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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
Tech It or Leave It
Latest Episodes
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,...
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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 acros...
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 spa...
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....
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...
