PreVetted Podcast

Prashanth Kumar Duggishetti went from shipping Dycap’s “Perfect Track” camera tech (InfoComm’s Most Innovative Product) to co-founding Ellenox, a Hyderabad-based venture studio that lets founders “sell while we build” across product, engineering, GTM, and ops. We dig into burnout and bootstrapping, filtering 1,800 applicants without lowering the bar, giving rejected candidates useful feedback, and...

Shailin Saraiya, Sr. Engineering Manager at Roku, joins us to explore what it really takes to lead globally distributed engineering teams at scale. With over a decade of experience at Roku, Sony, and more, Shailin shares how he manages time zone complexity, builds a unified culture, and ensures product quality with AI-driven systems. We dive into his leadership philosophy, hiring practices across...

Dr. Carmen Román shares her journey growing up in a poor neighborhood in Guadalajara to becoming a bicultural clinical psychologist with three decades of experience. Drawing from her practice in both Mexico and the United States, she offers a unique perspective on how cultural differences impact our approach to mental health, work-life balance, and family dynamics. Her experience with burnout led...

Bert Wank, CEO of infiniRel, shares his journey in power semiconductors and renewable energy, focusing on innovative solutions for grid reliability. He discusses infiniRel’s mission to develop advanced monitoring systems, likened to an “EKG for electronics,” to detect potential failures in inverters used in solar plants and battery storage systems. Wank explores the challenges of integrating moder...

Joan Perry is an international bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of The Heroine’s Journey podcast. In this powerful episode, Joan joins us to share her deeply personal and transformative framework: a 13-step roadmap designed to help women reclaim their voice, rebuild self-worth, and live with authenticity and purpose. We explore the core differences between the hero’s journey and the h...

Harry Soza traces a three-decade arc of health-tech innovation—from pre-internet pharmacy transactions to AI-assisted, patient-reported data that keeps people healthy between visits. He founded Preferred Solutions in the 1980s, adapting credit-card authorization technology to enable the first real-time formulary checks at the pharmacy counter and showing that simple peer comparisons could shift ph...

Ishanya Anthapur joins Federico Ramallo to explore how Zemplee’s camera-free sensors and Alexa integration empower caregivers, boost nurse productivity, and preserve the independence of older adults. She shares why her ecology background still shapes her product instincts, how a year of teaching honed her storytelling skills, and why empathy is the north star for every feature she ships. The conve...

Cameron Dutro, software engineering technical leader at Cisco Meraki (previously GitHub, Salesforce, Lumos Labs, Twitter)—joins us to reflect on Rails’ omakase roots, the trade-offs of JS tool churn, and how shared interfaces make teams faster. With 15+ years in tech and a master’s in CS from Johns Hopkins, Cameron brings a pragmatic lens to frontend choices and when heavy frameworks are truly war...

Joseph Nagle from Pando Electric, shares how the company is revolutionizing EV charging for apartment buildings and condos with their simple yet ingenious socket-based approach. As an industry veteran with over a decade in the EV charging space, Joseph explains how Pando's solution addresses common issues like cable theft, maintenance costs, and power management while providing reliable chargi...

Stephane Fourdrinier shares how a personal health wake-up in 2017 (and an 80-pound transformation) led him to build Track Our Heart, an ambitious biometrics platform that fuses data from rings, watches, chest straps, ECG patches, oximeters, foot pods, muscle oxygen sensors, headbands (and more) into one coherent, user-tailored view. We dig into: why today’s device ecosystems are siloed, unlocking...

Chris Oliver, Rails Luminary and Founder of GoRails, Hatchbox, and Jumpstart, explores his path from open source Ubuntu contributions to leading Rails innovation. He reveals insights on building community-driven projects and mastering public speaking to inspire developers worldwide. About Chris: https://gorails.com https://jumpstartrails.com https://hatchbox.io https://learnhotwire.com About Feder...

Alessandro Chesser, Founder and CEO of Dynasty Trust Company, shares his journey from scaling Carta’s sales to founding a startup that simplifies Nevada trusts. He discusses leveraging technology to make asset protection affordable, the challenges of B2C markets, and the impact of AI on sales. He is helping people protect and pass on wealth using modern trust structures. A Silicon Valley native, h...

Hussain Ali Mirza, Global Product and Operations Leader at Video Magic, explores his 20+ years in tech, from engineering in India to leading AI-driven video solutions globally. He delves into the challenges of building AI video platforms and offers insights for aspiring product leaders. About Hussain: https://www.videomagic.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussainalimirza/ About Federico Ramallo: S...

We sit down with Max Sedghi, VP of Business Development at ICSI to discuss driving business performance through smart IT and security services. From his early work at Oracle to leading ICSI’s client services, Max unpacks the process of building secure, compliant, and productive client environments. We dive into the business' legacy, the challenges of cyber threats in the age of AI, and complia...

We sit down with Elisa Camahort Page, co-founder of BlogHer and Optionality, to explore her journey from a theater major to a tech entrepreneur. Elisa shares insights on scaling BlogHer from a bootstrap startup to a $30 million VC-backed media company, the lessons learned from navigating the 2008 financial crash, and the importance of fostering diverse, inclusive teams. She also discusses her curr...

On this episode of PreVetted Podcast we sit down with Chris Champion about a shared passion for food, from homemade bread to quality coffee, while touching on Chris's tech and crypto ventures. The conversation weaves through personal anecdotes about dogs, health insights, and plans for the Podcaster Summit LIVE in Lubbock, Texas, offering a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and relatable lifesty...

In this episode of the PreVetted Podcast, we sit down with Radoslaw Blasiak, founder of the League of Extraordinary Minds . Hear his inspiring journey of building a platform that brings coding education to thousands of Polish schools as well as thoughts on startup life in the EU. From making programming fun and accessible to tackling the technical challenges of launching an AI course, Radoslaw ope...

In this episode of the PreVetted Podcast, Federico sits down with Sachin Keswani, a seasoned expert in semiconductors and AI, with nearly two decades of experience at industry giants like Qualcomm, Intel, AMD, and Samsung. They dive into the evolution of classical computing, the rise of NPUs, and the transformational potential of quantum computing. The conversation spans technical deep-dives into...

In this episode we dive into the evolving world of AI interfaces with Lino Ramirez, a seasoned product designer passionate about usability and human-centered design. From voice vs. text interactions to the quirks of image generation tools, we explore how today’s AI products are both powerful and frustrating. We talk about how tools like ChatGPT and newer platforms like Reve.art are changing the wa...

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hendela from Karambit. AI to delve into the multifaceted world of cybersecurity and startup culture. We discuss what Karambit AI does and explore the complex landscape of open-source versus closed-source libraries. Andrew provides fascinating examples of how issues with software libraries can lead to significant disruptions, such as when a simple library ce...

In this episode of the PreVetted Podcast, we invite you to join us on a journey into the process of health validation with Raudel Wilson, VP of Applied Science and Performance Institute . Discover how cutting-edge technology and meticulous clinical testing work hand-in-hand to ensure the efficacy and safety of the health products we rely on. This engaging conversation is a deep dive into the scien...

Join us as we explore the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Capella Kerst, CEO and founder of geCKo Materials. Discover how she took a revolutionary idea from the lab to scalable, real-world applications. This interview delves into the challenges of growing a tech startup, pioneering bio-inspired adhesive technologies, and the potential impact of these innovations on multiple industries. www.ge...

Join us as we explore the entrepreneurial journey of Yasin, the innovative founder behind GroupUps. Discover how this groundbreaking tech platform is revolutionizing the buying and selling of complex equipment using AI and data-driven insights, offering seamless solutions for both buyers and sellers. Before founding GroupUps, Yasin achieved remarkable success with a sportstech platform, amassing o...

Creativity isn't just about art or literature; it's a fundamental aspect of human expression that impacts every area of our lives. It encourages innovative thinking, fuels technological advancements, and opens up new possibilities across various fields. In this episode, we talk with John Klymshyn about how nurturing creativity can lead to groundbreaking discoveries and meaningful progress...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Gregory Manly, currently the VP at Xact Inc., an outsourced finance and accounting firm. Greg shared his journey from starting as a store manager in Connecticut to becoming a significant player in Silicon Valley's finance ecosystem. His diverse career path underscores the importance of relentless self-improvement and the value of authentic,...