<p>In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer talks with Adrien Lewis, Founder of CarePortal, and Bret Pudenz, Director of Engineering, about how their Laravel-powered “care sharing” platform connects caseworkers, churches, businesses, and neighbors to support vulnerable kids and families—often preventing foster care placements.</p><p><br>They share how CarePortal’s tech evolved, why they chose Laravel, and how they onboard developers with no Laravel background. Matt also explores how founders and engineers can find purpose in their work and how technology, when used well, can actually rebuild human connection.</p><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/stauffermatt">Matt Stauffer on Twitter</a> </li><li><a href="https://tighten.com/">Tighten Website</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/careportal/?hl=en">CarePortal on Instagram </a></li><li><a href="http://facebook.com/TheCarePortal">CarePortal on Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gocareportal/">CarePortal on LinkedIn </a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CarePortalApp">CarePortal on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrien-lewis/">Adrien Lewis on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="http://careportal.org/">CarePortal Website</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/JQGYkijyVTg?si=IwV-NcmT0RWDgFKI">How CarePortal Works</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/Ik2s8Qs0GOU?si=eRsSptOKu5CsqiRo">Mended Futures Podcast with Adrien</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/k4bvNkaEScQ?si=4C2iyuy02Ap5k0xG">Rethinking Foster Care in America</a></li></ul><p><br>-----</p><p><br>Editing and transcription sponsored by <a href="https://tighten.com/">Tighten</a>.</p>

The Business of Laravel

Matt Stauffer

How CarePortal Uses Laravel to Restore Real-World Connection | Adrien Lewis & Bret Pudenz, Founder and Director of Engineering at CarePortal

NOV 18, 202546 MIN
The Business of Laravel

How CarePortal Uses Laravel to Restore Real-World Connection | Adrien Lewis & Bret Pudenz, Founder and Director of Engineering at CarePortal

NOV 18, 202546 MIN

Description

In this episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, Matt Stauffer talks with Adrien Lewis, Founder of CarePortal, and Bret Pudenz, Director of Engineering, about how their Laravel-powered “care sharing” platform connects caseworkers, churches, businesses, and neighbors to support vulnerable kids and families—often preventing foster care placements.


They share how CarePortal’s tech evolved, why they chose Laravel, and how they onboard developers with no Laravel background. Matt also explores how founders and engineers can find purpose in their work and how technology, when used well, can actually rebuild human connection.


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Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.