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Tech Leader Talk

Steve Sponseller

The Tech Leader Talk podcast brings together successful technology company leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts from around the technology industry to share successes, challenges, and examples of what"s working now to build strong tech companies. Tune in each week as Steve Sponseller interviews a new leader in the tech world.

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33:29

Product design through end user collaboration and...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/03/03

On this episode, Kelli Lucas and I discuss her experience as a UX (user experience) designer. Kelli has 12 years of experience creating beautiful, engaging products for startups and enterprise clients alike. She has designed mobile and web products for FinTech, healthcare, publishing, sports, social media, advertising, education, logistics, and more. Kelli is a co-founder and Chief Design Officer at Lunar Lab, a UX Design and Product Strategy firm. Lunar Lab empowers dreamers to create meaningful,

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19:54

Are you Protecting the Right Inventions? – Steve...

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2022/02/24

In this solo episode, I discuss the importance of building a portfolio of patents that provides strong protection, a competitive advantage, and increases your company’s valuation. This episode covers Step 3 of my 3-step system to identify and protect your most valuable inventions (described in my book, Cracking the Patent Code): Step 1: Identify All Inventions Step 2: Evaluate and Prioritize Inventions Step 3: Protect the Right Inventions Listen to this episode so you understand how to build a

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32:52

Bootstrapping and lead generation strategies for tech...

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2022/02/17

On today’s episode, Miguel Heinonen and I discuss his experience as a tech entrepreneur who has worked in the startup community across the United States and the United Kingdom. He grew up in a variety of countries, including: Peru, Switzerland, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, UK, and the US. Miguel is the Founder and CEO of Heirizon, which is a global employment platform that he bootstrapped and built from the ground up. He is also an advisor to multiple tech companies located in Europe and the United

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23:37

How to identify inventions worth protecting – Steve...

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2022/02/03

In this solo episode, I discuss the importance of evaluating inventions created throughout your organization. Some inventions are not worth protecting. To avoid patenting inventions with minimal value, it’s important to evaluate each invention based on the needs of your organization. This episode covers Step 2 of my 3-step system to identify and protect your most valuable inventions (described in my book, Cracking the Patent Code): Step 1: Identify All Inventions Step 2: Evaluate and Prioritize

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36:02

The state of digital transformation in 2022 – Omar...

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2022/01/27

On this episode, Omar Akhtar and I talk about his current work advising companies on digital marketing innovation. He focuses on content strategy, data-driven personalization, customer experience technology, and multi-channel marketing with technology companies. Omar recently led the development of a new report: The 2021 State of Digital Transformation, from Altimeter. This study looks at the differences between businesses that succeeded at digital transformation and those that are struggling. We

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36:23

How to improve communication in technology companies...

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2022/01/20

On this episode, Jayant Chaudhary and I talk about his current work with technology companies. Jayant is an Innovative CTO who works in the areas of ecommerce, marketing, payments, logistics, and team building. He has 30 years of technology and leadership experience, and enjoys helping businesses make better technology decisions as they bring in new solutions. He’s been a tech leader at startups and Fortune 50 companies. Jayant has led teams of over 300 people and managed budgets of over $40

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36:06

Using Scalable AI to understand the meaning of data –...

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2022/01/13

On this episode, Mark Kerzner and I talk about his current work in artificial intelligence. Mark is an expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He is a co-founder of Elephant Scale - a training and consulting company for Big Data, AI, and Machine Learning. Mark is also a co-founder of Scaia AI. “Technology changes, but people and relationships often stay the same.” – Mark Kerzner Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - What is scalable artificial intelligence - How

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32:15

Finding top employees for your tech company – Josh...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/01/06

On this episode, I have a great conversation with Josh Millet. Josh the founder and CEO of Criteria, which is a pre-employment assessment company with a simple goal: to help organizations make better hires. Josh founded Criteria in 2006 with a vision to create a pre-employment testing service that would make the highest quality employee assessment tools accessible to companies of all sizes. He has raised a total of $64 million in funding since inception and acquired two companies in the last

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34:32

Accelerating business growth using customer success...

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2021/12/16

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Sonci Perez. Sonci has founded multiple tech companies and is currently working to help companies change their interaction with customers through fast technology that delivers exceptional experiences. She is a Co-Founder of Quala.io, which is a frontline intelligence platform for B2B SaaS companies that helps them better serve and retain customers. Before Quala, she co-founded Promoboxx, a marketing technology startup that connected brands

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18:50

How to perform an invention assessment – Steve...

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2021/12/09

In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of performing an assessment of your systems for identifying and protecting the most valuable inventions created in your organization. I discuss a 5-step approach to assess your current systems and procedures. I also talk about how to develop a plan to improve those systems and procedures over the next 12 months. Listen to this episode so you understand how to perform an invention assessment in your business. “I recommend performing an invention

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32:59

Robotic systems won’t replace people – Ginny Foster

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2021/12/02

On this episode, Ginny Foster and I discuss robotics, industrial automation, and safety issues related to robots. Ginny is an Electrical Engineer who helps people scale manufacturing operations with robotics. She serves as Market Development Manager at Neff Power, an industrial automation distributor and robotics partner with locations across the United States. Ginny has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Saint Louis University and a degree in Spanish from Washington University in Saint

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34:22

Igniting tech leaders to success without burnout –...

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2021/11/18

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Lisa Duerre. Lisa is a former Silicon Valley executive on a mission: She ignites leaders in the tech world to get fantastic results, build high-performing teams, and be present for the moments that matter without burning out. Lisa has worked in various roles, such as a CEO, Executive Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Leadership Advisor, Podcast Host, and Author. She has helped over 25,000 employees get faster results at work, make a bigger impact,

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33:23

The 3 key components of innovation – Chris Hood

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2021/11/11

On this episode, I have a great conversation with Chris Hood. Chris is a Strategist, a thought leader, and an author with 35 years of experience in business development and digital transformation. He currently works at Google as the Head of Business Innovation & Strategy. Chris also teaches at Colorado Technical University and Southern New Hampshire University. His background includes a wide range of industries with significant work in media and entertainment at companies including Fox, Disney,

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19:02

Don’t let your inventions slip through the cracks –...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2021/11/04

In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of identifying all inventions created throughout your organization. Identifying every invention created by your team is more complicated than simply asking, “What have you invented lately?” Invention identification is critical because you can’t protect an invention if you don’t first identify it. Listen to this episode so you understand how to identify every invention created by your team. “Solutions to difficult problems are a great place to look

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30:43

Growing a software company in today’s business...

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2021/10/28

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Andrew Butt. Andrew has launched and grown several technology companies. He has also served on the Board of Directors for multiple companies. Andrew it the co-founder and CEO of Enable, which is a cloud-based B2B (Business to Business) software tool for rebate management. Enable’s software tool is used by distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers across over 50 industries. “Cloud-based opportunities are bigger than ever.” – Andrew

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14:42

Understanding critical patent filing deadlines –...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2021/10/21

In this solo episode, I talk about patent filing deadlines that are important to tech companies and inventors. There are three important activities that automatically trigger a 12-month deadline in the United States for filing a patent application to protect your invention. In most situations, if you miss this deadline, you forfeit the ability to protect the invention. This often means your competitors can freely use that invention in their products because you can’t protect it with a patent.

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31:03

Optimizing website content for each individual...

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2021/10/14

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Arthur Root. Arthur is the founder of Nostra AI, an Artificial Intelligence marketing company that is utilized by a wide range of companies, from publicly traded companies to small businesses. Nostra has developed an easy-to-use content optimization system that uses AI to efficiently optimize web pages. Arthur is knowledgeable about AI, marketing, raising VC financing, and entrepreneurship. “AI can do what’s impossible for humans.” – Arthur

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35:38

AI apps to turn your website into a conversation –...

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2021/10/07

On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Anu Shukla. Anu is a serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of high-tech industry experience. She is an active angel investor personally supporting and investing in women and minority led enterprises. Anu has founded and exited several software companies: ranging from a Fintech loyalty currency company to Adtech and marketing automation companies. She has successfully exited two startups with $600M in enterprise value. In her

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37:52

The intersection of art and technology – Sam Fry and...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2021/09/30

On this episode, I talk with Sam Fry and Richard Adams. Sam works at the intersection of innovation, technology, and art. He works for a technology company during the day and speaks to artists about technology at night. Richard describes himself as an artist, musician, educator, and emerging tech architect. Sam and Richard host a podcast called TECHnique where they where talk to artists about how they are working with technology. In their Design Thinking series on the TECHnique podcast, Sam

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30:29

Finding the right marketing technology for your...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2021/09/23

On today’s podcast episode, I’m talking with Mike Geller, who is the Chief Technology Officer at Tegrita, a marketing technology consulting firm. He is also a co-author of the book “CMO to CRO – The revenue takeover by the next generation executive.” This book describes how an organizational restructure, combined with effective technology, can exponentially increase a company’s revenue. Mike attended Ryerson University in Toronto and has 15 years of experience with marketing technology. Mike

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