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The Elevate Media PodcastScaling Smart: Ali Hafizji on AI, Product-Market Fit & Building Agencies That LastIn this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, host Chris Anderson speaks with Ali Hafizji, engineer turned entrepreneur and founder of Wednesday and Tuesday, two innovative agencies. Ali shares his journey from building scalable systems to running product-driven teams focused on AI, customer acquisition, and sustainable growth. He explains how product-market fit applies to both products and services, why most founders plateau, and how to break through by changing yourself and your systems. A must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking to scale with intention and adaptability.Main Talking Points:What product-market fit really means—and how to know wh...2025-07-2129 min
Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture CapitalAli Hafizji from Wednesday on MVP Mistakes and Finding Product-Market FitAli Hafizji is the CEO of Wednesday, an engineering services company specializing in - Data Engineering, Generative AI, and Application Modernization. In this episode, Ali Hafizji, founder of Wednesday, shares how his frustration with clunky banking APIs sparked the idea to launch a high-performance engineering services firm. He dives into building outcome-focused teams, the evolution from MVP to product-market fit, and why founders must shift from intuition to data. Ali unpacks common mistakes startups make post-MVP, tips for leveraging AI tools effectively, and why retention—not vanity metrics—matters most. He also breaks down how India’s unicor...2025-07-0347 min
Ardan Labs PodcastWednesday, Consulting, and Business with Ali HafizjiIn this episode, Ali Hafizji, founder of Wednesday, shares insights into his unique approach to product engineering through a sprint model that emphasizes outcomes over time. He discusses the importance of Agile methodology in adapting to change, the dynamics of client relationships, and the challenges of communication across time zones. He discusses the importance of embracing AI in product development and emphasizes the lessons learned from his experiences.00:00 Introduction00:40 What is Ali Doing Today?04:30 Selling Sprints16:00 Success as a...2025-07-021h 34
An Hour of Innovation with Vit LyoshinHow to Go From MVP to Product Market Fit Without Burning Out | Ali HafizjiWhat happens after you launch your MVP?In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, Vit Lyoshin sits down with Ali Hafizji, founder and CEO of Wednesday Solutions, to explore how startups can go from MVP to product-market fit without burning out. Ali breaks down the common mistakes founders make post-MVP, how to avoid feature bloat, and why lean, AI-native teams are the key to scaling smart. He also shares his unique Vibe Sprints methodology, designed to replace Agile practices with an AI-powered, outcome-driven approach that helps startups move fast and stay focused.Support...2025-06-2745 min
Consulting SpotlightAli Hafizji of Wednesday Solutions: MVP to Market FitIn this episode of Consulting Spotlight, Michael Bernzweig interviews Ali Hafizji, founder of Wednesday Solutions, a professional services agency specializing in AI-driven product engineering. They discuss the journey from MVP to market fit, innovative business models, the role of founders in scaling businesses, and the importance of building effective teams. Ali shares insights on the differences between B2B and B2C strategies, the consultative approach to product strategy, and common challenges faced by founders. The conversation highlights the significance of focusing on meaningful metrics and the impact of effective consulting on business growth.TakeawaysAli...2025-06-2630 min
Product Led Growth Leaders112 - Building Better Teams: How Vibe Coding is Changing the Game in Remote Work with Wednesday Solutions' Ali HafizjiYour host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO of Wednesday Solutions, Ali Hafizji. Ali shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey and explains Wednesday’s unique sprint-based business model, which prioritizes outcomes over hourly billing. Ali discusses how AI-powered "vibe coding" and "wide sprints" boost team productivity and collaboration, the challenges of marketing new products, and the evolving dynamics of remote work.Learn more about Ali's work HERE.Connect with Ali on LinkedIn HERE. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE. 2025-06-1223 min
The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu#480 The Dangerous Gap: Why Startups Fail After MVP – Insights from Ali HafizjiIn this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we’re joined by Ali Hafizji, founder of the product development agency Wednesday, for a candid look into one of the most overlooked phases in startup growth: the dangerous gap between MVP and Product-Market Fit (PMF).We explore why many startups lose momentum after MVP, how to avoid premature scaling, the role of AI in early-stage execution, and what it really takes to survive the chaos between MVP and PMF.💡 Key Takeaways • Why the MVP is just a milesto...2025-06-0735 min
Strap on your BootsZero to CEO: Scale Your Startup Smarter and Faster with Ali HafizjiIn this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with Ali Hafizji, CEO of Wednesday Solutions and an engineer-turned-entrepreneur, about smarter ways to move from MVP to product-market fit without burning out or burning cash. Ali shares insights from building software that handles over a billion customer requests per hour and supporting 10% of India’s unicorns, offering practical advice on how to avoid common post-MVP mistakes, leverage AI and offshore teams, and build high-performing engineering teams that deliver real impact. If you want to learn how to accelerate growth, make better product decisions, and scale smartly in today’s comp...2025-05-1917 min
A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the worldAGL 409: Ali HafizjiAbout Ali
Ali is an engineer-turned-entrepreneur who thrives at the intersection of technology and business. Early in his career, he built software for startups, scaleups, and enterprises, working on systems capable of handling over a billion customer requests an hour. These weren't just technical feats—they were lessons in solving real-world problems through engineering.
It didn't take Ali long to realize his true passion was entrepreneurship. He had an instinct for breaking down businesses, understanding how they worked, and spotting opportunities to create value. By 2013, he identified problems he could confidently solve and started building ventures around them.
Today We Ta...2025-03-2127 min
Breaking UnevenSilicon Valley emphasises on getting the team right - Ali Hafizji & Mac Chherawalla | Ep 28Breaking Uneven is a speaker series with young entrepreneurs to gain insights into how their organisations are breaking the norms and changing the status quo every day.
Wednesday is an engineering services company. They provide services in Data Engineering, Generative & Applied AI, and Application Modernization. They partner with mid-sized companies and enterprises to solve their most ambitious engineering challenges.
Tuesday is a Webflow consulting, design, and development firm. Brands around the globe trust them to help them design and build websites, landing pages, and e-commerce stores.
Get in touch - breakingunevenpodcast@gmail.com2023-08-201h 00
The Wednesday ShowInside Grip Invest: Decoding The RevolutionJoin us on the latest episode of the Wednesday Show as we unravel the fascinating story of Grip Invest, alongside its visionary Co-Founder, Aashish Jindal.
Grip Invest is a technology-driven, investor-first digital platform that brings forth a curated selection of non-market-linked alternative investment opportunities, redefining wealth creation for all.
Powered by data and technology, Grip Invest is committed to delivering a seamless investor experience. This episode unravels the inspiring story behind Grip Invest, from its humble beginnings to its transformative role in the financial landscape.
Tune in to this episode and prepare to...2023-08-0945 min
The Wednesday ShowInside Multipl's Invest to Spend Movement with Co-Founder Paddy RaghavanIn our latest episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Paddy Raghavan, the co-founder of Multipl. Multipl has a unique Save Now Buy Later product. The consumption ecosystem is driving people to spend money they don't have. Multipl helps consumers save on planned purchases, life insurance premiums, or a vacation. Paddy has a wealth of experience in strategy, marketing, cloud computing, and big data.
Tune in to hear how Paddy and his team at Multipl are revolutionizing how people manage their finances and how their innovative approach is helping individuals achieve financial freedom. This episode will...2023-07-0443 min
The Wednesday ShowInside Intangles: Exploring the Journey with CTO Neil UnadkatIn our latest episode, we're joined by Neil Unadkat, the CTO of Intangles. Intangles is revolutionizing the automobile industry with their digital twin concept. Tune in to hear how Intangles utilizes physics-based analytics and deep learning to simulate real world environments in a virtual world, harnessing real-time analytics and predictive data for better control and maintenance of vehicles.
This episode will take you through the Intangles team's journey from experimentation to stumbling upon a problem and then revolutionising the industry forever. We got together to share experiences and lessons, both the negative and the positive. So you...2023-05-221h 25
The Wednesday ShowTeams that WinA good team can be the disrupting factor that your business needs. On the Fifth episode of the Wednesday Show, Ali and Mac talk about building and nurturing teams that win and share ways that worked well for them while establishing a founding team. 2023-04-0719 min
The Wednesday ShowPricing, Consulting & Customers AcquisitionThe software industry where CHANGE is the only constant. On the Fourth episode of the Wednesday Show Ali and Mac talk about pricing strategies in a dynamic industry like software development and provide a framework to judge if a software agency is worth it.2021-06-0213 min
The Wednesday ShowBusting The MVP MythOn the third episode of the Wednesday Show Ali and Mac dive deep into a discussion about MVPs, their significance and debunking some common myths around them.
Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter: https://linktr.ee/WednesdaySolutions
Wednesday Solutions website: wednesday.is2021-04-2314 min
The Wednesday ShowHow to balance time & avoid procrastiworkingOn the second episode of the Wednesday Show Ali and Mac talk about 'procrastiworking'. What causes it and tips to avoid it.
With so much information coming your way, the digital age strips you away from deep work. They also discuss how you can balance your time in such an environment and have a productive day.
Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter: https://linktr.ee/WednesdaySolution2021-03-2711 min
The Wednesday ShowYin & YangIn this episode, Mac and Ali talk about Product and Project Management.2020-11-1111 min