Shows
0 to 1From O-1 Visa to Startups: A Guide for International Students and Founders in the USIn this episode, hosts Aashna Doshi & Rayan Dabbagh sit down with Soundarya Balasubramani — author, entrepreneur, and founder of Unshackled, a community for immigrants in the U.S.We explore the harsh realities international students face navigating U.S. immigration, from the uncertainty of job hunts to the broken pathways of the O-1 visa. Soundarya opens up about her own journey. Going from an O-1 denial, to finally securing approval, and the strategies she used to build a strong case.She also shares why she started Unshackled, the impact of her books (Admitted, Unshackled, A Thousand Da...
2025-08-2234 min
0 to 1How Georgia Tech’s President Thinks About AI, Modern Education, and Training Students for the FutureIn this episode, hosts Aashna Doshi & Rayan Dabbagh sit down with Dr. Ángel Cabrera — the President of Georgia Tech, recently ranked the #1 public university in the U.S. for return on investment.We explore how Dr. Cabrera is helping Georgia Tech stay ahead of the curve in an era where technology—especially AI—is evolving faster than ever. From partnering with NVIDIA to build an AI supercomputer for students, to rethinking how faculty teach in an AI-native world, this episode dives deep into the future of education.Dr. Cabrera shares what makes Georgia Tech grads stand o...
2025-08-0116 min
0 to 1How Google VP Jeanine Banks Thinks About AI Agents, Open Source, and Building for BillionsIn this episode, hosts Aashna Doshi & Rayan Dabbagh sit down with Jeanine Banks — Vice President and GM of DeveloperX and Developer Relations at Google. Jeanine leads the teams behind Firebase, Flutter, Dart, and Google’s open-source strategy, shaping how developers around the world build products for billions of users.We explore how Jeanine went from studying computer science and launching healthcare-focused startups to driving developer tools at AWS and Google. She shares how Google decides what to open source, why software development still needs a human touch, and what it’s really like launching new AI-powered tools like G...
2025-07-1136 min
0 to 1From Microsoft to Sold-Out Comedy Shows — Austin Nasso on Socially Inept & Building a FollowingIn this episode, hosts Aashna Doshi & Rayan Dabbagh sit down with Austin Nasso — comedian, content creator, and founder of Socially Inept, the touring comedy show that roasts tech culture. Austin went from being a Microsoft software engineer to selling out venues across North America with sharp, irreverent jokes about the industry he used to work in.We explore how Austin accidentally landed a six-figure job at Microsoft with no internships, why he stayed just long enough to vest his stock, and how he built Socially Inept from small shows in Seattle to a cult comedy brand. Austin al...
2025-06-2926 min
0 to 1AWS VP Jeff Barr on AI Agents, Vibe Coding & Building a Career That LastsIn this episode, hosts Aashna Doshi & Rayan Dabbagh sit down with Jeff Barr, Vice President and Chief Evangelist at AWS — and one of the most recognizable voices in cloud computing. Jeff has been in tech since the '70s and helped shape AWS from its earliest services like S3 and EC2 to today’s AI-first future.We explore how Jeff went from East Coast tech outsider to becoming the face of AWS innovation, what he learned from decades of writing 3,000+ blog posts, and why being "more than zero" knowledgeable about emerging tech gives you an edge. Jeff also...
2025-06-1232 min
0 to 1Building BobaTalks in Public while Hiring for Amazon — The Jeff Nguyen StoryIn this episode, hosts Aashna Doshi and Rayan Dabbagh sit down with Jeff Nguyen, University Recruiter at Amazon and founder of BobaTalks, a growing community built in public to support students breaking into tech.Jeff shares his journey from studying business to recruiting in Big tech, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at what actually helps candidates stand out. He breaks down common mistakes, what authenticity in interviews really looks like, and how networking can open doors, especially for students and new grads.
2025-05-2932 min
0 to 1From Big Tech to Startups to 1M+ Followers — with Carter Abdallah (@Baxate)In this episode, hosts Aashna Doshi and Rayan Dabbagh sit down with Carter Abdallah, Software Engineer at NVIDIA, former founding engineer, and creator with over 1M+ followers across social media.Carter shares his journey from student to NVIDIA, offering insights on navigating rejections, building your personal brand, and why networking and risk-taking matter early in your tech career.
2025-05-2239 min
0 to 1Inside the Mind of Microsoft's Director of AI — Gabriela de Queiroz Talks AI's FutureIn this episode, hosts Aashna Doshi and Rayan Dabbagh dive into the world of AI with Gabriela de Queiroz, Director of AI at Microsoft and founder of R-Ladies and AI Inclusive.Gabriela shares her inspiring journey from Brazil to Silicon Valley and dives deep into topics such as the transformative potential of AI across healthcare, finance, and advertising. The conversation explores how startups utilize AI to scale rapidly, discuss critical aspects like ethical considerations, regulations, security concerns, and the role of AI agents in automating and enhancing user experiences.
2025-05-1438 min