In this episode of the Rewired mini-series, host Christie H.Kristensen is joined by Sumeet Ahuja, a seasoned product and tech executive turned entrepreneur with extensive experience across mobile, telecom, FinTech, blockchain, and AI.

They discuss the significant technological shifts over the past 25 years, from Web1 to Web3, the rise of AI, and the future of programmable commerce and open-source innovation.

Sumeet shares insights into the evolution of the internet, the importance of ecosystems, governance, and compliance in product development, and the imperative for continuous learning and cognitive strengthening in the face of rapid technological advancement.

They also delve into the potential and challenges of super apps, the role of AI in transforming legacy systems, and the necessity of balancing innovation with ethical considerations and guardrails.

00:00 Welcome to Rewired: Exploring 25 Years of Tech Evolution

00:29 Meet Sumeet Ahuja: A Journey Through Tech Industries

01:45 The Pivotal Shift: Web1, Web2, and Web3

02:15 The Current AI Movement: Renaissance and Inflection

03:51 Building Products in the Age of AI

19:13 The Evolution of Commerce: From PayPal to Embedded Finance

22:55 The Future of Super Apps and Ecosystems

27:31 Programmable Products and AI Agents

30:30 Learning from the Past: Mistakes and Lessons

36:36 Open Source Models and Guardrails in Innovation

42:01 Legacy Systems and Staying Innovative

44:22 Final Reflections: Thriving in the Next 25 Years

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