Where Personal Development Meets Tech, and Talent

In this episode of ‘Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool,’ host John Light talks with Hirbod Bigvan, a serial entrepreneur in the tech space, about the challenges and excitement of entrepreneurship, the balance between passion and discipline, and the innovative use of technology in personal development. Hirbod shares his journey from arriving in the U.S. with nothing to building successful startups. The conversation covers resilience in entrepreneurship, the impact of AI on the job market, and Hirbod’s current venture, Cassius, which offers one-on-one dating coaching to men to improve their confidence and happiness. They also discuss the broader implications of technology in facilitating human connections and the importance of giving back to the community.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
02:10 The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship
05:04 The Importance of Discipline and Focus
07:03 The Role of Technology in Entrepreneurship
07:53 Introducing Cassius: A Dating Coaching Platform
08:57 The Impact of Confidence and Expectations
19:13 The Role of AI in Cassius
20:22 The Art of Interviewing and Self-Improvement
22:40 The Impact of AI and Technology Trends
24:17 The Influence of Tech Giants and Elon Musk
25:01 The Risks and Rewards of AI in Customer Service
26:25 The Role of AI in Dating and Building Communities
27:35 The Power of Real-Life Interactions and Community Building
28:31 The Future of Entrepreneurship and Startups
29:32 The Impact of Social Media on Real-Life Interactions
31:17 The Importance of Treating Others Right
32:30 The American Dream and the Role of Politics
35:10 The Power of Sacrifice and Giving Back
36:19 The Role of Politics in Local Communities
37:15 The Importance of Honesty and Vision in Politics
37:53 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans