Beyond The Bench
3 episodes Last Updated: Apr 23, 25
Beyond the Bench brings you conversations with engineering and product leaders who've successfully built and deployed embedded products at scale. Join host Bill Brock, CEO of Peridio, for candid discussions about pursuing innovation at the edge
Episodes
Apr 23, 2025
Embedded Linux, Demystified – with Frank Vasquez
In this episode of Beyond the Bench, host Bill Brock interviews Frank Vasquez, the "super villain of open source," about the evolution of embedded Linux build systems. Frank shares insights on when to use Yocto versus alternatives like Buildroot, explains the technical details of custom Linux deployments, and reveals his vision for moving Yocto beyond embedded systems into cloud infrastructure with a focus on security compliance and license management.Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here
From designing neural interfaces to building truck-unloading robots, LeafLabs operates at the bleeding edge of hardware innovation. In this fascinating conversation, EVP Jami Fridman reveals how they transform scientific breakthroughs into working technology. Discover why top research institutions and tech companies turn to this powerhouse when they need the impossible built on tight timelines.Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here
Join Peridio founders as they share their origin story, from discovering Elixir to revolutionizing embedded systems development. Learn about the challenges of build systems, embedded Linux, and their mission to make hardware development more accessible.Our Guests: Justin Schneck: CPO at Peridio & Daniel Spofford: CTO at PeridioConnect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbrock25/Talk to Peridio: https://www.peridio.com/contactSubscribe to Peridio’s Newsletter here