Consulting Spotlight

Introduction Alex Dukhovny discusses the intricacies of tech expense management. The importance of financial controls in cloud optimization. Insight into potential waste in enterprise expenses. Interview Alex's role at IntraTEM and their focus areas. Challenges in managing cloud and telecom expenses. The importance of robust policies and visibility. Presentation How cloud adoption impacts cost con...

Introduction James Leach's journey to founding Fortreum Importance of strategic risk-taking during the pandemic Aligning with the right partners for success Interview James's early entrepreneurial experiences The decision to bootstrap Fortreum Challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity compliance Presentation Navigating the U.S. public sector regulatory landscape The critical role of continuous...

Introduction Adnan Masood's journey from Green Dot to UST The role of AI in transforming industries Recorded live at Software Oasis AI Summit Interview Adnan's early experiences at Green Dot Transition to AI leadership at UST Importance of AI in software development Presentation AI's impact on the software development lifecycle Responsible AI and upskilling teams Challenges in regulated industries...

Introduction Antonio's journey from Spain to San Francisco Early influence of internet access in his career Transition from failures to founding BEM Interview Antonio's insight on trust over software Importance of human element in AI Learning from early business failures Presentation Production-ready AI system requirements Black box vs. glass box systems Human in the loop and its evolving role Pan...

Introduction Ashraf Kabir's journey from programming to AI consulting The role of narrative in AI transformations Recorded live at the Software Oasis AI Summit Interview Ashraf's career evolution at IBM and Visionet Key challenges companies face with AI Importance of aligning technology with business strategy Presentation Consumer behavior trends in e-commerce The impact of AI on business visibili...

Introduction - Ankit Pathak's early life in Indore, India. - Initial entrepreneurial ventures and challenges. - Founding Consultadd and Teampop. Interview - Discovering the execution problem in business. - The journey from consulting to AI innovation. - Insights into building a dual consulting and SaaS business. Presentation - Explanation of the AI employee revolution. - The shift from human adapt...

Introduction CES 2017 device showcase with Intel Quantum computing at UCLA NLP solutions in 2008 Interview Ryan's career journey Early AI and machine learning applications Staying ahead of the curve Presentation Avoiding 'pilot purgatory' The importance of data quality Real business value in AI Panel Q&A Real audience questions Challenges in AI adoption Practical use cases and ROI Ready to action...

Introduction Daniel's early career choices The lesson of taking responsibility Setting the stage for AI challenges Interview Daniel's journey from developer to founder The role of accountability in startups Learning beyond one's title Presentation Challenges of AI in enterprises Multidimensional problems of AI Importance of accountability Panel Q&A Audience questions on AI ownership Insights on ma...

Introduction Akhil’s transition from Google. Importance of solving real problems. Recorded live at Software Oasis AI Summit. Interview Akhil's journey to founding Krazimo. Transition from side projects to full-time entrepreneurship. Key lessons from early consulting experiences. Presentation Steps for deploying AI at scale. Importance of workflow understanding. Challenges of moving from demos to e...

Introduction - Maxwell's unique journey from music to technology. - The role of improvisation and experimentation in tech. - Overview of Monstarlab's approach to AI. Interview - Maxwell's early career and transition to IT. - His work on secure systems and digital signage. - The philosophy of AI as a discovery. Presentation - Historical patterns of discovery in technology. - AI as a general-purpose...

Introduction - Frank Meltke's journey from founding Contraco - Parallels between the internet boom and today's AI rush - Importance of balancing client work with business development Interview - Challenges of early entrepreneurship - Cultural differences in technology adoption - Lessons from the dot-com bubble Presentation - Failures of current AI projects - Importance of integrating AI with human...

Introduction - Scott Estill's unique career path - The role of management teams in value creation - Recorded live at Software Oasis AI Summit Interview - Scott's journey from finance to entrepreneurship - Key lessons learned in private equity - Importance of management teams over financial models Presentation - Evolution of value creation in private equity - From financial engineering to operation...

Introduction - Ravi Shankar's unique journey from tech to business - His role in shaping the Master Data Management market - Leading Denodo in data management and AI Interview - Transition from software development to business roles - Insights into product marketing and management - The significance of a tech background in a CMO role Presentation - Importance of trust in AI agents - Real-time data...

Introduction - Mitchell Feldman's journey from tech founder to AI marketing pioneer. - Highlights from his early successes including selling his first company. - Introduction to Jam7's AI-driven approach. Interview - Mitchell discusses his experience with early tech ventures. - The role of marketing in scaling businesses. - Insights on merging traditional and AI-driven marketing strategies. Presen...

Introduction - Mark's entry into process consulting - The influence of the Harvard Negotiation Project - The unexpected demand for Mark's expertise Interview - Founding Design Group International - The role of process consulting in leadership transitions - Balancing personal challenges with professional growth Presentation - The three turns of executive leadership - Importance of future value in b...

Introduction - Lukasz's journey from corporate to entrepreneurship - The discovery of systemic challenges in software - Setting the stage for optimizing team structures Interview - Lukasz's diverse international experiences - Transition from technology to system problem focus - Lessons from building technical teams Presentation - Common systemic issues in software development - Importance of owner...

Introduction Dustin’s path from coding bootcamp to C# .NET development and early Microsoft CRM work. Founding and selling a CRM consultancy, then launching Dynamic Consultants Group. The post‑COVID shift from partner‑to‑partner work to more direct customer “rescue” projects. Interview Why traditional hiring for 10–15‑year “experts” often failed inside his firm. Success with non‑traditional hires:...

Introduction - Ashley's journey from Kansas to California. - Her early career in finance and transition to tech. - Founding MelodyArc and the influence of her experiences. Interview - Ashley's path through various industries. - The role of teamwork in her entrepreneurial leap. - Early challenges in defining MelodyArc's value proposition. Presentation - Explanation of human-in-the-loop AI. - The di...

Sam Ryan is the CEO and co-founder of Floxy, a creative services company known for its innovative use of AI to streamline operations and enhance client experiences. With a background in computer science, Sam has been instrumental in pivoting Floxy during disruptive technological shifts. [00:00] Introduction to Sam Ryan and Floxy's journey [05:00] The inception of Floxy and its early challenges [10...

Rob Broadhead is the founder of RB Consulting, Inc., a firm specializing in helping organizations gain clarity before making significant technology decisions. With over 20 years in the consulting industry, Rob has extensive experience working with both large firms and startups, providing insights into project readiness and strategic growth. [00:00] Introduction to Rob Broadhead and RB Consulting [...

Ulf Arnetz is the founder and CEO of Howwe Technologies, a company dedicated to revolutionizing strategy execution for mid-size and large organizations. With a track record of founding and successfully exiting multiple fast-growing companies, Ulf brings a wealth of experience in aligning business strategy with execution. [00:00] Introduction to Ulf Arnetz and Howwe Technologies [02:30] Ulf's journ...

Dr. Diane Dye is the CEO of PeopleRisk Consulting, where she specializes in helping enterprise healthcare and tech leaders navigate the complexities of change management. With a unique background rooted in a family-run business, Diane brings a wealth of experience in aligning change strategies with organizational context. [00:00] Introduction to Dr. Diane Dye and her background [05:30] Growing up...

Renee Hastings is the President and CEO of Executive Help Now, a virtual assistance service agency. With a strong foundation in executive support and operations consulting, Renee has successfully scaled her business to support leaders globally. Her unique background and journey reflect her commitment to excellence and strategic growth. [00:00] Introduction to Renee Hastings and her unique backgrou...

Per Sjofors, known as the 'Price Whisperer,' is a pricing strategist and author who helps companies leverage pricing psychology to drive growth and profitability. With a diverse background in leading companies across different cultures and industries, Per brings a wealth of experience to his consulting practice. ### Show Notes [00:00] Introduction to Per Sjofors and his journey [05:30] The challen...

In this episode, host Michael Bernzweig sits down with Terri Maxwell , CEO and president of Share On Purpose, to talk about how founders can scale with AI without losing their mission or their sanity. Terri introduces her Business Simple framework—covering product, people & resources, pricing & profits, process, and partnerships—and explains three growth “fulcrums” that create time, resource, and...