ST Tangirala : The Polymath Professional: AI, Growth, and Building What Matters

What does it take to turn ambitious ideas into lasting impact—especially if you're building outside Silicon Valley?ST Tangirala—growth operator, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder & COO of Sobo, an AI-powered platform connecting business owners with expert talent—joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, business growth, artificial intelligence, and the art of execution.A self-described "polymath professional," ST Tangirala combines creativity, technical expertise, and relationship-building across industries ranging from software and media to real estate, insurance, and travel. He's also the host of The Next In Time Podcast, where he interviews founders and visionaries shaping the future, and the author of three novels—including Havensbury, which reached #1 New Release on Amazon.In this episode, ST shares practical strategies for small and mid-sized businesses to leverage AI without massive budgets, why execution matters more than ideas, and what interviewing hundreds of founders has taught him about success. He also opens up about how writing fiction shapes his approach to leadership and storytelling in business.If you're a founder, operator, or someone dreaming of building something meaningful, this conversation with ST Tangirala will give you the tools, insights, and inspiration to take the next step.In this episode, we explore:· How small businesses can practically use AI—without a large budget or technical team· Why so many companies struggle with execution even when they have a great strategy· Lessons from interviewing founders and innovators on The Next In Time Podcast· Building a startup outside Silicon Valley: challenges and opportunities· The future of small business in an AI-driven economy· How writing novels shapes storytelling, leadership, and human behavior· The role of storytelling in business, marketing, and entrepreneurshipConnect with ST Tangirala:· Website: http://sobo.ai· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-gGz7OMm3MUcoZmbxozudA· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextintimepodcast/· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextintimepodcast/Listen to His Podcast:Next In Timehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-gGz7OMm3MUcoZmbxozudA