In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, we talk with Hana Mohan, co-founder of MagicBell, about her path through the tech industry. Hana shares her early fascination with computers, her educational journey through competitive exams, and her eventual transition from electronics to software development. The conversation also touches on her startup experience and the challenges faced along the way. Hana reflects on her career journey, discussing the importance of finding the right job fit and the decision to transition from employee to entrepreneur. She shares insights from her experiences building products, and the challenges faced in the startup world. The discussion also covers her time in Combinator, the process of raising capital, and her vision for the future of her current venture, MagicBell.

00:00 Introduction

04:15 What is Hana Doing Today

09:56 First Memories of a Computer

18:40 Early Interests / Life Growing Up

30:06 Pursuing Engineering in India

43:20 Transitioning from Electronics to Software

52:15 Becoming an Entrepreneur

1:01:30 Shifting Focus to B2B SaaS

1:09:40 Learning from Experiences 

1:15:30 Following Your Product’s Path

1:22:20 Starting MagicBell

1:33:20 Contact Info  

Connect with Hana: 

Linkedin:https://es.linkedin.com/in/unamashana

Twitter: https://x.com/unamashana

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Magic Bell – https://www.magicbell.com/

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