Explore the journey from UNIX to modern microservices and learn about integrating diverse data sources and building products from scratch using non-SQL databases. Dr. Srikant discusses the shift to decentralized ecosystems with open APIs and shares his experiences with industry leaders and early Silicon Valley's collaborative innovation. He advocates for practical, hands-on educational initiatives in AI and data sciences, addressing current gaps in product management and stressing the need for immersive, industry-relevant education to prepare future technologists and product managers. Key takeaways  Tech Evolution: Explore the shift from UNIX to microservices and APIs. Product Development: Understand the value of building products from scratch and data integration. Decentralisation: Learn the benefits of decentralised ecosystems and open APIs. Industry Insights: Gain inspiration from Dr. Srikant's experiences with tech pioneers. Practical Education: Recognize the importance of blending theory with hands-on experience. Product Management: Identify current gaps and the need for immersive, industry-relevant training. About guest Dr Srkanth Sundararajan General partner at VenturEast  VC, Senior Exec, Entrepreneur, Professor - with a focus on tech, enterprise tech, SaaS, startups, incubators, etc., spanning 36+ years! Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikanth-99?originalSubdomain=in Host corner  Malthi SS, is Fractional Chief Product Officer at HerKey(formerly JobsForHer), a woman’s career engagement platform. She is a seasoned global product leader, Start-Up Mentor and Freelance Product Coach and Trainer. She has more than 2 decades of professional experience in building global software products working with PayPal, Societe Generale, Intuit, SAP and EMC catering to millions of customers.  Connect with Malthi:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malthis Website : www.malthiss.com Subscribe to the Newsletter at - https://malthi.substack.com