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 expe

Tech It or Leave It is a technology podcast hosted by Adrian Ching, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Adrian Ching hosts Tech It or Leave It, a technology show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

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

  May 13, 202621 minS1

  <p>Small businesses say they want to support local.</p><p>But local keeps closing.</p><p>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.</p><p>Because passion doesn't pay the rent. And gut feel doesn't scale.</p><p>Here's what you'll learn in this episode:</p><p>✅ How Firdaus went from running a digital studio to building his own...

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  Episode #9

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

  May 6, 202619 minS1

  <p>Most founders spend months planning the perfect product.</p><p>Syakir shipped one.</p><p>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.</p><p>This isn't a story about shortcuts. It's about the decisions that actually matter when you're building tech without a technical background.</p><p>Here's what you'll learn in this episode:</p><p>✅ Tips on how...

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  Tech It or Leave It

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

  Oct 10, 202543 minS0

  <p>Switching 3 accounting tools in 2 years nearly broke his ops.</p><p>This episode is for non-technical founders choosing software that actually works.</p><p>Terrance, founder of <b>Dash Oil</b>, 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. </p><p>We also dive into the messy middle of <b>tech adoption. </b>What happens when off-the-shelf tools can’t keep up with shifting business models (B2C → B2B), why loyalty programs fail without field execution, and how to use tech to connect customers, retail pa...

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  Episode #7

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

  Oct 4, 20251h 11mS1

  <p>Your brain might be the biggest barrier to AI adoption, and Aster Wei explains why.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Aster Wei, founder of OTTI, the NeuroLearning Institute</b>, 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.</p><p>She introduces <b>Human-AI Synergy</b>, a framework designed to combine digital skills with human strengths. From critical thinking to creative problem-solving, Aster breaks down how leaders and teams can embrace...

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  Episode #6

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

  Sep 26, 20251 hourS0

  <p>Degrees are dead. AI is the new diploma, and Deric Yee has the receipts.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>We explore how AI is transforming developer productivity, why most products fail (hint: it’s not the co...

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