Shopify VP of Product on Building a $100B+ Agent-Led Commerce

Presenters Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia Vanessa Lee Source Product School podcast 🚀 Courage as a Service: How Shopify’s VP of Product Builds the Future of Commerce In the fast-paced world of global commerce, where Shopify powers over $1.1 trillion in sales and stands as the second-largest online retailer in the US, product leadership requires more than just spreadsheets and roadmaps. It requires courage. We sat down with Vanessa Lee, Vice President of Product at Shopify, to discuss how a culture of deep technical involvement, AI-native thinking, and fearless feedback loops drives one of the most successful tech companies in the world. ...

March 18, 2026 · 4 min

Andres Almiray on How to Release Any Software to Any OS with JReleaser

Presenters Andres Almiray Source InfoQ podcast From Chaos to Consistency: Mastering Release Automation with Andres Almiray 🚀 In the fast-paced world of software development, the gap between a successful proof-of-concept and a reliable production deployment is where most engineering teams stumble. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Andres Almiray, a legendary figure in the open-source and Java ecosystem with 20 years of experience. We dove deep into the art of release engineering, the evolution of the JReleaser tool, and the philosophy behind the Commonhaus Foundation. ...

March 16, 2026 · 4 min

What the Research Says About Green IT Solutions | Gauthier Roussilhe

Presenters Gaël Gauthier Roussilhe Source Green IO podcast Is “IT for Green” Truly Green? Unpacking Tech’s Ecological Impact with Gauthier Roussilhe 💡🌍 How many times have you heard the bold claim: “Every time we emit one ton of CO2 in tech, we save 10 tons elsewhere?” This statement, often repeated across the tech industry, sounds fantastic. But is it true? And how do we really assess the net positive impact of digital technologies on our environment? ...

March 9, 2026 · 9 min

Mindful Leadership in the Age of AI

Presenters Thomas Betts Sam McAfee Source InfoQ podcast Navigating the AI Revolution: From Proof-of-Concept to Production Reliability ✨ Are you wrestling with getting your AI proof-of-concept to run reliably in production? You’re definitely not alone! This crucial hurdle is where many engineering teams find themselves today. It’s a challenge that demands a fresh perspective on leadership, organizational culture, and the very fabric of how we build and scale technology. We recently had the pleasure of diving deep into these exact topics with Sam McAfee, a Silicon Valley veteran boasting over 25 years of experience leading technology organizations. Sam, the author of Startup Patterns and co-founder of the AI-powered leadership platform Humanize, brings a unique blend of modern product development, mindful leadership, and organizational transformation to the table. Let’s explore his insights into thriving in this era of rapid change. ...

March 9, 2026 · 6 min

Zapier VP of Product on Orchestrating 800+ AI Agents to Manage Everything

Presenters Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia Chris Geoghegan Source Product School podcast Zapier’s AI Revolution: Orchestrating the Future of Work 🤖✨ Welcome back to the blog, tech enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of AI-powered automation with Chris Geoghegan, VP of Product at Zapier. Zapier, a company that needs no introduction in the automation space, has become the backbone for over 3.4 million businesses, connecting over 7,000 applications to streamline workflows without a single line of code. With a $5 billion valuation and impressive profitability since 2014, Zapier is not just keeping pace with the AI revolution; they’re actively shaping it. ...

March 4, 2026 · 8 min