Martin Remmelgas, Codemagic — The Power of Community in Scaling DevOps and CI/CD for Flutter
On this episode, we’re joined by Martin Remmelgas, whose previous roles include Industrial Placement in Singapore and Consultant at Ernst & Young. He is currently CEO at Codemagic, a company deeply embedded in the Flutter ecosystem. Martin discusses his journey from chemistry to technology, how Codemagic became a key player in the Flutter community, and what it takes to scale developer tools from startups to enterprise-level adoption. Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:01 Martin shifts from chemistry to tech for its speed and ease.06:00 Codemagic started as an internal DevOps project at Nevercode.11:34 Turning to the Flutter community becomes the key to growing Codemagic.15:06 Early community work evolves into measurable marketing ROI.18:50 Community feedback drives Codemagic to clarify pricing and build trust.21:33 Conference ROI is clear, but real value comes from community ties.26:34 SOC 2 certification boosts Codemagic’s enterprise credibility.30:09 Codemagic’s new feature simplifies app testing and collaboration.34:21 Flutter’s small team powers vast developer opportunities.38:59 Competition drives Codemagic to keep innovating.Resources Mentioned:Martin Remmelgashttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-remmelgas-ab436580/Codemagic | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nevercodehq/Codemagic | Websitehttps://codemagic.io/start/Flutterhttps://flutter.dev/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand_sem&utm_content=apac_apac&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13034410756&gbraid=0AAAAAC-INI-HvW1FDhVdOE90Fr6EDxlE9&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsPzHBhDCARIsALlWNG33kVJX7pktZ7oJ4A81eOLAhlAjSB7ubDhhcsAQeZlRJZef5nmDJMEaAgF6EALw_wcBGooglehttps://www.google.com/Very Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/#Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment
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Frank van Puffelen, Puf — Low-Code, No Fear: Building the Future of Apps With Flutter and LLMs
On this episode, we sit down with Frank van Puffelen — more commonly known as puf — an industry veteran, ex-Googler (2015-2024), and one of the most influential voices in the Firebase and Flutter communities. He shares his journey from software engineering to developer advocacy, offering insights into the changing role of developer relations, the rise of low-code tools, and the impact of AI on how software is built. Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.01:39 Frank (puf) started coding in the eight-bit era.10:06 Joining Firebase after the acquisition, shifting from user to team member.15:57 Public speaking brings self-doubt, but you turn mistakes into learning.20:18 Engineers have the knowledge — they just need help shaping it into a story.24:57 Involving the audience in spotting typos keeps demos engaging.29:10 Testing explanations on non-technical audiences ensures clarity.35:00 LLMs are tools — like a new hammer — built to enhance what’s possible.40:13 Non-traditional developers validate AI output by adding tests.45:49 Publicly available information is easily summarized by LLMs.51:38 Developers are moving questions to Reddit, reducing Stack Overflow use.Resources Mentioned:Frank van Puffelenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/puf/FlutterFlow | Websitehttps://www.flutterflow.io/Firebasehttps://firebase.google.com/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20100026061&gbraid=0AAAAADpUDOhNkT8PV8wHhX-Tew2P8V7Wd&gclid=CjwKCAjwxfjGBhAUEiwAKWPwDhbDXDAsnr5KC0Bqu2xnZqG9PsJovQ2f1D56dSzrcDfF2NVhUjk5YRoCKjMQAvD_BwEStack Overflowhttps://stackoverflow.com/Google I/Ohttps://io.google/2025/Very Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/#Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment
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Michael Harker, Ritchie Bros. — The Future of Product Leadership: AI, Customer Empathy & Scaling Legacy Enterprises
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Michael Harker, whose previous roles include Director of Product Management at Comcast and Director of Corporate and Business Development at SAP. He is currently Vice President of Product Management at Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest marketplace for used commercial equipment. Michael discusses product leadership, customer empathy, and driving digital transformation in a 70-year-old company. Michael also unpacks his journey from startups to enterprise roles and highlights the nuances of serving a diverse customer base ranging from farmers with flip phones to global financial institutions. Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.01:19 Ironman shows how consistency and small steps drive progress.09:11 A customer-first culture builds loyalty but challenges standardization.15:31 Framing tech debt as customer problems makes change actionable.20:50 The North Star was speed — rebuild fast and avoid delays.24:58 Building digital products is tough when customers lack email or internet.30:28 Strong partners adapt products to meet needs, easing our roadmap.35:40 Clear principles and communication make alignment easier.41:02 Small changes can create a big impact in transforming companies.Resources Mentioned:Michael Harkerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mharker/Comcast | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/comcast/Comcast | Websitehttps://corporate.comcast.com/SAP | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sap/SAP | Websitehttps://www.sap.com/index.htmlRitchie Bros.| Websitehttps://www.rbauction.com/Ritchie Bros. | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ritchie-bros/ChatGPThttps://chatgpt.com/Claudehttps://claude.ai/login?returnTo=%2F%3FFigmahttps://www.figma.com/Very Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/ #Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment
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Andrew Brogdon, Google — Developer Relations in the Agentic Era
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Andrew Brogdon, whose background spans creative writing, software engineering, and developer advocacy. Before joining Google, he held roles in advertising technology and has built a reputation as one of the early champions of Flutter. He is currently Staff Developer Relations Engineer at Google, leading efforts that connect the Flutter SDK with its global developer community. Andrew discusses how creative storytelling shapes developer relations, the evolving definition of DevRel in an AI-powered world, and the role of agents in shaping future user experiences.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction 00:54 Andrew began his career as a poet with two degrees in creative writing.06:38 Andrew aimed to work at Google to teach developers on YouTube.10:01 Leadership can provide insight, but reduce technical depth.15:33 DevRel work is similar, but Google’s tools and studio quality have improved.20:14 AI raises quality demands, so Flutter supports adaptability.26:28 Flutter is rethinking resources to improve service for both humans and AI.29:13 As AI writes more code, Dart may prioritize readability over terseness.36:42 An agent combines an LLM, tools, and a goal to power agentic apps.41:24 AI should measurably improve user experience, not be added for hype.44:38 Empathy and knowing your team increases smarter, stronger leadership.Resources Mentioned:Andrew Brogdonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/redbrogdon/Google | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/google/Google | Websitehttps://www.google.com/Flutterhttps://flutter.dev/Darthttps://dart.dev/Geminihttps://gemini.google.com/appFirebase Studiohttps://firebase.studio/Flutter Cookbookhttps://docs.flutter.dev/cookbookVery Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/#Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment
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Pratap Ranade, Arena — The Future of Applied Science and Humanity With AI
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Pratap Ranade, whose past roles include Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, CEO and Co-Founder at Kimono Labs (acquired by Palantir), Forward Deployed Engineer at Palantir Technologies, and VP of Engineering at Enigma Technologies. Pratap is a physicist, who sold his last company to Palantir and is now CEO and co-founder of Arena. Arena is building Atlas — a platform of AI agents that make it easier to build and test modern hardware — from GPUs and AI datacenters, to rockets and drones.Key Takeaways:(01:20) Pratap’s shift from physics to AI after NASA setbacks.(05:33) Arena shifted to hardware after a high-impact pilot revealed strong potential.(16:44) Pratap sees AI not replacing humans but as intelligence on tap.(20:02) Solving core problems beats launching products first.(26:29) Arena has come full circle on its original AI vision.(30:04) Tech drives more value in hardware than in CPG.(35:47) Arena automates testing and validation in electrical engineering.(40:35) Hardware is hard because physics leaves no room for opinion.(45:52) Startup leadership means being honest and choosing your kind of hard.(51:57) Going all in creates a cycle of growth and transformation.Resources Mentioned:Pratap Ranadehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pratap-ranade-7272829/Arena | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/arena-ai/Arena | Websitehttps://arena-ai.com/Palantirhttps://www.palantir.com/OpenAIhttps://openai.com/ChatGPThttps://chat.openai.com/McKinsey & Companyhttps://www.mckinsey.com/J.A.R.V.I.S. (as a conceptual reference, not a product)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.A.R.V.I.S.Van Allen radiation beltshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Allen_radiation_beltMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needsVery Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/#Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment
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"Build To Succeed" explores the world of building successful tech products by dissecting the experiences of leaders who have brought ideas to life and nurtured them into long-term successes. The show delves into the delicate balance of speed and resourcefulness required in today's business landscape, emphasizing the importance of building "the right thing, the right way" – crafting products for longevity while optimizing for business goals. Through interviews with these experienced individuals, listeners will gain insights into navigating the space between launch and long-term growth, making good decisions, and uncovering the patterns that lead to repeated success. Build to Succeed is brought to you by Very Good Ventures.
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