The Iferia Techcast

The "lone genius" is a myth. Telle Whitney, co-founder of the Grace Hopper Celebration and former CEO of the Anita Borg Institute, reveals how to "Reboot Tech Culture" to drive true innovation and create environments where diverse teams thrive. With decades of experience as a computer scientist and executive leader, Telle unpacks the systemic issues that cause brilliant teams t...

Did you know patient harm is the third leading cause of death? Dr. Julie Siemers, a trauma flight nurse turned patient safety expert, reveals the "broken systems" within hospitals that lead to preventable harm and how better design can save lives. With four decades of experience, Dr. Julie shares critical insights from her intense career, from helicopter flight nurse to ICU. She unpacks...

Can nature truly heal burnout in the tech world? Clara Schroeder, eco-therapist and author of "Re-Nature," shares how connecting with the natural world is a powerful antidote to stress and a secret weapon for mental resilience, even for high-achieving leaders. Clara, who recovered from a traumatic brain injury, reveals the profound scientific basis for nature's impact on our cognitiv...

The dentist is afraid of the dentist? Dr. Hassan Al Maghazchi, founder of Smiland Dental, reveals how he's transforming the patient experience by blending cutting-edge technology with deep patient comfort, even for those with extreme dental anxiety. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Hassan details the modern "tech stack" of a dental office, from paperless CRM systems and digital...

Welcome to The Iferia TechCast with Audrey Wiggins, known as the Tech Diva! She's a seasoned brand strategist, entrepreneur, and host of the Tech Diva Biz Talks podcast. With over 30 years of experience in marketing and digital communications, Audrey helps entrepreneurs and organizations elevate visibility, build trust, and boost sales through smart, tech-forward strategies. In this episode, A...

Welcome to The Iferia TechCast with Kara Williams, a Tech Simplifier & Business Strategist who helps successful entrepreneurs replace complex tech stacks with one simple system. With over 15 years in the online business space, Kara has helped more than 600 business owners streamline their operations, cut costs, and build automated systems for scalable growth. She's also the creator of the Proo...

Welcome to The Iferia TechCast with Dr. Oluwole Babatunde, a physician-scientist, psychiatrist, and epidemiologist whose personal journey is a master class in resilience. Orphaned as a child in Nigeria, he made a conscious decision to live with purpose, leading him to earn a PhD in the US, publish over 60 peer-reviewed papers, and become a chief resident in psychiatry. He's also the author of...

Welcome to The Iferia TechCast with Gretchen Schoser, co-host of an award-winning mental health podcast and a dedicated advocate for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. As a suicide attempt survivor, Gretchen powerfully combines her rich tech background with personal experience to inspire and empower. At 61, she created a company that champions resilience and growth, proving it's never too...

Welcome Sebastian Fenelon to The Iferia TechCast, a founder building at the intersection of AI, privacy, and global opportunity. He's the mind behind IntraOS, a privacy-first operating system for AI that runs locally on your device, and several other platforms empowering communities. Born in Haiti and now a tech entrepreneur, his journey is a powerful story of resilience and purpose-driven inn...

Welcome Eugene Gershman to The Iferia TechCast. A real estate developer with a compelling story of growth and resilience, Eugene scaled his operation to over $30M in annual volume, then faced a market shift requiring a strategic rebuild. His motto: "Don't sell your land, develop it," drives partnerships to unlock land value. In this episode, Eugene shares profound resilience lessons...

Join us on The Iferia Techcast with Carla Johnson, a renowned innovation architect helping companies like Amazon and Intel break free from status quo thinking. With a background spanning electrical engineering to authoring 10 books, Carla champions the idea that innovation is everyone's business. In this episode, Carla redefines innovation and reframes the AI conversation, positioning humans a...

Meet Eric Garrison, founder, CEO, and CTO of WTE Solutions, a tech leader with over 25 years of experience. His journey didn't start in a server room, but in his father's laundromat, troubleshooting washers and dryers. From there, he built his skills, even leaving a dream job running the online division for Marvel Comics to start his own company. In this episode, Eric shares how his early...

Discover the extraordinary potential of marine phytoplankton with David Hunter, founder of Global Phytoplankton. Nearly two decades ago, David witnessed these microscopic organisms profoundly change someone's health when nothing else worked. This pivotal moment sparked a journey to bring the ocean's tiniest plants to human and animal wellness. In this episode, David shares his compelling s...

Can science and faith truly coexist? Doug Ell, an MIT graduate in math and physics, former atheist, and prominent attorney, shares his 30-year personal quest reconciling science and God, not in spite of the evidence, but because of it. Using the same analytical rigor from his legal and scientific careers, Doug explores the evidence that profoundly shifted his perspective. He dives into the incredi...

How can writers ethically leverage AI without losing their unique voice? Dr. Rhonda Lawson, a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant turned award-winning author and literary strategist, shares her expert insights on engineering a new future for storytelling. With over 30 years of experience and having helped nearly 1,000 authors, Dr. Lawson blends military discipline with creative passion. She reveals...

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Teddy Bloom, an Engineering Technician with the New Mexico Department of Transportation and an endurance athlete who cycled over 3,700 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Washington Monument for his "Ride for Rights" peaceful protest. In this captivating episode, Teddy shares how his engineering background prepared him for the logistical and m...

Join us for a compelling conversation with Sara Gallagher, President of The Persimmon Group and creator of the popular "Big Dumb Question" newsletter. A recognized expert in PMO leadership and strategy execution, Sara helps leaders and teams translate ambitious strategies from PowerPoint into real-world results. In this episode, Sara shares her unique approach to unsticking clogged proje...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Priyanshu Jha, a Senior Engineering Manager at Atlassian, with over 12 years of experience building AI-powered, secure, and enterprise-scale systems at tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Atlassian. Priyanshu offers a front-row seat to the massive shifts in tech, from the cloud revolution to the current AI race. In this episode, Priyanshu shares the...

Explore the surprising parallels between dentistry and structural engineering with Dr. Edward Feinberg, a distinguished dentist with over 40 years of practice and director of the ONWARD program. Trained by his father, a pioneer in full-mouth reconstruction, Dr. Feinberg advocates for evidence-based crown and bridgework techniques that prioritize longevity and tooth preservation over extraction. In...

Join us for an engaging conversation with brothers Steven and Howard Silverstein, the innovative minds behind CLiX Fueling! Steven, a lifelong boater and entrepreneur, partnered with Howard, a seasoned product engineer, to tackle a pervasive and environmentally damaging problem: fuel spills during boat refueling. In this episode, they share the "aha!" moment that led to CLiX, born from a...

Embark on an incredible journey with Manuj Aggarwal, a global AI thought leader, elite technology consultant, and business mentor. From earning $2 a day in a factory in rural India to having his work recognized by President Obama and Bill Gates, Manuj's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of technology. In this episode, Manuj shares the pivotal moment he discovered...

Prepare to be inspired by Jason Dietrich, a Science Communication Specialist at SSAI and a certified STEM educator championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Jason shares his incredible personal journey, from navigating hyperlexia and autism in early education to finding profound empowerment through STEM – transforming it from an "island" to a "highway" of opportu...

Join us with Raj Singh, VP of Product at Mozilla and a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful startup acquisitions (Tempo AI by Salesforce, Pulse by Mozilla). With deep real-world expertise in AI product management and startup growth, Raj shares his unique approach to identifying truly promising product ideas – often by solving his own frustrations. In this episode, Raj dives into his journe...

Meet Dan Goodstein, "The Business Therapist," a seasoned coach and corporate guru with over 20 years of experience guiding companies from startups to Fortune 500 giants. Dan cuts through the hype around AI and the future of work, specializing in go-to-market strategies and sales acceleration for tech companies. In this insightful episode, Dan unpacks the common ailments plaguing tech fir...

Join us for a masterclass in marketing and sales with Chris Smith, USA Today bestselling author of "The Conversion Code," a required text at Johns Hopkins and NYU. Chris, co-founder of Inc. 500 SaaS platform Curaytor and former C-level executive at DotLoop, reveals how he organically scaled businesses to eight figures by blending old-school sales wisdom with cutting-edge digital strategy...