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Stephen Turkington, Co-Founder of Search 5.0, hosts the Code Bytes Podcast. We interview those redefining the talent experience, exploring what it will take, from candidates and clients alike, to address the ever-pressing developer's skills gap.

Publisher

Search 5.0

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Mar 2023

Latest episode

15 May 2025

Latest episodes

97 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 May 2025

   Redefining Mentorship and Product Thinking in Tech | Vikas Prasanna, Co-Founder & CPO at Smile Genius Dental

   In the latest episode of Code Bytes, Vikas Prasanna, Co-Founder & CPO at Smile Genius Dental, joins Stephen to share how an unexpected career in product changed everything. From navigating a new country with no safety net to mentoring over 200 aspiring PMs, Vikas’ journey is anything but ordinary. Expect honest insights on: - Product sense vs. textbook answers - Hiring with limited budgets (and high standards) - Scaling in a non-digital-first industry - Turning mentorship into impact Code...

2. 

   8 May 2025

   The Impact of AI and Data Security on the Future of Tech | Sergey Volkodav, CTO at Getvisibility

   In the latest episode of Code Bytes, Stephen chats with Sergey Volkodav, CTO at Getvisibility, about his incredible journey from semi-professional athlete to leading a tech startup, and how mentorship, curiosity, and innovation have shaped his career. Key Highlights: The crossroads between sports and tech: how Sergey made the leap from athlete to tech leader.The power of curiosity and how it fuels growth in both personal and professional life.Insights on building high-performance teams and th...

3. 

   1 May 2025

   How Curiosity and Courage Built a Career in Tech and AI | Jerry Staple, Founder at IntrinsicAI

   In the latest episode of Code Bytes Stephen welcomes Jerry Staple, Founder at IntrinsicAI, for a fascinating conversation about transformation, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of learning. From starting his journey in the military to founding successful tech companies, Jerry’s story is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and the power of staying curious in a world that never stops evolving. In this episode, we cover: - The transition from military leadership to the tech industry...

Who has been a guest on Code Bytes | Powered by Search 5.0

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Lisa Strutt
• Sinead Sharkey-Steenson
• Gary Davies

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

5,802

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

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Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

27

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