Old School / New Tech

Why AI Adoption Fails at the Human Layer (and How to Fix It) Muximus and Ran discuss why AI adoption in organizations often fails due to human and organizational factors rather than the technology itself, with people—especially senior leaders—freezing from fear of seeming behind, FOMO, and pressure to master fast-changing tools. They argue companies are still in a “make me an AI” phase, shopping f...

Why the Terminal Never Dies: CLI Power, AI Agents, and Practical Guardrails In episode three of Old School New Tech, the hosts, Ran Aroussi and Muximus, argue that the terminal is the “cockroach of interfaces” because it persists structurally, not nostalgically: it is the lowest-level, most direct, composable interface to the machine.  They discuss how power users kept the CLI alive for speed, log...

From Org Charts to Pods: Builders, Sellers, Operators, and AI Agents In episode two of Old School New Tech, Ran Aroussi and co-host Muximus debate shifting from traditional org charts to a system-driven “pod” model where early-stage companies primarily need builders and sellers, with classic middle management deferred.  Ran argues that under ~20 people startups should avoid coordination-heavy role...

Old School New Tech Returns: Live Format, MUXI Agent Server, and Open Source Licensing Debate The host relaunches his podcast Old School New Tech in a live, no-edit format to reduce production overhead and avoid “talking to himself,” introducing an AI co-host, Muximus, built on his agent infrastructure project MUXI. He explains he paused the podcast for a year while writing the free book "Pro...

The Contradiction of AI Agent Workflows: Why Your Systems Might Be Breaking The Agent Workflow Paradox In this episode of Old School New Tech, host Ran Aroussi explores the inherent contradiction in building AI systems with agent workflows. He argues that combining autonomous agents with predetermined workflows creates complexity and brittleness, making these systems difficult to scale. Ran provid...

The Illusion of Progress: Avoiding the Faster Horses Trap in 2025 In this episode of Old School New Tech, host Ran Aroussi delves into the difference between real progress and the illusion of progress, using historical examples like the retail industry's initial forays onto the internet and mobile phone companies' reactions to the iPhone. He discusses how today's 'make me an AI...

“Every business is different, but communication and networking are key. If you understand how they affect your business and apply the right tools to improve them, you’ll get the best out of tech — no matter your industry.” – Sumit Vekariya In this episode of 'Old School New Tech,' I interview Sumit Vekariya, the founder of ZKred, a company specializing in Web3-based, privacy-preserving,...

In this episode of Old School New Tech, host Ran Aroussi interviews Yuval Keshtcher, the founder of UXWritingHub.com. Yuval shares his journey from a graphic designer to a tech-enabled entrepreneur, highlighting how he identified a gap in UX writing and built an education platform for designers, writers, and product teams.  The discussion delves into the no-code tools and automations Yuval used to...

Old School New Tech: Bridging Traditional Business and Modern Technology In the inaugural episode of Old School New Tech, host Ran Aroussi, also known as 'Code Daddy,' introduces the podcast tailored for business owners who are not focused on building the next big tech startup but understand the importance of incorporating technology into their operations. Ran shares his extensive backgr...

How real-world businesses are using modern tools to work smarter — without becoming tech companies. In this short intro episode, host Ran Aroussi sets the stage for Old School; New Tech — a podcast for business owners, operators, and founders who want to modernize their operations without losing their edge.  You’ll hear what the show is about, who it’s for, and why “leveraging technology” doesn’t...