Enginears

Isometric was founded with a mission to rebuild trust in carbon markets by creating a platform that certifies the world’s most scientifically rigorous carbon credits. By addressing the growing need for transparency and reliability in the carbon offset space, Isometric helps companies confidently purchase verified credits to meet their climate commitments. Today, Isometric plays a crucial role in scaling carbon removal efforts to the level the planet needs. Join us in our latest podcast episode as we discuss their mission, the challenges of the carbon credit industry, and the future of sustainable climate solutions! Ola Sitarska sat down with Elliot Kipling on this week's episode to help us uncover Isometric's mission further and the fundamentals behind them. Full podcast can be found in the comments below ⬇️ #podcast

Founded in 2016, Envelop Risk is a Bristol-based company at the intersection of insurance and cutting-edge technology. They specialize in applying AI and data analytics to reimagine risk assessment and underwriting in the insurance industry. Envelop Risk is leading the charge in transforming traditional insurance models with innovative, tech-driven solutions. In our latest podcast with John Kelly, Elliot Kipling explores how they’re shaping the future of risk management and what it means for the evolving insurance landscape. Full podcast link in the comments below ⬇️ #podcast

Rarible was founded in 2020 as a decentralized platform that allows users to create, buy, and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Built on the Ethereum blockchain, it has grown into a community-driven marketplace where creators and collectors can engage directly, fostering innovation in the digital art and collectibles space. Today, Rarible is known for empowering creators with a user-friendly platform and unique governance system that rewards active participants. With a strong focus on decentralization and inclusivity, it continues to lead the NFT marketplace space, driving creativity and collaboration in the digital economy. Evgeny Kot joined Elliot Kipling to help us understand Rarible more and explore their mission further! Full podcast is in the comments ⬇️ #podcast

Chiliz is a pioneer in the blockchain space, focusing on transforming fan engagement in sports and entertainment. Launched in 2018, they have revolutionized how fans connect with their favorite teams by introducing the $CHZ token and launching the Socios.com platform. Through partnerships with top-tier sports organizations, Chiliz enables fans to participate in voting, access exclusive experiences, and earn rewards. Their innovative use of blockchain technology has made them a leader in the digital fan experience space. Elliot Kipling welcomed Max Orlovsky to discuss all things Chiliz on this week's episode! Full podcast can be found in the comments below ⬇️ #podcast

Sling Money is building a world where sending and receiving money is effortless. The app leverages stablecoin and real-time payment technology to allow people to move money anywhere, in any currency, nearly instantly and for a negligible fee. Sling makes global transfers easy by enabling users to pay people, not anonymous account numbers. It’s available in 150+ countries on the Android and iOS app stores. An Avian Labs product, Sling was founded by Mike Hudack and Simon Amor, who have decades of product engineering and design experience. Learn more at www.sling.money. Elliot Kipling was joined by Simon Amor & James Routley to help us understand more about the mission of Sling Money. Sling is still in closed beta, but we've made the access code 'enginears' so up to 100 listeners can skip the waitlist. Full podcast in the comments below ⬇️

Super.com is the all-in-one app to save, earn and put more money in your pocket. They empower you to live better with impactful rewards and savings. Enjoying affordable travel with hotel deals, earning extra cash by playing games, and accessing premium cashback offers. Kyle Pericak joined Elliot Kipling this week to help us unravel some of the engineering challenges along with understanding the Developer Experience and technology choices at Super.com. Full podcast can be found below ⬇️ #enginears #podcast

Weaviate is a cloud-native, real-time vector database designed to scale machine learning models. It offers extensions for specific use cases like semantic search, plugins for seamless integration, and a console for data visualisation. They prioritise AI-first software infrastructure and believe in the power of an open-source community to drive high-quality software development. Joined by Bob van Luijt, Elliot Kipling had the chance to discuss: - Why Bob Co-Founded Weaviate? - What principles can you apply to communication to ensure simplistic software? - How to decide what elements of a product to turn into a business? Live now in the comments below! ⬇️ #enginears #podcast

Pigment is a business planning platform founded in 2019 by Romain Niccoli (ex-founder and CTO of Criteo) and Eléonore Crespo (Index Ventures and Google). The company’s mission is to enable people and businesses to make better decisions across sectors like Tech, Retail, CPG, and Financial Services. How? - By providing an all-in-one business planning platform for finance and revenue teams to plan and forecast in real-time, model scenarios, and make better decisions. - Integrates with existing tech stacks to free teams from time-consuming tasks and data transfer errors. - Offers a 360° view of the business, updates financial models in real-time, and allows for what-if scenario planning. In under five years, Pigment has expanded to over 400 employees across offices in New York, Toronto, London, and Paris, and secured $393M in funding from top global Venture Capital firms. Elliot Kipling welcomed Benjamin Hewins & Chaimaa E. help us delve into it all! Full podcast in the comments below ⬇️

In 2017, Eric Fourrier and Jérémy Thomas, both data scientists and software engineers, founded GitGuardian as a side project while working full-time. Their enthusiasm grew as they developed the secret detection platform, driven by the value and satisfaction it brought to users. Initially, they collected all the public commits pushed to GitHub real-time, and were struck by the extent of secrets exposure. Since then, GitGuardian has been dedicated to making life more challenging for hackers. Didier Caroff joined Elliot Kipling this week to help us understand GitGuardian's mission and the innovation of AI within the business. The full episode can be seen in the comments below ⬇️ #enginears

At CoinShares, they've been at the forefront of digital asset investing for over a decade. Since 2014, they’ve built Europe's leading digital assets investment firm, continually innovating to enhance access and drive investment in the digital economy. Their pioneering approach, backed by technology, deep research, and financial expertise, has positioned them as a leader in shaping the future of finance and their commitment is to develop market-leading products and services with enduring value. Richard Bell joined Elliot Kipling on this weeks podcast to guide us through trading platforms, mindset of a successful engineer at CoinShares and challenges with low-latency. Full podcast below ⬇️ #enginears #podcast