Solving for Tomorrow: Tales from the Tech Frontier

In this episode, Brian sits down with Mike Zeppieri, Vice President of Emerging Technology at Skanska, to explore how construction is evolving through a wave of quiet but powerful innovation. From drones and 3D coordination models to AI copilots and the resurgence of sustainable materials like mass timber, Mike shares how his background in the military and aerospace informs a systems-driven approa...

In this episode, Brian talks with Tobias Kraft, Co-Founder and CEO at  Teren, about how AI-powered environmental twins are reshaping our ability to predict and mitigate natural disaster risk. With firsthand experience surviving wildfires and a deep background in geospatial data systems, Tobias now leads efforts to digitize Earth's terrain and make climate intelligence actionable. The conversation...

In this episode, Brian talks with Dr. Spencer Schaefer, CTO of Lunar Analytics and former Chief AI Officer for a federal agency, about deploying agentic AI to solve some of healthcare’s most entrenched challenges. With 25+ years at the VA and deep experience across clinical informatics, enterprise architecture, and AI governance, Spencer now leads innovation in automated claims processing, agentic...

In this episode, Brian speaks with Aaron Horowitz, Founder and CEO of Empath Labs, about how innovative technology can shape the future of pediatric care. Drawing from his background  In creative design and personal experience with chronic illness, Aaron leads the development of interactive therapeutic devices—like robotic ducks and AI-enhanced teddy bears—that support children through cancer, dia...

In this episode, Brian talks with Matt Casella, President of Richtech Robotics, about the engineering and systems thinking behind automation in hospitality. With a background in finance and restaurant operations, Matt now leads the development of robots like Adam, a dual-arm, AI-enabled humanoid built to work seamlessly alongside people as a barista and mixologist. The conversation explores: The t...

In this insightful episode, Brian chats with Tony Campbell, Vice President of SRE and Platform Engineering at iManage. With a career spanning Google, Microsoft, and HubSpot, Tony has spent years at the intersection of AI, robotics, and software engineering—bringing a deep understanding of what it takes to build and scale modern technology. The discussion explores the evolution of software developm...

In this insightful episode, Brian chats with Vall Herard, CEO of Saifr.ai, a Fidelity Labs company.  The discussion explores how Saifr.ai leverages advanced AI models to enhance content compliance and detect risks in the financial sector. Vall describes how the technology ensures financial content aligns with regulations, addressing compliance and identifying potential bad actors.  The conversatio...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Martin Goodson, CEO and Chief Scientist of Evolution AI, to discuss his journey into the field of data science and AI, the evolution of AI methodologies, and the future challenges and opportunities.  Martin shares insights into his childhood fascination with AI, his professional path, and the development of machine learning technologies at Evolution AI. The di...

In this episode, Brian chats with Amit Ganjoo, CEO and Founder of ANRA Technologies.  Amit's journey is packed with over 20 years of excitement in aviation, telecom, and wireless. From building his own airplane as a passion project to working with the U.S. Department of Defense on cutting-edge drone technology, Amit has done it all.  They dive into how he got started in aviation, the thrill of con...

In this episode, Brian sits down with Russ d’Sa, Founder and CEO of LiveKit. Russ is the co-founder and CEO of LiveKit, the network backbone for multimodal AI applications like ChatGPT and Character.ai. He started his first company in the 2007 batch of YC and was the 30th engineer at Twitter. Russ shares candid stories about his initial rejection from YC, and how persistence led to eventual accept...

On this episode of Solving For Tomorrow, we welcome Andrew Winter, CEO of Eflex Energy. Andrew shares his broader journey into technology, beginning with a Commodore VIC-20, and reflects on the evolution of programming and the importance of foundational learning. The discussion explores leveraging AI and large language models for problem-solving. Andrew introduces Eflex, a company revolutionizing...

Welcome to Solving For Tomorrow: Tales from the Tech Frontier! In our first episode, we sit down with Daniel Theobald, Founder and CEO of Mekable, Founder and Chairman of Vecna Robotics, and Co-founder and President of MassRobotics.  Daniel shares his journey into engineering, driven by creativity and a strong influence from his non-technical father. He discusses the importance of being hands-on,...

“I don't just think about writing software. I think about solving big problems. Software just happens to be the hammer we hit the nail with.” -Brian Geisel Welcome to Solving for Tomorrow: Tales from the Tech Frontier , the show about solving the universe’s biggest problems with technology. On this show, host Brian Geisel talks to some of the most innovative minds at the cutting edge of software,...