Mike’s carrier
5:27 TaskRay
10:47 Day-to-day role of a sales leader
13:39 Interacting with the Salesforce side
16:50 What makes his team different?
18:42 Best way to test TaskRay
20:00 GTM Guides
21:20 Four pillars of ISVs going to the market on the Salesforce ecosystem
26:50 Interesting analytics
28:40 AppExchange Marketing Program
31:20 Two models of GTM Guides
33:45 Cooperation of companies with GTM Guides
36:08 The words of wisdom
38:20 Number of published apps on AppExchange
40:00 The Business Builders program
40:40 Salesforce Accelerate
41:36 Salesforce Ventures
43:48 Reaching out to Mike


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