Beyond the Code: Engineering the Startup Dream with Rich Rudzinski

In this episode of A Nerd’s Point of View, Nolie MacDonald sits down with entrepreneur, software engineer, and fractional CTO Rich Rudzinski to talk about what it takes to turn a startup vision into a real, scalable product.

Rich takes us inside the startups he’s helping build, including Veery, an event technology platform focused on networking, community, and meaningful connections; 10zebra, an AI-powered video production platform for creative teams; and PharmTechs Only!, a community platform dedicated to pharmacy technician training, career advancement, and connection.

Rich also shares practical advice for founders on customer research, fractional leadership, prototyping with AI, and building smarter without massive overhead. The conversation expands into AI-powered filmmaking, the future of creativity, and the broader economic impact of AI as technology continues to reshape how entrepreneurs and creators bring their ideas to life.