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More than a Refresh

A podcast about data and the people who wrangle it.

On its third year, More than a Refresh is proving to be an insightful and uniquely human interface into the world of data.

In 2023 we continue an eclectic range of speakers from Leadership Experts, Privacy Experts, Medical Experts and of course best in class content from experts in the world of databases.

Where to listen:

Wed, December 14 2022
01:05:20
Episode 25: Ajay Kulkarni, Co-Founder and CEO @ Timescale

Welcome to episode 25 of More than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Ajay Kulkarni, Co-Founder and CEO @ Timescale. Listen in as they discuss the intersection of cutting edge technology and the marketplace, open source vs. open standards, and the cloud as the reinvention of the wheel.

Wed, December 07 2022
01:02:12
Episode 24: Peter Zaitsev, Founder @ Percona

Welcome to episode 24 of More than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Peter Zaitsev, Founder @ Percona. Listen in as they discuss the value of long-term partnership, data automation & legacy planning, and why OSS is the best

Tue, November 29 2022
01:12:10
Episode 23: Divya Bhargov, Senior Director Of Engineering, Greenplum R&D, VMware

Welcome to episode 23 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Divya Bhargov, Senior Director Of Engineering, Greenplum R&D, VMware. Listen in as they discuss finding a tribe, maintaining company culture in the face of M&A, and the Goldilocks Rule of communication.

Wed, October 26 2022
00:59:59
Episode 22: Nikolay Samokhvalov, Founder @ Postgres.ai – Database Lab

Welcome to episode 22 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Nikolay Samokhvalov, Founder @ Postgres.ai – Database Lab. Listen in as they discuss ethical Open Source licenses, being "addicted" to Postgres, and maintaining a community in the face of war.

Wed, October 12 2022
01:25:50
Episode 21: Dan Frechtling, CEO @ Boltive

Welcome to episode 21 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Dan Frechtling, CEO @ Boltive. Listen in as they discuss dark signals, AdTech as a tool for counterespionage, and the humble origins - and eventual exploitation - of the internet cookie.

Wed, September 21 2022
01:20:56
Episode 20: Jon Callas, Director of Public Interest Technology at Electronic Frontier Foundation

Welcome to episode 20 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Jon Callas, Director of Public Interest Technology at Electronic Frontier Foundation. Listen in as they discuss why paper is magical, international threats to privacy and security, and the problem with never-ending emergencies. Click here to donate to EFF, and if you're looking for other ways to get involved, the EFF has this helpful page of suggestions.



Wed, August 31 2022
01:13:29
Episode 19: Dr. Michael Meskes, Senior Director Cloud Products @ credativ, GmbH

Welcome to episode 19 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with old friend and Senior Director Cloud Products @ credativ, Dr. Michael Meskes. Listen in as they discuss Debian, why competition yields better software, the difference between free and open source, and how to attract the next generation of developers to Postgres.

Tue, August 02 2022
01:21:10
AgData: Tom Michaels, Co-Founder @ Open Source Seed Initiative

Welcome to the second episode in our AgData series of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down for a second time with Tom Michaels, Co-Founder @ Open Source Seed Initiative and Horticultural Science Professor at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Listen in as they discuss industrial hemp in all its glories: legislation and economics, how hemp could save the US water system, and why it's always important to have a fire extinguisher on your combine.

Wed, May 25 2022
01:15:53
Episode 17: Tom Michaels, Co-Founder @ Open Source Seed Initiative

Welcome to episode 17 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Tom Michaels, Co-Founder @ Open Source Seed Initiative and Horticultural Science Professor at University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. Listen in as they discuss copyleft, the hallmarks of healthy open-source communities, the value of diversity, and DNA as source code. 


Wed, April 20 2022
01:09:25
Episode 16: Jeff Mains, CEO @ Intelligent Contacts & CEO @ Champion Leadership Group

Welcome to episode 16 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Jeff Mains, five-time founder and current CEO @ Intelligent Contacts and CEO @ Champion Leadership Group. Listen in as they discuss solving real problems for real people, idea validation, succession planning, and why ideas without passion will lead to failure.

Tue, April 05 2022
01:12:24
Bonus Episode: Andrés Arrieta, Director Consumer Privacy Engineering @ Electronic Frontier Foundation

Welcome to a bonus episode of More than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Andrés Arrieta, Director Consumer Privacy Engineering @ EFF. Listen in as they pick up where they left off in their last conversation, chatting about the price of convenience, the complexities of  children being online, and the inherent dangers of passing legislation without understanding the technology behind the laws.

Fri, March 18 2022
01:24:46
Episode 15: Jacque Istok, Vice President, Data at VMware

Welcome to episode 15 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Jacque Istok, Vice President, Data at VMware. Listen in as they discuss closed source giants, why Postgres is the Linux of databases, and the politics of the rental housing market.

Fri, March 04 2022
01:04:58
Episode 14: Ned Lilly, President & CEO of xTuple

Welcome to episode 14 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Ned Lilly, President & CEO of xTuple. Listen in as they discuss ERPs, innovation vs. acquisition as growth strategy, and why there's more to xTuple's name than you may realize.

Wed, February 16 2022
01:23:50
Episode 13: Andrés Arrieta, Director of Consumer Privacy Engineering at Electronic Frontier Foundation

Welcome to episode 13 of More Than a Refresh, where JD sits down with Andrés Arrieta, Director of Consumer Privacy Engineering at Electronic Frontier Foundation. Listen in as they discuss the role of anti-trust policy in mitigating threats, finding a healthy balance with technology in contemporary society, and why Facebook isn't actually free.