Rebellious Times Podcast

Why Founder Market Fit Matters More Than Ever in Venture Capital “Founder market fit before product market fit.” – Zoe Leavitt That insight from Zoe Leavitt captures a major shift in today’s startup landscape. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast , I sit down with Zoe Leavitt, innovation strategist, venture capitalist, and founder of Glass. We explore how venture capital expectations ha...

How Accountability Technology Is Transforming Mental Health Recovery ““Recovery doesn’t happen in weekly sessions. It happens in the days in between.”” – Geoff Curtis In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast , host Chris Januszewski sits down with Geoff Curtis, Founder of ZivTrack, for one of the most emotionally powerful conversations of the series. Geoff’s story does not start in tech. It...

How Large Numerical Models Are Redefining the Future of AI Analytics “The future is a combination of an LLM and an LNM.” – Dr. Srinivas Kalimbi Most AI conversations today focus on large language models. However, language alone is not enough. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast , host Chris Januszewski sits down with Srinivas Kilambi, CEO of Sriya. AI, to explore a powerful but under-d...

How AI-Verified Social Media Platforms Are Rebuilding Digital Trust “We’re all wasting time on social media.” – Brogan Neagle Social media promised connection. Instead, it often delivers noise, bots, and abuse. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast – Austin Startup Series (ATX3), host Chris Januszewski sits down with Brogan Neagle, CEO of Ethos Social, to explore a hard question: can we...

How External Threat Intelligence Is Redefining Modern Cybersecurity “A hacker is a guy who prefers to break into things.” – Setu Parimi That simple definition sets the tone for this episode of our Startup Podcast . In this conversation, host Chris Januszewski sits down with Setu Parimi, CEO of RiskProfiler, to unpack how curiosity, experimentation, and ethical hacking can turn into a serious cyber...

How Social Impact Measurement Software Is Changing Nonprofits “If not me, who’s going to bring it to life?” — Sheri Chaney Jones In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast , host Chris Januszewski sits down with Sheri Chaney Jones, Founder and CEO of SureImpact, to explore what it really takes to build software for social good. Sheri is a long-time entrepreneur. She has spent more than 17 yea...

What does it really mean to build a people-first agency? Join Chris in conversation on our startup podcast with Barbara Stephenson, Agency Principal of 300FeetOut, as we explore what it really takes to build a people-first digital marketing agency in a results-driven world. Barbara’s journey began far from traditional marketing. She started her career in gerontology, working closely with aging pop...

What Happens When Engineering Discipline Meets AI Automation? AI adoption often fails because it lacks discipline. However, this episode shows what happens when engineering rigor leads the way. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast , Chris Januszewski sits down with Chuck Reynolds, CEO of Technical Systems Integrators. Together, they explore how Chuck’s journey, from nuclear missile test...

Why Most Businesses Struggle to Get Value from AI AI is everywhere. However, value is not. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast – Austin Startup Series (ATX3), Chris Januszewski sits down with Eric Gonzalez, CEO of OptiMindAI, to unpack why so many businesses feel pressure to use AI but struggle to see real results. Eric’s perspective is refreshingly practical. Instead of treating AI as...

Reconnecting with Nature, Community, and Purpose Camping has always been about more than tents and trails. It is about connection. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast , Chris Januszewski sits down with Robert McMillan, CEO of Camping. Tools, to explore how technology can support outdoor experiences without overwhelming them. Robert shares his entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration...

Why SMS Is No Longer Enough Text messaging changed how businesses communicate. However, SMS has not evolved. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast , Chris Januszewski sits down with Michael Lamb, CEO of nativeMsg, to explore how Rich Communication Services (RCS) is redefining customer engagement. Michael has spent years building messaging platforms. Along the way, he saw the limits of SM...

Why SMS Is No Longer Enough Text messaging changed how businesses communicate. However, SMS has not evolved. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris Januszewski sits down with Michael Lamb, CEO of nativeMsg, to explore how Rich Communication Services (RCS) is redefining customer engagement. Michael has spent years building messaging platforms. Along the way, he saw the limits of SMS...

Why Intelligent Automation Is About People, Not Just AI Automation should not drain creativity. It should restore it. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast , Chris Januszewski speaks with Isaac Hicks, CEO of Autonomi, about how intelligent automation is reshaping work. More importantly, they explore how AI can improve the human experience at work. Isaac began his career in aerospace engi...

Why Hiring Is Broken — and How Work as a Product Fixes It Hiring is one of the hardest problems in business. For small companies, it is also one of the most expensive. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast , Chris Januszewski speaks with Josh Hill, CEO of SuperHired, about why traditional hiring processes fail and how a new mindset can change everything. Josh brings a unique background t...

Discipline, Resilience, and Simplicity: Lessons from John Solleder Building strength is not just about lifting weights. It is also about building character. In this episode of the Rebellious Times Podcast , Chris Januszewski sits down with John Solleder, host of The John Solleder Podcast, to explore what it takes to achieve at a high level in athletics, business, and life. John brings decades of e...

Reimagining Shipping Through AI – From Palo Alto to Austin’s Startup Scene Austin, Texas continues to shine as one of America’s fastest-growing startup hubs and The Rebellious Times Podcast is back with the second installment of the Austin Tech Series (ATX2) to highlight the innovators behind the movement. In this episode, Chris Januszewski reconnects with Tiberiu Motoc, CTO and Co-Founder of Comm...

The Hidden Backbone of AI: How Optical Networking Powers the Future Behind every AI model, every chatbot, and every connected device lies something invisible — the network infrastructure that makes it all possible. In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast , Chris Januszewski sits down with Ryan Young, CEO of Kore-Tek, to discuss the unsung hero of the AI revolution: optical networking. Ryan...

How Qebot Is Simplifying AI for Small Businesses “AI isn’t just a tool — it’s a team member.” In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast , Chris Januszewski speaks with Matt White, CEO of Qebot, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping small-business operations. Matt’s path from healthcare executive to tech founder offers a candid look at the challenges entrepreneurs face when adopting...

Reimagining the Fresh Produce Supply Chain in Austin’s Booming Startup Scene Austin, Texas isn’t just home to live music and great barbecue, it’s also one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the United States. In this first episode of the Austin Tech Series (ATX1) from The Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris Januszewski sits down with Shivam Sheel, CEO of ProduceX. They explore how technology...

Building Technology with Soul: Why AI Governance Matters for Small Businesses “AI is no longer just a technical discussion — it’s a strategic imperative.” In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris Januszewski speaks with David Espíndola, founder and CEO of Brainyus, about helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. A former Orac...

From Engineer to Entrepreneur – Dave Hall, CEO of Hallfield Controls “Diversity in the customer base is key.” In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris Januszewski speaks with Dave Hall, CEO of Hallfield Controls, about building a resilient engineering company that thrives across economic cycles. Dave’s story moves from starting a controls-engineering firm during the 2008 recession to...

Transforming Youth Sports Development Through Technology and Purpose “Only 7 percent of kids play in college.” That reality inspired Tim Livingston, former college basketball player and now CEO of Aces Nation, to rethink how youth sports should work. In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris Januszewski and Tim explore how passion, balance, and innovation can reshape the future of you...

Bridging the Enterprise AI Reality Gap “Lead with relationships.” In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, host Chris Januszewski sits down with Michelle Tinsley, CEO of Sciata, to talk about closing the gap between AI ambition and real-world results. Michelle shares her journey from Intel executive to startup founder and now leader of a thriving enterprise AI consulting firm. Her insights...

Ethical AI Technology That Helps Save Lives “Everybody needs a coach in life.” In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, host Chris Januszewski talks with Dustin Hillis, CEO of SafeSpace Global, about the future of ethical AI technology and how innovation can serve humanity instead of replacing it. From his early days breaking sales records in college to leading a global AI company, Dustin’...

Smarter E-Commerce Inventory Management Through AI “Every single brand has this problem.” In the latest episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris sits down with Fabricio Miranda, CEO of Flieber, to unpack how AI-driven e-commerce inventory management is transforming the way modern brands scale. Key Highlights • Solving one of retail’s biggest bottlenecks – inventory inefficiency• Building Fli...