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
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
Entry Point Podcast - Episode 13, Old Code Review, Engineering Structure Review, and HonoJS Overview
* Old code migration challenges and software engineering experiences * In this episode of the podcast, two software engineers discuss their experiences and challenges from the past week. The main topics of this talk include migration of legacy code, strategies for solving complex problems, software team structure, project management, and new trends in software development. 💡 *Key points of this episode:* Facing the challenges of legacy code migration requires careful strategies A deep understanding of existing systems is essential to successful migration The role of Senior Engineers and Principal is vital in the growth of the team Test writing, code quality and the coexistence of old and new codes reduce project risk New frameworks and cloud technologies (Cloudflare Workers, Lambda and Edge Computing) can improve team and project performance. Experience and continuous learning are the key success factors in software engineering 🎧 *Why is it important to listen to this episode?* If you're interested in software development, managing complex projects, and improving team performance, this episode is full of real-world experiences and practical advice that can make your career path faster and more secure. 📌 *Seasons:* 00:00 - Introduction and welcome 01:30 – Podcast experiences and developments 03:00 – Challenges of systems migration 04:09 – Management of old and new codes 07:31 – Coexistence strategies of codes 10:55 - Solving complex problems and management methods 17:34 – Structure of engineering teams and roles 19:52 – The importance of having a Senior and Principal Engineer 22:06 - Quality challenges and standards in projects 25:30 – Experience and skills required for senior engineers 27:45 – Management and structure of engineering teams in small companies 30:15 – Introducing new frameworks and new trends in software engineering 33:03 – Review of Express.js and its alternatives 35:56 – Benefits of using frameworks and their challenges 39:01 – Using Cloudflare Workers and its challenges 42:56 – Edge Computing and its future 48:37 – Summary and the future of cloud services 🎯 *Audible parts:* "It's getting worse every day" "You have to understand how this system works" "It must be mentorship"