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I'm joined by Thorbjørn Rønje, founder of Bifrost Studios, to discuss why venture studios are the most effective path to building companies. Drawing from nearly 50 startups, he shows how repeatable systems beat lone heroics when launching new products.

Season 2 • Episode 12 • with Carl Richell

Inside System76: Building Open Hardware and a Linux-First Future

I'm joined by Carl Richell, founder and CEO of System76, for an in-depth look at what it takes to build an open source hardware company from the ground up. Carl's journey, from launching Ubuntu laptops before Linux was mainstream to building open firmware, a desktop environment, and even their own factory, is one of the most hands-on stories in open source computing.

I explore the systems and practices that make remote teams thrive with Jon Seager from Canonical. We dive into measuring output over activity, calendar ownership as a performance indicator, and how to build trust and autonomy in distributed organizations.

In this episode, I talk 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, I sit 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.

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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