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How does a girl from a small Indian factory town become the CTO of a thriving U.S. tech company? In this inspiring and honest conversation, Shubhangi Srivastava—“Shoey” to her friends—shares her powerful journey from her humble beginnings to leading as a woman in tech at NEP Services. We dive into the cultural shift of moving to the U.S., her early challenges in tech, and the moments of burnout that shaped her leadership approach.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to rise through the ranks in a fast-moving, male-dominated industry—or how to stay true to your roots while building a bold future—you’ll love Shoey’s grounded wisdom and practical insights.

“Burnout isn’t just being tired. It’s when even your passion feels like a burden.”

Shubhangi Srivastava is chief technology officer of NEP Services. A visionary leader with deep technical expertise, Shubhangi is the driving force behind the creation and launch of Connect Plus+, NEP’s employee management and empowerment solution. She not only architected the platform, overseeing it from concept to reality, but also spearheaded its intuitive design and led a cross-functional team to overcome technical challenges and ultimately achieve the project’s goals. Shubhangi began her career at NEP as a web developer and received several promotions leading to her current position as CTO. She is an advocate for women in STEM, serving as a mentor for girls pursuing STEM careers. Shubhangi holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from SRM University in India.

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Stacey Yudin wears a lot of hats—CEO, innovator, strategist, and truth-teller. As the head of NEP Services, she leads in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of tech, all while embracing imperfection and promoting a human-first work culture.

In this candid conversation, Stacey pulls back the curtain on what it really means to lead in tech as a woman today. From balancing sprints and self-care, to letting go of perfectionism, to using client feedback as fuel—she gets real about the rollercoaster of building software that actually serves people.

This is a must-listen for anyone navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, or simply trying to do meaningful work without burning out.

“Letting go of perfectionism opened the door to building something better—and more human.”

Stacey Yudin is chief executive officer of NEP Services and a champion of change. A tech leader, Stacey is known for her unstoppable drive and creating transformative technology to advance nonprofits and build strong communities. Stacey is the visionary behind Connect Plus+ mobile app platforms for building communities, communication and empowerment. Under her leadership, the company was named a 2024 Fast Company Most Innovative Company and has created a world-class team that celebrates gender diversity and female empowerment. Prior to NEP Services, Stacey was in the healthcare sector as well as a consumer products entrepreneur. She actively supports numerous nonprofits, served as Collegiate President for Face Aids and UNICEF at UCLA and is an active speaker at industry events. Stacey earned her bachelor’s degree in History and Public Health from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is passionate about the industrial 4.0 and believes that tech is the bridge to building a better future for nonprofits.

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Jason talks with Richard White, the CEO of Fathom AI Note Taker. They talk about Richard's journey to becoming a successful founder, why a free product is sometimes the best marketing strategy for growth, and how he thinks about what it takes to successfully scale a team of people from below ten to over fifty.

“When you build a business, build one that plays to your strengths—not what someone else tells you to do.”

Richard White is the founder and CEO of Fathom.video, a free app that records, transcribes & highlights your calls so you can focus on the conversation instead of taking notes.

Fathom was a part of the Y-Combinator W21 batch, is one of only 50 Zoom App Launch Partners, and is one of a small handful of companies Zoom has invested in directly via their Zoom Apps Fund.

Prior to Fathom, Richard founded UserVoice, one of the leading platforms that technology companies, from startups to the Fortune 500, use for managing customer feedback and making strategic product decisions. UserVoice was notable for being the company that originally invented the Feedback tabs shown on the side of millions of websites around the world today.

Richard previously worked on Kiko, a company in the first batch of Y-Combinator, with Justin Kan and Emmett Shear who subsequently went on to found Twitch. Richard is passionate about designing intuitive productivity tools with delightful user experiences.

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