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Old School; New Tech

Old School; New Tech

Di: Ran Aroussi
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A podcast where 30 years of building production systems meets the chaos of modern software development.


Hosted by Ran Aroussi – creator of open-source libraries with tens of millions of monthly installs, now building production AI infrastructure at MUXI. This is where he talks about the tech that actually matters, cuts through the AI hype, and shares what he's learning as he builds autonomous systems that need to work at scale.


No fluff. No "thought leadership" BS. No interviews with people selling courses.


Just a veteran engineer's take on coding, AI, infrastructure, production systems, and whatever tech catches his attention – from a perspective you won't get from someone who learned to code in 2022.


If you're tired of framework-of-the-week syndrome and want the unfiltered truth about what works and what's worth checking out, this is your show.


New episodes when there's something worth saying. Not on a schedule. Never will be.

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Episodi
  • Agent Workflow is an Oxymoron

    Agent Workflow is an Oxymoron
    Sep 26 2025

    The Contradiction of AI Agent Workflows: Why Your Systems Might Be Breaking

    The Agent Workflow Paradox

    In this episode of Old School New Tech, host Ran Aroussi explores the inherent contradiction in building AI systems with agent workflows. He argues that combining autonomous agents with predetermined workflows creates complexity and brittleness, making these systems difficult to scale. Ran provides examples that highlight the pitfalls of this approach and advocates for a shift toward giving AI agents context and knowledge to enable reasoning and adaptability within defined guardrails, rather than rigid workflows. This episode is sponsored by Automaze, offering CTO-as-a-Service for startups and businesses.

    00:00 Introduction to AI Contradictions
    01:31 The Oxymoron of Agent Workflows
    02:42 Concrete Example: Financial Service Incident
    03:54 Guardrails vs. Workflows
    05:24 The Alternative: Context and Knowledge
    07:19 Evaluating Your AI Systems
    09:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    🎧 Brought to you by Automaze

    This podcast is sponsored by Automaze, the fractional CTO partner for founders and operators. Whether you’re building a high-tech MVP or modernizing internal ops with AI and automation, Automaze can help you scale without the overhead of a full-time team.

    Learn more: automaze.io
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    10 min
  • The Illusion of Progress

    The Illusion of Progress
    Sep 12 2025

    The Illusion of Progress: Avoiding the Faster Horses Trap in 2025

    In this episode of Old School New Tech, host Ran Aroussi delves into the difference between real progress and the illusion of progress, using historical examples like the retail industry's initial forays onto the internet and mobile phone companies' reactions to the iPhone. He discusses how today's 'make me an AI' mentality mirrors past missteps and emphasizes the need for true transformation rather than superficial changes. Aroussi challenges companies to ask the hard, transformative questions necessary for genuine progress. Sponsored by Automaze, this episode urges listeners to reconsider how they integrate new technologies into their business strategies.

    00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
    00:52 A Look Back at 1997: The Illusion of Progress
    02:14 Nokia and the iPhone Revolution
    03:20 The Real Revolution: Beyond Incremental Improvements
    04:36 AI in 2025: The New 'Make Me an Internet'
    05:33 Asking the Hard Questions for True Transformation
    06:49 Conclusion and Call to Action

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    🎧 Brought to you by Automaze

    This podcast is sponsored by Automaze, the fractional CTO partner for founders and operators. Whether you’re building a high-tech MVP or modernizing internal ops with AI and automation, Automaze can help you scale without the overhead of a full-time team.

    Learn more: automaze.io
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    7 min
  • Bridging Traditional Business with AI and Decentralized Identity w/ Sumit Vekariya

    Bridging Traditional Business with AI and Decentralized Identity w/ Sumit Vekariya
    May 15 2025
    “Every business is different, but communication and networking are key. If you understand how they affect your business and apply the right tools to improve them, you’ll get the best out of tech — no matter your industry.”

    – Sumit Vekariya


    In this episode of 'Old School New Tech,' I interview Sumit Vekariya, the founder of ZKred, a company specializing in Web3-based, privacy-preserving, verifiable credentials. The episode explores how Sumit's lean team operates remotely, leveraging various AI tools to enhance productivity. We also delve into the challenges and potential improvements in AI technology, highlighting Sumit's vision for the future of decentralized identity management.

    You can find Sumit on X/Twitter @Sarkazein7

    Chapters

    00:00 Welcome to Old School New Tech
    00:28 Introducing Automaze: Your Modern Business Partner
    01:09 Meet Sumit Vekariya: Innovator in Privacy and Identity
    01:37 Exploring ZKREDA: Simplifying Identity Management
    03:01 The Future of Verifiable Credentials
    05:41 Lean Operations and Smart Tooling
    14:02 Balancing Stealth Mode and Growth
    14:45 Team Dynamics and Remote Work
    16:30 Future Goals and Ambitions
    18:35 Final Thoughts and Advice for Founders
    20:25 Connect with Sumit Vekariya

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    🎧 Brought to you by Automaze

    This podcast is sponsored by Automaze, the fractional CTO partner for founders and operators. Whether you’re building a high-tech MVP or modernizing internal ops with AI and automation, Automaze can help you scale without the overhead of a full-time team.

    Learn more: automaze.io
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    21 min
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