Scaling Tech Podcast
Hosted by Scaling Tech
A podcast for engineering leaders on the human and technical challenges of managing growing software teams, with a heavy focus on AI.
A practical, grounded podcast for engineering managers and tech leads navigating team growth. Host Arin Sime uses his position as the founder of a tech consulting firm to access and interview practitioners who are actively building with new technologies, especially AI. The show avoids hype, focusing instead on spec-driven development, team structure, and the real-world challenges of implementing AI tools.
“Unlike purely theoretical tech podcasts, this show is deeply rooted in practice, often featuring live demos and case studies from the host's own companies or partners. It also occasionally adopts a documentary format, weaving multiple interviews into a single narrative on a specific topic, like the AI scene in Mexico.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by Arin Sime, founder of AgilityFeat and WebRTC.ventures, this podcast explores the practical side of scaling software teams. Arin interviews founders, engineers, and researchers to uncover insights on managing both the human and technical challenges of growth, with a recent focus on implementing AI responsibly and effectively. The show is produced by his companies, AgilityFeat and WebRTC.ventures.
Credentials & credits
- Founder & CEO, AgilityFeat
- Founder & CEO, WebRTC.ventures
- Master's degree in Management of Information Technology, University of Virginia
- Former software developer and IT leader
- Agile trainer
- Conference Speaker on WebRTC, Agile, and Lean Startups
Other ventures
- AgilityFeat
- WebRTC.ventures
- WebRTC Live (podcast)
- UniWellness Care
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02Spec Driven Creativity with Hector Zelaya (Scaling Tech Podcast Ep 63 )Apr 29, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01AI Engineering in Mexico (Part 2): Talent, Innovation, and Leadership
A unique documentary-style episode that goes on-location to capture a regional tech scene, weaving multiple interviews into a single narrative.
- 02Responsible Agentic Development: Building Fast Without Losing Control
A clear, practical breakdown of a hyped AI topic, contrasting "vibe coding" with a structured, spec-driven approach and featuring a live demo.
- 03Spec Driven Creativity with Hector Zelaya
Connects software engineering principles to a creative field (music production), offering a compelling analogy for how to use AI as a tool.
What you'll be asked on this show
Arin Sime opens by establishing a guest's unique background with an "origin story" question. He then clearly defines the episode's key concepts before guiding the conversation toward the guest's specific process or framework. He often uses follow-ups like "Tell me more about..." to probe deeper into a specific use case and asks for practical advice for his audience of managers. For controversial topics like AI in creative fields, he addresses the "elephant in the room" directly. A signature move is to transition from conceptual talk to a live demo, asking "Can you show us how this works?".
The format varies between standard one-on-one interviews and narrative-style documentaries with host narration. Arin Sime sponsors the show with his own companies, sometimes featuring his own employees as guests to showcase their expertise. Episodes often build toward a practical demonstration of the technology being discussed.
Questions Scaling Tech keeps coming back to
11 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Scaling Tech reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“What's your origin story? How did you get into this field?”
Often the first question, used to establish the guest's background and credibility.
backstory
1- Q.01
“When did you decide to bring this technology into your workflow? Was there a specific lightbulb moment?”
Probes the motivation and initial catalyst for adopting a new process or tool.
process
4- Q.01
“How would you describe this key concept, or what does this term mean to you?”
Used early to define the core topic and establish a shared vocabulary for the discussion.
- Q.02
“Can you walk us through the framework or roles you've defined for this process?”
Asks for a structured overview of the guest's methodology.
- Q.03
“Tell me more about that specific detail you just mentioned.”
A common follow-up to elicit more depth on a specific use case or technical point.
- Q.04
“Can you show us how this works in a live demo?”
Transitions the conversation from theoretical discussion to a practical demonstration.
technique
1- Q.01
“What's the difference between the popular approach and your more nuanced approach?”
Contrasts a common or hyped method with the guest's more responsible or expert take.
craft
1- Q.01
“Why is it critical to take this specific architectural or process step?”
Seeks the strategic reasoning behind a specific technical or process choice.
controversy
1- Q.01
“How do you think about this controversial topic as a tool rather than a threat?”
Directly addresses industry anxieties or debates surrounding a technology like AI.
advice
1- Q.01
“Where should you keep humans in the loop, and when can you automate?”
Asks for practical, actionable advice for the engineering manager audience.
industry
1- Q.01
“What is the impact of an external factor, like language, on how we should build applications?”
Connects broader market or cultural trends to specific engineering strategy.
Signature segments
- · Sponsorship mentions for AgilityFeat
- · Live demos of technology
- · Documentary-style episodes on specific tech scenes
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically hands-on tech leaders, founders, and senior engineers who are implementing emerging technologies (especially AI) in a professional setting. Many have a direct or indirect connection to the host's professional network.
- Andrea Phillipson Responsible Agentic Development: Building Fast Without Losing Control (Scaling Tech Podcast Ep 64)
- Hector Zelayaon Spec Driven Creativity with Hector Zelaya (Scaling Tech Podcast Ep 63 )
- Andres del Coson AI Engineering in Mexico (Part 2): Talent, Innovation, and Leadership (Scaling Tech Podcast Ep 62)
- Pablo Leloon AI Engineering in Mexico (Part 2): Talent, Innovation, and Leadership (Scaling Tech Podcast Ep 62)
- Alberto Alejandro Duarte, PhDon AI Engineering in Mexico (Part 2): Talent, Innovation, and Leadership (Scaling Tech Podcast Ep 62)
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is a direct content marketing channel for the host's companies, AgilityFeat (tech staff augmentation) and WebRTC.ventures (live video/AI integration). The topics discussed, like building AI teams and nearshoring, directly align with their service offerings.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of the Scaling Tech Podcast?
- The host is Arin Sime, the founder of tech consulting firms AgilityFeat and WebRTC.ventures.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast description states that new episodes drop every other Tuesday when in season.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's primarily an interview podcast, but the format varies. Some episodes are one-on-one interviews with live demos, while others are narrative documentaries combining clips from multiple interviews.
- Who is this podcast for?
- It's for engineering managers, tech leads, and founders of growing software teams.
- How can I pitch a guest?
- The podcast does not provide specific pitching instructions, but guests are typically practitioners and leaders in the software and AI space.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
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- [01]Official Websitescalingtech.fm
- [02]Arin Sime, Author at AgilityFeatagilityfeat.com
- [03]Meet the Team: Arin Sime, CEO & Founder of WebRTC.ventureswebrtc.ventures
- [04]Putting Tech to Good Use with Arin Simecommerce.virginia.edu
- [05]Arin Sime - Nexus 2024 Speaker Bionexus2024.com
- [06]TADSummit Innovators Arin Sime, WebRTC.Venturesyoutube.com
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