Best Parthasarathi Podcasts (2025)

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268. Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Detection with JP Parthasarathy founder and CEO of Astrin Biosciences 30:45

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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this conversation, Laura Carfang interviews JP Parthasarathy, the founder and CEO of Astran Biosciences, about the critical topic of breast cancer, particularly focusing on breast density and its implications for women's health. They discuss the importance of understanding breast density, the advancements in ear…

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Are Gsecs in a bear market or still in a bull market? 12:55

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#RBI, #GSecYields, #BondMarket, #FixedIncome, #InterestRates, #IndianEconomy, #MarketOutlook, #DebtMarkets, #RateCut, #GlobalMarkets, #MonetaryPolicy, #CentralBankActions, #Liquidity, #CRR Check out the latest podcast on Bond Markets. Government policy updates, corporates in action, and yield movements. Get insights on what opportunities the bond m…

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269. Beyond One and Done: The Realities of Surgery and Reconstruction with Veronica Novy 31:11

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Love the episode? Send us a text! Six years ago, Veronica shared her powerful story about preparing for surgery—a conversation that quickly became one of the most-downloaded episodes in SBC history. Today, she returns to reflect on her journey, her many surgeries, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The ea…

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Leading across technical domains, strategic deep-dives & applying your skills in new industries w/ Simone Kalmakis #231 43:17

22d ago43:17

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How do you apply your leadership skills to a new, mission-driven industry and effectively lead teams across multiple technical domains? In this episode, Simone Kalmakis (VPE @ Viam) shares her playbook for successfully transitioning between industries from health-tech and climate to her current work in robotics and AI. We deconstruct the leadership…

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267. Hereditary Genetic Testing, Somatic Tumor Testing & ctDNA: What Every Breast Cancer Patient Should Know 12:24

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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this special episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang speaks with Dr. Troso about the evolving role of DNA testing in breast cancer care. Together, they break down the three main types of testing: Hereditary genetic testing: Identifying inherited mutations such as BRCA1, BRCA2, and PALB2 (among…

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The Man Who Built Hotmail and Sold it to Microsoft for $400M | Prime Venture Partners Podcast 47:46

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In this PrimeVP Podcast episode, we go back to the roots of the internet with Sabeer Bhatia, the man who gave the world Hotmail. 📧 From his Hotmail journey to his bold perspectives on today’s most pressing themes, Sabeer shares unfiltered insights on: 1️⃣ How an email problem at work sparked the idea that changed global communication forever 2️⃣ Wh…

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How Box Builds AI Agents, Redefines Technical Vision, and Balances Speed with Security w/ Ben Kus #230 46:14

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"If we were building Box today, what would we do?” Ben Kus (CTO @ Box) deconstructs their playbook for enterprise AI innovation. We cover their journey to reimagine & reorient the company to a new technical vision, how they run a “multi-speed” org that balances startup agility and & enterprise-grade stability, and their “platform first” approach to…

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266. The Prehab Plan Surgeons Wish You’d Start 33:06

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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfang sits down with Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt, Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Duke University and founder of the popular Instagram community @surgical_recovery. Together, they explore the groundbreaking concept of prehabilitation (“prehab”) befor…

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How Khadim Batti Built Whatfix Into a ~$900 Million Global SaaS Leader | Podcast 52:37

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How do you pivot from an early idea that didn’t work ➝ to building a global SaaS leader trusted by 700+ enterprises? In this full episode of the Prime Podcast, Khadim Batti (Co-founder & CEO, Whatfix) reveals the raw founder journey: The pivot moment that sparked Whatfix Hustling with 500 cold emails to close first customers Landing a Fortune 10 cl…

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Rewriting the Engineering Leadership Playbook: An ELC Annual 2025 Preview #229 23:09

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Engineering leadership is undergoing a seismic shift, requiring playbooks to be rewritten, in real-time. In this special episode, hosts Patrick Gallagher and Jerry Li give you an inside look at the ELC Annual 2025 experience, and how the two-day conference will equip you with new mental models, skills, and frameworks required to lead. Get a preview…

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Mahesh Joshi on H.I.T. Investing: Building Profitable & Impactful Startups 45:58

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In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Sanjay Swamy hosts Mahesh Joshi, Head of Asia Private Equity at BlueOrchard and author of H.I.T. Investing. He shares powerful insights on how companies across India and Asia are solving critical problems like: Financial inclusion for underserved Kirana stores Gender equity in small business fi…

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Covenant Breaches: What Are They and What Should Bond Investors Do? 16:53

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#RBI, #GSecYields, #BondMarket, #FixedIncome, #InterestRates, #IndianEconomy, #MarketOutlook, #DebtMarkets, #RateCut, #GlobalMarkets, #MonetaryPolicy, #CentralBankActions, #Liquidity, #CRR Check out the latest podcast on Bond Markets. Government policy updates, corporates in action, and yield movements. Get insights on what opportunities the bond m…

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The End-to-End Engineer: How WorkOS Collapsed the Talent Stack for High-Velocity Execution, Ownership & Better Product Decisions w/ Michael Grinich 44:55

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What if your engineering team didn’t just write code, but owned product discovery, wrote the launch messaging, and handled early sales? In this episode, Michael Grinich, CEO and founder of WorkOS, deconstructs their playbook for collapsing the product/engineering stack: no design leads, only one PM, and engineers who own product end-to-end. Michael…

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265. From Patient to Powerhouse: Taking Control Through Lifestyle, Learning & Community with Dr. Tiffany Troso 42:02

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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Tiffany Troso Sandoval, a highly esteemed medical oncologist who has dedicated over 25 years to treating women's cancers. Dr. Troso shared her extensive experience and insights into the evolving landscape of oncology, particularl…

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Why do corporate bond issuers default? 20:32

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#RBI, #GSecYields, #BondMarket, #FixedIncome, #InterestRates, #IndianEconomy, #MarketOutlook, #DebtMarkets, #RateCut, #GlobalMarkets, #MonetaryPolicy, #CentralBankActions, #Liquidity, #CRR Check out the latest podcast on Bond Markets. Government policy updates, corporates in action, and yield movements. Get insights on what opportunities the bond m…

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He coached Virat, Dhoni, D Gukesh & 25+ World Champions - Paddy Upton's Secrets 20:48

2M ago20:48

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From “Virat Kohli is the best preparer in the cricket world” to reminding startup leaders of the most important lesson - “Who I am and the results of what I do are different”, our podcast with Paddy Upton has it all! 🎯 What you’ll take away in this full episode with Paddy (mental coach to India’s 2011 World Cup-winning team): ✅ Why startup founders…

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Daisy Saucedo 52:30

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By Michel Moreau

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Influencing without authority: What every engineering leader can learn from security w/ Srinath Kuruvadi #227 37:02

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Influencing without authority is the hidden superpower of security leadership—and a crucial skill every engineering leader must master. In this episode, Srinath Kuruvadi (Head of Cloud Security @ JPMorgan Chase) breaks down how to influence without formal authority and advocate when ROI isn’t immediately clear. We cover tactics for shaping problems…

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Snapfish to Aadhaar to MoneyTap to AI: Bala Parthasarathy on Building Across Eras 34:32

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🎙️ Bala Parthasarathy - Chairman & Co-founder, Freo, Director at People+AI, Senior Adviser, EMK Capital (London) - joins us for one of our most insightful episodes. In this full conversation, Bala discusses: 🔹 Snapfish’s dotcom-era growth, crash, and acquisition by HP 🔹 Building Aadhaar from the ground up with Nandan Nilekani 🔹 The truth about rais…

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Vision-first leadership & reimagining product w/ “Shift Out,” Do-It-as-a-Service & Jobs-to-Be-Done w/ John Amaral #226 44:54

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John Amaral (CTO and co-founder @ Root.io) joins us to discuss the evolving role of engineering leaders and why vision-first leadership & building your “vision” muscle is more critical than ever. We dive into why “shift left” is dead and why SaaS is being replaced by “do-it” as a service. John also unpacks how to think in outcomes, apply the Jobs-T…

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Narayan Manepally’s Journey of Building Geist Brewing Co. |From Ex-Intel Engineer to Craft Beer Icon in India 46:05

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What happens when a techie starts brewing in his garage and ends up building one of India’s most iconic craft beer brands? Just as refreshing as Geist’s beer, this episode has Narayan Manepally, CEO & Co-founder of Geist Brewing Co., chatting with Sanjay Swamy. It has all the flavours and ingredients - from sharing his journey as an Intel engineer …

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Quick Summer Break! Join us @ ELC Annual 2025 (Early Bird Tickets End Soon) 2:46

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We’re pausing the pod this week as we gear up final planning for ELC Annual 2025 - the premier event for engineering leaders. New episodes return next week (on a biweekly schedule!).This is our biggest event of the year… 1,000+ CTOs, VPs & Directors in San Francisco @ ELC Annual 2025 for two days of leadership breakthroughs, tactical peer learning …

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Joanna Tung 1:02:19

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Joanna and I chatted about a variety of topics over the hour we had. The former basketball player turned runner got her start with the sport in kind of a random way, but has challenged herself in ways she never thought she would. Along with talking about running i got to hear about some of Joanna's recent travels ands some fun food takes.…

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How change in control leads to change in risk profile? 16:25

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#RBI, #GSecYields, #BondMarket, #FixedIncome, #InterestRates, #IndianEconomy, #MarketOutlook, #DebtMarkets, #RateCut, #GlobalMarkets, #CentralBankActions, #Liquidity, #CRR Check out the latest podcast on Bond Markets. Government policy updates, corporates in action, and yield movements. Get insights on what opportunities the bond market brings to y…

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Scaling decision-making, designing eng orgs for speed & scope as underrated leverage w/ Dhruv Parthasarathy #225 37:42

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In this episode, we go inside Commure’s engineering org w/ Dhruv Parthasarathy (CTO @ Commure & Athelas). We cover how to push decision-making down to move faster and reduce risk, structure teams for rapid iteration, and turn customers into product co-creators. Dhruv also shares how they cultivate polymath capabilities across EPD to accelerate velo…

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264. Rebuilding Intimacy Post-Diagnosis: A Conversation on Sexual Health and Relationships with Tiffini Sharifi 41:30

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Love the episode? Send us a text! A cancer diagnosis is life-changing. For individuals navigating breast cancer, the focus often centers on survival—completing treatment, managing side effects, and getting back to “normal.” But for many survivors, what follows is far from familiar. The emotional, physical, and relational impacts of cancer can linge…

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From Accidental Entrepreneur to Startup Icon - K. Ganesh | Prime Venture Partners Podcast 55:16

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What happens when a founder builds and exits four companies, including a multi-million-dollar edtech company, before India even started talking about startups? In this episode, K. Ganesh (Author & Partner at Growth Story) - the man behind BigBasket, Portea, Bluestone, and more breaks down the hard truths, lucky accidents, and pivots that shaped his…

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The evolving velocity playbook, building product taste & exceptional product experiences in the AI era w/ Loïc Houssier #224 46:17

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Loïc Houssier (VP Engineering @ Superhuman) shares his evolving playbook for driving velocity in eng orgs today, building product-minded teams, and cultivating product taste. We cover leading culture / mindset transformation, creating exceptional product experiences, operational excellence when product quality is increasingly subjective. Plus the e…

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263. From Grief to Advocacy: A Father’s Mission for Early Detection in Young Women with Bob Furniss 39:36

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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the privilege of speaking with Bob Furniss, a father, husband, and author who has turned his family’s heartbreaking experience with breast cancer into a mission to educate and advocate for early detection. Bob and his wife Susan founded the nonprofit WarriorPrin…

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High Credit Spreads: Opportunity or Risk? 30:55

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#RBI, #GSecYields, #BondMarket, #FixedIncome, #InterestRates, #IndianEconomy, #MarketOutlook, #DebtMarkets, #RateCut, #GlobalMarkets, #MonetaryPolicy, #CentralBankActions, #Liquidity, #CRR Check out the latest podcast on Bond Markets. Government policy updates, corporates in action, and yield movements. Get insights on what opportunities the bond m…

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262. What a Holistic Nutritionist Wants Every Cancer Patient to Know About Food & Wellness with Cindy Fortuna 44:05

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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Cindy Fortuna, a registered holistic nutritionist who specializes in supporting individuals navigating and recovering from cancer. Cindy brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to the table, having faced her own cancer …

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Sanjay Parthasarathy’s Journey: From Microsoft to Major League Cricket 33:38

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What does it take to bring a beloved sport to a new country—and build community in the process? Sanjay Parthasarathy is a tech entrepreneur, investor, and lifelong cricket enthusiast. Born and raised in Chennai, India, Sanjay’s journey took him from the cricket fields of his childhood to the tech halls of Microsoft and beyond. Now, as co-owner of t…

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Rapid Prototyping, Lightning Pods & the End of PRDs: Redefining product development & EPD in the age of AI w/ Nissim Lehyani #223 38:45

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When Nissim Lehyani (VP of Product at Life360) used AI to build a math game for his son, he didn’t just prototype a game, he rewired how he thinks about product development and the relationship between engineering, product, and design. In this episode, Nissim shares how that personal “aha” moment sparked a shift in how his teams build, collaborate,…

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This Startup Doesn’t Just Use AI, It’s Run by AI | Xiaoyin Qu 35:26

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What if your product manager, designer, developer, AND CEO were all AI? In this game-changing conversation, Xiaoyin Qu, Founder of HeyBoss, joins Pankaj Agarwal (VP @PrimeVP_in) to share how she’s building a startup where software is shipped in minutes, led entirely by AI agents. Before founding HeyBoss, Xiaoyin was a Product Manager at Facebook an…

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261. Beyond Medicine: Forest Therapy and Cancer Recovery with Regan Stacey 43:19

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Love the episode? Send us a text! How A Walk in the Woods Changed Everything: Regan’s Story of Healing and Breast Cancer Survival In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Regan Stacey, a breast cancer survivor and advocate for the healing power of nature. We delved into the profound impact that connecting …

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RBI Policy Impact: G-Sec yield curve to steepen and high-yield corporate bonds to benefit 8:24

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#RBI, #GSecYields, #BondMarket, #FixedIncome, #InterestRates, #IndianEconomy, #MarketOutlook, #DebtMarkets, #RateCut, #GlobalMarkets, #MonetaryPolicy, #CentralBankActions, #Liquidity, #CRR Check out the latest podcast on Bond Markets. Government policy updates, corporates in action, and yield movements. Get insights on what opportunities the bond m…

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No New Episode - But We Launched Something New... Introducing the ELC Forum! 1:33

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We just launched the ELC Forum — a new space for engineering leaders to dive deeper into real challenges and get peer support It’s a discussion board (like Reddit) but focused on eng leadership. We’re sharing takeaways from recent episodes and kicking off new discussions. Plus, AMAs with guests are coming soon. See you in the Forum! Click here to e…

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Vin Gupta’s Journey: From Military Medicine to the Media Frontlines 38:55

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What does it take to lead in public health—and in public discourse? Dr. Vin Gupta is a pulmonologist, health strategist, and media commentator whose voice became a guiding light for many during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, he reflects on the key moments and choices that shaped his career—from his upbringing in Ohio to serving in the mili…

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From architect to AI exec: Scaling leadership, maintaining credibility & effective communication to non-technical execs w/ Prashant Ramarao #222 43:37

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How do you go from deeply technical IC to leading 100+ engineers - and still stay close to the tech? Prashant Ramarao, SVP of Engineering & Head of AI @ Yahoo shares lessons from his unconventional leadership journey, exploring the mindset shift from expert IC to executive! We cover how to scale your leadership while maintaining technical credibili…

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260. Why Every Breast Cancer Survivor Should Try Pilates with Guest Nina Prol 24:58

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Love the episode? Send us a text! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nina Prol, an experienced oncology nurse and SurvivingBreastCancer.org's amazing Pilates instructor. Nina has been a vital part of our community, offering free, virtual Pilates classes that are accessible to anyone. We dive into the benefits of Pilates, especiall…

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Impact of Record Low UST-GSec Spreads on Indian Bonds 15:07

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#RBI, #GSecYields, #BondMarket, #FixedIncome, #InterestRates, #IndianEconomy, #MarketOutlook, #DebtMarkets, #CPIInflation, #GlobalMarkets, #MonetaryPolicy, #USYields, #GoldReserves, #CentralBankActions Check out the latest podcast on Bond Markets. Government policy updates, corporates in action, and yield movements. Get insights on what opportuniti…

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The Startup Epoch: Rethinking Company Building & Defensibility in an AI World w/ Craig McLuckie #221 42:38

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AI is reshaping the fundamental economics of startups—lowering product development costs, compressing GTM cycles, and rewriting the rules of competition. In this episode, Craig McLuckie (Co-Founder & CEO @ Stacklok, co-creator of Kubernetes) unpacks “the epoch of the startup,” a moment of massive disruption where fast-moving founders have a unique …