{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Crazy Wisdom","title":"From Pianos to PCs: Bob Upham's Tech Adventures","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2925,"description":"Welcome to the Crazy Wisdom podcast, where I, Stewart Alsop, had the pleasure of hosting Bob Upham. In this episode, we explore a variety of intriguing topics, including the roots of personal computing intertwined with the 1960s consciousness revolution, Bob’s fascinating journey from music to mastering programming, and his profound insights on the evolution of software development. We also touched on his experiences at major tech hubs and his stint at companies like IBM and Yahoo, diving into the intricacies of business development within tech. Bob shared his perspectives on the ongoing transformation of technology, emphasizing the significant shift towards more accessible programming tools and the implications of AI in software development. For those interested in connecting with Bob or attending his startup workshops, check out his LinkedIn profile  Check out this GPT we trained on this episode Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Bob Upham and discussion on the early personal computing industry influenced by the consciousness revolution of the 1960s. 05:00 - Bob discusses his transition from music to programming, blending artistic creativity with the logical structure of software development. 10:00 - Bob recounts his early career experiences in New York during the late 70s, transitioning from mainframes to PCs, and the significance of geographical tech hubs. 15:00 - Exploration of the evolution of tech companies in the 80s, with a focus on the impact of IBM and other major corporations in shaping the technology landscape. 20:00 - Bob reflects on the bureaucratic and hierarchical nature of working at IBM, and the creativity involved in programming. 25:00 - Discussion on the business of software, the complexities of navigating corporate structures, and how the landscape of technology employment has changed with the advent of personal computing. 30:00 - Bob talks about his role at Yahoo, his work with behavioral and geo-targeting, and the early days of internet...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UZbrDrlO5VTfDNcq188THwbv0T09vcmLyzx3BcPI9bs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81Y2Rj/OGFiMTYyMGFkNTM5/N2NjOWI2MWM5YzQ1/YTc2Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}