Edward Abramowich, Author of Rethinking Capital Project Delivery
In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Len Epp interviews Edward Abramowich, author of Rethinking Capital Project Delivery: Agentic AI–Driven Strategies for the New Era. They discuss why large projects often fail to deliver on time and budget, and how agentic AI - autonomous AI agents that plan, act, and learn - can transform the way complex projects are managed.
Edward explains how agentic AI improves adaptability, risk management, and coordination by acting as a “nervous system” for projects. They explore real-world applications in sectors like energy and infrastructure, cultural and organizational shifts needed for adoption, data integration challenges, and practical first steps for companies beginning their AI journey.
This conversation highlights how early adopters can gain strategic advantages through reduced execution risk and faster responses to change, while project managers evolve toward more strategic and leadership-focused roles.
This interview was recorded on September 18, 2025.
The full audio for the interview is here: https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/leanpub_podcasts/324-Edward-Abramowich-2025-09-18.mp3. The Frontmatter podcast is available on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/leanpub, in Apple Podcasts here https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/frontmatter/id517117137, and almost everywhere else people listen to podcasts.
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Max Guernsey, III, Co-Author of Ready: Why Most Software Projects Fail and How to Fix It
In this Leanpub Podcast episode, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp interviews Max Guernsey, III, co-author of Ready: Why Most Software Projects Fail and How to Fix It and co-founder of Producore.
With nearly 30 years in the software industry, Max shares insights from his diverse career across technologies and domains. He discusses why so many software projects fail - often due to the gap between strategy and execution - and how organizations can address these problems through better alignment and learning.
The conversation explores Max’s work in consulting, his perspective on Agile practices, and his emphasis on creating the conditions for teams to succeed. He highlights how focusing on readiness, rather than rushing to execution, can dramatically improve outcomes. Along the way, Max shares practical advice on building healthier organizations, fostering adaptive learning, and making Agile principles work in practice rather than in theory.
This episode is full of valuable insights for software developers, managers, and leaders who want to understand why failure is so common in projects and how to build the kind of environments where teams can thrive.
This interview was recorded on August 25, 2025.
The full audio for the interview is here: https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/leanpub_podcasts/FM323-Max-Guernsey-III-2025-08-25.mp3. The Frontmatter podcast is available on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/leanpub, in Apple Podcasts here https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/frontmatter/id517117137, and almost everywhere else people listen to podcasts.
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Luniel de Beer, Co-Author of Ready: Why Most Software Projects Fail and How to Fix It
In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Len Epp interviews Luniel de Beer, co-author of Ready: Why Most Software Projects Fail and How to Fix It and co-founder of Producore. Luniel explains why so many software projects fail due to poor preparation, misaligned expectations, and weak communication between business and development teams. He shares insights from his book on how to create clarity, resilience, and real value in projects by aligning strategy with execution, strengthening collaboration, and focusing on measurable outcomes. The discussion covers both the pitfalls and practical solutions for teams aiming to consistently deliver successful software.
This interview was recorded on August 25, 2025.
The full audio for the interview is here: https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/leanpub_podcasts/FM322-Luniel-de-Beer-2025-08-25.mp3. The Frontmatter podcast is available on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/leanpub, in Apple Podcasts here https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/frontmatter/id517117137, and almost everywhere else people listen to podcasts.
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Romano Roth, Author of The Cybernetic Enterprise
In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Len Epp interviews Romano Roth, author of The Cybernetic Enterprise: How to Build a Future-Ready Organization. Roth, a leading thinker in cybernetic transformation, discusses how enterprises can evolve beyond the “fast team, slow enterprise” dilemma that hinders large organizations. He explains how principles of platform engineering, agile scaling, and DevOps integration can help companies become adaptable, resilient, and sustainable in an era of rapid change. The conversation also covers organizational design, the role of feedback loops in business systems, and how leaders can prepare their companies to thrive in a cybernetic future.
This interview was recorded on August 21, 2025.
The full audio for the interview is here: https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/leanpub_podcasts/FM321-Romano-Roth-2025-08-21.mp3. The Frontmatter podcast is available on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/leanpub, in Apple Podcasts here https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/frontmatter/id517117137, and almost everywhere else people listen to podcasts.
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Klaus Haller, Author of The Definitive Guide to Cloud Security Architecture
In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Len Epp interviews Klaus Haller, senior IT security architect and author of The Definitive Guide to Cloud Security Architecture. They explore Klaus’s career journey from software engineering into cloud security, and dive into the four pillars of cloud security: architecture, network/perimeter defenses, identity & access management, and workload/SOC tooling.
Klaus explains how organizations can strengthen resilience against advanced cyber threats, the role of AI in both attacks and defenses, and the importance of quality assurance in cloud environments. He also reflects on his writing process and why documenting cloud security best practices matters for both practitioners and companies moving into the cloud.
The conversation offers insights into building secure, scalable cloud systems, navigating modern cyber risks, and preparing for the future of cybersecurity.
You can find the book on Leanpub at https://leanpub.com/cloud-security-architecture.
This interview was recorded on August 14, 2025.
The full audio for the interview is here: https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/leanpub_podcasts/FM320-Klaus-Haller-2025-08-14.mp3. The Leanpub Podcast is available on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/leanpub, in Apple Podcasts here https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/frontmatter/id517117137, and almost everywhere else people listen to podcasts.
This interview has been edited for conciseness and clarity.
In Leanpub's Frontmatter podcast, we interview authors and special guests about their lives & careers, their areas of expertise and the issues of the moment, and their experiences as writers. Every episode is deeply researched and covers areas that are equally of human interest, general interest, and professional interest.
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