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Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions

Peretz Cohen

The Past Present Phuture podcast is a space to share and connect over career journeys and personal goals.

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August 21 · 24 min
Episode 032: Majiye Uchibeke - Founder of eel (Streaming Service)
Majiye Uchibeke is a Directors Guild of America award-winning filmmaker, streaming executive, and entrepreneur working across film, streaming, technology and AI, including experience at Netflix (Arnold!) and Pluto TV. He is the founder of eel, a streaming platform that recently launched its “Watch & Win” campaign, rewarding viewers with monthly cash prizes for watching, and co-founder of Ingenee.ai, an AI platform that makes sense of your media, from personal photos to streaming, retail, travel, and everything in between. Websites:eel: www.watcheel.comIngenee: www.ingenee.ai Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
July 8 · 55 min
Episode 031: Alexa Van - Founder, The Bad Creatives
Alexa Van is the founder of ⁨The Bad Creatives, a mentorship brand and podcast for Neurospicy minds and deeply feeling people navigating authenticity, unmasking, and creative expression. She’s also a published author and certified Inner Voice Facilitator.If you'd like to hear more of Alexa's insights on the creative process, follow @thebadcreatives and subscribe to The Bad Creatives podcast wherever you listen.🌐 thebadcreatives.com📸 @thebadalexavan🎵 @alexavanauthor💼 LinkedIn 📚 Breakfast at Sassy’s — available on Amazon and Audible (narrated by Alexa) Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
June 26 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 30: Devin McGovern Aka Devin the Dad Content Creator & Kenneth Lopes – Program Manager & Founder at Nesi Family
Devin McGovern, aka Devin the Dad, is a former reality TV producer turned 40+ dad content creator who’s built a viral social platform by turning everyday parenting chaos into relatable content. With 100M+ views and 30+ brand partnerships, he inspires parents and creators to embrace the pivot and build something meaningful at any stage of life.Today, Devin speaks on Turning Chaos into Content, career pivots, and the power of authentic storytelling—encouraging others to take risks, embrace change, and turn life’s chaos into something meaningful. Devin the Dad: https://linktr.ee/devinmcgovernTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devin.mcgovernInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinmcgovernYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@devin.mcgovernLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcgoverndevin Kenneth Lopes is a program manager and creator based in Los Angeles. He leads complex cross-functional programs while building Nesi Family, a father-son food, family, and lifestyle brand with 900K+ followers and 100M+ views across social media. He’s passionate about family, creating systems, and sharing authentic stories that inspire others to build meaningful careers, businesses, and lives.Website: https://kennethlopes.comMedia Kit: https://kennethlopes.com/media-kitTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesimento_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesimentoSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/nesimentoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nesimentoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNesiFamilyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethlopes Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
May 25 · 26 min
Episode 029: Joy Batra - Fractional GC for Startups & Author of The Freelance Mindset
Joy Batra is a fractional general counsel, author, and podcast host. 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, has written for Fast Company and Harvard Business Review, 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
April 29 · 22 min
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. Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
April 24 · 39 min
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! Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
April 12 · 30 min
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 Plantd: plantdmaterials.com Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
April 3 · 24 min
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 Olympus EV Skateboard Kit: https://olympianmotors.com/olympus-kit Official Website: http://olympianmotors.com Olympian Motors Social: https://www.instagram.com/olympianmotors Connect with Eren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eren-canarslan Connect with Bikash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bikpo Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
March 28 · 28 min
Episode 024: Daniel Bulteel - CEO + Co-Founder at Meet-Ting
Daniel is the CEO and co-founder of Meet-Ting, one of the most popular AI scheduling assistants for email and WhatsApp. He previously held executive roles at TikTok, ByteDance, adidas, and WPP, and has lived and worked across the USA, China, the UK, Germany, and Brazil. Dan is widely respected in social media marketing and the startup ecosystem. He built one of the first AI agents in his sector, mentors at leading accelerators, and advises founders on brand, distribution, and growth.Try Meet-Ting for free: meet-ting.comConnect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbulteel Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
March 15 · 22 min
Episode 023: Greg Toroosian - Founder of Samson Rose - Robotics, Hard Tech and AI Recruitment
With over 18 years of experience in recruiting, Greg Toroosian is passionate about connecting top talent with meaningful and challenging opportunities in the fields of robotics, hard tech, and AI. As the founder and head of search at Samson Rose, a boutique search firm, he leads their efforts to deliver high-quality and personalized services to clients and candidates. They are not just recruiters - they are search partners who advise, support, and elevate the hiring process for both sides of the equation. In addition to running his own firm, he also has a podcast called Machine Minds, where founders, leaders, and investors from innovative robotics & AI companies join him to discuss their products, careers, and the industry. Samson Rose: https://samsonrose.com Machine Minds: https://linktr.ee/machineminds Connect with Greg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregtoroosian Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
March 5 · 23 min
Episode 022: Dontae Delgado - Staff Product Manager | Career & Business Transformation Coach
Dontae Delgado is a Staff Product Manager at ServiceTitan with a career spanning Amazon, Compass, Outreach, and Microsoft; where he's led products affecting millions of users and managed initiatives at enterprise scale. Outside of his day job, Dontae coaches professionals navigating career pivots and helps service-based small business owners build systems that let their business grow without them. His coaching practice is built on a simple belief: action creates clarity and difficult transitions become manageable when you have the right framework and someone who's been in the room.💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontaedelgado Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
March 1 · 36 min
Episode 021: Annie & Michael Hedgpeth - Founders of People Work
Annie and Michael Hedgpeth are the co-founders of People Work, a bootstrapped software company helping professionals get intentional about the relationships that drive their careers. Annie is the CEO, with a non-traditional path through casting directing, cloud engineering, and software engineering at HashiCorp. Michael is the CTO, with a background in engineering leadership at NCR and Splunk. Together, they're building a private, native platform that helps people turn relationship-building into a daily practice, because as AI takes over more technical work, the professionals who invest in trust and collaboration will be the ones who win. People Work A way to be consistent with the most important relationships in your professional world • Website - https://people-work.io • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hedge-ops-software-llc • YouTube - thttps://www.youtube.com/@People-Work • X/Twitter - https://x.com/peopleworkio • Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/peoplework.bsky.social • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peopleworkio Annie Hedgpeth Co-Founder & CEO • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-hedgpeth • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anniewithaplan • X/Twitter - https://x.com/anniehedgie • Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/anniehedgie.bsky.social Michael Hedgpeth Co-Founder & CTO • X/Twitter: https://x.com/michaelhedgpeth • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hedgpeth Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
February 10 · 18 min
Episode 020: Nick Cook - Senior Technical Writer at NVIDIA
Nick Cook is a senior technical writer and software programmer with 25+ years of experience creating clear, effective documentation. He has worked on developer documentation for Google Cloud Media APIs, Android OS, and the game mechanics of Tetris. He currently resides in San Jose, CA and works at NVIDIA on LLM documentation. Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
January 30 · 26 min
Episode 019: Philippe Routhier - ESG Practitioner & Former Chef
Philippe Routhier is an ESG and sustainability practitioner with a non-traditional path into the field. He began his career in professional kitchens, where he learned discipline, failure, and how to lead under pressure, before transitioning into tech and corporate operations.Today, his work focuses on building practical ESG programs, navigating imperfect systems, and helping teams understand not just what needs to be done, but why. Philippe is especially interested in how setbacks, regulatory gaps, and lived experience shape more resilient approaches to sustainability over time. Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
January 23 · 25 min
Episode 018: Manu Cornet - Cartoonist & Occasional Engineer
After spending way too much time acquiring a master's in physics and another in applied math, Manu worked at Google (15 years) and Twitter (1.5 years) as a software engineer, while spewing a constant flow of satire through his cartoons. Since the day Elon Musk fired him for being too much of a troublemaker, he decided to step away from tech and now spends most of his time drawing. You can find Manu’s work across software, art and music at: ma.nu. Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 27, 2025 · 17 min
Episode 017: Christopher Smith - Digital Strategist & WordPress Developer
After bouncing around the IT world for a few years, Chris started a new journey in SEO and web marketing, then spent nearly a decade at Automattic as a support engineer and payments systems developer for WordPress.com and WooCommerce. That journey from technology to marketing to support to code shapes how he works today: asking the right questions, connecting the dots, and focusing on what's actually broken. He loves helping growing businesses turn an underperforming digital presence into something that delivers. Connect with Chris by visiting his site or on LinkedIn. Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 11, 2025 · 19 min
Episode 016: Azhar Imanakunova - Senior Manager Enterprise Affiliate Partnerships @ Liquid Web
Azhar Imanakunova is a performance and growth marketing leader with 10+ years of experience accelerating growth, scaling affiliate channels, and optimizing revenue for tech companies. She has managed $100M+ acquisition portfolios, exceeding ROAS goals and improving cost efficiency through strategic negotiation and data-driven experimentation. Alongside her corporate work, she leads She’s New to America Pro, a community focused on empowering immigrant women to thrive in U.S. corporate environments through networking, support, and career development. Connect with Azhar on LinkedIn. Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 9, 2025 · 26 min
Episode 015: Brian Samson - CEO & Founder of Plugg Technologies
Brian Samson is the founder of Plugg Technologies, a leading nearshore firm connecting Latin America talent with U.S. companies. Brian has spent 10 years focused on nearshoring, including living as an expat in Argentina. As a founder, he has grown 3 separate companies from $0 to $4m ARR each. Prior, he was a VP of talent for several SF based tech companies including an IPO and an acquisition. He holds an MBA from UCLA and he and his wife are advocates for foster care, having adopted a baby girl. Connect with Brian on LinkedIn and to learn more about nearshoring check out the The Nearshoring Cafe Podcast. Follow Plugg Technologies on the following platforms: * plugg.tech * Instagram * LinkedIn * X Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 20, 2025 · 20 min
Episode 014: Adam Steingart - Former Paramount and NBA executive; revenue and marketing leader across sports, media and entertainment
Adam Steingart is a revenue and marketing leader across sports, media and entertainment, and a former Paramount and NBA executive. He’s built and led large-scale creative, commercial, and partnership organizations, including the creative revenue division at Paramount and the commercial transformation of the NBA and Take-Two’s NBAT2 Media venture. His work spans branded content, partnerships, creator-first strategy, live events, and go-to-market leadership for some of the most influential brands in culture.Follow Adam on LinkedIn for analysis of the current media landscape: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsteingart Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 1, 2025 · 13 min
Episode 013: Andy Claiborn - Transformational Program Manager
Andy Claiborn has worked across multiple industries for the last three decades. He has implemented major organizational changes in Insurance, Banking and HR/Talent Advisory teams. He is based in Rockport, Massachusetts and looking forward to help his next team build for the future. Credits Music: ‪@Pumpupthemind‬ Stock Footage: https://www.pexels.com/@edmond-dantes, https://www.pexels.com/@ketut-subiyanto, ‪@pixabay8237‬ Background: ‪@freepik‬ Logo: ‪@canva‬ Get full access to Past Present Phuture: 3 Questions at pastpresentphuture.substack.com/subscribe

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