Microsoft is reportedly diversifying its artificial intelligence strategy by integrating internal and third-party AI models into its Microsoft 365 Copilot, reducing its reliance on OpenAI. This shift aims to mitigate costs and improve speed for enterprise users. The decision follows concerns about Copilot's return on investment and mirrors similar …

AI agents, a more advanced form of AI chatbots, are predicted to become prevalent in 2025. These agents will automate tasks by interacting with various applications and data sources on a user's behalf, improving efficiency in both personal and professional settings. Major tech companies like Microsoft and Google are already developing and implement…

Recent advancements in large language models (LLMs), such as OpenAI's o1, have spurred renewed discussion about the possibility of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). While LLMs exhibit impressive capabilities, surpassing humans in specific tasks, researchers debate whether their current architecture and training methods are sufficient…

Latin American fintech funding experienced a significant downturn after 2021, but in 2024 showed signs of recovery, surpassing 2023 investment levels. While still below peak years, this rebound is attributed to a combination of factors including companies reaching milestones and seeking further funding, and a shift towards more infrastructure-focus…

Dana White, president of the UFC, discusses his business philosophy. He emphasizes the importance of loyalty and teamwork, highlighting how he avoided layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic by prioritizing his employees. White stresses the value of building a strong teamand creating a positive work environment, contrasting his approach with companies…

Marc Lore, a successful entrepreneur, discusses his management philosophy and approach to building a company. He rejects the "founder mode" of constant involvement, preferring to focus on vision, capital, and people, empowering his team once they are aligned. His hiring strategy centers on identifying and recruiting "rock stars" based on a demonstr…

Amazon is significantly increasing its investment in Anthropic, a competitor to OpenAI, totaling $8 billion. This substantial investment makes AWS Anthropic's primary training partner, utilizing Amazon's specialized chips. The partnership aims to improve Amazon's Alexa, aiming for a more conversational AI assistant, but the project has faced delays…

United Airlines announced a new daily nonstop flight route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San José, Costa Rica, beginning May 22, 2025. This new service, a result of over five years of work by SFO's Aviation Marketing and Development team, will be operated year-round using Boeing 737 aircraft. SFO's director expressed excitement …

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expanding its oversight to include major digital payment providers like Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Cash App. This new rule will subject these companies, which process over 50 million transactions each year, to the same regulations as traditional banks and credit unions. The CFPB estimates t…

In a legal challenge against Minnesota's law concerning the use of deepfakes in elections, an affidavit submitted by the Attorney General's office has come under scrutiny for potentially containing AI-generated text. The affidavit, written by Stanford professor Jeff Hancock, cites two academic studies that appear to be nonexistent, potentially fabr…

In this episode, I'm going to talk about virtual reality therapy and how it's changing healthcare. VR therapy uses immersive virtual environments to create safe scenarios that help people confront and manage fears and pain. I'll explore how VR is being used to treat phobias, and how studies show it is just as effective as traditional methods, with …

In this episode, I'm going to talk about the challenges of providing healthcare in rural America and how technology can offer a solution. Rural areas face unique obstacles, like long distances and a shortage of specialists. This can mean lost revenue for healthcare facilities and difficulty for patients seeking care. But telehealth can bridge the d…

Join me as I explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the insurance industry. I'll discuss how AI-powered tools are transforming risk management, leading to incredible improvements in underwriting, claims handling, fraud detection, and customer experience. We'll uncover how AI is making the insurance industry more efficient, accu…

This episode explores the crucial role of security in online appointment booking systems and showcases how 4Geeks Payments provides a reliable solution for businesses. Discover the importance of protecting sensitive customer data and financial transactions, and how 4Geeks Payments leverages PCI DSS compliance, tokenization, encryption, and fraud de…

This episode explores how AI is revolutionizing the hiring process. Discover how AI can streamline candidate matching, automate screening, and even reduce bias. Learn how companies like Netflix and Hilton are already using AI to find top talent faster, and how 4Geeks Talent is making this technology accessible to businesses of all sizes with their …

This episode explores how the Django framework can boost your web development efficiency. Learn how Django can help speed up development, make maintenance easier, enhance security, and improve your experience as a developer. Discover why Django is a popular choice for diverse web projects, from small startups to industry giants, and find out how 4G…

Precision medicine is a revolutionary approach to healthcare that leverages genetic information to personalize medical care. By analyzing an individual's DNA, healthcare professionals can predict disease risk, identify genetic variations influencing drug response, and tailor treatment plans for maximum efficacy and minimal side effects. This person…

This podcast explores the world of custom Content Management Systems (CMS). Learn why businesses choose to build their own CMS instead of using popular platforms, and discover the advantages of a tailor-made approach for managing digital content. Listeners will gain insights into choosing the right technology stack, architectural best practices, an…

This podcast episode examines the high cost of staff turnover in healthcare and explores how prioritizing employee experience (EX) can lead to improved retention rates. The episode will look at how high turnover rates not only impact hospital finances but also disrupt patient care and erode staff morale. The episode will highlight 4Geeks Perks as a…

Nearshore software development offers businesses a strategic advantage by connecting them with skilled developers in nearby countries. This approach reduces costs while giving companies access to a wider talent pool. The close proximity ensures easier communication and collaboration, minimizing time zone differences. Nearshore development accelerat…

This podcast episode explores the benefits of nearshoring to Latin America and addresses common misconceptions about this practice. Discover why concerns about language barriers, cultural differences, time zone challenges, lack of technical expertise, and data security risks are largely unfounded. Learn how nearshoring to Latin America can unlock c…

Have you ever dreamed of launching your own Netflix or Spotify? This podcast breaks down the complex world of streaming platform development. Learn about essential features like user management, content delivery networks, and payment gateway integration, and discover how to create a user-friendly interface that keeps viewers coming back for more. W…

This podcast episode explores the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on software development, examining how AI is transforming the industry by automating tasks, generating code, predicting potential issues, and enhancing team collaboration. Discover how AI-backed development leads to faster development cycles, improved accuracy, i…

This episode explores Verne Harnish's "Scaling Up" framework, a comprehensive guide for businesses transitioning from startup to scale-up. The episode breaks down the four key decisions every organization must make: People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash. The episode also examines the four foundations of the framework - Ideas, People, Processes, and…

This episode explores how companies are leveraging cloud-based solutions, machine learning, and real-time data analytics for proactive quality management. Learn how these technologies help businesses optimize quality control and assurance, leading to reduced defect rates, improved production efficiency, and increased customer satisfaction. Discover…

Discover how cloud computing is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry, enabling businesses to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency and sustainability. This episode explores the cost-saving benefits of cloud adoption, including the pay-as-you-go model and reduced energy consumption. Learn how real-time data analytics, automation, and pred…

The manufacturing industry is rapidly evolving with Industry 4.0, bringing increased connectivity and efficiency. However, this digital transformation also exposes manufacturers to new cybersecurity threats. This episode explores the vulnerabilities of modern manufacturing systems and the importance of cloud-based cybersecurity solutions. Learn how…

This podcast episode explores bootstrapping, a method for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses without external funding. Instead of seeking investments, bootstrapping involves utilizing personal savings, revenue, or small loans. This approach allows startups to maintain control over their business, fostering creativity, resourcefulness, and a las…

This podcast episode explores how the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is revolutionizing healthcare. Discover the benefits of connecting smart devices like fitness trackers and medical devices to the IoMT, allowing for seamless communication and data sharing between patients and doctors. Learn how IoMT enhances patient care through remote monitor…

AI-powered hiring platforms are revolutionizing the recruitment process by automating tasks, providing data-driven insights, and enhancing candidate experiences. These platforms offer numerous benefits, including improved efficiency, personalized candidate interactions, and more objective decision-making, ultimately helping organizations attract an…

What happens when your bank account goes online? This episode explores how retail banking is changing to meet the needs of modern customers. Discover why banks are racing to adopt digital-first strategies and how this impacts your banking experience. From AI-powered chatbots to the rise of mobile banking, we examine the technologies driving this re…

Let's explore the process of crafting effective interview questions to identify the best candidates for a job.

Welcome back to the show, everyone! Today, we're talking about a topic that's close to all our hearts: employee engagement, and how platforms like 4Geeks Perks can help. In today's cutthroat business world, it's not just a buzzword, it's the key ingredient to success.

This podcast explores the transformative power of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in modern manufacturing. By partnering with 4Geeks, businesses can revolutionize their production processes through cloud-based IoT solutions.

At 4Geeks, our approach to modernizing financial services is holistic and collaborative. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique challenges and goals, crafting tailored solutions that drive tangible results.

For today's episode, our guest, Leonardo Murillo, cloud-native technology expert, CTO of Qwinix Technologies, and DevOps Institute Ambassador will take us through a journey from what is DevOps, what it is known as today, to the relevance of adopting DevOps as a culture transformation that must go hand in hand with a culture of IT security, because …

For today's episode, we're going to dive a little deeper into the area of IT culture and recruiting! Our guest, Johanna Alfaro, a successful IT talent expert, will tell us how she has managed in her 10 years of experience to create a network of highly skilled international candidates, implement initiatives that support startup culture, drive employ…

In this episode, we have Edgar Fernandez, Co-Founder of EOS Costa Rica, one of the most outstanding Blockchain startups in Central America. With him, we talk about success stories, differences between the protocols, our role as a first-party, what we can expect in the future, and much more! - Actionable Startups Tips from 4Geeks: https://4geeks.io/…

In this episode we talk with expert Paul Fervoy, president of CAMTIC. He is a certified professional in the six areas of Google Ads, Analytics and Tag Manager, and internationally recognized expert in IT, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, and E-commerce. Sharing with us his perspective on this new era of privacy and data consent, including some ti…

Hi 4Geeks Nation! This podcast episode was a private webinar we presented to our community some months ago. Everybody out there is talking about Blockchain. Tons of new products are based in Blockchain, and millions in venture capital is addressed to new Blockchain projects or companies. In this episode Sergio Monge explains exactly you need to kno…

Gitlab is doing a tremendous job on their side by simplify complex process, not just storing code. On this episode Sergio and Allan talk about Gitlab CI and the perfect integration with Google Cloud Platform. - Actionable Startups Tips from 4Geeks: https://4geeks.io/newsletter Some Auto DevOps features we mentioned: Auto Build: Dockerfile Auto Test…

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is how business are getting a lot of customers, automatically. 24/7. You can subscribe to this podcast on your favorite platform; iTunes, TuneIn, iVoox and YouTube included. Rate us and share with your community. Wait the next episode on next week. If you plan to invest in RPA, or if you need help (or simply you nee…

Hi 4GeeksNation! Welcome back to a new episode on The 4Geeks Podcast. Today we are talking with Meli Arce, our QA Lead here at 4Geeks, about all the entire QA (Quality Assurance) process. You can comment always every single episode. Please rate / share to help us reach out more people. Happy listening! - Actionable Startups Tips from 4Geeks: https:…

Hey guys! Welcome back to a new episode in The 4Geeks Podcast. Today we are talking about Blockchain, and it can be used to disrupt some industries. Banking, Supply Chain, Security, Insurance, Crowdfunding, Government, Health, Online Music and Real Estates are some industries that we talked about on this episode.…

Hi there! Welcome to this new episode! Today we are talking about DevOp tools we use for all entire DevOp cycle. We started describing and mention some tools we have used here at 4Geeks to build products. Some of them steps we talked about are Plan, Code, Build, Test, Release and Deploy, Operate and Monitor. If you are a software engineer, or if yo…

Do you prefer to develop a native mobile app or a hybrid mobile app? Maybe this comparison can be useful if we talk more about the context… the pros and cons. In this episode, Sergio Monge and Allan Porras talked about some important factors to consider if you plan to choose one “format”. For example, one of the most important things on native mobi…

Hi there! Today we are going to talk about chatbots, and how it can help you to engage customers and do better business. A chatbot basically is a program with capability to understand natural language (English, Spanish…) and trigger orders. Some of the most popular companies providing chatbots platform are Google DialogFlow, OpenAI, Amazon Lex ) an…

Welcome back to The 4Geeks Podcast! In this new episode Ivan Arroyo, a software engineer here at 4Geeks, joined us for discuss about the 4Geeks Product Development Cycle. This cycle includes Brainstorming, UX, MVP, UI, Coding, Testing and Product Release, and Ivan, Sergio and Allan discussed deeply about it on this episode.…

Hi listeners! Welcome back to a new episode of The 4Geeks Podcast. In this occasion we face Google Cloud and Amazon AWS, its services, security, easy-to-learn, costs, and much more. Both platforms are doing a great job to power up business around the world. So, Google Cloud or Amazon AWS? What’s the best to host and run my product? Hope you can enj…

Hey guys! We are really excited to introduce you The 4Geeks Podcast, our new initiative to share knowledge with everybody out there. Sergio Monge, CTO at 4Geeks and Allan Porras, CEO at 4Geeks, will host weekly conversations about technology, business, startups and disruptive products. So, join us on this journey! You can subscribe to this podcast …