Episodes

June 6, 2024

Building Space Foundries that Enable the Next Industrial Revolution – Joe Pawelski

Can your company benefit from rapid iteration techniques and simulation to quickly develop successful products? Today I’m talking with Joe Pawelski, who is the Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of CisLunar Industries. Joe and the team at...
May 30, 2024

Revolutionizing Business with AI, Digital Transformation, and Innovation – Michael Lynch

Do you want some insights on growing your business with digital transformation and innovation? That’s what I’m discussing today with Michael Lynch.  Michael is the CEO of Praxie, which is a leader in AI-powered digital transformation...
May 16, 2024

Your Company Can Use NASA Inventions – Daniel Lockney

Did 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...
May 9, 2024

Strategies for Leading Tech Companies – Brian Lillie

Are you looking for business insights from an experienced tech leader with 20 years of C-suite experience? Today I’m talking with Brian Lillie, who is the President of Rackspace Private Cloud.  Brian is a globally recognized leader in the tech...
April 25, 2024

Leveraging AI to Improve Business Innovation and Efficiency – Ajay Malik

Would you like some insights on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve your business innovation and efficiency? That’s one of the topics I’m discussing today with Ajay Malik, who is an Artificial Intelligence expert and the CEO of...
April 18, 2024

Does Your Tech Company Need An Invention Assessment? – Steve Sponseller

On this episode, I talk about the importance of performing an assessment of your systems for identifying and protecting the most valuable inventions created in your organization.  I discuss a 5-step approach to assess your current systems and...
April 11, 2024

Creating and Incubating Tech Startups – Jay Bartot

Need help growing your tech company?  Learn from a serial technology entrepreneur who has created and incubated nearly a dozen startups.  On today’s episode, I am talking with Jay Bartot. Jay is a Technical Partner at Madrona Venture...
April 4, 2024

Accelerating and Innovating Tech Startups – Tzahi (Zack) Weisfeld

Are you looking for ways to accelerate and innovate your tech startup? Then you’re in the right place because that’s what I’m discussing today with Zack Weisfeld, who is the VP and General Manager of Intel Ignite, which is Intel Corporation’s...
March 28, 2024

Accelerating Growth With A People Strategy – Andrew Bartlow

Does your business need a people strategy that can accelerate growth? That’s what I’m discussing today with Andrew Bartlow, who is the CEO of People Leader Accelerator.  Andrew has more than 25 years of HR experience and helps tech leaders...
March 21, 2024

Successfully Implementing a Product Strategy for Tech Companies – Eric Weiss

Would you like some insights on a product strategy for your tech company? 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...
March 14, 2024

Protect Your Inventions from Slipping Through the Cracks – Steve Sponseller

In this episode, I talk about the importance of identifying all inventions created throughout your company.  Identifying every invention created by your team is more complicated than simply asking, “What have you invented lately?” Invention...
Feb. 29, 2024

Navigating Revenue-Based Financing Strategies – Melissa Widner

Are 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...
Feb. 29, 2024

Navigating Revenue-Based Financing Strategies – Melissa Widner

Are 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...
Feb. 22, 2024

Accelerating Data Analytics for Improved Insights – Tim Tutt

Do you want to simplify your data analysis activities?  That’s what I’m talking about today with my guest, Tim Tutt.  Tim is CEO of Nightshift Development, which helps organizations make sense of their data. Tim and I discuss some of...
Feb. 15, 2024

Innovative Engineering Processes and Team Structures – Steve Massey

Are you looking for a successful approach to implementing engineering processes and building a culture of innovation?  That’s what my guest, Steve Massey, is discussing on this episode. Steve is the CEO and Co-Founder of Prewitt Ridge, which...
Feb. 8, 2024

A Tribute to Dan Miller – Steve Sponseller

This is a special episode of the podcast – I’m celebrating the 3rd birthday of Tech Leader Talk. I’m also sharing my thoughts about a great mentor and friend, Dan Miller, who passed away recently. So, this episode is bittersweet: ...
Feb. 1, 2024

Critical Patent Filing Deadlines – Steve Sponseller

In this solo episode, I talk about patent filing deadlines that are important to tech companies and inventors. There are three important activities that automatically trigger a 12-month deadline in the United States for filing a patent application to...
Jan. 25, 2024

This Serial Entrepreneur is Changing Employee Benefits – Rob Whalen

On 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...
Jan. 18, 2024

Leadership Insights from Silicon Valley to the Fortune 500 – Atif Rafiq

What happens when a successful Silicon Valley executive leaves the tech startup world and joins a Fortune 500 company?  Listen to this episode to find out what happened when Atif Rafiq made that move – and learn what he discovered by working in...
Jan. 11, 2024

The Future of AI for Innovation and Productivity – Kevin Surace

Would you like to learn how to leverage Artificial Intelligence tools for disruptive innovation?  That’s what I’m discussing today with Kevin Surace. Kevin is the CTO of Appvance.ai, which is a leader in Generative AI for software quality. On...
Jan. 4, 2024

Creating Your 2024 Patent Strategy – Steve Sponseller

Do you have a patent strategy for 2024 that protects your team’s valuable inventions that provide a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase company valuation? On today’s episode, I’m going to share 7 activities to help you create...
Dec. 21, 2023

IT Leadership and Cybersecurity Strategies – James Fair

Are you keeping up with the constantly changing cybersecurity landscape? On this episode, I’m talking with James Fair who has more than 35 years of experience in IT (information technology) and leadership.  Today, he combines his love of IT and...
Dec. 14, 2023

Cloud Adoption Strategies and Challenges – Alina Timofeeva

Alina is an award-winning professional working with Financial Services organizations in the areas of cloud-based systems, data, and digital technologies.  She was recently recognized in the “Who’s Who in Cloud?” report as an influencer and...
Dec. 7, 2023

Leveraging the Power of Visual Communication – Todd Cherches

Are you ready to unlock the power of visual communication in your life and your business? Today, I have a great conversation with Todd Cherches, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Big Blue Gumball, which is an innovative leadership development and...