EP23 - The Deadly Price of Cheap Code_ Boeing's Tragedy and the Looming AI Crisis

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🎙️ Episode 23 - The Deadly Price of Cheap Code: Boeing’s Tragedy and the Looming Software Crisis
What happens when cost-cutting trumps quality in software engineering? Boeing’s tragic story reveals how technical shortcuts, poor leadership, and the relentless pursuit of profits led to catastrophic consequences.
In this episode, we break down:
✈️ The 737 MAX crisis and the systemic failures that caused it.
💰 How leadership’s obsession with saving money on software cost lives and billions in damages.
🛠️ Why prioritizing short-term gains over software craftsmanship creates a ticking time bomb for businesses.
But this isn’t just Boeing’s story-it’s a wake-up call for leaders, CTOs, and investors everywhere. From aviation to fintech, when code quality is sacrificed, the risks ripple across products, reputations, and markets.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
• Why software isn’t cheap-and bad code is far more expensive.
• How behavioral engineering and a culture of accountability can prevent disasters.
• Why investing in quality-driven software practices is the best ROI you’ll ever see.
🎧 Tune in to learn how to protect your organization from the deadly price of cheap code.