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An Interview With Chad Silverstein8 min readOct 8, 2026--Press enter or click to view image in full sizeBuilding Pocket FM taught me to separate conviction in the mission from attachment to the approach, because you can believe deeply in where you want to go while being completely willing to change the route you take to get there. In the ever-evolving and never-ending landscape of business, staying ahead of the curve is a prerequisite for success. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gone from being a futuristic concept to a daily business tool that executives can’t ignore. In this interview series, we would like to talk with business leaders who’ve successfully integrated A. I. into their operations, transforming their companies in the process. I had the pleasure of interviewing Rohan Nayak. Rohan Nayak is Co-Founder and CEO of Pocket Entertainment, parent company of Pocket FM, the leading AI audio drama platform he built into a $500M+ ARR business spanning 20+ countries and 250M+ listeners. A Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honoree, he speaks on how AI is rewriting the economics of storytelling and creative work. Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series!

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