أفضل بودكاسات Cto Confessions (2024)

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Episode 161: A Fintech CTO's Playbook for Driving Sustainable Innovation with Skyler Nesheim 56:36

18d ago56:36

56:36

In this episode, TC, our CTO Confessions host, and Skyler Nesheim, the CTO of Dwolla, discuss the strategies and mindsets that have propelled his career in the competitive and dynamic world of FinTech. A hidden world that we all use without knowing it.Key takeaways from the podcast are: Develop a framework to prioritize core, unique technology that…

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Episode 160: Confessions of a Tech Maverick with Jeremy Hodges 45:42

1M ago45:42

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In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Hodges, the CTO of Live Oak Bank, a digital-only small business bank. Jeremy shares his passion for customer-centric technology, his approach to balancing innovation and compliance, and the importance of addressing organizational weaknesses. Hear how Jeremy cascades his audacious vision throughout the compan…

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Episode 159: Cracking the Code of Tech Leadership with Farzona Pulatova 46:04

2M ago46:04

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In this CTO confession session, we get insights from a VP of Engineering on Building High-Performing Teams. Join us as we dive into the mind of Farzona Pulatova, a seasoned tech leader who has navigated the industry’s complexities with grace and innovation.Key takeaways from the podcast are: - Farzona emphasizes the importance of creating a transpa…

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Episode 158: Confessions of a Tech Turnaround Titan with Misha Makara 54:11

2M ago54:11

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In this session of CTO Confessions, we get an unvarnished look into the trials, tribulations, and hard-won wisdom of a tech leader who’s stepped into the arena of huge challenges and turned things around. Key takeaways from the podcast are:- Misha's key message is that mistakes and failures are inevitable, but they are also your greatest growth opp…

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Episode 157: Mastering the Art of Empowering High-Performing Teams with Catherine Miller 44:39

3M ago44:39

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In this episode, our host, TC Gill sits down with Catherine Miller, the Chief Technology Officer of Flatiron Health. Catherine shares her passion for using data and technology to improve cancer treatment and drug development - a truly purposeful mission. We dive into Catherine's journey to the CTO role, the challenges of leading through different g…

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Episode 156: A Conversation on Metadata, Meaningful Work, and Embracing Change with Madalina Tanasie 49:03

4M ago49:03

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Madalina Tanasie, CTO of Collibra, shares her insights on AI governance, data intelligence, and SaaS evolution. She highlights how advancements in AI have democratized technology and emphasizes the need for solid data governance. Tanasie also stresses the importance of meaningful work for engineers to drive innovation. Her perspectives offer valuab…

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Episode 155: Navigating the Responsible Development of LLMs with Vijay Karunamurthy 56:33

9M ago56:33

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Vijay Karunamurthy, Field CTO at Scale AI, joins CTO Confessions to discuss his career in AI and the future of generative models. Vijay shares lessons from early neural network research and his time at YouTube, where he helped build recommendation systems. He explains his role translating customer needs to product roadmaps and ensuring ethical, tra…

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Episode 154: Architecting Success: Andreas Westendorpf's Vision of Tech as Business Backbone 37:14

10M ago37:14

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In this insightful episode of CTO Confessions, listeners are treated to an in-depth exploration of technology and leadership through the experiences of Andreas Westendörpf, CTO of Emma. His journey, from a budding software engineer to an influential technology leader, is a central theme. The episode covers the crucial role of good architecture, wit…

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Episode 153: Eco-Innovation in Retail and the Path to Sustainable Business With Adam Siegel 31:44

12M ago31:44

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TC Gill converses with Adam Siegel, co-founder of Recurate, a trailblazing retail tech startup. Siegel discusses his transformative journey from early computer enthusiasm to pioneering sustainable solutions in the retail sector. Listen in as he shares insights on creating a remote-first, mission-driven company culture, the challenges of balancing p…

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Episode 152: Breaking Codes and Building Teams With Rob Phillips 34:35

1y ago34:35

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In this episode, TC engages with Rob Phillips, the Vice President of Software Engineering at UDig, a Richmond-based consulting company. Phillips delves into his journey from a passionate technologist in his youth to a seasoned leader in the tech industry. He shares valuable lessons on transitioning to senior leadership, the importance of understand…

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Episode 151: Leading with Insight: A Tech Odyssey With Robert Matsuoka 42:03

1y ago42:03

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Join us in a compelling conversation with Robert Matsuoka, where he unveils his transformative journey from a tech-centric role to a strategic leadership position. In this episode of CTO Confessions, Robert delves into the art of delegation, the dynamics of building effective teams, and the criticality of nurturing talent. He also sheds light on ma…

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Episode 150: Crafting the Future: From Military Precision to Tech Vision With Alessio Garofalo 20:36

1y ago20:36

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In this enlightening episode of CTO Confessions, Alessio Garofalo, the CIO/CTO of Oxagon at NEOM, delves deep into his multifaceted journey from the NATO military fields to the forefront of tech innovation. Drawing from his rich experiences in defense, tech giants like Amazon, and his entrepreneurial ventures, Alessio shares invaluable insights on …

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Episode 149: Mentorship, Systems Thinking, and Embracing the Unique in Tech With Michael Jones 30:30

1y ago30:30

30:30

Michael Jones is a seasoned technology leader with a rich history in steering digital transformation and scaling platform businesses, especially within PE and PLC landscapes. As Chief Technology Officer at uSwitch, Michael was pivotal in navigating the company through three significant exits: an MBO to LDC, a £190m trade sale to Zoopla, and a monum…

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Episode 148: Leading Beyond Titles: The Tech Visionary's Guide With Pierre Arman 32:38

1y ago32:38

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In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill welcomes Pierre Arman, a Partner – Global Tax SaaS Go-to-market Leader at EY, based in Dubai. Pierre dives deep into his role at EY, discussing the intricacies of tax technology, particularly in the realm of VAT and GST automation. As the conversation progresses, Pierre shares his insights on leadership, …

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Episode 147: The Future of Law: Automation and Expertise with Alex Bazin 25:32

1+ y ago25:32

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In this episode of CTO Confessions, the conversation dives deep into the intersection of technology and the legal realm. Featuring insights from Alex Bazin, listeners are granted a look under the hood of the legal world, revealing the transformative effects of AI and tech innovations. Bazin's candid discussion offers listeners invaluable leadership…

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Episode 146: Navigating the Digital Oceans: A Tech Leader's Voyage with Benny Keinan 33:47

1+ y ago33:47

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In this enlightening episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill dives deep with Benny Keinan, VP of R&D at Windward, a tech veteran who's seen the evolution from Commodore gaming to leading the R&D at Windward, a maritime tech giant. Benny shares his passion for startups, the transformative power of APIs, and the importance of people in any tech journey. …

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Episode 145: From Tech Rabbit Holes to Genuine Innovations With Jon Santee 31:46

1+ y ago31:46

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TC Gill welcomed Jon Santee, Senior Director of Information Technology Operations at iRhythm Technologies with a unique journey from computer science studies to a passion-filled career in technology. Jon's approach to leadership is marked by his earnest desire to help others, a guiding principle that's shaped his professional growth. The conversati…

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Episode 144: A Start-Up Journey in Mobile Tech with Casper Rasmussen 27:54

1+ y ago27:54

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In this episode of CTO Confessions, TC Gill welcomes Casper Rasmussen, CEO, CTO, and co-founder of Monta, a company building software for electric vehicle charging. Casper shares his journey from gaming to programming, his passion for road biking, and the evolution of his leadership style. The conversation dives into Monta's growth, the challenges …

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Episode 143: Empowering AI for Positive Impact with Paul Dorney 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

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In this captivating episode of CTO Confessions, host TC Gill sits down with Paul Dorney, CTO at BOSSCAT an inspiring tech leader, to delve into a remarkable journey filled with startup experiences, both challenging and triumphant. Paul's unwavering passion for problem-solving and servant leadership shines through as he shares invaluable insights on…

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Episode 142: Creating a Culture of Fearlessness and Openness with Andrei Lopatenko 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

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An episode which can be described simply as ‘enlightening’, TC Gill engages in a captivating conversation with Andrei Lopatenko, the VP of Engineering at Zillow, as they explore the critical elements of cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous learning in the realm of tech leadership. Andre shares his journey from an individual contributo…

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Episode 141: From Biometrics to Team Dynamics with Nick Peddy 37:25

1+ y ago37:25

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In this captivating episode, TC Gill engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Nick Peddy, the Chief Technology Officer at CLEAR, exploring the dynamic realm of technology leadership and the intriguing biometric security industry. With a wealth of experience and wisdom, Nick delves into the essence of servant leadership, stressing the signif…

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Episode 140: Inspiring Travelers and Streamlining Booking Processes with Andrew Phillips 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

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Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Andrew Philips, the CTO of Skyscanner, a leading player in the online travel search and comparison market. Discover how Skyscanner goes beyond the traditional flight search experience, aiming to inspire travelers, as well as Andrew shedding light on the challenges of scaling the business and main…

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Episode 139: With Technology to Accessible Education with Michelle Lee 27:41

1+ y ago27:41

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“Imagine a world where people of all ages and walks of life, have access to similar knowledge, resources, and can gain new insights and skills, where everyone who wants to get an education is able to access and complete their degrees.” - this is one thing that the guest on this episode, Michelle Lee, CTO at ITHAKA, said during the episode, and it’s…

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Episode 138: Turning Personal Challenges into Technological Advancement with Robert Mannino 24:25

1+ y ago24:25

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We often see people going against the odds, achieving the unthinkable, and pushing boundaries, but how often do you see someone making it their life's work and being successful at it? Meet Robert Mannino, CTO of Sanguina – a biotech company that develops tools to help people act on their health through accessible science and technology. Rob sat dow…

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Episode 137: From TechEnthusiast to TechLeader: A Building and Leading Journey with Jamie Smith Webb 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

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Building, creating, developing – these are all activities all tech leaders simply love. And as leaders, they are skilled at nurturing the flames of others – the flames to build, create, develop, analyze, or simply put, to follow their drive towards creating a better tomorrow. I had the chance to have a good talk with one such leader – Jamie Smith W…

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Episode 136: From Problem-solving to Problem-prevention with Krenar Muhidini 21:54

1+ y ago21:54

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Tech leaders are drivers – they inspire people and draw them to ideas, concepts, new projects, and motivate them to be better by getting them to align with their MO and way of thinking – to a healthy extent, that is. I had the chance to talk about all of this with a tech leader who is working with a team diverse in skill – but also in culture, some…

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Episode 135: The Makings of a Leader with Mijo Duric 11:08

1+ y ago11:08

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Growing to become a tech leader means you’ve had your fair share of attempts to do something, and with that – a fair share of failures that you’ve learned from. But in the end, you’ve grown and have learned how to think like a leader, the importance of your team, and how to keep one eye on the big picture, the great idea. One leader that encapsulat…

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Episode 134: Trailblazing Through Industries with Tramale Turner 40:24

1+ y ago40:24

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The road of to becoming a change-maker, a tech leader, is – unlike in many other industries – anything but a straight line. But the traits that all tech leaders share are adaptibility and willingness to learn and grow. Enter Tramale Turner, CTO at TaxBit, who sat down with me to discuss his journey, the things he learned, and how he rolls as a lead…

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Episode 133: To Lead or Not To Lead with David Germain 21:44

1+ y ago21:44

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The tech leaders of today greatly differ from the tech leaders of yesterday – from their scope of work to their mindset, skills, and approach – a lot of things have changed. Basically, what changed was the answer to the question “What does it mean to be a leader?” - and with me here on this episode to help answer that question is David Germain, Gro…

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Episode 132: Success Through the 'Why’ and ‘How’ Something Impacted Customers with Jonathan Rigby 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

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How do tech leaders roll? What are they all about? What really is important for tech leaders and their approach? On the hows and whys, I got Jonathan Rigby, a senior engineering leader, who sat down for a chat with me, and we dived deep into his personal journey in the world of tech – from his beginnings, through today, all the way to what’s in sto…

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Episode 131: Driving Innovation in Data and AI with Robin Sutara 28:07

1+ y ago28:07

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Data and AI are the thing of today that is shaping the world of tomorrow – at a rate that is both exciting and scary. Some people, like Databricks’ CTO, Robin Sutara, have a vast experience in the field, and are using it to create solutions and services that help business leverage and use the data they have, to drive businesses forward. I sat down …

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Episode 130: Keeping Planes in the Skies with Data with John Hudson 24:45

1+ y ago24:45

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All public places get busy at some point in time, but nothing is as busy is airports – the run around the clock and they must do so with incredible precision and efficiency, as incidents and events that stop the flow of people and planes can cause a domino effect that can be hard to mitigate once it gets going. In this episode, I have the CTO of Ma…

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Episode 129: Using Tech to Bring Perfumes Closer to Customers with Andrei Rebrov 27:48

1+ y ago27:48

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Wearing a perfume means one thing – you feel good about yourself and you radiate that self-confidence. So in today’s digital era – how can we find those smells that will help us show our swagger and style? Well, a rocket-scientist-turned-tech-leader, Andrei Rebrov, CTO & Co-founder of Scentbird, seems to have found the answer to this question, with…

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Episode 128: Bridging Quantum Computing and Decision Making with Scott Buchholz 47:12

1+ y ago47:12

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When growing teams and helping people develop is something that comes naturally to you, you know that your leadership skills are on point – so what’s left when you have that mastered? You help businesses grow by helping them utilize the latest, most cutting-edge technology out there. This is exactly how I would describe the work Scott Buchholz, CTO…

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Episode 127: Turning Business Logic into Tech Solutions with Nick Leimer 29:03

1+ y ago29:03

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We all know the joke – Excel spreadsheets are the thing that holds whole industries together and holding them from collapsing – and the truth is that a lot of data is stored in them. But sifting through all that data can be an arduous task, and the need for a solution that would do it faster and more efficiently is there. Fortunately, there’s a com…

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Episode 126: Catching Market Opportunities through Emerging Tech with Hanna Helin 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

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Being a leader is not just about innovating new technologies that make people’s lives easier – following the newest trends and emerging technology is also important. These can help tech leaders get a better feel of what the next big thing in the world of tech will be, and how they can help make their businesses better and more efficient. One such l…

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Episode 125: Catalyzing Customer-first Experience with Noy Grisaru 31:53

1+ y ago31:53

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Tech leaders are people that reach for the stars – some literally, some do it by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to ensure that the lives of humans become easier and simpler. And then, there are those that have done both, but have found the “earthly experience” with technology to be far more important. Noy Grisaru, R&D Group Manager at Op…

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Episode 124: The Future of Customer Service is Automated with Simon Munch-Andersen 28:33

1+ y ago28:33

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Tech leaders are known for tackling hard issues – ones that require a lot of work and know-how in order to solve them, and in turn, help improve the livelihoods of people, and help businesses grow! Well, meet Simon Munch-Andersen, CTO at Ultimate, a tech leader of the type I described above, and one who sat down for a chat with me, as he shared eve…

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Episode 123: Handling The Difficult Phases of Cargo Transportation with Marcus Campbell 35:36

2y ago35:36

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You don’t become a tech leader by just having the skills and then one day you decide you’ll take on a leadership or C-level position and that’s it. Well, it takes a lot more than that. It takes the willingness to tackle issues but also enable people to grow and develop, and become leaders of their own making. Marcus Campbell, CTO at Hermes Logistic…

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Episode 122: Using Low-code for High Performance Richard Billington (CTO at Netcall) 35:40

2y ago35:40

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Getting early into new, emerging technologies is a double-edged sword – it means that you might strike gold, or you might specialize in technology that might become obsolete. Well, in the world of tech leaders, all knowledge is golden, and it can help leaders become drivers in their own niches, and provide real value to both companies and teams. Th…

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Episode 121: Visualization Made Simpler with Petr Mitev (VP of Products at Enscape) 30:06

2y ago30:06

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An architect turned techie, Petr Mitev had his head turned by technology, as this allowed him to create the things he wanted – the way he wanted. Growing in both skills and experience, he decided to make the lives of architects a bit easier – by working on providing solutions that are simpler, better, and less time consuming. So, how does a tech le…

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Episode 120: The Art of Facilitating Connections and Knowledge With Eddie Flaisler 36:41

2y ago36:41

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How many times have you heard someone in tech say that they hate tech or computers, yet they’re all into it and are using their skills and know-how for the betterment of mankind through their work by helping develop services and technology that are good? Us neither, but here’s Eddie Flaisler, Head of Products Engineering at Lob, whose journey, expe…

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Episode 119: A Vision Driven Future With Ed Alford 43:34

2y ago43:34

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As tech leaders are curious people and interested in everything tech-related, their mind is not fixed on one area – but rather on an idea. The idea is that they can put their skills and experience to use and provide value to communities and people worldwide – a vision that can drive communities forward. And one such tech leader is Ed Alford, the CT…

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Episode 118: Big Hairy Audacious Goals in the Social Care Services With Gary Pyke 43:00

2y ago43:00

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When one operates in an extremely sensitive, heavily enforced, compliant environment, there is lots of work to tick the boxes and jump through required hoops. This is the case in the social services that are there to care for the well-being of people. This often results in many people who should be delivering care being redirected to administrative…

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Episode 117: The Art of Tax Compliance With David Guedalia 44:26

2y ago44:26

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Tax compliance, it turns out, is an edgy space to operate in. For example, at scale, manual handling of receipts and invoices can be a costly endeavor, and many large organizations default to safer shortcuts that prevent tax that could be claimed from being processed. It's a complex problem to solve with many variables that are at play. The scream …

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Episode 115: Digitizing Sports Through Data With Ben Burdsall 41:26

2+ y ago41:26

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The stereotypes say that sports and tech don’t go well together, but the reality is, that tech has taken all sports to the next level. From gathering game data to performance analysis all the way to getting insight into what’s happening on a field – the marriage between sports and tech has been rather spectacular. In this episode, I talked with Ben…

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Episode 116: Lead Production Meets Transportation With Kirk Franzen 51:10

2+ y ago51:10

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In today’s vastly connected – almost intertwined – world, we know that transportation and mobility play a crucial role in maintaining the flow of life as we know it. So, is it any wonder that the technology and operations that are at work in the industry are the brainchildren of some of the best tech leaders out there? I got one of these tech leade…

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Episode 113: Insurance for the Small and Medium Businesses With Shay Mandel 35:23

2+ y ago35:23

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Time – it's the one thing that no one can’t control, no matter their skill or know-how. And for small and medium businesses, getting the needed protection and insurance in time is essential. Meet Shay Mandel, VP of Engineering at Next Insurance, a company that provides insurance to small and medium-sized businesses at the click of a button, instead…

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Episode 114: Simplifying Money Flow through Tech With Brent WIlliams 49:15

2+ y ago49:15

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As any tech leader looking to make their own path and do their own thing know that all their experience and knowledge will be fruitless, unless the idea they build on doesn’t improve the livelihood of people. In an age where everything seems to be already discovered, tech leaders like Brent Williams, CEO at Benekiva, come to the fore to show us tha…

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Episode 112: The Art of Making Sales on Virtual Platforms With Chuck Hardy 53:11

2+ y ago53:11

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With everything getting digitized and slowly moving on to the virtual world, there are some industries and arts that are having a bit of a hard time adapting to the new normal. Sales are one of them. Making sales is hard to pull off in-person, and even harder to pull off online, but people like Chuck Hardy, Head of Engineering at Salesroom, have ma…

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