Most organizations don't discover what they have until crisis strikes. Akhil Bhaskar makes the case for software catalogs, scaffolding templates, and the "undifferentiated heavy lifting" that enables teams to move fast without breaking things. When a major security vulnerability hits, how quickly can you answer "How exposed are we?" For most organizations, it's a scramble. For Akhil Bhaskar's team, it took two hours to assess and four hours to fix—even though the Log4j vulnerability affected...
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Most organizations don't discover what they have until crisis strikes. Akhil Bhaskar makes the case for software catalogs, scaffolding templates, and the "undifferentiated heavy lifting" that enables teams to move fast without breaking things. When a major security vulnerability hits, how quickly can you answer "How exposed are we?" For most organizations, it's a scramble. For Akhil Bhaskar's team, it took two hours to assess and four hours to fix—even though the Log4j vulnerability affected...
What VCs look for in API startups, with Chris Birrell, Managing Partner at Func Ventures
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1 year ago
What VCs look for in API startups, with Chris Birrell, Managing Partner at Func Ventures
Chris Birrell, an investor specializing in API startups, shares his insights on what he looks for before investing in API-enabled services. He discusses his background in computer science and his experience in the tech industry, which led him to become an investor. Chris introduces the 'SUPERIOR' Framework that he uses to evaluate API startups, focusing on attributes such as solving difficult problems, uncovering unique solutions, and pathways to profitability and exit. He also highlights the...
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Most organizations don't discover what they have until crisis strikes. Akhil Bhaskar makes the case for software catalogs, scaffolding templates, and the "undifferentiated heavy lifting" that enables teams to move fast without breaking things. When a major security vulnerability hits, how quickly can you answer "How exposed are we?" For most organizations, it's a scramble. For Akhil Bhaskar's team, it took two hours to assess and four hours to fix—even though the Log4j vulnerability affected...
