Imran's Podcast

crafting a New Path for the Podcast From the very beginning, the mission of this podcast has been to uncover authentic tech conversations and explore the real challenges in the startup world. While I’ve made strides in this direction, there’s always room for improvement. Moving forward, I’m doubling down on raw, unfiltered narratives. Expect more insightful, honest, and impactful discussions that...

Before I introduce today's guest, I want to express how monumental this 25th episode is for me personally. I never thought I would be able to reach 25 episodes of my podcast. Yet, here we are, 25 episodes later, with 20,000 hours watched, 5,000 listens, and 200 downloads. It's a significant milestone, and I'm eager to share the direction I want to take my podcast moving forward in next...

This week on the podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome  Annet Eckert , a seasoned expert with 20 years of experience in product management, consulting, and executive coaching. Annet is the  founder of ProductEmerge , where she plays a pivotal role as a product advisor and executive coach, helping product managers navigate their way to becoming outstanding product leaders within their organizations. In...

In this episode, founders will find particularly valuable insights, as I've asked a series of pertinent questions over a succinct 30-minute span—information that could benefit both you and me as I consider launching my own startup. Firstly, a brief introduction:  Y+ Ventures  is a venture capital firm co-founded by  Jing Kuang  and  Murray Newlands , seasoned investors boasting a combined 30 y...

Before we begin, I want to share a bit of context about my connection with our guest today. There was a time when I was actively seeking to raise $100,000 through my syndicate fund, and I was particularly enamored with the product and service of  Signum. AI . That's how I initially connected with Artem—I was a prospective investor for his company. Our relationship has since evolved into a supp...

Get ready for a thrilling episode of our podcast that delves into the cutting-edge of AI technology. In this session, we're joined by Massoud Alibakhsh, the visionary founder of Omadeus. Massoud shares insights into his groundbreaking work on an AI Interface that's not just smart, but intuitive. Using Object-Oriented Programming and leveraging Localized Language Model Sheets (LLMS), Omadeu...

Today's discussion with Anastasia Radziwill centered on Loyaltyverse , a gamified platform she is developing for loyalty programs. This innovative approach aims to enhance the connection between stores and their customers, proving beneficial for salons, restaurants, and various retail establishments. Moreover, the conversation provided an opportunity to explore the realm of women's entrepr...

This episode is in partnership with OpenVC , a platform for founders to connect with investors across the world. Today's guest is Darvesh Daswani, founder of Payd . We'll explore his background and delve into his company's vision. We'll also discuss the challenges Payd addresses and its exciting growth plans. Payd already boasts an impressive clientele, including major corporations...

Content: 00:02:32 Introduction and background 00:09:20 Product management hiring 00:15:03 Why PM hiring is broken 00:25:30 Product leadership Insights (no fluff) 00:32:12 Leadership red flags 00:35:15 Take on founders being as leader 00:39.13: Jobs via Networking or Referral 00:44:00 Advise for you from Shannon About this episode: In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the world of tech w...

I had an amazing 30-minute chat with Ananya Jain , the brilliant founder and CEO of FullCircle (featured on Forbes and TED Talks!). We talked about her journey, the mental health startup landscape, and how to take care of your own mental well-being. Ananya's personal story and how it inspired FullCircle. The mental health startup scene – where it's succeeding and where it could improve. Pr...

Referenced in podcast: Colin's Substack post about 2024 tech job market. Content: 01:26 Introduction 04:28 Current Job Market Trend 18:30 Candidate Culture Fit 39:09 Program managers and Product Operations 01:03:04 Shiny AI Product Manager Titles 01:13:32 Advise for you About this episode: I recently had an engaging conversation with Colin Lernell, who has held product leadership roles at comp...

Content: 00:00 Introduction 05:00 What’s UATEG 09:22 Ukrainian who got displaced 12:40 kitSF; Investing in people  18:54 Vision for kitSF 21:41 How to attract and retain top talent 28:00 O1 Visa 34:00 Advise for you About this episode: Ukrainian Entrepreneurship, O1 Visas, & Building a Global Team: Deep Dive with Tatyana Isa. This podcast covers Tatyana Isa's inspiring journey to Silicon V...

Content: 00:00 Introduction 06:16 Leveraging No-code apps 09:30 Growth and key hacks  14:36 OpenVC.App helping startups and VCs 29:31 Importances of building in public and your brand 42:10 Piece of advise for you (VCs and Startups) About this episode In this enlightening podcast episode, we sit down with Stéphane Nasser, the innovative founder of  OpenVC.App , to unravel the layers of his entrepre...

Content of this video: 00:00 Intro 03:15 IP protection: Challenges 14:26 Patent trolls 26:19 Terravision (ART+COM) vs Google Maps 36:39 Age of AI 49:05 What’s Next for AI 1:02:00 Solving for financial market 1:04:00 What is computational growth About this episode: Ever feel like those sci-fi movies about AI taking over the world might actually be on to something? Well, I sat down with Noah Healy –...

In this insightful episode, I sit down with Olha Bahaieva (https://olhabahaieva.com/), Lead UX/UI Designer at Dish Network. With over 10 years of experience crafting user-centric experiences, Olha shares her wisdom on the core principles of user-centered design and why it's crucial to avoid trends that hinder usability. She'll outline strategies for fostering clear communication with designers to...

Discover how cutting-edge technology is transforming the way you bank! In this insightful episode, Moe Min, SVP of Personalization at Wells Fargo , dives into the world of MarTech and how it's reshaping personalized banking experiences. Uncover the challenges and exciting potential of marketing in the financial sector, learn how data drives better banking decisions, and get a glimpse of the tr...

Ever jumped out of a plane for business? Jim James has! His entrepreneurial spirit took him around the world and fueled his unique approach to brand-building. In this episode, we chat about adventures, lessons learned, and why sometimes getting noticed is all it takes. Listen in for insights from "The UnNOTICED Entrepreneur". For listeners: ⁠⁠Pre-Order Volume II Published by Wiley⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ge...

Apple Vision Pro: the shiny new toy everyone's buzzing about. I've spent serious time with this headset, and let me tell you, some things are mind-blowing... and others, not so much. In this candid review, I unpack the killer features, the features I wish they'd nailed, and what using Vision Pro in the real world is actually like. Ready for the honest truth?

Looking for insights on navigating the cookieless world of advertising? I sat down with Biplab, engineering head at LiveRamp, to learn how businesses thrived in this new era, and to hear about his own career journey in ad-tech. We discussed strategies, potential pitfalls, and the importance of privacy-first data collaboration. Plus, we dove into LiveRamp's exciting acquisition of Habu.

This is an amazing episode, where I get to chat everything about product management with Marty Markinson . He is a product manager (freelancer), bootstrapper and mechanical engineer. In this episode, we focused on getting into real depths of product management, cracking interviews for PM roles, how hiring managers should assess and hire PMs, frameworks and lot more.

Join us in this enlightening episode of ' The Podcast with Imran Sheikh ' as we welcome Leanne Zhang , Software Engineering Manager at Chartboost/Zynga and former Twitter engineer. Dive into Leanne's journey from Vancouver to the heart of tech innovation. Discover her unique insights into becoming a software engineer, her experiences during Twitter's transition under Elon Musk, and...

Join us in this enlightening episode of " The Podcast with Imran Sheikh " as we dive into the world of AI and talent development with Ioanna Mantzouridou Onasi, Co-founder and CEO of Dextego . In this conversation, we explore the innovative ways Dextego is revolutionizing soft skills training and reducing top talent attrition. We delve into the challenges and triumphs of being a female f...

Join us in this insightful episode of ' The Podcast with Imran Sheikh ' where we welcome Fariha Abrar . Former OneAvenue's founding team member, author of 'Yours Truly'; Fariha shares her unique journey into the tech industry. We delve into her experiences navigating the startup landscape, overcoming the challenges of being an outsider, and making a successful transition into t...

Join us on ' The Podcast with Imran Sheikh ' as we delve into a riveting conversation with tech veteran Dave Kaplow . With a rich history at Apple in the 80s and a trail of successful startup exits, including a notable sale to Netscape, Dave brings over 30 years of product expertise to the table. In this episode, we explore the early days of Apple, the journey of founding and exiting multi...

This enlightening episode of 'The Podcast with Imran Sheikh' as we delve into the pivotal developments of 2023 in the tech world. We're unwrapping the dynamic growth and evolving roles in product management - a crucial element for anyone aspiring to lead in tech. But that's not all. We're also diving into the intriguing world of cryptocurrencies, discussing the impact of ETF ap...