Futureproof by Xano

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

FEATURED EPISODE

Build vs. Buy in an AI-First World—with Yvonne Lau (HR Verticals Inc.)

If enterprises already have massive SaaS platforms, why would they build custom tools instead?

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Build vs. Buy in an AI-First World—with Yvonne Lau (HR Verticals Inc.)

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

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

Build vs. Buy in an AI-First World—with Yvonne Lau (HR Verticals Inc.)

Build vs. Buy in an AI-First World—with Yvonne Lau (HR Verticals Inc.)

March 12, 2026

38 min

AI Development Isn’t an Easy Button—with Aleksander Hakestad (Apart Tech)

AI Development Isn’t an Easy Button—with Aleksander Hakestad (Apart Tech)

February 26, 2026

55 min

Building an AI-Ready Team Through Shared Learning and Weekly Shipping—with Alfonso Quijano, Lean Solutions Group

Building an AI-Ready Team Through Shared Learning and Weekly Shipping—with Alfonso Quijano, Lean Solutions Group

February 12, 2026

46 min

High-Agency Builders, Personal Software, and the Rebirth of Developers—Karthik Puvvada, Netlify

High-Agency Builders, Personal Software, and the Rebirth of Developers—Karthik Puvvada, Netlify

January 29, 2026

47 min

From Proof of Concept to Product — Chris Horn, Deriv

From Proof of Concept to Product — Chris Horn, Deriv

January 15, 2026

46 min

AI and the Future of Creative Work — Sylvain Montreuil, Animatix

AI and the Future of Creative Work — Sylvain Montreuil, Animatix

January 8, 2026

50 min

The New Builder Mindset — JJ Englert, NoCode Alliance

The New Builder Mindset — JJ Englert, NoCode Alliance

December 18, 2025

50 min

The Role of AI in GTM — Derek Evjenth, Adobe

The Role of AI in GTM — Derek Evjenth, Adobe

December 11, 2025

45 min

Building an AI-Native Enterprise — George Bock, Generali Global Assistance

Building an AI-Native Enterprise — George Bock, Generali Global Assistance

December 4, 2025

52 min

Building the Next Interface — Tony Casparro, OpenAI

Building the Next Interface — Tony Casparro, OpenAI

November 20, 2025

42 min

How AI Is Changing Developers and What They Build—with Ray Deck

How AI Is Changing Developers and What They Build—with Ray Deck

November 13, 2025

47 min

This is Futureproof

This is Futureproof

November 3, 2025

1 min

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