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TechxDesign

43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago -

rvatech/ CEO Nick Serfass and Shockoe CEO Alex Otanez bring you interviews and thoughts about the beautiful, the elegant, and the sublime in technology. This is a show about tech products and the stories behind their design.

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Justin Bajan from Familiar Creatures

March 04, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

What makes good creative? Justin Bajan from Familiar Creatures joins the podcast to share his insights on the world of advertising, the role technology and AI play in the space, and how brands can stand out in a crowded field.

Super Bowl

February 26, 2024 13:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

The team breaks down the Super Bowl from brand authenticity and the good and bad of ads to the takeaways for businesses here in RVA. Listen now to learn more about tech's growing role in sports for fans and athletes.

Architecture's Digital Evolution

February 06, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

Nick and Alex dive into the digital transformation in architecture and its impact on the buildings of the future. How has technology already redefined the industry and what's next for AI as an architecture tool?

AI and the Future Workforce

January 30, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

AI is ready to shake up the way we work, but will it be for the better? The team looks at AI's current and future impact on the workforce and how the Richmond community is poised to benefit.

End Of The Year

January 03, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MB

Nick and Alex take a look back at the biggest stories from 2023 and look ahead to the trends and technologies that will shape 2025 and the future tech scene in Richmond.

Biggest Trends of 2023

December 20, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MB

What were the biggest trends of 2023 and what will be their impact in Richmond? From AI and the metaverse to immersive experiences the team takes a look back on what shaped the year.

Impact of AI

December 13, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

The team looks ahead at the impact of AI, breaking down the latest advancements in the industry, the evolution of AGI, and what the latest innovations mean for our work and lives.  

The Future of AI

November 22, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

What does the future of AI hold? This week we discuss what an AI-powered future looks like and how companies are preparing.

Dustin Dunbar

November 16, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MB

Dustin Dunbar with the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation joins the podcast to give his insights on the startup scene across Virginia and the trends driving innovation in Richmond.

Norm Crandall of Paymerang

November 08, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MB

Norm Crandall, Senior Director of Technology for Paymerang joins the episode to discuss the future of finance and payments, the tech talent pipeline in Virginia, and how innovations like AI are reshaping the industry.

AI and Immersive Experiences in RVA

October 25, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

How can new technologies like AI and immersive experiences highlight what sets Richmond apart? This week's episode looks at the opportunities that exist, and how they can promote RVA.

Founderway

October 19, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

On this week's episode, Founderway's founder Cody Jung joins us for a conversation on the startup environment, and the role AI can play in supporting new businesses. 

NIRSense

October 05, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

NIRSense CEO Casey Boutwell joins this episode to discuss the future of medical devices and the role technology plays in increasing accessibility. 

Conference Pros and Cons Pt. 2

September 26, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

In part two of our conversation on the Richmond tech environment and it's national reach the team discusses the latest Gala finalist announcement, and what the changing environment means for standing out and being brave.

Conference Pros and Cons

September 20, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

In part one we look at the pros and cons of conferences and how to make a splash on the national stage. Alex and Nick share what's on their conference horizon and we tee up part two with a look at where Richmond's tech brand can go in the future.

Web3, NFTs, and MINTangible

September 11, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

The team discusses Richmond startup MINTangible and what's ahead for blockchain and web3 in the future. How can web3 and NFTs evolve in an AI-powered universe nationally and here in Richmond? 

The Music Industry and AI

August 30, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

On this week's episode, we sit down with Tapped.ai CEO and co-founder Johannes Naylor to discuss the future of the music industry and AI's role in shaking it up.

EDA Tech Hub

August 23, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

Is Richmond the country's future AI and machine learning innovation hub? This week's episode dives into the EDA Tech Hub opportunity, the existing AI scene in Richmond, and the potential for the future.

Tech Scene in Richmond

August 03, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this week's TechxDesign Nick, Alex, and Lauren begin a broader conversation on the tech scene in Richmond, what it means to be a tech town, and the changing face of digital innovation.

Finance and AI

July 06, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

How will AI improve the finance industry, for banks and for consumers? In this week's episode, we look at the ways AI is already used in banking and the ways it can be used to streamline operations and improve the customer experience in the future.

HIO

June 28, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

What does the future of home technology look like? In this week's TechXDesign episode, Alex and Nick discuss the latest on smart home technology and the role generative AI plays in this space, and more.

ProductFest

June 19, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

Nick and Alex break down the biggest news from ProductFest and how innovations like generative AI are shaking up the tech scene in Richmond, and across the country.

Brandefy

June 01, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MB

How does a Richmond beauty brand leverage tech to build a loyal user base? Nick and Alex dive into Brandefy, a Richmond-based beauty company changing the way consumers find and buy skincare products, all through a mobile lense. Learn more about what sets them apart, and the potential for other industries to learn from their success. 

Babylon Micro-Farms

May 03, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MB

Nick and Alex take a deep dive into the Richmond tech scene, kicking things off with Babylon Micro-Farms, a nationally recognized company started here in RVA. What can other companies learn from their use of tech, including AI? And does Babylon pave the way for the farming of the future?

Richmond's Tech Brand

April 18, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MB

Nick and Alex dig in on what makes a city a Tech Town and what separates Richmond from the rest. The debate heats up on the city's creative culture, the opportunities ahead for businesses to stand out in this economy, and what we can learn from the Richmond brewery scene. 

Sports Tech

April 05, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MB

Nick and Alex talk all things sports tech in the latest episode of TechxDesign. From the basketball court to the golf green we break down the future of wearables for athletes, the latest in fan experiences, and what's next in mobile.

Tech Town

March 29, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MB

In a podcast of infinite universes and possibilities, Nick and Alex dive in on the business landscape of Richmond. How can the city set itself apart from others around the county? This week’s episode highlights the opportunities ahead to transform Richmond into the Tech Town it can be. 

SXSW

March 23, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

This week Alex and Nick talk all things SXSW. How does Richmond differ from Austin and other tech hubs? What's the difference between attracting versus growing your tech talent community and which is right? From the need for experience buses at SXSW to helping RVA stand out in the tech field we break it down. 

Season 2 Kickoff

March 15, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

The week in tech and how we're using it to design our lives in Richmond. Is ChatGPT the next Meerkat? Alex gifts the rvatech/ Edge Conference NFT to the Mayor of Miami. Black Mirror's "The Entire History of You" foretells the future of AR/VR. And Alex wants to create an XperienceRVA food truck for SXSW.

Designing for Museums

November 30, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MB

We welcome Virginia Museum of Fine Arts CEO Alex Nyerges for a verbal exhibit on how he and his team evaluate art exhibits, think about space, and use technology to enhance the museum experience. The VMFA is one of the nation’s top 10 comprehensive art museums with exciting and far-reaching strategic initiatives that have transformed the institution, making it more accessible, diverse, and inclusive.

Designing for a Cyber Startup

November 16, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

Today's episode goes mach speed into the world of cybersecurity startups - MACH37 that is. A premier accelerator for cyber startups. Mike McCoy is MACH37's Director of Operations & Product Engineering and talks to us about what it takes to be a great cybersecurity company founder.

Designing for the Metaverse

November 02, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

We welcome will.i.am's former CTO, Lee Kebler of Journey, to the show to talk about what the metaverse really is, virtual world building, parlaying a gaming hobby into a metaverse career, and his most recent project - Walmart Land in Roblox.

Designing for Streaming

September 28, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

Nick & Alex welcome RVA newcomer Patrick Moran to the pod to chat about designing for streaming in relation to his company Applause, an online event platform that aims to enhance and increase engagement between music artists and their fans.

Designing for Transit

September 14, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MB

Mark Badger of CapTech joins the show to discuss how digital products are designed for transit. We chat websites, apps, overall UI/UX, and how transit authorities are evolving beyond just schedules and way finding.

Designing for Contact Centers

September 01, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

Zak Brown, PhD, a Speech and Language Processing Lead at Balto, comes to us to talk about designing for contact centers. Balto Real Time offers a unique contact center coaching and monitoring product that allows managers and sales professionals to guide conversations with customers and potential customers as they happen. Come learn how it works!

Designing for Sleep

March 10, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

Sleep is the greatest (biological) technology ever invented. On this episode we speak with Dave Weiss about how Hatch is amplifying the impact of sleep by creating products that align behavior, environment, and stimulus to help people get the most out of their shut-eye.

Designing for Strategy

January 25, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

On this episode we chat with Mason Brown, Director of Strategy at Shockoe, on what strategy even means, the importance of it, how it shifts and changes, and how to design for it.

Designing for Finance

January 19, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

EVP and Head of Enterprise Digital Banking at Truist, Dan Massey, joins the show to cover the massive range of considerations one needs to manage when designing digital products for the finance industry. Whether it's the breadth and complexity of available financial instruments, the variability and diversity of the user, or the differentiation provided by the overall institution, finance ain't easy, but Dan and his team are working to make it more seamless and comfortable.

Eric Hanson, Sr. Director of Digital Product Design at the PGA

January 12, 2022 13:15 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MB

Don't bogey this episode - it's not about golf, it's about data. We talk with Eric Hanson, Sr. Director of Digital Product Design at the PGA about all things TourCast, the PGA's comprehensive content tracking product that amalgamates output from the most data driven sport in the world - professional golf. 

Designing for Golf

January 12, 2022 12:15 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MB

Don't bogey this episode - it's not about golf, it's about data. We talk with Eric Hanson, Sr. Director of Digital Product Design at the PGA about all things TourCast, the PGA's comprehensive content tracking product that amalgamates output from the most data driven sport in the world - professional golf. 

Kristen Cavallo, CEO of The Martin Agency

December 22, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Kristen Cavallo, CEO of The Martin Agency, joins to talk about designing for ads, designing a leadership team, and designing for sustainability. The Martin Agency is based out of RVA and was recently recognized as Adweek's 2021 Agency of the Year in a repeat performance from 2020.

Designing for Ads

December 22, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Kristen Cavallo, CEO of The Martin Agency, joins to talk about designing for ads, designing a leadership team, and designing for sustainability. The Martin Agency is based out of RVA and was recently recognized as Adweek's 2021 Agency of the Year in a repeat performance from 2020.

Intro to Tech By Design Podcast

November 05, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MB

rvatech/ CEO Nick Serfass and Shockoe CEO Alex Otanez bring you interviews and thoughts about the beautiful, the elegant, and the sublime in technology. This is a show about tech products and the stories behind their design