Hustle & Flowchart: Mastering Business & Enjoying the Journey

How to Build Products People Actually Love: The Secrets Behind Lasting Tech


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In this insightful episode of Hustle & Flowchart, host Joe Fier sits down with Oji Udezue and Ezinne Udezue, powerhouse builders, investors, and tech veterans with experience at industry giants like Twitter, Typeform, and T-Mobile. The duo recently co-authored the book Building Rocket Ships and brings a wealth of perspective on entrepreneurship, crafting lasting tech products, and leveraging AI in today’s fast-moving landscape. The conversation dives deep into what it truly takes to identify perennial human needs, avoid chasing short-lived trends, and build a startup system designed for sustainable growth in the middle of the AI gold rush.

Topics Discussed

  • Why the next trillion-dollar company will solve age-old human needs, not just chase trends
  • Key perspectives from Oji and Ezinne’s careers across major tech and construction companies
  • The mindset and approach needed to be a “patient builder” in the current AI-driven market
  • Identifying “sharp problems” and perennial needs as product opportunities that transcend technology shifts
  • The evolving role of prototyping and MVPs—how modern tools like AI and vibe coding change the game
  • Tips on getting authentic customer feedback and finding the right early adopters for your product
  • Building a “product system”: how strategy, people, and execution intersect to create repeatable innovation
  • Real-world lessons from startup investing and advising—what founders consistently get wrong and right
  • How to be intentional with company systems to avoid being a one-hit wonder

Resources Mentioned

  • Building Rocket Ships by Oji & Ezinne Udezue: Productmind Co
  • Vercel – Platform for frontend developers to build and deploy websites
  • Lovable - Create apps and websites by chatting with AI
  • Cursor – Modern app prototyping and development tools
  • Techstars – Startup accelerator referenced for founder insights

Connect with Us

  • Website: Hustle & Flowchart Podcast
  • AI Build Team: aibuildteam.ai
  • Instagram: @hustleandflowchart
  • YouTube Channel: Subscribe Here
  • Contact: For bespoke AI clone inquiries, email [email protected] or schedule a call via their site.

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