The Tech Leader's Playbook

In this compilation episode of the Tech Leaders Playbook, the conversation dives into the multifaceted aspects of leadership, including the benefits of mastermind groups, the role of a Chief of Staff, and the importance of adaptability in high-pressure situations. The guests discuss the significance of authentic leadership, trust, and self-worth, while also addressing the challenges of perfectioni...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan and Sath Datla explore the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, particularly in precision medicine and drug discovery. They discuss the challenges faced by the healthcare industry, the ethical considerations surrounding AI, and the importance of transparency. Sath shares his personal journey into the tech world and emphasizes...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, explore the fascinating world of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) with Timothy Busbice, a visionary in robotics and neuroscience. From emulating biological nervous systems to creating autonomous drones, Timothy shares groundbreaking insights into the future of robotics and the challenges of current AI. Learn how AGI could revolutionize industries...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan and Borja Cuan discuss the evolving landscape of work, particularly the dynamics of remote work versus traditional office settings. They explore themes of productivity, honesty in work motivations, the importance of loyalty and patience in career development, and the necessity of self-promotion in professional growth. The discussion a...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan and Tony Safoian discuss the importance of storytelling in sales, the journey from immigrant roots to becoming an industry leader, and the balance between having a big heart and being ruthless in business. They explore the challenges of scaling a company, the significance of hiring exceptional talent, and the necessity of a strong sal...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan speaks with Sean Languedoc, CEO of Outforce, about the complexities of outsourcing in the tech industry. They discuss the importance of having a solid AI strategy, the challenges of hiring data scientists without sufficient data, and the critical balance between quality, speed, and price in outsourcing. Sean shares insights on how to...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan interviews Tiffany Houser, a seasoned executive coach and founder of Evolve. Tiffany shares her unexpected journey into leadership coaching, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in leadership and how it can drive personal and professional growth. Through transformative coaching experiences, she illustrates how leaders can overco...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan speaks with Lawrence Eta, a seasoned global technology leader, about his journey from Nigeria to becoming the CTO of Toronto and his transition to Saudi Arabia. They discuss the importance of empowering leadership, navigating the complexities of public service, and the differences in governance and decision-making between democratic a...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan interviews Hamlet Azarian, founder and CEO of Azarian Growth Agency. They discuss the importance of identifying gaps in business and surrounding oneself with the right talent. Hamlet shares his journey into growth marketing, emphasizing the significance of data-driven strategies and understanding ROI in marketing budgets. The conversa...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Chad L Brown shares his journey from being a struggling media production company owner to becoming a leadership engagement expert. He discusses the importance of taking responsibility as a leader, embracing discomfort for growth, and the significance of having difficult conversations. Chad introduces the 'Shit Hors D'oeuvre Principle' to illustrate ho...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Matthew Pollard, known as The Rapid Growth Guy, shares his journey from struggling introvert to successful consultant. He emphasizes the importance of creating a unique message and conveying passion and mission through storytelling. He challenges the misconception that introverts can't sell and highlights successful introverted salespeople. Matthew al...

James Lawrence, founder and CEO of Happy Companies, shares his journey and leadership philosophy. He emphasizes the importance of building things and the combination of art and science in creating. James dropped out of college to start his first company and learned the value of taking different paths. He discusses his background in tech and the challenges he faced in building software. James highl...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Geoffrey Huck, a former software engineer turned public speaking coach, shares his personal journey of overcoming social anxiety and fear of public speaking. He emphasizes the importance of communication skills for tech leaders and offers strategies for becoming more confident in public speaking. Geoffrey also discusses the misconceptions about presen...

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, former Amazon executive and author John Rossman discusses his leadership journey and the crucial role of calculated risk-taking in driving enterprise growth. Drawing from his experience at Amazon and his books, The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership, Rossman shares insights on fostering innovation, maintaining velocity, and avoiding the pitfalls of inc...

In this compilation episode of the Tech Leaders Playbook, the conversation revolves around the benefits and challenges of digital transformation and product management. The key themes include the impact of digital transformation on individuals and organizations, the role of product managers in driving innovation, and the importance of simplicity and customer-centricity in product development. The...

Sarosh Waghmar, the founder of Spotnana, shares his origin story and the journey of building a travel as a service platform. He started as a consultant and became obsessed with frequent flyer miles, which led him to launch a Yahoo News group called Spotnana. He then started Spotnana as a business class discounted travel agency and eventually pivoted to building a platform for the travel industry....

Chris Dowell, an award-winning digital transformation executive, discusses the importance and urgency of digital transformation in organizations. He emphasizes that digital transformation is not just about technology, but about cultural change. Chris explains that organizations need to empower their frontline employees and flatten their structures to enable faster decision-making and responsivenes...

In this episode of the Tech Leader’s Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan interviews Eugene Cherny, an experienced product executive. They discuss Eugene's journey from engineering to product management, the challenges of product management, and the importance of hiring the right people. They also touch on the differences between ad tech companies, the role of AI and machine learning in ad tech, and the...

Matt Higgins, author of Burn the Boats, shares his journey from a high school dropout to a successful entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of taking risks and burning the boats, eliminating retreat as a way to fully commit to your goals. He also discusses the concept of privilege and how it has played a role in his life. Higgins highlights the value of leverageable assets and making the next...

In this episode, Avetis Antaplyan interviews Gail Casper, a two-time TED speaker and sales expert. They discuss Gail's journey in sales, the importance of customization in sales training, and the challenges of selling in different industries. They also talk about the role of networking and referrals in sales, the systematic attitude development technique, and the key qualities to look for when...

Christian Espinosa, a cybersecurity expert and founder of Blue Goat Cyber, shares his journey from a challenging childhood to building successful cybersecurity companies. He emphasizes the importance of leadership skills and self-leadership in both the military and business world. Christian discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape, highlighting the need for companies to prioritize fundamenta...

Christopher Dedeyan, a professional speaker and peak performance coach, shares his journey of overcoming dyslexia and ADHD to become a successful entrepreneur and speaker. He emphasizes the importance of energy in all aspects of life and provides tips for enhancing energy levels, such as prioritizing sleep, engaging in daily activities, and maintaining a healthy diet. Dedeyan also discusses the si...

Chip Conley, a visionary leader in the hospitality industry, shares his journey from founding a boutique hotel company to redefining the guest experience at Airbnb. He then discusses his transition to creating the Modern Elder Academy, a midlife wisdom school. Chip emphasizes the importance of intergenerational collaboration and the need to create workplaces that value the contributions of all gen...

Emily Sander shares her journey from being a C-suite executive to becoming an ICF certified leadership coach. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability and agility in leadership, as well as the need to let go of perfectionism. Emily also discusses the role of a chief of staff and the key differences between a chief of staff and an executive assistant. She provides insights on effective leaders...

AI is here to make people more efficient, not replace them. Leadership is leadership, regardless of industry. Motivating intrinsically motivated people is more effective than trying to motivate unmotivated people. Entrepreneurship and leadership are challenging and often thankless. Staying power and risk-taking are important qualities for success. Radical candor and deep connections with people ar...