The MVP Pod

In this episode of The MVP Pod, we are joined by Sabashan Ragavan , a co-founder of HeyMilo , a generative AI voice agent providing solutions for the recruitment industry. With Sabashan we get into the journey of making HeyMilo as well as the importance of AI in conducting efficient candidate evaluations. We also dive into the future of human-AI interaction and the potential challenges that come a...

In this episode of the MVP Pod, we delve into an intriguing concept known as "going from -1 to 0." This concept was coined by Ruchi Sanghvi, the founder of South Park Commons. We were fascinated by this idea and believe it holds immense value for product builders and entrepreneurs. The idea of going from -1 to 0 refers to the initial phase where individuals strive to determine their path...

Jared & Renga: - ⁠Twitter (@JaredHenriques)⁠ - ⁠Renga (renga.co)⁠ Join us in episode 1.7 of The MVP Pod as we chat with Jared Henriques, founder of Renga, a leading brand agency. We explore Renga's success in helping clients like Float and ThreeShips raise over $250 million in capital through strategic branding. Jared shares insights on storytelling, their unique "brand therapy"...

In this episode of The MVP Pod, we delve into the intriguing world of social media rivalry as Instagram throws its hat into the ring with the release of their new competitor to Twitter, Threads. Building upon our previous episode where we explored Twitter's captivating story as a company, we now shift our focus to the latest development in the ever-evolving landscape of social media. We examine th...

In episode 1.5 of The MVP Pod, we take a look at the founding story of Uber and how they built their MVP. We discuss how Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp came up with the idea for Uber, how they raised their initial round of funding, and how they went about launching their service in San Francisco and New York. We also talk about the challenges they faced along the way, such as regulatory hurdles...

In episode 1.4 of The MVP Pod, we sit down with Chris Dinn, founder, and lead engineer of Torontoverse which is a local publication platform designed to empower local businesses and writers. Chris discusses the gap he noticed in the advertising space for local businesses, with Facebook currently being their only viable option, and how he aims to disrupt local media by leveraging open city datasets...

In episode 1.3, we talk to Chao Lam, the founder of Next Small Things . Next Small Things is a company that develops and operates multiple consumer-oriented apps and websites, and one of their more prominent apps is the Thread Reader Twitter app. Which some of you may have used or seen while scrolling through your Twitter feeds. It's one of the first Twitter bots to address the readability of...

In Episode 1.2 of The MVP Pod, we build off of the previous episode on Netflix (Part 1) and dive deeper into how Netflix competes in 2023. We talk through the competitive advantages of Netflix compared to strong competition from streaming giants like Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO. This conversation includes the content differences between the streaming platform, how streaming can be bun...

In Episode 1.2 of The MVP Pod, we talk about Netflix - from its inception to where it is today as a streaming giant. We start with the founding story of Netflix and the fierce competition between Netflix and Blockbuster in the DVD rentals business including pricing strategies, M&A activity, and the approach of their respective leadership teams with regard to digital platforms. We close off Par...

In this episode, Harry and Mathusan talk about Twitter's story from its inception to Elon Musk's acquisition. They talk through early stories of Twitter, the current state of Twitter, the Ads Industry, and how Twitter's monetization strategy compares with other companies like Meta (Facebook / Instagram). They wrap up by playing a little game, where they give their take on how they'd bring Twitter...

In this episode, Harry and Mathusan speak with Kirtan Patel, a Systems Engineer at Noah Medical, a medical robotics company based in San Carlos, California. They talk through Kirtan’s journey so far in building hardware products, specifically, how he went from making an IoT product for consumers in Accra, Ghana, to creating potentially life-saving robotics in the MedTech space. They also dive into...

In this episode (v0.0), Mathusan Selvarajah and Harry Sivashankaran discuss what The MVP Podcast is, what you as listeners can look forward to, and who they are. The MVP Podcast will be producing content focused on products such as product stories, talking to builders of these products, and discussing industry news. If you have any feedback for them feel free to reach out via Twitter! Mathusan - @...