In this episode of From Code to C-Suite, Liam sits down with Adam, co-founder of SoliChain and co-author of multiple Ethereum standards.

Adam’s journey began with mining bitcoins in the early days, when 200 BTC seemed almost worthless and electricity bills forced him to stash mining rigs at a friend’s house. 

From working 120-hour weeks to helping over 50 Web3 startups go from zero to deployed, his story is one of resilience, innovation, and an unshakable belief in the power of technology.

Today, Adam is known for turning complexity into clean architecture and delivering when it matters most. 

In this conversation, he shares candid lessons about embracing failure, building in Web3, and what it takes to scale ideas into reality.

In this episode we cover:

• Mining bitcoins in the early days before crypto went mainstream
• The realities of working 100+ hour weeks to chase an idea
• Helping 50+ startups build and launch in Web3
• Why failure is essential for growth and innovation
• The mindset needed to build clean architecture under pressure
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In this episode, Liam sits down with Sergei Rakov, Director of Technology & AI at Binghatti, one of the UAE’s most innovative real estate brands.

Sergei’s journey spans from contributing to spaceship projects in Russia to pioneering computer vision AI designed to detect cheating during exams.

He shares a deep dive into the Russian tech landscape, highlighting how language barriers impact talent acquisition and project execution.

In this episode we cover:

The story behind launching AI that monitors exam integrity

Unique challenges and strengths of the Russian technology sector

Navigating cultural differences and building effective global teams

Practical advice for evolving leadership and career growth

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rakov.pro?igsh=MTZiNmU1bXA2bGpvNA==

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Website: https://www.rakov.pro/

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In this episode, Liam is joined by Khalil Alami, CEO of Telr, an award-winning online payment gateway operating across the GCC.

With more than two decades of experience in fintech, payments, and financial services, Khalil has built and led high-performing teams while earning recognition from Forbes Middle East and LinkedIn’s Top 23 Influential Figures.

Khalil shares his philosophy on leadership, creating a strong top-down culture, learning from failure, and knowing when to pivot. He also reflects on why removing sentiment from business is one of the most difficult, but necessary, lessons every founder must learn.

In this episode, we cover:

* How Khalil built and scaled Telr into one of the leading payment gateways in the GCC
* The role of top-down culture in high-performing teams
* Why failure, adaptation, and pivoting are essential skills for founders
* The danger of sentimentality in business decision-making
* Lessons from 23+ years in fintech, payments, and financial services
* What it takes to lead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape

📲 Connect with Khalil Alami:

-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalilalami/

-Website: telr.com

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Whether you're in fintech, scaling a startup, or stepping into leadership for the first time, this episode offers timeless, practical advice.

n this episode of From Code to C-Suite, Liam sits down with Ritesh Kumar, a seasoned CTO who has built and led high-performing engineering teams across Berlin, New York, Jakarta, and now Dubai. With experience scaling platforms that serve millions and managing teams of over 100 engineers, Ritesh shares his journey through the fintech and AI landscapes—offering sharp insights into global tech leadership, strategy, and execution.

Whether you're an aspiring CTO, a software engineer aiming for leadership, or a founder shaping your tech team, this episode delivers practical lessons from someone who’s led at scale.

📌 Topics Covered:

• Scaling engineering teams across continents

• Navigating cultural and operational differences

• Trends in fintech and AI

• Balancing strategy with hands-on execution

  
  

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