What does it mean to be a builder in a time when AI can build all on its own?

In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran sits down with JJ Englert, founder of NoCode Alliance, creator, teacher, filmmaker-turned-builder, and a major voice in the no-code movement. JJ shares the unlikely journey from roofing to becoming a filmmaker, to finally discovering no-code — and now AI-powered coding. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping what it means to create software, why curiosity is becoming the most important developer skill, and how even seasoned engineers must adapt to avoid “legacy doubt.”

Topics covered include:

• The rise of the AI-literate builder: Why today’s advantage isn’t syntax — it’s understanding architecture, knowing what to ask, and working fluidly with AI as a coding partner.
• From no-code to full-stack with AI: How JJ went from “I don’t think I’m smart enough for this” to building full applications with real code in weeks, powered by no-code and, eventually, AI IDEs.
• The adoption gap inside companies: Why C-suites got excited, then cautious — and how organizations are slowly figuring out their AI-first vs. AI-layered strategies.
• Curiosity as survival skill: How both new makers and veteran engineers need the same thing: the willingness to experiment, learn, and challenge long-held assumptions.
• The future of multimodal computing: From personalized software that builds itself to real-time AR copilots — why the next leap goes far beyond chat.

Episode ID: 18356341-the-new-builder-mindset-jj-englert-nocode-alliance

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If AI can find the lead and write the email… what still separates the best GTM teams from everyone else?

In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with Derek Evjenth, longtime go-to-market leader and current enterprise sales lead at Adobe, about what it really takes to build a successful GTM strategy in the age of AI. Derek draws on his journey from bootstrapped founder at Second Media to Salesforce enterprise rep, startup advisor, and now Adobe leader to explain why mastering fundamentals still beats chasing shortcuts. Together, they dig into how AI changes research and outreach, where human connection still wins, how to manage change inside sales orgs, and why maybe, just maybe, AI isn’t the secret to the last mile of selling.

Topics covered include:

• Fundamentals over shortcuts: Why a clear sales process, ICP definition, and stage discipline matter more than any single AI tool.
• AI as a force multiplier, not a closer: How AI can collapse hours of research into minutes — but can’t replace real conversations, trust, and in-person connection.
• The new AI-literate seller: Why BDRs, SDRs, and AEs need prompt engineering, call recording, and data hygiene as part of their core skill set.
• Beyond the sale: How post-sale partnership, call insights, and customer success alignment turn wins into long-term, referenceable relationships.

Episode ID: 18298698-the-role-of-ai-in-gtm-derek-evjenth-adobe

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How do you prepare a decades-old enterprise for an AI-native future?

In this episode of Futureproof, Xano CEO Prakash Chandran talks with George Bock, CIO at Generali Global Assistance, about what it takes to modernize an enterprise when the technology landscape is moving faster than ever. George shares lessons from a career of leading complex transformations — from cloud migrations and legacy system retirements to M&A integrations — and why the fundamentals of people, data, and communication still matter more than any single tool. Together, they break down how leaders can build AI-ready teams, create strong data foundations, mitigate organizational risk, and navigate the human side of change without losing momentum.

Topics covered include:

• Human-centered transformation: Why the first step in any AI initiative is aligning teams, breaking silos, and strengthening communication.
• Data before disruption: How clean, governed, high-quality data becomes the foundation for every effective AI system.
• Upskilling for an AI era: How to prepare teams for the shift in skills, roles, and decision-making that AI introduces.
• Risk, governance, and vendor trust: What enterprise leaders should look for when evaluating AI tools, partners, and security postures.

The future enterprise: Why AI will flatten org structures, automate mid-level decision work, and create new hybrid workflows between humans and agents.

Episode ID: 18296467-building-an-ai-native-enterprise-george-bock-generali-global-assistance

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