Mangtas Nation
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMangtas Nation is a podcast channel of Mangtas where we give you a peek into the future of business through Technology of the Future. We invite guests from all over the world to talk about the tech industry, specifically emerging technologies.
Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck. Wouter and Jacki are the co-founders of Mangtas, your curated marketplace for remote staffing solutions.
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Data as Your Competitive Edge with Rich Edwards | EP 20
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode, we spoke with Rich Edwards, CEO of Mindspan Systems. Mindspan Systems specializes in providing data science and data-driven technology solutions to mid-market insurance, banking, and financial institutions. Their focus is on helping these organizations create personalized and customized experiences for each customer, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and better business outcomes. Join us in another rich podcast episode where we delve into the world of data, tech...
Immersive Experiences: AR, VR, MR, XR with Dinesh Punni | EP 19
June 27, 2023 10:14 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Dinesh Punni, Youtuber, Founder and CEO of Immersive Insiders, a cutting-edge online learning platform helping professionals thrive in the Augmented and Virtual Reality industries. Join us in this immersive episode of the podcast as we explore his fascinating career story, passion, and deep interests in gaming and entrepreneurship. Gain insights into the differences and implications of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR) and ...
Mompreneurs Unite Through Tech with Ekta Tejwani & Camille Faylona | EP 18
May 14, 2023 08:52 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBMangtas Nation Says: Happy Mother's Day! In this special episode, we celebrate the amazing achievements of mom entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and driving innovation in the tech industry. Join our awe-inspiring mompreneurs, Ekta Tejwani the Founder of Meetmumz, and Camille Faylona the Founder of Campfire Crates as they share their stories, insights, and tips on how to thrive in the fast-paced world of tech entrepreneurship while juggling the demands of motherhood. We talk abou...
ChatGPT Podcast Spotlight | Special Episode
May 08, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBWith its vast knowledge base and ability to learn and adapt, ChatGPT has become the go-to resource for everything from trivia to deep philosophical questions. Our podcast hosts sit down with ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI language model that has taken the world by storm. They discussed the origins of ChatGPT, its various applications, and delved into thought-provoking questions about the nature of consciousness, the future of AI, and the ethics of creating intelligent machines. ChatGPT provid...
Building Authentic Connection in the Digital World with Denise Sandquist | S2 EP17
April 24, 2023 10:36 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Denise Sandquist, Founder and CEO of Skapa, a new platform that is revolutionizing the way we connect with others. Denise shares her inspiring career story, from her early days in the tech industry to her current work in creating a platform that fosters real connections between people. We dive into the story behind Skapa, discussing how Denise and her team have optimized their database to connect "suitable" people for friendship and relationships through t...
Unlocking the Secrets of Intelligent Technologies with. Dr. Stylianos Kampakis | S2 EP15
April 10, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIn today's world, businesses need to be equipped with the right tools and strategies to stay competitive and agile. Joined by a true polymath guest, we enter AI and Data Science, two powerful technologies that are transforming the way companies operate and make decisions. Additionally, we dive into the world of token economics and auditing for crypto, explaining the importance of these concepts in building trust and ensuring transparency in the decentralized finance space. Our guest, Dr. ...
Web3 Made Easy: The Power of Education and Demystification with Armin ZadakBar | S2 EP15
March 27, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWeb3 is poised to transform the way we interact with the internet, from how we share data to how we conduct transactions. With the rise of blockchain technology and decentralized applications, Web3 promises a more secure, transparent, and equitable internet for all. However, despite its potential, the Web3 landscape is still in its early stages, with challenges and uncertainties ahead. Armin ZadakBar, a leading entrepreneur and educator in the world of Web3 and blockchain joins Mangtas Na...
Empowering Women Everywhere: The Rise of FemTech | S2 EP14
March 13, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLindsay Davis, a passionate entrepreneur and advocate for women's health, sheds light on FemTech - a female-focused technology industry designed to improve women's health and wellness. During the podcast, Lindsay discusses the challenges of Female Healthcare, which is often considered taboo and culturally factored, with a lack of research data, fewer platforms, and limited awareness among women in Singapore and Asia. By empowering knowledge and building communities, FemTech Asia aims to unif...
Empowering Women Everywhere: The Rise of FemTech with Lindsay Davis | S2 EP14
March 13, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLindsay Davis, a passionate entrepreneur and advocate for women's health, sheds light on FemTech - a female-focused technology industry designed to improve women's health and wellness. During the podcast, Lindsay discusses the challenges of Female Healthcare, which is often considered taboo and culturally factored, with a lack of research data, fewer platforms, and limited awareness among women in Singapore and Asia. By empowering knowledge and building communities, FemTech Asia aims to unif...
The Art of Debugging: A Java Rockstar's Way with Shai Almog | S2 EP13
February 27, 2023 09:15 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIf you're a software developer, you know the pain of dealing with bugs and issues that can derail your project and damage your reputation. That's why in this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of practical debugging at scale and its importance in software development. In this episode, we tackle the topic of debugging head-on, with expert insights from Shai Almog. With years of experience in the tech industry and a wealth of knowledge on debugging strategies, Shai shares his insights ...
The Art of Debugging: A Java Rockstar's Way | S2 EP13
February 27, 2023 09:15 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIf you're a software developer, you know the pain of dealing with bugs and issues that can derail your project and damage your reputation. That's why in this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of practical debugging at scale and its importance in software development. In this episode, we tackle the topic of debugging head-on, with expert insights from Shai Almog. With years of experience in the tech industry and a wealth of knowledge on debugging strategies, Shai shares his insights ...
Innovating Finance: Fintech for the Masses with Muhammad Usman Khan | S2 EP12
February 13, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn Pakistan, more than 80% of the population is either underbanked or unbanked. In 2018, as a response to this absence of access to mainstream banking and financial services, MyTM was established. MyTM’s goal is to break down barriers and enhance people’s lives by integrating finance and technology and bringing fintech to the masses. During this episode, MyTM Co-founder, Usman discussed the difficulties and opportunities associated with making finance more accessible to everyone. He emphas...
Transforming Financial Services with Real-Time Regulatory Risk Management with Chris Puype | S2 EP11
January 30, 2023 10:50 - 44 minutes - 41 MBMangtas Nation sits with a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in the FinTech industry, Chris Puype as he shares his insights on using Tech to help Financials Institutions navigate the ever-changing regulatory and risk management landscape. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, from building, scaling and exiting his first company, Financial Architects, to bringing his new venture, ElysianNxt, to new heights. He also discusses the industry’s shift to cloud-based solutions in the wake of the C...
The Future of Finance: Exploring the World of Fintech with Kiet Tran | S2 EP10
January 16, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBKiet Tran shares his heartening career story and learning experience from his stint as a bartender to working as a financial adviser and now becoming the CEO of his own startup. In this episode, he also tackles the importance of building skillsets, growing in your career, and prioritizing work-life balance. Apart from this, he gave us substantial insights about the future of Fintech as well as tips on building a startup. With more than 17 years of experience, Kiet has become a prominent per...
Tech's Undeniable Role in the Global Economy with Paul McCarthy | S2 E9
August 08, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MB“Pine Trees have these needles that they drop around them, so they stung all the competition beneath that pine tree. It means that when you’re a plant who’s trying to compete with that pine tree, there’s not much chance you’ll be able to grow in its circumference.” The metaphor of the pine tree implies that the new rules of competition have changed not only in the tech space but also in the global economy. It is also undeniable that this difficulty is fueled by the democratically-elected mo...
Metaverse: When Physical Meets Digital with Dr. Mark van Rijmenam | S2 EP8
July 25, 2022 09:34 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBThe rapid growth of tech innovations has brought us immeasurable possibilities when it comes to redefining our realities. This is amplified by the “pause” that the pandemic has brought to the world, leaving people to adopt a more technology-driven economy and virtual way of living. Moreover, our social connections have been compacted to a network of 3D virtual worlds that has substituted our normal days. Works around the Metaverse have been exponentially growing and influencing the lives of...
The Future of Education and Work with David Timis | S2 EP7
July 11, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBThe pandemic has not only caused health concerns but also an unprecedented surge in unemployment. With the fast-growing economies and societies driven by technology, the alarming rate of underemployment and shortage of skills has immensely affected the balance of demands in work and talent. On the other hand, the pandemic has also paved the introduction of a hybrid setup utilizing technology as the main driver of both education and employment systems. In this episode, Mangtas Nation has an...
The Future of Emerging Technologies with Dr. Justin Goldston | S2 EP6
June 27, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MBAs technology is shaping most business landscapes, its progress has escalated the growth and function of how products are produced, managed, and organized. These emerging technologies have earned their own function that appears essential to providing quality and accurate services that are beneficial for each tech entrepreneur. However, the rapid development of technology also creates issues in both environmental and societal sustainability. In this episode, Mangtas Nation had an in-depth di...
The Challenges of Outsourcing in Tech with Silvia Thom | S2 EP5
June 13, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBWith the advancement of technology, entrepreneurs need a tech startup advisor or mentor who can aid their startup's success in a variety of ways — such as technology development and implementation, attracting the right partners and clients, successful business growth, and establishing credibility. In this episode, Mangtas Nation had an in-depth discussion with tech & start-up advisor and former Zalora CTO, Silvia Thom. Silvia shared her experiences in managing tech teams and startups, as w...
Blockchain, Sustainability, and a ZERO Carbon Future with BreeAnne Yek | S2 EP4
May 30, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBWhat is carbon offsetting? What is carbon trading? What are carbon credits? What does carb0n.fi do? Learn about these things as well as how blockchain and sustainability can help us achieve a carbon zero future in this informative episode with BreeAnne Yek! Bree is the co-founder and CEO of Carb0n.fi, a Singapore-based startup using blockchain technology to create better incentives in carbon-trading markets. She launched the company in July 2021 together with her co-founders Florian Bohne...
A Golang Deep Dive with Bill Kennedy | S2 EP3
May 16, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MB“There is no decision that is free. Nothing is free. Every decision you make in life, and in engineering, comes with a cost. ” -- Bill Kennedy Bill Kennedy is one of the most well-known Golang leaders of today. He is the author of the books “Go in Action” and “The Ultimate Go Notebook” and he has written over 100 blog posts and articles about his journey in learning, using, and teaching Go or Golang. In addition, he is also the managing partner of Ardan Labs and a founding member of GoBri...
How UX is Shaping Societies with Paul Boag | S2 EP2
May 05, 2022 08:57 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBIn this honest and fun-filled episode, Paul Boag answers the question: Why UX? With his expertise and engaging personality, Paul is the person that you want to have coffee with if you wish to understand the psychology behind the look and feel of your favorite websites. His career in the field of user experience (UX) design began when UX wasn’t even a word. In college, he took up a degree in Graphic Design and started his design journey with 16 colors, creating 16x16 pixel icons for his fir...
Outsourcing and Tech of the Future with Glenn Huybrecht | S2 EP1
April 28, 2022 09:21 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB"Tech of the future is definitely web3. It's definitely about organizing the internal tech teams in a different way. The platforms that will allow for that, SaaS platforms that will allow for that – I think those are the winners. So, we need to focus on how do you build decentralized HR organization, how do you build decentralized marketing organization using some of the platforms that are underpinning, same for engineering, same for all the other functions." These wise words Learn more wit...
Mangtas Nation Season 2: TECH of the FUTURE
April 27, 2022 10:22 - 45 seconds - 1.07 MB“Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road.” - Stewart Brand It is a universal fact that technology makes our lives easier. And with the rapid changes happening in the world, it is beneficial for us to be in the know on how we can use it as a tool to help us live more comfortably. As Mangtas Nation moves forward to another season, we'll be right beside you as we discuss and learn about the emerging technologies and rising tech indu...
Ways to Improve your B2B Content Marketing with Anfernee Chansamooth | S1 EP11
January 20, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBAfter a 5-hour brain surgery caused by burnout and an unhealthy lifestyle, Anfernee felt the need to reassess his life and career and to look for more meaning in what he does. He spent a couple of years in corporate IT before venturing into the entrepreneurial world, which interestingly, began when he started teaching salsa lessons for a living. Today, he empowers entrepreneurs to deliver their message with clarity and conviction. He is a content strategist, copywriter, podcaster, and Direc...
Ways to Improve Your B2B Content Marketing with Anfernee Chansamooth | S1 EP11
January 20, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBAfter a 5-hour brain surgery caused by burnout and an unhealthy lifestyle, Anfernee felt the need to reassess his life and career and to look for more meaning in what he does. He spent a couple of years in corporate IT before venturing into the entrepreneurial world, which interestingly, began when he started teaching salsa lessons for a living. Today, he empowers entrepreneurs to deliver their message with clarity and conviction. He is a content strategist, copywriter, podcaster, and Direc...
Ways to Improve you B2B Content Marketing with Anfernee Chansamooth | S1 EP11
January 20, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBAfter a 5-hour brain surgery caused by burnout and an unhealthy lifestyle, Anfernee felt the need to reassess his life and career and to look for more meaning in what he does. He spent a couple of years in corporate IT before venturing into the entrepreneurial world, which interestingly, began when he started teaching salsa lessons for a living. Today, he empowers entrepreneurs to deliver their message with clarity and conviction. He is a content strategist, copywriter, podcaster, and Direc...
Moving Forward Amidst Entrepreneurial Challenges with Akis Laopodis | S1 E10
December 23, 2021 09:36 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBEvery entrepreneur has their own way of motivating oneself despite the challenges experienced along the journey. Our guest emphasizes that one of these is seeing the unique value of your service and allowing this to keep motivating you to move forward and improve your gameplay in business. If learning is a constant process and knowledge is gained through it, so as to keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive through the right motivators. Learn more with our guest – Akis Laopodis, as he passiona...
The Building Blocks of Ecommerce Success with Ronnie Teja | S1 EP9
November 25, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBAn entrepreneur’s biggest asset is its mind. However, there are stressors and lineal tasks along the way that could drain an entrepreneur’s mental energy. Being able to focus on the bigger picture and anticipate the next level of your entrepreneurial journey is our guest’s advice on working towards an effective business model. Learn more with our guest – Ronnie Teja, as he passionately talks about his journey to ecommerce success. Ronnie is the CEO and Founder of Branzio Watches. He built ...
Outsourcing in the Fashion industry with Gijs Verheijke | S1 EP 8
November 18, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB“You better find an idea that you care about that you don’t mind working on for a couple of years with very little pay because its going to take a while (probably). And you really have to care about the problem and the customers you’re serving. Otherwise, it’s going to be too hard to keep from going down.” Learn more with our guest – Gijs Verheijke, as he passionately talks about his journey to entrepreneurship and outsourcing services in the Fashion Industry. At the age of 10, Gijs fell i...
Singapore: Where Startups Thrive | EP 7
October 21, 2021 09:04 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MB“As you are building every block of your knowledge in this journey to entrepreneurship, there will be a lot of “tuition fees” that comes in the shape of money that you spent, wrong decisions, and mistakes that you’re doing.” Searching for the right time and right entrepreneur ecosystem is difficult. In this episode, we talk about the journey of an entrepreneur who went through his fair share of mistakes and failure. We bear witness to how his road to entrepreneurship has led him to the what...
Singapore: Where Startups Thrive with Gustavo Liu | S1 EP 7
October 21, 2021 09:04 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MB“As you are building every block of your knowledge in this journey to entrepreneurship, there will be a lot of “tuition fees” that comes in the shape of money that you spent, wrong decisions, and mistakes that you’re doing.” Searching for the right time and right entrepreneur ecosystem is difficult. In this episode, we talk about the journey of an entrepreneur who went through his fair share of mistakes and failure. We bear witness to how his road to entrepreneurship has led him to the what...
Accelerating Startup Growth through Low Code Technology with Andy Zambito | EP 6
October 14, 2021 09:28 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode, we discover that there are 1.7 billion knowledge workers creating demands for over 500 million applications in the world. Interestingly, there are only 25 million global developers. With the rising proliferation and need for digital applications, the supply-demand and software delivery model are currently, fundamentally broken and unsustainable. However, the emergence of continually evolving low code/ no code technology aims to deviate the tool set of democratizing skills se...
Accelerating Startup Growth through Low Code Technology with Andy Zambito | S1 EP 6
October 14, 2021 09:28 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode, we discover that there are 1.7 billion knowledge workers creating demands for over 500 million applications in the world. Interestingly, there are only 25 million global developers. With the rising proliferation and need for digital applications, the supply-demand and software delivery model are currently, fundamentally broken and unsustainable. However, the emergence of continually evolving low code/ no code technology aims to deviate the tool set of democratizing skills se...
The Power of Storytelling in Business with Jarie Bolander | EP 5
October 07, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB“We, as a species exist and all three of us are talking on the phone today, at this moment, right now because our ancestors told the best stories. That’s how we learn, in fact there’s a lot of research that suggest that the best way to learn is through stories. So, it’s only natural that the company or an organization needs to use stories to get the word out about what they do.” Some lines from our most recent guest Jarie Bolander, as he passionately talks about the power that stories uphol...
The Power of Storytelling in Business with Jarie Bolander | S1 EP 5
October 07, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB“We, as a species exist and all three of us are talking on the phone today, at this moment, right now because our ancestors told the best stories. That’s how we learn, in fact there’s a lot of research that suggest that the best way to learn is through stories. So, it’s only natural that the company or an organization needs to use stories to get the word out about what they do.” Some lines from our most recent guest Jarie Bolander, as he passionately talks about the power that stories uphol...
The Rise of Online Marketplaces with Indiana Gregg | EP 4
September 23, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB“This company is about creating a fair environment and equal opportunity, and we should be able to do that no matter where you are. If you’re human, and you have a device you can use, then you should be able to have access to those opportunities.” Some lines from our most recent guest Indiana “Indy” Gregg, as she passionately talks about the rise of online marketplaces. Indy is a singer-songwriter, multi-preneur executive, and creative visionary grounded in tech. She is the Founder/directo...
The Rise of Online Marketplaces with Indiana Gregg | S1 EP 4
September 23, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB“This company is about creating a fair environment and equal opportunity, and we should be able to do that no matter where you are. If you’re human, and you have a device you can use, then you should be able to have access to those opportunities.” Some lines from our most recent guest Indiana “Indy” Gregg, as she passionately talks about the rise of online marketplaces. Indy is a singer-songwriter, multi-preneur executive, and creative visionary grounded in tech. She is the Founder/directo...
Outsourcing in the Construction Industry with Elinor Moshe | S1 EP 3
September 16, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB“One analogy that we can use at the end of time is having really strong foundations. There’s no point having an amazing, beautiful looking building that is going to crack at the next inconvenience. It’s the same in business building, it’s the same with getting the right support services, and the right teams under your roof.” These are the words of our most recent guest Elinor Moshe, as she expounds how digital outsourcing overlaps and has similarities to the construction industry. Elinor i...
Outsourcing in the Construction Industry | EP 3
September 16, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB“One analogy that we can use at the end of time is having really strong foundations. There’s no point having an amazing, beautiful looking building that is going to crack at the next inconvenience. It’s the same in business building, it’s the same with getting the right support services, and the right teams under your roof.” These are the words of our most recent guest Elinor Moshe, as she expounds how digital outsourcing overlaps and has similarities to the construction industry. Elinor i...
Leadership in the Remote Set-up with James Stewart | EP 2
August 19, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB"Great leadership is really about trying to learn as much as you can from as many opportunities and patiently waiting for your opportunity to demonstrate those skills.” These words are from the 20 years of James Stewart’s experience in leading teams. Leadership is challenged with the sudden shift of the work arrangement due to the pandemic. We understand that even leaders need the same amount of motivation that they give to their team members. With this, we come up with a topic to help the...
Leadership in the Remote Set-up with James Stewart | S1 EP 2
August 19, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB"Great leadership is really about trying to learn as much as you can from as many opportunities and patiently waiting for your opportunity to demonstrate those skills.” These words are from the 20 years of James Stewart’s experience in leading teams. Leadership is challenged with the sudden shift of the work arrangement due to the pandemic. We understand that even leaders need the same amount of motivation that they give to their team members. With this, we come up with a topic to help the...
The Mangtas Story with Wouter Delbaere | S1 EP 1
August 12, 2021 02:11 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB“Working with teams that you can build on for your future, this is a place for you to be” In this first episode of Mangtas Nation, we interview our CEO, Co-Founder, as well as, Co-Host of the show, Wouter Delbaere to talk about how Mangtas has grown from an idea to a digital platform for outsourcing to teams. We’ll talk about how Mangtas works for you and how can we help you grow your resources. Connect with Wouter www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/ Connect with Jaclyn www.linkedin.com/...
The Mangtas Story with Wouter Delbaere | EP 1
August 12, 2021 02:11 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB“Working with teams that you can build on for your future, this is a place for you to be” In this first episode of Mangtas Nation, we interview our CEO, Co-Founder, as well as, Co-Host of the show, Wouter Delbaere to talk about how Mangtas has grown from an idea to a digital platform for outsourcing to teams. We’ll talk about how Mangtas works for you and how can we help you grow your resources. Connect with Wouter www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/ Connect with Jaclyn www.linkedin.com/...
Mangtas Nation Trailer
August 05, 2021 02:00 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBLet's talk about outsourcing, business, entrepreneurship, technology, opportunities and more! Catch Mangtas Nation this August!