In 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 also shares his unfiltered thoughts on fighting with cofounders, growing a following in the age of algorithms, and balancing authentic comedy with what goes viral.

Whether you're a software engineer with a creative side hustle, an aspiring comedian, or just curious about turning niche humor into a career — this episode is full of candid stories, insights, and laughs.

In 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 shares his views on vibe coding, responsible AI, and the future of agentic development tools.

Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a startup founder, or just fascinated by the evolution of software — this episode is packed with insights, stories, and advice from a legend.

In 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.

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.

In 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.