Tech Leader Talk
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe Tech Leader Talk podcast brings together successful technology company leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts from around the technology industry to share successes, challenges, and examples of what’s working now to build strong tech companies.
Tune in each week as Steve Sponseller interviews a new leader in the tech world.
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Protecting your Most Valuable Space Tech Inventions – Steve Sponseller
June 01, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBAre you protecting your company’s critical inventions that create a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase valuation? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today’s interview is going to be different. ...
Tips for Funding Your Space Tech Company – Maureen Haverty
May 25, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBDoes your space tech startup need help navigating today’s funding landscape? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today I am talking with Maureen Haverty, who is the Investment Vice President of Seraphim Space. Ser...
Strengthening your Tech Team with Design Reviews and Mentoring – Shawn Buckley
May 18, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAre you using design reviews and testing to build a strong tech team? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today I am talking with Shawn Buckley. Shawn is a Senior Director of Engineering at Sierra Space where he and h...
Building Space Foundries to Enable the Next Industrial Revolution – Joe Pawelski
May 11, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBCan your company benefit from rapid iteration techniques and simulation to quickly develop successful products? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today I’m talking with Joe Pawelski, who is the Chief Technical Office...
Test Strategies that Create Robust Space Systems – Hunter Williams
May 04, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWould you like to discover test strategies used by experienced space tech development teams to create cutting edge systems? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today I am talking with Hunter Williams. He is a speciali...
Launching Your Business or Career Into the Space Industry – Laura Forczyk
April 27, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBAre you ready to expand your business or career into the space industry? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Laura Forczyk. She’s the Founder and Executive Director of Astraly...
Launch or Grow Your Company with NASA’s Patented Inventions – Daniel Lockney
April 20, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBDid you know that NASA has patented inventions ready for you to license and commercialize? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Dan Lockney. I’m excited about this epi...
Innovation Techniques to Develop and Deploy Cutting Edge Systems in Space – Sebastian Asprella
April 13, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWould you like to discover innovation tips from a tech leader who is developing and deploying cutting edge platforms in space? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Sebastian Asp...
How Space Tech Innovation is Impacting our Daily Lives – Shelli Brunswick
April 06, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBDo you want to learn about how Space Technology is changing life on earth? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where space tech leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today I have a fantastic discussion with Shelli Brunswick to launch the Space Tech Innovation event. Shelli is the...
How To Recession-Proof Your Business – Mahesh Thakur
March 30, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBAre you worried about the current economic situation? On today’s episode, I am talking with Mahesh Thakur who will share his tips and experiences with previous economic downturns. Mahesh is a CEO coach and an entrepreneur. He helps CEOs and business owners re-prioritize their activities and position their company for success. Previously, Mahesh has worked at Fortune 50 companies including Microsoft, Amazon, Intuit, and GoDaddy. He is currently an advisor to various technology startu...
How to Build a Long-Distance Team – Kevin Eikenberry
March 23, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBAre you struggling to build a team and define a culture in your organization – in today’s remote work environment? That’s what my friend Kevin Eikenberry is discussing in this episode. Kevin is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He is recognized as one of the World’s Top 30 Leadership Professionals. Today Kevin shares his 30 years of experience and insights about building remote teams that work for all team members. He also talks about his latest book The Long-...
Accelerate Time-To-Market and Reduce Costs with UX Design – Matt Genovese
March 16, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBWould you like to learn how to create a User Experience (UX) that accelerates time-to-market and reduces cost? That’s exactly what I’m discussing today with Matt Genovese. Matt is the founder and CEO of Planorama, which is a User Experience design firm that focuses on making complex and technical software – simple and intuitive to use. Matt and the team at Planorama follow the mantra, “Time to market, accelerated by design.” During our discussion, Matt shares information about how he...
Using Artificial Intelligence Tools for Business, Innovation and Brainstorming – Mike Todasco
March 09, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBInnovation is critical for tech companies to maintain their competitive edge. My guest today is Mike Todasco. He’s sharing his expertise with innovation and artificial intelligence (AI). Mike is highly qualified to talk about these topics individually and he will discuss how AI can help with innovation and creativity. Mike was formerly the Head of Innovation at PayPal and he’s named as an inventor on over 100 patents. He left his work at PayPal to focus on Generative Artificial Inte...
Avoiding Burnout as a Tech Company Leader – Lisa Duerre
March 02, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAre you concerned about reducing stress and avoiding burnout? On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Lisa Duerre. Lisa is a former Silicon Valley executive on a mission: She ignites leaders in the tech world to get fantastic results, build high-performing teams, and be present for the moments that matter without burning out. Lisa has worked in various roles, such as a CEO, Executive Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Leadership Advisor, Podcast Host, and Author. She has help...
Growing Your Business by Taking Control of Your Data – Jon Thompson
February 23, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBAre you effectively leveraging your company’s data? On this episode, I have an interesting conversation with Jon Thompson. Jon is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Blue Margin, which is a data analytics company that organizes data into dashboards. Jon discusses how these dashboards can help companies quickly and easily understand complex data. Jon and his team have helped over 200 companies improve their business outcomes through the use of performance dashboards that drive ...
Using the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to Grow your Business – Tracy Gregorio
February 16, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBDid you know that the SBIR program can help your small business grow by solving particular problems defined by public sector organizations? On this episode, I am talking with Tracy Gregorio. Tracy is the CEO of G2 Ops, which is an IT engineering and cybersecurity company serving the US Navy, the government, and commercial enterprises. She has a wide range of experience with both the military and the private sector. Tracy shares how her variety of experience helps her as a company leade...
Raising Funds for Tech Startups – Mark Sherman
February 09, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBHow can your tech startup attract investors in today’s uncertain environment? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Mark Sherman. Mark is a Managing Partner of Telstra Ventures, which is a venture capital firm in San Francisco, CA with a strong track record. As we talk about on this episode, Telstra Ventures uses data science and quantitative analysis when analyzing investment opportunities. Mark talks about what he and his partners look for in a technology startup. One t...
Using NASA Inventions to Launch or Grow your Company – Daniel Lockney
February 02, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBDid you know that NASA has patented inventions ready for you to license and commercialize? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Dan Lockney. I’m excited about this episode because Dan and I talk about a fantastic program from NASA for technology companies. Dan is the Technology Transfer Program Executive at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. He is responsible for managing NASA’s intellectual property and the transfer of NASA technology to promote the commercialization a...
Managing Cybersecurity and Data Protection Issues – Justin Daniels
January 26, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWill additional regulations be a good thing for security? On this episode of the podcast, I have a great discussion with Justin Daniels. Justin is an attorney and shareholder at the law firm of Baker Donelson where he practices as a transactional lawyer, which includes Merger & Acquisition work. Justin specifically advises his clients on identifying and managing cybersecurity risk related to various types of transactions. He also leads incident response teams for ransomware and wire f...
Staying Competitive Through Innovation and Automation – Andrew Cohen
January 19, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAre you effectively leveraging your innovation and automation to improve efficiency? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Andrew Cohen. Andrew is the Managing Director of Netsurit and the Managing Partner of EVOKE. These companies partner with clients to build modern workplace solutions that address organizational and technological challenges. During our discussion, Andrew explains how he and his team help companies stay competitive through innovation and automation. He ...
Managing Security for Small and Medium-Sized Companies – Scott McCrady
January 12, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIs your company protected against cyber attacks? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Scott McCrady. Scott is the CEO of SolCyber, which provides Managed Security Services. Scott has 25 years of experience working in the areas of networking, telecommunications, and information security. He has experience with large corporations (like IBM and EDS) and several technology startups. During our discussion, Scott shares tips and experiences to help tech companies successfully...
Raising Money Without Giving Up Control of Your Tech Company – Ron Bauer
January 05, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWould you like a roadmap that helps your tech startup grow while you maintain control of the company? On this episode, I have a great discussion with Ron Bauer who helps companies launch and raise funds without giving up control of the company. Ron is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in technology, life sciences, education technology, and natural resources. He has created a number of ventures with leading entrepreneurs and scientists. He is th...
Encore: AI Apps to Turn Your Website Into a Conversation – Anu Shukla
December 22, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBWould you like to automate your marketing activities? On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Anu Shukla, who is a serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of high-tech industry experience. She is an active angel investor personally supporting and investing in women and minority led enterprises. Anu has founded and exited several software companies: ranging from a Fintech loyalty currency company to Adtech and marketing automation companies. She has successfully exited t...
Solving Big Problems with Big Data – Colette Grail
December 15, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAre you leveraging the data in your business to solve important problems? Today I am talking with Colette Grail, who is a former Navy pilot and describes herself as a “data and emerging technology geek.” She is obsessed with ensuring that individuals, leaders, communities, and countries understand data. During her 30 year career as a U.S. Naval Officer, Colette provided important insights for strategic and tactical decisions. Based on that experience, she wrote a book on making decisio...
Launching and Growing Tech Companies – Jay Bartot
December 08, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 38.2 MBNeed help growing your tech company? Learn from a serial technology entrepreneur who created and incubated nearly a dozen startups. On today’s episode, I am talking with Jay Bartot. Jay is the CEO of Zeitworks, which is an artificial intelligence-powered business process intelligence platform. The Zeitworks systems provide enterprises with data-driven insights and tools to improve and transform their business process operations. Jay is a serial technology entrepreneur and innovator...
Lessons from a Successful Startup CEO – Joyce Durst
December 01, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 36.4 MBLooking for tips from an experienced tech startup leader? On today’s episode, I am talking with Joyce Durst. Joyce is the CEO and co-Founder of Growth Acceleration Partners (referred to as “GAP”). GAP is a strategic technology solutions partner and a leader in digital transformation consulting. When Joyce was a kid, she refused to accept the belief that “girls don’t do math” and kids from her small hometown don’t pursue college degrees. Joyce overcame both of those mindsets and earne...
Encore: Focusing on Business Outcomes – Ali Davachi
November 17, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 16.6 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking Ali Davachi, who is a serial entrepreneur with 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 organizations in healthcare, consumer products, and financial services. He helps businesses develop innovative solutions that save money and support new business opportunities. Ali is a Digital Transformation expert and shows companies how to stay focused on business outcomes. During our discussion, he shares his story of going from medical school to the world o...
Innovative Technology for Printing on Walls – Paul Baron
November 10, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 35.3 MBAre you following your passion? On today’s episode, I have a fun conversation with Paul Baron where Paul talks about the importance of following your passion. Paul is the CEO of The Wall Printer, which produces printers that can print vertically. He started his career as a high school teacher, then became an entrepreneur who has started several businesses. In addition to running The Wall Printer, Paul serves as a mentor at the Univ. of North Carolina – Wilmington and at their Center f...
Is Your Patent Strategy Ready for 2023? – Steve Sponseller
November 03, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MBIt’s hard to believe that there’s less than two months left in 2022. That means 2023 is just around the corner. Since the new year is approaching fast, on this episode I talk about three things you can do now to be sure your Patent Strategy is off to a good start in 2023. The three things I recommend are: Check for patent filing deadlines. Educate your team regarding how to identify inventions AND encourage them to submit their ideas. Create a group of people to evaluate the invent...
Leading Innovation at IBM – Nick Donofrio
October 27, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 36 MBAre you moving fast enough? On today’s episode, I have a wonderful discussion with Nick Donofrio, who has spent most of his life as a technology leader. Although Nick had countless accomplishments, he wonders if he was moving fast enough. Nick worked in various roles at IBM for 44 years. During that time, he redefined innovation at IBM and initiated worldwide collaboration for the company. Nick was the first Executive Vice President of Innovation and Technology at IBM. And, he was n...
Encore: Surfing Rogue Waves in the 4th Industrial Revolution – Eric Pilon-Bignell
October 20, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 20.1 MBEric is a best selling author, speaker, and pragmatic futurist. Eric is focused on addressing disruption by increasing the creative capacity of individuals, teams, and organizations to ignite change, innovation, and foster continuous growth. Eric has an undergraduate degree in engineering, an MBA in Information Systems, and a Ph.D. in Global Leadership. His doctoral work primarily explored complexity sciences centered on executive cognition and their use of intuitive improvisation, ...
How to Stop Creating Things that Nobody Wants – Eric Weiss
October 13, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 36.6 MBAre you practicing user-centered design? On this episode, I talk with Eric Weiss, who is an Executive Coach to fast-growing tech companies. He is also the Host of the Chaos to Clarity podcast. For the past 15 years, Eric has helped companies build amazing products, engage their customers, find the right product-market fit, raise capital, and scale their businesses quickly. Eric has been obsessed with technology since he was a child, which led him to the work he’s doing today with tec...
Your Business Needs Artificial Intelligence – Marco Silva
October 06, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, Marco Silva and I have a great discussion about artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. Marco lives in Portugal and is a Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft with many years of experience. As a Cloud Solution Architect, he challenges customers with new ideas and new ways to use cloud technologies. Marco has experience in Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Graphics. He is part of the AI Ambassador team at Microsoft, which means he emp...
Creating Innovative Products by Merging Technologies – Mike Rizkalla
September 29, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 33.9 MBAre you looking for a new approach to create unique products? On this podcast episode, I have a great discussion with Mike Rizkalla, the CEO and co-founder of Snorble. Snorble makes an interactive companion for children that helps promote the development of healthy habits. Mike is a visionary entrepreneur with a deep understanding of robotics, innovation, and user experiences. He enjoys merging different technologies together in a unique way. Mike also loves innovation and expe...
Understanding your Financial Data to Grow your Business – Rami Essaid
September 22, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 34.1 MBAre you struggling to understand your company’s financial data? On today’s podcast episode, I talk with Rami Essaid about his experience founding and growing several tech companies. Rami is the CEO and co-founder of Finmark, which provides financial planning software for fast-growing companies. He has also founded two other startups, both of which were acquired. Rami is passionate about disrupting industries with technological innovations – from bot detection and mitigation to Excel-b...
The Power of Combining Blockchain with Serverless Infrastructures – Tim Wagner
September 15, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 34.1 MBIs your company leveraging the latest data sharing and data storage technologies? On today’s episode, I am talking with Tim Wagner. Tim is the CEO of Vendia, which provides a platform that combines next generation blockchain with a serverless infrastructure. Tim is passionate about growing teams within organizations and innovating problems related to data sharing. He also has technical knowledge in programming languages, modern databases, and algorithm design. On today’s episode, Tim...
Encore - The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business - Farnoosh Brock
September 08, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MBAre you frustrated with the typical selling process? On this episode, Farnoosh Brock shares her story about developing a serving mindset. Instead of traditional selling, she teaches how to build relationships that result in repeat clients. Farnoosh worked for 12 years as an electrical engineer at a Fortune 100 company and is now an entrepreneur teaching business leaders how to adopt a serving mindset. Farnoosh is the author of the book, “The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow your...
Encore - Understanding the Role of Artificial Intelligence In Your Business – Vaclav Vincalek
September 01, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 21.2 MBOn this episode, I have a fun discussion with Vaclav Vincalek. Vaclav is a technology entrepreneur, CTO, and technology advisor for startups and enterprises. Vaclav helps companies strategize, innovate, and grow. His current focus is determining how to best deploy machine learning to support business objectives. He is also exploring how visionary, forward-thinking companies can use quantum computing. Vaclav frequently speaks at technology industry conferences and contributes com...
4 Keys to Leadership Success – Tom Kereszti
August 25, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 34 MBDo you want to become a better leader? On this episode, I am talking with Tom Kereszti, who shares his leadership experiences. Tom is a former Fortune 500 CEO, an author, a coach, and a leadership mentor. His leadership techniques come from a lifetime of international business experience. Tom’s book is titled: C-Suite and Beyond – The 4 Keys to Leadership Success. During our discussion, Tom mentions the motivation behind his book and explains the most important leadership principles...
Funding Strategies for Tech Companies – Melissa Widner
August 18, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.9 MBAre you confused about funding options for your tech company? On this episode of Tech Leader Talk, I am talking with Melissa Widner. She is the CEO of Lighter Capital, which is a leader in revenue-based financing. Melissa has experience as a founder with multiple exits, an angel investor, and a VC investor. This gives her an interesting perspective on how to fund startups. On this episode, Melissa and I discuss different types of funding options for tech startups – and the advantages...
Encore - Remarkable Leadership In A Remote World – Kevin Eikenberry
August 11, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 17 MBDo you want to be a Remarkable Leader? That’s what Kevin Eikenberry is discussing on this episode of the podcast. Kevin is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group and the Co-Founder of the Remote Leadership Institute. He has spent 30 years helping organizations and leaders from over 40 countries become more effective. Inc.com has twice named him as one of the top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World. Kevin has written several books on leadership, inclu...
How to Migrate Business Activities to the Cloud – Ankur Gupta
August 04, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBAre you considering migrating your business activities to the cloud? This podcast episode can help. On this episode, I have a valuable discussion with Ankur Gupta. Ankur is the CEO of Bitwise, which provides technology consulting and data management solutions. Ankur and his team are working to modernize data warehousing and business intelligence in the cloud. Ankur and I discuss current problems companies face trying to modernize their data warehouse and business intelligence systems...
The War between Art & Science in B2B Marketing – Camela Thompson
July 28, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 30.3 MBOn this episode, I talk with Camela Thompson, who is the VP of Marketing at CaliberMind, which provides a B2B platform for revenue insights. She is also a thought leader, an entrepreneur, a podcaster, and an author. Camela and I discuss B2B marketing. In particular, Camela explains “The War Between Art & Science” – which includes issues related to digital marketing in today’s world. We also talk about the ability to track and analyze results in different types of marketing. “We now h...
How to Optimize Business Operations Using AI – Prabhjot Singh
July 21, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 32.6 MBOn today’s episode, I talk with Prabhjot Singh about his experience as a serial entrepreneur and his strong background in business and technology. In his current role at Pyze, he develops solutions for businesses to increase productivity using a low code, AI-powered process intelligence platform. He is passionate about operational excellence and process improvement. During our interview, Prabhjot provides tips on how businesses can improve business operations using AI-driven process int...
Building Solutions, not just Technology – Sagi Brody
July 14, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 33.9 MBOn today’s episode, I am talking with Sagi Brody about cloud-based technology. Sagi is an expert in digital evolution, data recovery, and compliance. He is the CTO at Opti9, which is a hybrid cloud solution provider. We discuss the importance of building solutions, not just technology. We also talk about how Sagi and the team at Opti9 use innovation to build valuable solutions. As a patent attorney, I work with inventors every day, so I really enjoyed talking with Sagi about his appr...
Using Data Analysis to Better Represent Reality – Taylor Murphy
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 35.8 MBOn this episode, Taylor Murphy and I talk about analyzing data and his expertise in data engineering. During his career, Taylor has been leading and building data-informed teams. He describes himself as a scientist, engineer, and data geek who loves pulling data from everywhere to discover meaningful insights hidden in the numbers. Taylor explains the different types of data analysis and the questions you need to consider before starting any data analysis project. If you don’t answer t...
Encore - Artificial Intelligence: A Marketing Game-Changer – Roy Nallapeta
June 30, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 14.2 MBRoy Nallapeta is a Co-founder and CEO at Glance Inc. Roy is an engineer, turned into a marketer, who loves creativity and creating copy for marketing. Glance Inc. has created a no-code Artificial Intelligence marketing SaaS product (Software as a Service). This product helps marketers increase their return on investment, decrease acquisition costs, and improve productivity. He previously founded AdNuance, a digital marketing company, and bootstrapped the business for eight years. Be...
Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur – Rob Whalen
June 23, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking with Rob Whalen about his experience at several technology companies including the company he co-founded, PTO Exchange. As a serial entrepreneur, Rob discusses when he believes it’s time to “switch” to a new opportunity. He also talks about how his degree in accounting gives him an edge as an entrepreneur. I love hearing stories about how new business ideas come about. When working with inventors, I always want to hear about how the inventors came up wit...
Protecting your Business from API Security Threats – Rob Dickinson
June 16, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOn today’s episode, I’m talking with Rob Dickinson about APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Think of APIs as software tools that allow two applications to talk to each other. Rob has lots of experience working with APIs at several large technology companies. Even if you don’t work with APIs, Rob will be discussing security issues that companies need to be aware of related to APIs. Rob will also share the story behind the idea for Resurface Labs, which he co-founded. There are ...
Growing Multiple Tech Companies Using Different Approaches – Girish Redekar
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOn today’s episode, I talk with Girish Redekar about his experience launching two tech companies. Girish is an entrepreneur and he is passionate about programming. One of the companies he founded, Recruiter Box, grew to 2500 customers, and had a successful exit. He then founded his current company, Sprinto. Girish has an interesting perspective. He bootstrapped his first company and grew it to an eight figure exit. But he’s taking a different approach with his current company. Launchi...