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Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Discover the transformative journey of Apple devices in the enterprise world with our guest, Jason Dettbarn CEO at Addigy, as he unveils the evolution from being sidelined gadgets to indispensable business tools. Apple products, once considered the underdogs in corporate environments, have now become central to meeting the stringent se...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Discover how AudioCodes became a pivotal force in the Microsoft ecosystem, navigating the shift from OCS and Skype for Business to a dominant position with Teams. Ivan from AudioCodes shares the company’s journey from media gateways and session border controllers to AI-driven innovations and conversational AI contact centers. Tune in f...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Ever wondered how AI and automation can revolutionize your business operations? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Deluxe, who share their experiences in transforming Deluxe into a modern payments and data powerhouse. Learn how they navigated the complexities of managing a vast client portfolio and implemented groundbreaking...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com What makes healthcare such a prime target for cyberattacks, and how can we protect sensitive health information without burdening medical staff? In our latest episode, we promise to answer these questions with the expert insights of Joel Burleson-Davis, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Imprivata. Joel reveals the high stakes inv...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Unlock the secrets of cutting-edge managed cybersecurity with our special guest, Teresa Lanowitz, Chief Evangelist of Level Blue. Join us as Teresa takes us through the pioneering journey of Level Blue, aiming to transform managed security services. Discover how the company's three-pronged approach—cybersecurity consulting, manage...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Curious about how a food processing technology company from Vietnam transformed into a global tech powerhouse? You'll be amazed as Hieu from FPT Software takes us through his fascinating journey and the incredible growth of FPT. From his student days in Vietnam and the US to a 17-year career that saw FPT grow from 2,000 to 30,000...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Ever wondered how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape and revolutionizing the autonomous vehicle industry? Join us for a captivating discussion with the CMO of Applied Intuition Surbhi Agarwal, as she takes us through her extraordinary career journey from developing the first Xbox One chip to spearheading marketing for AI-driven ve...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Prepare to unlock the secrets behind the AI-driven transformation of the network services industry with insights from Dave Ward, Lumen's CTO and Chief Product Officer. Discover how Lumen is laying the groundwork for the AI economy by developing advanced fiber connectivity solutions that meet the surging bandwidth demands of AI dat...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Discover how Nintex is transforming businesses with cutting-edge automation and workflow solutions in our latest episode featuring insights from Nintex's product and engineering lead. We'll uncover how AI and generative AI are redefining process automation, making sophisticated software creation accessible to everyone, even t...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Ever wondered how your internet connection could be faster and more reliable? Join me in a conversation with Bryan Darr, VP of Government Affairs at Ookla, as we explore the cutting-edge tools and technologies making this possible. Bryan walks us through the incredible journey of Ookla, their acquisition of Mosaic, and the global impac...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Unlock the secrets of how Microsoft is leading the charge in making AI accessible to everyone with our special guest, Ashley, a data and AI evangelist straight from the heart of Silicon Valley. Discover Microsoft's groundbreaking efforts to empower small and medium-sized businesses through tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot. Ashley...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com What if you could revolutionize your IT service management with just a few clicks? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Avi, a visionary in IT service management, as we explore the cutting-edge integration of generative AI. With over two decades of tech experience, including founding a machine learning company and leading at L...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Ever wondered why hybrid unified communications are becoming the go-to solution for organizations across various industries? Join us as we sit down with Eric Hanson, Chief Marketing Officer at Mitel, to uncover the secrets behind their innovative hybrid cloud strategies. Learn how Mitel's recent acquisition of Unify has propelled...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com How does a financial industry professional pivot to leading one of the pioneering companies in cloud communications? Learn from Lilia Yeghiazaryan,  the CEO and co-founder of Dexatel, as she shares her transformative journey from the banking sector to steering a groundbreaking CPaaS company. Through personal experiences and a shared vi...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Unlock the secrets to effective B2B public relations with our latest guest, PR expert Michelle, who shares her extensive experience and insights on the subject. Discover how to integrate PR seamlessly into your marketing strategy and the importance of collaboration between PR, marketing, and social media teams. We'll break down th...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Unlock the future of healthcare communication with Nate from QuickBlox as he takes us through his groundbreaking journey from SMS services to creating a real-time communication platform tailored specifically for healthcare. Discover how QuickBlox has transformed to offer HIPAA-compliant messaging, video calling, and file sharing, all e...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Unlock the secrets to successful B2B PR with industry veteran Michelle, our guest for this episode. Michelle, a former journalist turned PR consultant, shares her incredible journey from working with tech giants like HP and Adobe to focusing on B2B clients. Learn how PR plays a crucial role in building and maintaining a company's...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Join us as we explore an inspiring and transformative journey with Zach from Vytrak. Growing up with severe asthma and later serving as a trauma medic, Zach's personal experiences unveiled the significant gaps in reactive healthcare. His mission to shift to a proactive healthcare model led to the creation of Vytrak, a groundbreaki...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Unlock the secrets to the future of work with AI and automation in this illuminating episode featuring Tomas, the visionary CEO of Rossum. Discover how Tomas's journey from AI scientist to co-founding Rossum led to a groundbreaking approach in business-to-business communication through intelligent document processing. Learn how Ro...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com What if the future of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) could revolutionize our world? Join us as we explore this exciting frontier with Adam Price from Spirent. Adam takes us through the groundbreaking PNT X platform, a sixth-generation simulator designed to address the growing complexities in PNT technology. We dive into the...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Unlock the secrets behind AI-driven search capabilities with Bernadette Nixon, CEO of Algolia, as she takes us on a journey through the company's impact on industries like e-commerce, media, and SaaS. Learn how Algolia's mission to simplify the search experience has evolved, employing artificial intelligence to understand use...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Ever wondered how cloud communications can transform your business? Get ready to master the landscape of unified communications with insights from William Rubio, Chief Revenue Officer at CallTower. This episode promises to enrich your knowledge on the evolution of Microsoft's voice solutions, the power of Operator Connect, and the...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Can browser-based interactions revolutionize customer support? In this episode, we sit down with Nagesh Challa, the visionary behind Loookit and co-founder of Waagu, to uncover how his groundbreaking digital-first solution is transforming customer communication across banking, healthcare, and construction industries. With no need for a...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Ever wondered how you can turn an old computer into a life-changing opportunity for someone in need? We sit down with Dylan, the brilliant mind behind Computers for People, to uncover his incredible journey from a high school student refurbishing old PCs to leading a groundbreaking nonprofit tackling the e-waste crisis. Dylan talks abo...

Interested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.com Ready to uncover the future of AI in MedTech? Join us as we promise a deep dive into groundbreaking innovations and actionable insights. Featuring Pravin from FPT Corporation, Patricia Black from Cardinal Peak, and clinician innovator Gopal, we're bringing you a front-row seat to a game-changing discussion. Pravin sets the stage w...