Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions

Jacob Matson is a DevRel at MotherDuck, with a background in finance & operations. He lives in Everett, Washington, and you can find him on Twitter @matsonj. Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

David Nebinski is a community builder, writer, and host of the Portfolio Career and A Chief of Staff podcasts. He is currently working with Founders to build their business and community through events. You can learn more about his work and events in NYC on his Substack here! Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Josh Dorfman has spent his career at the intersection of media, brand building, and climate. He is CEO and host of Supercool, a media company covering the low-carbon economy and the companies building it. Josh is also co-founder & CMO of Plantd, a manufacturer of carbon-negative building materials made from fast-growing, perennial grass.Supercool: getsuper.coolPlantd: plantdmaterials.com Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to a very special milestone episode for Past Present Phuture with Episode 25!Eren is the Founder and Chief Engineer at Olympian Motors. He previously built chips at Qualcomm, focusing on Snapdragon Auto, AI-accelerator, and satellites. Started his career at Ford R&D, holds an MBA from Columbia University and a BSc in Electronics Engineering.Olympian Motors Vehicles: https://olympianmotors.com/orderOlympus EV Skateboard Kit: https://olympianmotors.com/olympus-kitOfficial Website: http://olympianmotors.comOlympian Motors Social: https://www.instagram.com/olympianmotorsConnect with Eren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eren-canarslanConnect with Bikash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bikpo Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Daniel is the CEO and co-founder of Meet-Ting, one of the most popular AI scheduling assistants for email and WhatsApp. He previously held executive roles at TikTok, ByteDance, adidas, and WPP, and has lived and worked across the USA, China, the UK, Germany, and Brazil. Dan is widely respected in social media marketing and the startup ecosystem. He built one of the first AI agents in his sector, mentors at leading accelerators, and advises founders on brand, distribution, and growth.Try Meet-Ting for free: meet-ting.comConnect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbulteelCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

With over 18 years of experience in recruiting, Greg Toroosian is passionate about connecting top talent with meaningful and challenging opportunities in the fields of robotics, hard tech, and AI. As the founder and head of search at Samson Rose, a boutique search firm, he leads their efforts to deliver high-quality and personalized services to clients and candidates. They are not just recruiters - they are search partners who advise, support, and elevate the hiring process for both sides of the equation.In addition to running his own firm, he also has a podcast called Machine Minds, where founders, leaders, and investors from innovative robotics & AI companies join him to discuss their products, careers, and the industry. Samson Rose: https://samsonrose.comMachine Minds: https://linktr.ee/machinemindsConnect with Greg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregtoroosianCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Dontae Delgado is a Staff Product Manager at ServiceTitan with a career spanning Amazon, Compass, Outreach, and Microsoft; where he's led products affecting millions of users and managed initiatives at enterprise scale.Outside of his day job, Dontae coaches professionals navigating career pivots and helps service-based small business owners build systems that let their business grow without them. His coaching practice is built on a simple belief: action creates clarity and difficult transitions become manageable when you have the right framework and someone who's been in the room.💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontaedelgadoCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Annie and Michael Hedgpeth are the co-founders of People Work, a bootstrapped software company helping professionals get intentional about the relationships that drive their careers. Annie is the CEO, with a non-traditional path through casting directing, cloud engineering, and software engineering at HashiCorp. Michael is the CTO, with a background in engineering leadership at NCR and Splunk. Together, they're building a private, native platform that helps people turn relationship-building into a daily practice, because as AI takes over more technical work, the professionals who invest in trust and collaboration will be the ones who win.People WorkA way to be consistent with the most important relationships in your professional world• Website - https://people-work.io • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hedge-ops-software-llc• YouTube - thttps://www.youtube.com/@People-Work• X/Twitter - https://x.com/peopleworkio• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/peoplework.bsky.social• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peopleworkioAnnie HedgpethCo-Founder & CEO• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-hedgpeth• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anniewithaplan• X/Twitter - https://x.com/anniehedgie• Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/anniehedgie.bsky.socialMichael HedgpethCo-Founder & CTO• X/Twitter: https://x.com/michaelhedgpeth• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hedgpethCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Nick Cook is a senior technical writer and software programmer with 25+ years of experience creating clear, effective documentation. He has worked on developer documentation for Google Cloud Media APIs, Android OS, and the game mechanics of Tetris. He currently resides in San Jose, CA and works at NVIDIA on LLM documentation.CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Philippe Routhier is an ESG and sustainability practitioner with a non-traditional path into the field. He began his career in professional kitchens, where he learned discipline, failure, and how to lead under pressure, before transitioning into tech and corporate operations.Today, his work focuses on building practical ESG programs, navigating imperfect systems, and helping teams understand not just what needs to be done, but why. Philippe is especially interested in how setbacks, regulatory gaps, and lived experience shape more resilient approaches to sustainability over time.CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

After spending way too much time acquiring a master's in physics and another in applied math, Manu worked at Google (15 years) and Twitter (1.5 years) as a software engineer, while spewing a constant flow of satire through his cartoons. Since the day Elon Musk fired him for being too much of a troublemaker, he decided to step away from tech and now spends most of his time drawing.You can find Manu’s work across software, art and music at: ma.nu.CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

After bouncing around the IT world for a few years, Chris started a new journey in SEO and web marketing, then spent nearly a decade at Automattic as a support engineer and payments systems developer for WordPress.com and WooCommerce. That journey from technology to marketing to support to code shapes how he works today: asking the right questions, connecting the dots, and focusing on what's actually broken. He loves helping growing businesses turn an underperforming digital presence into something that delivers.Connect with Chris by visiting his site or on LinkedIn.CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Azhar Imanakunova is a performance and growth marketing leader with 10+ years of experience accelerating growth, scaling affiliate channels, and optimizing revenue for tech companies. She has managed $100M+ acquisition portfolios, exceeding ROAS goals and improving cost efficiency through strategic negotiation and data-driven experimentation. Alongside her corporate work, she leads She’s New to America Pro, a community focused on empowering immigrant women to thrive in U.S. corporate environments through networking, support, and career development. Connect with Azhar on LinkedIn.CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Brian Samson is the founder of Plugg Technologies, a leadingnearshore firm connecting Latin America talent with U.S. companies.Brian has spent 10 years focused on nearshoring, including living asan expat in Argentina. As a founder, he has grown 3 separatecompanies from $0 to $4m ARR each. Prior, he was a VP of talentfor several SF based tech companies including an IPO and anacquisition. He holds an MBA from UCLA and he and his wife areadvocates for foster care, having adopted a baby girl.Connect with Brian on LinkedIn and to learn more about nearshoring check out the The Nearshoring Cafe Podcast.Follow Plugg Technologies on the following platforms:* plugg.tech* Instagram* LinkedIn* XCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Adam Steingart is a revenue and marketing leader across sports, media and entertainment, and a former Paramount and NBA executive. He’s built and led large-scale creative, commercial, and partnership organizations, including the creative revenue division at Paramount and the commercial transformation of the NBA and Take-Two’s NBAT2 Media venture. His work spans branded content, partnerships, creator-first strategy, live events, and go-to-market leadership for some of the most influential brands in culture.Follow Adam on LinkedIn for analysis of the current media landscape: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsteingartCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Andy Claiborn has worked across multiple industries for the last three decades. He has implemented major organizational changes in Insurance, Banking and HR/Talent Advisory teams. He is based in Rockport, Massachusetts and looking forward to help his next team build for the future.CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Liz helped build out the Technical Product Operations function at LinkedIn before going on to lead global support at OnBoard, where she focused on turning customer insights into product improvements and building seamless escalation paths that keep teams aligned and customers supported. Liz loves connecting Support, Product, and Engineering so everyone’s working toward the same goal — a smoother, smarter customer experience. Follow Liz on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/elizabethndrewsCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Morgan has spent over a decade in product leadership building everything from publishing platforms to e-commerce sites and audience experiences that scale. With experience at places like The New York Times and Vox Media, she brings deep expertise in both transforming legacy systems and building entirely new products from the ground up, with a proven track record of taking ambitious ideas and translating them into sustainable, high-impact solutions. Her approach combines strategic product vision with hands-on execution, leading cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges while maintaining focus on user outcomes and business goals.To learn more about the Handle with Care Collective visit handlewithcare.dev.CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

As a Fractional VP of Engineering, Mark Roddy helps AI startups ship product faster and fix what’s slowing teams down. Acting as both operator and coach, he drives results in weeks instead of the months it takes to hire and onboard a full-time leader.Connect with Mark: https://launchit.aihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/markroddyCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Ruben Rincon currently leads the Developer Experience team for Adobe Express and the Creative Cloud Developer Platforms. With over 15 years in the developer relations space, Ruben has a blend of experience as a developer evangelist, product manager, and DevRel lead. His journey spans roles at companies like Dropbox, Microsoft, and Nokia, where he’s gathered a wide range of insights into what it takes to build scalable developer programs and engaged communities.Connect with Ruben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubenrinconCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Michael Papasevastos is a versatile technologist and budding entrepeneur, with more than two decades of deep expertise across cloud platforms, AI and software engineering. He is a collaborative strategist who helps organizations grow by building strong engineering cultures, architecting resilient systems, and guiding teams through digital transformation. He envisions a future where everybody is empowered through technology to fulfill their purpose.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpapasCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Curiosity is your CompassRyan Krebs is a seasoned GTM leader with over a decade in tech, spanning early-stage startups to Google Cloud and Scale AI. He now leads efforts at Crossmint to help AI agents transact in the real world. Outside of work, he’s an ultramarathon runner, a writer, and an explorer of all things New York City.Follow Ryan on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ryankrebsCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Idode Kerobo is a founder working on AI apps. He was also previously in Product at Meta working on VR creator tools.To learn more about his current projects see more here.CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Foly Texson has over 20 years of technical writer experience, working in several industries including: manufacturing, aviation maintenance, warehouse installation and automation, human resources, telecommunications and customer service center training. He has a BS in Technical Communication from Mercer University in Macon, GA.CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Chris Demeke is a Group Product Manager at Google, leading product development for the Google Developer Program and Google's developer documentation and learning platform on developers.google.com. Prior to that he worked on Elections and Civics on Google Search, as well as Local Guides on Google Maps. Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Chris immigrated to the United States at the age of four and grew up in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and a Master of Science from Georgetown University. With over ten years of experience in software development and product management, he has worked at companies such as Google, General Electric, and Synchrony Financial. Chris currently resides just outside of Washington D.C., in Maryland, with his spouse and 3 young kids. Connect with Chris at https://chrisdemeke.com.Additional Resources: The Death of Product Development as We Know it: https://lg.substack.com/p/the-death-of-product-developmentCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Today's guest is Jamie Coombs, in Jamie's own words: With over 15 years of design experience, I am a Lead UX Designer at Hilton, where I craft user-friendly and engaging interfaces for a variety of digital products. My expertise spans mapping informed user journeys, optimizing chatbot interactions, enhancing Interactive Voice Response systems, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Recently, I’ve integrated AI-driven solutions into my design approach, including crafting effective AI prompts and leveraging AI technologies to create smarter, more intuitive user experiences. Connect with Jamie at https://jmecoombs.com/uxd-works CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

CEO of Built for Devs, Tessa fast-tracks developer tools from idea to essential. With 10+ years in DevRel leadership, she guides startups and enterprises in building developer programs that boost adoption and revenue. Tessa transforms promising dev tools into must-have favorites.Connect with Tessa @ builtfor.devCredits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬  Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

Adam DuVander is a former developer, accidental marketer, and founder of EveryDeveloper. He's worked with some of the best developer-focused companies as an early employee, team leader, and consultant. Many seek his advice on content strategy, developer experience, and community engagement. He is also the author of multiple books, including "Developer Marketing Does Not Exist" and "Technical Content Strategy Decoded."LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duvanderTwitter: https://twitter.com/adamdBlue Sky: https://duv.bsky.socialCreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬Background: ‪@freepik‬Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

This intro episode shares what the show is all about. Relax and Enjoy :) CreditsMusic: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe