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In this thoughtful episode of the Joey Pinz Conversations podcast, Joey sits down with Stan Ivanov, founder and CTO of ThreatMate, to explore a decades-long journey through software development, entrepreneurship, and personal evolution. 🇧🇬💻
Stan shares how growing up in Bulgaria shaped his curiosity, how coding became a creative outlet, and why slow, steady innovation beats flash-in-the-pan startup hype. From building early platforms to leading a global software team, Stan breaks down what really matters when you’re building something to last.
Topics covered:
- 🧠 Early coding projects that sparked a career
- 🌍 Lessons from moving across continents and cultures
- 🛠️ How to lead software teams through complexity
- 💡 Why long-term thinking and focus outperform trends
- 🔐 Navigating AI, risk, and security in today’s landscape
- 🤝 Human connection in remote-first tech companies
This episode offers deep insight for founders, engineers, and anyone seeking to build something real—without burning out or selling out.
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Join us for enlightening discussions that spark growth and exploration.
Hosted by Joey Pinz, this Discipline Conversations Podcast offers insights and inspiration.
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFwY3XSwcw9qNvElAn10
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeyPinzDisciplineConversations?sub_confirmation=1
🌐 Explore More:
- Website: https://www.joeypinz.com
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🎵 Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger https://tomizzomusic.com
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• Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/
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Manage episode 502693314 series 2976974
In this thoughtful episode of the Joey Pinz Conversations podcast, Joey sits down with Stan Ivanov, founder and CTO of ThreatMate, to explore a decades-long journey through software development, entrepreneurship, and personal evolution. 🇧🇬💻
Stan shares how growing up in Bulgaria shaped his curiosity, how coding became a creative outlet, and why slow, steady innovation beats flash-in-the-pan startup hype. From building early platforms to leading a global software team, Stan breaks down what really matters when you’re building something to last.
Topics covered:
- 🧠 Early coding projects that sparked a career
- 🌍 Lessons from moving across continents and cultures
- 🛠️ How to lead software teams through complexity
- 💡 Why long-term thinking and focus outperform trends
- 🔐 Navigating AI, risk, and security in today’s landscape
- 🤝 Human connection in remote-first tech companies
This episode offers deep insight for founders, engineers, and anyone seeking to build something real—without burning out or selling out.
---
Join us for enlightening discussions that spark growth and exploration.
Hosted by Joey Pinz, this Discipline Conversations Podcast offers insights and inspiration.
🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Platforms:
- Spotify (Video): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joeypinz
- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joey-pinz-discipline-conversations/id1583997438
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFwY3XSwcw9qNvElAn10
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeyPinzDisciplineConversations?sub_confirmation=1
🌐 Explore More:
- Website: https://www.joeypinz.com
- Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/joeypinz
- Follow on Social Media: @TheJoeyPinz (Instagram, Twitter (X), Facebook, TikTok, Minds, YouTube)
- Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/
🎵 Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger https://tomizzomusic.com
Would you like to Sponsor Joey Pinz? Get the prospectus here: www.joeypinz.com/sponsor
💡 Support the Podcast:
• Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joeypinz
• One-Time Payment: https://tinyurl.com/c6dx4hck
Subscribe, follow, and rate with 5 stars if you enjoy these conversations.
Connect with us across various platforms and don't forget to join our newsletter for updates!
#Podcast #Conversations #PersonalGrowth #ThoughtLeadership #Mindfulness
#SelfImprovement #LearningJourney #Motivation #ThoughtProvoking
#KnowledgeSharing #LifeLessons #Interviews #Discipline #InspireChange
#ListenAndLearn #MeaningfulDialogues #Empowerment #Curiosity
#JoeyPinzChats #JoeyPinz #JoeyPinzDiscipline #JPC #JoeyPinnzConversations
#PodMatch
Want to be a guest on Joey P
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