The KIRUPA Podcast

Hi everybody - if you want clever and (often) witty insights from some of the most creative people, check out my podcast! :slight_smile:

For 2025, I have a pretty big lineup of people for this year that I’ll be posting more about soon. This means there will be more fun people and comments like what you see below!

I also want to make sure the podcasts hit the mark. If you are a regular viewer/watcher, curious to hear your thoughts on the interviews. What do you think of the content, the format, things you’d like the change, etc?

Cheers,
Kirupa :octopus:

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What’s it like to navigate startup life after having a lot of experience working at large tech companies?

To discuss this and a whole lot more, I chat with Henry Kirk, co-founder of Studio.init(). We cover a range of topics that will resonate with those of you currently in a startup and highlight to the rest of us the many roles that a co-founder at a startup plays.

Watch the full chat here:

You can also watch directly on: :tv: YouTube, :studio_microphone: Spotify, and :apple: Apple


What goes on in the life of a professional public speaker? How does one apply for that job?

While public speaking consistently ranks as one of the most terrifying things people will ever need to do, some people like Dan Chuparkoff make it their full-time profession. In this fun chat, we talk about Dan’s career progression towards becoming a keynote speaker and dive into all the ins/outs of what life as a professional speaker is like.

Watch the full chat here:

You can also watch directly on: :tv: YouTube, :studio_microphone: Spotify, and :apple: Apple

Links to learn more about Dan:

:globe_showing_americas: Website: https://danchuparkoff.com/
:movie_camera: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanChuparkoff
:briefcase: LinkedIn: Dan Chuparkoff - DanChuparkoff.com | LinkedIn
:books: Instagram: Dan Chuparkoff (@danchuparkoff) • Instagram photos and videos

While technology trends evolve and change, the need to connect with others and build a community has remained a constant.

In this fun chat, Zach Hawtof, Co-Founder and CEO of ⁠Tightknit⁠, shares his experience with community building and how organizations who use Slack can benefit from a deeper story here.

Along the way, we touch upon a bunch of topics from NYC vs. SF, product management, the importance of SEO, authenticity (and AI-based authenticity), and a whole lot more.

Watch the full discussion here:

You can also watch directly on: :tv: YouTube, :studio_microphone: Spotify, and :apple: Apple

Links to learn more about Zach:

:globe_showing_americas: Tightknit: https://tightknit.ai/
:briefcase: LinkedIn: Zach Hawtof - Tightknit | LinkedIn