Shaman Ahuja is the Deputy CEO of Optym, a multi-million dollar optimization software company transforming industries like airlines, railroads, and trucking. In this episode, Shaman shares hard-earned lessons on building software at scale, leading global teams, and navigating the challenges of innovation in complex industries.

We talk about:

✅ The realities of leading multi-million software projects

✅ Balancing customers, developers, and business needs

✅ How AI is reshaping software development and logistics

✅ Leadership principles for scaling tech organizations

✅ Why communication—not code—is often the biggest bottleneck

Whether you're a tech leader, aspiring CEO, or curious about what it takes to deliver software that actually works, this conversation is packed with insights.

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