Some conversations stay with you. Others challenge you, energize you, and leave you seeing things differently. Yesterday's Pathfinders "Connect" After The Mic with Gordon was all of that. @pathfinders_hq It was deep, fun, fascinating, thoughtful, and filled with valuable insights on enterprise leadership, strategy, executive coaching, corporate careers, and the experiences that shape meaningful success. Gordon Sheppard is the CEO of Executive Wins and the creator of "Anatomy of a Win", a powerful framework for understanding what makes success work, why it works, and how leaders can repeat it with greater clarity and intention. @GordonSheppard1 What made the conversation especially memorable was Gordon’s ability to turn decades of experience into practical wisdom. It was exciting to represent our company and share what we do best through global software engineering and the expanding XaddWell ecosystem. @xaddwell In a few words: Terrific conversation. Time well spent. After The Mic's is as relaxed as an event can get. A great meal, a drink, and a wonderful conversation with no scripts and no rush at all. Thank you, Gordon, for your generous time, insights, and a truly memorable After The Mic experience. @vijswam ✨ #gordonsheppard

Flags define nations. But they don’t tell the whole story. Three countries. Five voices. One table. 🇺🇸 USA • 🇮🇳 India • 🇨🇦 Canada Power. Politics. Trust. Geopolitics. And above all, people. What is changing between these nations? What are we getting wrong? And where do we go from here? Beyond FLAGS: Power, People & The Changing World A Pathfinders Xclusive RoundTable on X Spaces @pathfinders_hq Panelists: 🎙 Carl Wheless @carlwheless 🎙 Rajeev Sharma @RajeevSharma00 🎙 Sidharth @Cloudwatch199 🎙 Sougat Chakraborty @sougat18 🎙 Vijayan Swaminathan @vijswam 📅 Sunday, August 23 ⏰ 9:30 AM PT • 10:30 AM MT • 11:30 AM CT • 10:00 PM IST Come. Join the conversation. Listen. Question. Challenge. Engage. 🔗 X Space: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1RKZzBoQdErKB… #BeyondFlags #RoundTable #Pathfinders

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8 Best Leadership Qualities Distilled For The Modern Times | Vijayan Swaminathan | EP 44 NOW available on all platforms including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere you hear your podcast. linktr.ee/pathfindershq If you followed us on Substack you experience it early.

200,000 views. One community. Countless meaningful conversations. 🎉 Today, we've reached 200,000 views on YouTube. What makes this milestone meaningful isn't just the number it's the people behind it. Every view represents someone who chose to pause, listen, reflect, and engage with conversations centered on curiosity, purpose, leadership, and growth. Pathfinders was never built to chase algorithms or viral moments. @pathfinders_hq It was built on a simple belief: One Meaningful Conversation at a time. To everyone who has watched, listened, shared, commented, or supported Pathfinders in any way, thank you. Your encouragement, insights, and belief in this journey continue to inspire every conversation we create. Huge shoutout to our sponsor: @adaptechgroup and @adymitruk 🎉 This isn't a finish line. It's a reminder that there is a growing community looking for thoughtful dialogue, authentic stories, and ideas that move us forward. If these conversations resonate with you and you believe in the mission behind Pathfinders, we'd love to have you walk this journey with us. Here's to the next conversation, the next milestone, and the many paths still waiting to be explored. And it feels we're just getting started. Join us.

✨ Had the joy of being a guest on the Ready Set Do Podcast — and the episode is out today! 🎙️ We explored the journey behind Recruitt and how Avinash Sendilkumar @avinash_skumar and I are leveraging AI to innovate in recruitment and candidate screening. It’s about more than just automation — it’s about elevating the way we connect talent with opportunity. Deep gratitude to hashtag #NamanPandey for hosting such a thoughtful, energizing conversation. Your curiosity, clarity, and commitment to meaningful dialogue made this a true pleasure. 🙏 📽️ youtube.com/watch?v=WkEB1fJu… Would love for you to listen in — and if it sparks ideas or questions always happy to chat. @xaddwell @pathfinders_hq #NamanPandey #ReadySetDo #PodcastFeature #AIRecruitment #Recruitt #XaddWell #PathfindersPodcast #FutureOfWork #PurposeDrivenTech #Gratitude #Leadership #Technology #Humanity

While you sleep 😴, While you're busy 🤝, life keeps knocking 🚪 Potential clients. Curious minds. The right opportunity at the wrong time. But what if you never missed a moment again? It is observed that over 97% of website visitors are not engaged. Clearly no one to help them out. What if your website could speak for you — answer questions, build trust, and even schedule meetings — while you’re catching your breath, being present, or finally getting some rest? 🌙 That’s what we have built passionately at XaddWell ✨ AI Chats — your quiet, thoughtful assistant who shows up 24/7. It knows your voice. It reflects your brand. And it helps visitors take the next step… even when you're off the clock. 🕰️ 👉 xaddwell.com/ai-chats This isn’t about tech. It’s about not losing the human moments that matter — because the digital ones are handled 💬🤝 🌟 To celebrate the launch, a small circle of folks will enjoy and (yes, you can count them on your fingers 🤏) are getting 10% off. Use code: AICHATS10 Are you ready to grow 24/7 ? Are you ready to enable AI for you ? Are you ready to book more meetings ? 👉 Get AI Chats here: xaddwell.com/ai-chats No spotlight, no push. Just a gentle way to make sure your doors are always open — even when you're not. 🔓 #DeliverValue PS. Please DM if you have a question.

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Ever wonder what true software really costs? 🤔 Let me share a story. 📖 Several years ago, I was once part of 78 member Software Development team on a massive project, costing a few millions but billed to the client at 200 times that. Impressive, right? 💰 Not quite. When it launched, the platform was a dud—clunky, ignored, and useless to its users. 👎 All that money, all that effort, and zero value delivered. Or probably less than 1% of value was really delivered. 📉 Here’s the truth: the real cost of software isn’t in the code or the hours. It’s in whether it solves your problems and drives results that matter. ✅ We’ve learnt a ton from those industry’s missteps and our focus is on building solutions that feel intuitive, work seamlessly, and make an impact. ✨ If maximum value can be delivered with least significant cost, you should check us out! 👀 We are here to DELIVER VALUE 💪 See for yourself at 🌐 zurl.co/EOIKX Excited to launch our brand new website today! 🎉 @xaddwell

📍All episode LINKS: Adam Dymitruk - The future of programming is Event Modeling | EP 21 | Pathfinders Podcast ✨ 🎙️Enjoy the FULL episodes here YouTube: youtu.be/-5NOg5NmoHc Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/14K… Follow our guest Adam Dymitruk @adymitruk LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eventmodelin… X: xitter.cf/adymitruk Follow EventModeling @EventModeling Website: eventmodeling.org/ Event Modeling Podcast: podcast.eventmodeling.org/ X: xitter.cf/EventModeling Follow Adaptech Group @adaptechgroup Website: adaptechgroup.com/ Website: ebdconnect.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/adaptec… X: xitter.cf/adaptechgroup Pathfinders Podcast, presented by: XaddWell @xaddwell Follow our host Vijayan Swaminathan on: @vijswam LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vijayanswami… X : xitter.cf/vijswam LinkTree: linktr.ee/vijswam Follow XaddWell on: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/xaddwel… Website: xaddwell.com Special Mention: Enabling HR & Recruitment teams with Recruitt Hire your next best candidate with AI powered Talent Intelligence Website: recruitt.ai/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/recruit… Hire - 10X Smarter. Faster. Better. Checkout Convrzn: Empowering Future Communications @convrzn What if “Voice” was the only interface you ever needed? No buttons. No screens. Just seamless interaction. Website: convrzn.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/convrzn… Bring Voice Intelligence to Your Business today! Follow Pathfinders on: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-pat… Created by: Nova Media LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-nov… Thank You!

🎙️Adam Dymitruk - The future of programming is Event Modeling | EP 21 | Pathfinders Podcast ✨ Summary In this conversation, Vijayan Swaminathan and Adam Dymitruk delve into the transformative power of event modeling in software architecture, particularly in the context of AI advancements. Adam shares insights on how event modeling serves as a bridge between business and technology, facilitating collaboration and clarity. They discuss the evolving role of AI in programming, the importance of managing scope creep, and the future of event-driven architecture. Adam emphasizes that effective communication and understanding of system design are crucial for successful software development, especially in large, polyglot teams. In this conversation, Adam Dymitruk and Vijayan Swaminathan delve into the transformative power of event modeling and event sourcing in software development. They discuss the integration of AI, the challenges faced in adopting new methodologies, and the importance of collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders. The conversation also highlights upcoming workshops aimed at educating the community on these concepts and the future of software development as it shifts away from traditional methods like Agile and Waterfall. In this conversation, Adam Dymitruk and Vijayan Swaminathan explore the evolving landscape of programming, focusing on event modeling, state management, and the future of software in modern applications, including cars. They discuss the significance of querying, dynamic consistency, and the innovative approaches to event sourcing and testing, emphasizing the flexibility and efficiency these methodologies bring to software development. In this conversation, Adam Dymitruk and Vijayan Swaminathan delve into the intricacies of event sourcing, unit testing, and the transformative impact of AI on software development. They explore how event sourcing simplifies testing frameworks, enhances programming joy, and allows for minimalist implementations. The discussion also highlights the importance of preparing code for AI integration and innovative applications of event modeling in various domains. Chapters 00:03 Introduction to Event Modeling and AI 02:21 The Role of AI in Event Modeling 06:24 Event Modeling: Bridging Business and Tech 12:53 The Future of AI and Event Modeling 18:53 Event-Driven Architecture in Practice 30:54 Managing Scope Creep with Event Modeling 41:26 Understanding Event Modeling and AI Integration 44:04 Challenges in Adopting New Methodologies 47:22 The Rise of Event Modeling in Software Development 51:37 Event Sourcing: A Paradigm Shift 55:04 Upcoming Workshops and Community Engagement 01:01:24 The Future of Software Development: Event Modeling vs. Traditional Methods 01:22:51 The Importance of State in Event Modeling 01:24:11 Querying as the Future of Programming 01:25:23 Dynamic Consistency and Event Sourcing 01:28:41 Event Versioning and Upcasting 01:30:36 The Evolution of Event Sourcing 01:32:57 Reflections on Programming History 01:38:00 Event Modeling in Modern Car Design 01:41:14 The Future of Software Updates in Cars 01:45:30 Innovations in Event Sourcing Testing 01:53:36 Event Sourcing and Testing Frameworks 01:56:51 Simplifying Unit Testing with Event Sourcing 02:00:17 Transforming Development Paradigms 02:02:12 The Joy of Programming with Event Sourcing 02:06:10 Minimalist Implementation in Event Modeling 02:10:20 Leveraging AI in Event Modeling 02:14:54 Preparing Code for AI Integration 02:18:38 Innovative Applications of Event Modeling @adymitruk @EventModeling @adaptechgroup @xaddwell @convrzn

✨ Big News, Everyone! ✨ We’re beyond thrilled to share that Pathfinders Podcast is a FINALIST in not just one, but TWO categories at the Podcast Awards! 🙌🎉 🏆 Best Tech Podcast 🏆 Best Video Podcast 👉 Cast your FINALIST vote here: zurl.co/NZdxA This is a huge milestone for Pathfinders Podcast — and now we need YOUR help to bring it home! 🗳️💥 It only takes seconds, and your support could make all the difference! 💪🔥 🎙️💛 And a HUGE shoutout to two of my amazing friends who are also finalists in other categories: 👏 Kelly Kennedy for The Business Development Podcast 👏 Naman Pandey for Ready Set Do 👉 Please cast your FINALIST vote here for all of us here : zurl.co/NZdxA Proud to be on this journey alongside you both! Let’s all bring it home! Love you all! 🚀✨ #PathfindersPodcast #PodcastAwards #VoteNow #TechPodcast #VideoPodcast #SupportCreators #PodcastCommunity

🎙️Dave Thomas - Reflections on a 50-Year Career in Tech | Part 2 | EP 09 | Pathfinders Podcast ✨ Join us on the Pathfinders Podcast as Dave Thomas shares his journey, insights, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Tune in! 🔔 Subscribe | Follow for more inspiring stories and deep dives into the world of stories and inspiration! Follow our guest Dave Thomas @daveathomas Founder & CEO of Bedarra Corp, Founder of YOW! Conferences @yow_conf, Founder and Past CEO of Object Technology International Inc., Proven Business Strategist, Industry Recognized Thought Leader Follow our host Vijayan Swaminathan @vijswam Founder & CEO of XaddWell @xaddwell , Founder of Pathfinders Pathfinders presented by XaddWell Created by Nova Media 📍ALL LINKS PINNED IN THE COMMENTS.

✨ Just Released! Dive into Our Exclusive Episode with Dave Thomas 🎙️ Catch our latest episode featuring the legendary Dave Thomas, Visionary and Architect of the Eclipse IDE! 🌌 Hear about his journey from founding Object Technology International (OTI) to creating one of the most iconic tools in software development. Dave opens up about his experiences in innovation, programming, and the evolution of the IDE world. Sound Bites "I think software is engineering." "Hire engineers young. They don't know it can't be done." "I can assure you a few years later, you'll be embarrassed." "We want less in the libraries, more in the languages." "You have to position yourself away from the zealots." "We're just building software." "We start with something simple, but now we've gone to millions of users." "What are the design principles for scaling?" "Technical debt is a commercial term." "They just trusted that these spread cheese just worked." "Humor changes how you feel about things." Join us on the Pathfinders Podcast as Dave Thomas shares his journey, insights, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Tune in! 🔔 Subscribe | Follow for more inspiring stories and deep dives into the world of stories and inspiration! Follow our guest Dave Thomas @daveathomas Founder & CEO of Bedarra Corporation, Founder of @YOW! Conferences, Founder and Past CEO of @Object Technology International Inc., Proven Business Strategist, Industry Recognized Thought Leader Follow our host Vijayan Swaminathan @vijswam Founder & CEO of XaddWell @xaddwell Founder of Pathfinders Pathfinders presented by XaddWell Created by Nova Media Thank You! 🎙️Enjoy the FULL episode here YouTube: zurl.co/BnuN Spotify: zurl.co/fcDH Twitter | X: Part 1: zurl.co/Z6Gu Twitter | X: Part 2: zurl.co/pymf Watch the short snippet now, then tune in for the full conversation—you don’t want to miss this! @vijswam @daveathomas #Technologist #DaveThomas #EclipseIDE #Java #IBM #VisualAge #SmallTalk #Programming #Entrepreneur

Steve Jobs said you can only connect the dots looking backwards. Technology is one such phenomenon. You can connect the dots. You will thank yourselves when you look back. Ask how? @xaddwell