XploVerse Podcast

Atif Tariq

eXploring things that matters | XploVerse Podcast is hosted by Atif Tariq where he eXplore ideas, discussions & solutions related to Entrepreneurship, Self-development, Growth and Life with the top-notch minds of the world | Connect with Atif Tariq : 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@atiftariq 🔗 https://www.tiktok.com/@atiftariqlegacy 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/atiftariqlegacy/ 🔗 https://www.threads.net/@atiftariqlegacy

  1. #15 - From Self-taught Programmer To building Global SaaS ft. Alykhan Jetha | XploVerse Podcast

    05/24/2025

    #15 - From Self-taught Programmer To building Global SaaS ft. Alykhan Jetha | XploVerse Podcast

    In conversation with Alykhan Jetha, CEO of Marketcircle all the way from Toronto, Canada Alykhan Jetha, aka "AJ" is the CEO of Marketcircle, makers of daylite.app. He is a bootstrapped tech entrepreneur. Having arrived to Canada as a refugee, he built a successful business with thousands of customers around the world.The episode revolves around mainly on How he achieved balanced mindset in hustle culture era? From self taught programmer to starting own company. Pivoting from consulting to product based company. How did he decide to start a company? How to navigate rough times? How to avoid burnout?What drives him? Top challenges and pitfalls to avoid? How to deal with Shiny object syndrome? How to find product market fit? Vertical or Horizontal scaling? Entrepreneurial disease? How can people doing full time jobs manage and build their side hustle? and many more. Catch all of these and many more in today's episode #entrepreneurship #business #mindset #worklifebalance #life #xploversepodcast #xploverse #atiftariq #podcastConnect with Alykhan Jetha: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/alykhanjetha • https://www.daylite.appConnect with us: • https://www.facebook.com/atiftariqlegacy• https://www.instagram.com/atiftariqlegacy• https://www.tiktok.com/@atiftariqlegacy• https://www.twitter.com/atiftariqlegacy• https://www.facebook.com/xploversepodcast • https://www.instagram.com/xploversepodcast

    54 min
  2. #13 - Ex Google Head: DeepSeek, AI and what you need to do ft. Chris Hood | XploVerse Podcast

    02/07/2025

    #13 - Ex Google Head: DeepSeek, AI and what you need to do ft. Chris Hood | XploVerse Podcast

    In conversation with Chris Hood, Ex Google - Head of Digital Strategy & Innovation, all the way from Lake forest, USA Chris Hood, a distinguished keynote speaker, strategist, and author, has become a pivotal thought leader in integrating customer success with digital strategy. With over 30 years of experience in business development, Chris has built a reputation for fostering customer-centric cultures. He is the author of ‘Customer Transformation,’ offering deep insights into aligning businesses with evolving customer needs. In 2024, he was recognized as one of the Top 30 Customer Experience Gurus by Global Gurus. His expertise is rooted in his tenure at Google, leading digital strategy initiatives, and his pioneering work in storytelling technologies at major companies like Fox, Disney, Universal, and Electronic Arts. Currently, Chris is advancing his impact by helping small and medium businesses transform through his fractional CxO practice, where he advises in AI, Marketing, CX and Gaming. Additionally, he teaches at Southern New Hampshire University, emphasizing the intersection of business strategies and technology for customer-centric success. The episode revolves around mainly on Deep Seek and What's happening in AI space, Marketing hype of AI, How you can leverage AI? Potential drawbacks and next opportunities, Will AI replace jobs? And what steps you need to take? His books, AI capabilities and where it's heading, AI Agents vs Agentic AI, Automation vs Autonomous, His experience at Google, DeepSeek Privacy Concerns and many more. Catch all of these and many more in today's episode #deepseek #ai #startup #tech #business #xploversepodcast #xploverse #atiftariq #podcast

    47 min
  3. #12 - AI, Startup, Tech and Upwork ft. Vygandas Pliasas | XploVerse Podcast

    01/31/2025

    #12 - AI, Startup, Tech and Upwork ft. Vygandas Pliasas | XploVerse Podcast

    In conversation with Vygandas Pliasas, seasoned Fractional CTO and software development executive with over 18 years of experience. He have specialisation in scaling startups, building dedicated remote teams, and driving technical innovation. With expertise in SaaS, e-commerce, and compliance-driven industries, he helps businesses align their technology with strategic goals, ensuring impactful, sustainable growth. From mentoring engineering leaders to streamlining operations, he empower teams to deliver excellence while cutting costs and boosting performance. The episode revolves around mainly on his life journey, AI, Startups, Where most of the startup lacks in infrastructure , Reason of startup failing, Fundamentals blocks to consider while starting a startup, Sales calls, His most challenging project, Suggestions for people starting on Upwork, Upwork tips and mistakes which people make, Suggestions for newcomers coming into tech and many more. Catch all of these and many more in today's episode #ai #startup #tech #upwork #xploversepodcast #xploverse #atiftariq #podcast Connect with Vygandas: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/vygandas Connect with us: • https://www.facebook.com/atiftariqlegacy • https://www.instagram.com/atiftariqlegacy • https://www.tiktok.com/@atiftariqlegacy • https://www.twitter.com/atiftariqlegacy • https://www.facebook.com/xploversepodcast • https://www.instagram.com/xploversepodcast

    1h 15m
  4. #11 - Building Multinational Company, Angel Investment & Startup ft. Aamir Qutub | XploVerse Podcast

    01/24/2025

    #11 - Building Multinational Company, Angel Investment & Startup ft. Aamir Qutub | XploVerse Podcast

    In conversation with Aamir Qutub, CEO Enterprise Monkey all the way from Australia. He is a tech entrepreneur, award-winning business leader, angel investor and founder of Enterprise Monkey, where he helps businesses and startups scale efficiently with innovative tech and AI solutions. Recognised as the Young Professional of the Year and Business Leader of the Year, Aamir is passionate about simplifying technology for leaders, helping them save time, cut costs, and focus on growth. The episode revolves around mainly on his life journey, his transformation from job to business, Starting challenges of a business and how did he overcome, Fundamentals of Business, His investments and investor perspective, Passive vs Active income, A beginner's guide to business, Solution of freelancers problem of not getting orders, Top things which he look in startup as an investor while doing investment, Why majority of startups fail and where they lack, His top suggestions and many more. Catch all of these and many more in today's episode #business #startup #ai #investment #angelinvestment #xploversepodcast #xploverse #atiftariq #podcast Connect with Aamir: •   / aamirqutub   Connect with us: •   / atiftariqlegacy   •   / atiftariqlegacy   •   / atiftariqlegacy   •   / atiftariqlegacy   •   / xploversepodcast   •   / xploversepodcast

    34 min
  5. #9 - Startup Fundraising by crafting perfect Pitch Deck ft. Sergio Yankovenko | XploVerse Podcast

    01/11/2025

    #9 - Startup Fundraising by crafting perfect Pitch Deck ft. Sergio Yankovenko | XploVerse Podcast

    In conversation with Sergio Yankovenko, seasoned Pitch Deck Consultant all the way from Kiev. He is a seasoned pitch deck consultant helping startups raise more than $560 million in funding. With a portfolio of over 400 projects, he excels in transforming complex startup ideas into compelling, investor-ready presentations. Sergio blends storytelling, data-driven content, and custom design to ensure startups stand out in the competitive funding landscape. He works with startups at various stages, from idea to Series A, providing tailored strategies for crafting pitch decks that resonate with both venture capitalists and angel investors. His approach emphasizes clarity, visual impact, and capturing the essence of a startup's vision within those critical first minutes of a pitch. The episode revolves around mainly on his life journey, Key factors which startup founders needs to consider while making pitch deck, How can we leverage story telling and data in pitch? How he helps startup founders from start to finish? Major mistakes which founders make while pitching their idea. How to pick the right investor? Things to understand/consider while diluting the equity. Success story of Startup which raised $250 Million. Big companies copying the idea, Exit strategy. Top tips for startup founders and many more. Catch all of these and many more in today's episode #xploverse #atiftariq #podcast #startup #fundraising #pitch #pitchdeck #investment #xploversepodcast Connect with Sergio: •   / sergio-y   Connect with us: •   / atiftariqlegacy   •   / atiftariqlegacy   •   / atiftariqlegacy   •   / atiftariqlegacy   •   / xploversepodcast   •   / xploversepodcast

    35 min

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eXploring things that matters | XploVerse Podcast is hosted by Atif Tariq where he eXplore ideas, discussions & solutions related to Entrepreneurship, Self-development, Growth and Life with the top-notch minds of the world | Connect with Atif Tariq : 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@atiftariq 🔗 https://www.tiktok.com/@atiftariqlegacy 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/atiftariqlegacy/ 🔗 https://www.threads.net/@atiftariqlegacy