The Founder`s Code

Shamil Malachiyev
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The Founder's Code is for entrepreneurs, builders, and visionaries at every stage of their journey. Building a startup isn't easy—it’s filled with hard choices, constant struggles, and moments of uncertainty. Join me, Shamil Malachiyev, founder of FluidLabs, as I openly share my own journey of building my IT consultancy, learning weekly from honest conversations with some of the world’s most successful founders. We cover the tough stuff that all founders face: finding the right co-founders, hiring C-level talent, scaling your business, overcoming limiting beliefs, and even managing the mental

  1. 22H AGO

    He Dropped Out and Didn't Study Tech. Now He Runs a Global API Empire | James Hirst | Tyke.io

    In this episode of Founder’s Code, James Hirst — the co-founder and COO of tyke.io. James shares his unconventional journey of being a university dropout with no technical background who went on to help build a global API management platform used by some of the world's biggest institutions.We discuss why chasing VC funding headlines often leads to catastrophic business decisions , why corporate "hybrid" work turns remote employees into excluded freelancers , and how giving your core product away for free is actually the ultimate enterprise growth hack. James also explains why the rise of AI and LLMs means traditional coding skills are becoming far less important than creative problem-solving.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tyk and Its Role in API Management02:52 James Hearst's Background and Growing Up in the UK05:49 Cultural Differences in Business Practices: UK vs. US08:39 Bootstrapping vs. VC Funding: A Founder's Perspective11:59 The Importance of Attention and Decision-Making in Business14:48 The Open Source Model: Benefits and Business Strategies17:34 Navigating the Open Source Landscape and Licensing20:45 Building Trust with Enterprise Clients through Open Source23:40 The Future of Open Source in Business29:44 Co-Founding Relationships: The Dynamics of Partnership30:47 The Journey Begins: From Consultancy to Co-Founding33:54 Navigating Tough Conversations: The Co-Founder Dynamic38:57 Building a Remote-First Culture: Challenges and Strategies44:13 The Evolution of James: Lessons from Founding Tyke51:23 Understanding Team Dynamics: Communication and Profiling52:45 The Future of Technology: APIs and LLMs01:00:05 Advice for Aspiring Technologists: Embrace Problem Solving👇 CONNECT WITH JAMES HIRSTJames Hirst ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirstys/Tyk ► https://tyk.io/ 👇 CONNECT WITH SHAMILShamil Malachiyev ► www.linkedin.com/in/shamilmalachiyevFluidLabs ► https://fluidlabs.tech/🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered conversations with the founders and engineers building the future of tech.#FoundersCode #TechStartups #Bootstrapping #OpenSource #RemoteWork #AI #APIs #Entrepreneurship

    1h 4m
  2. Reevaluating the AI Narrative: Moving From Hype to Utility | Luke Hinds | Always Further, Inc.

    FEB 21

    Reevaluating the AI Narrative: Moving From Hype to Utility | Luke Hinds | Always Further, Inc.

    Everyone is waiting for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) to arrive, but what if the entire narrative is a massive delusion? In this episode of Founder’s Code, we sit down with Luke Hinds, creator of Sigstore (the cybersecurity tech used by Google and GitHub) and CEO of Always Further. Luke drops some hard truths that shatter the mainstream AI hype, explaining why AGI is fundamentally misunderstood and why fully autonomous AI agents will never actually work without a "human in the loop." But there is a very real danger happening right now: cognitive atrophy. We discuss how AI coding tools are destroying the intuition of junior developers, why human trust cannot be automated by machines, and why the gritty "inflatable boxer" mindset is the only way to survive the tech startup world. Chapters 00:00 The Rise of AI and Its Challenges 04:55 Understanding AGI and Its Implications 09:38 The Role of Humans in an AI-Driven World 14:43 Automation: Opportunities and Limitations 19:13 Lessons from Childhood and Entrepreneurship 24:31 The Importance of Resilience and Self-Development 29:19 Influences Beyond Family: Mentors and Life Lessons 31:36 Influential Figures in Life 36:52 The Importance of Perseverance 44:35 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 48:07 Support Systems and Their Impact 51:21 Qualities of True Friends 53:22 The Transactional Nature of Relationships 54:53 AI's Role in Personal Development 01:01:24 Navigating the Future with AI 👇 CONNECT WITH LUKE Luke Hinds ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukehinds/ Always Further ► https://alwaysfurther.ai/ 👇 CONNECT WITH SHAMIL Shamil Malachiyev ► www.linkedin.com/in/shamilmalachiyev FluidLabs ► https://fluidlabs.tech/

    1h 6m
  3. Agent Orchestration: The New "Full Stack" in 2026 | Mike Piccolo founder of Motia Dev

    FEB 13

    Agent Orchestration: The New "Full Stack" in 2026 | Mike Piccolo founder of Motia Dev

    In this episode of Founder's Code, Mike Piccolo — founder of Motia Dev, talks about the uncomfortable shift most founders are ignoring. He went from sweeping construction sites to orchestrating AI for enterprise. He lived through the framework wars. He knows that "learning to code" isn't the safety net it used to be. This conversation isn’t about AI hype or the latest tools. It’s about what happens when the cost of building software drops to zero, and the only leverage left is your ability to endure pain. We talk about: 🔹 why the "AI Engineer" title is often meaningless 🔹 why the traditional SaaS business model is breaking 🔹 how a "chip on your shoulder" fuels more success than passion 🔹 why OpenAI downtime is now a national security threat 🔹 why physical labor taught him more about startups than college This episode isn’t about how to use AI. It’s about how to survive the paradigm shift it’s creating.

    57 min
  4. The Co-Founder Test: Don’t Sign Until You Ask This One Question | Clara Bernardes | Biorce

    JAN 26

    The Co-Founder Test: Don’t Sign Until You Ask This One Question | Clara Bernardes | Biorce

    In this episode, we sit down with Clara Bernardes, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Biorce. Clara and her team are on a mission to implode the pharmaceutical industry from the inside out by cutting the time it takes to bring life-saving drugs to market in half.We dive deep into the Founder’s Code: from the heartbreaking personal tragedy that served as the company’s "Patient Zero" to the controversial ethics of co-founding with a spouse and why you must be willing to fire the people you love to save the mission. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Biorce and the Pharmaceutical Industry01:55 The Lengthy Drug Development Process06:09 Clara's Journey as a Founder08:27 Personal Experiences Shaping Professional Goals11:30 The Impact of Personal Loss on Business Motivation18:31 Finding Purpose in Adversity21:00 The Challenges of Founding a Startup23:58 Working with a Spouse: Pros and Cons27:49 Navigating Relationships in a Startup34:00 Friendship vs. Business: A Controversial Topic34:26 Building a Company Culture43:34 Navigating Fundraising Challenges54:16 Choosing the Right Investors01:00:22 Vision for the Future of Healthcare👇 CONNECT WITH CLARAClara Bernardes ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/claramjbernardes/Biorce ► https://www.biorce.com/ 👇 CONNECT WITH SHAMILShamil Malachiyev ► www.linkedin.com/in/shamilmalachiyevFluidLabs ► https://fluidlabs.tech/🎙 LISTEN to The Founder’s Code onSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7v6YOQ77R1xzbOiiHsDawdApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-s-code/id1797768317🔔 Subscribe to The Founder’s Code for more deep dives into the minds of world-class builders.

    1h 7m
  5. What It Really Takes To Succeed In 2026 | Patrick Smith - Founder of Zally

    JAN 16

    What It Really Takes To Succeed In 2026 | Patrick Smith - Founder of Zally

    In this episode of The Founder’s Code, Shamil Malachiyev sits down with Patrick Smith, a serial entrepreneur who faced 11 failed ventures before the age of 25. Today, Patrick is the founder of Zally, an applied AI research lab that is revolutionizing digital security by turning human behavior into "digital body language" for continuous authentication. Patrick shares his incredible journey from scaling a DJ business to 1,000 jobs a year and exiting at age 18, to the brutal lessons learned from losing everything. We also dive deep into his "founder-athlete" lifestyle, including his 3:45 AM wake-up routine, carnivore diet, and the stoic mindset required to "dance in the rain" when things go wrong. Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Patrick Smith 02:22 Understanding Behavior and AI in Authentication 05:14 The Ideation Process Behind Zali08:28 Lessons from Early Entrepreneurship 11:28 The DJ Business and Scaling Success 14:29 Motivations and Influences in Entrepreneurship 17:30 Reflections on Personal Growth and Goals 19:58 The Importance of Self-Care and Routine 34:20 Embracing Challenges and Growth 35:46 The Power of Reflection and Creativity 37:24 Finding Focus Amidst Noise 40:52 Time Management and Productivity Techniques 42:45 Building Self-Confidence and Persistence 45:29 Navigating Loneliness as a Founder 50:31 The Importance of Community and Support 51:57 Controlling What You Can Control 53:54 Understanding Your Superpower 👇 CONNECT WITH PATRICK Patrick Smith ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmoesmith/ Zally ► https://www.zally.com/ 👇 CONNECT WITH SHAMIL Shamil Malachiyev ► www.linkedin.com/in/shamilmalachiyev FluidLabs ► https://fluidlabs.tech/ 🔔 Subscribe to The Founder’s Code for more deep dives into the minds of world-class builders. #Entrepreneurship #Zally #Cybersecurity #FounderMindset #AI #SuccessFactors #StartupLife #Biohacking #Resilience

    1h 8m
  6. The Business AI Was Supposed to Kill | Janus Klok Matthesen | Pixelz

    JAN 9

    The Business AI Was Supposed to Kill | Janus Klok Matthesen | Pixelz

    In this episode of Founder's Code, Janus Klack-Matysen, Co-Founder & CDO of Pixelz, breaks down what actually happens when AI enters the core of your business — not as a tool, but as a direct competitor. Pixelz operates in a category many believed AI would wipe out first.Instead of fighting it, they rebuilt their model so AI became a multiplier, not a replacement.In this conversation, we cover:– Why some AI campaigns cost more than traditional production — and why brands still choose them– What AI really breaks inside a business (and what it doesn’t)– How Pixelz shifted from manual work to a human + AI operating system– Why “AI will make everything cheaper” is a misleading narrative– How to think about AI as infrastructure, not a shortcutThis is not an AI hype episode. It’s a real story about business pressure, structural change, and scaling through disruption.🎧 Watch the full episode to understand what AI actually changes — and how to build on top of it, instead of being replaced. 👇 CONNECT WITH JANUSJanus Klok Matthesen ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/janusklok/Pixelz ► https://www.pixelz.com/👇 CONNECT WITH SHAMILShamil Malachiyev ► www.linkedin.com/in/shamilmalachiyevFluidLabs ► https://fluidlabs.tech/ 🎙 LISTEN to The Founder’s Code on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7v6YOQ77R1xzbOiiHsDawdApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-s-code/id1797768317 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell so you don’t miss the next episode.

    1h 10m
  7. From IBM to Founder: The Skills That Actually Matter | Laura Loughran | Factor Form

    12/29/2025

    From IBM to Founder: The Skills That Actually Matter | Laura Loughran | Factor Form

    In this episode of Founder’s Code, Laura Loughran — CEO & Founder of Factor Form and former product manager at IBM — talks about the real transition from corporate to CEO.We discuss leadership, solo founding, pressure that comes with ownership, people decisions, and why corporate experience doesn’t fully prepare you for building and running a company.This episode is for founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, product managers, and professionals thinking about leaving corporate to start a business.

    1h 5m
  8. How AI Exposes Bad Founders (and Makes Good Ones Unstoppable) | David Youssefnia | Uplevel

    12/09/2025

    How AI Exposes Bad Founders (and Makes Good Ones Unstoppable) | David Youssefnia | Uplevel

    In this episode, David Youssefnia shares insights on the challenges founders face, emphasizing the importance of understanding team dynamics, emotional resilience, and the evolving role of AI in startups. He discusses the significance of founder market fit, the emotional ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and the value of building effective advisory boards to navigate the complexities of startup life.

    1h 3m
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The Founder's Code is for entrepreneurs, builders, and visionaries at every stage of their journey. Building a startup isn't easy—it’s filled with hard choices, constant struggles, and moments of uncertainty. Join me, Shamil Malachiyev, founder of FluidLabs, as I openly share my own journey of building my IT consultancy, learning weekly from honest conversations with some of the world’s most successful founders. We cover the tough stuff that all founders face: finding the right co-founders, hiring C-level talent, scaling your business, overcoming limiting beliefs, and even managing the mental

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  • Creator
    Shamil Malachiyev
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shamil Malachiyev
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