The Great CrowdStrike Crash of 2024: Lessons from a Digital Disaster

In this episode of Rocketship.FM, we dive deep into one of the most monumental tech failures in recent history - the CrowdStrike glitch that brought the world to a standstill. From grounded flights to disrupted emergency services, we explore how a single software update caused chaos on a global scale, affecting millions of people and businesses worldwide.

Join host Mike Belsito as he breaks down the incident, featuring recordings of commentary from industry experts and CrowdStrike's own CEO. We'll examine the far-reaching consequences of this digital disaster, discuss the critical importance of robust quality assurance in tech, and extract valuable lessons for product managers and tech leaders. Don't miss this eye-opening exploration of what happens when our reliance on technology meets an unexpected glitch.

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