Noghte Vorood
NoghteVoroord (meaning "Entry Point") is where deep conversations begin — about technology, society, creativity, and the future. A Farsi-speaking podcast exploring how ideas shape our world, how technology impacts human experience, and how curiosity connects everything in between.
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Recent episodes
AI Implementation in Large Companies: Solution Architect Insights with Hossein Jadidi from Malaysia
In this episode, we sit down with Hossein Jadidi from Malaysia to discuss practical experiences of implementing AI projects in large companies. Hossein shares his career path from Business Intelligence and full-stack development to his role as Solution Architect at Petronas and currently as Principal Architect at a SaaS company (immigrated to Malaysia in 2012 and entered the job market in 2015). His experiences include fraud detection projects, image processing, synthetic data generation, and designing LLM-based solutions. The main discussion revolves around technical and organizational challenges: from problems integrating LLMs into sensitive systems like billing (serialization issues and errors) to testing challenges, controlling hallucinations, and managing stakeholders and resources. Hossein explains tools and platforms like Outsystems, Power Apps, Azure Foundry, OpenRouter, and new concepts like agentic AI and agent orchestration, reviewing real examples from projects like fraud detection in healthcare. If you want to know how a Solution Architect operates in large organizations, how they manage MVP and budget, and what risks exist in launching AI, this episode is for you. Have questions? Write in the comments or send us a message through podcast channels—Hossein and we would be happy to answer and plan future episodes with topics you want.
Living and Working in Australia vs Netherlands: Career Insights with Niloufar Mokhzani
In this episode, the host talks with Niloufar Mokhzani about the experience of living and working in Australia and comparing it with the Netherlands. Niloufar discusses cultural and social differences in the workplace, how managers interact, and the impact of these differences on job comfort and productivity, sharing real examples from her daily work life. Another part of the conversation is dedicated to the job market, job competition, techniques for success in technical interviews, and the role of resumes and cover letters. Niloufar also talks about the importance of networking, developing soft and technical skills, and how to use AI tools in recruitment processes. This episode will be useful for developers, immigration applicants, and anyone looking for practical tips for success in technical interviews and adapting to international work culture.
Entry Point Podcast - Episode 17, The New Wave of Artificial Intelligence Tools and the Future of Work: Robotex and Resume Writing
In this episode, the host, Ehsan Ghazar, talks with Ali Parvizi about the latest developments in the world of technology and its consequences for developers and the labor market. From hands-on experience with new development tools like Cursor and Composer to comparing models and discussing user experience and problem solving with new versions of language models—all are covered in this intimate talk. Here's a look at the week's big events: Amazon's recent layoffs and their impact on the ecosystem, developments at Robotex (Waymo and competitors) and Nvidia's investment, Canva's new vector and video editing capabilities, and the rise of smart browsers and search services like Perplexity/Comet. The final part of the episode deals with more sensitive issues; From privacy in AI tools and remote control of robots to how to change human resources recruitment processes and practical tips for writing an effective resume in the age of AI. If you're active in software development or interested in the future of work and AI tools, this episode is full of practical examples, personal experiences, and practical advice. Subscribe to support the podcast, share your thoughts on social media, and be sure to write if you have any questions or topics for future episodes. 00:00 - Start of the episode — a brief overview of the topics 01:00 - Composer & Cursor — Coding with AI (Developer Tools) 03:20 - ChatGPT-5 vs other models — where do they perform better? 04:15 - Layoffs of 14,000 people at Amazon — consequences for the labor market 07:00 - Waymo and robotaxis — the future of autonomous transportation (Robotics) 12:00 - Canva and turning the browser into an editing studio (Video & Vector) 15:00 - Jules from Google — Coding Agents and Automation 19:00 - Perplexity / Comet — Will AI search replace Google? 28:00 - Client-side Intelligent AI — personalization, privacy and user experience 40:30 - Recruiting in the Age of AI — Resume writing and AI tools for interviewing • AI-powered coding tools — Composer, Cursor and hands-on experience • Comparison of language models and their application in problem solving and UI • Amazon layoffs and the impact on the tech job market • Robotex and self-driving taxis; The role of Nvidia and the future of transportation • Canva's evolution in video and vector editing with AI • Smart browsers and search services (Perplexity/Comet) and privacy concerns • the impact of AI on the recruitment process; Interview tools, resume optimization and practical tips #نقتهورود #NoghteVorood #Artificial_Intelligence #AI #Robotex #Khodran #DeveloperTools #Resume #Hiring #Canva
Entry Point Podcast - Episode 16, Marketing, Attention Economy and Ethics of Platforms: Ebrahim Barzegari
In this episode, the host, Ehsan Gazer, hosts a deep and free conversation with Ebrahim Barzegari about what marketing is in the age of data, the economy of attention and the ethical consequences of algorithms. Ebrahim gives practical examples from his research and experience: from free trial tests in the product to how to design systems that engage users unconsciously. The conversation revolves between economic analysis, psychology of decision-making and technical and organizational solutions. 00:00:00 - Introduction, start of conversation and check-in of guests 00:03:00 - What is marketing? Definition of value, production process to customer 00:07:00 - Data-driven experiments: free trial example and practical implications 00:12:00 - Attention economy: algorithms, optimization and psychological consequences 00:20:00 - Extreme Competition and Tragedy of the Commons — When the Market Hurts Itself 00:26:00 - User manipulation, public awareness and the role of regulations/standards 00:36:00 - Ethical solutions and models: empowering users and non-manipulative businesses 00:48:00 - Artificial intelligence agents and virtual characters; The Future of Human Communication—Summary and Conclusion • New definition of marketing and value creation in the data era • Product tests and free trial examples to increase conversion and retention • The economy of attention and the effect of algorithms on the mental health and behavior of users • The issue of extreme competition and Tragedy of the Commons in production and consumption • Perception manipulation (framing) and algorithmic techniques to motivate users • Ethical solutions for businesses: standards, transparency and user empowerment • The future of artificial intelligence agents, virtual personalities and the limitations of replacing human communication #نقتهورود #NoghteVorood #إكستاد_توجه #AttentionEconomy #MARKETING #Artificial_Intelligence #EthicalTech #Akhlaq_Technology #DataDriven #ux
Entry Point Podcast - Episode 15, From Remote Work to Startup Success: Alireza Bashiri on Artificial Intelligence
Join Ehsan, Ali and his guest, Alireza Bashiri, to discuss the path of building startups, using artificial intelligence tools and living independently of location. From work experience in Amsterdam and Singapore to launching AI projects like Adworthy.ai and Astro MVP, Alireza shares valuable tips on career growth, product validation and building real MVPs. This section is for founders, developers and those interested in remote work and entrepreneurship. It is full of practical tips and inspiring stories. What you will learn in this section: How to optimize your startup MVP Using artificial intelligence for project automation and growth Life lessons from working abroad Product validation solutions before scaling Tips for working with founders and clients Seasons / Timing: 0:00 - Introduction and welcome to the guest 1:00 - The start of the work path and immigration 4:00 – Living in Thailand: Culture, Taxes and Lifestyle 7:30 - Working style and professional approach 13:00 – Startup projects and Astro MVP 17:30 – Artificial intelligence projects and Adworthy.ai 22:00 – Product validation and marketing strategies 29:30 - Implementation of startup and growth 36:30 – Cooperation with founders and customers 38:00 – Summary and key points Communication with Alireza Bashiri: [LinkedIn / Website / Twitter – Add Links] Follow the channel/podcast: Subscribe for more tips on startups, AI, and remote work! [your social links] Hashtags (for SEO): #startup #artificial_intelligence #remote_work #MVP #entrepreneur #life_in_thailand #technology_founder
Entry point podcast - episode 14, interview with Sepehr Hadaeqnia - Business Development Assistant
🎙️ Entry Point Podcast - Episode 14 | Conversation with Sepehr Hadaeknia In this episode of the "Entry Point" podcast, we talked to Sepehr Hadaeqnia - about his career path in business, product management and startup development, the role of data in decision-making, and how artificial intelligence is changing the way work and teams work. Sepehr talked about his experiences abroad, the challenges of working as a Product Manager and the impact of tools such as ChatGPT and Notion on the work process. 🎧 If you are interested in startup, business, product, data or career path in the world of technology, this episode is for you. 🕒 Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and start of the episode 01:00 - An interesting memory of a fortune teller and not making a decision on even days 😄 03:00 - Driving experience in different countries (Germany, London, Australia) 04:00 - Introduction of Sepehr Hadaeqnia and his work path in business and startup 06:00 - Studying in Business Administration and interested in economics 08:00 - Moving on to Data Analysis and the impact of AI at work 10:00 - Combination of roles: from Developer to Product Manager 12:00 - The role of design (UI/UX) in MVP and increasing user expectations 14:00 - Tools and the role of artificial intelligence in product development (Notion, ChatGPT, etc.) 18:00 - New career opportunities with the arrival of AI 20:00 - The difference between Business Development and Product Management 26:00 - Team tools (Jira, Confluence, Notion) 28:00 - MVP, target market and importance of Validation 31:00 - Customer demand management and feature decision making 35:00 - Market trends and opportunities 39:00 - Customer behavior analysis and data-driven decision making 40:00 - The process of evaluating ideas and starting a new business 47:00 - Competition with big companies and the importance of speed in implementation 49:00 - The role of data in product success 54:00 - The career future of Sepehr in the field of Data Analysis 57:00 - Entry point to the job market in business and product 1:00:00 - Sepehr's recommendations for entering the business and product world 1:04:00 - Soft skills and communication skills 1:07:00 - The role of feedback and dialogue in successful teams 1:09:00 - Summary and farewell #podcast #point_of_entry #Ahsan_Gazar #Sephr_Hadayeqnia #Ali_Parvizi #business #startup #product_management #data #artificial_intelligence #startup_idea #Persian_podcast #career_path