What do investors actually look for in software engineers and tech founders? Melanie Nabar pulls back the curtain on what VCs see when evaluating engineering talent, sharing insider insights on career growth, technical credibility, and the skills that matter most when funding is on the line. Perfect for engineers ready to level up their career strategy.

Links

Melanie Nabar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniejordannabar/

Volition Capital: https://www.volitioncapital.com/

Hosts

Overcommitted: ⁠https://overcommitted.dev ⁠Bethany Janos: ⁠https://www.trustyduck.dev/⁠ ⁠Erika Eggemeyer: ⁠https://github.com/eggyhead

Summary

What happens when a software bug stops a concert—or endangers a performer flying above the stage? System reliability takes on new meaning in live event tech. This week, Brittany and Erika talk with Lars Olson, full stack engineer at TAIT, about building safety-critical systems that power the world's biggest tours and theme parks. Lars shares how React and Rust meet real-world consequences, why error boundaries matter more than you think, and what production safety teaches us about code quality and engineering culture.

Links

• My Hometown Recipes - ⁠https://myhometownrecipes.com/⁠
• Erik Lars Olson - LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/eriklarsolson/⁠
• Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/eriklars.bsky.social⁠
• X - ⁠https://x.com/energyblazer⁠

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Hosts

• Overcommitted: ⁠https://overcommitted.dev⁠
• Brittany Ellich: ⁠https://brittanyellich.com⁠
• Erika "Eggyhead" Eggemeyer: ⁠https://github.com/eggyhead⁠

As AI code intelligence tools reshape daily programming work, developer productivity and career growth depend less on speed and more on judgment. In this episode, we explore what skills actually matter when AI writes code—and why engineers need a new mindset about staying sharp. From code quality ownership to learning tactics, discover the practical skills that keep your value rising in an AI-native engineering world.

Links:

Math books: https://www.bravernewmath.com/

Crystal Bepis: https://crystalbepis.com/

GitHub Copilot App: https://github.com/features/ai/github-app

Hosts:

Overcommitted: ⁠https://overcommitted.dev

⁠Bethany Janos: ⁠https://www.trustyduck.dev/⁠

Brittany Ellich: ⁠https://brittanyellich.com

⁠Erika Eggemeyer: ⁠https://github.com/eggyhead