<![CDATA[The LaddersHift Podcast]]>AI is changing how we work, what we build, and which skills matter. How do you figure out where to go next?

LadderShift, hosted by Sajal Dubey, explores that question through conversations with founders, builders, creators, and people changing direction. We get into what they’re building, how they’re using AI, the decisions that changed their paths, and what they’re still figuring out.

The idea behind the name is simple: working harder only takes you so far if you’re climbing the wrong ladder. Sometimes moving forward means changing direction, carrying your skills and experience into something new.

For anyone rethinking their career, starting a business, or trying to make sense of an AI-shaped world.

Connect with Sajal:
Website: https://www.sajaldubey.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsajaldubey
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsajaldubey

]]>www.sajaldubey.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:43:12 GMTFri, 16 Oct 2026 09:57:30 GMT60Sajal Dubey<p>AI is changing how we work, what we build, and which skills matter. How do you figure out where to go next?</p><p>LadderShift, hosted by Sajal Dubey, explores that question through conversations with founders, builders, creators, and people changing direction. We get into what they’re building, how they’re using AI, the decisions that changed their paths, and what they’re still figuring out.</p><p>The idea behind the name is simple: working harder only takes you so far if you’re climbing the wrong ladder. Sometimes moving forward means changing direction, carrying your skills and experience into something new.</p><p>For anyone rethinking their career, starting a business, or trying to make sense of an AI-shaped world.</p><p>Connect with Sajal:<br />Website: <a href="https://www.sajaldubey.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.sajaldubey.com</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamsajaldubey" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/iamsajaldubey</a><br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iamsajaldubey" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@iamsajaldubey</a></p>episodicSajal Dubeysajal@laddershift.comno<![CDATA[Why Is This Founder Trying to Cut Your AI Bill?]]>Why is this founder trying to cut your AI bill—and when is a cheaper answer good enough?


In this episode of LadderShift, I sit down with Sairam “Sai” Vasudevan, Founder of Vinspe.ai, to explore the decisions behind building a business around AI costs.


We get into choosing models for different tasks, reusing answers through semantic caching, and the questions a business should ask about answer quality, data handling and savings-based pricing.


Then we go beyond the AI bill. Just because you can build something with AI, does that mean you should? Sai shares his approach to researching a problem, understanding competitors, choosing a suitable tech stack and moving from a demo to something people can depend on. We also discuss what he looks for in people who can build a solution from beginning to end.


If you run a business using AI—or you’ve opened an AI tool with an idea and started building straight away—this conversation is for you.


I’m Sajal Dubey, and this is The LadderShift Podcast: conversations about AI, building businesses, and the decisions that change what we do next.


In the conversation with Abhijat, we explored building for a problem you know from the inside. Here, that conversation continues: how do you know which problem is worth solving, and what should you understand before you start?


What are you building with AI, and what have you done to check that someone actually needs it? Tell us in the comments.


Subscribe for more conversations about making AI useful in the real world.


Guest: Sairam “Sai” Vasudevan, Founder of Vinspe.ai

Explore Vinspe: https://vinspe.ai/

Host: Sajal Dubey | @iamsajaldubey


Product performance, security and pricing statements reflect Sai’s account, not an independent product audit. Check current terms with the company.


#LadderShift #AI #VibeCoding #Entrepreneurship

]]>https://www.sajaldubey.com/podcast/sairam-vasudevan-ai-costs5dd147c5-d4a4-4c99-bd26-4a6f916a2541Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:03:19 GMT<p>Why is this founder trying to cut your AI bill—and when is a cheaper answer good enough?</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of LadderShift, I sit down with Sairam “Sai” Vasudevan, Founder of Vinspe.ai, to explore the decisions behind building a business around AI costs.</p><p><br /></p><p>We get into choosing models for different tasks, reusing answers through semantic caching, and the questions a business should ask about answer quality, data handling and savings-based pricing.</p><p><br /></p><p>Then we go beyond the AI bill. Just because you can build something with AI, does that mean you should? Sai shares his approach to researching a problem, understanding competitors, choosing a suitable tech stack and moving from a demo to something people can depend on. We also discuss what he looks for in people who can build a solution from beginning to end.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you run a business using AI—or you’ve opened an AI tool with an idea and started building straight away—this conversation is for you.</p><p><br /></p><p>I’m Sajal Dubey, and this is The LadderShift Podcast: conversations about AI, building businesses, and the decisions that change what we do next.</p><p><br /></p><p>In the conversation with Abhijat, we explored building for a problem you know from the inside. Here, that conversation continues: how do you know which problem is worth solving, and what should you understand before you start?</p><p><br /></p><p>What are you building with AI, and what have you done to check that someone actually needs it? Tell us in the comments.</p><p><br /></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations about making AI useful in the real world.</p><p><br /></p><p>Guest: Sairam “Sai” Vasudevan, Founder of Vinspe.ai</p><p>Explore Vinspe: <a href="https://vinspe.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://vinspe.ai/</a></p><p>Host: Sajal Dubey | @iamsajaldubey</p><p><br /></p><p>Product performance, security and pricing statements reflect Sai’s account, not an independent product audit. Check current terms with the company.</p><p><br /></p><p>#LadderShift #AI #VibeCoding #Entrepreneurship</p>no01:00:0913Why Is This Founder Trying to Cut Your AI Bill?full<![CDATA[Why is a Dubai Pilot building an app for Crew?]]>Why is a Dubai pilot building software for airline crew?

In this episode of LadderShift, I sit down with a flydubai captain building Offdays, an app for crew, to explore what happens when someone who knows an industry from the inside starts building for it.

We get into the everyday problems behind a job that looks glamorous from the outside, the decision to build an app, and the questions that come with turning an idea into something people will actually use.

Where can AI help? What could vibe coding make possible? And how much of the hard work still comes down to understanding people, choosing the right problem, and getting the details right?

If you’ve ever looked at something frustrating in your own industry and thought, “Someone should fix this,” this conversation is for you.

I’m Sajal Dubey, and this is The Laddershift Podcast: conversations about AI, building businesses, and the decisions that change what we do next. In episode one, I said I wanted to build real things with real people. This is that conversation continuing.

What’s one big, boring problem in your industry you’d want to solve? Tell us in the comments.

Subscribe for more conversations about making AI useful in the real world.

#Laddershift #ai #vibecoding #aviation #entrepreneurship

]]>https://www.sajaldubey.comf5c828fa-74cc-449c-a685-41cff4b1f6e7Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:54:59 GMT<p>Why is a Dubai pilot building software for airline crew?<br /><br />In this episode of LadderShift, I sit down with a flydubai captain building Offdays, an app for crew, to explore what happens when someone who knows an industry from the inside starts building for it.<br /><br />We get into the everyday problems behind a job that looks glamorous from the outside, the decision to build an app, and the questions that come with turning an idea into something people will actually use.<br /><br />Where can AI help? What could vibe coding make possible? And how much of the hard work still comes down to understanding people, choosing the right problem, and getting the details right?<br /><br />If you’ve ever looked at something frustrating in your own industry and thought, “Someone should fix this,” this conversation is for you.<br /><br />I’m Sajal Dubey, and this is The Laddershift Podcast: conversations about AI, building businesses, and the decisions that change what we do next. In episode one, I said I wanted to build real things with real people. This is that conversation continuing.<br /><br />What’s one big, boring problem in your industry you’d want to solve? Tell us in the comments.<br /><br />Subscribe for more conversations about making AI useful in the real world.<br /><br />#Laddershift #ai #vibecoding #aviation #entrepreneurship</p>no01:15:5512Why is a Dubai Pilot building an app for Crew?full