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

🚀 The Startup Acceleration Formula – Scaling with the Right Tech Strategy Startups 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/