Futureproof by Xano
Futureproof by Xano is a podcast for technical builders, entrepreneurs, and engineering leaders who want to stay ahead of what’s next.
Hosted by Xano’s CEO & Co-Founder Prakash Chandran, each episode features conversations with innovators and industry experts who are shaping the future of technology, business, and product development.
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
Futureproof by Xano
Latest Episodes
Dissecting the AI Hype Cycle—with Joshua Greenbaum (Enterprise Applications Consulting)
What if AI is just the latest Blockchain?In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Joshua Greenbaum of Enterprise Applications Consulting to explore the AI hype cycle. Josh reflects on his 30 years of technol...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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47:27
Build vs. Buy in an AI-First World—with Yvonne Lau (HR Verticals Inc.)
If enterprises already have massive SaaS platforms, why would they build custom tools instead?In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Yvonne Lau, CEO of HR Verticals Inc., to explore the real tradeoffs of b...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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38:05
AI Development Isn’t an Easy Button—with Aleksander Hakestad (Apart Tech)
What if writing code isn’t actually the most important part of engineering?In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Aleksander Hakestad, CTO and co-founder at Apart Tech, to explore what it really tak...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:27
Building an AI-Ready Team—with Alfonso Quijano, Lean Solutions Group
What if your biggest AI advantage isn’t a model—it's how fast your team can learn together?In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Alfonso Quijano, CTO of Lean Solutions Group, to explore how Lean ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:30
High-Agency Builders, Personal Software, and the Rebirth of Developers—Karthik Puvvada, Netlify
What qualities matter most for builders in an AI-native world?In this episode of Futureproof, Prakash Chandran sits down with Karthik Puvvada (KP), Head of Community at Netlify, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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46:37
