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The Aboard Podcast

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Software Development
Artificial Intelligence
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Openai
Enterprise Software
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Job Market
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AI In Software Development
Education
Product Management
AI Tools
Productivity Tools
Data Management
Silicon Valley
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Vibe Coding
Software Industry
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Talking about AI doesn’t have to feel like the end of the world. Join Rich Ziade, Paul Ford, and their guests as they discuss how AI is changing software development, business strategy—and everything else. New episodes every Tuesday.

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It might sound like he’s ranting, but the Palantir chief is zeroing in on the truth of our AI moment. On this week’s episode, Paul and Rich break down Alex Karp’s recent appearance on CNBC, in which he discussed Palantir’s position within the ever-ex... more

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How is Silicon Valley engaging with ethics and religion today—and how is the Catholic Church responding to AI? On this week’s episode, Paul and Rich welcome on Father Brendan McGuire, a former engineer and current Catholic priest who serves at St. Si... more

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Silicon Valley “disruption” is at odds with the way software creation actually works—and that’s a problem. On this week’s podcast, Paul and Rich discuss Rich’s recent Aboard newsletter installment, “Maybe the Valley Could Listen a Little.” about how ... more

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OpenClaw sprung up overnight—and seemed to fade just as quickly. What does that suggest about AI more broadly? On this week’s podcast, Paul and Rich are joined in the studio by New York Magazine tech reporter John Herrman, whose long career covering ... more

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Recent Guests

Father Brendan McGuire
Pastor at St. Simon Parish in Los Altos, involved in tech-ethics dialogue with Anthropic and the Vatican
St. Simon Parish; Vatican/Anthropic collaboration
Episode: Father Brendan McGuire: Bringing AI to Church
John Hermann
Tech columnist at New York Magazine
New York Magazine
Episode: John Herrman: The Declawing of OpenClaw
Traci Donnelly
CEO of The Child Center of New York; co-founder of Make An Impact
Make An Impact / The Child Center of New York
Episode: Traci Donnelly: Using AI to Make an Impact
Eric Ries
Author of Incorruptible and Lean Startup advocate
Author; various ventures cited in discussion
Episode: Eric Ries: Lean Startup to Tech Ethicist
Craig Mod
Author, publisher, and technologist focusing on publishing and design
Self / Special Projects / craigmod.com
Episode: Craig Mod: Vibe Coding Towards the Apocalypse
Kamal Menghrajani
Oncologist, Cancer Moonshot adviser, former White House health policy advisor
Mass General Hospital; Harvard Medical School; Cancer Moonshot
Episode: Kamal Menghrajani: The Limits of AI Healthcare
Andrew Marantz
Staff Writer at The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Andrew Marantz: What’s Wrong With Sam Altman?
Andrew Leland
Visiting professor at Wesleyan University, author and essayist
Wesleyan University, author of The Country of the Blind
Episode: Andrew Leland: Hacking Disability with AI
Hilary Mason
CEO of Hidden Door
Hidden Door
Episode: Hilary Mason: Product First, Then AI

Hosts

Paul Ford
Host focusing on technology, product thinking, and governance perspectives; often collaborates with Rich Ziade.
Rich Ziade
Co-host known for practical takes on AI's impact on software, business strategy, and culture; often brings real-world anecdotes.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Great tech discussion

    Tech “thought leadership” in the best sense. Rich and Paul are thoughtful about how AI and other new tech can be useful, and they don’t fall for hype. Good banter. Currently it’s one of two podcasts that I actually listen to every episode of.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JasonV23
    United Statesa year ago
  • Find someone who loves you like these guys love renaming podcasts

    But seriously, good pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roland__________
    United States2 years ago
  • Rich ziade hates Brooklyn

    Otherwise he would support small businesses in the neighborhoods where he buys property

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    topcritic123
    United States3 years ago

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Candid but balanced takes on AInoled work and governance.
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Thoughtful, hype-free AI and tech discussion with solid banter.

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Craig Mod: Vibe Coding Towards the Apocalypse
Q: What sparked Craig Mod to start building his own accounting-related software?
He was frustrated with existing accounting software and saw an opportunity to tailor a system around his complex, international finances, combining his love for design and technology to address his specific needs.
Kamal Menghrajani: The Limits of AI Healthcare
Q: So, you've got this background across oncology, policy, and AI—how do you see AI changing clinical practice in the near term?
AI will mainly reduce routine drudgery like documentation and support decision-making with evidence-based contexts, while preserving the core clinician-patient relationship and ensuring that humans remain at the center of care.
Andrew Leland: Hacking Disability with AI
Q: What role does AI play in empowering people with disabilities, and where do you see it going?
AI, especially multimodal and open-source AI, democratizes access by describing the world, supporting non-visual input, and enabling bespoke solutions. The trend points to a future where individual frustrations drive tools that become scalable, with a mix of baseline accessibility standards and personalized, adaptive interfaces.
Hilary Mason: Product First, Then AI
Q: What is Hidden Door's mission with respect to authors and IP?
The guests explain that they do not train LLMs on authors' work, sign revenue-sharing agreements with authors, and seek to create fan-friendly experiences that celebrate existing IP without compromising authors' rights or canon.
Hilary Mason: Product First, Then AI
Q: How can people contact Hilary Mason?
Hilary shares direct contact options, including an email address and Bluesky handle for inquiries, collaborations, or prompts for questions about Hidden Door's work.

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2. John Hermann
3. Traci Donnelly
4. Eric Ries
5. Craig Mod
6. Kamal Menghrajani
7. Andrew Marantz
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