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In this episode, Viktor talks with Vlad Trifa, founder of Zimt and co-founder of EVRYTHNG, about the challenges of applying Web3, crypto, and blockchain in real-world systems.

In this deep-dive conversation, Viktor sits down with Joshua Watt (Garmin) and Ross Burton (ARM) to explore how the Yocto Project is redefining how we build, secure, and maintain embedded Linux systems at scale.

Learn how to scale your startup from 10 to 1500 people with Kevin Henrikson (Zimbra, Microsoft, Instacart). Discover proven strategies for managing acquisitions, building distributed teams, and creating scalable engineering cultures. Essential insights for technical founders and CTOs.

In this deep-dive conversation, Viktor sits down with Vlad Ionescu, founder and CEO of Earthly, to unpack the evolution of CI/CD, why developer experience is broken, and what it will take to bring sanity back to software delivery at scale.

Season 2 • Episode 6 • with Johan Christenson

Europe's Battle for Tech Sovereignty: Why OpenStack Matters

In this timely conversation with Johan Christenson, founder of Cleura and board member of OpenInfra (overseeing Kata Containers and OpenStack), we dive into Europe's growing urgency around digital sovereignty and what it will actually take to build a competitive, homegrown cloud ecosystem. Johan, a long-time advocate for open source infrastructure, pulls back the curtain on why progress has been so slow and where things can shift.

The story behind the podcast

Hey there! I'm Viktor, a proud nerd and seasoned entrepreneur with a knack for quirky innovation. From launching YippieMove, a pioneering email migration service, to co-creating Blotter, a top 10 Mac App Store productivity app, my journey has been all about embracing uncharted opportunities. Now, I lead Screenly, a leading secure digital signage product trusted by NASA, and developed Anthias, a top-ranked open-source digital signage solution. "Nerding Out with Viktor" is where I dive into the tech world, breaking down complex concepts with leading experts. Join me for some fun and insightful conversations!

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