Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady Engineer

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Matt Wallaert, who believes behavioral science can change the world. For 20 years, Matt has applied behavioral science to practical problems.  After leaving academia, he led product teams from startups to Fortune 500. Now, he's the founder of  BeSci.io, where he and the world’s most experienced behavioral science leaders help companies grow applie...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Georgie-Ann Getton execution expert with over 15 years of experience in tech specializing in events, education, and operations. She is the founder and CEO of GSD Solutions, a powerhouse team dedicated to handling the technical intricacies behind the scenes, freeing up professionals to focus on doing amazing work to serve their clients. In this episode...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Chris Rodriguez, a 20-year marketing veteran with a passion for driving growth and tangible results for brands and entrepreneurs. He has worked with over 30 startups across all tiers of funding (Seed Round to Series E) and sizes (less 10 to 100+), generating brand awareness, web traffic, signups, downloads, and most importantly customers & revenue...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Jinsy Jacob, an emergency room pediatrician and angel investor in healthcare startups. We talk about the state of the healthcare industry in the US and what we could see (& hope to see) in the future. 00:00 - Think about your last experience at a doctor's office... 00:40 - Meet Jinsy and Lindsay 3:37 - Is tech the solution to the US healthcare...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Liz Kressel, an ecommerce strategest, innovator, and CEO of Lizard Strategy. She was an early pioneer in the shoppable content space creating content and ecommerce integrations across multiple platforms including TV. In our chat, we talk about all of the different kinds of online shopping we're seeing in today's world. 00:00 - Meet Lindsay and...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Rob Kingyens, President and CEO of Yellow Brick, an online learning platform that empowers the next generation in the entertainment and creative arts industries. In this episode, we talk about technology in education, the entertainment industry, and AI lawsuits in Hollywood and beyond. 00:00 - Class action lawsuits against AI... eek! 00:19 - Meet Rob...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Catherine Hofmann, co-founder and CEO of QSPACES, a platform that helps the LGBTQ+ community find good, professional, non-discriminatory healthcare. We talk about trendy healthcare trends and the sad truth about healthcare for LGBTQ+ and trans communities. 00:00 - Legislation against the LGBTQ+ and trans community is a threat to ALL of our rights 00:2...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Michele Heyward, a civil engineer turned founder of Posi+iveHire, where she helps employers create cultures to recruit and retain black, LatinX, and native women engineers, scientists, data and technical professionals. In this episode, we talk about AI ethics, where engineering and construction cross paths, and the call for more women and women of col...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Aasim Sani, a 2x AI company founder and Techstars 2018 Alum who has also been featured on Forbes 30 under 30. We talk about tech trends, how artificial intelligence is changing, and the uncomfortable parts of entrepreneurship. 00:00 - Is ChatGPT's new version... worse? 00:15 - Meet Aasim and Lindsay 02:13 - Nations give animals, trees, and rivers...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Rebecca Orlov, web3 master and founder of Epic Playdate. We talk about augmented reality, safety and sexual harassment in web3, and generative AI. 00:00 Hot Take 1:17 - Rapid fire... Rebecca's take on tech trends 10:40 - Augmented reality enterprise services... what does this mean? 19:14 - Sexual harassment in the Metaverse 27:28 - Children and sa...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Payman Samadi, founder of eino, an AI-powered connectivity planning platform that helps plan new networks or test and expand existing ones. We talk about networking, connectivity, and our security. 00:00 - Meet Payman and Lindsay 01:48 - Payman reflects on his experience with Techstars 03:50 - Is AI going to replace jobs? 07:16 - Are handheld devices...

*spoiler alert: tears are spilled.* In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Shanna Hocking, leadership consultant, philanthropic advisor, and author of One Bold Move A Day. We talk about work trends, leadership, and a recent 'failure' Lindsay experienced. 00:00 - Leadership, risks, and failures... there's a lot that goes into entrepreneurship 00:20 - Meet Shanna and Lindsay 01:4...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Mellie Chow, a product innovation executive, angel investor, and entrepreneur. She is a Principal at Archangel Network of Funds and Executive Director of Competitive Intelligence & Strategy at a Fortune 50 communication service provider. We talk about smart businesses, angel investing, and supporting female founders in today's world. 00:00 - F...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Sophie Alcorn, founder and CEO of Alcorn Immigration Law where she helps tech startups and their founders obtain visas and green cards to live and work legally in the United States. She is also the author of TechCrunch's AskSophie - a weekly immigration column where she answers questions and share insights on US immigration for tech entrepreneurs...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Celi Arias. Celi coaches founders to grow their businesses into solid a foundation of strong operations, clear strategy, and mindset. We talk about Instagram's Threads app, 2023 tech predictions, and early entrepreneurial failures. 00:00 - Make sense of Meta's Threads 00:25 - Meet Celi and Lindsay 02:10 - Celi xrays Lindsay... what does she se...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Lorianne "LA" Glassford, she is the Founder & Curator of Unlocking Her Retreats and The Glassford Group. She champions Women to rise in leadership and works tirelessly to combat ageism. We talk about femtech trends, where AI falls short, and the stigma around aging and menopause. 00:00 - What health issue do 47 MILLION new people confron...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Sheena Franklin, an entrepreneur and speaker at the intersection of healthcare policy and tech. She is also founder of K’ept Health, a Techstars company that provides a diagnostic clinical support system with a focus on dermatology. We talk about how the healthcare industry is doing, where AI might be able to help the healthcare industry, and the lega...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Lindsey Witmer Collins, the founder of WLCM App Studio, an INC. magazine best in business title holder for companies that put purpose before profit. Her studio's apps have won national product awards, they've earned placements by iTunes and Apple TV's Planet of the Apps, and they've been named a world-changing idea by Fast Company. In...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Jose Puga, the CEO and Co-founder of Imaginario AI, a Techstars company that makes brand's and creator's video libraries searchable with contextual AI. We talk about what VCs are looking for these days, AI innovation, and the importance of building your network. 00:00 - How can we make sense of AI innovation? 00:10: Meet Jose and Lindsay 01:36...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Chelsea Lamego and Alejandro Stevenson-Duran, co-founders of FundMiner, a platform that empowers nonprofit organizations to raise more money, effectively administer funds, and reduce risks. We talk about the problem with software engineers today, artificial intelligence in fintech, and what it was like starting FundMiner in the early, early days. 00:0...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Elizabeth Landau, the Co-Founder and COO at GreenPortfolio, a climate #fintech startup whose goal is to provide every investor with the means to measure and manage the climate impact of their money. We talk about sustainability and climate initiatives in tech, fintech, and green financing. 00:00 Hot Take 1:43 - What are we going to see when it comes t...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Anis Taylor, COO and co-founder of SnapRefund (  @snaprefund5886  on YouTube) company that empowers insurance businesses with a clean digital payment platform. We talk about fintech trends, changes in insurance, and overcoming obstacles as an early startup founder. 00:00 - Meet Anis and Lindsay 02:16 - Fintech startups facing rocky conditions 03:30 -...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Daricus Releford, CEO and co-founder of StoreCash, a mobile payment solution for users to pay easily using QR codes at over 200,000 locations with cash-back opportunities. We talk about fintech trends, QR payments, and pitching a TV show as an early entrepreneur. 00:00 - Did you know that QR codes are the main payment method in other countries... just...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Kathryn Harrison, CEO and founder of Magpie, the SaaS platform to help collectible sellers scale efficiently. We talk about fintech and cryptocurrency, secondhand fashion, and the fascinating world of collectibles. 00:00 - What do hobby shops selling baseball cards have in common with boutiques selling luxury handbags? 00:15 - Meet Kathryn and Lindsay...

In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with amelie lamont, founder of User Space Craft. We talk about outer space, inclusivity, and the metaverse going professional. 00:00 Hot Take 1:55 - Rapid fire... are we going to see this in the future of tech? 5:00 - The moon and Mars... leave them alone 8:35 - Metaverse going professional 12:29 - Product equity and inclusivity in tech 39:36 - The history...