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The SourceForge Podcast is the world's largest B2B software podcast published to over 1.5 million subscribers across all major social media and podcast platforms, and to over 667,000 subscribers on YouTube. Interviews with tech and software CEOs, leaders, and changemakers. The SourceForge Podcast by Slashdot Media gives you insight into the cutting edge of software, B2B SaaS, and trailblazing technology.

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August 23, 2026Episode 13439 min

AI-Powered Retail Intelligence: FarsightIQ

FarsightIQ is an AI-powered retail intelligence platform that helps retailers predict demand, optimize inventory, uncover actionable insights, and make faster, data-driven decisions. Its suite of predictive analytics, machine learning, and computer vision solutions helps improve forecast accuracy, boost sales and margins, reduce carrying costs, and enhance the customer experience. In this episode, we speak with Scott Pearson, VP of Sales and Marketing at Jesta, about how the company is using AI to help retailers move from hindsight to foresight and then into action. The conversation focuses on FarsightIQ, Jesta’s new AI division, and how it’s designed to help retailers deal with inventory distortion, stockouts, overstocks, and the complexity of modern retail planning. Scott explains that the platform is built as a decision-intelligence layer, not just a reporting tool, so it can observe demand, anticipate outcomes, recommend actions, and still keep a human in the loop. The episode also explores how FarsightIQ is organized into several modules, including demand forecasting, product attribution, replenishment, inventory balancing, risk detection, natural-language advising, and operational matching. Scott explains why traditional analytics often fall short, especially when retailers are dealing with fragmented data, changing channels, promotions, local events, and seasonal differences. He emphasizes that the system is designed to work with both constrained and unconstrained demand, helping retailers understand not just what sold, but what could have sold if inventory had been available. A major theme of the conversation is that AI is most effective when it supports, rather than replaces, human judgment. Scott stresses that merchants and planners still need oversight because they understand context that AI may miss, such as local events, vendor issues, or visual changes in-store. He also explains that successful AI adoption depends on clean, focused, and well-structured data, and that retailers should start with the highest-value use cases instead of trying to solve everything at once. The episode closes with Scott’s advice to focus less on systems themselves and more on the decisions those systems are meant to improve. Follow SourceForge: SourceForge.net - https://sourceforge.net SourceForge LinkedIn SourceForge X (Twitter) SourceForge Facebook Interested in appearing on the SourceForge Podcast ? Contact us here . The SourceForge Podcast is the world's largest B2B software podcast.

August 21, 2026Episode 13354 min

Securing AI Agent & Human Identities: Auth0

Auth0 makes it fast and easy to add secure, scalable authentication and authorization to any application, API, or AI agent. With 30+ SDKs, enterprise-grade security, fine-grained access controls, and support for billions of monthly logins, it helps teams launch faster without building identity from scratch. In this episode, we speak with Gareth Davies, Chief Product Officer at Auth0, and Monica Bajaj, SVP of Engineering at Okta. This conversation centered on how identity is becoming a strategic growth driver in SaaS, especially as AI agents and machine identities multiply and enterprise workflows get more complex. The main takeaway was that modern identity systems need to be organization-aware, multi-tenant safe, and built for self-service so they can scale without creating security, compliance, or engineering bottlenecks. It also highlighted the shift from static role-based permissions to more dynamic, context-aware authorization, and closed with the idea that probabilistic thinking helps teams make better decisions in uncertain, fast-changing environments. Follow SourceForge: SourceForge.net - https://sourceforge.net SourceForge LinkedIn SourceForge X (Twitter) SourceForge Facebook Interested in appearing on the SourceForge Podcast ? Contact us here . The SourceForge Podcast is the world's largest B2B software podcast.

August 11, 2026Episode 13255 min

All-in-One SaaS Affiliate Software: FirstPromoter

FirstPromoter is an affiliate, referral, and influencer management platform built for subscription businesses, enabling companies to launch, track, and scale partner programs with billing-aware commission automation. By integrating directly with subscription billing systems, it automatically manages referrals, recurring commissions, payouts, and compliance, helping SaaS and AI companies grow partner-driven revenue with minimal manual effort. In this episode, we speak with Tautvydas Vasiliauskas, Head of Marketing at FirstPromoter, about why affiliate and referral programs are especially powerful—and uniquely difficult—for SaaS and subscription businesses. The conversation covers how subscription affiliate tracking differs from e-commerce, why direct integrations with billing systems like Stripe and Paddle are essential, and how recurring revenue makes commissions, upgrades, downgrades, and cancellations much more complex. Tautvydas explains that affiliate marketing works well for B2B SaaS because buyers usually research heavily before purchasing, making reviews, comparisons, and educational content highly effective. He also emphasizes that most programs follow a “small number of high performers” pattern: a tiny percentage of affiliates drives nearly all revenue, so companies should focus on quality partners rather than chasing volume through marketplaces. The episode also explores how to launch a program from scratch, recommending that companies start with their own customers, power users, and niche creators rather than expensive large influencers. Tautvydas stresses that affiliate success depends on ongoing recruiting, not just initial setup. Other key topics include fraud prevention, especially ad fraud and self-referrals, and the importance of convenience for keeping affiliates engaged—branded dashboards, clear incentives, easier payouts, and strong support materials all matter. The episode closes with a forward-looking discussion on AI, which is reshaping attribution, content creation, publisher quality, and affiliate management, while creating both new opportunities and new fraud challenges. Follow SourceForge: SourceForge.net - https://sourceforge.net SourceForge LinkedIn SourceForge X (Twitter) SourceForge Facebook Interested in appearing on the SourceForge Podcast ? Contact us here . The SourceForge Podcast is the world's largest B2B software podcast.

August 7, 2026Episode 13130 min

Group Cards & Gifts Made Easy: GroupTogether

GroupTogether makes it effortless to create online group cards, collect money for gifts, and send up to 1,000 eGift Cards in minutes. With unlimited signatures, easy sharing, automated reminders, and a choice of 150+ brands, it turns birthdays, farewells, and workplace celebrations into a simple, memorable experience. In this episode, we speak with Julie Tylman, Co-Founder of GroupTogether, about how she and her co-founder built the product after experiencing the pain of chasing people for signatures, money, and gifts. GroupTogether lets people create online group cards, collect contributions, add photos and GIFs, and send gift cards or gifts without requiring accounts or extra app downloads. A big theme of the conversation is recognition at work. Julie explains that companies often understand recognition matters, but execute it in a way that feels impersonal. GroupTogether tries to fix that with thoughtful design, gentle reminders, anonymous contributions, and AI-assisted message writing that helps people express appreciation more naturally. Follow SourceForge: SourceForge.net - https://sourceforge.net SourceForge LinkedIn SourceForge X (Twitter) SourceForge Facebook Interested in appearing on the SourceForge Podcast ? Contact us here . The SourceForge Podcast is the world's largest B2B software podcast.

August 4, 2026Episode 13042 min

All-in-One NEMT Software: RouteGenie

RouteGenie helps NEMT providers simplify the entire transportation operation with one platform for routing, scheduling, dispatching, billing, fleet management, driver workflows, and passenger communication. By automating daily challenges like no-shows, add-on trips, vehicle breakdowns, billing errors, and inefficient routes, RouteGenie helps providers complete more trips, reduce costs, improve on-time performance, and grow revenue. In this episode, we explore how non-emergency medical transportation is becoming a core part of healthcare access, especially for older adults, chronic care patients, and underserved communities. We speak with RouteGenie CEO Cameron Craig who discusses how transportation affects outcomes, why the industry stayed paper-based for so long, and how verification, routing, and AI are modernizing operations. Follow SourceForge: SourceForge.net - https://sourceforge.net SourceForge LinkedIn SourceForge X (Twitter) SourceForge Facebook Interested in appearing on the SourceForge Podcast ? Contact us here . The SourceForge Podcast is the world's largest B2B software podcast.

August 2, 2026Episode 12952 min

Compliance Automation & Risk Management Software: Carbide

Carbide combines compliance automation with credentialed security advisors who guide companies from gap assessment through audit and ongoing readiness. Its unified platform streamlines evidence collection, control mapping, remediation, and multi-framework compliance, helping teams get audit-ready faster with fewer surprises. In this episode we explore treating trust as a leadership system, not just a branding message. We speak with Darren Gallop, founder and CEO of Carbide Secure and author of Built to Trust, about how cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI governance are now core business responsibilities. The main idea is that trust has to be built intentionally from the top down. Darren argues that boards and executives often make the mistake of pushing security and privacy into IT or legal, when in reality leadership sets the priorities, budget, and culture that determine whether trust actually exists. A big theme is the speed of AI change. Darren explains how agentic AI, generative AI, and new automation tools are evolving faster than governance and regulation can keep up. That creates pressure for companies to move quickly, but also raises the risk of data breaches, misuse, and bad decisions made under duress. They also dig into the difference between compliance and real governance. Darren says compliance checklists like SOC 2 or ISO can help, but they do not automatically mean an organization is secure or trustworthy. In some cases, compliance becomes bureaucracy that distracts teams from real risk reduction. Follow SourceForge: SourceForge.net - https://sourceforge.net SourceForge LinkedIn SourceForge X (Twitter) SourceForge Facebook Interested in appearing on the SourceForge Podcast ? Contact us here . The SourceForge Podcast is the world's largest B2B software podcast.

July 30, 2026Episode 12840 min

Enterprise-Grade Valet Management: PUR Valet

PUR Valet transforms curbside operations with five-second photo check-ins, SMS ticketing, one-tap vehicle retrieval, digital payments, and seamless PMS integration. It helps hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and other properties reduce wait times, prevent false damage claims, and deliver a faster, paperless guest experience. In this episode, we speak with Adam Szabo, CEO & Founder of PUR Valet. We explore how PUR Valet is modernizing valet parking with a ticketless, digital system that improves the guest experience while reducing operational chaos for businesses like hotels, hospitals, restaurants, and office buildings. The conversation focuses on the problems with traditional paper-and-walkie-talkie valet workflows—damage claims, bottlenecks, labor inefficiency, and missed tips—and explains how PUR Valet uses photo-based check-ins, QR/text options, payments, tipping, training tools, and analytics to make valet faster and more profitable. Follow SourceForge: SourceForge.net - https://sourceforge.net SourceForge LinkedIn SourceForge X (Twitter) SourceForge Facebook Interested in appearing on the SourceForge Podcast ? Contact us here . The SourceForge Podcast is the world's largest B2B software podcast.

July 29, 2026Episode 12739 min

Authentication & User Management Software: FusionAuth

FusionAuth is an API-first CIAM platform that gives businesses complete control over authentication, authorization, and identity for users, services, and AI. Deploy it anywhere, scale without unpredictable pricing, and secure complex environments without sacrificing flexibility, performance, or data sovereignty. In this episode, we explore why identity is no longer “just a login form” but critical infrastructure for security, user experience, and business risk. Dan Moore from FusionAuth breaks down the difference between authentication and authorization, why building your own login system is usually a bad idea for production, and how deploy-anywhere identity gives teams more control over data, upgrades, and reliability. The conversation also looks ahead to AI agents, arguing they need separate identities and deterministic guardrails so systems can safely tell humans and agents apart. One especially useful takeaway is that the next wave of identity will be shaped by both passkeys and agentic workflows, but passwords aren’t disappearing anytime soon. Follow SourceForge: SourceForge.net - https://sourceforge.net SourceForge LinkedIn SourceForge X (Twitter) SourceForge Facebook Interested in appearing on the SourceForge Podcast ? Contact us here . The SourceForge Podcast is the world's largest B2B software podcast.

July 23, 2026Episode 12647 min

The Context Platform for AI Agents: DataHub

DataHub is a context management platform that unifies metadata, lineage, quality, governance, and business knowledge into a trusted context graph for AI agents, data teams, and enterprise applications. With DataHub Cloud and its open source foundation, organizations can keep context accurate, current, and actionable so agents and humans can find, understand, govern, and use data with confidence. In this episode we explore how DataHub evolved from a LinkedIn data catalog into a vendor-neutral context platform for AI agents. The core idea is that AI needs more than raw data access — it needs complete, trusted, shared context to answer questions accurately. We speak with Shirishanka Das, Co-Founder and CTO of DataHub, and discuss why enterprise AI often fails: models can sound confident while using the wrong definitions or stale data. DataHub’s answer is a graph-based context layer that connects technical, operational, semantic, and business context across structured and unstructured sources, then serves that context to AI agents before they query the data layer. Follow SourceForge: SourceForge.net - https://sourceforge.net SourceForge LinkedIn SourceForge X (Twitter) SourceForge Facebook Interested in appearing on the SourceForge Podcast ? Contact us here . The SourceForge Podcast is the world's largest B2B software podcast.

July 15, 2026Episode 12554 min

Unified Endpoint Management Platform: ManageEngine

ManageEngine provides a comprehensive suite of IT management and security solutions that help organizations monitor, manage, and protect their infrastructure, networks, endpoints, identities, and applications from a unified platform. Its broad portfolio enables IT teams to automate routine tasks, improve service delivery, strengthen cybersecurity, and maintain reliable, compliant IT operations across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. In this episode, we speak with Romanus Raymond, Director of Technology at ManageEngine, about how endpoint management has evolved from bulky, enterprise-only software into a more accessible, unified security platform. The conversation explores the growing challenge of defending a sprawling mix of devices—Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile, and remote endpoints—while attackers and AI-driven threats move faster than traditional patch cycles. Romanus explains why “best-of-breed” point tools often create more complexity than control, and why a unified approach gives IT teams better visibility, prioritization, and remediation. The discussion also covers practical strategies for patching, including how to separate mitigation from remediation when patches aren’t yet available, how to prioritize vulnerabilities based on exposure and exploitability rather than just CVSS scores, and how to support remote workers without forcing them back onto the corporate network. The episode closes with a look at automation, digital employee experience, and the future of proactive IT. Romanus argues that the long-term value of endpoint management isn’t just cost savings—it’s resilience, trust, and the ability to recover quickly when disruptions happen. Follow SourceForge: SourceForge.net - https://sourceforge.net SourceForge LinkedIn SourceForge X (Twitter) SourceForge Facebook Interested in appearing on the SourceForge Podcast ? Contact us here . The SourceForge Podcast is the world's largest B2B software podcast.