In this episode, we welcome George Schlossnagle, a mathematician turned tech entrepreneur, who shares his fascinating journey from academia to co-founding one of the world's leading email infrastructure platforms. 

George discusses the challenges of shifting from theoretical mathematics to building a scalable business in the internet age, the trials of managing email infrastructure, and the pivotal decisions that led to the creation of SparkPost. 

He also delves into the impacts of transitioning from on-premises software to a cloud-based service and the intricacies involved in that massive operational shift. 

Tune in for an insightful discussion on entrepreneurship, technological evolution, and the balance between personal life and professional ambitions in the tech industry.