Where Personal Development Meets Tech, and Talent

Drowning In The Talent Pool

In this episode of 'Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool,' host John Light talks with Hirbod Bigvan, a serial entrepreneur in the tech space, about the challenges and excitement of entrepreneurship, the balance between passion and discipline, and the innovative use of technology in personal development. Hirbod shares his journey from arriving in the U.S. with nothing to building successful startups. The conversation covers resilience in entrepreneurship, the impact of AI on the job market, and Hirbod's current venture, Cassius, which offers one-on-one dating coaching to men to improve their confidence and happiness. They also discuss the broader implications of technology in facilitating human connections and the importance of giving back to the community.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

02:10 The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship

05:04 The Importance of Discipline and Focus

07:03 The Role of Technology in Entrepreneurship

07:53 Introducing Cassius: A Dating Coaching Platform

08:57 The Impact of Confidence and Expectations

19:13 The Role of AI in Cassius

20:22 The Art of Interviewing and Self-Improvement

22:40 The Impact of AI and Technology Trends

24:17 The Influence of Tech Giants and Elon Musk

25:01 The Risks and Rewards of AI in Customer Service

26:25 The Role of AI in Dating and Building Communities

27:35 The Power of Real-Life Interactions and Community Building

28:31 The Future of Entrepreneurship and Startups

29:32 The Impact of Social Media on Real-Life Interactions

31:17 The Importance of Treating Others Right

32:30 The American Dream and the Role of Politics

35:10 The Power of Sacrifice and Giving Back

36:19 The Role of Politics in Local Communities

37:15 The Importance of Honesty and Vision in Politics

37:53 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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