Mangtas Nation

In this episode, we spoke with Rich Edwards, CEO of Mindspan Systems. Mindspan Systems specializes in providing data science and data-driven technology solutions to mid-market insurance, banking, and financial institutions. Their focus is on helping these organizations create personalized and customized experiences for each customer, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and better business ou...

In this episode, we sit down with Dinesh Punni, Youtuber, Founder and CEO of Immersive Insiders, a cutting-edge online learning platform helping professionals thrive in the Augmented and Virtual Reality industries.  Join us in this immersive episode of the podcast as we explore his fascinating career story, passion, and deep interests in gaming and entrepreneurship.  Gain insights into the differe...

Mangtas Nation Says: Happy Mother's Day!   In this special episode, we celebrate the amazing achievements of mom entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and driving innovation in the tech industry.  Join our awe-inspiring mompreneurs, Ekta Tejwani the Founder of Meetmumz, and Camille Faylona the Founder of Campfire Crates as they share their stories, insights, and tips on how to thrive in the...

With its vast knowledge base and ability to learn and adapt, ChatGPT has become the go-to resource for everything from trivia to deep philosophical questions.   Our podcast hosts sit down with ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI language model that has taken the world by storm. They discussed the origins of ChatGPT, its various applications, and delved into thought-provoking questions about the nature of c...

In this episode, we sit down with Denise Sandquist, Founder and CEO of Skapa, a new platform that is revolutionizing the way we connect with others. Denise shares her inspiring career story, from her early days in the tech industry to her current work in creating a platform that fosters real connections between people.  We dive into the story behind Skapa, discussing how Denise and her team have o...

In today's world, businesses need to be equipped with the right tools and strategies to stay competitive and agile. Joined by a true polymath guest, we enter AI and Data Science, two powerful technologies that are transforming the way companies operate and make decisions. Additionally, we dive into the world of token economics and auditing for crypto, explaining the importance of these concept...

Web3 is poised to transform the way we interact with the internet, from how we share data to how we conduct transactions. With the rise of blockchain technology and decentralized applications, Web3 promises a more secure, transparent, and equitable internet for all. However, despite its potential, the Web3 landscape is still in its early stages, with challenges and uncertainties ahead.   Armin Zad...

Lindsay Davis, a passionate entrepreneur and advocate for women's health, sheds light on FemTech - a female-focused technology industry designed to improve women's health and wellness. During the podcast, Lindsay discusses the challenges of Female Healthcare, which is often considered taboo and culturally factored, with a lack of research data, fewer platforms, and limited awareness among women in...

If you're a software developer, you know the pain of dealing with bugs and issues that can derail your project and damage your reputation. That's why in this episode, we delve into  the crucial topic of practical debugging at scale and its importance in software development. In this episode, we tackle the topic of debugging head-on, with expert insights from Shai Almog. With years of experien...

In Pakistan, more than 80% of the population is either underbanked or unbanked. In 2018, as a response to this absence of access to mainstream banking and financial services, MyTM was established. MyTM’s goal is to break down barriers and enhance people’s lives by integrating finance and technology and bringing fintech to the masses. During this episode, MyTM Co-founder, Usman discussed the diffic...

Mangtas Nation sits with a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in the FinTech industry, Chris Puype as he shares his insights on using Tech to help Financials Institutions navigate the ever-changing regulatory and risk management landscape. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, from building, scaling and exiting his first company, Financial Architects, to bringing his new venture, ElysianNxt, to new...

Kiet Tran shares his heartening career story and learning experience from his stint as a bartender to working as a financial adviser and now becoming the CEO of his own startup. In this episode, he also tackles the importance of building skillsets, growing in your career, and prioritizing work-life balance. Apart from this, he gave us substantial insights about the future of Fintech as well as tip...

“Pine Trees have these needles that they drop around them, so they stung all the competition beneath that pine tree. It means that when you’re a plant who’s trying to compete with that pine tree, there’s not much chance you’ll be able to grow in its circumference.” The metaphor of the pine tree implies that the new rules of competition have changed not only in the tech space but also in the global...

The rapid growth of tech innovations has brought us immeasurable possibilities when it comes to redefining our realities. This is amplified by the “pause” that the pandemic has brought to the world, leaving people to adopt a more technology-driven economy and virtual way of living. Moreover, our social connections have been compacted to a network of 3D virtual worlds that has substituted our norma...

The pandemic has not only caused health concerns but also an unprecedented surge in unemployment. With the fast-growing economies and societies driven by technology, the alarming rate of underemployment and shortage of skills has immensely affected the balance of demands in work and talent. On the other hand, the pandemic has also paved the introduction of a hybrid setup utilizing technology as th...

As technology is shaping most business landscapes, its progress has escalated the growth and function of how products are produced, managed, and organized. These emerging technologies have earned their own function that appears essential to providing quality and accurate services that are beneficial for each tech entrepreneur. However, the rapid development of technology also creates issues in bot...

With the advancement of technology, entrepreneurs need a tech startup advisor or mentor who can aid their startup's success in a variety of ways — such as technology development and implementation, attracting the right partners and clients, successful business growth, and establishing credibility. In this episode, Mangtas Nation had an in-depth discussion with tech & start-up advisor and forme...

What is carbon offsetting? What is carbon trading? What are carbon credits? What does carb0n.fi do? Learn about these things as well as how blockchain and sustainability can help us achieve a carbon zero future in this informative episode with BreeAnne Yek! Bree is the co-founder and CEO of Carb0n.fi, a Singapore-based startup using blockchain technology to create better incentives in carbon-tradi...

“There is no decision that is free. Nothing is free. Every decision you make in life, and in engineering, comes with a cost. ” -- Bill Kennedy Bill Kennedy is one of the most well-known Golang leaders of today. He is the author of the books “Go in Action” and “The Ultimate Go Notebook” and he has written over 100 blog posts and articles about his journey in learning, using, and teaching Go or Gola...

In this honest and fun-filled episode, Paul Boag answers the question: Why UX? With his expertise and engaging personality, Paul is the person that you want to have coffee with if you wish to understand the psychology behind the look and feel of your favorite websites. His career in the field of user experience (UX) design began when UX wasn’t even a word. In college, he took up a degree in Graphi...

"Tech of the future is definitely web3. It's definitely about organizing the internal tech teams in a different way. The platforms that will allow for that, SaaS platforms that will allow for that – I think those are the winners. So, we need to focus on how do you build decentralized HR organization, how do you build decentralized marketing organization using some of the platforms that are underpi...

“Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road.” - Stewart Brand It is a universal fact that technology makes our lives easier. And with the rapid changes happening in the world, it is beneficial for us to be in the know on how we can use it as a tool to help us live more comfortably. As Mangtas Nation moves forward to another season, we'll be...

After a 5-hour brain surgery caused by burnout and an unhealthy lifestyle, Anfernee felt the need to reassess his life and career and to look for more meaning in what he does. He spent a couple of years in corporate IT before venturing into the entrepreneurial world, which interestingly, began when he started teaching salsa lessons for a living. Today, he empowers entrepreneurs to deliver their me...

Every entrepreneur has their own way of motivating oneself despite the challenges experienced along the journey. Our guest emphasizes that one of these is seeing the unique value of your service and allowing this to keep motivating you to move forward and improve your gameplay in business. If learning is a constant process and knowledge is gained through it, so as to keep the entrepreneurial spiri...

An entrepreneur’s biggest asset is its mind. However, there are stressors and lineal tasks along the way that could drain an entrepreneur’s mental energy. Being able to focus on the bigger picture and anticipate the next level of your entrepreneurial journey is our guest’s advice on working towards an effective business model. Learn more with our guest – Ronnie Teja, as he passionately talks about...