The Cloudcast
Massive Studios
The Cloudcast (@cloudcastpod) is the industry's #1 Cloud Computing podcast, and the place where Cloud meets AI. Co-hosts Aaron Delp (@aarondelp) & Brian Gracely (@bgracely) speak with technology and business leaders that are shaping the future of business. Topics will include Cloud Computing | AI | AGI | ChatGPT | Open Source | AWS | Azure | GCP | Platform Engineering | DevOps | Big Data | ML | Security | Kubernetes | AppDev | SaaS | PaaS .
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Mar 24, 2024 • 22min
Cloud Fundamentals needed for AI
Discover the 5 crucial cloud capabilities required for successful AI deployment: automation, building flexible abstractions, leveraging platforms, understanding costs, and promoting team success. Hear insights on integrating AI into cloud computing, emphasizing collaboration, and maximizing resources for efficient operations.
Mar 20, 2024 • 26min
Building an AI Product Company
CEO/Founder of Fireflies.ai discusses building an AI product company in the pre-LLM era, privacy/security concerns, and AI behind the scenes. Topics include providing value at scale, staying ahead of specialized models, and the evolution of AI technology in enterprises.
Mar 17, 2024 • 23min
What if the CNCF was private equity?
Exploring the evolution of CNCF projects and governance, the podcast discusses the challenges of managing over 180 projects. They speculate on a private equity approach for CNCF, questioning the need for a defined cloud-native stack. The hosts analyze the CNCF landscape, pondering the impact of too many projects and the lack of clear guidance for mainstream adoption.
Mar 13, 2024 • 29min
Integration and Observability of 3rd Party APIs
Eyal Solomon discusses the challenges of integrating 3rd party APIs, focusing on control, observability, and trade-offs. The conversation delves into API management, cost issues, and potential loss of oversight. Strategies for optimizing APIs and the importance of collaboration in integration are also covered.
Mar 10, 2024 • 25min
The End of the Free Tiers
2024 marks the end of free tiers in software industry. Why free tiers existed and their impact on marketing. Trade-offs when free tiers disappear. Will VCs still back companies with free tiers? Exploring the shift to paid software services and the challenges faced. Navigating the transition from free to profitability in marketing strategies.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 49min
Cloud News of the Month - February 2024
Microsoft expanding partnerships beyond OpenAI, selling customer data for AI training, chip competition heating up, Google facing challenges in AI search, Hugging Faces leading OSS AI but dealing with bad actors. Podcast covers evolving cloud news, AI trends, Google's AI innovations, and security issues in AI models. Hosts share personal stories and encourage feedback from listeners.
Mar 3, 2024 • 31min
Anatomy of a Side Hustle
Exploring the evolution of a side hustle, motivations beyond money, challenges of high living costs in tech cities, and navigating complexities like time, space, and relationships. Reflecting on valuable lessons gained and gratitude towards listeners for embracing side hustles for personal development.
Feb 28, 2024 • 28min
Observability and Visualizing Data with Grafana
Ronald McCollum discusses the evolution of observability tools and Grafana's role in data visualization. How Grafana fits in cloud-native observability stacks and the cultural changes required for data visualization. Exploring AI, automation, and observability in cloud infrastructure, with insights on getting started with Grafana for effective signal monitoring.
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Feb 25, 2024 • 31min
Building a Keynote Presentation
Tips on creating a captivating keynote presentation: focus on storytelling, engage the audience, match energy levels, balance technical and relatable content, use interactive elements, and emphasize important points. Tailor the presentation style to educate, motivate, or introduce ideas. Ensure slides are not overcrowded and emphasize key information. Understand the audience's perspective and adjust delivery accordingly.
Feb 21, 2024 • 27min
Validation and Guardrails for LLMs
Shreya Rajpal, CEO of Guardrails AI, discusses the importance of validation and guardrails for LLMs in AI models. Topics include the need for guardrails, controlling outputs, validation techniques, and practical examples in customer support. They also explore Guardrails AI's central hub for customizable solutions and ways to connect with the speaker.
