Working in the health tech industry, over the years I have spoken to more than hundred CEOs, founders leading companies across industries. They were not just surface-level exchanges or chats. They were honest, unfiltered conversations with people who carry the weight of building something from nothing. And what surprised me the most is that nearly 80% of them, despite being successful, they are on a constant rollercoaster.

We often romanticize the founder journey, imagining visionaries who operate with unlimited energy and precision. It is because we only see that from a distance. When you actually listen to founders, you realize that they are not machines but people who are required to have immense responsibility while constantly asking themselves questions that they rarely say out loud.

Am I doing enough? Am I building the right thing? Am I failing my team? These are a few questions they always have on their mind.

Those conversations stayed with me and they planted the seed for something bigger, introducing the podcast, Techzila. The podcast showcases our beliefs, values and stories. They are also a way to build a strong brand presence through building trust and demonstrating expertise.

The Tech Mindset: Build First, Speak Later

In tech, there is a mindset that we have for years, that is, to work hard, log off and repeat. It is indeed a culture built on speed, execution and in many ways, it has served us well. But somewhere along the way, we lost an equally important thing, the ability to communicate our story. For years, founders believed rightfully that their great work speaks for itself. But it is not the same anymore. Times have changed and your works alone would not merely define your professional growth and stability. But your voice does. Your voice becomes the open door for others to get to know about you.

Partnerships do not just form around solutions but they are formed around trust. And trust cannot grow if your story stays hidden. Despite this shift, most founders still do not have the time or energy to think about their personal branding. They are buried in building, fundraising and fixing fires. To get visibility among industries, what matters the most is authenticity, connection and meaning. Where do founders get the space to express themselves beyond the pitch? This question came to my mind and that is what pushed me to start the podcast called Techzila.

The Missing Space: A Platform for Real Founder Stories

Every founder had a story worth telling but there is no platform where they felt comfortable telling it. Not the PR-friendly version or polished version but the real version- the version that admits the fears, the doubts, the scrapped ideas they had and the misunderstood decisions. The version that captures the nights they almost quit, the moments that changed them, the lessons they learned.

Founders are constantly in motion, building, fixing problems that nobody sees making decisions with incomplete information. They rarely stop to reflect and when they do, it is usually in private. That is when the idea for Techzila became more than a concept.

Introducing Techzila, Our Podcast

It was not born out of the desire to create another startup podcast. It was born out of the need to create a different kind of space, a platform that prioritizes storytelling over strategy and reflection over performance. This podcast exists for one purpose, to give founders the microphone to speak as humans and not merely as headlines.

On Techzila:

• There is no need to impress.
• There is only the story and the truth behind it.
• The conversations are kept real.

We talk about the parts of the journey that are often hidden like the struggle of leading when you feel lost, the loneliness of carrying a vision that only a few understands, the joy and pain of building something that becomes bigger than you and the lessons you learn only when something breaks. These conversations are not scripted. They are real and that is what makes them powerful.

Why Founder Voices Matter More Than Ever

The business world is transitioning rapidly toward a culture that values transparency and relatability. The leaders shaping the next decade are not those who remain distant or untouchable, they are the people who are grounded and authentic. In a world where everyone is watching, founders often feel pressured to present a polished version of themselves. But people do not just connect to the polished versions, they connect to the truth and sincerity. And truth moves markets, it inspires teams and humanizes leaders.

When a founder speaks honestly about their journey, it resonates to everyone as it feels real helping to create trust, something every business needs. But yet only few intentionally build this.

What I Hope Techzila Will Do

I did not create Techzila to add noise to an already crowded space. I created it because there is a real gap- a lack of spaces where founders are seen beyond their companies. I hope Techzila becomes:

• A home for real founder stories.
• A resource or strength for future entrepreneurs.
• A place for reflection.

Founders carry extraordinary stories. The stories are built from risk, resilience, uncertainty and courage. Now, after months of building behind the scenes, it is finally ready. Launching Techzila feels like the start of something meaningful not just for the founders who will join us, but for the larger conversation around what leadership really looks like today. And I am genuinely excited and humbled to share it. I have learned from speaking to more than a hundred CEOs that behind every founder there is a story that can change how we see business, leadership and ourselves. It is time to tell those stories.