Builders by Proxify
Episodes
Human-Centered AI in Digital Transformation: Leadership Insights from Alexandre Paternoster
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes speaks with Alexandre Paternoster, at the time of filming this episode the Senior Manager in the Digital Strat...
Building Tech for a Sustainable Future with Oliver Spragg, CTO at Plan A
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Oliver Spragg, former CTO of Plan A, about his journey in technology leadership and the impor...
Building Resilient Tech Teams: Viaplay’s Cecilia Borg on Leadership Strategies
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Cecilia Borg, Interim VP of Tech Ops at Viaplay, joins Lee Haynes to discuss the essential qualities she looks for when hiring d...
How Electrolux Modernized Its Global Operations with Cloud
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to lead cloud transformation at one of the world’s biggest appliance companies?In this episode, Kaveh Djavaherian, Director of Glo...
Co-founder Gilles Backhus on AI hardware innovation and reducing energy use in data centers
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Gilles Backhus, Co-founder and VP of Product at Tensordyne, to discuss the future of AI ha...
The future of product leadership with Worldline’s CPTO Marija Nakevska
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marija Nakevska, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Worldline, shares her journey from engineering to executive leadership. She ...
The Hidden Challenges of Modern Software Development with Bryan DeNosky, Mojang Studios
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes speaks with Bryan DeNosky, a Senior Software Engineer at Mojang Studios, about his journey in software enginee...
Carrie Carrasco, Red Hat, on Hybrid Cloud, AI, and Leadership in Tech
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover insights from our talk with Carrie Carrasco, Director of Hybrid Cloud Platform at Red Hat, as she explores hybrid cloud evolution, platform e...
AI, Data & Business Execution | Builders Podcast with Caner Kilinc, Future Key
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Caner Kilinc, Data & AI Expert at Future Key, about turning AI from theory into real-worl...
Blending Creativity, Leadership & Tech in Gaming with Ali Farha, Star Stable
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Ali Farha, Senior Technical Producer at Star Stable, about his career journey and lessons fro...
Bridging Research and Tech: SEB's Anastasia Varava on Banking, Regulation, and the Future of AI
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Anastasia Varava, Research Lead at SEB, to explore how technology and banking intersect. A...
Leading Wolt’s Data: Jacopo Himberg on Scaling Data Infrastructure & AI Trends
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Builders as Jacopo Himberg, Director of Data at Wolt, shares his unique journey from in leading Wolt’s data operations. Discover how he built a...
Kristina Prilepchanska (Electrolux) on Digital Transformation in Procurement, IT & Stakeholder Management
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristina Prilepchanska, Head of Procurement Solutions, IT & Digital at Electrolux, shares her journey from engineering to leading digital transfor...
Pooyan Seddighzadeh on the Future of Batteries, Sustainability, and Engineering Leadership at NOVO Energy
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes interviews Pooyan Seddighzadeh, Vice President of Engineering at NOVO Energy, to discuss the future of battery...
Marketing and Data Leadership: Gabor Harsanyi on Data, AI, and Team Building at Ericsson
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes sits down with Gabor Harsanyi, Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations Data Office at Ericsson, to explore h...
Transforming Telecom with Data & AI with Sara Asgari, Head of Digital & Analytics at Telia
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes speaks with Sara Asgari, Head of Digital & Analytics at Telia, about the future of telecom powered by data...
Building the Future of AI: Insights from Stefan Wendin of AI Sweden
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Stefan Wendin, Head of Intelligent Systems at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, previously ...
The Future of AI & Emerging Tech with Axel Johnson's Ludvig Strand
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Ludvig Strand, Emerging Tech & AI Future Analyst at Axel Johnson, to explore the futur...
Empowering Creators: AI, Ethics & Innovation at Unity with Martina Johannesson
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Martina Johannesson, Senior Technical Product Manager at Unity, to explore the intersectio...
Leading with Data: Building AI-Driven Teams and Solutions with Sepehr Mohammadi of Apotea
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes talks with Sepehr Mohammadi, AI and Machine Learning Tech Lead at Apotea, Sweden’s first full-scale onl...
Mina Boström Nakicenovic, Flightradar24, on Data, Leadership & the Future of Aviation
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Mina Boström Nakicenovic, CTO of Flightradar24, to explore her transition from developer ...
Humanoid Robots, AI, and the Future of Work – Aron Tanos on Building Symbiosis Between Humans and Machines
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes chats with Aron Tanos, backend developer and robotics expert from the Proxify network. They explore Aron’...
Building a Data-Driven Culture with Mahmoud Yassin (Booking.com) | AI, Data Quality & Governance
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Data Manager at Booking.com, Mahmoud Yassin, shares how to build a data-driven culture, improve data quality, and balance AI with human judgmen...
Driving Business Transformation with Data: ICA Group's Annie von Heijne on Analytics, AI & Retail Innovation
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Annie von Heijne, Manager of Data & Analytics Transformation at EcoGroup. Annie shares he...
AI Beyond the Hype: Olof Granberg on Data Readiness, Agentic AI & Enterprise Adoption
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes talks with Olof Granberg—AI strategist and founder of DataMentor Consulting—about the realities of adoptin...
Transforming Employee Finance: Paynest’s Nuno Pereira on Their Mission to Redefine Financial Wellbeing
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes sits down with Nuno Pereira, Co-founder and CEO of Paynest, to explore his journey from aerospace engineering...
Volvo's Jesper Fredriksson on Generative AI, UX, and the Future of Automotive Tech
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders by Proxify, Lee Haynes talks with Jesper Fredriksson, lead AI engineer at Volvo Cars, about his path from neuroscience res...
From the USSR to the Top of Health Tech: Natural Cycles’ Kirill Groshkov on AI, Hiring, and Leadership
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lee Haynes sits down with Kirill Groshkov, CTO of Natural Cycles—the first FDA-cleared birth control app—to explore his journey f...
AI in Gaming: Microsoft's Lele Cao on Generative AI, RAG, and Ethical Innovation at Activision Blizzard King
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes talks with Lele Cao, Senior Principal AI/ML Researcher at Activision Blizzard King (King at Microsoft), about ...
Navigating the Data Frontier: Anita Owens on Building Analytics Teams & Driving Insights in Logistics
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Builders Podcast, Lee Haynes sits down with Anita Owens, Analytics Engineer at Instabee, to explore her unique journey into dat...
From Psychology to AI-Driven HR: Eva van der Brugge on the Future of Performance Management
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Eva van der Brugge, CEO of Pandria, shares her journey from a background in psychology to leading a cutting-edge startup...
Jonas Martinsson on How Stravito is Revolutionizing Enterprise Knowledge Management with AI
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes sits down with Jonas Martinsson, CTO of Stravito, to explore how AI is transforming enterprise knowledge manag...
Mastering Development: Creativity, Documentation & Finding Joy in Coding with Joris van de Donk
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes talks with Joris van de Donk, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, about the intersection of creativity and soft...
Empowering Data Teams & Women in Tech: Rebecka Storm on AI, Product Development & Leadership
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes speaks with Rebecka Storm, Co-founder and CPO at Twirl, about her journey from studying physics to leading dat...
Revolutionizing Healthcare: Nima Salami on AI, Patient Data, and the Future of Clinical Trials
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nima Salami, CEO & Co-founder of OASYS NOW, shares how his health tech startup is transforming patient data privacy, AI-driven clinical trial matc...
Unlocking the Future of Earth Observation: Jakub Korczyc on ICEYE’s Innovations in Satellite Technology
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jakub Korczyc, Director of Spacecraft Engineering at ICEYE, reveals how synthetic aperture radar satellites revolutionize disaster response, national ...
How Coaching Shapes Leadership: Insights from Microsoft's Daron Yöndem | Builders
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes chats with Daron Yöndem, Tech Lead for Application Innovation at Microsoft, about leadership, coaching, and t...
Annie Lööf on Leadership, Innovation, and Supporting SMEs | The Builders Podcast
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Builders Podcast, Lee Haynes is joined by Annie Lööf, former Swedish Minister of Enterprise, in a discussion spanning her lea...
AI Audio Innovation: Timo Kunz on Scaling Audio Production with AudioStack’s Dynamic Solutions | Builders Podcast
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Timo Kunz in a conversation about generative AI in music and creative arts and his journey from a background in data and optimization to the ince...
Boban Ljubinoski on Mentorship, AI, and Mobile-First Strategies at Klarna | Builders Podcast
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boban Lubinoski, a product manager at Klarna, shares his journey to becoming a product manager and discusses current trends in the field. He highlight...
Unlocking eCommerce Success: Malte Niepel on AI Personalization and Maximizing CTR with RECOVA
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Malte Niepel, CEO and Co-founder of RECOVA discusses using AI-powered recovery pages to boost eCommerce results with personalized product recommendati...
Angela Ferrante on Revolutionizing Case Studies with AI-Powered Customer Success Stories | Builders Podcast
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Ferrante, CEO and founder of Laudable, discusses how her company is transforming traditional static PDF case studies into dynamic customer succ...
Revolutionizing eCommerce: Christian Kaunissaar on Fibbl's Photorealistic 3D AR Models
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Kaunissaar, Fibbl's CTO, discusses their innovative work in revolutionizing the way brands and online retailers create immersive experie...
Boosting Employee Engagement with Gamification: Tiago Sottomayor of Vaibe | Builders Podcast
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tiago Sotomayor, the Chief Technology Officer of Vaibe, discusses the innovative work his team is doing to enhance employee engagement through gamific...
Optimizing AI Solutions: Manouk Draisma on Ensuring Quality & Safety in AI Deployment with LangWatch | Builders Podcast
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Manouk Draisma and host Lee Haynes on a conversation delving into the the risks of AI and how to solve and mitigate them. New episodes every Wedn...
Gorjan Jovanovski on Earthcare.ai: Using AI for Climate Intelligence & Risk Mitigation | Builders Podcast
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gorjan Jovanovski, Co-founder and CEO of EarthCare.ai, local politician, and climate activist, discusses sustainability and climate intelligence, data...
Revolutionizing API Documentation: Job Rietbergen on Alphadoc's AI-Powered Platform | Builders Podcast
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, Job Rietbergen from Alphadoc discusses the importance of good developer onboarding and documentation, the benefits of AI ...
Anton Jarnheimer's Journey from Doctor to CPO: Balancing Data, AI Concerns & Remote Work | Builders Podcast
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Builders, our very own Anton Jarnheimer shares his unique journey of switching careers from medical doctor to CPO of Proxify, the c...
Tarek Khalil on Rasayel's WhatsApp Solutions & AI Innovations for Businesses | Builders Podcast
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the fifth episode of Builders, Tarek Khalil of Rasayel joins us to discuss decision-making when building your own company and pivoting, the future ...
Jonathan Dykert on Revolutionizing SaaS Sales with Ripe & AI's Impact on Tech | Builders Podcast
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Builders podcast, host Lee Haynes sits down with Jonatan Dykert, a Co-founder and Product Manager at Ripe, to delve into the fu...
Sohrab Hosseini on Building Orq.ai: From Entrepreneurial Journeys to Generative AI Innovation | Builders Podcast
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Builders, we're thrilled to welcome Sohrab Hosseini, Co-founder of Orq,ai, who shared with us his trials and tribulations of fo...
Mastering Product Management: Damien Peters on Teaching, Industry Insights & AI's Role | Builders Podcast
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Builders, Lee Haynes is joined by Damien Peters, Professor or Product Manager, Managing Partner at WP Capital Partners, and e...
Enhancing Product Management: Fredrik Stockman on Version Lens & Efficient Execution | Builders Podcast
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first-ever episode of Builders, we're talking to Fredrik Stockman, CEO and Co-founder of Version Lens. Fredrik and his company are building...
Welcome to Builders!
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Builders, the podcast where we discuss the ups and downs of building great tech products. We focus not only on "what" but also o...