The Baking Soda Podcast: Featuring Startup Companies on the Rise

Workweek: Reshaping professional networks for this century

Join us as we chat with Adam Ryan, Co-founder and CEO of Workweek, and Hebba Youssef, CPO and Creator of I Hate It Here. Workweek is reshaping professional networks by combining expert-driven B2B newsletters, podcasts, and exclusive communities to help business leaders connect and learn. Adam shares the vision behind Workweek’s success, powering brands like Hospitology and I Hate It Here with over 500K subscribers. Hebba discusses her journey as a creator, building one of the largest HR communities, and how Workweek cuts through the noise with meaningful, industry-specific networks. Why baking soda? What is universal, essential, unlimited in use cases, effective and reliable? Hopefully, your startup, especially with inspiration from this household powder. Co-hosted by: Arif Damji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/damji/] & Kahini Shah [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahinimshah/]

LanceDB: Building developer-friendly, multi-modal vector databases

Join us as we dive into the transformative world of vector databases with Brittany Nguyen and Chang Li. In this episode, they share how LanceDB, a developer-friendly open-source database, is redefining data management for AI. With hyper-scalable vector search, advanced retrieval for RAG, and streaming training data, LanceDB provides a powerful foundation for AI applications. Discover how LanceDB tackles key pain points in AI data handling, from complex data structures to licensing challenges, all while championing accessibility and community engagement. Brittany and Chang also highlight the metrics that truly reflect LanceDB’s impact, moving beyond star counts to focus on active contributors, issue resolution, and community interaction. Why baking soda? What is universal, essential, unlimited in use cases, effective and reliable? Hopefully, your startup, especially with inspiration from this household powder. Co-hosted by: Arif Damji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/damji/] & Kahini Shah [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahinimshah/]

Delightree: Building the franchise super app

Join us as we dive into the untapped world of franchising technology with Tushar Shah, co-founder and CEO of Delightree. In this episode, Tushar shares how Delightree is revolutionizing the franchise industry with their innovative "franchise super app," streamlining operations for both franchisors (Zors) and franchisees (Zees) Discover how Delightree is addressing unsolved pain points in franchising, from fragmented operations to outdated technology, by providing a centralized platform for tasks, training, communication, and resource management.  Why baking soda? What is universal, essential, unlimited in use cases, effective and reliable? Hopefully, your startup, especially with inspiration from this household powder. Co-hosted by: Arif Damji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/damji/] & Kahini Shah [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahinimshah/]

Wispr: Creating a future of seamless human-technology interfaces

Join us for an engaging episode with Tanay Kothari, CEO and co-founder of Wispr. He'll dive into how Wispr's voice AI product Flow is pioneering a new computing paradigm by capturing the intent behind natural speech using neurotechnology and AI. Discover the challenges of building a cutting-edge voice interface that seamlessly integrates into existing user behaviors. Learn about Wispr's approach to attracting elite talent across multiple disciplines and Tanay's philosophy on nurturing team motivation. Explore how Flow blends the familiar and unfamiliar to deliver an intuitive voice experience that could revolutionize human-machine interaction beyond traditional screens and keyboards. Don't miss this glimpse into the future of voice interfaces. Visit FlowVoice.ai and mention "Baking Soda Podcast" to skip the waitlist. Why baking soda? What is universal, essential, unlimited in use cases, effective and reliable? Hopefully, your startup, especially with inspiration from this household powder. Co-hosted by: Arif Damji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/damji/] & Kahini Shah [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahinimshah/]

Hexus: Supercharging growth with essential AI-powered product collateral

Join us for an engaging episode with Sakshi Pratap, CEO and founder of Hexus AI, as we discuss the transformative impact of their AI-powered platform on product marketing and education. Hexus AI is pioneering in creating comprehensive content, from interactive demos to emails, speeding up market entry and improving product understanding. Hear Wesley Tillu from Section 32 ask about about Sakshi's experiences at Stairwell, Google, and Oracle that led her to create Hexus AI. We'll delve into how Hexus empowers teams beyond designers to craft compelling content and the significance of personalization in enhancing user experiences. Learn how Hexus AI is reshaping product marketing, aiding companies in navigating the shift towards product-led growth, especially in technical and B2B spaces. This episode highlights the role of AI in modernizing product education and marketing, making Hexus a key figure in the industry. Why baking soda? What is universal, essential, unlimited in use cases, effective and reliable? Hopefully, your startup, especially with inspiration from this household powder. Co-hosted by: Arif Damji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/damji/] & Kahini Shah [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahinimshah/]