In this episode of The Silicon Dreams, we unpack powerful takeaways from The Gifts of Imperfection by Dr. Brené Brown with award-winning executive, investor, and serial entrepreneur, Heather Jerrehian and she reveals how embracing imperfection can unlock your greatest strengths!

Vulnerability. Courage. Authenticity. These are the keys to thriving in life and business. Heather shares her own journey and how you can start living more fully TODAY!!

What happens when a 16-year-old girl declares she’s going to be a CEO—and then actually does it? On this episode of The Silicon Dreams, co-host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Shellye Archambeau—one of tech’s most respected leaders—to explore the bold moves, quiet battles, and defining decisions behind her rise.

Shellye opens up about her corporate climb at IBM, her fearless pivot to startup leadership, and the story behind her bestselling book Unapologetically Ambitious. She shares why goal-setting isn’t just strategic—it’s survival, especially for women of color navigating boardrooms where they’ve often been the “first” or “only.”

From building companies with culture-first mindsets to guiding founders on brand and leadership, this is a masterclass in ambition without apology.

In this episode of Silicon Dreams, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of AI, Web3, and emerging tech under the Trump administration with Greg Tanaka. We explore the regulatory challenges surrounding cryptocurrency, technology innovation, and the global tech race.

Greg discusses his entrepreneurial journey, drawing parallels to figures like Steve Jobs, and reflects on the tech evolution from early video games to modern GPU design and software development. We also tackle the brain drain of tech talent from the U.S. and the potential impact of U.S. federal investments in startups.

With tech dominance increasingly at stake between the U.S. and China, this episode covers everything from the future of cryptocurrency regulation to the transformative possibilities of quantum computing.