Priyank Mohan traces a candid journey from QA/testing and networking, through consulting at PwC and Accenture, to platform product leadership at Amazon—owning 0→1 builds that now serve a 2M+ workforce. In this conversation, he unpacks his current mission: enabling Amazon to uphold UN-aligned human rights standards across its global supply chain. Priyank explains how his team builds the underlying platforms—guardrails, monitoring, and automation—that help program owners detect risks (e.g., forced or child labor), trigger remediation, and measure adherence at massive scale. The product challenge, he notes, is familiar: translate abstract principles like fairness and dignity into concrete requirements, scalable architectures, and auditable outcomes—so humans spend time on high-judgment work, not toil.

He contrasts consulting with building inside Big Tech: as a consultant you ship prototypes and move on; as a PM you own decisions end-to-end—high risk, high reward. That ownership demands data-driven prioritization and, crucially, the ability to say “no.” A consulting habit he still relies on is visual storytelling: pairing Amazon’s document culture with clear architecture diagrams and workflows to align diverse stakeholders.

Priyank shares a formative DevOps engagement where his team stitched open-source tooling into a CI/CD pipeline that took code from build to production-ready in about an hour—an experience that sharpened his “deliver incrementally” mantra. He and Federico explore why enterprise product is uniquely hard: entrenched behaviors, political friction, risk aversion, and adoption hurdles. Priyank’s antidote is relationship-driven discovery—maintaining a small, representative set of “first-name-basis” users, challenging surface requests to get to root causes, and deciding what not to build (avoiding the “Homer Simpson car” of features).

On AI, he’s optimistic but grounded: today it supercharges prototyping and alignment, not production by default. Non-determinism and missing abstractions mean engineering rigor still matters—but PMs can now demonstrate visions in minutes, accelerating discovery and consensus.

About Priyank Mohan:

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyankmohan/

About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎

🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡

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00:00 Introduction to Ethical Tech and Human Rights

02:14 Human Rights in Supply Chain Management

06:42 Translating Ethics into Product Requirements

09:19 Measuring Impact Beyond Metrics

11:06 Consulting Habits in Product Management

12:37 Transformative Experiences from Consulting

16:22 Building vs. Advising: The Consultant's Perspective

20:49 The Value of Fresh Perspectives

23:31 Ownership and Impact in Product Development

27:10 The Thrill of the Unknown in Product Management

30:39 The Art of Product Management

34:40 Challenging the Status Quo

39:04 Building Relationships with Users

41:34 Navigating Enterprise Challenges

46:22 Innovation vs. Risk in Enterprises

49:30 The Impact of AI on Product Management

52:44 Advice for Aspiring Product Managers

55:41 Looking Ahead: The Future of AI

Leigh Monichon shares a deeply personal and practical roadmap for navigating special education—and why she built Aspire Advocacy to help families do it with confidence and compassion.

In this conversation, Leigh traces the origins of her advocacy to her son’s journey with autism and the hard-won lessons that followed. What began as a parent’s “mama bear” instinct evolved into a calling: teaching families how to work the system without losing heart. She explains the realities many parents face—confusing processes, opaque options, and decisions often constrained by budgets—and how understanding the rules, timelines, and sequence of an IEP (Individualized Education Program) can turn a stressful fight into a structured plan.

Leigh breaks down her collaborative, non-combative style: assume educators want to help, use questions to surface the right solutions, and build relationships that make it easier for teams to say “yes.” Empathy is non-negotiable—but so is a bit of emotional distance, which lets her be the calm advocate in the room when parents’ hearts are “on the table.” She coaches families to find their voice, decide when to speak or let her be “bad cop,” and stay engaged more than once a year so goals don’t drift.

You’ll hear standout success stories—from a student once isolated for behavior who learned to read and now leads in junior high, to families who finally feel heard and supported. Leigh highlights why personalization matters in a school system built like a production line, and how the right supports (behavior plans, literacy interventions, AAC/assistive tech, targeted services) can transform outcomes for students and classrooms alike.

The episode also explores:

- How to recognize the signals that it’s time to seek an advocate.

- Why knowing options behind the “three curtains” of services is power.

- The role of data, documentation, and sequencing in getting appropriate services.

- How to stay current on federal/state regulations (and why polite, persistent questioning works).

- Coaching parents from anxiety to agency—so meetings go from adversarial to effective.

Looking ahead, Leigh shares Aspire Advocacy’s momentum: speaking with a Stanford autism group (tech hiccups included), expanding impact with a new partner who brings special ed leadership experience, and building a lasting legacy so the work continues well beyond her own career.

If you’re a parent, educator, or community leader seeking a humane, strategic approach to special education, Leigh Monichon offers a masterclass in turning overwhelm into action—and in remembering that the goal isn’t to fit kids to a system, but to fit the system to each child.

About Leigh Monichon:

- https://aspireadvocacy.com/

- leigh@aspireadvocacy.com

About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎

🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡

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00:00 Introduction to Aspire Advocacy and Lig Monichon

01:07 The Journey to Becoming a Special Education Advocate

05:31 Challenges in the Special Education System

10:49 Understanding Aspire Advocacy's Mission

15:14 Transformative Success Stories in Special Education

18:27 Misconceptions About Special Education

19:44 When to Seek Advocacy Support

21:55 The Education System as a Production Line

24:31 Holistic Support for Teachers and Students

27:46 Success Stories in Advocacy

32:05 The Role of Empathy in Advocacy

35:32 Navigating Regulations in Special Education

42:32 Future Aspirations for Aspire Advocacy

Dr. Ewelina Kurtys is a scientist-turned-entrepreneur pushing the frontier of bio-inspired computing. In this conversation, she traces her path from a PhD in neuroscience and 20+ peer-reviewed papers to commercializing deep-tech and advising startups. Curiosity pulled her beyond academia into fast-moving environments where she could turn technical knowledge into real-world impact.Ewelina explains her work with FinalSpark, where teams are prototyping processors made from living neurons—3D “neurospheres/organoids” of ~10,000 neurons placed on electrode arrays. Researchers stimulate these neurons electrically or via chemicals (like dopamine) and read their spiking activity, aiming to program living tissue to process information. It’s early: they’ve demonstrated storing one bit and are building methods and automation (Python-scripted experiments, 24/7) to scale learning.Why do this? Energy efficiency. Neurons are vastly more energy-efficient than today’s AI hardware. While digital systems excel at speed and memory for repetitive tasks, biological systems may better handle complex, generative tasks at a tiny energy cost. The goal isn’t niche accelerators but eventually general biocomputing, culminating in cloud-style bio-servers people can connect to—like today’s GPU clouds.She is frank about the challenges: we still lack a full mathematical framework for how neurons encode information; brains are plastic and messy, so outputs vary over time; and biology brings stability and longevity hurdles. FinalSpark has kept neurons alive on electrodes for months and is pushing toward years, while also engaging philosophers on ethics as public interest grows. Their remote neuroplatform lets universities and companies run experiments over the internet, scaling collaboration and reproducibility; 10+ universities already use it, and first commercial subscribers have arrived.Key takeaways:- Transition: from academic neuroscience to startup commercialization and strategy.- FinalSpark vision: living-neuron processors for AI tasks with orders-of-magnitude lower energy.- State of the art: organoids on electrodes, chemical/electrical programming, automated, scriptable lab.- Hard problems: encoding frameworks, plasticity, stability, neuron longevity, ethics.- Platform: remote, 24/7 wetware lab for global teams; growing academic and commercial interest.- Past papers: PET imaging, microglia & diet, CAR-T tracking—methods that shaped her applied mindset.- Future: bio-servers accessible like cloud GPUs; LLM-driven automation accelerating science.About Ewelina Kurtys:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelinakurtys/- https://finalspark.comAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 From Neuroscience to Entrepreneurship02:13 Lessons from Academia03:46 Bio-Inspired Computing: The Future of Technology08:45 Challenges in Developing Living Computers13:52 The Complexity of the Brain19:22 Nutrition and Brain Health24:41 The Nature of Scientific Discovery27:53 Challenges in Peer Review and Publication29:22 The Power of Imaging in Neuroscience32:33 Translating Animal Research to Humans34:28 The Debate on Full Body Scans38:26 Advancements in CAR T Cell Therapy41:08 Innovations in Remote Biocomputing46:15 The Future of Science and Biocomputing

Ken Pickering, CTO of Scripta Insights, joins Federico to unpack how his team is using AI and large-scale data to tackle the opaque, often unfair U.S. pharmacy pricing system. Ken explains why drug costs vary wildly person-to-person, how that opacity drives prescription “abandonment,” and where Scripta intervenes: ingesting messy plan documents, inferring benefits and conditions, modeling deductibles, and recommending clinically sound, lower-cost alternatives (including cash-pay options). He draws a surprising parallel to his work at Hopper: much like airfare, drug pricing is non-deterministic to consumers, so the real job is reducing ambiguity with clear UX and trustworthy recommendations.Ken reflects on what excites him now—building at startup speed while doing work that measurably helps people afford and adhere to their meds. He traces his path from a curious kid disassembling record players, to BASIC and web tinkering, to early hardware work on military vehicles, then into consumer and B2B2C software. His move into leadership was the familiar story of “you’re in charge now,” but he stayed because he loves teams, shipping, and the thrill of delivering products people actually use.On leadership, Ken argues CTOs should remain hands-on enough to understand hard tradeoffs, coach principal ICs, and prototype ideas—especially with modern AI tooling that enables quick scaffolds between meetings. He shares how growth changes the job: leading 20 engineers vs. 200+ means shifting from direct architecture decisions to building managers, processes, and culture that still produce on-time, high-quality outcomes.Culture under stress is a recurring theme. Ken favors blamelessness, psychological safety, and trust—so people raise problems fast, learn, and move on. In startups, chaos is guaranteed (demos, P0s, shifting roadmaps), so resilience and clarity about “shipping matters” are essential. On hiring, he rejects “soft yes/no” and trains interviewers to make clear calls; for senior leaders, he even starts at “no” and asks candidates to convert him to “yes,” given the high blast radius of a bad leadership hire. He and Federico also discuss humane rejections with actionable feedback and “not yet” guidance.Ken opens up about the hardest, least visible part of being a CTO: the weight of responsibility for budgets, headcount, and company outcomes—especially during downturns or black swan events (like selling flights in 2020). Layoffs, misses, and market shocks carry a personal, emotional toll leaders rarely get to share, yet the work demands steady judgment and care for people.Takeaways for aspiring leaders: stay technical enough to lead credibly; cultivate trust and a shipping mindset; design hiring you can scale without lowering the bar; and choose problems worth your energy—ideally ones that make complex systems simpler, fairer, and better for the people who rely on them.About Ken Pickering:- http://www.scriptainsights.comAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Scripta Insights and Pharmacy Pricing Challenges02:40 The Role of AI in Pharmacy Solutions05:12 Ken Pickering's Journey in Technology and Leadership07:50 Navigating Engineering Leadership and Team Dynamics10:33 Building Trust and Motivation in Startups13:36 The Importance of Technical Knowledge in Leadership16:10 Challenges and Stress in Startup Environments25:52 Navigating Stressful Demos and Live Presentations29:27 The Evolution of Engineering Roles33:05 Managing People and Processes36:24 The Burden of Leadership43:49 The Emotional Toll of Hiring and Firing

Jason Fishman: In this episode, growth marketer, investor, and podcaster Jason Fishman traces his path from action-sports consultant and Gen-Y specialist to co-founder and SVP of Digital Strategy at Digital Niche Agency (DNA). He explains how early work across social gaming and mobile ad networks shaped his obsession with measurable, scalable acquisition—and why that lens ultimately pulled him into the capital-raising arena (Reg D 506(c), Reg CF, and Reg A+).Jason breaks down his “Eight Point Plan” strategy: start with an industry overview, run a competitor marketing audit, then craft headline-worthy creative that mirrors what the target audience already consumes. Success leaves clues, and the best campaigns fuse social proof, third-party validation, and crystal-clear numbers into concise, shareable stories.We dive deep into investor marketing mechanics: audience targeting, pixel discipline, and funnel design that moves prospects from consideration to conversion and repeat engagement. Jason shares crowdfunding realities—why average Reg CF investments hover around the four figures, how many total site visits you should expect per 2,000 investments, and why the first week’s momentum (often fueled by your first-degree network) can set the conversion rate for the entire raise. He also details the “crowd dynamics” behind social proof: everyone wants to be first to be second, so your job is to make the campaign feel already in motion.On channels, Jason argues YouTube is still underrated for direct response—if (and only if) you can nail the hook, value proposition, support, and CTA in seconds. He outlines how paid and organic have blurred, why creative now outweighs targeting, and how to scale what works through a relentless test-optimize-scale loop.Common founder mistakes? Treating marketing as an afterthought, launching without a pre-launch plan, and assuming “if we build it, they will come.” His remedy: start strategy months before go-live, publish a content calendar with built-in third-party validators, and define the algorithmic roadmap for getting 50k–250k qualified visits to the offering page.We close on mindset. Top issuers “do more”—more content, more conversations with experts, more advertising, and more amplification of what’s working. For Jason, disciplined experimentation plus bold, consistent execution is how brands earn attention, build trust, and raise at scale.About Jason Fishman:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jafishman/About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Jason Fishman and His Journey04:22 Navigating Regulations in Crowdfunding and Investor Marketing08:47 The Importance of Digital Acquisition and Scalable Marketing Strategies13:20 Effective Marketing Strategies in a Noisy Digital Landscape17:37 Measuring Demand and Analyzing Market Trends21:49 Underrated Digital Channels for Customer Acquisition24:23 Mastering Organic Content on YouTube28:32 Navigating YouTube's Advertising Landscape32:28 The Evolution of Performance Marketing34:29 Building Momentum in Crowdfunding41:29 Common Mistakes in Investor Marketing

Danielle Costa-Nakano shares how, as Chief Product Officer at Grassroots Analytics, she’s leading a shift from data-as-a-service to software-as-a-service to help nonprofit and political organizations escape spreadsheet sprawl and tool fragmentation. Danielle explains why many teams still spend half their day importing/exporting CSVs across 7–10 systems and how a central data platform—with strong APIs, embedded analytics, and AI-assisted workflows—can surface “the right ask, to the right person, at the right time,” replacing manual busywork with actionable insight.She introduces Quiller, an AI-first content creator that drafts emails, texts, letters, and taglines in the organization’s own voice, keeping a human-in-the-loop to augment rather than replace staff. Beyond any single tool, Danielle argues for a post-CRM approach: orchestrate multiple CRMs and best-of-breed apps via APIs to form a unified, 360° picture—then predict, decide, and act.Drawing on two decades across NGP VAN/Bonterra and the National Geographic Society, Danielle breaks down the foundations of trustworthy AI and data products: data governance, clear data contracts, and an SDLC applied to data itself. She also goes deep on team craft: people-first leadership; treating QA as an ally and “internal power user”; investing early in UX research and design to drive product-market fit; and insisting on reliable CI so “green means green.”On rapid alignment, her teams use “vibe coding” and AI prototyping (e.g., Vercel v0, Figma AI) to explore ideas and test information architecture—useful for shared understanding, but not production-ready code. Engineers then rebuild with reusable components and proper abstractions.Danielle also maps the sector’s headwinds—donor fatigue, tougher planning cycles, and the vast range from volunteer-run nonprofits to global impact orgs—and underscores a simple value promise: modern, efficient tools at the right price, in service of the mission. - Moving from DaaS to SaaS to reduce manual data work and unlock insight - Quiller: AI content creation that preserves brand voice (human-in-the-loop) - Post-CRM orchestration: connect many CRMs and tools via APIs for a unified view - Data governance & contracts as prerequisites for analytics/AI that lasts - UX as a PMF driver; QA as partner; CI you can trust - Vibe coding/AI prototyping for speed and alignment—then rebuild properly - People-first leadership through mergers, rebuilds, and launches - Advice to newcomers: go deep on data—there’s a role for every skillset (APIs, risk, interfaces, science)About Danielle Nakano:- https://www.daniellecostanakano.comAbout Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Danielle Costa-Nacano and Grassroots Analytics03:09 Transitioning from Data as a Service to Software as a Service06:02 The Role of AI in Content Creation and Data Management08:54 Lessons from Previous Roles at National Geographic and Bonterra11:59 Building Products for Nonprofits and Social Good15:02 Challenges Faced by Nonprofits Today17:52 Data Infrastructure and Integration Issues20:48 The Importance of Data Governance24:01 Enhancing Donor Relationships with AI26:54 Conclusion and Future Outlook27:24 Integrating Data for Better Decision Making29:38 The Importance of People in Leadership32:48 Collaboration Across Teams38:08 Quality Assurance and Development39:48 User Experience as a Key Factor45:19 Prototyping and AI in Product Development51:33 Advice for Future Data Professionals

Travis Summers brings a remarkable dual career journey to this episode of the PreVetted Podcast. With over 23 years of military service in the U.S. Army and more than 25 years of experience in human resources, Travis has dedicated his life to building high-performing teams, shaping organizational culture, and aligning people strategies with business goals.In this conversation, Travis shares how the discipline, resilience, and leadership skills he developed in the military translated seamlessly into corporate HR. As a Regional Recruiting Manager and later in operations, he learned the value of workforce planning, efficiency, and resource allocation—skills that became the backbone of his corporate leadership style. Transitioning into HR, he discovered deep fulfillment in helping people grow, align with opportunities, and provide for their families.Travis discusses the importance of aligning employee development plans with organizational objectives, illustrating how strategic HR practices can reduce turnover and boost engagement. At Anywhere Talent, for example, he implemented a performance management system with quarterly reviews, regular training, and one-on-one coaching, resulting in improved productivity and an average tenure of three to four years—well above industry norms.The conversation explores his philosophy of leadership rooted in integrity, accountability, and empathy. He emphasizes active listening, cultural sensitivity, and the balance between adapting to an organization’s needs and standing firm on values. Federico and Travis dive into the challenges of fostering resilience in both military and civilian teams, with Travis noting that people everywhere thrive when they feel trusted, supported, and empowered to make decisions.They also discuss the evolving role of HR—from an administrative function to a strategic partner shaping innovation, culture, and employee experience. Travis reflects on how technology and AI are reshaping the field, cautioning against over-reliance while recognizing the productivity benefits when used transparently. He highlights adaptability and continuous learning as essential traits for modern HR leaders, sharing how earning his PHR certification reinforced the value of lifelong education.For veterans transitioning to corporate leadership, Travis offers advice: carry forward the discipline and resilience learned in service, but also remain open to new cultures, new ways of working, and personal investment in growth.As he looks to the future, Travis is most excited about HR’s role in advancing employee engagement, building diverse global teams, and using technology alongside empathy to create workplaces where both people and businesses thrive.This episode is a thoughtful exploration of leadership, adaptability, and the human side of organizational success.About Travis Summers:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-summers-phr-56685134/About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.ai🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast00:00 Introduction to Travis Summer's Journey02:22 Transitioning from Military to HR09:54 Aligning People Strategies with Business Goals15:50 Adapting Leadership Across Organizations22:27 Building Workplace Culture for Retention27:33 Navigating AI Challenges in Recruitment34:55 The Importance of Continuous Learning37:42 Instilling Resilience in Teams40:34 The Evolving Role of HR45:19 Future of HR and Organizational Leadership

Shiva Kumar is the Co-Founder & CTO of Dentulu, a health-tech platform unifying the fragmented world of dentistry into a single ecosystem for providers, offices, patients, and suppliers. In this conversation, Shiva shares how Dentulu evolved from mobile dentistry to a comprehensive telehealth platform—accelerated by COVID—and why meticulous, millimeter-level clinical workflows demand a very different approach than “move fast and break things.”

We discuss Dentulu’s core innovations, including virtual post-op care and remote diagnostics powered by MouthCam—an affordable, patient-use intraoral camera that streams images directly to the patient chart so dentists can decide whether an in-office visit is necessary. Shiva explains how the team standardized salivary diagnostics—linking oral health to systemic conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers—through integrated lab partnerships. He also details Dentulu’s sleep apnea program: dentist-designed mandibular advancement devices that can be prescribed and managed largely through virtual workflows, with typical insurance reimbursements in the $4,000–$6,000 range.

On the tech side, Shiva opens the hood on Dentulu’s HIPAA-compliant, microservices-based architecture, emphasizing reliability, scenario testing, and patient safety over speed. He outlines Dentulu’s AI layer: domain-specific chat agents for dental Q&A, voice dictation to SOAP-note summaries, and an app marketplace where third-party AI tools can plug into the platform via middleware. He also shares lessons from raising $3.5–$4M, investing personal capital and sweat equity, and leading a 120-person engineering effort to ship and scale the product.

A major theme is global team building. Shiva breaks down how to maintain quality and culture across time zones (clear product ownership, rigorous evaluation, vertical expertise in health tech, and a shared vision), plus the practical rhythms—project managers spanning zones, a universal daily sync, and relentless documentation—to keep delivery predictable.

Shiva also reflects on co-founder dynamics with Dr. Raj, a third-generation dentist: pairing deep domain expertise with technical leadership. His advice for founders seeking a technical counterpart: look beyond coding skill to solution architecture, business judgment, cost discipline (e.g., cloud spend), and the ability to make hard trade-offs under investor pressure. Co-founding is “a marriage”—you won’t find perfect, but you must commit, communicate, and grow into 100% together.

About Shiva Kumar:

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivakumarc/

About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎

🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡

- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod

- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast

00:00 Introduction to Denlulu and Its Vision

02:47 Building a Unified Dental Ecosystem

05:34 Challenges in Software Development for Dentistry

08:26 Telehealth Transformation in Dentistry

11:10 Innovative Solutions for Remote Dental Care

14:03 The Role of Co-Founders in Tech Startups

16:48 Finding the Right Technical Co-Founder

19:34 Trade-offs in Tech Development

22:10 Maintaining Quality Across Global Teams

25:14 Building Effective Global Teams

28:01 Navigating Time Zone Challenges

31:15 Implementing AI in Healthcare

34:36 Understanding Target Customers

36:54 Overcoming Challenges in Healthcare Innovation

38:25 Insights from Speaking at the UN

41:07 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

43:25 Future Plans for DENTULU