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Futures in the Making

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by Alena Gladkova

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This podcast brings you the inspiring stories of ambitious individuals who are shaping the future through resilience, innovation, and leadership. From overcoming immigration challenges to building successful careers and businesses, we dive into the lessons and insights that empower others to dream bigger and take action. I’m Alena Gladkova, your host and the leader of Key People, a recruiting company that connects businesses in the USA and Europe with top talent. When I’m not helping companies build strong teams, I’m sharpening my leadership skills in Stanford’s LEAD program.

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May 19, 2026

Inside the Mind of an AI Optimist | The VC Behind Perplexity AI | Marina Davidova

Inside the Mind of an AI Optimist | Marina DavidovaShe lost herself completely. And she's not alone.Marina Davidova is Co-founder and Managing Partner of DVC, a venture fund backed by 200+ operators from OpenAI, Google, Meta, Tesla, and Microsoft. Their portfolio includes Perplexity AI, Thinking Machines Lab, Higgsfield, and other companies reshaping the AI landscape.On paper, she has everything. But for years, she couldn't tell you what she actually wanted.In this conversation, Marina is honest about what ambition costs. What motherhood and career feel like when you're trying to do both. And what it took for her to find herself again.This is the first episode after a break. It's for anyone who's doing everything and feeling nothing.We talk about:<ul><li>The moment you realize you've lost yourself</li><li>Why success can feel completely empty</li><li>Motherhood, ambition, and knowing what you actually want</li><li>What it takes to find your way back</li><li>Building meaningful work and meaningful life</li><li>The gap between who people think you are and who you actually are</li></ul>Listen on: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.Find Marina: LinkedIn: /msdavidova Instagram: @msdavidova

March 25, 2026

What Meta's Top iOS Engineer Learned About Podcasting

Ever wondered how to start a podcast?In this episode of Futures In The Making, we speak with Ksenia Pokrovskaya — a FAANG software engineer and podcast creator — who shares real insights from years inside a popular tech podcast.This conversation goes beyond the surface and explores what podcasting actually looks like behind the scenes — from messy workflows to long-term growth and consistency. ⏱️ Timestamps:<ul> <li>00:00 — In this episode</li> <li>00:20 — Meet Ksenia</li> <li>00:46 — Podcast longevity secret</li> <li>01:54 — Podcasting tips for beginners</li> <li>02:46 — AI doing the work for podcasters</li> <li>04:57 — Podcasting can be really messy</li> <li>08:44 — Our favourite podcasting tip</li> <li>11:16 — Podcast engagement rate</li> <li>12:17 — Benefits of podcasting</li> <li>15:17 — How to choose podcast topics</li> <li>16:38 — Preparing for a podcast</li> <li>18:43 — Podcasting backstage</li> <li>19:55 — Being a woman in a male-dominated field</li> <li>23:59 — Handling comments</li> <li>25:12 — Dealing with haters</li> <li>28:12 — Joining an established podcast</li> <li>29:53 — FAANG restrictions</li> <li>31:22 — From guest to podcaster</li> <li>32:47 — Day in the life of a software engineer</li> <li>34:47 — AI-proof jobs & future skills</li></ul> 👩‍💻 About the guest:Ksenia is a software engineer with 8+ years of experience, including 4+ years in iOS development. She focuses on building products that are both technically strong and intuitive for users. Alongside engineering, she hosts a tech podcast where she shares insights on development, startups, and modern tech careers.Her work helps make complex technical topics more accessible and supports engineers and creators in growing professionally. 🔗 Connect with Ksenia:<ul> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kseniapokrovskaya" target="_blank">Ksenia Pokrovskaya</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ksenks" target="_blank">@ksenks</a></li></ul> 🎙️ Host: Alena Gladkova<ul> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-glad" target="_blank">Alena Gladkova</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glad.helen" target="_blank">@glad.helen</a></li></ul> 🕵️‍♀️ About us:We help companies hire top global talent in AI, ML, iGaming, and Web3.<ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://kpeople.guru" target="_blank">https://kpeople.guru</a></li> <li>Recruiting services: <a href="https://kpeople.guru/service/on-demand-recruiting/" target="_blank">On-demand recruiting</a></li></ul> #podcast #podcasting #womenintech #techcareers #contentcreation #softwareengineering

January 28, 2026

Why LinkedIn Is TOP Social Media Platform | How You Can Become a LinkedIn Influencer & Monetize it

🎙️ In this episode: While some see LinkedIn as boring and mostly cringe, others become LinkedIn influencers and start getting brand partnerships. We explore what it really takes to grow on LinkedIn in 2026 — from personal branding and content creation to understanding what actually works for audience growth and B2B influence.⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 | In this episode 00:34 | Meet Margo Laz 01:28 | LinkedIn VS other social media platforms 06:46 | What determines LinkedIn growth 07:45 | Become a LinkedIn influencer 09:50 | LinkedIn content strategy 12:50 | LinkedIn personal branding 17:13 | LinkedIn cringe is real 22:25 | LinkedIn marketing for business 27:31 | Top LinkedIn influencers right now 29:31 | ROI for LinkedIn B2B campaign 34:19 | What awaits the LinkedIn influencers 38:17 | How to spot paid content on LinkedIn 39:26 | One thing everyone hates about LinkedIn 40:58 | I wish I knew how to go viral on LinkedIn 42:06 | Quick Fire Round🎧 Guest: Margo Laz Margo is the founder of Kudos Narratives. She helps B2B tech companies collaborate with top LinkedIn creators and influential voices. Her entrepreneurial path started while still a student — from running an e-commerce design store to co-founding a coworking space that hosted 300+ events.She later created major tech conferences such as EMERGE (supported by Microsoft, AWS, and Google), earned an MA in Storytelling & Experience Design in London, and consulted hyper-growth SaaS startups on influencer and content strategy. Margo has connected over 50,000 professionals in tech and creative sectors, spoken on TEDx, and been featured in Forbes and Sifted (by Financial Times).🔗 Guest Links: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margo-laz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Margo Laz</a>🎙️ Host: Alena Gladkova LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-glad" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Helen Glad</a>🕵️‍♀️ My team hires top global talents in AI, ML, iGaming, and Web3 for your business: <a href="https://kpeople.guru" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">kpeople.guru</a>🚀 Boost your CV: <a href="https://kpeople.guru/service/career-coaching/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Career Coaching</a> 👥 Hire top tech talent fast: <a href="https://kpeople.guru/service/on-demand-recruiting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On-Demand Recruiting</a>

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What is Futures in the Making?: This podcast brings you the inspiring stories of ambitious individuals who are shaping the future through resilience, innovation, and leadership. From overcoming immigration challenges to building successful careers and businesses, we dive into the lessons and insights that empower others to dream bigger and take action.

I’m Alena Gladkova, your host and the leader of Key People, a recruiting company that connects businesses in the USA and Europe with top talent. When I’m not helping companies build strong teams, I’m sharpening my leadership skills in Stanford’s LEAD program.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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