AI Is Replacing Bloated Tech Teams | Mek Stittri on What Comes Next

Execution Beats Ideas | David Attermann on VC Funding, Web3 Timing, and Twism

In the AI era, building is cheaper. Distribution is everything.   In this episode of From Code to C-Suite, Liam sits down with David Attermann, former Head of Web3 and AI investments at M31 Capital, to unpack the brutal truth about what actually getsfunded, what kills Web3 projects, and why timing and go-to-market matter more than most founders admit.   David also shares why he’s moving from investing into operating, joining Twism as Chief Strategy Officer, and how Twism is building a merchant and consumer rewards layer using programmable digital currencies, loyalty data, and personalization.   In this episode, we cover: • Why execution beats ideas in an AI world • The fatal flaws that stall Web3 startups • Timing: the right tech, too early, and how companies die waiting • Why distribution has to be a day-one plan • Why AI is only as valuable as the context you give it • How Twism uses programmable rewards to unlock retention and spend •Why you don’t learn from winning, you learn from losing   The realities of execution, distribution, and surviving the timing game. 📲 Connect with Liam Moir-Holland and From Code to C-Suite: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liammoirholland/ [https://www.instagram.com/liammoirholland/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-moir-holland-a194b3158/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-moir-holland-a194b3158/] LinkedIn (Podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-code-to-c-suite/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-code-to-c-suite/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@code.to.csuite    📲Connect with David Attermann: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-attermann-70397915/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-attermann-70397915/] 📌 Subscribe for more conversations with founders, operators, and investors.

Credit Scores Are Failing the Self-Employed | Brandon Wright on Cash Flow, Credit, and Starting Tongo

Self-employed people don’t get paid monthly, but every bill still is. In this episode of From Code to C-Suite, Liam sits down with Brandon Wright, co-founder and CEO of Tongo, to break down the hidden financial traps of irregular income, why credit scores misread millions of people, and what it takes to build a venture-backed fintech in a system that wasn’t designed for this audience.Brandon explains why the financial system is built for salaried workers, how real estate agents live through “five income events, 12 expense cycles,” and why the real solution is cash flow alignment, not budgeting apps. In this episode, we cover: • Why the financial system is built for people on salary • How irregular income breaks credit scores and monthly billing • Why “five income events, 12 expense cycles” makes budgeting unrealistic • How aligning repayment to income events changes outcomes • Why self-employed people often “get into debt or go without” • Why saving and retirement are also salaried constructs • The reality of building a venture-backed fintech and finding distribution This is the cash flow problem hiding in plain sight. 📲 Connect with Liam Moir-Holland and From Code to C-Suite: Instagram: www.instagram.com/liammoirholland/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liam-moir-holland-a194b3158/ LinkedIn (Podcast): www.linkedin.com/company/from-code-to-c-suite/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@code.to.csuite 📲Connect with Brandon Wright: Instagram: www.instagram.com/tongofinancial?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brandontw/ 📌 Subscribe for more conversations with founders, operators, and investors.

Moving Faster Beats Perfect | Maggie Zhou on Funding, Decisions, and Founder Flaws

Waiting doesn’t make it safer. Sometimes the loss is bigger when you decide later. In this episode of From Code to C-Suite, Liam sits down with Maggie Zhou, Managing Director and COO at Alpha Square Group, a family office investing in global innovation across public and private markets. Maggie breaks down the fatal flaws that keep founders from getting funded, why execution is the hardest part, and how the best operators stay close to customers so their pipeline doesn’t run dry. In this episode, we cover: * Why “if no one wanted to pay a dollar, it’s not worth it” is the real test * The biggest red flags investors see in early-stage founders * Solo founder vs paired founders, and what actually works * Why waiting rarely makes the decision better * How to make decisions with incomplete information * Why speed and clarity beat perfection in today’s market * How to stay close to users so your pipeline doesn’t go dry This isn’t theory. It’s the investor view founders need to hear. 📲 Connect with Liam Moir-Holland and From Code to C-Suite: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liammoirholland/ [https://www.instagram.com/liammoirholland/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-moir-holland-a194b3158/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-moir-holland-a194b3158/] LinkedIn (Podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-code-to-c-suite/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-code-to-c-suite/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@code.to.csuite  📲Connect with Maggie Zhou: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venezia_fire?igsh=MTgxMmpkOGwwcWJpZw== [https://www.instagram.com/venezia_fire?igsh=MTgxMmpkOGwwcWJpZw==] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-zhou-75484022/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-zhou-75484022/] 📌Subscribe for more conversations with founders, operators, and investors.

Moving Faster Beats Perfect | Maggie Zhou on Funding, Decisions, and Founder Flaws

Waiting doesn’t make it safer. Sometimes the loss is bigger when you decide later. In this episode of From Code to C-Suite, Liam sits down with Maggie Zhou, Managing Director and COO at Alpha Square Group, a family office investing in global innovation across public and private markets. Maggie breaks down the fatal flaws that keep founders from getting funded, why execution is the hardest part, and how the best operators stay close to customers so their pipeline doesn’t run dry. In this episode, we cover: •⁠ ⁠Why “if no one wanted to pay a dollar, it’s not worth it” is the real test •⁠ ⁠The biggest red flags investors see in early-stage founders •⁠ ⁠Solo founder vs paired founders, and what actually works •⁠ ⁠Why waiting rarely makes the decision better •⁠ ⁠How to make decisions with incomplete information •⁠ ⁠Why speed and clarity beat perfection in today’s market •⁠ ⁠How to stay close to users so your pipeline doesn’t go dry This isn’t theory. It’s the investor view founders need to hear. 📲 Connect with Liam Moir-Holland and From Code to C-Suite: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liammoirholland/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-moir-holland-a194b3158/ LinkedIn (Podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-code-to-c-suite/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@code.to.csuite 📲Connect with Maggie Zhou: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-zhou-75484022/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venezia_fire?igsh=MTgxMmpkOGwwcWJpZw== 📌 Subscribe for more conversations with founders, operators, and investors.

AI Is Replacing Bloated Tech Teams | Mek Stittri on What Comes Next

English is now the programming language for AI.   In this episode of From Code to C-Suite, Liam sits down with Mek Stittri, CTO at Stuut, to break down what’s changing in engineering right now, and why AI is pushing companies toward leaner teams and faster execution.   Mek shares the leadership lesson he learned the hard way: trust is earned, not assumed. He explains how AI agents are changing how teams ship, why some supporting roles won’t be hired the same way anymore, and why discipline matters more than headcount.   We cover: * Why English is becoming the interface for building with AI * The leadership mistake behind “trust and verify” * How AI agents are replacing bloated team structures * Why companies must stay lean and invest capital into product * Why quality, security, and scalability matter even more in AI-first engineering * How to find your craft, build great teams, and keep momentum through uncertainty This isn’t theory. It’s what modern engineering is becoming. 📲 Connect with Liam Moir-Holland and From Code to C-Suite: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liammoirholland/ [https://www.instagram.com/liammoirholland/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-moir-holland-a194b3158/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-moir-holland-a194b3158/] LinkedIn (Podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-code-to-c-suite/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-code-to-c-suite/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@code.to.csuite   📲Connect with Mek Stittri: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srunyu/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/srunyu/] 📌 Subscribe for more conversations with founders, operators, and investors.