
The Aboard Podcast
Talking about AI doesn’t have to feel like the end of the world.
Join Rich Ziade, Paul Ford, and their guests as they discuss how AI is changing software development, business strategy—and everything else. New episodes every Tuesday.
Latest episodes

Aug 15, 2023 • 19min
2023-08-15. Little firings everywhere
In this episode, Rich and Paul delve into the topic of firing people from the perspective of the employer. And offer advice on how to ensure that relationships within the organization remain profitable to the organization. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard.

Aug 10, 2023 • 21min
2023-08-10. Cardsorters
The simplest form of communication is sending links. Rich and Paul delve into the two kinds of people: Link Droppers and Card-Sorters, and the dynamic between the two. That's why they created a simple tool called Aboard that allows the co-existence of both - it is more organized for the Card-Sorters and it is easier for the Link Droppers. So whichever one you are, check out Aboard - it's for you. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard.

Aug 8, 2023 • 19min
2023-08-07. Shameless
Rich and Paul delve into the topic of success, and how the path to success includes a lot of failures along the way. To the extent that an important characteristic of the really successful people is being -- shameless. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard.

Aug 3, 2023 • 25min
2023-08-03. Superconducting
Rich and Paul discuss superconductors! This groundbreaking technology is finally becoming a reality, with the potential to benefit both the common good and economic prosperity. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard.

Aug 1, 2023 • 30min
2023-08-01. World News Tonight
In this episode, Rich and Paul discuss global warming and the chaos that it would cause. As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, building resilience becomes essential to cope with the challenges ahead. We created a board that aims to bring order to this chaos, fostering collaboration and solutions for a sustainable future. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard.

Jul 27, 2023 • 21min
2023-07-27. Hard Product Decisions
In this episode Rich and Paul discuss the empowering feature of softwares that help you get things done. They argue that complexity in software is unnecessary and that negating friction in the tools fosters productivity. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard.

Jul 25, 2023 • 26min
2023-06-25. Resilience
Rich and Paul discuss the classic startup dream of world-changing impact. But in today's unpredictable landscape, the real key is resilience. To develop a software that fosters collaborative communities that revolve around trust. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard.

Jul 18, 2023 • 23min
2026-07-18. Everyone's An Expert
Vaccines, submarines ... everyone seems to be an expert. In this episode Rich and Paul discuss how everyone seems to become an expert on various subjects in today's world. They discuss how the truth ultimately surfaces, but humanity often lags behind. Reflecting on the impact of social media and the democratization of knowledge, they examine the challenges we face in staying informed and the consequences of misinformation. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard.

Jul 11, 2023 • 22min
2023-07-07. Ready for a Rainy Day
Humans are bad at future investments. Our mentality of not fixing things unless they're broken has led us too far off when it comes to the impending doom of climate change. In this episode Rich and Paul delve into the human psyche and our biggest obstacle to change? Our adaptability skills. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard.

Jul 6, 2023 • 28min
2023-07-06. YouTube Goes Dogme 95
In this episode, Rich and Paul discuss how working in the media shapes our perspective on human nature. They delve into artists' take on media and compare true artists who express themselves authentically, regardless of audience preferences, to those who create content solely to cater to the constraints of the platform or audience. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard.