Episodes

March 2, 2023

Avoiding Burnout as a Tech Company Leader – Lisa Duerre

Are 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...

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Feb. 23, 2023

Growing Your Business by Taking Control of Your Data – Jon Thompson

Are 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...

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Feb. 16, 2023

Using the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to Grow y…

Did 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...

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Feb. 9, 2023

Raising Funds for Tech Startups – Mark Sherman

How 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...

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Feb. 2, 2023

Using NASA Inventions to Launch or Grow your Company – 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...

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Jan. 26, 2023

Managing Cybersecurity and Data Protection Issues – Justin Daniels

Will 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...

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Jan. 19, 2023

Staying Competitive Through Innovation and Automation – Andrew Cohen

Are 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...

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Jan. 12, 2023

Managing Security for Small and Medium-Sized Companies – Scott McCrady

Is 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...

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Jan. 5, 2023

Raising Money Without Giving Up Control of Your Tech Company – Ron Ba…

Would 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...

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Dec. 22, 2022

Encore: AI Apps to Turn Your Website Into a Conversation – Anu Shukla

Would 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...

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Dec. 15, 2022

Solving Big Problems with Big Data – Colette Grail

Are 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...

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Dec. 8, 2022

Launching and Growing Tech Companies – Jay Bartot

Need 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...

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Dec. 1, 2022

Lessons from a Successful Startup CEO – Joyce Durst

Looking 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...

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Nov. 17, 2022

Encore: Focusing on Business Outcomes – Ali Davachi

On 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...

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Nov. 10, 2022

Innovative Technology for Printing on Walls – Paul Baron

Are 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...

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Nov. 3, 2022

Is Your Patent Strategy Ready for 2023? – Steve Sponseller

It’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...

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Oct. 27, 2022

Leading Innovation at IBM – Nick Donofrio

Are 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...

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Oct. 20, 2022

Encore: Surfing Rogue Waves in the 4th Industrial Revolution – Eric P…

Eric 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....

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Oct. 13, 2022

How to Stop Creating Things that Nobody Wants – Eric Weiss

Are 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...

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Oct. 6, 2022

Your Business Needs Artificial Intelligence – Marco Silva

In 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...

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Sept. 29, 2022

Creating Innovative Products by Merging Technologies – Mike Rizkalla

Are 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...

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Sept. 22, 2022

Understanding your Financial Data to Grow your Business – Rami Essaid

Are 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...

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Sept. 15, 2022

The Power of Combining Blockchain with Serverless Infrastructures – T…

Is 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...

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Sept. 8, 2022

Encore - The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business - F…

Are 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....

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