0:02 - Introduction to Nasir and the podcast. Nasir started coding at age 12 by creating bots for an online game. This got him interested in programming.

0:07 - At 16-17, Nasir built an app and won a competition. This further sparked his interest in coding and building products.

0:22 - Nasir worked at various companies like ITV and startups to gain experience in different environments.

0:27 - Recently, Nasir left Tractable and joined Antler as an entrepreneur. He had been working on an AI-powered financial advisor and saw Antler as an opportunity.

0:32 - Nasir explains his view that startup accelerators like Antler may not be suitable for everyone. People should focus on finding a good co-founder, researching the problem, and outlining a convincing solution.

0:40 - To manage work-life balance as a developer, Nasir sticks to a schedule and focuses personal time on startup ideas. He aims to build products that help people.

0:46 - A CEO Nasir worked with provided great mentorship and created a supportive environment. The book "Thinking Fast and Slow" also strongly influenced Nasir's logical thinking.

0:52 - As a first coding project, Nasir learned the importance of excitement, seeing results, and iterating quickly.

0:57 - To stay motivated, Nasir focuses on solving problems and helping others rather than just efficiency.

1:02 - A misconception is that software engineers aren't business/user-focused. Nasir believes many are good at the business side too.

1:06 - Nasir shared a failure working with a difficult project manager. He learned he can't always get along with everyone.

1:11 - If he could advise his younger self, Nasir would say being skilled in one area doesn't mean you'll succeed in everything.

1:15 - From coding, Nasir learned almost anything is possible if you keep trying. Failures are part of learning.

1:17 - End of key points.