{"podcast":{"title":"The Programming Languages Podcast with Fexingo: Python, Rust, JavaScript, and Modern Coding","slug":"the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026","podcast_index_feed_id":7872026,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fexingo.com/business/the-programming-languages-podcast.xml","website_url":"https://www.fexingo.com/","image_url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-programming-languages-podcast/cover.png","author":"Fexingo","episode_count":119,"summary":"Every line of code is a decision, and every programming language encodes a philosophy. In The Programming Languages Podcast, Lucas and Luna move past syntax flame wars to examine the actual trade-offs behind Python, Rust, JavaScript, and the modern coding stack. Each episode dissects a specific language feature, framework choice, or ecosystem shift — from Rust's borrow checker and memory safety guarantees to JavaScript's type system evolution with TypeScript, and Python's dominance in machine learning versus its performance bottlenecks. They ground every discussion in real-world benchmarks, open-source projects like Deno and PyPy, and case studies from companies that bet on one language over another. Lucas brings the reporter's instinct for clarity and hard numbers; Luna tests those findings with the engineer's skepticism and hands-on experience. You will walk away understanding not just what a language does, but why it was designed that way, and when you should — or shouldn't — use it. What does Rust's ownership model teach us about concurrency? Is JavaScript's flexibility a feature or a bug for large-scale systems? Can Python ever overcome the GIL? This is the podcast for develo…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T22:17:13.477755+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026"},"episode":{"title":"How the SAFE Note Became the Default for Startup Funding","slug":"how-the-safe-note-became-the-default-for-startup-funding","published_at":"2026-07-10T22:21:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-the-safe-note-became-the-default-for-startup-funding","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026","url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-programming-languages-podcast/episode-0103.mp3","audio_url":"https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-programming-languages-podcast/episode-0103.mp3","summary":"Lucas and Luna break down the SAFE note—the Simple Agreement for Future Equity—and why it has become the go-to instrument for early-stage startup funding in 2026. They walk through a real case: a $2.5 million seed round for a fintech startup using a SAFE with a $15 million valuation cap and no discount. Lucas explains the mechanics, the recent SEC rule changes that made SAFEs more standardized, and how they compare to convertible notes. Luna probes the risks for founders and the common negotiation pitfalls around valuation caps and most-favored-nation clauses. They also touch on how the SAFE's simplicity reduced legal costs for seed rounds from $50,000 to under $10,000. By the end, listeners will understand exactly how a SAFE works, when to use one, and what to watch out for. #SAFE #StartupFunding #SeedRound #VentureCapital #ConvertibleNote #ValuationCap #SEC #Fintech #Founder #Investor #Equity #LegalTech #Business #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #StartupLaw #EarlyStage Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo","meta_description":"Lucas and Luna break down the SAFE note—the Simple Agreement for Future Equity—and why it has become the go-to instrument for early-stage startup funding…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":543,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/episodes/how-the-safe-note-became-the-default-for-startup-funding/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-programming-languages-podcast-with-fexingo-python-rust-javascript-and-modern-coding-7872026/how-the-safe-note-became-the-default-for-startup-funding.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}