Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions

Episode 029: Joy Batra - Fractional GC for Startups & Author of The Freelance Mindset

Joy Batra [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joybatra/] is a fractional general counsel, author, and podcast host [https://joybatra.substack.com/]. Joy has been the first in-house lawyer at 10+ startups and has worked with public companies like Coinbase, Etsy, and Goldman Sachs. Joy holds a JD/MBA from Harvard University. She is the author of The Freelance Mindset [https://www.amazon.com/Freelance-Mindset-Unleashing-Hustles-Better/dp/1538167700/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0], has written for Fast Company [https://www.fastcompany.com/user/joybatra] and Harvard Business Review [https://hbr.org/2026/04/5-questions-leaders-should-ask-before-turning-to-fractional-work], and was (for a brief post-law school moment) a Bollywood actress. Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe [https://pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 028: Jacob Matson - Dev Rel at MotherDuck

Jacob Matson is a DevRel at MotherDuck, with a background in finance & operations. He lives in Everett, Washington, and you can find him on Twitter @matsonj [http://x.com/matsonj]. Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe [https://pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 027: David Nebinski - Founder & Community Builder

David Nebinski is a community builder, writer, and host of the Portfolio Career and A Chief of Staff podcasts. He is currently working with Founders to build their business and community through events. You can learn more about his work and events in NYC on his Substack here! [https://davidnebinski.substack.com/] Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe [https://pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 026: Josh Dorfman - CEO & Host at Supercool

Josh Dorfman has spent his career at the intersection of media, brand building, and climate. He is CEO and host of Supercool, a media company covering the low-carbon economy and the companies building it. Josh is also co-founder & CMO of Plantd, a manufacturer of carbon-negative building materials made from fast-growing, perennial grass. Supercool: getsuper.cool [http://getsuper.cool] Plantd: plantdmaterials.com [http://plantdmaterials.com] Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe [https://pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 025: Eren Canarslan - CEO at Olympian Motors

Welcome to a very special milestone episode for Past Present Phuture with Episode 25! Eren is the Founder and Chief Engineer at Olympian Motors. He previously built chips at Qualcomm, focusing on Snapdragon Auto, AI-accelerator, and satellites. Started his career at Ford R&D, holds an MBA from Columbia University and a BSc in Electronics Engineering. Olympian Motors Vehicles: https://olympianmotors.com/order [https://olympianmotors.com/order] Olympus EV Skateboard Kit: https://olympianmotors.com/olympus-kit [https://olympianmotors.com/olympus-kit] Official Website: http://olympianmotors.com [http://olympianmotors.com] Olympian Motors Social: https://www.instagram.com/olympianmotors [https://www.instagram.com/olympianmotors/] Connect with Eren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eren-canarslan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eren-canarslan] Connect with Bikash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bikpo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bikpo] Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe [https://pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]