Software Without Borders

Software Without Borders is the essential listen for technology leaders and business owners in the software sector who crave insights from the industry’s top minds. Picture a relaxed, coffee-driven chat where tech veterans discuss cutting-edge projects and business strategies shaping their industry. Tune in to join conversations that traverse the intersections of technology and business, helping you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Software Without Borders is a technology podcast hosted by Andy Hilliard - Accelerance, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Andy Hilliard - Accelerance hosts Software Without Borders, a technology show with 55 episodes published.

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  Episode #42

  Inside Real-World AI Systems (VIDEO)

  May 5, 202646 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Software Without Borders, hosts Thomas Hilliard and Olivier Pollard sit down with Ben Coffman, SVP of Engineering and Product, to break down how AI is being implemented inside modern software organizations. From computer vision and 3D modeling workflows to large-scale data infrastructure, Ben shares real-world insights on scaling engineering teams, improving system performance, and building AI-driven platforms. This conversation dives into software development, engineering leadership, artificial intelligence, and the strategies teams are using to turn emerging technology into real business results. </p> <p>Guest Introduction:<br> Ben Coffman is the SVP of Engineering and Product a...

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  Episode #42

  Inside Real-World AI Systems (AUDIO)

  May 5, 202646 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Software Without Borders, hosts Thomas Hilliard and Olivier Pollard sit down with Ben Coffman, SVP of Engineering and Product, to break down how AI is being implemented inside modern software organizations. From computer vision and 3D modeling workflows to large-scale data infrastructure, Ben shares real-world insights on scaling engineering teams, improving system performance, and building AI-driven platforms. This conversation dives into software development, engineering leadership, artificial intelligence, and the strategies teams are using to turn emerging technology into real business results. </p> <p>Guest Introduction:<br> Ben Coffman is the SVP of Engineering and Product a...

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  Episode #41

  Everything Broke at Once: The Shift to AI-Native Organizations (VIDEO)

  May 5, 202646 minS0

  AI is accelerating software development at a pace most organizations aren’t ready for. In this episode of Software Without Borders, Duncan Grazier, Chief AI Officer at Build, breaks down what happens when code creation becomes nearly free—and why that doesn’t translate to better outcomes. From broken pipelines to misaligned metrics, this conversation explores how AI is forcing leaders to rethink how teams operate, how performance is measured, and what actually drives value. <p> </p> Duncan shares why judgment and “taste” are becoming the most important skills in engineering, where AI is delivering real impact today, and how companies c...

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  Episode #41

  Everything Broke at Once: The Shift to AI-Native Organizations (AUDIO)

  May 5, 202646 minS0

  <p>AI is accelerating software development at a pace most organizations aren’t ready for. In this episode of Software Without Borders, Duncan Grazier, Chief AI Officer at Build, breaks down what happens when code creation becomes nearly free—and why that doesn’t translate to better outcomes. From broken pipelines to misaligned metrics, this conversation explores how AI is forcing leaders to rethink how teams operate, how performance is measured, and what actually drives value.</p> <p>Duncan shares why judgment and “taste” are becoming the most important skills in engineering, where AI is delivering real impact today, and how compan...

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  Episode #40

  Infrastructure, Innovation & the Story Behind SXSW’s Growth (VIDEO)

  Feb 9, 202651 minS0

  In this episode of Software Without Borders, Andy and Tomás sit down with Justin Bankston, CTO of South by Southwest (SXSW), to explore the remarkable evolution of one of the world’s most influential cultural and technology events. Justin shares his journey from playing in rock bands and reviewing demo CDs to leading the software, IT, and innovation groups that power SXSW’s massive annual footprint. We dig into the behind-the-scenes engineering challenges, the explosive impact of Twitter’s 2007 debut at SXSW, and the technical coordination required to support tens of thousands of attendees across multiple venues. Justin reflects on lead...

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