The Tech Leader's Playbook

Welcome to your weekly playbook for tech leadership - where founders, executives, and innovators share real strategies for scaling smarter and leading stronger. Hosted by Avetis Antaplyan, Founder and CEO of HIRECLOUT, a top tech and go-to-market recruitment agency.

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Dec. 31, 2025

Your Network Is Your Real Moat in an AI World

For more thoughts, clips, and updates, follow Avetis Antaplyan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avetisantaplyan In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Drew Sechrist, an early Sal...

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Dec. 24, 2025

The Most Expensive Mistake Founders Make Before Series A

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Dec. 17, 2025

The One Question Every Founder Gets Wrong About Their Market

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Vijay Rajendran, investor and venture builder at gAI Ventures, UC Berkeley instructor, and author of the bestselling book The Funding Framework. V...

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Dec. 10, 2025

Will AI Make Us Less Human? This Leader Thinks Not

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Allison Shapira, a Harvard faculty member, global keynote speaker, former opera singer turned communication expert, and author of AI for the Authe...

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Dec. 4, 2025

The Most Overlooked Skill Every Founder Needs in the AI Era

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Tamara Laine, investigative journalist turned two-time tech founder and the CEO and co-founder of MPWR. Tamara brings a rare blend of storytelling...

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Nov. 27, 2025

The New Growth Metrics That Matter Most to Investors

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Melanie Nabar, Vice President at Volition Capital, to uncover what truly makes a company fundable—and what silently kills deals. With a background...

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Avetis Antaplyan

Founder & CEO, HIRECLOUT

Avetis is a dynamic CEO, visionary leader, and a Go-Giver with an undeniable track record in the Technology Recruiting and Consulting space. He is an award-winning entrepreneur, advisor, and investor and as the driving force behind HIRECLOUT, a premier Global Tech Recruiting and Consulting company and an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing company, Avetis continues to shape the future with innovation and generosity. His relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to giving back make him a true inspiration to all. Join him on a journey of growth and success that leaves a positive impact on businesses worldwide.

Nickolas Natali

Podcast Producer

Meet Nickolas Natali, the podcast influencer and network building expert, as featured on Business Insider. With a top 1% podcast, The Nickolas Natali Show, boasting over 160 episodes and a global listenership across 30 countries, he has created a platform that attracts celebrity guests and A-list influencers alike. Beyond his successful show, Nickolas takes pride in producing The Tech Leader's Playbook, making a profound impact in the world of podcasts and leadership.