Monisha Saldanha & Neha Myer

Colorado Tech People

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Colorado Tech People is a podcast about the humans behind the technology shaping how we live, work, and connect—right here in Colorado and beyond. Hosted by product executive Monisha Saldanha, the show goes beyond surface-level startup stories to explore the real decisions, trade-offs, and moments that define building meaningful technology. Each episode features candid conversations with founders, product leaders, and operators who are in the arena—building, scaling, and navigating the complexities of modern tech. From early-stage startups to growth-stage companies, guests share not just what...

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Monisha Saldanha & Neha Myer

Episodes

Why Most Productivity Apps Fail Neurodivergent People 13.05.2026 33:27

The conversation with Kathy Long, the founder of Nixit, covered the inspiration behind Nixit, the role of responsible AI in sensitive contexts, and the future of inclusive technology. It also delved into the ethical considerations in AI for neurodiverse populations, the user journey, and the lessons learned from building Nixit. Kathy shared insights on team building, architecture, and the unique s...

An 8-Year Old Can Build An App. What Does That Mean For The Future of Building? 12.05.2026 29:19

Takeaways AI is changing the landscape of software development The role of experts is evolving in the AI era Chapters 00:00 The Birth of Wisary 05:31 Wisary's Role in Product Development 14:29 Building Startups in Colorado 25:54 Lessons Learned and Pivots Made 32:08 Vision for Wisary and Future Plans

How AI is Rebuilding Recycling- And Changing the Economics Behind it 03.05.2026 39:55

AMP, a company using AI-powered robotics to modernize recycling infrastructure, is transforming the waste and recycling industry by automating the sorting process and building fundamentally more efficient recycling facilities. Their technology impacts everyday lives by making recycling easier and more effective, with the goal of simplifying the recycling process for consumers. Takeaways AI-powered...

Quantum is Finally Here! What's Changed? 23.04.2026 27:36

Quantum computing has been “10 years away”… for decades. So what’s actually changed? In this episode of Colorado Tech People , we sit down with Justin Ging, Chief Product Officer at Atom Computing, to unpack why this moment in quantum feels different—and why Colorado is at the center of it. We go beyond the hype to break down what’s real today, what’s still uncertain, and what needs to happen for...

9 Principles in Building World Class Product Organizations 13.04.2026 27:31

What does it actually take to scale a product team from startup to IPO? In this episode of Colorado Tech People, we sit down with Scott Williamson—former Chief Product Officer at GitLab and VP Product at SendGrid—to break down the real challenges of product management, startup scaling, and building high-performing product teams. From early-stage product-market fit to scaling organizations through...