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Ardan Labs Podcast

Bill Kennedy
Artificial Intelligence
Go Programming Language
Cybersecurity
Devops
Kubernetes
Technology
Github
Entrepreneurship
Software Engineering
Software Development
Nike
Google
Machine Learning
Cloud Computing
Automation
System Initiative
Remote Work
Open Source
Cloud Security
Job Market

This podcast features intimate conversations with engineers who are in the forefront of building or teaching technology. Join us as we learn how our guests got started in tech, the type and level of education they've obtained, their work history, and personal stories about their journey. We publish the show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and the Web biweekly on Wednesdays at 12pm US Eastern Time. Sub... more

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In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Ale Kennedy talks with François Bitouzet, Managing Director of Viva Technology, about the forces shaping the future of technology and innovation. François shares his journey from studying in France to leadin... more

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In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Ale Kennedy talks with Eugene Cheah, founder of Featherless, about his journey from physics to building globally accessible AI systems. Eugene shares his vision for making AI more affordable, multilingual, a... more

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In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Ale Kennedy talks with Nikunj Bajaj, co-founder of TrueFoundry, about his journey from India to Silicon Valley and his work building modern AI infrastructure. Nikunj shares insights from his time at Meta, wh... more

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In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Ale Kennedy talks with Victor Varnado, entrepreneur, comedian, and founder of Supreme Robot, about the intersection of creativity and technology. From launching the Worldwide Tic Tac Toe Championship to buil... more

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Recent Guests

François Bitouzet
Head of VivaTech (2022–present); former head of Publicis Live; veteran event/communications executive
VivaTech; Publicis Live; SNCF Voyages (Voyages SNCF)
Episode: Innovation, Viva Technology, and Startups with François Bitouzet
Eugene Cheah
Founder/CEO of Featherless AI
Featherless AI
Episode: AI, Open Source, and Accessibility with Eugene Cheah
Nikunj Bajaj
Co-founder and CEO of True Foundry
True Foundry
Episode: Creativity, AI Systems, and TrueFoundry with Nikunj Bajaj
Victor Varnado
Special guest, entrepreneur and creator
Supreme Robot
Episode: Creativity, AI, and Supreme Robot with Victor Varnado
Jens Neuse
CEO of WunderGraph
WunderGraph
Episode: APIs, Wundergraph, and Resilience with Jens Neuse
Oscar Hedaya
Entrepreneur and inventor of the Smart Safe
The Space Safe
Episode: Hardware, Innovation, and The Space Safe with Oscar Hedaya
Peter Swimm
Founder of Toilville, focused on AI and workplace automation.
Toilville
Episode: AI, Toilville, and Adaptability with Peter Swimm
Catherine Johnson
Runs the Solutions Engineering team at Hydrolix, focusing on scalable data solutions.
Hydrolix
Episode: Data, Innovation, and Passion with Catherine Johnson
Salah Mahmud
Medical doctor and researcher specializing in medical statistics and the impacts of influenza.
Episode: Go, Medicine, and Adaptability with Salah Mahmud

Hosts

Ale Kennedy
Host of the Ardan Labs Podcast
William Kennedy
Host of Ardan Labs Podcast including multiple billing and guest appearances; consolidated under William Kennedy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Real Talk for Real Engineers

    Bill knows his stuff. Had the chance to personally talk to him. He’s been teaching Go and Rust long before they were cool. And his podcast shows exactly why people trust him. No fluff, no sales pitch, just real conversations about engineering, learning, and building things that last. Bill’s way of explaining complex topics makes you feel like you’re talking shop with a mentor, not sitting through a lecture. If you care about writing better code and actually understanding the “why” behind it, his... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheMarketer34
    France8 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    I recently came across the Ardan Labs Podcast and I'm so glad I did! I’m consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and practical advice. Cannot thank Bill and the AL team enough for putting out such an incredible podcast - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Narasimman17
    India4 years ago
  • My new favorite tech podcast!!!

    I love learning about the people working behind the tech we all know and love. Bill Kennedy is awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schwaded
    United States5 years ago
  • Hero for the Go community

    Looking forward to more of this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marcusrkarlsson
    New Zealand6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, deep-dives with practical engineering takeaways.
Guests are varied but consistently tech-forward and pragmatic.
High-quality technical conversations that stay away from buzzwords and focus on fundamentals.
Excellent resource for engineers wanting real-world context and mentorship.
Hosts bring industry rigor and clear, candid insights.

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Creativity, AI, and Supreme Robot with Victor Varnado
Q: How do you learn or get training to produce and write things in entertainment?
He emphasizes studying the craft, being prepared when opportunities arise, and building a skillset across acting, writing, and production so he could capitalize when jobs came up.
Creativity, AI, and Supreme Robot with Victor Varnado
Q: And what year was 1988?
He recalls being in eighth grade and notes that he was held back, which led to a deeper discussion about his educational path and eventual shift into tech and entertainment.
Creativity, AI, and Supreme Robot with Victor Varnado
Q: So you're going to tell me where were you and how old were you in your last year of high school?
He was in Minneapolis, Minnesota, turning 18 and was held back a year due to neurodivergence and ADHD, which affected his schooling but did not stop him from pursuing entertainment and tech.
APIs, Wundergraph, and Resilience with Jens Neuse
Q: How did you manage that bridge between your startup and home?
Jens elaborates on the support from his wife and his determination to solve problems, drawing from past experiences.
APIs, Wundergraph, and Resilience with Jens Neuse
Q: How did you feel when you started walking again?
Jens shares the challenge of overcoming his fear of weight on his knee and the triumph of walking again.

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The show features intimate conversations with engineers and tech leaders who are actively building or teaching technology. Episodes frequently explore founders' journeys, education, and career pivots, with a strong emphasis on technical execution, practical AI, data, cybersecurity, and software engineering topics. Guests come from startups, large tech companies, and innovative product teams, often sharing lessons on resilience, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of AI and developer tools. Notable strengths include candid founder stories, hands-on technical detail, and a clear focus on how technology translates into real-world business impact. This mix is likely to appeal to engineers, engineering managers, and tech-minded professionals ... more

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Recent guests on Ardan Labs Podcast include:

1. François Bitouzet
2. Eugene Cheah
3. Nikunj Bajaj
4. Victor Varnado
5. Jens Neuse
6. Oscar Hedaya
7. Peter Swimm
8. Catherine Johnson

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