How We Made That App

By: SingleStore
  • Summary

  • Welcome to “How We Made That App,” where we explore the crazy, wild, and sometimes downright bizarre stories behind the creation of some of the world’s most popular apps, hosted by the always charming and devastatingly handsome Madhukar Kumar. After starting his career as a developer and then as a product manager, he is now the Chief Marketing Officer at SingleStore. And he’s here to take you on a journey through the data, challenges, and obstacles that app developers face on the road to creating their masterpieces. In each episode, we’ll dive deep into the origins of a different app and find out what went into making it the success it is today. We’ll explore the highs and lows of development, the technical challenges that had to be overcome, and the personalities and egos that clashed along the way. With a signature blend of irreverent humor, snarky commentary, and, razor-sharp wit, we’ll keep you entertained and informed as we explore the cutting edge of app development. So grab your favorite coding language and crank up the volume, and join us for ”How We Made That App,” brought to you by the top app-building platform wizards at SingleStore.
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Episodes
  • Redefining Conversational AI: Ronald Ashri on Building OpenDialog
    Dec 10 2024

    In this episode of How We Made That App, host Madhukar Kumar, CMO of SingleStore, delves into the fascinating world of conversational AI with Ronald Ashri, co-founder of OpenDialog. Ronald shares his journey from studying multi-agent systems to creating OpenDialog, a platform designed to revolutionize how humans and AI collaborate.

    Discover how Ronald’s expertise in autonomous agents and conversational design is shaping AI tools for regulated industries. From balancing creativity and control in conversational frameworks to leveraging knowledge graphs and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), this episode explores the cutting-edge innovations driving enterprise AI forward.

    Ronald also shares his thoughts on the challenges of building trustworthy AI, preventing hallucinations, and the future of large language models. Tune in to learn how a vision for smarter human-AI interactions is becoming a reality.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Beyond Alexa: The Future of Voice, AI, and Innovation with Igor Jablokov
    Nov 5 2024

    In this episode of How We Made That App, host Madhukar Kumar, CMO of SingleStore, sits down with Igor Jablokov, the pioneering mind behind Amazon Alexa and CEO of Pryon. Igor shares his journey from the early days of voice recognition technology to leading innovations in artificial intelligence. Discover the story behind Alexa’s creation, the technical challenges and breakthroughs in building a voice-powered assistant, and the forward-thinking solutions that reshaped how we interact with technology. Igor also delves into the ethical considerations and governance of AI, tackling common misconceptions and offering a glimpse into the future of intelligent systems. Tune in to hear how a vision for voice technology evolved into a transformative force in AI.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Igor Jablokov’s journey from Alexa co-creator to CEO of Pryon

    • The inception and development of Amazon Alexa

    • Technical insights into overcoming challenges in voice recognition

    • Ethical considerations and governance in the field of AI

    • Future perspectives on the role of AI in everyday life

    Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode of How We Made That App, where we explore the stories behind the most impactful apps and the innovators who make them happen.

    Links

    • Connect with Igor
    • Visit Pryon
    • Connect with Madhukar
    • Visit SingleStore
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    56 mins
  • How Flowd is Revolutionizing Water Management with CTO Marc Locchi
    Aug 20 2024

    In this episode of "How We Made That App," host Madhukar Kumar, CMO of SingleStore, sits down with Marc Locchi, the CTO of Flowd, a groundbreaking water management company from Australia. Marc shares his journey from a frustrated programmer to leading the development of Flowd, an app that’s transforming how businesses detect and manage water leaks in real-time. Discover the story behind Flowd’s creation, the technical challenges faced, and the innovative solutions employed, including the use of Laravel and AWS for scalability. Marc also delves into the impact Flowd has had on saving water and reducing costs for clients, sharing fascinating success stories along the way. Tune in to learn how a chance meeting and a passion for technology led to a solution that’s making waves in water conservation.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Marc Locchi's journey to becoming CTO of Flowd • The inception and development of Flowd • Technical insights on building a scalable application with Laravel • Real-world impact stories of Flowd’s water management solutions • Collaboration with AWS to enhance performance and scalability

    Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode of "How We Made That App," where we explore the stories behind the most innovative apps and the people who make them happen.

    Links

    Connect with Marc

    Visit Flowd

    Connect with Madhukar

    Visit SingleStore

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    44 mins

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