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Episode 13 | The Effortless PodcastIn this episode of The Effortless Podcast, hosts Dheeraj Pandey and Amit Prakash sit down with Dr. Sonika Johri, Founder and CEO of Coherent Computing, to dive deep into the revolutionary world of quantum computing. Dr. Johri, a physicist with a PhD in condensed matter physics from Princeton University, takes us on her journey from engineering physics at IIT Delhi to becoming a leading figure in the quantum industry, having worked at Intel and IonQ.Sonika explains the core concepts of quantum computing—superposition, entanglement, and the quantum state space—and how they fundamentally change how we approach complex problems in fields like chemistry, material science, and AI. She discusses the future potential of quantum technologies, including the exciting prospects for Quantum AI and the shift in programming paradigms as we move from low-level machine code to higher-level abstractions.They also cover: The evolution of quantum hardware: From small qubits to scaling quantum systemsWhat makes quantum computing different from classical computingThe intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence Sonika's mission to democratize quantum through Coherent ComputingThe current state of quantum software and the tools that will shape the futureThis episode offers insights into quantum computing, AI, and how these emerging technologies will reshape the future of computing. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, developer, or entrepreneur, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the next frontier in technology.Key Topics & Timestamps:[00:00] – Introduction to Dr. Sonika Johri & Her Journey into Quantum Tech[03:00] – Sonika's early influences: Einstein and IIT Delhi[06:30] – Understanding Condensed Matter Physics[12:00] – Quantum Computing vs Classical Computing[20:00] – How Quantum Can Solve Complex Problems (Chemistry, Optimization, AI)[28:00] – Quantum Hardware: The Role of Qubits and Their Physical Realization[35:00] – Programming Quantum Computers: From Low-Level Gates to High-Level Abstractions[43:00] – Building Quantum Applications: Real-World Use Cases from IonQ and Coherent Computing[52:00] – The Future of Quantum AI: Machine Learning and Quantum Reasoning[1:00:00] – Quantum's Impact on Cryptography and Data Security[1:05:00] – The Mission of Coherent Computing: Making Quantum Accessible[1:12:00] – Looking Ahead: Future Episodes on Quantum Computing and AI[1:20:00] – Wrap-Up and Final ThoughtsHosts:Dheeraj Pandey: Co-founder and CEO at DevRev, formerly CEO of Nutanix, a tech visionary passionate about AI and systems thinking.Amit Prakash: Co-founder and CTO at ThoughtSpot, former engineer at Google and Microsoft, and expert in distributed systems and machine learning.Guest:Dr. Sonika Johri: Founder and CEO of Coherent Computing, a quantum software startup aiming to make quantum models accessible through developer-friendly tools. Formerly at Intel and IonQ, Sonika brings her experience in building quantum software and applications for industries like finance, chemistry, and optimization.Follow the Host and the Guest:Dheeraj Pandey: LinkedIn | XAmit Prakash: LinkedIn | XDr. Sonika Johri: LinkedIn | XHave questions or thoughts on quantum computing? Drop us a mail at EffortlessPodcastHQ@gmail.comDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into the future of technology, AI, and quantum computing!
In this episode, Matt sits down with Aditya Vempaty, VP of Marketing at MoEngage, to talk about a topic every marketing leader has wrestled with: reporting on the right metrics. Aditya has led marketing at companies like Nutanix, Amplitude, and Synthego - and he's learned how to build dashboards and reporting frameworks that actually communicate marketing's impact across leadership, sales, and finance.Matt and Aditya cover:Why marketing metrics should translate performance into a common language the business understandsThe four buckets of metrics every B2B team should trackHow often you should be reporting on metricsThe exact 7 metrics Aditya uses to report up, down, and across the orgTimestamps(00:00) - – Intro to Aditya (03:45) - – Why communicating marketing's impact is a challenge for many teams (06:21) - – The importance of using a common language when reporting to leadership (08:59) - – Breaking marketing metrics into four key buckets (12:14) - – How pipeline coverage connects marketing to revenue (14:43) - – Reporting on efficiency: CAC, cost per opportunity, and more (17:58) - – The role of awareness metrics and how to contextualize them (21:55) - – How marketing and sales alignment can be measured effectively (24:24) - – The 7 core marketing metrics Aditya reports on regularly (28:07) - – How often should marketing be reporting metrics? (30:51) - – Dashboards, recurring meetings, and what execs actually care about (33:43) - – Advice for first-time marketing leaders on building reporting habits (35:57) - – Why clarity beats complexity when it comes to data (38:39) - – Final thoughts Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***Today's episode is brought to you by Grammarly.Ever have one of those weeks where you spent more time replying to Slack and email than doing actual marketing work?You're not alone. The average marketing team spends 28+ hours a week just keeping up with comms.That leads to burnout, frustration, and a whole lot of performative productivity that doesn't actually move the needle.AI-fluent marketing teams are changing that. Grammarly's 2025 Productivity Shift Report shows how they're using AI to:– Cut down on back-and-forth– Automate content, research, and reporting– Eliminate busywork– Make space for strategyWe're marketers because we love crafting campaigns, driving revenue, and proving impact – not spending all day buried in messages.Get the report and see how top teams are making AI actually useful.Visit go.grammarly.com/exitfive to grab it.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more
Dheeraj Pandey is a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist best known for founding and leading Nutanix from its inception to becoming a publicly traded company valued at approximately $16.5 billion on NASDAQ. In 2020, he launched DevRev, an agentic AI company focused on unifying data to enhance customer experiences, securing over $100 million in funding from Khosla Ventures. Beyond his contributions to technology, Dheeraj co-founded Param Hansa with his wife, Swapna, to advance human life through science and technology. He holds a Computer Science and Engineering degree from IIT Kanpur and a master's in Computer Science from UT Austin.In this conversation, we discuss:Why data is the backbone of AI and how DevRev is leveraging knowledge graphs to transform customer support and product management.The evolution of enterprise AI—why businesses must integrate AI with human workflows rather than replace them.The future of customer support—how DevRev combines real-time conversations with ticketing systems to improve response times and reduce inefficiencies.The ethical challenges of AI adoption—how bias, security, and machine reliability shape the future of AI-driven business operations.How DevRev raised over $100M, including an unconventional approach using blockchain and decentralized funding models.Dheeraj's vision for AI's next frontier—why the real challenge isn't intelligence, but making AI work seamlessly with human decision-making.Resources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work Newsletter: https://aiandwork.beehiiv.com/subscribe Connect with Dheeraj Pandey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpandey AI fun fact article: https://hackernoon.com/next-time-you-hear-someone-say-ai-will-replace-call-center-agents-run On The Path To 500M+ YouTube views: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/301-william-osman-on-the-path-to-500m-youtube-views/id1476885647?i=1000668882327
The terms “multiple clouds” and “multicloud” are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinctly different approaches to cloud strategy.Blog post: https://www.nutanix.com/blog/multiple-clouds-or-multicloud-understanding-the-key-differencesHost: Phil Sellers, Practice Director for Modern DatacenterCo-host: Andy Greene, Solutions ArchitectCo-host: Chris Calhoun, Solutions Architect
Früher war alles besser... als Legacy noch das Geld verdient hat. Patrick hat ein wenig mit Windows 365 rumgespielt, und Broadcom drangsaliert mal wieder seine Kunden und Partner. VMware ist sicher auch bald Legacy... Viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge!
In this episode of The Effortless Podcast, host Dheeraj Pandey sits down with Bipul Sinha, co-founder and CEO of Rubrik, to explore the power of relentless innovation, first-principles thinking, and continuous reinvention.Bipul shares his journey from Oracle to venture capital, his transition from investor to entrepreneur, and the bold thinking behind Rubrik's evolution from backup and recovery to cybersecurity and AI-driven data protection. He and Dheeraj reflect on lessons from Larry Ellison, the shifting tech landscape, and the importance of being non-consensus in building transformative businesses.They also discuss:
In this Tech Barometer podcast interview with Induprakas Keri, senior vice president and general manager for hybrid multicloud at Nutanix,...[…]
The rise of IT generalists is becoming increasingly significant as the industry grapples with a growing talent gap. A recent report by Auvik reveals that a staggering 78% of IT professionals feel that work-related stressors hinder their ability to improve their skills, with 60% experiencing burnout. As baby boomers retire at an accelerated pace, the workload is shifting to senior employees, intensifying stress and workload issues. The report highlights the necessity for IT professionals to possess a broad range of knowledge across various IT functions, emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence and automation to alleviate these challenges.Managed service providers (MSPs) are facing heightened security demands, yet there are concerns about whether clients are allocating their budgets effectively. A series of market reports indicate that organizations are managing an average of 45 cybersecurity tools, which calls for a streamlined approach to security controls. The landscape of cybersecurity is evolving, with a notable shift towards generative AI and the need for comprehensive strategies for machine identity and access management. MSPs are encouraged to help clients prioritize security investments based on risk rather than simply increasing spending.Recent product announcements from companies like Scion AG, Huntress, and Cisco reflect the industry's response to these challenges. Scion AG has launched Scion Guard360, a cybersecurity solution aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, while Huntress introduced a sensitive data mode to aid compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Cisco's Meraki for Government solution has achieved FedRAMP authorization, underscoring the importance of compliance in enhancing security for federal agencies. These developments highlight the trend towards automation and AI-driven solutions in the security sector.The backlash against Broadcom's acquisition of VMware is resulting in significant financial gains for competitors like Nutanix and Scale Computing. Nutanix reported a 16% revenue increase, driven by customers seeking alternatives to VMware, while Scale Computing experienced a remarkable 400% growth in enterprise demand. This shift in buying behavior indicates that organizations are actively looking for new solutions, presenting an opportunity for IT consultants to guide clients through the migration process. As the market evolves, understanding alternatives to VMware could provide a competitive advantage for service providers. Four things to know today00:00 IT Generalists on the Rise: Auvik Report Highlights Burnout, Skills Gaps, and AI's Role04:32 MSPs Face Rising Security Demand—But Are Clients Spending in the Right Places? 08:51 Huntress, Cisco, and Cyan AG Roll Out New Security Features—Here's Why It Matters11:14 Big Wins for Nutanix and Scale Computing as VMware Customers Make Their Move Supported by: https://syncromsp.com/ Event: : https://www.nerdiocon.com/ All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech
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In this episode, Amit and Dheeraj dive deep into the world of AI reasoning models with Alex, an AI researcher involved in OpenThinker and OpenThoughts. They explore two recent groundbreaking papers—SkyT1 and S1 (Simple Test Time Scaling)—that showcase new insights into how large language models (LLMs) develop reasoning capabilities.From structured reasoning vs. content accuracy to fine-tuning efficiency and the role of active learning, this conversation highlights the shift from prompt engineering to structured supervised fine-tuning (SFT) and post-training techniques. The discussion also touches on open weights, open data, and open-source AI, revealing the evolving AI landscape and its impact on startups, research, and beyond.Key Topics & Chapter Markers[00:00] Introduction – Why reasoning models matter & today's agenda[05:15] Breaking Down SkyT1 – Structure vs. Content in reasoning[15:45] Open weights, open data, and open-source AI[22:30] Fine-tuning vs. RL – When do you need reinforcement learning?[30:10] S1 and the power of test-time scaling[40:25] Budget forcing – Making AI "think" more efficiently[50:50] RAG vs. SFT – What should startups use?[01:05:30] Active learning – AI asking the right questions[01:15:00] Final thoughts – Where AI reasoning is heading nextResources & Links
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Die Aktien von NVIDIA tendieren nach den Quartalszahlen leicht freundlich, mit den Kursen von Salesforce unter Druck. Insgesamt fällt das Ertragsbild erneut uneinheitlich aus. Wir sehen bei Ebay, Sweetgreen, Teladoc und Pulte Storage in Folge der Zahlen Verkaufsdruck. Ambaralla, Snowflake, Nutanix, Vistra und Norwegian Cruise profitieren hingegen von den Zahlen. Bei den Aktien von Walgreens geht es wegen eines Berichts der Financial Times bergauf. Wie vor einigen Wochen spekuliert, plant der Investor Sycamore Partners das Unternehmen zu übernehmen und von der Börse zu nehmen. Es wird ebenfalls gemeldet, dass Brillen-Kette Warby Parker von dem Kaufhausriesen Target übernommen wird. Nach dem Closing wird es mit den Zahlen von Dell und HP Inc. weiterhin spannend. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • Facebook: http://fal.cn/SQfacebook • Twitter: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram
Die Aktien von NVIDIA tendieren nach den Quartalszahlen leicht freundlich, mit den Kursen von Salesforce unter Druck. Insgesamt fällt das Ertragsbild erneut uneinheitlich aus. Wir sehen bei Ebay, Sweetgreen, Teladoc und Pulte Storage in Folge der Zahlen Verkaufsdruck. Ambaralla, Snowflake, Nutanix, Vistra und Norwegian Cruise profitieren hingegen von den Zahlen. Bei den Aktien von Walgreens geht es wegen eines Berichts der Financial Times bergauf. Wie vor einigen Wochen spekuliert, plant der Investor Sycamore Partners das Unternehmen zu übernehmen und von der Börse zu nehmen. Es wird ebenfalls gemeldet, dass Brillen-Kette Warby Parker von dem Kaufhausriesen Target übernommen wird. Nach dem Closing wird es mit den Zahlen von Dell und HP Inc. weiterhin spannend. Ein Podcast - featured by Handelsblatt. +++Erhalte einen exklusiven 15% Rabatt auf Saily eSIM Datentarife! Lade die Saily-App herunter und benutze den Code wallstreet beim Bezahlen: https://saily.com/wallstreet +++ +++EXKLUSIVER NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/Wallstreet Jetzt risikofrei testen mit einer 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie!+++ +++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/wallstreet_podcast +++ Der Podcast wird vermarktet durch die Ad Alliance. Die allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien der Ad Alliance finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Die Ad Alliance verarbeitet im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot die Podcasts-Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html
Tertulia con motivo del Congreso&Expo ASLAN 2025 con Adrián Gonzalez, Sales Director de OVHCloud; Jorge Vazquez, Country Manager de Nutanix; Juan Carlos Sánchez de la Fuente, Regional Vice President de Cloudera; y Francisco Torres-Brizuela , Channel, Alliances & SP's Director Iberoamerica de NetApp.
Welcome to this week's edition of “MI&S Datacenter Podcast.” Join Moor Insights & Strategy co-hosts Matt, Will, and Paul as they analyze the week's top datacenter and datacenter edge news. They talk compute, cloud, security, storage, networking, operations, data management, AI, quantum, and more! We will be talking on this week's show about: https://moorinsightsstrategy.com/research-notes/cisco-ai-summit-highlights-need-for-safe-secure-ai-enterprise-controls/ Compute = Quadrillions X https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2025/01/28/googles-105-qubit-willow-chip-achieves-major-quantum-milestones/ Nutanix and Dell Get Cozy https://moorinsightsstrategy.com/research-papers/research-paper-ai-in-the-modern-enterprise/ Disclaimer: This show is for information and entertainment purposes only. While we will discuss publicly traded companies on this show. The contents of this show should not be taken as investment advice.
Innovations in the AI space continue to disrupt the technology space, and recent news about Chinese startup DeepSeek not only disrupted financial markets, but enterprise concerns as well. Debo Dutta, Chief AI Officer at Nutanix, joins the show to discuss his top AI trends for 2025 and what businesses need to do now to prepare for the constant disruptions in AI.
We are excited to introduce the next major AOS release for the Nutanix Cloud Platform solution, Version 7.0. This release is designed to help customers enhance fault tolerance, simplify automation, strengthen security, and improve networking across their Nutanix infrastructure.Blog link: https://www.nutanix.com/blog/aos-7-0-launch-blogHost: Phil Sellers, XenTegraCo-Host: Chris Calhoun, XenTegraCo-Host: Jirah Cox, NutanixCo-Host: Ben Rogers, Nutanix
Das Wartungsfenster hat aufgerüstet und das Kaminzimmer hat jetzt eine Couch, wenn auch keine Therapiecouch. Die bräuchten wir eigentlich, denn WatchGuard hat es geschafft, ein paar ziemlich hässliche Schwachstellen in die aktuelle Firmware einzubauen. Und als ob das noch nicht genug wäre, haben die US-Behörden den Merger zwischen HPE und Juniper gestoppt. Das heißt, es gibt kein "commit confirm" auf AOS-CX.
Join host Nataraj on the Startup Project podcast as he sits down with David Blumberg, a seasoned investor with over three decades of experience in early-stage tech companies. From his early days at T. Rowe Price to founding Bloomberg Capital, David shares his unique journey and insights into the world of venture capital. About the Episode: This episode explores David's evolution as an investor, from his initial interest in government to his realization that business and entrepreneurship were the true drivers of positive change. He discusses his early investments in Israeli tech companies, his time at Claridge, a prominent family office, and the lessons he learned along the way. David shares his investment philosophy, emphasizing the importance of strong teams, large market potential, and minimal competition. He highlights his experience with successful companies like Double Verify and Nutanix, emphasizing the value of repeat founders and the power of building strong relationships. The conversation also delves into David's personal investment strategy, his passion for energy humanitarianism, and his belief in the potential of AI to revolutionize various industries. He shares his insights on the evolving landscape of venture capital, the importance of continuous learning, and the impact of regulatory changes on the business world. About the Guest and Host: David Blumberg: Founder and Managing Partner of Blumberg Capital, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage and growth investments. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjblumberg → Website: https://blumbergcapital.com/ Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/ → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ → Website: https://thestartupproject.io Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:42 - David's Location and Work Model 00:54 - David's Career Journey and Interest in Tech Investing 01:22 - Early Influences and the Importance of Entrepreneurship 05:10 - First Tech Investment and Israeli Tech Ecosystem 09:22 - Israel's Tech Growth and the Yozma Program 13:45 - Government's Role in Fostering Innovation 17:53 - The Israeli Military's Influence on Entrepreneurship 19:54 - Experience at Claridge and Transition to Bloomberg Capital 24:34 - The Evolution of Venture Capital and Bloomberg Capital's Strategies 27:15 - Working with Repeat Founders 30:40 - Decision-Making in Pre-Seed Investing 34:19 - Defining Talent in Early-Stage Founders 39:32 - Importance of Domain Expertise 41:11 - Lawyers in Leadership Roles 43:15 - Bloomberg Capital's CIO Innovation Council 48:29 - Personal Investment Strategy and Energy Humanitarianism 51:39 - Admired Investors and the Venture Capital Landscape 56:06 - Current Consumption (Books, Podcasts, etc.) 01:00 - Mentors and Their Influence 01:01 - Advice for Young Investors Subscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs! → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ #StartupProject #VentureCapital #Investing #TechInvesting #Israel #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #YouTube #Tech #Innovation #Energy #Humanitarianism #AI #CIO #BloombergCapital
This is the second part of episode 10 of Effortless Podcast, hosts Dheeraj Pandey and Amit Prakash sit down with Alex Dimakis, a renowned AI researcher and professor, to discuss one of the biggest breakthroughs in open AI models—DeepSeek R1. They explore how DeepSeek's innovations in reasoning, reinforcement learning, and efficiency optimizations are reshaping the AI landscape.The conversation covers the shift from large, proprietary AI models to open-source alternatives, the role of post-training fine-tuning, and how reinforcement learning (GRPO) enables reasoning capabilities in LLMs. They also dive into KV caching, mixture of experts, multi-token prediction, and what this means for NVIDIA, hardware players, and AI startups.Key Topics & Timestamps:[00:00] - Introduction & Why DeepSeek Matters[01:30] - DeepSeek R1: Open-Source AI Disrupting the Industry[03:00] - Has China Become an AI Innovator?[07:30] - Open Weights vs. Open Data: What Really Matters?[10:00] - KV Caching, Mixture of Experts & Model Optimizations[21:00] - How Reinforcement Learning (GRPO) Enables Reasoning[32:00] - Why OpenAI is Keeping Its Reasoning Traces Hidden[45:00] - The Impact of AI on NVIDIA & Hardware Demand[1:02:00] - AGI: Language Models vs. Multimodal AI[1:15:00] - The Future of AI: Fine-Tuning, Open-Source & Specialized ModelsHosts:Dheeraj Pandey: Co-founder and CEO at DevRev, formerly Co-founder and CEO of Nutanix. A tech visionary with a deep interest in AI and systems thinking.Amit Prakash: Co-founder and CTO at ThoughtSpot, formerly at Google AdSense and Bing, with extensive expertise in analytics and large-scale systems.Guest:Alex Dimakis: Professor at UC Berkeley and co-founder of Bespoke Labs, Alex has made significant contributions to deep learning, machine learning infrastructure, and the development of AI reasoning frameworks.Follow the Hosts and the Guest:Dheeraj Pandey:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpandeyTwitter - https://x.com/dheerajAmit Prakash:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-prak...Twitter - https://x.com/amitp42Alex Dimakis:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-dima...Twitter - https://x.com/AlexGDimakisShare Your Thoughts:Have questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes? Email us at EffortlessPodcastHQ@gmail.comDon't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more in-depth discussions on AI, technology, and innovation!
What does it take to go from engineer to founder, from startup CEO to scale CEO? In this special live episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Karan Mehandru sits down with Mohit Aron, founder of Nutanix and Cohesity, to uncover the lessons behind his success. Mohit shares his unique hiring strategy, how to identify product-market fit, and the power of balancing vision with execution. Whether you're navigating your first company or scaling your third, Mohit's advice is a masterclass in resilience, grit, and building a legacy. Full Transcript: https://bit.ly/42xnyD9 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:04) Traits of Successful Founders (05:03) Challenges in Transitioning from CTO to Startup CEO to Scaling CEO (07:51) Effective Hiring Strategies (13:42) Defining Product-Market Fit 15:55 Balancing Vision and Focus (17:48) The Importance of a Bigger Vision (20:12) The Role of a CEO Post Product-Market Fit (22:00) Delegation and Leadership Strategies (24:23) Generative AI: Hype vs. Reality (27:09) Crafting a Vision and Minimum Lovable Product (28:56) Choosing the Right Investors and Building a Board (32:15) Framework for Startup Success
In this episode of the Effortless Podcast, hosts Dheeraj Pandey and Amit Prakash sit down with Alex Dimakis, a renowned AI researcher and professor at UC Berkeley. With a background in deep learning, graphical models, and foundational AI frameworks, Alex provides unparalleled insights into the evolving landscape of AI.The discussion delves into the detailing of foundation models, modular AI architectures, fine-tuning, and the role of synthetic data in post-training. They also explore practical applications, challenges in creating reasoning frameworks, and the future of AI specialization and generalization.As Alex puts it, "To deep seek or not, that's the $1 trillion question." Tune in to hear his take on how companies can bridge the gap between large generalist models and smaller specialized agents to achieve meaningful AI outcomes.Key Topics and Chapter Markers:Introduction to Alex Dimakis & His Journey [0:00]From Foundation Models to Modular AI Systems [6:00]Fine-Tuning vs. Prompting: Understanding Post-Training [15:00]Synthetic Data in AI Development: Challenges and Solutions [25:00]The Role of Reasoning and Chain of Thought in AI [45:00]AI's Future: Specialized Models vs. General Systems [1:05:00]Alex's Reflections on AI Research and Innovation [1:20:00]Hosts:Dheeraj Pandey: Co-founder and CEO at DevRev, formerly Co-founder and CEO of Nutanix. A tech visionary with a deep interest in AI and systems thinking.Amit Prakash: Co-founder and CTO at ThoughtSpot, formerly at Google AdSense and Bing, with extensive expertise in analytics and large-scale systems.Guest:Alex Dimakis: Professor at UC Berkeley and co-founder of Bespoke Labs, Alex has made significant contributions to deep learning, machine learning infrastructure, and the development of AI reasoning frameworks.Follow the Hosts and the Guest:Dheeraj Pandey:LinkedIn: Dheeraj PandeyTwitter: @dheeraj Amit Prakash:LinkedIn: Amit PrakashTwitter: @amitp42 Alex Shtoyanov:LinkedIn: Alex DimakisTwitter: @AlexGDimakisShare Your Thoughts:Have questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes? Email us at EffortlessPodcastHQ@gmail.comDon't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more in-depth discussions on AI, technology, and innovation!
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In this episode, we are joined by Sanjay Poonen, CEO and President of Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Sanjay, a Harvard alumnus, shares how nearly half of the Fortune 100 rely on Cohesity for business resilience. A decade ago, Cohesity aimed to revolutionize data management by simplifying backups and data protection on a single platform. This vision continues to drive their innovations today. Recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cyber Recovery 2023 Vendor Assessment, Cohesity's team includes experts from Google, Nutanix, VMware, and more. Sanjay, with his extensive experience in scaling multi-billion dollar businesses and leading strong teams, discusses his expertise in cloud, applications, infrastructure, analytics, and security. Join us as Sanjay Poonen reveals Cohesity's journey and how they help the world's largest organizations enhance business resilience in a dynamic digital landscape.
Being raised just a few miles from Long Island's Belmont Park racetrack, Victor fell in love with horse racing during his high school years. Upon winning a few dollars his first day at the races, he was instantly hooked on the excitement, adrenaline and beauty of the sport. A few decades later, after relocating to Seattle, Victor ventured into the realm of thoroughbred ownership and purchased his first racehorse at Emerald Downs, located near Seattle. Today, he owns a pair of broodmares and manage a small racing partnership under the stable name of Royal Victory Thoroughbreds. Victor's time on the backstretch with professionals across the racing industry over the past two decades has given him the gift and joy of continuous learning while fostering a deep appreciation for the beauty, power and grace of the thoroughbred. Today Victor is a devoted advocate for racehorse welfare and longevity. His debut novel, Heliacal Star, draws on this passion and experience.When not writing, working as a tech executive (30 years in high-tech at Microsoft, Service Now and currently Nutanix) or spending time with his [18 year old] retired thoroughbred, Rooster City, he will attend the local races at Emerald Downs. Victor also travels to Belmont Park and Saratoga Springs with the friends from high school who first introduced him to the sport. Victor currently lives in Washington State with his wife and two children.Get in Touch with Victor:https://victorbahna.comSend us a message. We'd love to hear from you.Intro/Outro music provided by Justin Tamminga
This week I have my interview with Karanveer Anand, The FAANG Interview PM. About Karanveer As a Technical Program Management leader at Google, I lead complex and cross-functional projects that improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of Google's cloud infrastructure and services. I have a Master of Science in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin, and I am a certified professional in Cisco, Nutanix, and VMware technologies. I am passionate about applying my expertise in SRE and cloud computing to solve challenging problems and deliver innovative solutions. I am also an advisory board member at the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education, where I provide guidance and feedback on their curriculum and programs in the field of cloud computing. I am a collaborative, proactive, and adaptable leader, who values diversity, inclusion, and excellence in everything I do. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanveer/ https://www.educative.io/courses/ace-faang-program-manager-interview-beginner Support the Show www.nigelcreaser.com/shop
This week I have my interview with Karanveer Anand, The FAANG Interview PM. About Karanveer As a Technical Program Management leader at Google, I lead complex and cross-functional projects that improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of Google's cloud infrastructure and services. I have a Master of Science in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin, and I am a certified professional in Cisco, Nutanix, and VMware technologies. I am passionate about applying my expertise in SRE and cloud computing to solve challenging problems and deliver innovative solutions. I am also an advisory board member at the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education, where I provide guidance and feedback on their curriculum and programs in the field of cloud computing. I am a collaborative, proactive, and adaptable leader, who values diversity, inclusion, and excellence in everything I do. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanveer/ https://www.educative.io/courses/ace-faang-program-manager-interview-beginner Support the Show www.nigelcreaser.com/shop
In this video interview, Nutanix cloud native technology expert Dan Ciruli describes the trends and technologies powering an explosion in...[…]
In this video interview, Nutanix cloud native technology expert Dan Ciruli describes the trends and technologies powering an explosion in...[…]
On this Screaming in the Cloud Replay, we're revisiting our conversation with Tobi Knaup, the current VP & General Manager of Cloud Native at Nutanix. At the time this first aired, Tobi was the co-founder and CTO of D2iQ before the company was acquired by Nutanix. In this blast from the past, Corey and Tobi discuss why Mesosphere rebranded as D2iQ and why the Kubernetes community deserves the credit for the widespread adoption of the container orchestration platform. Many people assume Kubernetes is all they need, but that's a mistake, and Tobi explains what other tools they end up having to use. We'll also hear why Tobi thinks that multi-cloud is the future (it is the title of the episode after all).Show Highlights(0:00) Intro(0:28) The Duckbill Group sponsor read(1:01) Memosphere rebranding to D2iQ(4:34) The strength of the Kubernetes community(7:43) Is open-source a bad business model?(10:19) Why you need more than just Kubernetes(13:13) The Duckbill Group sponsor read(13:55) Is multi-cloud the best practice?(17:31) Creating a consistent experience between two providers(19:05) Tobi's background story(24:24) Memories of the days of physical data centers(28:00) How long will Kubernetes be relevant(30:18) Where you can find more from TobiAbout Tobi KnaupTobi Knaup is the VP & General Manager of Cloud Native at Nunatix. Previously, he was the Co-Founder and CTO of D2iQ Kubernetes Platform before Nutanix acquired the company. Knaup is an experienced software engineer focusing on large scale systems and machine learning. Tobi's research work is on Internet-scale sentiment analysis using online knowledge, linguistic analysis, and machine learning. Outside of his tech work, he enjoys making cocktails and has collected his favorite recipes on his cocktail website.LinksTobi's Twitter: https://twitter.com/superguenterLinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiasknaup/Personal site: https://tobi.knaup.me/Original Episodehttps://www.lastweekinaws.com/podcast/screaming-in-the-cloud/multi-cloud-is-the-future-with-tobi-knaup/SponsorThe Duckbill Group: duckbillgroup.com
In this episode of the Kubernetes Bytes podcast, Ryan and Bhavin talk to Tobi Knaup, VP and General Manager of Cloud Native at Nutanix about all things Kubernetes and AI. The discussion focuses on how Kubernetes has evolved since the early days, and why it's architecture is a perfect fit for accelerating adoption of AI workloads inside organizations. Check out our website at https://kubernetesbytes.com/ #kubernetes #aimodels #AIonKubernetes #machinelearning #hybridcloud #multicloud #modeltraining
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New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 6, Ep. 147 Pulse of AI host Jason Stoughton is joined by Dheeraj Pandey for a lively discussion about Dheeraj's new AI unicorn and all things AI, AI Agents and the importance of design in the deployment and implementation process of AI Agents. Dheeraj Pandey is the CEO and co-founder of DevRev, a unicorn startup backed by Khosla and Mayfield that introduces AI agents that work alongside teams to handle the routine tasks so everyone can spend more time on what really matters. After turning Nutanix into a $16 billion success story, Dheeraj launched DevRev and recently led a $100 million Series A for the company. His vision of AI as the ultimate teamplayer comes to life through AgentOS, an operating system that integrates human and AI agents to unify all aspects of customer and product interactions. DevRev's platform moves beyond the daily grind, paving the way for a work-life balance that energizes teams for creative thinking, meaningful challenges and big-picture initiatives.
410: Zum Black Friday fangen wir mit den großen fünf Fehlkäufen an und verraten unsere Lieblingsprodukte 2024. Im Politik Corner besprechen wir die Ablaufpyramide der FDP und die Spenden der DVAG. Natürlich gibt es auch Earnings von CrowdStrike, Nutanix und Workday. Werbung: Erhalte mit dem Code DGNXT24 auf www.liqid.de/dg ein 200-Euro-Top-Up auf dein erstes Investment in LIQID Private Equity NXT. Werbung: Teste Instaffo über instaffo.com/dg und vielleicht bis bald auf ein Mittagessen in der schönsten Stadt Deutschlands. Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Die großen 5 (00:24:40) OpenAI Peak? (00:26:40) US Aktien Peak? (00:30:00) FDP (00:45:40) DVAG (01:12:10) Zölle (01:17:40) CrowdStrike Earnings (01:21:40) Nutanix Earnings (01:23:15) Workday Snownotes Ablaufpyramide Präsentation der FDP abgeordnetenwatch auf Bluesky DVAG verteilte Hunderttausende Euro an Parteien – per Scheck abgeordnetenwatch Rede von Bundeskanzlerin Dr. Angela Merkel Bundesregierung DVAG: Karriere, Erfolg & finanzieller Ruin | ZDF Magazin Royale auf YouTube Danke Constantin Trucksaess für den Kopfhörer-Polster-Austausch-Reminder LinkedIn Danke Sven Schmidt und Alexander Hüsing für 6 Jahren DS Insider-Podcast Platte des Tages: Your Love is King 3 von Trettmann
The Dow and S&P 500 set record closes as the market shook off tariff and rates worries. Earnings from Autodesk, Workday, Nutanix, Dell, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters and HP after the bell, plus Evercore analyst Peter Levine digs deep into CrowdStrike's earnings report. Former Alcoa and Siemens CEO Klaus Kleinfeld weighs in on how companies are planning for potential tariffs from the incoming Trump administration. Sheryl Palmer is CEO of Taylor Morrison, one of the nation's largest homebuilders. She discusses the slowdown in new home sales and mortgage rates. Plus, Priceline CEO Brett Keller on holiday travel demand and why this Thanksgiving could set travel records.
Hybrid clouds are gaining popularity and maturity as organizations juggle workloads with different performance, governance and efficiency requirements. Nutanix has long held the view that most organizations will require both on-premises and public cloud presence.As a result, Nutanix has invested in building a platform that provides the best way to create a unified hybrid cloud architecture. At Microsoft Ignite, Nutanix to shared best practices for running hybrid workloads and simplifying your hybrid cloud deployments.Blog Post: https://www.nutanix.com/blog/elevating-hybrid-cloud-for-ai-databases-at-microsoft-igniteHost: Philip SellersCo-Host: Andy WhitesideCo-Host: Jirah CoxCo-Host: Ben Rogers
In this episode, editor-in-chief David Rubinstein interviews Tobi Knaup, VP and general manager of cloud native at Nutanix. They discuss how AI is driving innovation in Kubernetes, and also how AI adoption is driving people to Kubernetes.
Episode 358 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Simon Taylor, Founder & CEO of HYCU. One of the things that I love about this podcast is hearing the stories of entrepreneurs and the ambitious moves they make to build their companies. For example, last week's interview with Brian Liu was a great example where he and his Co-Founder cold called and got the most recognizable lawyer on the planet - that being Robert Shapiro - involved with LegalZoom in the early days of the company. Simon's story is also legendary. At the point of having an MVP, they wanted to partner with a fast growing company called Nutanix. He flew out to the company's offices in California and unannounced, he asked to speak to the CEO. After pitching his company and convincing team members during that initial unannounced call, the CEO did finally sit with him and after building a backup solution for Nutanix, a partnership was established and they were off and running. HYCU is a leader in the multi-cloud and SaaS data protection as a service industry. The company has raised $140M in VC funding to date. In this podcast, we cover: * A discussion around leveraging a partnership model for a company's GTM strategy and how to build it with the right mindset and approach. * Simon's background story, including receiving a signed book from legendary computer entrepreneur An Wang, the founder of Wang Laboratories, when his family moved to the U.S. * Starting his career in cubicle jobs and how he learned the importance of rigor like his experience as a 401K rep answering phones and how it helped shape him as an entrepreneur. * Building his first company in Prague, an IT outsourcing company which was acquired by Comtrade and then his next company, a monitoring tools company that was acquired by Citrix. * The full lifecycle story of HYCU and all the details about their platform. * The benefits of raising capital from corporate VCs. * And so much more. Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.
In this Tech Barometer podcast segment, Nutanix President and CEO Rajiv Ramaswami talks to tech reporters about why IT leaders...[…]
In this Tech Barometer podcast segment, Nutanix President and CEO Rajiv Ramaswami talks to tech reporters about why IT leaders...[…]
In this episode, we talk with Healthcare Field CTO for Nutanix, Kurt Telep. The conversation talks about trends in healthcare, challenges that healthcare customers are seeing and the ways that Nutanix can help customers facing thin margins, compliance and business pressure to operate IT efficiently.Host: Phil SellersCo-Host: Kurt Telep
Discover the new Nutanix AOS 6.10 release - the next cornerstone for the Nutanix Cloud Platform solution. This Long-Term Support (LTS) release not only enhances performance, manageability, and security but also marks a new era for hybrid multicloud capabilities. Combining features from versions 6.6 through 6.81 into a single update, AOS 6.10 represents a significant advancement amidst the rapid pace of technological change.Blog: https://www.nutanix.com/blog/elevate-your-it-infrastructure-with-long-term-support-release-nutanix-aos-6-10Host: Phil SellersCo-Host: Jirah CoxCo-Host: Ben Rogers
Mandy Dhaliwal is the CMO of Nutanix, but she's also a mom and a whole person. On this episode, Mandy details how taking a break from the working world helped her find balance and become a better CMO when she returned to being an executive. Tune in to hear about:Navigating Career Challenges and Prioritizing Self-CareThe Power of Authentic LeadershipOvercoming Challenges with Resilience and GritInspiring and Guiding Others in Their CareersAligning Marketing with Business StrategyCollaboration as a Non-Negotiable PrincipleGetting Out from Behind the DeskThe Underpinning of Modern BusinessesThe Future of Cloud Marketing--Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
Today's business challenges are unprecedented. Companies are dealing with an explosion of data and applications. IT environments are complex and acquisitions of longtime vendors are having the C-suite rethink their install base.Meanwhile, shadow IT is swiping credit cards simply to get work done which exacerbates the challenge. Lack of flexibility and choice lead business units to solve their problems the best way they can. Unfortunately, some decisions are not easy to change once applications are up and running.Hyperconverged infrastructure on-premises fixed a lot of issues around responding to the speed of the business and now has made its way into the public cloud over the last five years. Today, a single cloud platform can address security, management and data sovereignty by deploying into the right hyperscaler, service provider or edge site where more and more processing occurs.Blog: https://www.nutanix.com/blog/storage-mobility-to-meet-the-challenges-of-hybrid-multicloud post by Dwayne LessnerHost: Phil SellersCo-Host: Jirah CoxCo-Host: Ben Rogers
This week, host Conor Bronsdon chats with Dheeraj Pandey, CEO and co-founder of DevRev. Dheeraj shares his incredible journey from leading Nutanix to a valuation of $16 billion, to now striving to build another unicorn with DevRev.Dheeraj opens up about the lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the significance of having a holistic approach to building products and companies. He explores how his experiences at Nutanix have shaped his vision at DevRev, especially in terms of integrating AI as a core component rather than a mere add-on.The discussion also covers a range of topics including the transformative power of AI in business operations, customer-centric design, and the importance of balancing innovative technology with intuitive user experience.Topics:02:49 What inspired you to start DevRev?08:38 How did you decide not to take a bolt on approach to AI?11:30 What can other entrepreneurs learn from you about levelling up their abilities?16:42 How are you approaching scaling up DevRel?28:11 How is DevRev thinking about AI driven design?44:52 What's happening with DevRev's leadership in AI?Links:Dheeraj PandeyDheeraj PandeyDheeraj Pandey (@dheeraj) / XDevRev (@devrev)Dheeraj PandeyUnified SupportOpening WindowsFounder ModeOvercoming Growth CrisesZanzibar: Google's Consistent, Global Authorization SystemSupport the show: Subscribe to our Substack Leave us a review Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStream Get your DORA Metrics free forever
In this episode, we chat with Allen Wilson from Nutanix, one of Dallas' most respected and liked sales professionals. Allen shares his passion for both car racing and building lasting relationships with customers and peers. He also emphasizes the importance of maintaining passion in all aspects of life while achieving a healthy work-life balance. Tune in to hear how these principles have driven his success in both the fast-paced world of sales and his personal pursuits.
Our speaker this week is Manoj Agarwal, President, and Co-founder of DevRev. Manoj is the co-founder and President of DevRev, one of the hottest startups in Silicon Valley with unprecedented seed funding and recent $1B series A round. Previously, he held executive positions at Nutanix (Nasdaq: NTNX), leading engineering teams and playing a vital role in the company's successful IPO in 2016, which was the largest tech IPO at the time. Manoj is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and has worked in notable technology startups and companies like Synopsys and Sandisk. He left his role as SVP Engineering at Nutanix, where he spearheaded their cloud efforts, to co-found DevRev with Dheeraj Pandey in 2020. Connect with Manoj at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devreveler/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uncharted1/support
In this episode of Altitude, Woody brings on Jason Gervickas and Bella Mullaney to announce exciting changes for the Altitude podcast and to discuss industry topics, including Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and the CrowdStrike outage that created a significant impact on enterprises worldwide.Jason Gervickas, our newly introduced host with a rich 20-year career in IT, brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. Joining him is Bella Mullaney, the producer of Altitude, whose background spans from healthcare roles as an EMT and medical assistant to marketing and podcast production at Aviatrix.Woody and Jason discuss the broader implications of the CrowdStrike outage, emphasizing its effects on media, businesses, and flights, and the subsequent need for enhanced IT resilience and redundancy. Jason shares insightful perspectives on the market shifts, touching upon Broadcom's impact on VMware and potential openings for Nutanix.They wrap up by envisioning a thriving Altitude community, with ideas for live broadcasts and interactive listener events, aiming to connect and inspire audiences around cloud technology and IT trends. Jason also shares a sneak peek into the approach he will take as the new host. Learn more about the Aviatrix Cloud Networking Platform that simplifies, optimizes, and secures your cloud network by joining an upcoming Aviatrix 101 webinar here. Connect with Jason on LinkedIn here. Timestamped Overview:00:00 New host introduced, sharing podcast's success.02:30 Introducing podcast producer, Bella.06:20 Reasons for choosing Woody as the host and Jason as the new host.08:21 Jason's 20 years of IT experience.10:22 Transitioned from Juniper to Aviatrix, embracing cloud.14:41 Managed small team supporting multiple data centers.17:09 VMware facing internal strife, opportunity for Nutanix.20:29 VMware remains relevant with cloud integration.26:02 System vulnerabilities can affect anyone, even industry leaders.26:57 IT leaders plan for resiliency and redundancy.31:19 Seeking diverse opinions on cloud adoption.
Larry McCalister, Head of Digital Transformation at Nutanix, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We discussed what transformation looks like, the importance of defining it for your organization, and the difference between mere tinkering and true transformation. ---- This episode was brought to you by Great Place To Work®. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com/mpl. ---- (1:22) Good news stories (4:03) Great Place To Work's research on RTO mandates (5:41) Going from CHRO roles to the Head of Digital Transformation (9:02) What he does as a Head of Digital Transformation (10:20) What Nutanix does (10:59) Why we should be jealous he gets to work at Nutanix (13:45) What is transformation? (16:04) You need an enablement strategy for new HR tech (18:00) Get very specific about what transformation means to your company (20:00) Tinkering versus transformation (23:07) Tell people the truth about the change that's coming (27:20) Generative AI & Microsoft Co-Pilot (38:55) The only reason there's still humans in Talent Acquisition (42:50) Why he wrote The Power to Transform (45:13) You are a technologist (46:56) Rapid fire questions ----
In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Mohit Aron back to B2BaCEO for the second time. As the founder of Cohesity and co-founder of Nutanix, Mohit is a titan in the world of enterprise GTM and infrastructure software. With two wildly successful companies under his belt, he's a true expert when it comes to building enterprise software businesses from the ground up. In our conversation, Mohit shares his proven frameworks for validating startup ideas. He reveals hard-won lessons from starting Nutanix and Cohesity, with real-world examples that bring his advice to life. We explore product-market fit—what it really looks like in practice—as well as how to build a team and manage performance in a high-growth startup. We wrap up by discussing the topic du jour, generative AI, and the opportunities it opens for startups. This episode is full of insights for technical founders. I hope you enjoy it! (00:00) Intro (00:21) Mohit's framework for a bulletproof startup hypothesis document (07:53) Why your MVP shouldn't be your full vision (10:39) Cohesity's journey from 0 to 1, 1 to 10, and 10 to 100+ (17:19) Examples of founders not being intellectually honest about their hypotheses (20:35) How to accurately size your startup's market (TAM) (23:55) Balancing founder conviction with naysayer feedback (31:02) Adapting the hypothesis document for the generative AI era (34:19) Mohit's definition of product-market fit (39:05) When to hit the gas on sales hiring (and when not to) (44:59) Mohit's system for competency-based hiring (53:17) Implementing performance management via quarterly calibrations (56:00) What Mohit would do differently as a technical founder (58:07) Mohit's top advice for founders (60:09) The industries ripe for disruption by generative AI (62:04) Book recommendations for founders