Tech Council

About Tech Council

Are you a tech leader, architect, or engineer navigating the intricacies of building within the enterprise? Tech Council delivers the strategies and insights you need to succeed. Hosted by Duncan Mapes, an experienced leader from the startup and banking tech arenas, this podcast dives deep into technology strategy and enterprise dynamics. Learn how to drive innovation, understand the bigger picture, and build impactful solutions from the ground up. Subscribe to Tech Council and gain the knowledge to shape the future of your enterprise, no matter your role.

Publisher

Duncan Mapes

Category

news · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 May 2025

Latest episode

20 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Aug 2026

   AI Is Changing More Than How We Write Code | Episode 37

   The impact of AI on software development is often measured in lines of code, developer productivity, and the ability to automate repetitive tasks. But those measures only capture part of the transformation. In this episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes, Micah Minarik, and Bill Clerici examine the broader organizational implications of AI in software development. Their discussion explores three interconnected areas: software delivery, organizational structure, and technology careers. First, th...

2. 

   13 Apr 2026

   How AI Is Disrupting Software Development in 2026 | Episode 36

   Everyone says AI is making software development easier. That’s only partially true. While AI accelerates the act of writing code, it also amplifies existing problems. Poor inputs produce poor outputs faster. Weak specifications lead to larger-scale inefficiencies. And teams that prioritize speed without clarity often end up with more rework, not less. This episode challenges the idea that AI is purely a productivity multiplier. Instead, it explores how AI is exposing deeper issues in how soft...

3. 

   9 Mar 2026

   Why Enterprises Need DevGrid’s MCP Server | Episode 35

   The future of enterprise development will be defined by systems that can adapt, analyze, and respond in real time. That future requires infrastructure designed for AI. In this episode, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke explore how DevGrid is building that infrastructure through its MCP server. The conversation examines how DevGrid connects enterprise software ecosystems through an AI-native graph that allows systems to share context, detect issues, and surface insights across development and opera...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

39,051

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32