This is Futureproof

What if the future of software isn’t about AI replacing everything, but about learning how to work with AI to build products that are more human?

 Futureproof, the new podcast from Xano, explores how to rethink the way we design, develop, and lead. Join host Prakash Chandran as he talks with engineers, startup founders, and app dev leaders about the evolution of software, the rise of AI-native teams, and what it takes to stay ahead.

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What happens when you can code at the speed of your imagination? And should you? That knowledge you have, the secrets you have, the value of the brand, your software was never the asset. I'm Prakash Chandran, CEO of Xano, and this is Future Proof, the podcast exploring how AI is reshaping what we should build and how we should build it. Thinking of AI not as a replacement for yourself or your own thoughts, but as a partner to work with you is a really, really important distinction. Each episode, I talk with people designing the next big thing. From engineers to startup founders and application development leaders, we discuss the practical realities of building and scaling in the age of AI.

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There is no shortcut in what we do. It doesn't matter if you're selling the hottest AI product, you have to understand and be really good at the fundamentals.

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Through these conversations, we explore how technology is evolving, what skills still matter, and how the best teams are adapting to meet this AI moment. The future of software isn't about AI replacing people or writing all of our code for us. It's about understanding how to work with AI to build products that are more human, more intuitive, and more impactful than ever before.

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Let's talk about it. There's never been a better time to be a builder, to think about where we're going in the future and to leverage the technology to really build something. And you can do it, quite frankly. Subscribe to Future Proof from Xano wherever you get your podcasts.