Colorado Voices on Tech

In this episode,  we were joined by Zaneta Kelsey, co-founder and CEO of Access Mode - a values-driven organization that focuses on high-touch mentoring to remove barriers to successful startups for black, Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Indigenous tech founders. Zaneta has a rich history in the tech industry, both as an entrepreneur and as a leader at companies like Arrow Electro...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with John Street, the visionary CEO of Pax8. Part two explores John's entrepreneurial journey, from the inception of Pax8 to his strategies for navigating risk and reward. Gain insights into his unique philosophy on talent and team culture. If you missed the first episode, where we delved into John's passion for innovation and emerging techno...

On this episode, we welcome John Street, the CEO and Founder of Pax8, a significant player in the cloud commerce marketplace. Our conversation was so insightful that we've split it into two parts for you! Join us as we explore John's entrepreneurial journey, fueled by his passion for innovation and his pursuit of opportunities in emerging technologies. With a strong track record, John ha...

​​On this episode, we were joined by Sevrin Huff, VP of Software Engineering and Head of Dish Grand Central. Sevrin and her team are responsible for DISH's software delivery and digital strategy implementation. She has been an IT Executive Leader in Colorado for several years and has had a focus on the telecommunication industry for over two decades. She started her career at Accenture after...

In this episode where we are joined by Neil Morris, Global Head of Information Technology for Maxar Technologies. Prior to joining Maxar, Neil was the technology architect at ADT Security Services. He has deep experience in digital transformation, user experience, business process engineering, and software development. Neil shared a little bit about his leadership journey and how he maintains a co...

Join us on this episode as we have a special guest, Chris Herringshaw, who holds the esteemed position of Chief Technology Officer at Janus Henderson Investors. With a wide range of responsibilities encompassing the entire technology program, Chris is an esteemed member of both the Janus Henderson Executive Committee and the Janus Henderson Foundation Board. Tune in to learn more about the importa...

We spoke with Josh Hollin – Vice President of Engineering at AMP Robotics. With nearly 30 years of operations, engineering and technology experience Josh is a leader in technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. In this episode, Josh shares his perspective on how data and technology changed the way we approach recycling and how artificial intelligence will affect the future...

In this episode, we spoke with Helen Young Hayes – founder and CEO of ActivateWork and a leading force in Colorado’s Inclusive Economy Initiative. With an impressive portfolio of titles, Hayes started the organization in 2016 to help connect underrepresented populations with full-time, full-benefit careers in their communities. Helen shares her approach to connecting diverse, qualified talent to l...

In this episode, we spoke with Alice Jackson - Senior Vice President of System Strategy and Chief Planning Officer for Xcel Energy. Alice leads the company’s integrated system planning organization to help meet the company’s vision to deliver net-zero energy by 2050, something we enjoyed learning more about during our conversation.  Alice shares her tips for balancing priorities while navigating a...

In this episode, we spoke with Justin Ging of Atom Computing about how quantum computing will make a huge difference in areas like climate change, biotech, and cybersecurity — and why this technology is a game-changer. Justin shares why we don’t necessarily need to understand how quantum computing works to learn how it will impact our world. __________________________________________________ As pr...

In this episode we spoke with Angie Klein, CEO of Visible and CRO of Tracfone and Verizon Pre-Paid. Angie has over 20 years of experience at Verizon - she has held many roles within the company and is a consumer marketing expert.  We spoke about her career, how her background in customer experience influences her leadership philosophy, and what motivates her to keep learning and growing in her car...

On this episode, we spoke with Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent for St. Vrain Valley Schools. Dr. Haddad has been in education for over 36 years - he's worked for several school districts in a variety of roles including teaching, coaching and administrative positions at every level. He was appointed Superintendent for St. Vrain Valley Schools in July 2009. During his tenure as Superintendent, S...

On this episode, we spoke with Julia Richman, Deputy Executive Director for the Governor’s Office of Information Technology. Julia has a rich history in the public-sector. Prior to joining OIT in 2020, she was the Chief Innovation and Technology Officer for the City of Boulder. Before that, she spent a decade at Deloitte Consulting, leading projects that advanced business operations for government...

In the first official episode of Colorado Voices on Tech, we bring you a conversation with former Governor Bill Ritter. Governor Ritter was elected governor of Colorado in 2006 and during his four-year term, he established Colorado as a national and international leader in clean energy by building a New Energy Economy. After leaving the Governor’s Office, he founded the Center for New Energy Econo...