178. How Sleep, Community & AI Shape Modern Entrepreneurship | Barbara Fazekas

Productized Podcast

In this episode, host Andre Marquet talks with Barbara Fazekas, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Bobcats Coding, about the real-world challenges of adopting AI, staying human in tech, and the underrated role of sleep and self-awareness in leadership.

They dive into honest conversations around:

➡️ Why sleep and health are critical to productivity

➡️ The dangers of AI washing in today’s hype cycle

➡️ How cultural backgrounds shape entrepreneurial paths

➡️ Why every founder and PM needs baseline AI literacy

➡️ The role of community in building resilient businesses

➡️ Overcoming imposter syndrome in tech leadership

➡️ The human side of tech adoption and innovation

💡 Whether you’re a founder, product leader, or just navigating the fast-changing tech world, this episode is packed with insights on growth, ethics, and staying grounded.

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📌 Chapters:

01:58 The Importance of Sleep in Entrepreneurship

04:11 Managing Work-Life Balance as a Parent

05:05 Transitioning from Asana to Notion

08:16 The Value of Coding Skills in Business

10:29 Highlights in Product Thinking and Entrepreneurship (edited from original “Food Waste” section)

13:53 The Journey of an Ironman Competitor

17:24 The Value of Community Engagement in Business

22:23 Reflections on Hungary's Transition from Communism

29:31 The AI Hype Cycle: Opportunities and Challenges

33:43 Understanding AI Washing and Its Implications

37:28 Selling Actual Capabilities vs. Potential

39:54 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Tech Leadership

41:40 The Human Factor in Tech Adoption

44:27 Case Studies: Successes and Failures in AI Implementation

47:15 Key Takeaways and Future Directions

🔗 Where to find Barbara Fazekas:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fazekas/

Company: https://www.bobcatscoding.com/

🔗 Where to find Andre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/

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