Episode 1289: Building Better Testing Systems

As software becomes more deeply embedded in everyday life, poor quality is no longer just an inconvenience. It can become a serious business risk. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Adam Sandman, Founder and CEO of Inflectra Corporation, who explains how Inflectra began by solving the problem of manual, spreadsheet-based software testing and has since evolved alongside cloud, mobile, and AI-driven technologies. He also discusses the rising stakes of software quality, the importance of clear requirements, the risks of tool fragmentation, and Inflectra's entry into a new category with AI agent testing. Key Takeaways: → Software quality matters more as technology becomes embedded in daily life. → Inflectra was designed to make testing easier and more accessible. → Testing fails when companies don’t know what their systems should do. → Clear requirements are essential for achieving high-quality outcomes. → AI agents and chatbots pose new testing challenges. Adam Sandman is a visionary entrepreneur and a respected thought leader in the enterprise software industry. As the Founder and CEO of Inflectra Corporation, Adam has dedicated his career to revolutionizing how businesses approach software development, testing, and lifecycle management. Under Adam's leadership, Inflectra has become a global provider of award-winning solutions, including SpiraTest’s powerful test management and Rapise’s flexible automation, as well as SpiraTeam’s end-to-end traceability. He has led Inflectra’s software suite to become a global standard, empowering teams worldwide to deliver high-quality software efficiently and collaboratively. His deep technical expertise, combined with a passion for innovation, has positioned him as a trusted voice in the field, influencing trends and shaping best practices for agile development and quality assurance. Connect With Adam: Website: https://www.inflectra.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inflectra.tech/ X: https://x.com/inflectra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inflectra LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inflectra-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/inflectracorporation