Old School; New Tech
A podcast where 30 years of building production systems meets the chaos of modern software development.
Hosted by Ran Aroussi – creator of open-source libraries with tens of millions of monthly installs, now building production AI infrastructure at MUXI. This is where he talks about the tech that actually matters, cuts through the AI hype, and shares what he's learning as he builds autonomous systems that need to work at scale.
No fluff. No "thought leadership" BS. No interviews with people selling courses.
Just a veteran engineer's take on coding, AI, infrastructure, production systems, and whatever tech catches his attention – from a perspective you won't get from someone who learned to code in 2022.
If you're tired of framework-of-the-week syndrome and want the unfiltered truth about what works and what's worth checking out, this is your show.
New episodes when there's something worth saying. Not on a schedule. Never will be.
Old School; New Tech
Bridging Traditional Business with AI and Decentralized Identity w/ Sumit Vekariya
“Every business is different, but communication and networking are key. If you understand how they affect your business and apply the right tools to improve them, you’ll get the best out of tech — no matter your industry.”
– Sumit Vekariya
In this episode of 'Old School New Tech,' I interview Sumit Vekariya, the founder of ZKred, a company specializing in Web3-based, privacy-preserving, verifiable credentials. The episode explores how Sumit's lean team operates remotely, leveraging various AI tools to enhance productivity. We also delve into the challenges and potential improvements in AI technology, highlighting Sumit's vision for the future of decentralized identity management.
You can find Sumit on X/Twitter @Sarkazein7
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Old School New Tech
00:28 Introducing Automaze: Your Modern Business Partner
01:09 Meet Sumit Vekariya: Innovator in Privacy and Identity
01:37 Exploring ZKREDA: Simplifying Identity Management
03:01 The Future of Verifiable Credentials
05:41 Lean Operations and Smart Tooling
14:02 Balancing Stealth Mode and Growth
14:45 Team Dynamics and Remote Work
16:30 Future Goals and Ambitions
18:35 Final Thoughts and Advice for Founders
20:25 Connect with Sumit Vekariya
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