Live Bold & Boss Up

This week on Live Bold & Boss Up, Steph & Ash sit down with Amanda Dugger, CEO of DGR Systems, and Sable Davis, Managing Services Principal at CDW — and the newly appointed Chair and Vice-Chair of Tampa Bay Tech. Amanda and Sable open up about their career journeys, leadership philosophies, and what inspired them […] The post Leading the Future of Tampa Bay Tech with Sable Davis &#03...

This week, Steph & Ash continue the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp series with an eye-opening conversation featuring Saahil Udyavar and Denesh Mani, AI experts from Blackstraw. We talk about what Agentic AI really is and why it’s a game-changer. Saahil & Denesh walk thru some real-world use cases where smarter, autonomous AI is solving complex […] The post The Rise of Agentic AI: Sma...

Today Steph & Ash continue the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series with Teddy Benson, Director of Data Architecture & Platforms and Universal Destinations & Experiences. We dive into the cutting-edge technology behind Universal’s new theme park, EPIC and how innovation is transforming the future of immerse entertainment. From smart tech integration to bold new experiences, […] The po...

This week, Steph & Ash keep the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp series rolling with a fun and insightful chat with Doug Fee, Chief Information Security Officer at Moffitt Cancer Center. We explore the complex tech challenges facing the healthcare world, including the vital role cybersecurity plays in protecting patients and their data. Doug also breaks […] The post Bold Moves in Healthcare Tech...

This week, Steph & Ash continue the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series with two bold leaders shaking up the manufacturing world: Jay Rogers, CEO of Haddy, and Beth Galic, President of BAMA (Bay Area Manufacturers Association). Jay shares how Haddy is using AI and 3D printing to completely transform modern manufacturing—from furniture and hospitality to […] The post “From Metal to Machine Le...

This week, Steph & Ash dive deep into digital governance and cybersecurity—one of the most important (and complex) conversations in today’s tech-driven business world. As part of the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series, they’re joined by three powerhouse experts: • Petar Besalev, EVP of Cybersecurity & Compliance at A-LIGN • Cathy Ryan Reneer, Managing Director, […] The post “The Risk &#...

This week Steph & Ash kick off the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series, with the one and only Arnie Bellini. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Arnie, visionary founder of ConnectWise, and one of the most influential leaders in Tampa Bay’s tech scene. Arnie shares the incredible story of launching ConnectWise from a […] The post “Building Big & Giving Back” with Arnie Bellini a...

This week Steph & Ash wrap up the Synapse Summit Series with Ken Hall, Partner at DeepWork Capital. DeepWork Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on deploying capital in technology and life science companies. They invest primarily in Florida as well as other underserved markets and underrepresented founders. Ken provides some great insight […] The post “Pitch Perfect: S...

This week Steph & Ash continue the Synapse Summit Series with Wesley Schlemmer, President of the Bitcoin Bay Foundation. They dive into the evolving world of Bitcoin, blockchain innovation, and what it means for the future of finance. Wesley shares how Bitcoin Bay is working to bridge the gap between grassroots adoption and real-world application. […] The post Decoding Bitcoin’s Fu...

This week, Steph & Ash continue the Synapse Summit Series with Rachel Feinman, the VP of Innovation at Tampa General Hospital (TGH). Rachel leads the organization’s innovation strategy and oversees its venture investment initiatives, focusing on advancing healthcare delivery through strategic partnerships and emerging technologies. Innovation, and AI specifically, helps enrich the patient &#38...

This week, Steph & Ash kick off the Synapse Summit Series with Christine Caven! As the Director of Business Development and Communications at PS27 Ventures, Christine builds meaningful connections with VCs, investors, incubators, universities, and entrepreneur support groups to share the mission behind PS27 Ventures and the PS27 Foundation. She opens up about her unique path—from […] The...

This week, Steph & Ash sit down with Dr Andy Hafer and Brett Maternowski from Synapse FL, an organization that fuels innovation by bringing together the brightest minds, organizations, and technologies in Tampa Bay. More than just a conference, Synapse Innovation Summit is a celebration of the region’s thriving ecosystem, providing a space for collaboration, […] The post Creating Purpose...

This week Steph & Ash talk with Marlee Strawn. Marlee is a leader at the intersection of education and AI. With nearly two decades in education, Marlee began her career as a high school teacher and later became the founding principal of Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School. Now, as Co-Founder at Scholar Education, she […] The post From the Classroom to AI Innovation – with Marlee Strawn appear...

This week Steph & Ash kick off the year with a recap of 2024 and a big HELLO to 2025! From creating the year that you dreamed of and setting goals that are realistic, we talk about how to do that and how to set yourself up for success. Creating Vision Boards and manifesting positive […] The post How to Make This Year Different! – with Steph & Ash appeared first on Radio Influence .

This week Steph & Ash sit down with Greg Schmitzer, President & Founder of Mad Mobile. The transformation of mobile technology has drastically changed in the past 10 years. Greg shares his journey in shaping the way mobile technology impacts daily life, especially in the restaurant, retail, and payment technology industries. Greg is a visionary […] The post Revolutionizing Everyday L...

This week Steph & Ash sit down with Josh Linkner, who started his career as a jazz guitarist – personifies creativity, entrepreneurship, and disruptive innovation. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. Josh is a New York Times bestselling author of […] The post How to Harness & Unlock Your Creativity – wit...

This week Steph & Ash sit down with Renee Vaughn. Renée is the President of the Williams Consulting Group, a public relations and marketing firm in Tampa – founded in 2003. Prior to establishing her firm, Vaughn was a senior administrator for the City of Tampa, where she represented the City or Mayor on over […] The post “Beyond the Horizon: Growth, Mentorship & Impact&#...

This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk to Doug Hensel (also known as DJ Fresh), as all well as Travis Damato (Music Teacher with Pasco County Schools). Technology has profoundly transformed the music industry in recent years. It starts with a spark in young people then educating […] The post PoweredUp Series! – with DJ Fresh and Travis Damato a...

This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk to Tim Moore (CEO of Vu Technologies) and Adam Burden (Global Innovation Lead at Accenture) live at the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Tech Fest. Hot off the stage, Tim & Adam share their insight on what innovation is and what […] The post PoweredUp Series! – with Tim Moore and Adam Burden appeared first on...

This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk with Sylvia Thomas (VP for Research & Innovation at USF) and Andrew McIntyre (Head of Technology & Innovation Practice at Vinik Sports Group). Sylvia & Andrew are no strangers to innovation. In addition to lots of achievements…Sylvia has 12 patents! […] The post PoweredUp Series! – with Sylvia...

This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk with Ken Pomella (CEO of Revstar), Todd Ketterman (Healthcare Strategist for CDW), and Kim Anstett (CIO of Trellix) about practical AI and putting it into use. We dive into how companies can use AI for practical business uses and if […] The post PoweredUp Series! – Kim Anstett, Todd Ketterman, and Ken Pome...

This week starts the PoweredUp Series! Today Steph & Ash talk to the CEO of Pryon, Igor Jablokov. Igor is the founder and CEO of Pryon, an artificial intelligence (AI) company delivering an enterprise knowledge management platform. Pryon’s natural language processing (NLP) engine ingests and transforms data into experiences that solve critical business challenges. Previously […] The post...

This week Steph & Ash talk with Ryann Halo, a multi-7-figure entrepreneur and the founder of Halo Consulting, a leading growth strategy firm for small businesses. Over her 15+ year career, she has founded, advised, and grown multiple companies from startup to scale. She started from taking over an existing business and struggling to make […] The post How to Get From Struggling to Thrivin...

This week Steph & Ash talk with Dr Eric Boyd & Anna Alvarez Boyd, who created a non-profit program, called Fairways to Leadership, to bring leadership & networking benefits of golf to underrepresented communities. The graduates of the program are prepared to be leaders in advancing diversity of talent in the workplace, creating equitable business […] The post Fairways to Leadersh...

This week Steph & Ash talk with Natasha Nascimento, President and Founder of Redefining Refuge, a specialized Non-Profit Service Provider and Advocacy Agency for Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Youth. The data is astounding and so utterly disturbing, how prevalent child trafficking is…in our own city and country! Natasha shares her story of how she came […] The post Redefining Refuge –...