POV: you're in tech

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Jan 2026

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Hey, I'm Han! Amateur podcaster and tech girl 🤓 Support the Pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/hannahyoung ☕️ POV: you're in tech is a podcast series that delves into the minds of individuals working in tech. I chat with my friends in the industry on real tech experiences, captivating stories, and invaluable insight. Whether you’re in the tech industry, or want to break into tech, or just here for the laughs, this series will hopefully give some advice and an honest take on the tech world 🌎 Welcome to POV: you're in tech by Hannah Young 💛.

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January 4, 2026Episode 1843 min

POV: you're brewed in the cloud with Chris Hailes ☁️

Microsoft MVP by day, blogger by night 👨🏼‍💻Meet Chris - a Senior Technical Consultant at cubesys, Microsoft MVP, long-time technical blogger, and friend. In this ep, we chat about the real world of cloud, what it’s actually like being a Microsoft MVP, why blog, and how growth often comes from discomfort.👑 Connect with Chris on LinkedIn☕️ Check out Brewed in the Cloud👉 Explore cubesys offeringsResources mentioned:Microsoft Trust Centre: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-au/explore/trusted-cloud/Microsoft Learn: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-au/💛 Support the pod 💛

October 12, 2025Episode 1741 min

POV: you're the cold dm king with Braith Leung🤴

Braith honestly needs no introduction… 👑If you’re on LinkedIn, you’ve probably seen him on your feed - the King of cold DMs, a social media weapon, social anxiety fears him, and just an all-around legend 👏This one’s a collab episode with ex-vicarious that we filmed last year, but since then, Braith’s been up to some seriously cool stuff. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/braith-leung We yap about being creators, staying consistent, Braith’s story to ex-vicarious and more. Thank you again for following and being a part of my journey🫰. Feel free to connect and DM me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hannahseiyoung💛Support the pod💛

April 25, 2025Episode 1630 min

POV: you go viral on TikTok with Claudia Roussel 🗽

You saw that street interview too?! 🥹You probably don’t need an intro to Claudia - she’s most likely popped up on your FYP already!Claudia is an Enterprise SDR at Rippling and the unexpected star of a street interview that went viral. One spontaneous street interview on a NYC sidewalk turned into thousands of views, comments, and a spotlight on her tech sales gig. I was super stoked to have her on the pod where she shares what it was like going viral, how she broke into tech, and what she’s learned about navigating sales with confidence and authenticity. She’s a humble tech sales queen who keeps it real - and if you’re curious about breaking into the space, this one’s for you ✨. 👉Connect with Claudia on:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiaroussel/⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@claudiaroussel_👉 Check out Rippling All-in-one HR Software: ⁠⁠https://www.rippling.com/⁠ 💛 Support the pod 💛

November 19, 2024Episode 1536 min

POV: sales is easy with Zane Friedler 🫢

Sales is so easy - just ask Zane 😮! Meet Zane Friedler, the cold-calling king and someone I had the privilege of working with during my BDR days. Zane is unapologetically himself on the phones, and in this hilarious episode, you’ll get to know all about his take on tech sales, why he thinks sales is easy, his talk track, and so much more ⭐️. Connect with Zane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-friedler-8289a0222 Check out Hellomonday: https://www.hellomonday.co/ ✨ Disclaimer: This episode is Zane’s POV and is meant to make you laugh. Since Zane is also a stand-up comedian, his humour shines through so don't take what he says so seriously - sarcasm is his second language" ✨ Support the pod 💛: buymeacoffee.com/hannahyoung

September 22, 2024Episode 1437 min

POV: you're a co-founder of Upworth with Maxime Chaury 💰

Feeling overwhelmed managing personal finances? 🫤 In this episode, I meet with Maxime Chaury, co-founder of Upworth - a game-changing money management platform and the ultimate home for your personal finances. Hear about Maxime's incredible journey from leading teams to building his own fintech start-up, packed with valuable insights and lessons learned along the way ⭐️. Try Upworth for free today: www.upworth.com.au Connect with Max on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maximechaury

August 18, 2024Episode 1333 min

POV: from journalism to content design with Simone Williams ✍️

When you think of a writer, do you imagine someone like Andy Anderson from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Introducing Simone Williams - an incredible writer with a background in creative agencies to being a content designer at Microsoft 👏. In this episode, we dive into Sim's story, from journalism to tech, her move from agencies to big tech, tackling writer's block, staying motivated, overcoming imposter syndrome, and much more 💃. Connect with Sim on LinkedIn ✨: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim1williams If you'll like to support this Pod 💛: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hannahyoung

July 1, 2024Episode 1234 min

POV: making generalists cool again with David O'Reilly 😎

So generalists are cool again?! 🙋🏼‍♂️ Meet David O'Reilly, a pretty awesome lifecycle marketer at Microsoft, a killer content creator, Braze Nerd, and a Scientist 👨‍🔬. This one was so much fun! Hear about David's unique story from science labs to marketing. We chat about why generalists are cool again, tackling imposter syndrome, BTS of content creation, startups vs big tech, and how tech has changed 🕹️. Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidworeilly/ Follow David's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@minimumviablepizza Support My Buddy Boo: https://mybuddyboo.com.au/ If you'll like to support this Pod 💛: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hannahyoung

May 15, 2024Episode 1137 min

POV: lessons from a top sales BDR with Victoria Huang 🙋🏻‍♀️

Cold calling can't be that hard... right? 🤨 Introducing Victoria Huang, who is a Senior Sales Development Representative at Rippling Software. This episode is all things outbound sales and Victoria shares her career journey and how she ended up in tech sales. She shared some valuable lessons from challenges, rejections, objection handling, cold calling, crafting the best cold email, and top skills as a BDR 🤝. Connect with Victoria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaahuang Check out Rippling HR Software: https://www.rippling.com/en-AU

April 8, 2024Episode 1034 min

POV: you're a co-founder of Earlywork with Marina Wu 🧡

Want to get into tech, here's how 👇 www.earlywork.co/ Introducing Marina, who is one of the co-founders of Earlywork - Australia's first tech sales school! In this episode, Marina shares her journey to being a cofounder, Earlywork Academy and her insights of the tech world 🌎. Give Earlywork a follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earlyworkcareers/ Connect with Marina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinawu

March 25, 2024Episode 939 min

POV: you moved to SYD from SG with Ernest Teh 😮

Ever thought of moving countries? 🤔 Meet Ernest - a legend in the tech sales world and a brilliant sales content creator that I'm lucky to know ⭐️ Ernest recently moved to Sydney Australia from Singapore and he shared about his move and career journey in this fun episode! Connect with Ernest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestteh Connect with Me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahseiyoung