Tech Scenes with Jeff James Martin

Welcome to a special throwback episode of Tech Scenes, where we meet up with CEOs, founders, and investors to learn what makes cities in the startup tech ecosystem thrive. In this episode, we revisit our time in Chicago with Troy Henikoff of MATH Venture Partners. Join us as we drop by the MATH Venture Partners office, stroll through the iconic 1871 coworking space, and take a ride through the cit...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we connect with Daniel Liebeskind, the innovative founder and CEO of Topia. Topia is a cutting-edge platform-as-a-service technology that enables real-time social interaction and spatial video chat inside customizable virtual worlds. Serving enterprises across education, AAA game studios, financial services, and software, Topia helps customers and employee...

Welcome to a special throwback episode of Tech Scenes, where we explore what makes tech founders and the cities they live in thrive. In this episode, originally aired on June 6th, 2018, we take a walk through Boulder, Colorado, with the legendary Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Foundry Group and Techstars. Brad Feld is a well-known serial entrepreneur, investor, and author of several influential books, i...

Welcome to Part Two of our drive with Brett Queener, Partner at Bonfire Ventures, on Tech Scenes Santa Barbara. In this episode, we delve deeper into Brett’s extensive knowledge and experience, focusing on the transformative power of AI, the importance of AI UX as a cognitive layer, and the critical aspects of successful board collaboration. Brett shares his insights on the evolving landscape of a...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we connect with Ben Foster, the Co-Founder of Prodify. With a rich background as a Chief Product Officer at leading companies like WHOOP, GoCanvas, and Opower, Ben brings a wealth of experience and insights into the pivotal role of product management in driving tech company success. Ben's career highlights include expanding teams and company valuations...

Join us for an episode of Tech Scenes Venice Beach, where we go for a ride with Edward Wilson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Impulsum Ventures. Ed and his team at Impulsum are on a mission to solve high-value problems for people and companies, driving cultural shifts toward a more positive future. Impulsum Ventures excels in product innovation and actively investing in new business concepts,...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we connect online with Kevin Lindbergh, a seasoned leader in driving operational excellence and revenue growth for venture-backed companies. As the Chief Operating Officer of ThalamusGME, Kevin leverages his extensive expertise in leadership, strategy, innovation, business development, and product marketing to refine go-to-market strategies and create exce...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Beverly Hills, we take a ride with Winter Mead, the founder and managing member of Coolwater Capital, an investment firm specializing in emerging managers and technology investments. Winter is also the author of the insightful book, "How To Raise A Venture Capital Fund," and operates Coolwater, an academy dedicated to training, building, and scaling emergin...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we connect with Brett Brohl, an investor who has dedicated his career to fostering innovation and supporting early-stage founders. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Bread and Butter Ventures, Brett shares his extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, where he invests in companies that are revolutionizing the world's food system, from robotics...

This is a Tech Scenes throwback from 2019 - Welcome to Tech Scenes by Collective Genius where we meet up with ceos, founders and investors to learn what makes cities in the startup tech ecosystem thrive. On this episode we meet up with Sam Yagan CEO of ShopRunner and take a spin through the former ShopRunner offices and head out for pizza at Lou Malnati's (because we are in Chicago). Along the...

Join us in this episode of Tech Scenes in Glendale, California as we explore the world of healthcare technology with Jay Ackerman, the CEO of Reveleer. A growth-oriented leader with a passion for rapidly scaling SaaS and tech-enabled services companies, Jay shares his expertise on seizing market opportunities and building great teams aligned with a clear vision. Reveleer, at the forefront of healt...

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we sit down with Dr. Aasim Saeed, Founder and CEO of Amenities Health—a pioneering digital membership platform dedicated to transforming the patient experience in healthcare systems. Dr. Saeed, with a robust background combining clinical expertise, consulting prowess at McKinsey, and technology entrepreneurship, discusses the vision behind Amenities Health...

Join us on this episode of Tech Scenes Santa Barbara as we sit down with Brett Queener, a seasoned veteran in the SaaS industry and a partner at Bonfire Ventures in Santa Monica. With a rich history at some of the fastest-growing SaaS companies, including Siebel Systems and Salesforce.com, Brett brings a wealth of experience and insights into the world of venture capital and startup growth. In thi...

Tune in for a special online edition of Tech Scenes Unplugged with Anne Hallock, Chief Revenue Officer of the cutting-edge ecommerce fulfillment company, Flowspace. Recently recognized as one of the most innovative companies of the year by Fast Company, Flowspace is redefining the landscape of ecommerce and retail fulfillment. In this enlightening episode, Anne shares her journey at Flowspace, det...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes, where we're diving into the world of Brian Mac Mahon, the founder behind Expert Dojo, the leading early-stage startup accelerator in Southern California. Broadcasting from Santa Monica, Brian is redefining the startup landscape through empowerment and strategic investment. With a significant footprint in the startup ecosystem, Expert Dojo has catapult...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes, where today, we're diving into the world of Matt Kozlov, the Managing Director of Techstars LA, Healthcare, and Space. Operating from the bustling hub of Los Angeles, California, Matt is at the forefront of seeding and nurturing startups that are poised to revolutionize sectors like Health Tech, Deep Tech, PropTech, Ecommerce, and B2B SaaS. With an im...

Welcome to another episode of Tech Scenes, where we're bringing you insights from Venice Beach, California. Today, we have the pleasure of going for a ride with Minnie Ingersoll, Partner at TenOneTen Ventures, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm deeply embedded in the tech ecosystem of Los Angeles. Minnie's journey is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit that drives innovatio...

Welcome to a new episode of Tech Scenes, where we meet Tarek Waked, founding partner of Type One Ventures, right in the heart of Malibu, California. Type One Ventures, inspired by the Kardashev scale, supports innovative teams challenging the norm with technology that has the potential to advance human civilization, focusing on space, AI, and deeptech. Operating from Los Angeles, CA, with an offic...

This episode of Tech Scenes, set in the picturesque Malibu, California, showcases Adam Dole's profound impact on the intersection of technology, healthcare, and social good. As a co-founder of Bento, Adam is at the helm of a mission-driven venture aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of Americans by addressing social determinants of health. Bento's innovative platform connects those...

Join us on this episode of Tech Scenes as we go for a ride in Costa Mesa, California, with Carey Ransom. Carey is a well-known leader in the tech and venture capital landscape. As the Managing Director at BankTech Ventures and the Founder of Operate, Carey is at the forefront of driving and funding innovation. In this episode, we talk about the lessons learned from managing Operate and their 30 po...