Tech It or Leave It

About Tech It or Leave It

"Tech It or Leave It" is the go-to podcast for non-tech entrepreneurs who want to turn million-dollar app ideas into reality. Without getting lost in all the tech jargon. Hosted by Adrian Ching, founder of Upstack Studio, one of Malaysia’s top web & mobile app development agencies. This show breaks down app development, startup growth, and the wild world of business in a way that’s fun, relatable, and brutally honest. It’s all about leveling the playing field for non-technical entrepreneurs and helping them build impactful, modern tech solutions. Every episode features different guests; from founders who’ve already leveraged tech in their industries, to entrepreneurs still figuring it out. Some are crushing it with AI, SaaS, or even micro-SaaS products, and we’re bringing them in to share their stories, insights, and ideas on how tech can make business better. Expect real talk, no-BS advice, and insights from Adrian’s 8+ years of experience helping non-tech founders build million-dollar apps that raise funds, boost profits, and scale fast. Plus, stories of what actually works (and what doesn’t) when building apps in today’s market. "Tech It or Leave It" is for tech-curious entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners looking to turn their app ideas into successful ventures. Whether you're a founder, a business owner, or just someone sitting on a game-changing idea, this podcast will help you navigate the process, avoid costly mistakes, and build something people actually want. Here’s what you’ll get: 📈 Weekly tips on app development, startups, and business strategies 💡 Real-world education on tackling tech challenges 🚀 Insights to build scalable, profitable apps using tools like AI, SaaS & micro-SaaS

Publisher

Adrian Ching

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Aug 2025

Latest episode

13 May 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 May 2026

   He Built a Data Tool for Cafés That Can't Compete With Starbucks. From Scratch, Solo

   Small businesses say they want to support local. But local keeps closing. In this episode of Tech It or Leave It, we sit down with Firdaus Izam, solopreneur and founder of CHUPJER — a tool built to give F&B owners the same data, systems, and decision-making clarity that big chains run on. Without the corporate budget. Without the tech team. Because passion doesn't pay the rent. And gut feel doesn't scale. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: ✅ How Firdaus went from running a digital ...

2. 

   6 May 2026

   He Vibe-Coded a Product and Is Now Scaling It Across Southeast Asia

   Most founders spend months planning the perfect product. Syakir shipped one. In this episode of Tech It or Leave It, we sit down with Syakir, founder of Jobtepi — a platform his team built using AI and vibe coding, now scaling across Southeast Asia to fix what Fiverr and Upwork miss: local context, trust, and turning skills into real income. This isn't a story about shortcuts. It's about the decisions that actually matter when you're building tech without a technical background. Here's what y...

3. 

   10 Oct 2025

   Stop Wasting Money on the WRONG Software (Lessons from a Founder)

   Switching 3 accounting tools in 2 years nearly broke his ops. This episode is for non-technical founders choosing software that actually works. Terrance, founder of Dash Oil, built a tech-enabled business in a traditional space by starting with riders (not software), validating 10 → 100 → 1,000+ users, and fixing ops before picking tools. We also dive into the messy middle of tech adoption. What happens when off-the-shelf tools can’t keep up with shifting business models (B2C → B2B), wh...

4. 

   4 Oct 2025

   6 Human+AI Skills That Will Make or Break Founders in 2025

   Your brain might be the biggest barrier to AI adoption, and Aster Wei explains why. In this episode, we sit down with Aster Wei, founder of OTTI, the NeuroLearning Institute, to explore the human side of AI transformation. While most conversations focus on technology, Aster reveals that resistance to AI often begins in the brain itself - our natural fear of change. She introduces Human-AI Synergy, a framework designed to combine digital skills with human strengths. From critical thinking to c...

5. 

   26 Sept 2025

   The New Playbook On How to Hire & Build Tech Products in the AI Era

   Degrees are dead. AI is the new diploma, and Deric Yee has the receipts. In this episode of Tech It or Leave It, we sit down with Deric Yee, founder of Sigma School, to unpack why traditional education is failing entrepreneurs and how AI is reshaping the future of tech careers. Derek shares his raw journey. From rejection to building a bootcamp with a “job or money back” guarantee, and the unfiltered lessons every non-technical founder needs to hear. We explore how AI is transforming develo...

6. 

   19 Sept 2025

   Your Voice vs. AI: The Future of Content Creation

   Is AI killing authenticity or reshaping it? Everywhere you look, AI tools are flooding the internet with content. Most of it sounds the same. In this episode of Tech It or Leave It, we dive into the controversial question. What happens to human voices when AI can write better, faster, and cheaper? From the risks of “faking authenticity” to why the real winners will be those who learn to combine AI with lived experience, this conversation is a wake-up call for entrepreneurs, creators, and ...

7. 

   12 Sept 2025

   Tech It From Me - What Founders REALLY Want to Know (I Answer Everything)

   I know what’s on your mind… If you’re a non-technical founder, you’ve probably asked yourself questions like: “How do i make money with my app?” “Which no-code tool should I start with?” “Why should I hire an app agency when I can pay a freelancer for a cheaper price?” You’re not alone. In fact, these are the same questions EVERY founder secretly has but rarely gets straight answers to. That’s why in the very first episode of Adrian Answers, I sit down to answer them. Honestly, unfiltered...

8. 

   5 Sept 2025

   Disrupt or Die: Scaling Old-School Industries with Tech

   Tired of overthinking your tech idea? While you're busy planning the "perfect" product, your competitors are already building and shipping. In this exclusive episode of Tech It or Leave It, we go beyond the personal stories and dive deep into the strategic mindset of Dennis Lee, a technical founder who successfully built a multi-million-dollar platform in a traditional, "ancient" industry. This isn’t a story about luck, it’s a masterclass in swift execution, strategic pivots, and focusing ...

9. 

   29 Aug 2025

   The Harsh Truth About AI in Business (You're Not Ready)

   "Today is the dumbest AI will ever be.” That’s what Johnson Goh, CEO of Mindhive, believes, and he’s proving it by quietly building the unsexy AI that actually grows businesses. Forget the hype. Forget the flashy AI demos. This episode dives into how AI is solving the boring-but-critical problems. Accounting, logistics, and operations that actually scale companies In this episode of Tech It or Leave It, we cut through the AI hype and talk about : ✅ The biggest mistakes founders make when...

10. 

    22 Aug 2025

    The First Step: Tech Secrets Every Non-Tech Founder Needs to Hear

    Welcome to the very first episode of Tech It or Leave It! Join hosts Adrian Ching and Elly as they kick off the podcast made for non-tech founders, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to grow and scale with technology. In this debut, Adrian shares his 10+ years of experience running a software company, the mistakes entrepreneurs make with tech, and raw behind-the-scenes stories of how businesses succeed (or fail) when it comes to digital transformation. If you’ve ever wondered: ...

11. 

    19 Aug 2025

    Introducing Tech It or Leave It

    Yo! I’m Adrian Ching, Founder of Upstack Studio and your go-to guy when it comes to building apps that actually scale. For the past 8 years, I’ve been helping non-tech founders turn their million-dollar app ideas into reality in just 16 weeks. Along the way, I’ve seen the wins, the failures, and the messy truth about trying to scale with tech. This podcast is where I unpack it all. Not the sugar-coated “hustle culture” version but the unfiltered stories, lessons, and strategies from real entr...

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