Nothing works perfectly in a hackathon—and that’s where the real stories begin. This episode is all about bugs, crashes, failed integrations, and the creative (sometimes desperate) ways teams recover.

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What does it really take to get an idea off the ground right here in the local tech scene? Beyond the initial spark of inspiration, there is a complex journey of figuring out who actually needs the product and how to reach them within this specific market. This episode explores the hidden dynamics of launching a tech venture locally, from navigating regional customer habits to finding those crucial early adopters down the street. It is a look at the practical, boots-on-the-ground strategies that transform a homegrown concept into a functioning reality.

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Mirshen Mabesa

Unpack the rise of indie hackers, solo founders, and small builders, and whether they can compete with traditional startups.

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Bea Blando

Break down how modern teams decide where and how to build mobile apps, including platform strategy, frameworks, and costly mistakes to avoid.

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCASTYouTube: /KakaComputerSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kakacomputer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kakacomputer.podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eaff2c7e-b420-473b-b2ab-78c189a6b3c6/kakacomputer-weekly-guide-for-it-insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakacomputer.podcast/ Website: https://kakacomputer.com/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kakacomputer.podcast This episode is edited by:Mirshen Mabesa

Explore how tech teams are evolving with AI tools, smaller team sizes, and heavier reliance on interns/OJTs, and what this means for quality, growth, and careers.THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCASTYouTube: /KakaComputerSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kakacomputer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kakacomputer.podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eaff2c7e-b420-473b-b2ab-78c189a6b3c6/kakacomputer-weekly-guide-for-it-insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakacomputer.podcast/ Website: https://kakacomputer.com/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kakacomputer.podcast This episode is edited by:Bea Blando

This episode features two CS juniors, one CS senior, and an IT fresh grad freelancer talking about career choices, how to secure clients, and whether freelancing is better than going straight into corporate work. They also share their struggles with their undergraduate thesis, the hardest subjects in their program, and the realities of life after graduation.THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCASTYouTube: /KakaComputerSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kakacomputer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kakacomputer.podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eaff2c7e-b420-473b-b2ab-78c189a6b3c6/kakacomputer-weekly-guide-for-it-insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakacomputer.podcast/ Website: https://kakacomputer.com/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kakacomputer.podcast This episode is edited by:Mirshen Mabesa

To inspire students to think beyond employment and start building startups, communities, and real-world impact early. This episode reframes college as a launchpad for execution, not just education.

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Bea Blando

What happens when strangers decide to build together? We talk with co-founders who started as strangers and became startup partners, sharing their journey, challenges, and honest engineering hot takes. Expect candid opinions on building products, working relationships, and what makes a founding team actually work.

To break the myth that success in tech requires money, privilege, or early passion. This episode shows how students can leverage free resources, certifications, and communities to accelerate their growth—from feeling lost or under-resourced to becoming recognized contributors and leaders.

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Mirshen Mabesa

The beginning of a hackathon is chaotic—but it’s also the most critical phase. In this episode, we zoom in on the first 6 hours: ideation, team alignment, and early decisions that can make or break the entire project.

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This episode is edited by:

Bea Blando