The Tech Leader's Playbook

In this week's episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Kevin Marcus, the Co-founder and CTO of Versium. They dive into critical topics, including the end of third-party cookies, the "dirty data problem," the impact of AI on data technology, and much more. Tune in to gain insights from a seasoned tech leader passionate about transforming data into a...

Welcome to another episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook. This week, host Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Douglas Squirrel, a technology virtuoso with 40 years of coding experience and 20 years of leading software teams. Douglas's expertise lies in transforming technology organizations through the power of conversations and productive conflict. He is also the co-author of the book "Ag...

In this week's eye-opening episode, Avetis sits down with the dynamic Adrian Koehler, a revered leadership coach known for his transformational work with founders and high-performance teams. Dive deep into the realms of leadership, personal engagement, and the intricacies of busting common myths that hold leaders back. Key Takeaways: The Essence of Leadership: Adrian sheds light on his approac...

In this enlightening episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, host Avetis Antaplyan sits down with the tech industry's luminary, Dave Sobel. Dive deep into the world of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), unravel the nuances of working with top tech vendors, and get an insider's perspective on the ever-evolving IT landscape. What you'll learn in this episode: The Entrepreneurial Drive:...

In this week's episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, our host Avetis Antaplyan sits down with renowned speaker, IT expert, and best-selling author, Jeff Ton. With a wealth of experience spanning 35 years, Jeff occupies a unique intersection of technology and people, inspiring leadership and innovation across the IT industry. The conversation delves into Jeff's philosophy of leadership...

In this insightful episode of the Tech Leader's Playbook, co-host Nickolas Natali sits down with our very own Avetis Antaplyan, co-founder of Hireclout. Together, they explore the complexities and opportunities in the world of investment and M&A from the perspective of a tech leader. Avetis provides his unique insights into various forms of investments, ranging from real estate and angel i...

Welcome to a special crossover episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook. In this episode, we bring you a unique conversation from The Nickolas Natali Show, where our own Avetis Antaplyan dives into the genesis of Hireclout, shares his distinct hiring philosophy, and discusses his investment strategies. In this episode, you'll discover: The Birth of Hireclout: Avetis takes us back to the begin...

Welcome to a special edition of The Tech Leader's Playbook. In this episode, host Avetis Antaplyan curates the top insights shared by our esteemed guests from the past nine episodes, offering a goldmine of information for tech leaders and enthusiasts alike. This episode features: Leadership strategies from an NBA Assistant Coach: Discover unique perspectives on leadership and team-building fro...

Welcome to another informative episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, where our hosts Avetis Antaplyan and Nickolas Natali delve into one of the most effective, yet often overlooked strategies to grow your business - referrals. In this episode, Avetis and Nickolas discuss: The power of referrals in business growth. How leveraging your existing network can lead to exponential business growth an...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook. Today, we sit down with Cormac Twomey, a seasoned tech leader with vast experience from giants like eHarmony and OpenTable. In this episode, Cormac shares his captivating journey from being a software engineer to a successful CTO, navigating the complex tech landscape and the numerous challenges he faced along the way. We d...

In this enriching episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan is joined by guest Scott Anderson , an executive coach and the founder of DoubleDare. They delve into the crucial topic of burnout — how to recognize it, overcome it, prevent it, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Recognizing Burnout: Scott offers insight into the signs and symptom...

On this insightful episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, host Avetis Antaplyan sits down with special guest Rex Kalamian , the Lead Assistant Coach for the Detroit Pistons. They deep dive into the traits that make a successful leader, how to navigate through adversity, the importance of mental toughness, and the art of team building. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Leadership: Rex shares his...

In the fourth episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan welcomes special guest Hayk Mamajanyan, an experienced merger and acquisition lawyer. They discuss the critical role that startup lawyers play in the tech industry and offer valuable advice on how to navigate this important professional relationship. Key Highlights: How to work with a start-up/merger & acquisition lawyer: Ha...

In this riveting episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, hosts Avetis Antaplyan and Nickolas Natali discuss the emerging trends in tech recruiting, with a particular focus on the role of artificial intelligence (AI). They explore how AI is disrupting the tech recruiting landscape and share insights on its optimal usage and potential pitfalls. Key Highlights: How AI Is Disrupting Tech Recruiting...

In the second episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, hosts Avetis Antaplyan and Nickolas Natali delve into a topical issue impacting many tech companies: layoffs. They discuss the effects of layoffs on company culture and provide insights into why tech companies are laying off so many people. Key Highlights: How do layoffs affect company culture? The hosts explore the immediate and long-term i...

In the first episode of the Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan and co-host Nickolas Natali discuss building a foundation for a successful tech business. They dive into Avetis's entrepreneurial journey to starting HIRECLOUT, one of the fastest-growing tech companies on the Inc. 5000 list. Key Highlights: Avetis's Entrepreneurial Journey to starting HIRECLOUT: Avetis shares his per...