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Oxide and Friends

Oxide Computer Company
Oxide
Artificial Intelligence
Debugging
Rust
Open Source
Data Corruption
Large Language Models
Venture Capital
Software Engineering
Cosmo
Usenix ATC
Software Development
Networking
AMD
Heterogeneous Computing
Higher Education
NVIDIA
Innovation
Bluesky
Hiring Processes

Oxide hosts a weekly Discord show where we discuss a wide range of topics: computer history, startups, Oxide hardware bringup, and other topics du jour. These are the recordings in podcast form. Join us live (usually Mondays at 5pm PT) discord.gg/gcQxNHAKCB Subscribe to our calendar: calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_318925f4185aa71c4524d0d6127f31058c9e21f29f017d48a0fca6f564969cd... more

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It's the annual Oxide and Friends tradition: Books in the Box! What books have the Oxide friends enjoyed? Didn't catch the show live, feel free to add your book recommendation as a PR in the show notes.

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We've talked about Oxide's Root of Trust--the hardware underpinning the security of the product--but how do we keep a bad actor from spoofing Oxide to load malicious software? Philip Tricca joined Bryan and Adam to describe the key ceremony, the proc... more

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After raising $200M in February... we raised another $445M in July! Your favorite computer company is capitalized to the gills--enough to weather the supply chain upheaval even! Come for co-founders Steve and Bryan describing the raise; stay for tax,... more

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Wicked problems defy simple solutions. Even as we describe the problem, we may be presupposing particular solutions and narrowing scope. Our greatest, most persistent societal problems fit this model. Wicked problems may not be solvable, but progress... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Lyon
Computer engineer involved in early personal computing and the Homebrew Computer Club.
Episode: Books in the Box VI
Ian Grunert
Episode: Books in the Box VI
Philip Tricca
Oxide engineer who built the key ceremony and root-of-trust infrastructure
Oxide
Episode: Dead Printers Tell No Tales
Steve Tuck
Oxide co-founder and chief executive
Oxide Computer Company
Episode: Oxide's $445M Series D
Scott Orn
Oxide CFO and former partner at Lighthouse Capital
Oxide Computer Company
Episode: Oxide's $445M Series D
Noah Harlan
Technical entrepreneur who founded Kiip and works on social-service technology
Findhelp
Episode: Working on Wicked Problems
Scott Tagwerker
Team member involved in procurement and programs
Oxide
Episode: For Want of a Resistor
Steve Karam
Guest explaining origin/story of Voxel and related tech
Oxide
Episode: Emulating Oxide: How Faux Can You Go?
Max Spero
Co-founder and CEO of Pangram Labs
Pangram Labs
Episode: AI Detection with Max Spero

Hosts

Bryan Cantrill
Co-founder and CEO of Oxide Computer Company and software engineer.
Adam Leventhal
Co-founder and CTO of Oxide Computer Company and software engineer.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 280 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Almost as good as on the metal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GNUslinger
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Funny, pragmatic, and optimistic

    I’ve been reading Bryan’s posts and watching his technical presentations for years. He has remained a voice of reason and humility in an increasingly noisy technical world. While I’ve enjoyed every episode, my favourite shows are the ones where they deep dive into some obscure bug. I’ve worked in very small startups the last few years, and this show helps a little to fill that missing deep bench of seasoned engineers I enjoyed earlier in my career. Although I don’t quite wish a series of increas... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ross Duggan
    Irelanda year ago
  • A Show for Super Nerds, Unapologetically

    I consider myself lucky to be able to understand some of the challenges of building a product at this scale right alongside some of the brilliant folks at Oxide. Their celebration of transparency is so refreshing, and I am learning a TON being able to follow along. Not to mention the banter is just terrific.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    randompotatoe
    United Statesa year ago
  • Phenomenal conversations

    I’ve been listening/relistening to this for over a year. Both the banter and problems these guys solve and the way they can communicate them is truly incredible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pwner21
    Canadaa year ago
  • Casual yet deep

    Casual discussions as expected with the title of the show, yet deep dive discussions every time new topics are picked up. Therefore can be difficult to follow sometimes but the positive vibes compensate it well.

    Suggestion: timestamps on the summary will be helpful to jump on sections. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ana safi
    France2 years ago

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A few listeners have criticized fast or unclear speech and inconsistent guest audio quality.
The informal format and conversational tangents are part of the appeal, though some find discussions hard to follow.
Detailed engineering discussions and obscure bug investigations are especially valued by experienced practitioners.
The candid, transparent view of building a technology company and product is a recurring draw.
Listeners praise the hosts' humor, humility, and ability to explain difficult technical problems.

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#224
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#194
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#215
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#204
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#244
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#65
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dead Printers Tell No Tales
Q: Why do we want to do away with it? What's the problem?
Tricca explains that conventional secure boot can verify signatures but cannot necessarily prove at runtime what code actually ran. Oxide aims for hardware-backed transparency that lets systems attest to their state, including when unfamiliar code is present.
Dead Printers Tell No Tales
Q: So could you describe like that issue?
Tricca says Oxide's root of trust relied on a public key infrastructure that did not yet exist. The company needed a secure process to create and protect the keys that identify hardware and authorize software.
Working on Wicked Problems
Q: For folks that want to get involved, what are some good entrees into this?
Harlan recommends exploring mission-driven companies and impact-investor portfolios, volunteering with local organizations or the annual point-in-time count, and choosing work connected to one's skills and personal commitment. He notes that Findhelp is hiring for some Kiip team roles.
Working on Wicked Problems
Q: Can you talk about that moment and the problem that you went to?
Harlan describes how work at his software studio on a homelessness-related document project exposed structural shortcomings, prompting him to start Kiip and build tools around the needs of clients and service organizations.
Oxide's $445M Series D
Q: Why did you take venture capital rather than debt?
The hosts and Scott Orn explain that equity provides a strong balance-sheet cushion, while debt can fund inventory and supply-chain needs. Debt also adds lender risk and repayment obligations, so they treat it as an additional tool rather than the foundation of the company.

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What is Oxide and Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly, conversational discussions of computer engineering, hardware and software development, security, AI, startups, and the history of technology. Regular hosts Bryan Cantrill and Adam Leventhal draw on their work building a hardware company, often bringing in colleagues and outside specialists to explain the decisions, failures, and trade-offs behind real projects. Conversations range from detailed debugging and hardware manufacturing to books, digital storytelling, social-service technology, and company financing.

The format is informal and wide-ranging, with technical deep dives mixed with personal stories, humor, and occasional tangents. A distinctive focus on the practical work of building and shipping hardware gives the discussion... more

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Recent guests on Oxide and Friends include:

1. Tom Lyon
2. Ian Grunert
3. Philip Tricca
4. Steve Tuck
5. Scott Orn
6. Noah Harlan
7. Scott Tagwerker
8. Steve Karam

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