PreVetted Podcast

Christa Guglielmelli is the powerhouse CEO of Magnetic Magnificent Events & Incentives. With over two decades of experience in hospitality, event planning, and sales, Christa has built a thriving business specializing in unforgettable weddings, impactful corporate events, and exclusive incentive travel.In this episode of the PreVetted Podcast, Christa shares the origin story of her company, the lessons learned from her most challenging and rewarding events, and what makes an experience truly world-class. From handling celebrity weddings and crisis management during power outages to transforming warehouses into red carpet venues, Christa walks us through the creativity, logistics, and heart behind every event.We also explore the power of incentive travel, the challenges of post-pandemic corporate planning, and how she balances motherhood and entrepreneurship with grace. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek into exciting upcoming projects—including her podcast Being Magnificent, a children’s book, a wellness retreat, and a comedy show.This episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and inspiration from someone who turns chaos into elegance—and events into lifelong memories.About Christa:- 🌐 Website: www.magneticmagnificent.com- 📺 YouTube: @MagneticMagnificentEvents- 📸 Instagram: @magnetic_magnificent_eventsAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Krista Guglielmelli01:06 The Birth of Magnetic Magnificent Events02:32 Defining a World-Class Event04:29 The Importance of Guest Experience07:19 Memorable Events and Challenges10:18 Planning Destination Events12:18 Popular Travel Destinations18:27 Challenges in Corporate Event Planning20:02 Understanding Incentive Travel as a Business Tool23:44 Balancing Creativity and Logistics in Event Planning32:06 Navigating Challenges in Event Execution40:52 Future Plans and Innovations in Event Management

Joseph Nagle from Pando Electric, shares how the company is revolutionizing EV charging for apartment buildings and condos with their simple yet ingenious socket-based approach. As an industry veteran with over a decade in the EV charging space, Joseph explains how Pando's solution addresses common issues like cable theft, maintenance costs, and power management while providing reliable charging access for residents. Learn about the company's "Apple quality" safety features, their roadmap for bidirectional charging capability, and how their technology can help flatten electricity demand curves. Joseph also discusses his experiences at Microsoft and Nokia, offering fascinating insights into product development and corporate innovation strategies.About Joseph:https://www.pandoelectric.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/josnagle/About Federico Ramallo:Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.💼https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/🌐 https://densitylabs.io✅ https://prevetted.aiAbout PreVetted Podcast:🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcastCHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction to Joseph Nagle and Pando Electric01:54 - Joseph's background and journey to San Francisco tech03:44 - Discussion of San Francisco's innovation ecosystem05:00 - How Pando Electric simplifies EV charging with socket-based solution08:17 - The problem with traditional charging stations and cable maintenance11:43 - "Apple quality" safety features built into Pando's charging solution15:20 - Benefits for property owners and building managers17:42 - How Pando's solution works with different electric vehicles20:32 - Understanding charging levels and specifications25:05 - Safety certifications and why they matter (UL, CSA, OCPP compliance)31:34 - Comparing EV driving experience with traditional vehicles38:26 - Addressing range anxiety and charging infrastructure42:03 - Future-proofing with the NEMA standard connector45:08 - Power management capabilities and building integration52:13 - The transition to bidirectional charging and grid integration58:26 - The competitive dynamics at Microsoft and product development lessons1:03:12 - Closing thoughts on EV technology evolution

Stephen Klein, Founder & CEO of Curiouser.AI, Harvard MBA, and Berkeley instructor, joins the PreVetted Podcast to challenge the way we think about artificial intelligence and its role in shaping our future. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top 1% Voice in AI, Klein is on a mission to flip the script: instead of humans prompting AI, his vision is AI prompting humans: What he calls Reflective AI™.In this conversation, Klein shares how his journey from leading innovation at the world’s largest law firm to founding Curiouser.AI was sparked by a troubling realization: society was outsourcing its ability to think. Generative AI promised speed and convenience but risked diminishing imagination and critical thought. Klein decided to build an AI that asks better questions, pushing people to think more deeply, articulate why their work matters, and imagine boldly.He explains how Curiouser.AI’s first use case focuses on entrepreneurs and small businesses—the true engine of job creation. With 90% of small businesses failing within 5–7 years, Klein envisions an AI “co-founder” that democratizes access to world-class strategy, marketing, and growth expertise at a fraction of the cost. Instead of charging $25,000 per month like top consulting firms, his platform makes the same level of strategic insight available for $25. The result: improving the odds of survival even slightly could mean hundreds of thousands of new jobs.Klein also offers a candid critique of today’s AI industry. While companies like OpenAI and Anthropic chase scale at massive losses, he highlights the dangers of what he calls the “automation myth”—the false promise that AI can immediately replace jobs. He argues that error rates and hallucinations make generative AI unreliable for full automation, but powerful as an augmentation tool to enhance human work. He points out that many corporate layoffs attributed to AI are more about PR and stock price boosts than real efficiencies.The conversation dives into venture capital incentives, the hype cycle around AI, and why Klein has chosen to bootstrap his company rather than chase traditional VC funding. Instead, he’s exploring crowdfunding as a way to let customers and supporters invest directly, aligning incentives with the entrepreneurs he serves. Despite a small team, Curiouser.AI is already profitable with strong margins—an anomaly in today’s AI landscape.This episode is a masterclass in vision and philosophy. Klein challenges us to rethink AI not as a replacement for human ingenuity, but as a tool to elevate it. He believes the future belongs to those who can still see the invisible, imagine boldly, and dream audaciously—and that AI, designed differently, can help us do exactly that.About Stephen Klein- https://curiouser.aiAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Reflective AI and Curioser AI01:13 The Inspiration Behind Curioser AI04:28 Job Creation and the Role of Small Businesses07:27 Challenges with Institutional Investors10:42 Bootstrapping vs. Venture Capital12:15 Crowdfunding as a New Approach13:42 AI's Impact on Job Markets15:39 The Myth of Job Replacement by AI21:12 The Reliability of AI and Its Limitations25:00 The Financial Incentives Behind AI Implementation25:46 Investing in Future Growth28:17 The Role of Small Businesses in Economic Growth29:40 Capitalism with a Social Mission31:17 The Financial Challenges of AI Companies33:38 Market Mania and Economic Bubbles36:51 Bootstrapping and Real Value Creation39:21 Finding Purpose in Entrepreneurship

Phi Pham is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Building Beats, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people through DJing, digital music production, and creative workshops that integrate entrepreneurial, leadership, and life skills. Since its founding in 2009, Building Beats has reached thousands of youth across New York, Los Angeles, and beyond, helping them discover their creative voice while preparing them for success far outside the music studio.In this episode, Phi shares how his journey as a DJ and music producer led him to see DJs not only as entertainers but as community organizers—bringing people together, sparking movements, and building culture. That perspective became the foundation for Building Beats, where music becomes both a passion and a tool for personal growth.Phi reflects on the early challenges of launching a music-focused nonprofit, including shifting from a grant-giving vision to hands-on teaching and building sustainable models where schools directly invest in programming. By approaching the nonprofit like a small business—treating schools and students as clients—Building Beats ensures accountability, quality, and long-term impact.We also dive into the role of technology in shaping music education: from the days of Winamp, CDs, and mashups, to the rise of MP3s, Serato, and social media, and now into a future transformed by AI music tools. Phi explains how technology continually reshapes DJ culture and how Building Beats adapts, ensuring that youth learn not only music but also digital fluency and resilience.A highlight of our conversation is the story of Jada, a student from Far Rockaway who began as a high school participant and eventually became a teacher and leader for Building Beats’ Los Angeles programs. Stories like hers illustrate how music workshops can grow into pathways of leadership, mentorship, and community change.Phi emphasizes that impact isn’t just about numbers: It’s about transformation. Whether working with students in schools, youth in transitional housing, or young people navigating the justice system, Building Beats creates spaces where passion meets possibility. The organization also embraces cultural relevancy, designing lessons around artists, platforms, and trends that resonate with students today—from TikTok challenges to K-pop and anime.Looking forward, Phi envisions a “Building Beats University”—a place where learning is driven by passion, whether in music, skateboarding, design, or digital creation. With unlimited resources, he would scale interest-based education that empowers students to “learn what they love until they love to learn.”This episode is an inspiring look at how music, technology, and community can combine to shape the next generation of leaders. Phi reminds us that while algorithms and AI may influence creativity, authentic human connection and shared passion will always remain at the heart of transformation.About Phi Pham- https://buildingbeats.org/About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Building Beats and Its Mission07:00 Transformative Stories: Impact on Students09:24 Challenges in Nonprofit Music Education12:57 The Role of Music in Life Skills Development17:56 Sustainability and Business Mindset in Nonprofits22:00 Impactful Partnerships and Collaborations22:50 Transformative Impact on Students' Lives29:40 Engaging the Next Generation36:04 Building a Community of Creatives41:55 The Soundtrack of Building Beats

In this episode of the PreVetted Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tanguy Chau, Founder and CEO of Paxton, the AI-powered legal platform making waves in the industry by helping lawyers work 10x more efficiently.With a PhD from MIT and a background in engineering, venture capital, and early-stage investments in groundbreaking companies like Ironclad, Tanguy brings a rare blend of technical precision and business insight to the world of legal tech.We dive deep into: • The broken state of traditional legal research and why Boolean queries are holding law firms back • How Paxton eliminates AI “hallucinations” to ensure 100% citation accuracy in legal work • Why legal-specific AI models are the future — and how they protect sensitive client data • The three pillars of Paxton’s platform: legal research, document analysis, and rapid drafting • The secrets behind finding product–market fit in complex industries • Patterns Tanguy has seen in successful legal tech startups from his years as an investor • His vision for the next 5 years of AI in law and why ignoring AI could become an ethical breach for lawyersWhether you’re a solo attorney, part of a small law firm, or working inside an AmLaw 100 giant, this conversation is packed with insights on how AI can transform your legal practice making it faster, safer, and more cost-effective than ever.Learn more about Tanguy Chau and Paxton:- https://paxton.aiAbout Federico Ramallo:Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.aiPreVetted Podcast:- https://prevetted.ai/podcast- https://x.com/PrevettedPod- https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Paxton AI and Its Vision01:57 Challenges in Legal Research06:30 Expanding Features Beyond Legal Research08:44 Understanding Hallucination in Legal AI14:07 Ensuring Citation Accuracy in Legal AI16:41 Differentiating Paxton AI from Competitors18:23 Accessibility for All Law Firms21:25 The Future of AI in the Legal Industry23:31 Advice for Law Firms on AI Adoption29:28 Insights on Successful Legal Tech Startups35:41 Customer Research for Product Development38:16 Future Developments for Paxton AI

Tara Maddala, Founder & CEO of Pandora Bio, joins us to explore how smartphone signals, wearables, and emoji-simple check-ins can spot early shifts in student mental health and nudge the right next step. We talk privacy-first design (individual data stays with the student), campus-level insights, and why limiting recommendations to three clinically vetted options prevents overwhelm. Tara explains how a biostatistician’s rigor—study design, bias control, real-world evidence—translates from cancer diagnostics to digital mental health, and why catching changes “upstream” matters. We also unpack social-media incentives, cultural differences in support systems, and the power of small, hopeful actions.Tara has a PhD in Statistics and 25+ years across pharma, biotech, and genomic diagnostics. She builds cross-disciplinary teams and ML-based personalized diagnostics from feasibility through commercialization. With Pandora Bio, she’s applying that playbook to empower young adults on their mental-health journey.Learn more about Tara Maddala:- https://pandorabio.com- https://www.linkedin.com/company/pandora-bio-inc/- https://www.instagram.com/pandora.bio/About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Dr. Tara Madala and Pandora Bio00:59 Understanding the Mental Health Crisis Among Young Adults04:12 The Role of Technology in Mental Health Solutions08:46 Empowering Students Through Personalized Resources12:36 Cultural Differences in Support Systems for Young Adults15:05 Normalization of Mental Health Issues and Seeking Help20:32 Early Detection and Proactive Mental Health Strategies23:49 Gathering Mental Health Data26:28 Personalization in Mental Health Solutions28:52 Implementing Meet Pandora in Colleges30:40 The Meaning Behind the Name 'Pandora'32:02 The Role of Hope in Mental Health32:57 Future Availability of Meet Pandora34:00 Goals and Milestones for Pandora Bio37:59 Her Biostatistics Backbone40:47 The Importance of Early Detection in Mental Health

Narasimha Krishnakumar explains how QuantMomo translates institutional-grade factor models into simple, rules-based portfolios that everyday investors can follow. He breaks down the “why” behind momentum, all-weather, and value strategies, emphasizing process over hunches: position sizing, risk controls, and a clear rebalance cadence. By connecting directly to a user’s brokerage, QuantMomo helps investors execute consistently and reduce the stress that comes from discretionary, emotion-driven decisions.Narasimha is a hands-on technologist and financial strategist with 15+ years of experience in software engineering, product development, and algorithmic trading. Currently he is serving as the part-time CEO of QuantMomo, where he architected and deployed multi-strategy, rule-based systems across U.S. and Indian markets using real-time data pipelines and execution layers.About Narasimha Krishnakumar:- https://quantmomo.comAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to QuantMomo and Nara Narasimha Krishanakumar04:14 Exploring the Indian vs. US Market Dynamics09:07 Investment Opportunities in the Indian Market13:44 Understanding Rules-Based Investing Strategies20:01 Understanding Rules-Based Investment Strategies24:25 The Role of Backtesting in Investment28:23 Navigating Investor Emotions and Market Drawdowns33:48 Position Sizing and Risk Management40:14 The Future of Financial Coaching with AI

Linda Baker has guided hundreds of devoted clients since 2003 through the biggest financial milestones of their lives—always with a blend of genuine care and strategic, forward-thinking execution. A former director of finance who oversaw marketing events at the Silicon Valley Business Journal, Linda brings uncommon rigor to every transaction: innovative marketing, design sense, and tech savvy on the sell side; a visionary, collaborative approach on the buy side that helps clients see potential in neighborhoods and properties they might have overlooked. It’s why her repeat-and-referral flywheel keeps spinning—and why she founded Milestone Realty in 2021 to deliver a more vibrant, client-first experience.Linda Baker shares how authenticity, clear communication, and “high-road” ethics earn trust that lasts decades. We dig into her negotiation tactics, contract discipline, and the Silicon Valley practice of upfront inspections to reduce surprises. She explains how to set healthy boundaries in a 24/7 business, why “location, lifestyle, and livability” beats checkbox shopping, and how a timely nudge—grounded in trust—can help clients seize the home that truly fits. Along the way, we touch on market shifts (inventory rising, buyers pausing), pricing realities, and practical advice for first-time buyers, emotional sellers, and new agents learning the craft. Linda is a YWCA Tribute to Women and Industry honoree; outside work she’s with her husband, two sons, and two dogs—often at their mountain getaway, Baker’s Acres—playing games, traveling, or savoring a chilled glass of wine.What you’ll learn with Linda Baker • How to market a listing with design, data, and story to attract the right buyers • When (and how) to guide hesitant clients toward the decision they already want • The “location, lifestyle & livability” framework for smarter home choices • Why upfront inspections and contract rigor prevent renegotiation drama • Boundary-setting tactics that keep you responsive and sane in a 24/7 businessAbout Linda Baker:- http://www.remilestone.comAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Linda Baker and Her Journey02:47 Launching Milestone Realty: A Personal Milestone05:37 The Importance of Client Relationships08:29 Building Trust Through Genuine Care11:31 Navigating the Real Estate Market14:02 The Sensory Experience of Home Buying17:03 Funny and Impactful Stories in Real Estate20:06 Advice for Success in Competitive Markets22:46 Guiding Clients Through Their Decisions25:34 Finding the Right Home: Balancing Needs and Wants31:40 The Emotional Landscape of Home Selling37:05 The Spirit of the House42:05 Balancing Work and Family Life50:39 Navigating Market Imbalances

Bilal Asif—founder of ConnectGenie AI and Kikbits, full-stack developer, and long-time Upwork Top-Rated-Plus freelancer—shares how he stepped beyond marketplace dependence to build a durable personal brand and a product that helps others do the same. He traces the origin of ConnectGenie from a simple Chrome extension into an AI assistant that personalizes LinkedIn connection notes, comments, and posts at scale—born from his own realization that he was “known on Upwork” but virtually invisible elsewhere.We dive into persona-driven content: defining background, tone, writing tics, words to use/avoid, even how you express agreement—so AI outputs actually sound like you. Bilal explains why multiple personas matter (formal for first touches, casual for ongoing threads, and a distinct voice for company pages) and offers a realistic cadence: 25–30 minutes of daily engagement, with a focus on thoughtful comments if time is tight.On the engineering side, Bilal opens the hood: years of building Chrome extensions (since 2016), selecting resilient DOM selectors to avoid breakage, and reverse-engineering LinkedIn post and comment scheduling rather than relying on restrictive APIs. The goal: give creators more control without sacrificing reliability.We unpack Bilal’s C.L.I.E.N.T. Framework for profile optimization—coined with help from ChatGPT and inspired by Evan H. Fisher—which he used to revive a dormant Upwork presence and which others have used to land projects: • C – Capture Attention: Treat the first 250 characters like prime real estate—skip “Hi, I’m…” and hook the reader. • L – List Your Skills: Make relevance obvious at a glance. • I – Instill Trust: Proof, outcomes, badges, testimonials, recognizable logos. • E – Explain Value: What the client gets, not just what you do. • N – Narrate Experience: Curated wins aligned to the work you want. • T – Tell Your Story: Human context once credibility is earned.Bilal also reflects on returning to a changed Upwork economy (higher boosting costs, tougher competition), why founder-led marketing became essential, and how selling, storytelling, and brand work humbled his “pure engineer” mindset. Looking ahead, he’s focused on improving persona quality with newer models and expanding scheduling workflows—so consistent, authentic branding becomes effortless for founders, marketers, and executives.About bilal Asif:- Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-bilalasif- Public IG: https://www.instagram.com/bilal.asif_official- ConnectGenie Website: https://connectgenie.ai/- ConnectGenie IG: https://www.instagram.com/connectgenie_ai/- Extension Install Page: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/connectgenie-linkedin-ai/inloipbahbmhelpokmejailbmcegccal?installationSource=Fredrico-PCAbout Federico Ramallo:Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.aiPreVetted Podcast:- https://prevetted.ai/podcast- https://x.com/PrevettedPod- https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Bilal Asif and Connect Genie AI05:56 The Journey to Building Connect Genie AI09:09 Maximizing LinkedIn Engagement11:41 The Persona-Driven Content Strategy15:58 AI in Technical Interviews and Screening18:59 AI in Interview Processes21:56 Defining Personas for Effective Communication26:32 Technical Challenges in Building Connect Genie32:52 The CLIENT Framework for Upwork Success40:48 The Power of Sales in Business43:15 Personal Growth Through Entrepreneurship

Gidi Cohen joins the PreVetted Podcast to share his remarkable journey as a serial entrepreneur, cybersecurity veteran, and now Co-founder & CEO of Bonfy.AI. With over two decades of experience building Skybox Security into a global enterprise and advising leading security companies like OTORIO and Octarine, Gidi has spent his career at the intersection of technology, risk, and trust. Today, he’s channeling that expertise into solving one of the biggest challenges of the AI era: making unstructured data ( whether human or AI-generated ) secure, compliant, and trustworthy.In this episode, we dive into: • Gidi’s early fascination with technology and how it naturally led him into cybersecurity long before it was a buzzword. • The rise of AI in 2023 and why he saw both massive opportunity and massive risk — sparking the creation of Bonfy.AI. • Lessons from scaling Skybox Security to serve enterprises thousands of times larger than his startup team. • Why accuracy is “the name of the game” in data security, and how traditional tools like DLP failed to meet enterprise needs. • How Bonfy.AI is building real-time controls to analyze, label, and prevent risks in unstructured data across email, chat, SaaS apps, and more. • The dual nature of AI: an incredible tool for innovation but also a dangerous weapon for attackers, fraud, and automated penetration attempts. • His concept of techno-meritocracy vs. techno-feudalism — why the concentration of AI power among a handful of companies could reverse centuries of progress and create a polarized society. • Practical advice for founders tackling highly technical, enterprise-focused problems: focus on product-market fit, simplicity, and delivering value quickly. • His predictions for the next five years: tighter regulations, compressed adoption cycles, and a massive industry push to build trust and compliance into AI from the ground up. • A personal reflection on what keeps him motivated: the thrill of tackling big problems, building organizations around deep technology, and shaping the future of enterprise security.Throughout the conversation, Gidi emphasizes that the goal is not to slow down AI adoption, but to ensure organizations can embrace its benefits without taking on unbearable risks. With Bonfy.AI, he hopes to provide enterprises the tools they need to confidently harness AI while protecting their intellectual property, compliance obligations, and long-term trust.This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in cybersecurity, enterprise technology, and the future of AI governance.About Gidi Cohen:- https://www.bonfy.aiAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Gidi Cohen and Bonfy.AI02:56 The Evolution of Cybersecurity and AI05:47 Lessons from Scaling Skybox Security08:42 The Birth of Bonfy.AI11:09 Balancing Security and Business Operations11:48 The Future of Compliance and Trust in AI14:38 Bonfy AI's Role in Cybersecurity17:22 Techno Meritocracy vs. Techno Feudalism19:17 The Rise of Meritocracy and Its Challenges26:27 Techno-Feudalism: The New Power Dynamics29:29 Building a Successful Tech Enterprise31:39 The Future of AI Trust and Compliance41:34 The Joy of Solving Big Problems

Badri Varadarajan shares how HitWit “brings a product expert to every customer interaction,” moving learning out of the classroom and into the workflow so sales and channel partners can deliver precise product answers in real time. He walks through HitWit’s 2023 origin, the pivot from L&D to revenue use cases, and why mental maps and a realistic sales simulator help reps learn by doing. We discuss the real startup bottleneck—attention—plus adoption tradeoffs when selling AI into today’s orgs, and the value of treating everyone as an engineer focused on outcomes. Badri closes with the roadmap: deeper CRM/PRM integrations, comprehensive partner enablement, and the path to a true “partner program in a box.”About Badri Varadarajan:Dr. Badri Varadarajan founded HitWit in 2023 after witnessing, firsthand, how AI could make L1 support obsolete at a $1B private-equity portfolio company—while also accelerating a wave of thought-free output across organizations. HitWit’s mission is to make every workforce interaction substantive and thoughtful, increasing “cognitivity” as much as productivity. The company is starting by infusing precise product knowledge into every customer interaction so revenue teams can respond with clarity, speed, and confidence.Badri holds a B.Tech from IIT Madras and a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech. He has led R&D organizations in companies large and small, with $500M in shipped revenue, 60+ patents, and 20+ papers to his name. Passionate about helping students learn to love learning, he has been closely associated with the now-famous Alpha School. HitWit is free for university professors and has been proven effective at Georgia Tech.About Badri:- https://www.hitwit.ai.About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Badri Varadarajan and Hitwit07:59 The Journey of Hitwit and Its Mission12:40 The Flaws in Traditional Training Methods15:48 Learning by Doing: The Importance of Practice19:11 Navigating Signals and Noise20:24 The Challenge of Decision-Making21:59 The Evolution of Software Development23:34 AI's Impact on Coding and Prototyping25:09 The Bottleneck of Attention in AI27:33 Adapting to Market Dynamics30:06 Balancing Vision and Reality in AI Development33:28 Experimentation and Feature Validation35:50 Rethinking Research and Development Roles38:00 The Future of HeatWig: Innovations and Strategies

In this episode, you’ll learn why proactive hormone testing can be life-changing for women — and how it can give you more options, clarity, and peace of mind for your future.Svetlana Grinchenko, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Strawberry Health, shares her journey from a corporate career at PwC and leading a successful community startup for tech professionals to building a mission-driven health-tech company focused on proactive hormonal health for women.We discuss: • Why most women’s health and fertility care is reactive instead of proactive • How at-home, pain-free hormone testing works and what insights it can reveal • The myths and misinformation around fertility timelines • How to interpret hormone results to make informed decisions about your health and life • The surprising role community plays in women’s health journeysShe began her career at PwC, later scaling a successful community platform for tech professionals, before channeling her expertise into building strategic partnerships and driving growth at Strawberry Health. Fueled by a passion for transforming women’s health through data-driven insights, Svetlana is committed to making hormone testing accessible, actionable, and impactful for women across the U.S.Originally from Russia and now based in the Bay Area, she juggles startup life, motherhood, health-forward self-care, and the occasional reality check about “work-life balance.” Ask her about dogs, weightlifting, longevity hacks, Oura Ring sleep scores — or join her on the never-ending quest for the perfect croissant.Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, this episode will challenge how you think about your body, your timeline, and your options.About Svetlana Grinchenko:- joinstrawberry.comAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Strawberry Health and Svetlana Grinchenko05:57 The Importance of Women's Hormonal Health15:02 Understanding At-Home Hormone Testing21:59 The Paradigm Shift in Women's Health29:44 Empowering Women Through Knowledge37:54 Challenges in Building Strawberry Health41:02 Vision for the Future of Fertility Care

Ben Seidl, CEO of AutoLane, delve into the transformative world of autonomous vehicles. Discover how these innovations are set to revolutionize mobility and logistics, reshaping our cities and daily lives. From the challenges of integrating autonomous technology with existing infrastructure to the potential for cars to become personal assistants, explore the exciting future of transportation and its profound implications for society. About Ben Seidl:- https://www.goautolane.comAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to AutoLane and Ben Seidel02:12 The Vision Behind AutoLane06:40 Autonomous Vehicles and Their Potential07:59 The Future of Errands and Logistics10:49 Challenges of Human and Autonomous Vehicle Interaction17:02 Orchestrating Autonomous Vehicle Operations20:09 The Future of Transportation and Rule Obedience20:58 Redesigning Spaces for Autonomous Vehicles24:10 The Future of Work and Human Potential27:55 Technology as a Tool for Human Fulfillment30:50 The Role of Technology in Society37:05 A Hopeful Vision for the Future

Saumya Bhatnagar is a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, Co-founder and CPO of involve.ai, and one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech. She has built her career at the intersection of product, engineering, and AI—helping companies scale smarter and predict customer needs through data-driven insights. Saumya is also a Stevie Gold Entrepreneur of the Year award winner and a two-time honoree among the Top 50 Women CPOs in the U.S.In this episode, Saumya shares how AI is transforming the relationship between product and engineering. She explains how these two disciplines, once siloed with limited communication, are now converging into a single, agile, and highly collaborative unit. Thanks to tools like Vibe coding, Cursor, and Lovable, product managers can test, prototype, and validate ideas independently—giving engineering teams cleaner starting points and more freedom to focus on system design and scalability.We dive into the biggest misconceptions product leaders have about engineering, including the mistaken belief that certain features are “quick wins.” Saumya highlights how this gap in understanding used to create mistrust, but AI is now bridging that divide by making technical feasibility and effort more transparent. She emphasizes that trust is built when both sides share the same data, context, and clarity.The conversation also explores the evolution of design in the AI era. Designers, once responsible for building from scratch, are now shifting toward optimization. With product managers able to generate first-pass prototypes, designers can focus their expertise on enhancing UX, refining workflows, and identifying edge cases that product may overlook. This not only accelerates development but also elevates the quality of user experience.Saumya makes a strong case for why modern product managers must become more technical. AI may lower the barrier to creating prototypes, but it also raises the expectation that product leaders understand system design, databases, microservices, and technical trade-offs. As she puts it, “Just because someone gives you a rocket doesn’t mean you can fly it.” Product leaders don’t need to write production-ready code, but they do need enough technical depth to make critical decisions alongside engineers.Throughout the discussion, Saumya shares practical frameworks her teams have used, such as premortems, ruthless prioritization of features, and ensuring product owners can clearly articulate “why this problem and not another.” She stresses that clarity from product is non-negotiable—if engineers are confused, it’s the product owner’s fault.We also explore the future of building with AI. Saumya believes that while AI can automate repetitive tasks and accelerate workflows, humans remain firmly in control.About Saumya Bhatnagar- https://jeeva.aiAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Samya Bhatnagar01:05 The Evolution of Product and Engineering Collaboration04:49 Misconceptions Between Product and Engineering07:12 Understanding User Behavior and Engineering Metrics11:28 The Importance of Clear Communication in Product Development13:32 Structuring Product Requirements for Success17:17 The Role of Designers in Bridging Gaps20:32 AI's Impact on Product Development Processes26:17 The Challenges of Product Requirement Documents (PRDs)29:21 The Limitations of Traditional PRDs30:55 The Need for Technical Knowledge in Product Management35:47 Bridging the Gap Between Product and Engineering42:52 The Evolving Role of Designers with AI47:04 The Mantra for Modern Product Development

Join Dario de Santis as we delve into the transformative power of AI in reshaping how teams collaborate. Discover cutting-edge AI solutions that are breaking down barriers, enhancing communication, and fostering innovation across industries. From virtual assistants to intelligent project management tools, learn how AI is enabling seamless teamwork and driving productivity to new heights. Tune in to uncover how AI is not just a tool, but a game-changer in the world of collaboration.About Dario de Santis:- https://tweelin.com/- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariodesantis/About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 The Birth of Twilling: A New Approach to Collaboration05:22 Rethinking Productivity: The Meeting Dilemma11:50 Gartner's Cool Vendor Recognition: A Milestone for Twilling19:04 Leveraging Telemetry: Real-Time Availability Insights23:17 Digital Serendipity: Bridging the Gap in Remote Work30:00 Building Trust and Relationships in a Virtual World34:37 The Evolution of Communication in the Workplace38:20 The Shift from Collaboration to Isolation42:37 The Impact of Twillin on Team Dynamics47:33 Bridging Communication Gaps Across Organizations54:48 Insights from Corporate to Startup Transition

Udit Joshi, Product Manager at Google, leads the development of next-generation tools used by Googlers worldwide, integrating Google AI to automate support and sales conversations. He’s a builder at heart. In his past life as a startup founder, he learned how to build products from the ground up—skills he now applies at scale inside Google.Udit believes we’re in a new era where AI lets anyone create amazing things, with or without technical expertise.Connect with Udit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uditjoshi92/About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 – Intro & greetings01:05 – First “job”: a college startup printing ads on notebooks03:40 – Early taste of zero-to-one creation and national press05:10 – Joining Google: PM for internal contact-center platforms07:45 – Build vs. buy at Google scale (Salesforce/Zendesk vs. first-party)11:35 – How AI changed PM work: research, docs, and productivity16:20 – Gemini, deep research, and the new PM toolkit19:55 – “Will AI replace PMs?” Augmentation vs. replacement22:40 – Vibe coding PRDs and rapid prototyping26:05 – Knowing AI’s limits & seamless human handoffs27:34 – From search box to LLM box: shifting personal habits30:26 – Designing agent supervision dashboards for humans31:52 – Bad AI UX examples: when chat gets in the way33:34 – Real user research 👉 blindly shoving AI into workflows34:30 – Project pride: Conversational voice bot for Google Ads support40:50 – Principle that guides him: PMs as translators42:20 – Advice for aspiring PMs: build things, start now44:10 – Closing thoughts: AI is moving fast—stay curious

Shariq A. Salar, Founder & CEO of Atrean, joins Federico Ramallo for a philosophical conversation about AI, decision intelligence, and how we build. Atrean’s AI-native platform turns natural-language questions into instant, governed insights—bringing “lean intel & leaner ops” to investment teams and beyond. Together they explore non-determinism and creativity, vibe coding and rapid prototyping, why human abstraction still matters, and the shifting roles of juniors vs. seniors. They also tackle ethics (ownership of training data), social questions (loneliness and AI companions), and transhumanist ideas about identity and continuity—framed by the sci-fi stories that inspire today’s builders. A reflective, forward-looking dialogue on why we must build better intelligence—responsibly.About Shariq A. Salar:- https://atrean.com/- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shariqsalar/About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to AI and Decision Intelligence03:13 The Evolution of Coding and AI's Impact09:25 Creativity in the Age of AI14:44 Empowering Non-Tech Individuals with AI19:25 The Future of Technology and Human Integration24:53 The Future of Software Engineering and AI26:00 AI's Impact on Creative Professions27:52 Engaging with AI in Storytelling29:17 Generational Shifts in Technology Dependence31:11 Memory, Learning, and AI33:12 The Role of Technology in Shaping Humanity's Future35:26 Science Fiction as a Blueprint for Reality37:49 The Dilemma of Obsolescence in a Tech-Driven World39:15 The Creative Potential of AI41:01 AI and Future Existential Threats44:44 Balancing Human and Environmental Needs46:54 The Social Implications of AI and Technology48:19 The Paradox of Virtual Companionship51:17 Loneliness in a Connected World54:04 Transhumanism and the Nature of Identity56:57 Ethics and Morality in the Age of AI59:52 The Future of Decision Intelligence

Veronique Rozan shares how she manages TE Connectivity’s worldwide sensor portfolio, builds value-based pricing, navigates tariffs and constant change, and balances (by choice) a demanding executive career with family, offering candid advice for aspiring women leaders.Born in France to parents from Vietnam (father 50/50 French/Vietnamese, mother 100% Vietnamese), Veronique was raised to work hard and dreamed of living abroad. After earning her MSEE, she began as an application engineer to meet customers and solve their problems, then moved into project management for a holistic view of product development. In 2010 she and her husband relocated to California, where she spent 10 years at Maxim Integrated rising to Executive Director over analog ICs for automotive and consumer markets. In 2021 she joined TE Connectivity to take on more complex products—pressure sensors—and now leads all product management and pricing across every TE sensor market. A self-starter fueled by continuous improvement, she has repeatedly built or transformed functions throughout her career.About Veronique Rozan:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/vrozanAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Veronique Rossin and TE Connectivity02:40 The Exciting World of Sensors05:13 The Complexity of Pricing in a Global Market07:49 Navigating Tariffs and Market Dynamics10:39 The Impact of Inflation on Pricing Strategies13:05 Challenges of Import and Export Regulations15:56 Managing Global Teams Through Change18:24 Fostering Team Stability in a Dynamic Environment23:45 Building Human Connections in Remote Work25:19 Navigating Organizational Change and Communication27:18 Performance Management and Difficult Conversations30:32 The Balance of Strengths and Development33:21 Rethinking Work-Life Balance43:22 Empowering Women in Leadership Roles

Prashanth Kumar Duggishetti went from shipping Dycap’s “Perfect Track” camera tech (InfoComm’s Most Innovative Product) to co-founding Ellenox, a Hyderabad-based venture studio that lets founders “sell while we build” across product, engineering, GTM, and ops. We dig into burnout and bootstrapping, filtering 1,800 applicants without lowering the bar, giving rejected candidates useful feedback, and why India’s talent gap is about access—not ability.About Prashanth Kumar Duggishetti:- https://www.ellenox.com/About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 – Intro & Why Listen03:00 – Leaving Silicon Valley, Starting Ellenox in Hyderabad07:30 – Dycap story: pivots, long sales cycles, burnout & acquisition13:00 – Bootstrapping vs. VC: alignment, vision, and costly lessons18:30 – Venture Studio Model: “You sell, we build” (product to ops)24:00 – Killing Founder Bottlenecks: E-Myth mindsets & delegation29:00 – 1,800 Applicants in a Day: Blueberry/Hire.blue and noise-cutting34:00 – Feedback Instead of Rejection: Raising talent to the bar39:00 – India/LatAm vs. U.S.: gaps in capital, infrastructure & guidance44:30 – Async Teams & Community: 37signals influence, social presence49:00 – Ego, Control & Letting Go: trading perfection for scale

Shailin Saraiya, Sr. Engineering Manager at Roku, joins us to explore what it really takes to lead globally distributed engineering teams at scale. With over a decade of experience at Roku, Sony, and more, Shailin shares how he manages time zone complexity, builds a unified culture, and ensures product quality with AI-driven systems.We dive into his leadership philosophy, hiring practices across regions, and how his globally diverse teams have shipped high-impact features like the Media QC Platform. From building scalable systems for millions of users to creating safe spaces for communication and collaboration, Shailin offers real, actionable insights.We also talk about the power of demos, OKRs, and coaching local leaders to scale sustainably—and how AI and ML are transforming content workflows at Roku.Learn more about Shailin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shailinsaraiya/About Federico Ramallo:Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.aiPreVetted Podcast:- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcastCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Global Team Management01:30 Challenges of Time Zone Overlap02:58 Building a Unified Team Culture05:02 Navigating Cultural Communication Styles09:54 Hiring for Global Teams17:12 Facilitating Seamless Collaboration Across Time Zones26:18 Evolving Leadership Styles in Global Teams27:02 The Importance of Context in Communication31:45 Building Local Leaders and Trust38:19 Aligning and Motivating a Global Team42:58 The Impact of Managing Global Teams47:55 Advice for Scaling Teams Internationally49:06 Leveraging AI in Content Management