Futureproof by Xano

Futureproof is a podcast about the future of software development and the people who build it.

FEATURED EPISODE

The Machine That Builds the Machine: How AI Is Rewiring Software Development with Alex Pape (AssetMark)

What happens when AI makes code faster to write than it is to govern?

About the show

Futureproof by Xano is a podcast for technical builders, entrepreneurs, and engineering leaders who want to stay ahead of what’s next. Hosted by Xano’s CEO & Co-Founder Prakash Chandran, each episode features conversations with innovators and industry experts who are shaping the future of technology, business, and product development.

Hosted by

Prakash Chandran CEO, Xano

Prakash is the Co-Founder & CEO of Xano.com, the leading visual development platform for building APIs, business logic, and workflows that power applications, services, and AI agents.

Episodes

The Machine That Builds the Machine: How AI Is Rewiring Software Development with Alex Pape (AssetMark)
August 26, 2026
54 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-21-the-machine-that-builds-the-machine-how-ai-is-rewiring-software-development-with-alex-pape-assetmark/index.html)

Outsource the Work, Not the Thinking—with Nikolaj Brammer (Heimstaden)
August 12, 2026
48 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-20-outsource-the-work-not-the-thinkingwith-nikolaj-brammer-heimstaden/index.html)

The Invisible Work AI Can't Replace—with Paul Traficanti (Nextworld)
July 23, 2026
39 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-19-the-invisible-work-ai-cant-replacewith-paul-traficanti-nextworld/index.html)

Enterprise Architecture in the Age of AI—with Fred Hennige (Jack in the Box)
July 9, 2026
38 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-18-enterprise-architecture-in-the-age-of-aiwith-fred-hennige-jack-in-the-box/index.html)

Your Agent Doesn't Know What It Doesn't Know—with Heather Lutz (Datasite)
June 11, 2026
47 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-0-your-agent-doesnt-know-what-it-doesnt-knowwith-heather-lutz-datasite/index.html)

The Right Answer Isn't Enough—with Karthik Narayan (Komodo Health)
May 27, 2026
40 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-16-the-right-answer-isnt-enoughwith-karthik-narayan-komodo-health/index.html)

Foundational Thinking in the Age of AI—with Doug Merritt (Aviatrix)
May 7, 2026
47 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-15-foundational-thinking-in-the-age-of-aiwith-doug-merritt-aviatrix/index.html)

AI Makes Security Everyone's Problem—with Tim Olshansky (Fencer)
April 23, 2026
47 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-14-ai-makes-security-everyones-problemwith-tim-olshansky-fencer/index.html)

From Prototype to Enterprise-Grade Compliance—with Michael Konrath (Choice Digital)
April 9, 2026
42 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-13-from-prototype-to-enterprise-grade-compliancewith-michael-konrath-choice-digital/index.html)

Dissecting the AI Hype Cycle—with Joshua Greenbaum (Enterprise Applications Consulting)
March 26, 2026
47 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-12-dissecting-the-ai-hype-cyclewith-joshua-greenbaum-enterprise-applications-consulting/index.html)

Build vs. Buy in an AI-First World—with Yvonne Lau (HR Verticals Inc.)
March 12, 2026
38 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-11-build-vs-buy-in-an-ai-first-worldwith-yvonne-lau-hr-verticals-inc/index.html)

AI Development Isn’t an Easy Button—with Aleksander Hakestad (Apart Tech)
February 26, 2026
55 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-10-ai-development-isnt-an-easy-buttonwith-aleksander-hakestad-apart-tech/index.html)

Building an AI-Ready Team Through Shared Learning and Weekly Shipping—with Alfonso Quijano, Lean Solutions Group
February 12, 2026
46 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-9-building-an-ai-ready-team-through-shared-learning-and-weekly-shippingwith-alfonso-quijano-lean-solutions-group/index.html)

High-Agency Builders, Personal Software, and the Rebirth of Developers—Karthik Puvvada, Netlify
January 29, 2026
47 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-8-high-agency-builders-personal-software-and-the-rebirth-of-developerskarthik-puvvada-netlify/index.html)

From Proof of Concept to Product — Chris Horn, Deriv
January 15, 2026
46 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-7-from-proof-of-concept-to-product-chris-horn-deriv/index.html)

AI and the Future of Creative Work — Sylvain Montreuil, Animatix
January 8, 2026
50 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-6-ai-and-the-future-of-creative-work-sylvain-montreuil-animatix/index.html)

The New Builder Mindset — JJ Englert, NoCode Alliance
December 18, 2025
50 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-5-the-new-builder-mindset-jj-englert-nocode-alliance/index.html)

The Role of AI in GTM — Derek Evjenth, Adobe
December 11, 2025
45 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-4-the-role-of-ai-in-gtm-derek-evjenth-adobe/index.html)

Building an AI-Native Enterprise — George Bock, Generali Global Assistance
December 4, 2025
52 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-3-building-an-ai-native-enterprise-george-bock-generali-global-assistance/index.html)

Building the Next Interface — Tony Casparro, OpenAI
November 20, 2025
42 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-2-building-the-next-interface-tony-casparro-openai/index.html)

How AI Is Changing Developers and What They Build—with Ray Deck
November 13, 2025
47 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-1-how-ai-is-changing-developers-and-what-they-buildwith-ray-deck/index.html)

This is Futureproof
November 3, 2025
1 min](/content/futureproof-podcast/episode-0-this-is-futureproof/index.html)