Join Dario de Santis as we delve into the transformative power of AI in reshaping how teams collaborate. Discover cutting-edge AI solutions that are breaking down barriers, enhancing communication, and fostering innovation across industries. From virtual assistants to intelligent project management tools, learn how AI is enabling seamless teamwork and driving productivity to new heights. Tune in to uncover how AI is not just a tool, but a game-changer in the world of collaboration.

About Dario de Santis:

- https://tweelin.com/

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariodesantis/

About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎

🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡

- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod

- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast

00:00 The Birth of Twilling: A New Approach to Collaboration

05:22 Rethinking Productivity: The Meeting Dilemma

11:50 Gartner's Cool Vendor Recognition: A Milestone for Twilling

19:04 Leveraging Telemetry: Real-Time Availability Insights

23:17 Digital Serendipity: Bridging the Gap in Remote Work

30:00 Building Trust and Relationships in a Virtual World

34:37 The Evolution of Communication in the Workplace

38:20 The Shift from Collaboration to Isolation

42:37 The Impact of Twillin on Team Dynamics

47:33 Bridging Communication Gaps Across Organizations

54:48 Insights from Corporate to Startup Transition

Udit Joshi, Product Manager at Google, leads the development of next-generation tools used by Googlers worldwide, integrating Google AI to automate support and sales conversations. He’s a builder at heart. In his past life as a startup founder, he learned how to build products from the ground up—skills he now applies at scale inside Google.

Udit believes we’re in a new era where AI lets anyone create amazing things, with or without technical expertise.

Connect with Udit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uditjoshi92/

About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎

🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡

- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod

- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast

00:00 – Intro & greetings

01:05 – First “job”: a college startup printing ads on notebooks

03:40 – Early taste of zero-to-one creation and national press

05:10 – Joining Google: PM for internal contact-center platforms

07:45 – Build vs. buy at Google scale (Salesforce/Zendesk vs. first-party)

11:35 – How AI changed PM work: research, docs, and productivity

16:20 – Gemini, deep research, and the new PM toolkit

19:55 – “Will AI replace PMs?” Augmentation vs. replacement

22:40 – Vibe coding PRDs and rapid prototyping

26:05 – Knowing AI’s limits & seamless human handoffs

27:34 – From search box to LLM box: shifting personal habits

30:26 – Designing agent supervision dashboards for humans

31:52 – Bad AI UX examples: when chat gets in the way

33:34 – Real user research 👉 blindly shoving AI into workflows

34:30 – Project pride: Conversational voice bot for Google Ads support

40:50 – Principle that guides him: PMs as translators

42:20 – Advice for aspiring PMs: build things, start now

44:10 – Closing thoughts: AI is moving fast—stay curious

Rob Terry is a serial entrepreneur and technologist with 25+ years of experience at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and real-world systems. He is the founder and CEO of SeafoodAI, which builds biometric scanners and digital tools to modernize seafood supply chains with real-time traceability and compliance. Previously, Rob founded SmartCatch, a pioneer in deep-sea monitoring for bycatch reduction, which was successfully acquired. His work has been featured in Business Insider, Crunchbase News, and National Fisherman. He’s held leadership roles at Whole Foods, PARC, UCSF, and Silicon Graphics, and is passionate about bringing scalable tech solutions to overlooked, impact-driven industries like ocean sustainability and food systems.

In this episode, we cover:

• How a “tireless AI deckhand” can cut labor, waste, and fraud on boats and in plants

• Turning analog fisheries into digital, verifiable “sea-to-table” supply chains

• Why data (not just devices) will power the next wave of seafood innovation

• Fundraising realities for ocean tech and where Rob is heading next

Learn more about Rob Terry’s company:

- https://seafoodai.com

About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎

🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡

- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod

- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast

00:00 – Cold open: “AI deckhand” for crab boats

01:30 – Host intro + Rob Terry bio

04:30 – Why SeafoodAI? The pain points on docks & boats

10:00 – Tech dive: How CrabScan360 actually works

16:00 – Fisher reactions & workflow changes

21:00 – Traceability, compliance, and killing paper logbooks

26:00 – Business model, ROI, and scaling rugged hardware

31:00 – Lessons from SmartCatch & Whole Foods

36:00 – Funding ocean tech: Techstars, NEC X, BlueSwell

41:00 – Roadmap: Next species & data products

45:00 – Advice for engineers entering ocean/sustainability tech

48:00 – Myths about “sustainable seafood” Rob wants gone

50:00 – What keeps Rob motivated when seas get rough

Shariq A. Salar, Founder & CEO of Atrean, joins Federico Ramallo for a philosophical conversation about AI, decision intelligence, and how we build. Atrean’s AI-native platform turns natural-language questions into instant, governed insights—bringing “lean intel & leaner ops” to investment teams and beyond. Together they explore non-determinism and creativity, vibe coding and rapid prototyping, why human abstraction still matters, and the shifting roles of juniors vs. seniors. They also tackle ethics (ownership of training data), social questions (loneliness and AI companions), and transhumanist ideas about identity and continuity—framed by the sci-fi stories that inspire today’s builders. A reflective, forward-looking dialogue on why we must build better intelligence—responsibly.

About Shariq A. Salar:

- https://atrean.com/

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shariqsalar/

About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎

🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡

- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod

- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast

00:00 Introduction to AI and Decision Intelligence

03:13 The Evolution of Coding and AI's Impact

09:25 Creativity in the Age of AI

14:44 Empowering Non-Tech Individuals with AI

19:25 The Future of Technology and Human Integration

24:53 The Future of Software Engineering and AI

26:00 AI's Impact on Creative Professions

27:52 Engaging with AI in Storytelling

29:17 Generational Shifts in Technology Dependence

31:11 Memory, Learning, and AI

33:12 The Role of Technology in Shaping Humanity's Future

35:26 Science Fiction as a Blueprint for Reality

37:49 The Dilemma of Obsolescence in a Tech-Driven World

39:15 The Creative Potential of AI

41:01 AI and Future Existential Threats

44:44 Balancing Human and Environmental Needs

46:54 The Social Implications of AI and Technology

48:19 The Paradox of Virtual Companionship

51:17 Loneliness in a Connected World

54:04 Transhumanism and the Nature of Identity

56:57 Ethics and Morality in the Age of AI

59:52 The Future of Decision Intelligence

Veronique Rozan shares how she manages TE Connectivity’s worldwide sensor portfolio, builds value-based pricing, navigates tariffs and constant change, and balances (by choice) a demanding executive career with family, offering candid advice for aspiring women leaders.

Born in France to parents from Vietnam (father 50/50 French/Vietnamese, mother 100% Vietnamese), Veronique was raised to work hard and dreamed of living abroad. After earning her MSEE, she began as an application engineer to meet customers and solve their problems, then moved into project management for a holistic view of product development. In 2010 she and her husband relocated to California, where she spent 10 years at Maxim Integrated rising to Executive Director over analog ICs for automotive and consumer markets. In 2021 she joined TE Connectivity to take on more complex products—pressure sensors—and now leads all product management and pricing across every TE sensor market. A self-starter fueled by continuous improvement, she has repeatedly built or transformed functions throughout her career.

About Veronique Rozan:

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/vrozan

About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎

🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡

- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod

- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast

00:00 Introduction to Veronique Rossin and TE Connectivity

02:40 The Exciting World of Sensors

05:13 The Complexity of Pricing in a Global Market

07:49 Navigating Tariffs and Market Dynamics

10:39 The Impact of Inflation on Pricing Strategies

13:05 Challenges of Import and Export Regulations

15:56 Managing Global Teams Through Change

18:24 Fostering Team Stability in a Dynamic Environment

23:45 Building Human Connections in Remote Work

25:19 Navigating Organizational Change and Communication

27:18 Performance Management and Difficult Conversations

30:32 The Balance of Strengths and Development

33:21 Rethinking Work-Life Balance

43:22 Empowering Women in Leadership Roles

Prashanth Kumar Duggishetti went from shipping Dycap’s “Perfect Track” camera tech (InfoComm’s Most Innovative Product) to co-founding Ellenox, a Hyderabad-based venture studio that lets founders “sell while we build” across product, engineering, GTM, and ops. We dig into burnout and bootstrapping, filtering 1,800 applicants without lowering the bar, giving rejected candidates useful feedback, and why India’s talent gap is about access—not ability.

About Prashanth Kumar Duggishetti:

- https://www.ellenox.com/

About Federico Ramallo ✨👨‍💻🌎

🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡

- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod

- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast

00:00 – Intro & Why Listen

03:00 – Leaving Silicon Valley, Starting Ellenox in Hyderabad

07:30 – Dycap story: pivots, long sales cycles, burnout & acquisition

13:00 – Bootstrapping vs. VC: alignment, vision, and costly lessons

18:30 – Venture Studio Model: “You sell, we build” (product to ops)

24:00 – Killing Founder Bottlenecks: E-Myth mindsets & delegation

29:00 – 1,800 Applicants in a Day: Blueberry/Hire.blue and noise-cutting

34:00 – Feedback Instead of Rejection: Raising talent to the bar

39:00 – India/LatAm vs. U.S.: gaps in capital, infrastructure & guidance

44:30 – Async Teams & Community: 37signals influence, social presence

49:00 – Ego, Control & Letting Go: trading perfection for scale

Shailin Saraiya, Sr. Engineering Manager at Roku, joins us to explore what it really takes to lead globally distributed engineering teams at scale. With over a decade of experience at Roku, Sony, and more, Shailin shares how he manages time zone complexity, builds a unified culture, and ensures product quality with AI-driven systems.

We dive into his leadership philosophy, hiring practices across regions, and how his globally diverse teams have shipped high-impact features like the Media QC Platform. From building scalable systems for millions of users to creating safe spaces for communication and collaboration, Shailin offers real, actionable insights.

We also talk about the power of demos, OKRs, and coaching local leaders to scale sustainably—and how AI and ML are transforming content workflows at Roku.

Learn more about Shailin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shailinsaraiya/

About Federico Ramallo:

Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.

- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/

- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io

- ✅ https://prevetted.ai

PreVetted Podcast:

- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcast

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Global Team Management

01:30 Challenges of Time Zone Overlap

02:58 Building a Unified Team Culture

05:02 Navigating Cultural Communication Styles

09:54 Hiring for Global Teams

17:12 Facilitating Seamless Collaboration Across Time Zones

26:18 Evolving Leadership Styles in Global Teams

27:02 The Importance of Context in Communication

31:45 Building Local Leaders and Trust

38:19 Aligning and Motivating a Global Team

42:58 The Impact of Managing Global Teams

47:55 Advice for Scaling Teams Internationally

49:06 Leveraging AI in Content Management

Dr. Carmen Román shares her journey growing up in a poor neighborhood in Guadalajara to becoming a bicultural clinical psychologist with three decades of experience. Drawing from her practice in both Mexico and the United States, she offers a unique perspective on how cultural differences impact our approach to mental health, work-life balance, and family dynamics. Her experience with burnout led to her specialization in helping others prevent and recover from it, and introduces her book "10% More Selfish" which promotes balanced self-care. Silicon Valley's achievement-oriented culture often neglects true self-care but finding purpose through helping others contributes more to happiness than pursuing accomplishments alone.Connect with Dr Carmen Román:Website: www.emotionsinharmony.orgEmail: carmen@emotionsinharmony.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionsinHarmony/Pinterest: https://ar.pinterest.com/c4510317f2fc1736c1528758e9df2f/_created/linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18600765/YouTube Español: www.Youtube.com/c/ArmoniaEmocionalYT English: https://www.youtube.com/@EmotionsinHarmonySpotify: open.spotify.com/show/6HKW92hIlagDDwxBjEQ6tIAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dracarmenromanInstagram Español: https://www.instagram.com/dracarmenroman/IG English: https://www.instagram.com/emotionsinharmony/X: https://twitter.com/DraCarmenRomanInspirame: http://inspirame.buzzsprout.com/Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/carmenromanAE Telegram: https://t.me/armoniaemocionalApple podcast English: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotions-in-harmony-dr-carmen-roman-conversations-to/id1229738882AP español: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/armonia-emocional/id1497379930Whatsapp: https://wa.link/y6i51uAbout Federico Ramallo:Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/- 🌐 https://densitylabs.io- ✅ https://prevetted.aiPreVetted Podcast:- 🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcastCHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Carmen Román and her extensive psychology background01:54 - Carmen's journey from Mexico to the US and having to restart her psychology career03:26 - How Aikido practice influenced her approach to psychotherapy05:02 - Early influences: how her parents' community work inspired her career path06:36 - From aspiring software engineer to psychology student in Guadalajara07:25 - Growing up in Polanco, one of Guadalajara's poorest neighborhoods08:01 - Experience with burnout that led to her specialization09:40 - Deciding to stay in Mexico to raise her son versus moving to California11:44 - Cultural differences in parenting and raising multicultural children13:06 - Motorcycle travel analogy: experiencing life without protective barriers16:48 - Recognizing and addressing burnout: acknowledging personal limits19:28 - The importance of addressing specific burnout symptoms individually21:32 - Why complete cessation of work isn't always necessary for recovery22:18 - Cultural differences: US achievement culture vs. Mexican balance24:28 - Contrasting suburban life in the US with community life in Mexico27:44 - Helping multicultural families navigate cultural clashes in therapy30:57 - The challenge of balancing family involvement in Latino culture32:45 - How the pandemic affected young people's ability to make friends34:54 - Why engineers often struggle with socializing and work-life balance36:54 - Dr. Román's book "10% More Selfish" on balanced self-care38:04 - Finding the middle ground between neglecting and obsessing over yourself41:44 - Why having purpose through helping others creates greater happiness than achievement alone44:29 - True happiness vs. temporary pleasure: the margarita on the beach analogy46:35 - Closing thoughts