Coté
Co-Host of Software Defined Talk
Coté has worked in the tech world a long time. He works at Pivotal and does things like make podcasts, write about the tech world, and talk at conferences. You know: papers...business papers.
Coté has hosted 359 Episodes.
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Episode 543: Arts and Crafts
October 24th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
This week, we discuss OpenAI’s new browser, AI trying to build spreadsheets, and when to use Claude skills. Plus, Coté explores the art of the perfect staycation.
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Episode 540: How to build a factory
October 3rd, 2025 | 1 hr 9 mins
This week, we dig into the latest DORA report and OpenAI’s big product updates. Plus, some hot takes on airline status and the Eurostar.
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Episode 539: The Final Demand
September 26th, 2025 | 56 mins 3 secs
This week, we cover Oracle’s OpenAI deal, the RubyGems drama, and Atlassian buying DX. Plus, does anyone still use widgets?
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Episode 537: YOLO acquisitions
September 12th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
This week, we dig into Atlassian buying The Browser Company, whether Pay Per Crawl makes sense, and Oracle’s cloud jackpot. Plus, a quick lesson in Aussie slang.
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Episode 536: My search engine couldn’t help me
September 5th, 2025 | 1 hr 40 secs
This week, we discuss the effectiveness of reorgs, Meta’s new AI team, and the Google antitrust ruling. Plus, some strong thoughts on cold brew and bathtubs.
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Episode 534: Capitalism is working
August 22nd, 2025 | 1 hr 22 mins
This week, we discuss the US backing Intel, SaaS staying power, and AI’s impact on deep work. Plus, Matt Ray’s moving tips and more kolache talk in the after show.
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Episode 533: It’s a Type 2 Kolache
August 15th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
This week, we discuss GPT 5.0, the emerging AI ecosystem, and why TAM is basically a bedtime story for investors. Plus, Coté serves up a masterclass on kolaches.
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Episode 532: Less Goofy. More Enterprise.
August 8th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
This week, we discuss cloud earnings, what’s driving valuations, and why AWS says it’s still early innings for cloud. Plus, Coté does a deep dive on Shipley Donuts.
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Episode 528: You can’t spell Clippy without CLI
July 11th, 2025 | 1 hr 9 mins
This week, we discuss the return of command line tools, Kubernetes embracing VMs, and the steady march of Windows. Plus, thoughts on TSA, boots, and the “old country."
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Episode 526: The Optimist, the Origin, and the Deck
June 27th, 2025 | 1 hr 12 mins
This week, we unpack "The Optimist", the new Sam Altman biography; revisit OpenAI’s early days; and break down Coatue’s AI strategy deck. Plus, tips for squeezing in side projects between thought leadership presentations.
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Episode 525: AI Native vs. AI Add-on
June 25th, 2025 | 15 mins 49 secs
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This week, we try a shorter format inspired by the Dithering podcast. The conversation digs into the difference between apps built with AI from the ground up and those with AI bolted on after the fact.
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Episode 524: It’s a Box in a Box
June 20th, 2025 | 1 hr 3 mins
This week, we cover Apple’s WWDC updates—from containerization to Foundation Models—and the Linux Foundation’s new FAIR Package Manager. Plus, we crown the best SDT Uber rider.
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Episode 521: The MacGuffin
May 30th, 2025 | 1 hr 4 mins
This week, we discuss OpenAI acquiring io, Salesforce buying Informatica, and the future of AI agents. Plus, Coté shares details about a sensitive procedure and ceiling puzzles.
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Episode 518: It Is What It Is
May 9th, 2025 | 54 mins 15 secs
This week, we unpack what Uber’s CEO said, why the CNCF exists, and how companies chase the money. Plus, Coté stands alone in his love for rice cakes.
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Episode 516: Vibe Strategy
April 25th, 2025 | 1 hr 7 mins
This week, we discuss Google being found to be a monopoly, OpenAI’s “offer” to buy Chrome, and some hot takes on JSON. Plus, is it better to wait on hold or ask for a callback?
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Episode 514: It’s All Affiliate Links
April 11th, 2025 | 59 mins 44 secs
This week, we discuss the rise of MCP, Google’s Agent2Agent protocol, and 20 years of Git. Plus, lazy ways to get rid of your junk.