Old School; New Tech

Ran Aroussi

A podcast where 30 years of building production systems meets the chaos of modern software development. Hosted by Ran Aroussi – creator of open-source libraries with tens of millions of monthly installs, now building production AI infrastructure at MUXI. This is where he talks about the tech that actually matters, cuts through the AI hype, and shares what he's learning as he builds autonomous systems that need to work at scale. No fluff. No "thought leadership" BS. No interviews with people selling courses. Just a veteran engineer's take on coding, AI, infrastructure, production systems, and whatever tech catches his attention – from a perspective you won't get from someone who learned to code in 2022. If you're tired of framework-of-the-week syndrome and want the unfiltered truth about what works and what's worth checking out, this is your show. New episodes when there's something worth saying. Not on a schedule. Never will be.

Episodes

  1. MAY 15

    Bridging Traditional Business with AI and Decentralized Identity w/ Sumit Vekariya

    “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, verifiable credentials. The episode explores how Sumit's lean team operates remotely, leveraging various AI tools to enhance productivity. We also delve into the challenges and potential improvements in AI technology, highlighting Sumit's vision for the future of decentralized identity management. You can find Sumit on X/Twitter @Sarkazein7 Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Old School New Tech 00:28 Introducing Automaze: Your Modern Business Partner 01:09 Meet Sumit Vekariya: Innovator in Privacy and Identity 01:37 Exploring ZKREDA: Simplifying Identity Management 03:01 The Future of Verifiable Credentials 05:41 Lean Operations and Smart Tooling 14:02 Balancing Stealth Mode and Growth 14:45 Team Dynamics and Remote Work 16:30 Future Goals and Ambitions 18:35 Final Thoughts and Advice for Founders 20:25 Connect with Sumit Vekariya ----- 🎧 Brought to you by Automaze This podcast is sponsored by Automaze, the fractional CTO partner for founders and operators. Whether you’re building a high-tech MVP or modernizing internal ops with AI and automation, Automaze can help you scale without the overhead of a full-time team. Learn more: automaze.io

    21 min
  2. MAY 8

    Scaling Smart with No-Code Tools and AI w/Yuval Keshtcher

    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 scale UX Writing Hub, including Airtable, Kajabi, ActiveCampaign, and Make.com. Yuval also discusses AI's profound impact on his business operations, dramatically reducing manual tasks and enabling rapid growth.  The episode provides insights into creating a seamless user experience, the importance of content design, and how AI is transforming business operations and user research. Tune in for valuable tips on leveraging modern tools to blend traditional business sense with innovative technology. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 01:01 Meet Yuval Ke: Founder of UX Writing Hub 01:43 The Evolution of UX Writing Hub 03:40 Understanding UX Copywriting 05:20 Building a No-Code Tech Stack 11:29 Automation and AI in Business 21:07 Future of AI and UX Design 25:17 Conclusion and Contact Information You can find Yuval on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/yuvalkesh and at https://UXWritingHub.com ----- 🎧 Brought to you by Automaze This podcast is sponsored by Automaze, the fractional CTO partner for founders and operators. Whether you’re building a high-tech MVP or modernizing internal ops with AI and automation, Automaze can help you scale without the overhead of a full-time team. Learn more: automaze.io

    26 min

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A podcast where 30 years of building production systems meets the chaos of modern software development. Hosted by Ran Aroussi – creator of open-source libraries with tens of millions of monthly installs, now building production AI infrastructure at MUXI. This is where he talks about the tech that actually matters, cuts through the AI hype, and shares what he's learning as he builds autonomous systems that need to work at scale. No fluff. No "thought leadership" BS. No interviews with people selling courses. Just a veteran engineer's take on coding, AI, infrastructure, production systems, and whatever tech catches his attention – from a perspective you won't get from someone who learned to code in 2022. If you're tired of framework-of-the-week syndrome and want the unfiltered truth about what works and what's worth checking out, this is your show. New episodes when there's something worth saying. Not on a schedule. Never will be.