Tech Leader Talk

On this episode, Mark Kerzner and I talk about his current work in artificial intelligence. Mark is an expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He is a c o-founder of Elephant Scale - a training and consulting company for Big Data, AI, and Machine Learning. Mark is also a co-foun der of Scaia AI. " Technology changes, but people and relationships often stay the same....

On this episode, I have a great conversation with Josh Millet . Josh the founder and CEO of Criteria, which is a pre-employment assessment company with a simple goal: to help organizations make better hires. Josh founded Criteria in 2006 with a vision to create a pre-employment testing service that would make the highest quality employee assessment tools accessible to companies of all sizes. He ha...

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Sonci Perez . Sonci has founded multiple tech companies and is currently working to help companies change their interaction with customers through fast technology that delivers exceptional experiences. She is a Co-Founder of Quala.io, which is a frontline intelligence platform for B2B SaaS companies that helps them better serve and retain custo...

In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of performing an assessment of your systems for identifying and protecting the most valuable inventions created in your organization. I discuss a 5-step approach to assess your current systems and procedures. I also talk about how to develop a plan to improve those systems and procedures over the next 12 months. Listen to this episode so you unders...

On this episode, Ginny Foster and I discuss robotics, industrial automation, and safety issues related to robots. Ginny is an Electrical Engineer who helps people scale manufacturing operations with robotics.   She serves as Market Development Manager at Neff Power, an industrial automation distributor and robotics partner with locations across the United States. Ginny has a degree in Electrical E...

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Lisa Duerre . Lisa is a former Silicon Valley executive on a mission: She ignites leaders in the tech world to get fantastic resu lts, build high-performing teams, and be present for the moments that matter without burning out . Lisa has worked in various roles, such as a CEO, Executive Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Leadership Advisor, Podcast H...

On this episode, I have a great conversation with Chris Hood . Chris is a S trategist, a thought leader, and an author with 35 years of experience in business development and digital transformation. He currently works at Google as the Head of Business Innovation & Strategy. Chris also teaches at Colorado Technical University and Southern New Hampshire University. His background includes a wide ran...

In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of identifying all inventions created throughout your organization. Identifying every invention created by your team is more complicated than simply asking, "W hat have you invented lately?" Invention identification is critical because you can't protect an invention if you don't first identify it. Listen to this episode so you understand how to ide...

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Andrew Butt .   Andrew has launched and grown several technology companies. He has also served on the Board of Directors for multiple companies.   Andrew it the co-founder and CEO of Enable, which is a cloud-based B2B (Business to Business) software tool for rebate management. Enable's software tool is used by d istributors, wholesalers , and m...

In this solo episode, I talk about patent filing deadlines that are important to tech companies and inventors. There are three important activities that automatically trigger a 12-month deadline in the United States for filing a patent application to protect your invention. In most situations, if you miss this deadline, you forfeit the ability to protect the invention. This often means your compet...

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Arthur Root .   Arthur is the founder of Nostra AI, an Artificial Intelligence marketing company that is utilized by a wide range of companies, from publicly traded companies to small businesses. Nostra has developed an easy-to-use content optimization system that uses AI to efficiently optimize web pages.   Arthur is knowledgeable about AI, ma...

On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Anu Shukla .   Anu is a serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of high-tech industry experience. She is an active angel investor personally supporting and investing in women and minority led enterprises.     Anu has founded and exited several software companies: ranging from a Fintech loyalty currency company to Adtech and marketing automat...

On this episode, I talk with Sam Fry and Richard Adams .   Sam works at the intersection of innovation, technology , and art. He works for a technology company during the day and speak s to artists about technology at night.   Richard describes himself as an a rtist, m usician, e ducator, and e merging t ech a rchitect . Sam and Richard host a podcast called TECHnique where they where talk to arti...

On today's podcast episode, I'm talking with Mike Geller, who is the Chief Technology Officer at Tegrita , a marketing technology consulting firm. He is also a co-author of the book " CMO to CRO – The revenue takeover by the next generation executive. " This book describes how an organizatio nal restr ucture, combined with effective technology, can exponentially increase a company's revenue.   Mik...

Listen in as Paul Ruppert and I talk about how he has scaled tech companies to $1 Billion and lessons he's learned from helping generate $400 Million in B2B enterprise sales. Paul also shares his experience with improving customer engagement. Paul is the CEO of Global Point View and provides strategic advice to tech companies on high-stakes sales and cross-border negotiation. Paul is a Harvard gra...

On this episode, Jeff Kushmerek and I talk about software startups and building customer success teams. Jeff has more than 20 years of experience with software startups. He started working as a developer in the 90's, and has been part of teams at Endeca (purchased by Oracle), Brightcove, and Virgin. While at Brightcove, Jeff started to notice the change from on-premise software to SaaS (Software a...

I n this episode, Marco Silva and I have a great discussion about artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. Marco lives in Portugal and is a Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft with many years of experience. As a Cloud Solution Architect, he challenges customers with new ideas and new ways to use cloud technologies. Marco has experience in Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, an...

I n this episode, I have a fun discussion with Shane Neely, who is a former laboratory scientist turned programmer. He has helped to author 11 scientific papers and build a cancer treatment software company. Today, Shane uses machine learning and artificial intelligence for everything from bioinformatics to art. He is particularly interested in AI for language generation, digital art, and other co...

Eric is a best selling author, speaker, and pragmatic futurist.  Eric is focused on addressing disruption by increasing the creative capacity of individuals, teams, and organizations to ignite change, innovation, and foster continuous growth.   Eric has an undergraduate degree in engineering, an MBA in Information Systems, and a Ph. D. in Global Leadership.   His doctoral work primarily explored c...

Shannon is a Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Catalyst Constellations.   She has over twenty years of experience working with startups, launching her own ventures, and driving innovation in the world's largest companies. She is a passionate thought leader about creating sustainable organizations in every sense of the word: for people, planet, and profit.   Shannon is a best-selling author of Move Fast, Br...

On this episode of Tech Leader Talk, Steve Shwartz have an interesting discussion about artificial intelligence, robots, and self-driving cars.     Steve is the author of "Evil Robots, Killer Computers, and Other Myths: The Truth About AI and the Future of Humanity" which was published in February by Fast Company Press.   Steve began his Artificial Intelligence career as a postdoctoral researcher...

On this episode, I have a fun discussion with Scott Christianson.    Scott is an Associate Teaching Professor of management at the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri.   Scott's interests are focused on the impact of emerging technology on society and human well-being.   Prior to joining the college, he was a business owner with decades of experience in videoconferencing tec...

On this episode, I have a valuable conversation with Kate DiLeo about her Brand Strategy Process for technology companies .   Kate believes that a brand is the path of least resistance to revenue and she's passionate about helping organizations create common ground with their customers.   She has worked with over 200 companies across 20 sectors, helping them create authentic brands that attract mo...

Now it's time for something completely different… On today's episode, I am being interviewed about my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code .   My friend Mike Wolpert is leading the interview as we discuss the book and details of my 3-step system that identifies and protects a tech company's most valuable inventions.   During the interview, I share my experience as a patent attorney working with h...

On this episode, I have a fun discussion with Vaclav Vincalek.    Vaclav is a technology entrepreneur, CTO, and technology advisor for startups and enterprises.   Vaclav helps companies strategize, innovate, and grow. His current focus is determining how to best deploy machine learning to support business objectives.   He is also exploring how visionary, forward-thinking companies can use quantum...