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 Great technical leadership requires more than just great coding skills. It requires a variety of other skills that are not well-defined, and they are not something that we can fully learn in any school or book. Hear from experienced technical leaders sharing their journey and philosophy for building great technical teams and achieving technical excellence. Find out what makes them great and how to apply those lessons to your work and team.Henry Suryawirawan
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  • Agnes AI: Southeast Asia's Answer to ChatGPT (And 20x Cheaper)

    Agnes AI: Southeast Asia's Answer to ChatGPT (And 20x Cheaper)
    Feb 2 2026
    (05:13) Brought to you by Sweep AISweep is the fastest coding assistant for JetBrains. It lets you write code 10x faster. Finally, AI that works in JetBrains. Download for free at ⁠sweep.dev⁠.What if Southeast Asia had its own ChatGPT that cost 20x less? Bruce Yang built Agnes AI to solve what global companies ignore: accessible AI for emerging markets.In this episode, Bruce Yang, CEO and founder of Agnes AI, explains how he’s built Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing AI platform with 4 million registered users and 300K daily active users. After working at Microsoft and LinkedIn in Silicon Valley, Bruce returned to Singapore and started his PhD at NUS right before COVID, positioning him perfectly to ride the AI wave. Agnes AI uses smaller, specialized models trained on Southeast Asian languages and local user data to deliver productivity features like deep research, PowerPoint generation, and AI-powered group chats at 1/20th the cost of major competitors. We discuss the challenges of building AI for emerging markets, the importance of keeping humans in the loop for critical thinking, and why Bruce believes the future of AI belongs to applications, not just models.Key topics discussed:Making AI 20x cheaper than ChatGPTWhy Southeast Asia needs its own AI modelsUsing multi-agent systems to reduce hallucinationsAI group chats and social featuresCritical thinking in an AI-assisted worldWhy Agnes avoids the AI coding spaceAI bubble debate: hype vs. real valueGetting emerging markets to adopt AISubscription vs. pay-per-use business modelsTimestamps:(00:00:00) Trailer & Intro(00:02:49) Why Did Bruce Start a PhD During COVID to Build an AI Company?(00:06:16) Why Build Another AI Model When Thousands Already Exist?(00:09:48) How Is Agnes AI Cheaper and Faster Than ChatGPT?(00:14:00) Does Agnes AI Support Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures?(00:15:34) How Does Agnes AI Handle Local Languages Better Than Global Models?(00:17:57) How Does Agnes AI Reduce Hallucinations?(00:20:03) What Can Agnes AI Do That ChatGPT Cannot?(00:25:31) Why Is AI in Group Chats the Next Big Thing?(00:29:18) How Does Agnes AI Keep Your Private Group Conversations Secure?(00:31:41) Will AI Make Us Lose Our Critical Thinking Skills?(00:37:43) Should Children Use AI for Schoolwork?(00:40:27) Can Agnes AI Help With Coding Like Cursor?(00:43:07) Will Everyone Host Their Own AI Model in the Future?(00:47:39) Is AI a Bubble or Real Economic Transformation?(00:51:01) How Can Southeast Asians Start Using AI Today?(00:53:56) What Are Real-World Examples of People Using Agnes AI?(00:57:30) How Does Agnes AI Make Money While Offering Free Features?(01:01:19) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Bruce Yang’s BioBruce Yang is the founder and CEO of Agnes AI, a consumer AI platform making intelligence more collaborative, creative, and accessible. A Raffles Institution graduate, he studied Math and Computer Science at UC Berkeley, earned a Master’s from HEC Paris, and is pursuing a PhD at NUS. He previously worked at Microsoft and LinkedIn in Silicon Valley.Agnes AI redefines how people interact with AI through group chats, AI-assisted games, real-time content creation, slides generation, and research tools. Bruce envisions AI as a shared experience that amplifies human creativity and collaboration, enhancing rather than replacing human thinking and imagination.Follow Bruce:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/tongbruceyangAgnes AI - https://agnes-ai.com/Email – bruce@sapiens-ai.ioLike this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/246.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.
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    1 hora e 6 minutos
  • Your Home Is Launching Cyber Attacks (And You Don't Know It)

    Your Home Is Launching Cyber Attacks (And You Don't Know It)
    Jan 26 2026
    (05:22) Brought to you by CyberhavenAI is exfiltrating your data in fragments. Not one big breach — a prompt here, a screenshot there, a quiet export into a shadow AI tool. Every week, AI makes your team faster and your data harder to see. Files are moved to new SaaS apps, models are trained on sensitive inputs, and legacy DLP is blind to the context that matters most.On February 3rd at 11 am Pacific, Cyberhaven is unveiling a unified DSPM and DLP platform, built on the original data lineage, so security teams get X-ray vision into how data actually moves — and can stop risky usage in real time.Watch the launch live at cyberhaven.com/techleadjournal.Did you know Singapore is one of the world’s top countries launching cyberattacks? Not as a victim, but as the source. Your routers, smart TVs, robot vacuums, or network-attached storage could be part of a massive botnet right now.In this eye-opening episode, Joseph Yap, founder of Otonata and cybersecurity expert, reveals the hidden cyber threat lurking in our homes. He reveals how everyday devices from routers to smart TVs become attack weapons. He explains why Singapore’s excellent infrastructure ironically makes it attractive for hackers and shares practical steps to protect your network. From residential proxies renting out your internet connection to teenagers running ransomware gangs, this conversation exposes the gap between our connected lives and our digital security practices.Key topics discussed:Why Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam are top cyberattack source countriesWhy Singapore’s infrastructure makes it attractive for hackersHow 700,000+ compromised devices launch 30 terabits per second DDoS attacksThe rise of residential proxies and dark web rental of home networksHow hackers exploit publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in outdated firmwareWhy AI is lowering the barrier to entry for hackersWhat makes executives and high-net-worth individuals attractive targetsPractical steps to audit and protect your home networkTimestamps:(00:00:00) Trailer & Intro(00:02:40) How Can I Apply Journalism Skills to Tech(00:06:14) Why is Curiosity Essential for Tech Leaders?(00:08:48) Why is Singapore a Top Source for Cyber Attacks?(00:12:11) What Makes Singapore Attractive for Cyber Attacks?(00:16:39) How Many Devices in Singapore are Already Compromised?(00:20:40) How Can I Tell if My Home Network is Compromised?(00:30:13) Which Devices are Hackers’ Favorite Entry Points?(00:33:18) What is a Residential Proxy and Why Should I Care?(00:36:27) How do Hackers Actually Break into My Network?(00:47:47) Why are Executives and High-Net-Worth Individuals Prime Target?(00:55:12) Why isn’t Singapore’s Cyber Attack Problem in the News?(00:59:26) Can Internet Providers Stop These Attacks?(01:02:16) What Can I Do to Protect My Home Network?(01:05:19) How Do I Protect My Network-Attached Storage (NAS)?(01:10:41) How is AI Changing the Cyber Attack Landscape?(01:17:35) How Can Otonata Help Protect My Home Network?(01:23:39) What are Real-World Examples of Home Network Compromises?(01:28:20) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Joseph Yap’s BioWith 20+ years in Operations and Supply Chain, Joseph Yap founded Otonata (https://otonata.com) after realizing how vulnerable home networks are to security breaches. Otonata brings corporate-grade cybersecurity to homes using digital hygiene and lean management principles, protecting dozens of households from growing threats posed by AI, smart devices, and expanding attack surfaces.Follow Joseph:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/-joseph-yapOtonata – https://otonata.com/Free Hack Check – https://otonata.com/hack-checkLike this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/245.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.
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    1 hora e 33 minutos
  • Gene Kim: How Vibe Coding Solved What I Couldn't in 13 YEARS

    Gene Kim: How Vibe Coding Solved What I Couldn't in 13 YEARS
    Jan 19 2026
    (06:23) Brought to you by Sweep AISweep is the fastest coding assistant for JetBrains. It lets you write code 10x faster. Finally, AI that works in JetBrains. Download for free at sweep.dev.Is the era of writing code by hand coming to an end? Gene Kim explains how vibe coding solved problems he abandoned for 13 years and why the best days of coding might be ahead of us.In this episode, Gene Kim shares his transformation from someone who hadn’t written production code in decades to building ambitious projects in minutes. He explains how meeting Steve Yegge and discovering vibe coding reignited his passion for programming.Gene breaks down the FAAFO framework (Fast, Ambitious, Autonomous, Fun, Optionality) of vibe coding benefits and addresses the real risks of vibe coding, from deleted databases to corrupted repos. He emphasizes that developers need to shift from line cook to head chef, mastering delegation, architecture, and faster feedback loops. The conversation also explores whether AI will eliminate or expand developer roles, what skills matter most when hiring, and how organizations can build a vibe coding culture.Key topics discussed:Gene’s jaw-dropping a-ha moment solving his 13-year problemThe FAAFO framework for measuring vibe coding benefitsFrom line cook to head chef: the new developer skillsetReal risks and downsides of vibe codingWill we need fewer developers or 10x more software?Why feedback loops must be 100x faster than beforeBuilding vibe coding culture across enterprise teamsTimestamps:(00:00) Trailer & Intro(03:13) What shaped Gene Kim’s career in DevOps and technology?(07:26) How did Gene Kim’s books like Phoenix Project come about?(09:55) What’s the story behind the Phoenix Project graphic novel?(12:21) What was Gene Kim’s a-ha moment with vibe coding?(14:41) How did Steve Yegge and Gene Kim collaborate on the book?(21:06) What is vibe coding and how is it different from regular coding?(25:57) What is the FAAFO framework for vibe coding benefits?(32:08) Will AI replace software developers?(36:10) What are the risks and downsides of vibe coding?(41:51) What skills do developers need in the age of vibe coding?(46:56) Why are feedback loops critical when using AI for coding?(51:59) How can organizations adopt vibe coding as a culture?(57:37) What should you look for when hiring developers in the AI era?(59:45) 2 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Gene Kim’s BioGene Kim is a WSJ bestselling author and researcher who has studied high-performing technology organizations since 1999. The founder and former CTO of Tripwire, he has authored several industry-defining books, including The Phoenix Project and The DevOps Handbook, with over 1 million copies sold. He also organizes the Enterprise Technology Leadership Summit.Follow Gene:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/realgenekimTwitter – @RealGeneKimIT Revolution – itrevolution.com Vibe Coding - https://itrevolution.com/product/vibe-coding-book/Like this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/244.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.
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    1 hora e 4 minutos
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