Episode 27: From 0 to 100: How the right tech partner fuels startup growth | Podcast

🚀 The Startup Acceleration Formula – Scaling with the Right Tech StrategyStartups today build in weeks what once took years—but can your tech scale as fast as your vision?In this episode of Product Talk with Malthi, I sit down with Srinivas Guni, Founder & CTO of AppOctet Technologies, to break down how startups can scale smartly while balancing speed, quality, and long-term success.🔹 IT services vs. product engineering – what’s the real difference?🔹 How to balance speed with quality and scalability🔹 Proven frameworks for scaling a business without breaking your product🔹 Shifting from feature delivery to solutions delivery🔹 Finding the right tech partner and measuring product quality🔹 Why technology is no longer just a support function—it’s a business driver🔥 If you're a founder, CXO, PM, or tech leader looking to scale without breaking your product or team—this episode is for you!💬 What tech decisions helped (or hurt) your product’s growth? Let us know in the comments!Timestamps0:00 – Introduction to Srinivas Guni & AppOctet Technologies2:10 – The evolution of India’s tech & startup ecosystem6:30 – IT services vs. product engineering – key differences12:05 – How to balance speed with quality and scalability17:45 – The role of product thinking in startup growth22:15 – How startups should choose the right tech partner28:10 – Common challenges in finding and working with tech teams33:50 – How to measure product quality & scalability38:30 – The importance of business-aligned tech decisions45:00 – Proven frameworks for scaling startups efficiently52:20 – How AI & automation are transforming startup execution58:10 – Final takeaways: How startups can build long-term successGuest Intro:Srinivas Guni is a technology leader, entrepreneur, and startup strategist with deep expertise in product engineering, scalable architectures, and tech-driven business growth. As the Founder & CTO of AppOctet Technologies, he has helped 100+ startups scale their tech platforms while ensuring quality, flexibility, and long-term success.With years of experience in startup acceleration, engineering leadership, and product development, Srinivas specializes in helping founders, PMs, and tech leaders build scalable, high-impact solutions. His expertise lies in bridging the gap between technology and business growth, ensuring that tech isn't just an enabler—but a business driver.LinkedIn:-https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivas-guni-676a73103?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appCompany LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/appoctet-technologies-pvt-ltd/Website:-https://www.appoctet.com/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.🌟 S͇u͇b͇s͇c͇r͇i͇b͇e͇ t͇o͇ t͇h͇i͇s͇ Y͇o͇u͇T͇u͇b͇e͇ C͇h͇a͇n͇n͇e͇l͇ a͇n͇d͇ s͇t͇a͇y͇ a͇h͇e͇a͇d͇ i͇n͇ y͇o͇u͇r͇ p͇r͇o͇d͇u͇c͇t͇ m͇a͇n͇a͇g͇e͇m͇e͇n͇t͇ s͇k͇i͇l͇l͇s͇: / @product-talk-with-malthi 🌟🔗Gᴇᴛ ɪɴ ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜ ᴡɪᴛʜ Mᴀʟᴛʜɪ:📧 Email: malthi.satish@gmail.com🌐 Website : www.malthiss.com🔹 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malthis👉𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: https://malthi.substack.com/