Old School; New Tech
A podcast for founders, operators, and business owners who use modern tools to scale smarter.
Hosted by entrepreneur and product builder Ran Aroussi, “Old School; New Tech” shares stories of founders and operators from traditional businesses who are quietly using technology to grow — without becoming tech startups.
You’ll hear how real-world companies are embracing simple, proven tools to save time, reduce mistakes, and scale with confidence.
This isn’t a show about startups, unicorns, or billion-dollar SaaS exits.
It’s about the dry cleaners who automated their booking system, the consultant who built an internal dashboard with Airtable, and the contractor who used AI to delegate their follow-ups — and what you can learn from them. It’s about better systems, smarter operations, and what “leveraging technology” really means in today’s world.
If you’re running a business and want to stay relevant, efficient, and competitive — this podcast is for you.
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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🎧 Brought to you by Automaze
This podcast is sponsored by Automaze, the fractional CTO partner for founders and operators. Whether you’re building a high-tech MVP or modernizing internal ops with AI and automation, Automaze can help you scale without the overhead of a full-time team.
Learn more: automaze.io
