Switching 3 accounting tools in 2 years nearly broke his ops. This episode is for non-technical founders choosing software that actually works. Terrance, founder of Dash Oil, built a tech-enabled business in a traditional space by starting with riders (not software), validating 10 → 100 → 1,000+ users, and fixing ops before picking tools. We also dive into the messy middle of tech adoption. What happens when off-the-shelf tools can’t keep up with shifting business models (B2C → B2B), wh...

Your brain might be the biggest barrier to AI adoption, and Aster Wei explains why. In this episode, we sit down with Aster Wei, founder of OTTI, the NeuroLearning Institute, to explore the human side of AI transformation. While most conversations focus on technology, Aster reveals that resistance to AI often begins in the brain itself - our natural fear of change. She introduces Human-AI Synergy, a framework designed to combine digital skills with human strengths. From critical thinking to c...

Degrees are dead. AI is the new diploma, and Deric Yee has the receipts. In this episode of Tech It or Leave It, we sit down with Deric Yee, founder of Sigma School, to unpack why traditional education is failing entrepreneurs and how AI is reshaping the future of tech careers. Derek shares his raw journey. From rejection to building a bootcamp with a “job or money back” guarantee, and the unfiltered lessons every non-technical founder needs to hear. We explore how AI is transforming develo...

Is AI killing authenticity or reshaping it? Everywhere you look, AI tools are flooding the internet with content. Most of it sounds the same. In this episode of Tech It or Leave It, we dive into the controversial question. What happens to human voices when AI can write better, faster, and cheaper? From the risks of “faking authenticity” to why the real winners will be those who learn to combine AI with lived experience, this conversation is a wake-up call for entrepreneurs, creators, and ...

I know what’s on your mind… If you’re a non-technical founder, you’ve probably asked yourself questions like: “How do i make money with my app?” “Which no-code tool should I start with?” “Why should I hire an app agency when I can pay a freelancer for a cheaper price?” You’re not alone. In fact, these are the same questions EVERY founder secretly has but rarely gets straight answers to. That’s why in the very first episode of Adrian Answers, I sit down to answer them. Honestly, unfiltered...

Tired of overthinking your tech idea? While you're busy planning the "perfect" product, your competitors are already building and shipping. In this exclusive episode of Tech It or Leave It, we go beyond the personal stories and dive deep into the strategic mindset of Dennis Lee, a technical founder who successfully built a multi-million-dollar platform in a traditional, "ancient" industry. This isn’t a story about luck, it’s a masterclass in swift execution, strategic pivots, and focusing ...

"Today is the dumbest AI will ever be.” That’s what Johnson Goh, CEO of Mindhive, believes, and he’s proving it by quietly building the unsexy AI that actually grows businesses. Forget the hype. Forget the flashy AI demos. This episode dives into how AI is solving the boring-but-critical problems. Accounting, logistics, and operations that actually scale companies In this episode of Tech It or Leave It, we cut through the AI hype and talk about : ✅ The biggest mistakes founders make when...

Welcome to the very first episode of Tech It or Leave It! Join hosts Adrian Ching and Elly as they kick off the podcast made for non-tech founders, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to grow and scale with technology. In this debut, Adrian shares his 10+ years of experience running a software company, the mistakes entrepreneurs make with tech, and raw behind-the-scenes stories of how businesses succeed (or fail) when it comes to digital transformation. If you’ve ever wondered: ...

Yo! I’m Adrian Ching, Founder of Upstack Studio and your go-to guy when it comes to building apps that actually scale. For the past 8 years, I’ve been helping non-tech founders turn their million-dollar app ideas into reality in just 16 weeks. Along the way, I’ve seen the wins, the failures, and the messy truth about trying to scale with tech. This podcast is where I unpack it all. Not the sugar-coated “hustle culture” version but the unfiltered stories, lessons, and strategies from real entr...