

The Aboard Podcast
Aboard
Talking about AI doesn’t have to feel like the end of the world.
Join Rich Ziade, Paul Ford, and their guests as they discuss how AI is changing software development, business strategy—and everything else. New episodes every Tuesday.
Join Rich Ziade, Paul Ford, and their guests as they discuss how AI is changing software development, business strategy—and everything else. New episodes every Tuesday.
Episodes
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Mar 1, 2023 • 24min
2023-03-02. Majors and Minors
The decline of humanities majors is resulting in a lack of diverse perspectives, since they play a crucial role in cultivating more well-rounded individuals. This decline may be contributing to the growing polarization and intolerance we see online today.

Feb 28, 2023 • 24min
2023-02-28. Headphone Conference
An episode about two spoiled men with two spoiled hobbies-- that turns deep. Shedding light on the importance of communities, and having that space that fosters growth and positivity. Additionally, how these are the safe spaces of the internet where there is more authenticity.

Feb 16, 2023 • 17min
2023-02-16. Humility Is Fun
Paul has started to learn the piano, as a part of his applied practice for his love for music. Rich and Paul discuss the importance of having the humility to learn for the sake of learning regardless of the outcome.

Feb 14, 2023 • 24min
2023-02-14. Paul is Changing
For the most part Paul had to live with the stereotypes and negative perceptions of society towards obesity. This episode focuses on being more mindful of other people, and to have better relationships. Now paul is changing - after starting to take shots for diabetes, Paul noticed that his brain's wiring changed. Which took a while to acclimate and reset into.

Feb 9, 2023 • 17min
2023-02-09. Rich Needs it by Tuesday
Paul is no longer the CEO of Aboard. Rich and Paul have switched positions, as the criteria with being the CEO of Aboard includes a lot of accountability to investors and outside actors.

Feb 2, 2023 • 20min
2023-02-02. Paul needs it by Thursday
Paul found himself in a CEO position again, and he's finding trouble keeping people accountable and setting deadlines for others. Rich provides useful and universal career advice to Paul, on how to demand accountability.

Jan 31, 2023 • 23min
2023-01-31. Kids Today!
Rich thinks kids these days have it too easy. He complains about his bursitis for thirty minutes (just kidding). But he and Paul talk about constraints and the media, and how to raise kids. Advice is given. You know what this is.

Jan 26, 2023 • 23min
2023-01-26. Proverbs
Ziade and Ford ADVISORS right? Well you know the oldest kind of advice? Proverbs. Paul picks out some interesting ones to see what happens. Thoughts ensue.

Jan 24, 2023 • 24min
2023-01-24. Layoffs
Rich and Paul talk through the tech layoffs, explaining why they happen, why they suck, and what you can do about them (very little) and what you can do for the people involved in them (far more).

Jan 19, 2023 • 27min
2023-01-18. AI Adaptation
A conversation about the robots taking our job—and how various forces have been taking our jobs for a while, and personal experiences with jobs and robots.


