Home Podcasts The Context Podcast
The Context Podcast

The Context Podcast

Proof Systems & Humans 112 Episodes Jul 31, 2026

The Context Podcast explores how workplaces can be transformed through technology. Each episode focuses on Claris FileMaker and the people and practices that make up the Claris Community. The show covers practical approaches to building custom apps and improving business workflows. It is aimed at developers, IT professionals and teams looking to modernise their tools. Episodes mix technical insight with stories from community members.

Episodes

Interview with Ryan McCann
Interview with Ryan McCann Jul 31, 2026 4253 Featuring: Ernest Koe, CEO of ProofRyan McCann, CEO, Claris, an Apple CompanyDescription:In this episode, Ernest Koe sits down with Ryan McCann, CEO of Claris, for a wide-ranging conversation about leading a software company through an era of rapid AI change. Ryan shares how he thinks about durable product advantage versus commoditized agentic development and why he believes the role of F
AI Hype vs. Reality
AI Hype vs. Reality Jul 29, 2026 3365 Featuring: Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof Todd Geist, CTO of ProofDescription:In this episode of the Context Podcast, Ernest Koe and Todd Geist cover “This Week in AI: FileMaker Edition.” They dig into the AI hype cycle: why “token maxing” is largely meaningless, why productivity gains don’t automatically translate to revenue, and why attention is the scarcest resource in the agentic era. They
FileMaker, AI, and ProofKit
FileMaker, AI, and ProofKit May 29, 2026 3894 Featuring: Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof Todd Geist, CTO of ProofEric Luce, Sr. Software Engineer Description:In this episode of the Context Podcast, Ernest Koe, Todd Geist, and Eric Luce dive into This Week in AI: FileMaker Edition. They explore Claris’ strategic pivot and the evolving core value proposition of FileMaker within the AI engineering era. The team also introduces ProofKit, our ne
Ottomatic and AI
Ottomatic and AI May 22, 2026 3498 Featuring: Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof Todd Geist, CTO of ProofKyle Duval, Software Engineer at ProofDescription:In this episode of the Context Podcast, join Ernest Koe, Todd Geist, and Kyle Duval in another AI conversation. This week, they discuss the “slop cannon”, and all the reasons that SaaS isn’t dead. From more advanced security threats, to the skills needed to manage a complex code b
Ottomatic Essentials
Ottomatic Essentials May 11, 2026 1599 Featuring: Ernest Koe, CEO of ProofAngelo Lunchi, Director of Infrastructure Operations at ProofDescription:In this episode of the Context Podcast, join Ernest Koe and Angelo Luchi as they go over Ottomatic Essentials: the hosting service for small teams who want to think big. In this discussion, they discuss the offerings of Essentials and how they benefit users. From the security compli
ProofKit MCP
ProofKit MCP Apr 22, 2026 6189 Featuring: Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof Todd Geist, CTO of ProofDescription:The demo portions in the latter half of the podcast are viewable on YouTube.In this episode of the Context Podcast, join Ernest Koe and Todd Geist for another installment of "This Week in AI".  They begin with their experiences with Claude CoWork and their internal use cases, such as automatic time tracking. They also
AI Blastoff
AI Blastoff Mar 18, 2026 5238 Featuring: Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof+Geist Todd Geist, CTO of Proof+Geist Description: In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Todd Geist and Ernest Koe as they discuss the whirlwind of activity in the AI space and how that affects FileMaker. They go over the practices and theories behind “vibe coding”, agentic engineering, the different platforms, and more. You can also find this epi
ProofChat
ProofChat Oct 29, 2025 3822 Featuring: Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof+Geist Todd Geist, CTO of Proof+Geist Description: In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Martha Zink, Todd Geist, and Ernest Koe as they discuss ProofChat— our new, FREE tool that allows you to add an AI Chat interface directly into your FileMaker solutions. Join the conversation to learn all the
ProofKit
ProofKit Aug 27, 2025 2438 Featuring: Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist Eric Luce, Senior Software Engineer at Proof+GeistDescription: In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Martha Zink and Eric Luce as they discuss the suite of JavaScript tools in ProofKit. In the modern era, having an easily accessible app for your clients is crucial. With ProofKit, FileMaker developers without much experie
Claris Engage 2025
Claris Engage 2025 Feb 4, 2025 2451 Featuring: Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist Julie Sigfrinius, Former Senior Director of Customer Success at ClarisDescription: In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Martha Zink and Julie Sigfrinius as they discuss the upcoming Claris Engage 2025 conference! Get a sneak preview of all the fascinating things scheduled for the event. From retro games to exclusive mer
OData to the rescue! Web-enabling FileMaker data with Five and Ottomatic.
OData to the rescue! Web-enabling FileMaker data with Five and Ottomatic. Dec 20, 2024 2830 Featuring:Jonathan Marcus, Head of Software Development at SureguardDominik Keller, CEO at Co-Founder at FiveErnest KoeTodd GeistIn this episode of The Context Podcast, Ernest Koe and Todd Geist are joined by Jonathan Marcus from Sureguard and Dominik Keller from Five to discuss the challenges of building user-friendly applications for non-employees. They explore how Five's low-code appro
Updates from Claris with Ryan McCann
Updates from Claris with Ryan McCann Nov 19, 2024 3630 In this episode, Ryan McCann, CEO at Claris, joins us to discuss his journey stepping into the role, the organizational strategies driving growth, and the importance of customer retention in today’s competitive market.Ryan shares how Claris is navigating the transformation from a risk management mindset to a growth-oriented strategy. He dives into the challenges and successes along the wa

Recommended