Hosted by
Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke
Building in the Enterprise
What does value creation really look like in software development teams? In this episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke cut through the buzzwords to explore what it means to actually create value—beyond features, deliverables, and code. Drawing from deep experience in both startups and large-scale enterprises, they unpack how developer autonomy, organizational clarity, and curiosity in conversation all shape the outcomes we build. From navigating enterprise bureaucracy to leveraging metrics with intention, Duncan and Jason discuss the hidden costs of unclear direction, the difference between shipping fast and shipping smart, and why thoughtful questions can often do more than rigid plans. They reflect on the tension between progress and technical debt, how to design for adaptability, and why understanding the why behind the work can make all the difference
Enterprise tech loves a good debate—and this one’s been simmering for years: Should you go serverless or double down on Kubernetes? In this episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke break down what it actually looks like to make that decision in a real-world engineering org. No hype, no buzzwords—just decades of experience navigating cloud complexity at scale. They dig into where serverless shines, why Kubernetes is still around (and still useful), and how to stop making decisions based on ego and start making them based on outcomes. Expect strong opinions, practical advice, and a few hard truths about infrastructure no one wants to admit. Whether you're scaling a new product or managing legacy workloads, this episode will help you better understand the trade-offs—and how to pick the right tool for your actual goals. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe and join the conversation as we rethink what it means to lead in enterprise tech.
Enterprise environments are complex — full of people, processes, politics, and change. In this first episode of Tech Council, Duncan Mapes and Jason Emkhe dig into the hard-earned lessons of leading change inside large tech organizations. From stakeholder dynamics and reputation capital to the tension between moving fast and asking permission, this episode gets real about what it actually takes to drive meaningful progress in enterprise tech. Expect unscripted insights, battle-tested stories, and candid conversations drawn from years of experience navigating big orgs. Whether you're building software, leading a team, or shaping strategy at scale, this episode will sharpen how you think and act as a tech leader. 🎧 New episodes drop every week. Hit Subscribe and join the conversation as we challenge assumptions and reimagine what it means to lead in enterprise tech.
Welcome to Tech Council — the podcast where enterprise tech isn’t just buzzwords and boardroom talk. Hosts Duncan Mapes and Jason Ehmke cut through the noise with real, unscripted conversations about tech strategy, system architecture, and the everyday decisions that tech leaders face inside massive organizations. If you’ve ever found yourself navigating the chaos of scaling software, debating design trade-offs, or rethinking how your org actually works, this podcast is for you. Expect: Unfiltered stories from the trenches Tough takes on broken systems and outdated assumptions Smart discussions to challenge and sharpen how you lead and build 📅 New episodes drop weekly. Hit follow and join us as we reinvent enterprise tech — together. 🔗 Follow, subscribe, and connect with us on LinkedIn.