00:00 – Trailer01:12 – Setting the context and purpose of the discussion02:48 – Is AI really replacing jobs? Understanding the fear07:25 – Fear of AI in Teams and introducing it to the team13:28 – Common doubts when people start using AI17:05 – How leaders should approach AI adoption19:35 – Understanding the content/production cycle28:20 – Why dynamic documents matter.33:04 – What Makes an Idea Strong36:45 – Comparing ideas across different domains39:23 – How AI helps reduce content and work pressure43:55 – Blending creativity and technology48:18 – Content Creation with AI54:38 – New ideas emerging through AI 01:03:50 – Key takeaways and closing thoughts

Everyone is racing to “add AI” to their workflow. Very few are rethinking how work itself should feel in an AI-first world.In this episode of Founders’ Foyer, I sit down with Anjan Panneer Selvam, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Acolyte Health, to unpack what AI is actually changing inside modern product organisations.This isn’t a surface-level conversation about tools. We go deeper, into how product roles are being rewritten, not replaced, and how AI kills tasks, not careers.Anjan shares how his team uses AI to run product end-to-end: recording meetings, turning insights into decisions, and aligning teams through fast prototyping instead of long PRDs. He breaks down real workflows and leadership practices that help teams move faster ,without losing judgment.You’ll hear honest insights on:

• Why Product Manager, design, and engineering roles aren’t dying , they’re evolving
• Treating AI as a teammate, not just a tool
• How judgment becomes the most valuable skill in the AI era
• Building with prototypes first, PRDs later
• Communal learning, micro-learning, and reducing AI fear inside teams
• New frictions AI creates: choice overload, false progress and decision fatigue

If you’re a product manager, founder, designer, engineer, or builder wondering how to stay relevant , this conversation will change how you think about work, leadership, and AI.This isn’t about being faster. It’s about being clearer.

In this episode of The Founder’s Foyer with Aishwarya Ashok, join Nicholas Charriere, Founder & CEO of Mocha, and discover how Mocha is democratising product creation enabling anyone, regardless of coding experience, to build functional apps.

Nicholas shares Mocha’s mission to empower the 99%, the transformative role of AI in app development, their unique vertically integrated approach, and the future of product building.

You’ll also learn about Mocha’s viral launch, innovative marketing strategies, and insights into the evolving economics of AI tools.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
00:55 – Welcome to Founder’s Foyer
01:10 – Why Mocha Was Started and How It’s Useful for People
07:33 – How to Build a Product for an Audience Who Doesn’t Know How to Explain Things
12:05 – A Customer Who Built a Business with Mocha
18:50 – Why “Easy” Features Like Payments Are Harder Than They Look
27:56 – AI Unlocks New Ways to Help Small Businesses
31:20 – AI Pricing Is Broken, And It’s On Purpose

In this episode of The Founder's Foyers Podcast, Claire joins us to talk about building with AI, vibe coding, and the future of product creation.

We cover everything from AI tools that speed up coding to why product fundamentals never change. Claire shares how solo founders, startups, and even large organisations can use AI to move faster and why ignoring AI could make you unemployable in just a couple of years.

Highlights include:

1. What vibe coding really means for non-technical builders

2. Why AI-powered tools are changing how products are made

3. How leaders can push teams to adopt AI without fear

4. Claire’s take on employability in the next 24 months

5. Building in public, product intuition, and speed over perfection

6. Why “fast beats right” — and how AI makes fast easier

This episode is full of practical insights, founder lessons, and future-facing advice for anyone building in tech today.

00:00 - Intro

01:08 – Welcome to The Founder's Foyer

04:10 – What actually is vibe coding

09:26 – Adaptation of AI with Product Managers & working people

11:08 – The difference between leading teams and building solo

13:38 – Why Claire pushed AI early in workplaces

17:53 – Exploring AI tools like Cursor and Devin

33:08 – Building in public and shaping AI products

46:28 – The future of small AI-powered teams

48:28 – Final thoughts and key takeaways

Nita Singh Kaushal, in conversation with host Aishwarya Ashok, explores how leaders and professionals can thrive in the age of AI. She emphasizes that adaptability and curiosity now matter more than fixed expertise, and that leadership is no longer about simply knowing—it’s about navigating uncertainty with clarity and vision.

While AI can accelerate output and even draft brilliant plans, it is ultimately humans who build belief, create meaning, and inspire action. Nita highlights why the real edge lies in sensemaking, communication, and trust, and how storytelling and collaboration keep us grounded in a world flooded with instant output. At its core, this conversation is a reminder that the best leaders embrace curiosity over certainty and see AI not as competition, but as a powerful companion to human judgment and values.

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00:00 – Intro

01:12 - Welcome to The Founder's Foyer Podcast

04:18 – From Knowing to Navigating: How Do We Adapt in the Age of AI?

16:43 – Why AI Can’t Replace Humans and How It Supports Leadership

29:35 – Who Are We Really Building Products For?

30:04 – Designing AI Products with Human Emotions in Mind

33:52 – Beyond Workflows: How AI Can Help People See Themselves Differently in Their Roles

41:54 – Challenges of Bringing AGI into Practice & Power Dynamics of AI

50:10 – AI as a Companion, Not a Crutch

55:00 – Final Takeaways

In this episode of The Founder's Foyer, Aishwarya speaks with Satyajeet Salgar, product leader at Google and former head of YouTube Shopping and Google Search. They explore how AI is reshaping the future of product development, startups, and solo entrepreneurship. Whether you're a startup founder, product builder, or just curious about the AI-first future — this episode is packed with deep insights and practical examples.

00:00 - Intro

01:07 - Welcome to Founder’s Foyer: AI Changing the Game

02:28 - Can One Person Build a Unicorn Company?

04:15 - Small Teams, Big Impact: Efficiency in the AI Era

09:15 - Collapsing Roles: AI & Cross-functional Productivity

14:47 - Rethinking Product Workflows with AI

18:00 - Are PMs Now Designers, Analysts, and Builders?

20:30 - AI Adoption Curve for people

23:05 - Adapting Mindset to AI

28:45 - Goal of Chat Interface

33:51 - NotebookLM, Audio Summaries & Personalised UIs

37:37 - How Consumers Will Drive AI Interface Evolution

43:07 - Brainstorming with LLMs: AI as Your Thinking Partner

49:15 - Final Takeaways & Satyajeet’s Workflow with AI

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In this episode, we chat with Sid from Composio to understand what MCP (Model Context Protocol) really means and how it's changing the way AI tools connect with different apps. Sid explains how MCP helps simplify complex processes and makes it easier for developers and AI agents to access the tools they need.

We also talk about how this technology works behind the scenes, how it compares to APIs, and how big companies like Microsoft and Anthropic are getting involved. Sid shares real examples from Composio, showing how context-aware tools are being built and why they matter.

Whether you're a developer, someone working with AI, or just curious about where this technology is headed, this conversation offers clear explanations and useful insights into a rapidly growing space.

0:00 – Intro & Sid’s Background

1:30 – What Is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

3:50 – Is MCP a tool

5:40 – What MCP Includes (Resources, Tools, Prompts)

8:55 – Journey of MCP

15:33 – Example of MCP In action

25:00 – Developer Experience & Setup

47:00 – The Future of MCP

Jacob Bank, CEO of Relay and former product lead at Gmail, joins Aishwarya Ashok to explore how AI agents are truly reshaping the way we work. He explains why structured AI workflows solve most real-world needs today and highlights the concept of “spiky intelligence,” where AI excels at some tasks but still needs human direction. Jacob emphasizes that the most important skill in this new era isn’t coding, but the ability to clearly define goals and structure problems for AI. He shares practical ways to use AI not just to replace tasks, but to automate complex, cross-platform outcomes—unlocking new levels of productivity and enabling small teams to achieve big results. 00:00 - Intro 1:17 - Welcome 2:34 - Jacob's Journey: From Google to AI Agents 3:25 - Beyond Tools: Focusing on Workflows & Outcomes11:34 - AI Workflows vs AI Agents: What's the Difference?19:43 - The Human Role: Critical Thinking & Future Skills27:30 - Understanding "Spiky Intelligence" in AI31:30 - How to Start Building Your Own AI Agents43:21 - Demo of Relay53:11 - Summary and Outcome of the agent