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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 18 MIN

Stop Building in a Vacuum — How Real Tech Leaders Make Systems That Matter

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In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we talk with Jayanth Kumar, tech leader and co-founder at Turl Street Group. After building at Amazon, a unicorn startup, and a YC-backed company, he’s now tackling democracy with GatherGov — a platform that uses AI to surface insights from local government meetings.🎯 Why local politics is where real power lies — and how AI can democratize it🛠️ How Jayanth's book on system design filled a 10-year industry knowledge gap💬 What it means to "speak from scars, not slides" in your leadership journey🌍 Lessons from scaling systems across three continents and every growth stage🔥 Why building with clarity and shared vision keeps teams motivated and focusedA must-watch for tech leaders, civic entrepreneurs, and engineers aiming to lead real change.Thanks for tuning in to Breakthrough Innovation! Want to subscribe to the podcast? Have feedback to share? Connect with us on Spotify or iTunes and leave us a review—we’d love to hear from you!

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