The Why You Should Join Podcast
Why You Should Join by Usman Hanif and Sean Kohli
Why You Should Join's podcast highlights early-stage startups on track to becoming generational companies.
Host Usman Hanif sits down with the founders of these breakout startups for an exclusive deep dive into their vision, market opportunity, product strategy, and competitive landscape. Each episode offers unmatched insight, grounded in thorough research and inside information, going deeper than any other resource to uncover what truly sets these companies apart.
Why You Should Join helps ambitious new grads, FAANG veterans, and experienced operators find th
Host Usman Hanif sits down with the founders of these breakout startups for an exclusive deep dive into their vision, market opportunity, product strategy, and competitive landscape. Each episode offers unmatched insight, grounded in thorough research and inside information, going deeper than any other resource to uncover what truly sets these companies apart.
Why You Should Join helps ambitious new grads, FAANG veterans, and experienced operators find th
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Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 13min
Why You Should Join: Vibecode
In this episode, host Usman Hanif sits down with Ansh Nanda, Founder of Vibecode, the AI-native platform that turns prompts into production-ready apps in minutes. They explore how Vibecode’s mobile-first approach, remixable workflows, and agent-powered backends are redefining what’s possible for both everyday users and professional developers.In this episode, Usman and Ansh dive into:How Vibecode makes it possible to go from idea to app in minutesWhy mobile-first was the winning bet and what comes nextThe future of remixable, AI-built workflows and semi-autonomous agentsIf you're an investor scouting-AI native platforms, an entrepreneur building the next generation of developer tools, or a tech enthusiast curious about the future of software creation – this is where you start.—LINKS:Vibecode: https://www.vibecodeapp.com/—FOLLOW ON X:@anshnanda_ (Ansh)@vibecodeapp (Vibecode)@usygoosy (Usman)@why2join (Why You Should Join)
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Jul 19, 2025 • 54min
Why You Should Join: Cognition
In this engaging discussion, Scott Wu, Co-founder and CEO of Cognition AI, shares insights about Devin, the first fully autonomous AI software engineer. They explore how Devin transforms coding by autonomously writing, debugging, and deploying software. Scott highlights the rollercoaster journey of launching new tech products and the evolving productivity tools that blend human creativity with machine power. He also discusses the exciting future of software engineering, emphasizing the need for balancing AI capabilities with human oversight in a rapidly changing landscape.
