Miami, Florida(Hexa PR Wire–October 17, 2025)–Hardik Jagda, engineer-turned-entrepreneur, speaker, and angel investor, joined The Michael Peres Podcast to examine how disciplined engineering, rapid experimentation, and ruthless ROI shaped Proximity Works’ evolution from a small consultancy into a multi-country technology operator. The episode reviewed his early constraints coding on a shoestring budget, the “Rapid AI Experimentation Framework” his teams used to convert workflow ideas into revenue pilots in weeks, and how speed and focus guided product bets across media, live sports, fintech, and enterprise AI.
Jagda detailed Proximity’s MetaVision AI—software that watches live games, detects key moments, and auto-produces highlight packages—along with principles for designing AI systems that deliver measurable business outcomes. He also discussed bootstrapping a global team across the U.S., India, and Dubai, emphasizing leadership habits, operational simplicity, and value creation over hype.
Hardik Jagda is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Proximity Works, the company behind Proximity Tech, Studio Proximity, PX Ventures, 42PX, and Colarity AI. Since 2019 he has built bootstrapped product and services operations serving customers across multiple regions while focusing on long-term value creation and real-world impact.
Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, and author. He has founded media and technology ventures, holds degrees in computer science, mathematics, and Jewish studies, and is pursuing biomedical engineering. Peres founded Hexa PR Wire and serves as Chief Editor for several publications.
The Michael Peres Podcast features conversations on science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events, emphasizing clear reporting and practical insight.
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