The 2026 Tech Shift: You’re Not Prepared For | OOO Podcast | EP 01| Piyush Nangru | Prateek S.

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Out of Office with Piyush Nangru | Episode 1: The 2026 Tech Shift

2026 is already changing the way we work, build, and live — and AI is at the center of it all. In this first episode of Out Of Office, Piyush Nangru talks to Prateek Shrivastava, IIT Delhi graduate, Founder & CEO, and seasoned CTO consultant, about the AI, technology, and product shifts most people aren’t ready for.

From AI transforming industries to startups breaking the rules, this conversation explores the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping 2026 — and what you need to know to stay ahead.

Timestamps-
00:00 – Introduction
01:33 – About Out of Office & Guest Introduction
02:06 – IIT Delhi Journey: Choosing Biotech & Early Career Decisions
04:43 – First Startup: MyAdCorner & Early Entrepreneurship Lessons
07:06 – Entering EdTech: Responsibility, Aggregators & Ethical Challenges
11:02 – Building Gata.ai: Rethinking Learning with AI
16:14 – Creating Large-Scale AI Systems Before the AI Boom
18:36 – Agentic AI Explained: Building an AI-Driven ATS
23:46 – How AI Will Change Jobs, Roles & Work Culture
29:59 – The Future of Engineering Education & Curriculum Design
34:20 – Startups in the AI Era: MVPs, Hype vs Real Value
36:33 – India vs US: Can India Compete in the AI Race?
38:23 – Failure, Risk & Why College Is the Best Time to Experiment
40:19 – How Students Should Start Building Products & Startups
44:51 – Founder Mindset: Empathy, Ikigai & Long-Term Thinking
46:49 – Book Recommendations for Students & Builders
49:08 – How to Pitch Ideas That Actually Work (B2C vs B2B)
51:05 – Question for the Next Guest
51:40 – Closing Thoughts & Outro

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and do not represent any organization or institution. The content does not constitute professional, legal, financial, educational, or career advice. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult relevant professionals before making any decisions. Any references to third-party brands, tools, or platforms are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement.
The host and the production team shall not be held responsible for any actions, losses, or consequences arising from the use or interpretation of the information shared in this podcast.

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Team OOO:
Host: Piyush Nangru
Executive Producers: Kumar Vivek, Ranita Sharma
Created By: Kumar Vivek
Creative Producer: Manjeett Shabdsarthi
Content & Research: Manjeett Shabdsarthi, Muskan Taneja
Director of Photography: Vikas Chandra, Utkarsh
Post-Production & Editing: Musharraf
Visual Design & Graphics: Rashi Jain

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