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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 FileMaker is only going to grow. He also opens up on navigating the transition into the CEO seat, managing signal versus noise from the community, and what the FileMaker 2026 release signals about where the platform is headed.

🧹🌷 It’s time for a refresh. We’re changing our name! Welcome to Proof Systems & Humans. Back in 2021, Geist Interactive and The Proof Group merged to become Proof+Geist. We came together because we believed technology should make great ideas for businesses possible–not harder.

Experienced developers may be uniquely susceptible to AI-fueled euphoria — not because they understand AI less, but because they understand software development more. A look at why vibe coding hits differently when you've done it the hard way.

Ottomatic Essentials 2.0 brings a powerful upgrade to FileMaker hosting, offering small teams dedicated Docker containers with enhanced performance and control. This next-generation hosting solution provides improved visibility, self-serve file management, and full support for OttoFMS, all while maintaining the same affordable pricing as the previous version.

The Context Podcast dives into ProofChat, a groundbreaking free AI tool that seamlessly integrates conversational interfaces into FileMaker solutions. Martha Zink, Todd Geist, and Ernest Koe explore how this innovative technology can transform development workflows, offering insights into both the potential benefits and important considerations of AI integration.