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Code and Connor

CodeStrap
Foundry
Palantir
Artificial Intelligence
Palantir Foundry
Palantir Technologies
Snowflake
Databricks
Davos
Openai
Swiss Re
AI In Software Development
Foxtrot
Private Equity
Anthropic
Edtech
Government Procurement
Cavanagh Construction
Brainly
Elevenlabs
Hazel

Code & Connor is where Connor Deeks and Dorian Smiley ask the questions most AI podcasts won't. Two founders — one strategist, one engineer — in honest conversations with executives, builders, and practitioners about what's actually happening at the intersection of AI and the enterprise. Learn from collaborations with customers and partners, see Codestrap's technology in action, and get perspectiv... more

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This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Sam Piecz of Corgi to discuss how AI is reshaping the insurance industry, the emergence of new AI-driven risk categories, and the challenges of underwriting AI-powered businesses.

Sam is Head of AI at Corg... more

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This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Codestrap’s own Anand Pant and Przemysław Nowak to discuss the latest news around AI, from the increasingly unsustainable cost of token burn to Anthropic and OpenAI’s looming IPOs, and the growing disconnec... more

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This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Andrew Boyagi of Atlassian to discuss why AI is accelerating software development without necessarily accelerating business outcomes, the organizational bottlenecks holding enterprises back, and what it act... more

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This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Lee McCabe of Claymore Partners to discuss the convergence of AI and private equity, why firms are struggling to create operational value, and the growing disconnect between AI hype and real-world business ... more

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This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Umesh Unnikrishnan of Snowflake to discuss the evolution from vibe coding to agentic engineering, how AI is reshaping developer workflows, and why trusted data platforms are becoming the control plane for t... more

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Codestrap welcomes ForgeSight to the channel to discuss how AI-powered operational platforms are reshaping traditional SaaS and see a demo of CustomerForge, a jointly developed CRM solution built atop Palantir Foundry.

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This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Brian Fornelli of Conagra Brands to discuss operationalizing AI in large enterprises, why companies are overcomplicating adoption, and where generative AI actually delivers value.

Brian is a Senior Directo... more

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This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Maciej Kraus, partner at Movens Capital and Stanford guest lecturer, to discuss current AI pricing models, their limitations, and what comes next.

Maciej is a PhD, VC partner, and pricing expert with 20+ y... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Boyagi
Customer CTO and head of DevOps Evangelism at Atlassian
Atlassian
Episode: CxC Ep33: AI Coding’s Productivity Paradox - with Andrew Boyagi (Atlassian)
Lee McCabe
Private Equity Advisor, board member, investor, and growth leader
Claymore Partners
Episode: CxC Ep32: Private Equity’s AI Reality Check - with Lee McCabe (Claymore Partners)
Umesh Unnikrishnan
Head of developer experiences at Snowflake
Snowflake
Episode: CxC Ep31: DevEx Matters: Snowflake Gets It Right With Cortex Code - with Umesh Unnikrishnan (Snowflake)
Brian Fornelli
Senior Director of Data Solutions and Engineering
Conagra Brands
Episode: CxC Ep30: Building AI Systems That Don’t Break the Business - with Brian Fornelli (Conagra)
Maciej Kraus
PhD, VC partner, pricing expert with 20+ years in strategy, sales, and monetization
Movens Capital
Episode: CxC Ep29: The Dilemma of AI Pricing - with Maciej Kraus (Movens Capital)
Jarek Sobanski
Head of data platforms architecture at Swiss Re
Swiss Re
Episode: CxC Ep28: AI & Data That Work at Enterprise Scale - with Jarek Sobanski (Swiss Re)
Tarek Ndom
Serial entrepreneur, leading digital transformation programs
Valiance
Episode: CxC Ep 27: AI in the News - with Dom Selvon & Tarek Nseir (Valiance)
Dom Selvon
Founder, architect of multi-agent AI solutions
Valiance
Episode: CxC Ep 27: AI in the News - with Dom Selvon & Tarek Nseir (Valiance)
Czemek Nowak
Principal Engineer and Partner at Codestrap
Codestrap
Episode: Codestrap Roundtable: If Your Boss Incentivizes Token Burn, Get a New Boss

Hosts

Connor Deeks
Host of Code & Connor; CEO/Founder at CodeStrap; leads show with technical and business perspectives.
Dorian Smiley
Co-host; CTO/engineer with focus on enterprise AI, governance, and architecture.

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#181
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#66
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#138
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#201
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#229
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CxC Ep17: Live from FuturOps! Interviews with Databricks and Fujitsu Intelligence
Q: What is the future of AI coding and how do Databricks and Palantir anticipate changes in development workflows?
The discussion leans toward a blended future where AI tools boost productivity but human oversight remains essential. There is consensus that language interfaces will play a growing role, that governance and data quality are critical, and that reusable AI-powered components and marketplaces will enable faster, safer development at scale.
CxC Ep17: Live from FuturOps! Interviews with Databricks and Fujitsu Intelligence
Q: Databricks' approach to engaging business users with Databricks 1 and enabling citizen developers—how is this being pursued at scale?
Databricks is pushing outcome maps to define industry-specific use cases, embedding practitioners through professional services and a robust partner ecosystem, and expanding business-user interfaces so executives and non-technical users can interact with data, dashboards, and Genie-powered visualizations, all while maintaining governance and security through Unity and other built-in controls.
CxC Ep17: Live from FuturOps! Interviews with Databricks and Fujitsu Intelligence
Q: How did Fujitsu first partner with Palantir and how has that journey evolved to the current stage of the partnership?
Fujitsu began with internal use of Palantir Foundry in 2020, building control towers for manufacturing and logistics. They deepened the relationship and recently extended their collaboration through 2029, expanding AI capabilities and placing a strong emphasis on agentic AI to drive ROI while serving both internal operations and customers.
CxC Ep14:Winning the European Market
Q: Is Palantir a growth story in Europe or more of a later-stage opportunity?
The guests note Palantir has growing penetration in the UK and France, ongoing efforts to lower barriers for smaller firms via programs like Palantir for Builders, and the need to balance revenue per account with broad adoption across Europe.
CxC Ep32: Private Equity’s AI Reality Check - with Lee McCabe (Claymore Partners)
Q: First topic on the docket, Lee, talk to us about the state of the industry around Private Equity.
Lee argues that PE is at a inflection point due to reduced liquidity and the need for stronger operational value creation, pushing for data-driven foundations, day-one tech stack implementation, and a more self-aware, hands-on operating model rather than a purely governance-focused approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Code and Connor

What is Code and Connor about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, enterprise-focused discussions about AI, data platforms, governance, and AI-powered transformation in large organizations. Episodes routinely feature technology executives, engineers, and practitioners from Snowflake, Conagra, Swiss Re, Palantir Foundry, ElevenLabs, Brainly, Hazel, and other industry players. Topics span AI agents, data governance, pricing models for AI, production-grade AI systems, and the human/organizational dynamics of adopting AI at scale. A notable strength is the candid, no-hype approach with guests who carry deep hands-on experience and real-world impact, often grounded in regulatory, security, and cost considerations. This mix makes it especially valuable for listeners evaluating AI s... more

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1. Andrew Boyagi
2. Lee McCabe
3. Umesh Unnikrishnan
4. Brian Fornelli
5. Maciej Kraus
6. Jarek Sobanski
7. Tarek Ndom
8. Dom Selvon

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