Project Gamma

Matt McCann has worked across defense contracting, NASA, computer vision for drones, Amazon AI, and now seed-stage startup life. That is not exactly the standard LinkedIn career path, and that is what makes this conversation so good. After six years as a software engineer, Matt co-founded PixElement, a computer vision company working with drone technology. After selling the company, he joined Amaz...

Alex Frommeyer was completely out of money when he crashed a Kentucky Derby party, cornered two Sequoia-backed VCs over a mint julep, and walked out with a meeting that saved his company. That is just one chapter of his story. Over 14 years, Fro built Beam Benefits from a smart toothbrush into a real force in the employee benefits space. He ran out of money twice, got fired as his own CEO, and lai...

What changes when you go from engineer to executive across every stage of a tech company? In this episode of Project Gamma, Mike Berkman, CPTO at ScriptDrop, joins Warner Moore to talk about building inside startups, growth companies, and large enterprises. The conversation covers CoverMyMeds’ rapid growth and acquisition, the realities of being a technical co-founder at an early-stage startup, an...

What happens when you split the CEO role in two? In this episode of Project Gamma, Andrew Wolfe (Co-CEO & CTO at Bloomfilter) joins Warner Moore to explain why the Co-CEO model works in practice, how leadership responsibility is actually shared, and why most companies get accountability wrong at the executive level. The conversation looks at what it actually takes to build tech companies today...

What happens when an engineer starts asking why beyond the code? In this episode, Michael Supeck (Ohio Angel Collective) shares his journey from building startups to funding them and what actually separates founders who grow from those who stall. The conversation explores the shift from engineering to entrepreneurship, how systems thinking shapes better decisions, and what’s changing as GenAI rede...

The startup world loves the dropout story, but many successful founders build companies after years of real-world experience. In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore talks with Orlie Benjamin, Founder & CEO of Lasoh, about her path from law school to entrepreneurship, and how a non-linear career across strategy, customer experience, and marketing shaped the company she built. Orlie shar...

In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore sits down with Robb Winkle, technologist and Co-Founder & CTO of Doohickey AI, to explore what happens when the abstractions meant to simplify software start getting in the way. Robb shares his journey from enterprise consulting to running a services business, then building a venture-backed product, and ultimately deciding to shut it down. Along t...

In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore sits down with Ray Bohac, serial entrepreneur, technologist, and Co-Founder & CEO of Spearfish. AI. Ray has built multiple companies from zero to one, including CallCopy (Uptivity), and now he’s redefining how contact centers understand their customers through AI. We explore the hard-earned lessons of a 5× founder, the real meaning of product-mark...

What happens when a lifelong engineer ends up running HR?In this episode of Project Gamma , Warner Moore sits down with Alan Gilbert , a technology executive who turned structure into culture and helped build startups like CoverMyMeds into billion-dollar success stories. Alan shares how he transitioned from corporate life at DuPont to startup chaos, why he believes great leaders “make the right wa...

How do you scale a startup team, tech, and product without burning out or breaking things? In this episode of Project Gamma , Kevin Mack (CTO at RVMP and Co-Founder of BYBE) shares what he's learned from building startups the hard way...and the smarter way. We dive into: The transition from technologist to leader Building teams that don’t depend on you Using AI internally to boost productivity Wha...

In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore welcomes Rob Zwink, Co-Founder & CTO of Razi Title and former JPMorgan “Expert Engineer,” to unpack what it really takes to ship AI startups that last. Together, they explore: Why speed to market can determine whether a startup survives The hidden costs of emerging tech like blockchain and GenAI Why GenAI prototypes without architectural foundatio...

In this episode of Project Gamma , Warner Moore welcomes Chad White , Founder of Rogue Talent , to talk about something that doesn’t show up on a resume: how relationships drive career momentum. Together, they explore: Why tech executives – CTOs, CISOs, and startup leaders – should take ownership of hiring Why executive candidates should build community outside of their organizations What makes a...

What do The Mythical Man-Month and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance have in common with AI systems and startup architecture? In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore sits down with Pete Gordon (longtime Columbus technologist, startup CTO, and Co-Founder of CyberContext) to unpack what “quality” really means in software. They explore the value of conceptual integrity, how early feedb...

What really changes when a CTO steps into the role of President & COO? In this episode of Project Gamma , Warner Moore sits down with Tony Milne , President & COO at CredHub , to talk about leading through change, from startup scale to strong process, team culture, and product direction. This isn’t just a tech leadership conversation; it’s about making smart calls as your company grows. Th...

Generative AI is changing how we scale teams—and how attackers exploit them. In this episode of Project Gamma , Anthony Spiteri , Co-Founder and CTO of battleface , breaks down how GenAI is reshaping his approach to tech hiring, org structure, and security risks—including the rise of deepfake scams. We also dive into the story behind battleface, a travel insuretech startup that grew by serving cus...

Shawn Price’s journey from coding to leadership, scaling a SaaS startup, and navigating the challenges of COVID-19. In this episode of Project Gamma , Warner Moore sits down with Shawn Price , Co-Founder & CTO at Healthy Roster , to talk about the real-life journey from corporate careers to startup leadership. Together, they explore what it takes to pivot, survive, and grow a SaaS company in c...

In this episode, James Campbell —technologist, cryptolinguist, and SaaS innovator—joins us for a deep dive into AI, cybersecurity, and the dark web . From his early days as a military cryptolinguist to building AI solutions before they were mainstream, James shares insights on quantum computing, encryption, remote work strategies, and transitioning from employee to Co-Founder . We also discussed a...

Join host Warner Moore on Project Gamma as he chats with tech veteran Jason Montgomery about how GenAI is revolutionizing engineering and cybersecurity. Discover how GenAI accelerates development, builds applications from scratch, and creates AI agents to tackle technical debt. We also explore strategies for introducing GenAI into your engineering team, modern security practices, and the essential...

In this episode of Project Gamma, host Warner Moore sits down with Jean Bredeche , a technology leader with deep experience in growing FinTech startups and scaling teams. Together, they explore the journey from founding a business to building, growing, maintaining, and even selling it. Jean shares his insights on key topics like effective delegation, fostering a DevOps culture, and aligning team e...

Solving FinTech Business Problems with GenAI In this episode, we talk with Grant Schneider, the Vice President of Machine Learning at Upstart Network, and Founder of Banco, Inc. Grant shares how generative AI (GenAI) is changing the way businesses solve their biggest challenges. With over 10 years of experience in machine learning and statistics, he explains how companies can adopt GenAI and stay...

Project Gamma is a podcast where technology meets leadership. Hosted by Warner Moore, vCISO and Founder of Gamma Force. Join us as Joe Emison, Co-Founder & CTO of Branch Insurance, shares his journey from building early BBS games to scaling a tech startup to profitability in under a year. We dive into: 1️⃣ Building what customers want. 2️⃣ Growing Branch Insurance with serverless architecture....

Welcome to the Project Gamma Podcast! In this exciting conversation, Warner Moore, Founder of Gamma Force, sits down with Dan Manges, Co-Founder & CTO of RWX, to share the secrets behind scaling tech companies into billion-dollar unicorns, leading successful teams, and strengthening cybersecurity in fast-growing startups. Together, we explore Dan’s remarkable journey with Root Insurance and Br...