Episodes

Feb. 3, 2022

How to identify inventions worth protecting – Steve Sponseller

In this solo episode, I discuss the importance of evaluating inventions created throughout your organization. Some inventions are not worth protecting. To avoid patenting inventions with minimal value, it’s important to evaluate each invention based...

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Jan. 27, 2022

The state of digital transformation in 2022 – Omar Akhtar

On this episode, Omar Akhtar and I talk about his current work advising companies on digital marketing innovation. He focuses on content strategy, data-driven personalization, customer experience technology, and multi-channel marketing with technology...

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Jan. 20, 2022

How to improve communication in technology companies – Jayant Chaudha…

On this episode, Jayant Chaudhary and I talk about his current work with technology companies. Jayant is an Innovative CTO who works in the areas of ecommerce, marketing, payments, logistics, and team building. He has 30 years of technology and...

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Jan. 13, 2022

Using Scalable AI to understand the meaning of data – Mark Kerzner

On this episode, Mark Kerzner and I talk about his current work in artificial intelligence. Mark is an expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He is a co-founder of Elephant Scale - a training and consulting company for...

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Jan. 6, 2022

Finding top employees for your tech company – Josh Millet

On this episode, I have a great conversation with Josh Millet. Josh the founder and CEO of Criteria, which is a pre-employment assessment company with a simple goal: to help organizations make better hires. Josh founded Criteria in 2006...

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Dec. 16, 2021

Accelerating business growth using customer success technology – Sonc…

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Sonci Perez. Sonci has founded multiple tech companies and is currently working to help companies change their interaction with customers through fast technology that delivers exceptional...

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Dec. 9, 2021

How to perform an invention assessment – Steve Sponseller

In this solo 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...

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Dec. 2, 2021

Robotic systems won’t replace people – Ginny Foster

On this episode, Ginny Foster and I discuss robotics, industrial automation, and safety issues related to robots. Ginny is an Electrical Engineer who helps people scale manufacturing operations with robotics.   She serves as Market Development...

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Nov. 18, 2021

Igniting tech leaders to success without burnout – Lisa Duerre

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...

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Nov. 11, 2021

The 3 key components of innovation – Chris Hood

On this episode, I have a great conversation with Chris Hood. Chris is a Strategist, a thought leader, and an author with 35 years of experience in business development and digital transformation. He currently works at Google as the Head of Business...

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Nov. 4, 2021

Don’t let your inventions slip through the cracks – Steve Sponseller

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

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Oct. 28, 2021

Growing a software company in today’s business environment – Andrew B…

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Andrew Butt.   Andrew has launched and grown several technology companies. He has also served on the Board of Directors for multiple companies.   Andrew it the co-founder and CEO of...

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Oct. 21, 2021

Understanding 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...

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Oct. 14, 2021

Optimizing website content for each individual visitor – Arthur Root

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Arthur Root.   Arthur is the founder of Nostra AI, an Artificial Intelligence marketing company that is utilized by a wide range of companies, from publicly traded companies to small...

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Oct. 7, 2021

AI apps to turn your website into a conversation – Anu Shukla

On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Anu Shukla.   Anu 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...

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Sept. 30, 2021

The intersection of art and technology – Sam Fry and Richard Adams

On this episode, I talk with Sam Fry and Richard Adams.   Sam works at the intersection of innovation, technology, and art. He works for a technology company during the day and speaks to artists about technology at night.   Richard describes...

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Sept. 23, 2021

Finding the right marketing technology for your business – Mike Geller

On today’s podcast episode, I’m talking with Mike Geller, who is the Chief Technology Officer at Tegrita, a marketing technology consulting firm. He is also a co-author of the book “CMO to CRO – The revenue takeover by the next generation...

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Sept. 16, 2021

Scaling your tech company to $1 Billion – Paul Ruppert

Listen in as Paul Ruppert and I talk about how he has scaled tech companies to $1 Billion and lessons he’s learned from helping generate $400 Million in B2B enterprise sales. Paul also shares his experience with improving customer engagement. Paul...

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Sept. 9, 2021

Customer Success Requires a Great Onboarding Process – Jeff Kushmerek

On this episode, Jeff Kushmerek and I talk about software startups and building customer success teams. Jeff has more than 20 years of experience with software startups. He started working as a developer in the 90’s, and has been part of teams at...

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Sept. 2, 2021

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 Architect, he...

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Aug. 26, 2021

Stone Age Code - From Monkey Business to AI – Shane Neeley

In this episode, I have a fun discussion with Shane Neely, who is a former laboratory scientist turned programmer. He has helped to author 11 scientific papers and build a cancer treatment software company. Today, Shane uses machine learning and...

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Aug. 19, 2021

Surfing Rogue Waves in the 4th Industrial Revolution – Eric Pilon-Big…

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...

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June 17, 2021

How Catalysts can Drive Innovation in your Company – Shannon Lucas

Shannon is a Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Catalyst Constellations.  She has over twenty years of experience working with startups, launching her own ventures, and driving innovation in the world’s largest companies. She is a passionate thought...

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June 10, 2021

Evil Robots, Killer Computers, and Other Myths – Steve Shwartz

On this episode of Tech Leader Talk, Steve Shwartz have an interesting discussion about artificial intelligence, robots, and self-driving cars.    Steve is the author of "Evil Robots, Killer Computers, and Other Myths: The Truth About AI and...

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