Best Elevano Podcasts (2026)

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How to Ship AI Agents Fast Without Breaking Everything 28:11

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Nir Soudry, Head of R&D at 7AI, breaks down how teams can move from early experimentation to real production work fast, without shipping chaos. If you are building AI features or agent workflows, this conversation is a practical look at speed, safety, and what it actually takes to earn customer trust. Nir shares how 7AI ships in tight loops with a …

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Why Pricing Breaks as You Scale 27:13

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B2B pricing is still way harder than it should be, even in 2026. In this conversation, Tina Kung, Founder and CTO at Nue.ai, breaks down why quote to revenue can take weeks, and how a flexible pricing engine can turn it into something closer to one click. You will hear how fast changing pricing models, AI driven products, and new selling motions ar…

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Physical AI in Farming, Autonomy That Actually Pays Off 26:51

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Tim Bucher, CEO and cofounder of Agtonomy, joins Amir to break down what physical AI looks like when it leaves the lab and shows up on the farm. Tim shares how his sixth generation farming roots and a lucky intro computer science class led to a career that included Microsoft, Apple, and Dell, then back into agriculture with a mission that hits the …

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The Simple Framework to Pick AI Projects That Actually Pay Off 22:43

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Data and AI are everywhere right now, but most teams are still guessing where to start. In this episode, Cameran Hetrick, VP of Data and Insights at BetterUp, breaks down what actually works when you move from AI hype to real business impact. You will hear a practical way to choose AI and analytics projects, how to spot low risk wins, and why clean…

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How To Hire Outlier Software Engineers 21:48

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Yogi Goel, cofounder and CEO of Maxima AI, breaks down how he hires outlier talent, people who think like future founders and thrive when the plan changes fast. We get practical on what to look for beyond pedigree, how to assess it without relying on easy resume signals, and how culture scales when your team doubles. Yogi also shares what Maxima AI…

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From Big Tech to Startup Founder, What Changes Fast 26:03

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Chandan Lodha, Co-founder at CoinTracker, joins Amir Bormand to unpack the real shift from big tech to building your own company. From Harvard to Google to Y Combinator, Chandan shares what pushed him to take the leap, how he found the right idea, and what he had to unlearn to lead at startup speed. This conversation is for builders and leaders who…

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Engineering for EBITDA and the Private Equity Playbook 32:03

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Joel Dolisy, CTO at WellSky, joins the podcast to reveal why organizational design is the ultimate "operating system" for scaling tech companies. This conversation is a deep dive into how engineering leaders must adapt their strategies when moving between the hyper growth of Venture Capital and the disciplined profitability of Private Equity. Build…

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Why Your AI Strategy Will Fail Without A Business Plan 24:20

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Stop chasing shiny objects and start driving real business outcomes. Marathon Health CTO Venkat Chittoor joins the show to explain why AI is the ultimate enabler for digital transformation but only when it is anchored by a rock solid business strategy. Essential Insights for Tech Leaders AI is not a standalone strategy. It is a powerful tool to acc…

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Data Governance for Growth: Moving Beyond Compliance 20:49

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Stop treating data governance as a "data cop" function and start using it as a high ROI offensive weapon. In this episode, Peter Kapur, Head of Data Governance and Data Quality at CarMax, breaks down how to move beyond defensive compliance to drive profitability, customer experience, and better data science outcomes. Critical Insights for Leaders S…

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Stop Pushing Products and Start Predicting Intent 27:06

20d ago27:06

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Afrooz Ansaripour, Director of Data Science at Walmart, joins the show to explain how global leaders are shifting from simple historical tracking to predicting psychological triggers and customer intent. This episode explores the evolution of customer intelligence and how Generative AI is turning massive data sets into personalized, value driven ex…

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The Real Bottleneck in Healthcare AI Is Data Access 35:30

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Shahryar Qadri, CTO of OneImaging, joins me to unpack a hard truth about healthcare tech: the goal is not to remove humans, it is to give them more room to be human. We talk about where cost “optimization” actually helps patients, why radiology is a perfect fit for AI but still held back by data access, and how better workflows can improve trust, s…

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How to Pay Down Tech Debt Without Slowing Delivery 30:36

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Swarupa Mahambrey, Vice President of Software Engineering at The College Board, breaks down what tech debt really looks like in a mission critical environment, and how an engineering mindset can prevent it from quietly choking delivery. She shares a practical operating model for paying down debt without stopping the roadmap, and the cultural habits…

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Trust but Verify, How to Use AI in Engineering Without Breaking Security 30:15

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Software is still eating the world, and AI is speeding up the clock. In this episode, Amir talks with Tariq Shaukat, co CEO at Sonar, about what it really takes for non tech companies to build like software companies, without breaking trust, security, or quality. Tariq shares how leaders can treat AI like a serious capability, not a shiny add on, a…

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How Great Teams Align Goals That Actually Drive Growth 26:42

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Gregg Altschul, Vice President of Technology at FanDuel, shares a clear and practical look at how leaders can create real alignment across personal, team, and company goals. He explains why transparency drives trust, how to build a path for growth at every level, and why the best managers help people pursue their long term North Star while still de…

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How To Grow From Engineer To CTO And Still Love The Code 25:26

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Ken Ringdahl, CTO at Emburse, joins The Tech Trek to share what it really looks like to grow from engineer to CTO without losing your love for building. He talks about staying close to the code while leading a three hundred person org, how he learned the business side on the job instead of through an MBA, and why curiosity is still his strongest to…

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Factory operating systems and the AI hardware crunch 28:04

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Karan Talati, cofounder and CEO at First Resonance, joins me to unpack what modern manufacturing really looks like inside factories that build rockets, drones, reactors, and other complex hardware. We dig into why only a small slice of factories run on real systems today, what a true factory operating system unlocks, and how that connects directly …

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Inside the Business of Modern Waste Management 25:06

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Michael Marmo, founder and chief executive of CurbWaste, joins The Tech Trek to share how he went from catching fastballs in Europe to building software that runs the daily work of waste haulers. We walk through the very human side of leaving a sports identity, starting at the bottom in a family waste business, and finally asking a simple question …

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How data teams are rebuilding insurance from the inside 38:14

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Jason Ash, Chief of Data at Symetra, joins the show to unpack how a mid sized insurer is rebuilding its data stack and culture so business and technology actually pull in the same direction. He shares how his team brings actuaries, product leaders, and engineers into one data platform, and why opening that platform to non technical contributors has…

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Data Culture That Actually Delivers With AI 28:00

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Chris Morgan, VP of Data Science at Lincoln Financial Group, joins me to unpack what a real data culture looks like inside a complex, highly regulated business that has policies on the books for decades. We talk about how to turn Gen AI buzz into real value, why governance and quality suddenly matter to everyone, and how to tackle data technical de…

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How AI Role Play Levels Up Public Speaking Interviews and Tough Conversations 24:09

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Varun Puri, CEO and cofounder of Yoodli, joins the show to talk about using AI role play to transform how people practice for high stakes conversations, from sales calls to job interviews to tough manager chats. He breaks down how Yoodli went from a consumer public speaking tool to a serious enterprise platform used by teams at Google, Snowflake, D…

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Opening Venture Capital Investing To Everyone 29:26

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Mike Collins, CEO of Alumni Ventures, joins Amir to unpack what it really means to democratize venture capital and why the next wave of value creation will happen in private markets long before it hits the public exchanges. He explains how Alumni Ventures lets accredited investors build a meaningful venture portfolio, why diversification and time m…

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How New Engineering Leaders Win in the First Ninety Days 25:43

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Chinmay Barve, VP of Engineering at Nooks AI, joins the show to break down what the first sixty to ninety days look like when you step into a senior leadership role at a fast moving AI company. He explains how to build trust quickly, how to find real problems worth solving, and how to avoid the trap of either rushing change or waiting too long to a…

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How Digital IDs Will Rewrite Online Trust and Agent Security 31:10

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Digital IDs are about to reshape how we prove who we are online. Peter Horadan, CEO at Vouched, joins the show to break down what this shift really means for trust, privacy, and the rise of agent driven systems. He explains why digital IDs will remove huge amounts of friction, stop common fraud paths, and change how we secure everything from bank a…

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How an AI doctor helps you get care faster 34:23

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Most people still think of AI in medicine as a novelty. Matt Pavelle sees it as the new first step in patient care. In this episode, Matt breaks down how Doctronic built an AI doctor that can gather history, follow clinical guidelines, produce full treatment plans, and then hand everything to a real physician who can review it in minutes. It is pri…

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The Mindset Shift Behind a True Zero Bug Policy 26:55

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Chris Church, VP of Engineering at Rainforest, breaks down why a zero bug policy is more than a technical choice. It is a mindset, an operating model, and a culture shift that shapes how engineering teams build, release, and support software at scale. In this conversation he goes inside the habits that actually make quality a strategic advantage an…

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The Skills Veterans Bring That Most Hiring Teams Miss 31:07

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Snehal Antani, co founder and CEO of Horizon3 AI, joins the show for a conversation about how veterans bring rare leadership strengths to fast moving companies. He pulls back the curtain on the world of special operations, shares what industry leaders often miss when interviewing former service members, and explains why these leaders are some of th…

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How Engineering Leaders Inspire Ownership 23:10

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Chandni Jain, VP of Engineering at Checkr, joins the show to talk about what it takes to build a real culture of ownership. She explains how clarity, trust, and true empowerment help teams move faster and work better together. You will also hear how leaders can bring out stronger initiative and confidence in their people. This episode gives a simpl…

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The Future of Autonomous Transit Is Not What You Think 31:38

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Shawn Taikratoke, CEO and co founder of Mozee, joins the show to unpack one of the biggest questions in mobility today. How close are we to real autonomous transportation and what will actually move the needle in our cities. Shawn breaks down why the future is not a single robotaxi dream, but a more human centered shift in public transit that solve…

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How AI Is Changing the Way We Talk to Computers 28:17

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Mike Hanson, CTO at Clockwise, joins the show to break down how our relationship with computers is changing as language based systems reshape expectations. We explore why natural storytelling feels so intuitive with today’s AI tools, how context is becoming the new currency of great software, and why narrow AI is often more powerful than the indust…

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The Truth About Starting Again After a Big Exit 29:32

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Soham Mazumdar, CEO and co founder of Wisdom AI, joins the show to talk about what it really takes to build again after major exits at Facebook and Rubrik. We get into the mindset shift required for a new startup, the danger of relying too much on past playbooks, and how to stay grounded when expectations rise. If you want a real look at repeat fou…

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How One Startup Is Cutting the Cost of Borrowing Money 42:28

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In this episode of The Tech Trek, Amir sits down with Sadi Khan, Co-Founder and CEO of Aven, to unpack how technology can make capital fairer for everyone. Sadi explains how Aven is tackling one of the world’s biggest inefficiencies—the trillion-dollar burden of consumer credit card debt—and why the solution lies in reducing the cost of capital thr…

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How Data and Engineering Make the Impossible Real 27:15

2M ago27:15

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Svetlana Zavelskaya, Head of Software Engineering for Data Platform and Infrastructure at Quanata, joins the show to unpack what it really takes to make the “impossible” possible in tech. From re-architecting a startup codebase to scaling innovation inside an insurance giant, she shares how her team turns complex R&D challenges into production-read…

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The Future of Voice AI: When Machines Start to Sound Human 25:20

2M ago25:20

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Nikhil Gupta, founder and CTO of Vapi, joins Amir to talk about how voice AI is reshaping the way we connect with businesses. From customer support to healthcare, Nikhil explains how voice agents can bring back the human side of digital interactions. This is a look at where real conversation meets real technology and what happens when machines star…

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Building a Startup Culture Where No One Wants to Leave 33:21

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Alex Daniels, Founder and CTO at Predoc, joins the show to share how he is building a mission driven healthtech company that is changing how medical data is accessed and used. He opens up about the personal story that inspired Predoc, how he keeps culture authentic while scaling, and what zero turnover really looks like in a startup. From hiring ph…

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Building Infrastructure Startups: Why Everything Takes Longer Than You Think 32:35

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Jordan Tigani, CEO and cofounder of MotherDuck, knows what world class infrastructure looks like. He spent years building Google BigQuery before taking those lessons into the startup world. In this episode, he breaks down why building infrastructure products is fundamentally different from typical SaaS and why founders who don’t understand that dif…

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Why Enterprise Product Management Is Completely Different 33:24

2M ago33:24

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Ogi Kavazovic, co-founder and CEO of House Rx, joins the show to unpack what most product leaders miss about building for enterprise software. Drawing from two decades in tech, Ogi breaks down how product management shifts when you move from B2C or “B to small B” to true enterprise—what he calls “B to Big B.” He explains why traditional user resear…

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AI Investing in 2026 23:06

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Astasia Myers, General Partner at Felicis, breaks down how venture capital is betting on AI and why over 80% of their recent investments are in this space. But this isn’t just another “AI is the future” conversation. We dig into the real ROI happening right now in healthcare voice agents, why MIT says 95% of GenAI projects fail to reach production,…

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The Real Difference Between Leading People and Managing Them 27:18

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In this episode, Amir sits down with Taofeek Rabiu, VP of Engineering at Etsy, to unpack a distinction that most organizations miss: being a people leader is not the same as being a people manager. If you have ever wondered why some teams thrive under pressure while others crumble, or why trust feels so hard to build in engineering orgs, this conve…

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How to Reinvent Your Role Every Six Months 23:39

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Ion Feldman, CTO at Rightway, has learned to love one thing about scaling a company from a kitchen table to nearly 1,000 employees: his job completely changes every six months. In this episode, Ion shares what it means to lead engineering when the role refuses to stay still—from writing code in the early days to building product, security, and data…

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How Great Founders Empower Their Teams 22:54

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Jay Chia, cofounder of Eventual, joins the show to unpack what real empowerment looks like inside a fast growing startup. Most people confuse empowerment with initiative, but Jay explains how trust, vulnerability, and accountability work together to turn good teams into self directed ones. If you are scaling a startup or leading a growing engineeri…

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Data Science Got 50x Faster 27:24

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Rohan Kodialam, cofounder and CEO of Sphinx, is building AI agents that treat data as its own language—one most models and humans still fail to understand. In this episode, he unpacks why data science has lagged behind software engineering, how AI can finally close the gap between business questions and answers, and what happens when small teams ga…

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How Operator VCs Change the Game for Founders 27:20

3M ago27:20

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Karl Alomar, Managing Partner at M13 and former COO of DigitalOcean, joins The Tech Trek to share how being an operator changes the way you invest. He explains why M13 was built to be a truly founder-first VC firm—one that acts early, helps proactively, and builds deep relationships rooted in empathy and experience. From spotting great founders to …

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Scaling Engineering Leadership in a Fast Growing Startup 28:56

3M ago28:56

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In this episode of The Tech Trek, Amir sits down with Michi Kono, CTO of Garner Health, to unpack what it really takes to scale engineering leadership inside a fast growing startup. Michi shares how he balances structure and speed, why formalizing processes too early can slow innovation, and how “the Garner way” blends lessons from big tech with fi…

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How AI Is Rewriting the Way Engineers Work 34:18

3M ago34:18

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Vibe coding isn’t just a new buzzword—it’s a complete shift in how engineering teams build, ship, and think. Zach Wills, Director of Engineering at Luxury Presence, joins to share how his team is rewriting the rules of software delivery using AI-assisted workflows. From Greenfield experiments to Brownfield transformations, Zach breaks down the fram…

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From Research to Real World AI 36:43

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From a farm in Adelaide to the front lines of AI-powered personalization. Tullie Murrell, CEO and co-founder of Shaped, shares how he went from researcher to founder and built a platform helping businesses deliver the kind of intelligent recommendations once reserved for big tech. We explore the mindset shifts, technical leaps, and founder lessons …

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From Small Town Roots to AI Innovation 33:47

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Jason Eubanks, Co-Founder and CEO of Aurasell, shares the path that led him from a small town in rural Ohio to building one of the most ambitious AI-driven CRM platforms on the market. His journey reveals how limited opportunity can spark relentless ambition and how early lessons in persistence shaped the mindset of a founder willing to take on gia…

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Building a People First Company 26:49

3M ago26:49

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Some companies thrive while others quietly lose their edge. For Tanay Kothari, CEO of Wispr Flow, the difference comes down to one idea: people are your responsibility. In this conversation, Tanay shares how that realization changed everything about the way he leads. From early missteps as a young manager to building a company rooted in empathy and…

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Where Crypto and AI Collide: The Next Frontier for Builders 27:39

3M ago27:39

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Crypto follows patterns—just like every major wave of innovation. In this episode, Brad Holden of Protocol VC breaks down what really drives those cycles, how investors separate substance from hype, and where crypto and AI are beginning to converge. From evaluating early founders to understanding when to double down or step back, Brad shares how to…

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How to Lead Engineers Through the AI Shift 30:40

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Edward Khoury, CTO at Jump, joins Amir to unpack what it really means to lean into discomfort as AI transforms engineering. From redefining craftsmanship in the age of AI-generated code to helping teams evolve their skill sets, Edward shares how he’s creating space for experimentation without losing focus on delivery, culture, or shareholder value.…

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AI Is Writing Code Faster But Is It Cyber Secure? 27:50

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Rick Doten, cybersecurity startup advisor and AI researcher, joins the show to unpack how AI-assisted development is reshaping software—and what it means for security. From startups rushing to ship faster code to the unseen risks of “vibe coding,” Rick explains how engineering teams can balance innovation with secure, resilient design. If your dev …