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 Follow us: LinkedIn Instagram Find Out More at SBR2TH Learn More About Hirbod Bigvand