Commit & Push
Great software doesn’t build itself. Behind every breakthrough product is a team making the right calls—on architecture, hiring, and the trade-offs that shape what gets pushed to prod.
The Commit & Push podcast is where technology meets the human side of software development. I’m your host Damien Filiatrault, Founder and CEO of Scalable Path, and in this podcast we’ll go beneath the surface to explore the strategies, decisions, and hard-earned lessons that drive successful digital products. From hiring top developers to embracing emerging tech without losing the human touch, we cut through the noise and focus on what works.
Whether you’re a CTO, engineering leader, or hands-on developer, you’ll get real-world insights from industry veterans, deep dives into emerging technologies, and a no-BS look at what it takes to build and scale great software.
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Why 80% of AI Projects Fail - and How to Make Yours Work
June 5, 2025 • 49 MIN
"Most AI projects fail - and not for the reasons you think.”
In this episode of Commit & Push, Damien sits down with Dan Saffer, Associate Director at CMU’s Human-Computer Interaction Institute, to unpack why so many AI initiatives crash and burn before they ever ship.
From busted data pipelines to overengineered use cases, Dan breaks down the five common traps behind failed AI efforts—and what it actually takes to build something useful. They also dig into explainability myths, the limits of chatbot UX, and how AI is accelerating the enshittification of your favorite platforms.
If you’re working with AI—or even thinking about it—this one’s a reality check worth hearing.
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June 3, 2025 • < 1 MIN
Welcome to Commit & Push, where we talk about how great software really gets built. I'm Damian Filiatro, your host and founder of Scalable Path. Each episode, we'll explore the decisions, tradeoffs, and strategies that shape successful digital products. You'll hear from developers, founders, and tech leaders about the challenges they've faced, the solutions they've found, and the insights they've gained. Ready to explore what makes digital products thrive? Let's get into it.