Tech Scenes with Jeff James Martin

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, Jeff Martin sits down with Victor Pascucci III, an accomplished venture capitalist and the driving force behind Energy Capital Ventures, the only early-stage VC fund solely focused on the sustainability, resilience, and digital transformation of the natural gas industry. With over 19 years of experience and a top-decile performance track record, Vic shares...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, Jeff Martin sits down with Evgeny Klochikhin, CEO and Founder of Sheeva. AI, a global innovator revolutionizing the automotive industry with in-car payments and commerce solutions. Sheeva. AI's patented geolocation technology is transforming the driver experience by enabling seamless and secure payments for fueling, EV charging, parking, and more—all from...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, Jeff Martin sits down with Ayal Yogev, CEO and Co-founder of Anjuna Security, a company pioneering confidential computing with its Universal Confidential Computing Platform. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise security, Ayal brings a wealth of expertise in building secure, innovative solutions for industries like financial services, government,...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, Jeff Martin reconnects with Troy Henikoff, a serial entrepreneur and investor with a rich history of building and scaling successful technology companies. Currently the Managing Director of Math Venture Partners, Troy has helped shape the startup ecosystem by focusing on execution, founder evaluation, and creating lasting value in businesses. Math Venture...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we sit down with Reyes Florez, the innovative CEO and Founder of Platform Accounting Group. With a background spanning Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and his family’s boutique accounting firm, Reyes brings a unique blend of high-level finance expertise and hands-on operational knowledge to his leadership. Under his guidance, Platform Accounting is redefinin...

In this episode of Tech Scenes, we take a ride with Robyn Ward, the CEO of FounderForward. Robyn shares her passion for empowering high-impact entrepreneurs and executives by cultivating exceptional leadership within themselves and their teams. With 20 years of experience working at high-growth companies and expertise in positive psychology, performance science, and conscious leadership, Robyn is...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we sit down with Paul Singh, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Results Junkies. With a mission to invest in 200 companies across North America each year, Paul and his team travel coast-to-coast, engaging with startup ecosystems in cities that are often overlooked by traditional venture capitalists. His approach is a unique blend of "tech po...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we sit down with Rathna Sharad, the founder and CEO of FlavorCloud, a cross-border shipping platform that’s transforming the logistics landscape for direct-to-consumer brands. Drawing on her 20+ years of experience in global supply chain and e-commerce, Rathna has built a powerful “anywhere-to-anywhere” logistics solution that empowers brands to operate se...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we sit down with Forest Flager, CEO and Co-founder of Parspec, a company revolutionizing product selection and procurement in the construction industry. Parspec, founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, is on a mission to enable sales agents and distributors in construction to discover and source the best available products and materials...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we dive into the world of cybersecurity with Jack Marshall, a visionary leader and CEO of Bolster AI, a company focused on AI-driven defense against phishing and impersonation attacks. Jack has a rich history of transforming early-stage companies into billion-dollar earners, including leading Photoloft, the first and largest internet photo-sharing communit...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Bel-Air, we take a drive with Jenny Fielding, an influential founder, operator, and one of the most active pre-seed investors globally. Jenny is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, a global venture capital firm investing in the future of money, health, and work. Having been the first money into over 300 tech-enabled companies, Jenny brings dee...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we connect with David Snider, the CEO and Founder of Harness Wealth, a company revolutionizing tax advisory and financial planning for small businesses and equity owners. David shares the mission of Harness, which is to make bespoke tax and financial advice accessible to more households through a combination of innovative technology and curated advisory fi...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we sit down with Ash Kaluarachchi, a passionate advocate for education innovation and the CEO of StartEd. As a producer of EDTECH WEEK and an expert in strategic partnerships, early-stage investment, and the future of work, Ash has been at the forefront of the EdTech revolution. His programs have accelerated over 2,000 companies globally, including multipl...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Thousand Oaks, we take a ride with Mikey Taylor, a former pro skateboarder turned successful entrepreneur and city council member. Even during his skateboarding career, Mikey was an entrepreneur at heart, leveraging his passion and skills to build authentic connections and strong personal brands. Now, as the Founder and President of Commune Capital, Mikey is pioneeri...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we sit down with Shane Bigelow, CEO and Co-Founder of ChampTitles, a company revolutionizing the DMV processes in the United States through digitization. Shane brings over 20 years of experience working on all sides of the investment and entrepreneurial world, including running part of AB Bernstein’s business in the U.S., founding his own companies, and be...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we dive deep into the journey of Adam Weber, a two-time founder with successful exits and the founder of Adam Weber Coaching, his newly launched executive coaching business. Adam is also the author of the Amazon best-selling book "Lead Like a Human" and formerly the Chief Evangelist at 15Five. With a rich background in founding and scaling compan...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, where we dive deep into the journeys of leaders and innovators. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Vaughn, the Founder and Executive Coach of Inside-Out, a boutique executive coaching firm that helps founders transform their companies into masterpieces while fully embracing their lives. Ryan's story is one of transformation. Over 15 year...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, where we connect with leaders and innovators in the tech world. In this episode, we sit down with Derek Streat, a serial entrepreneur with a passion for starting, building, and growing impactful businesses. Derek has co-founded and led six venture-backed companies, four of which have successfully exited to much larger companies. With a track rec...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes, where we explore what makes tech founders and the cities they live in thrive. In this episode, we go for a ride with Anna Barber, an Investing Partner at M13, focusing on enterprise AI and commerce enablement. Anna has an impressive background as a former Partner at The Fund LA and Managing Director at Techstars LA, where she invested in early-stage start...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged. In this episode, we have a conversation with Jason Rose, CEO of Clearsense, a Platform as a Service (PaaS) company that partners with healthcare organizations to increase data value, governance, and transparency. Jason Rose is a seasoned executive with 30 years of experience in healthcare IT. He has a proven track record of transforming disrupti...

Welcome to a special throwback episode of Tech Scenes, where we explore what makes CEOs, founders, and investors, and the cities they live in thrive. Originally released in February 2019, this episode takes us to the LinkedIn offices in Chicago, where we meet up with Mike Gamson. In this insightful episode, Mike shares his journey from the early days at LinkedIn, helping scale the company from aro...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes, where we visit Santa Monica and go for a ride with Kobie Fuller, a General Partner at Upfront Ventures. Kobie joined Upfront in June 2016, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Accel Partners, Insight Venture Partners, and as Chief Marketing Officer at REVOLVE, one of the largest global fashion e-commerce players based in Los Angeles....

Welcome to a special throwback episode of Tech Scenes, where we explore what makes tech founders and the cities they live in thrive. Our next stop is in Los Angeles with Joanna McFarland, CEO and Co-founder of HopSkipDrive. Originally released in August 2018, this episode takes a deep dive into the vibrant startup ecosystem of Los Angeles. Joanna McFarland is a well-known figure in the LA tech sce...

Welcome to a special throwback episode of Tech Scenes, where we revisit our documentary on Kevin Mack, the founder of Bybe, during his time in the Techstars program in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Originally released on October 10, 2017, this episode provides an in-depth look at the journey of Bybe and its team as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of the Techstars accelerator. In this episode,...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes, where we visit Brentwood and go for a ride with Eva Ho, the co-founder and General Partner at Fika Ventures. Fika Ventures is an LA-based boutique seed fund that invests in founders solving meaningful, systemic problems through the use of data, AI-enabled technologies, and automation. Eva Ho brings a wealth of experience to the table. Prior to founding Fi...