Imran's Podcast (Audio Only)

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/olena-derebera/">Olena Derebera</a>, a Kyiv-based product manager at the intersection of systems, growth, and strategy, shares how she’s helped build the acquisition infrastructure for Jooble — one of the world’s largest job aggregators.</p><p>We break down what it takes to scale systems that process billions of clicks, why retention is the real growth multiplier, and how to treat strategy like an operating system for product and business expansion.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.imranspodcast.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.imranspodcast.com</a>

<p>I sit down with<a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saahil-shenoy-729a181b/"> Saahil Shenoy,</a> Founding AI Scientist at Bedrock Security (backed by Greylock), to talk about the collision course between AI and security. We go deep on the rise of AI-powered attacks, how defenders are playing catch-up, and the broken promises of “enterprise-grade” AI tools. Saahil shares what he’s seeing on the frontlines—from AI agents leaking sensitive company data to how deepfakes are already being used to manipulate identity and trust at scale. We also rant about the myth of “10x” and whether five smart builders can take down bloated data infra giants using nothing but AI and grit.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.imranspodcast.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.imranspodcast.com</a>

<p>In this conversation, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankpulliam/"><strong>Brian Pulliam</strong></a> shares his extensive experience in the tech industry, spanning over 26 years, and discusses his transition to career coaching. He emphasizes the challenges new graduates face in the current job market, particularly due to the impact of AI and economic factors. Brian highlights the importance of networking, building in public, and understanding mentorship dynamics. He also discusses the cyclical nature of the tech job market, advising job seekers to be creative and persistent in their efforts to stand out. The conversation concludes with key takeaways for new graduates and insights into the future of tech roles.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.imranspodcast.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.imranspodcast.com</a>

<p>I sit down with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryna-rybalko-0a7721158/"><strong>Maryna Rybalko</strong></a>, Product Manager at <strong>Paydock</strong>, to talk about building scalable B2B and B2B2C products across 69 countries. With 7+ years in FinTech and HRTech, Maryna shares how she leads global remote teams, simplifies developer experience through unified APIs and SDKs, and balances complexity with execution speed. From scaling payment infrastructure to managing high-performing teams across time zones, this conversation is packed with tactical insights for product builders operating at scale.</p><p><strong>We talk about:</strong></p><p>* The reality of scaling API-first platforms</p><p>* What makes a great developer experience</p><p>* Managing 70+ remote teammates across cultures</p><p>* Building for both B2B and B2B2C at once</p><p>* What it takes to lead in FinTech and HRTech today</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.imranspodcast.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.imranspodcast.com</a>

<p>In this conversation, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiya-mudryk/">Anastasia Mudryk</a> joins me to break down what it really takes to build and grow an AI-native startup—without getting lost in the noise. From early traction strategies to why distribution is often more important than product, they dive into lessons most founders learn too late. </p><p>Anastasiya also shares hard-won insights on launching across different markets, building intuition-driven products, and operating with clarity in a world obsessed with hype.</p><p>The discussion also touches on the significance of branding and the need for companies to adapt to remain competitive.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.imranspodcast.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.imranspodcast.com</a>