LEAD Podcast

About LEAD Podcast

We think software & it plays an important role in every company. Software is eating the world and companies need to adopt to this to survive. In this podcast we want to share stories of successful people/companies, industry leaders & influencers for others to learn from. Being a great software company means more than just having a great software architecture & cloud infrastructure (although this is part of it). In this podcast we want to focus on all things related building a successful software company, from people, process, technology & tools to culture The world is still running on excel sheets and we’re scared of that. Let’s help every company improve in the way they run their digital business by sharing knowledge of how others did this. Every week a new guest, with expertise on a certain area of engineering cultures, will join hosts Geert &Rene to talk about this and to share their stories, journeys, learnings & pitfalls. The lead podcast is part of the lead community, an international community of leaders in Engineering, Architecture & Development. If you have any questions or remarks, contact us at info@lead-podcast.io (mailto:info@lead-podcast.io) We are part of the LEAD Community (https://www.leadcommunity.io)

Publisher

Geert van der Cruijsen & Rene van Osnabrugge

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Dec 2023

Latest episode

17 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Apr 2025

   #32 - Endings are just new beginnings (but also endings)

   This is the very last episode of the LEAD Podcast. Rene and Geert use the House of Change as a lens to reflect on whether to continue or close this chapter, and ultimately, why it's time to say goodbye. Thank you to all our listeners, guests, and everyone who helped shape this podcast! It's been an incredible journey ❤️

2. 

   27 Feb 2025

   #31 - Core vs. Context: Focus on What Really Matters

   Many companies waste time and resources on infrastructure and internal tools that don’t set them apart. In this episode, Geert and Rene explore core versus context through the lens of engineering culture. They break down why core work—the things that drive competitive advantage—should be the focus, while context, though necessary, should be streamlined or outsourced where possible. Using the pillars of engineering culture, they examine how organizations can align their teams, platforms, and investments to maximize impact. The takeaway: invest in what makes you unique and stop reinventing the wheel.

3. 

   13 Feb 2025

   #30 - Future of Software Development in the AI Era

   In this episode, Geert and Rene explore the rapid evolution of GenAI and its impact on developers and the software development life cycle. They discuss how tools like co-pilot are transforming developer productivity and speculate on the future, where AI might not only assist but also replace certain aspects of development. They discuss to the broader implications of AI, touching on product ownership, low-code platforms, and how organizations can use AI to increase efficiency while considering ethical concerns.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

363

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

68

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