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Catalyst

Launch by NTT DATA

Catalyst,Launch by NTT DATA’spodcast hosted by Tammy Soares, puts humans at the heart of transformation. Each week, visionary leaders and changemakers share how creativity, technology and human insight are reshaping business, culture and the future of work. From platform innovation to AI and design leadership, Catalyst isn’t just about what’s next in tech — it’s about shaping business, technology, and culture through a human lens and spotlighting the visionaries paving the way forward.Learn

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00:19:42

Remotes Week: On Getting Together

Catalyst ·

2022/06/14

As a hybrid and remote-friendly workplace, it’s rare that the whole Postlight team gets together, but recently the entire team congregated in New York City for a week of in-person events. In this episode, Chris and Gina chat about the importance of Remotes Week in building trust and relationships and share tips on how to make everyone feel at home during in-person events. IRL cheers to IRL meet-ups! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:26:33

Shipping Earlier With Less: On Determining Deadlines

Catalyst ·

2022/06/07

Keeping huge software projects on track is hard but not impossible. This week Chris and Gina walk us through how they come up with deadlines that work both for the client and the team. They explain what questions you should be asking to make sure nothing is overlooked in the beginning planning stages and explain what to do in that dreaded scenario when you realize you’re not going to hit your target. A good tip: Challenge anyone who says, “This should be easy.” Links: The New MVP: The Minimum

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00:39:39

Building Trust and Providing Solutions: Postlight’s...

Catalyst ·

2022/05/31

Does leadership start when you’re made a “Head of” or as a bossy child? Postlight’s senior leadership team takes over the podcast for a roundtable discussion on leading and learning. Nathan (Product Management), Michael (Digital Strategy), Natalie (Product Design), and Aaron (Engineering) share the mistakes that have made them better leaders, how being vulnerable builds trust, and how they can spot the spark of a potential leader within their teams. Links: Nathan Henry on Twitter Michael Shane

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00:23:25

Let the User Keep Going: On Speed as a Feature

Catalyst ·

2022/05/24

There’s nothing worse than waiting for a page to load. This week, Chris LoSacco and Gina Trapani go deep on a crucial yet underappreciated feature of digital platforms — speed. They break down how things can get so slow and share tips on how you can build for speed, from database indexing to managing how much processing is happening on the service side versus the client side. We’ve got the need for speed! Links: Why Are Health Insurance Websites So Bad? Lighthouse Honeycomb See Privacy Policy

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00:26:27

Be Ready for Success: Building for the Next Phase

Catalyst ·

2022/05/17

Software is never done — but that doesn’t mean you need to be stressed about constantly reworking it. The codebase architecture choices you make at the outset can set you up better for the future. This week, Chris and Gina share their tips on building for the future, from reusing code wherever possible to deciding what kind of technical debt you’re willing to take on to addressing accessibility concerns first instead of last. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:11:40

Efficiency Is Highly Overrated: Some Life Advice

Catalyst ·

2022/05/10

Founding Executive Editor of Wired Magazine Kevin Kelly just turned 70, and on his birthday, he shared 103 bits of advice that he wished he had known. This week, Paul and Rich share some of their favorite pieces of Kevin Kelly wisdom from the list. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:28:43

Vanity Purchases: On Elon Musk and Twitter

Catalyst ·

2022/05/03

From sports teams to newspapers and now social media platforms, rich people have been making wildly expensive purchases for decades. This week, Paul and Rich discuss Elon Musk’s efforts to buy Twitter. They break down what this purchase could mean for the future of Twitter and how we got to this point in internet history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:32:13

Where’s That Thing?: On Impatience as a Leader

Catalyst ·

2022/04/26

Is impatience the root of anxiety? Is a lack of others’ anticipation the root of our impatience? Is good communication the root of anticipation? This week Rich, Gina, and Chris discuss when impatience is a feature and when it’s a bug — and call on a framework from Gina’s kid’s school to prioritize what should get done when. Links: Rich on Twitter Gina Trapani Twitter Chris LoSacco Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:27:42

Kids and Phones: On Parenting and Technology

Catalyst ·

2022/04/19

At what age should you give your kid a phone? This week Paul and Rich sit down to discuss the inevitable moment when their kids ask for a phone. They break down how it can be a tool for freedom and the many concerns that can come with kids having their own phones. Could the answer be banning content creation for kids? Links: Postlight - Our Work See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:38:13

There’s No Escape From Physical Reality: Why Web3 Is...

Catalyst ·

2022/04/12

Paul and Rich love experimenting with new tech and love the idea of decentralization, so why are they so skeptical about Web3? This week Paul and Rich distill their feelings about Web3 and explain why they’re already bored by conversations about it. They ask: Is it really worth investing in something long-term if the only benefit is that you’re not missing out? Links: Is Your Religion Art or Technology?: With Aaron Lammer Decentralized Finance: Tim Meaney on the Boom of Defi and

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00:42:05

Irrational Magic: The Trade of Making New Things with...

Catalyst ·

2022/04/05

No founder should be all-consumed with work, and that is why Head of Bloomberg Beta Roy Bahat is no longer a founder. This week Roy joins Gina Trapani and Michael Shane to discuss how workplace boundaries are becoming normalized and why providing VC support in a company’s irrational phase excites him more than a later, safer bet. He also stresses the importance of language in a large and diverse workforce and questions whether metaphors and analogies are useful or alienating. Links: Roy Bahat on

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00:41:01

Too Many Monkeys: Handing Back Responsibilities With...

Catalyst ·

2022/03/29

From polar expeditions to Twitter’s Longform team, Tony Haile knows how to lead — and when to step back. Former CEO of Chartbeat and Scroll, Tony is now Senior Director of Product at Twitter. This week, he joins Gina and Paul to share wisdom on managing the managers, knowing your weaknesses, and successfully integrating a team after being acquired by a bigger player. Links: Tony Haile on Twitter Chartbeat Scroll On Grand Strategy - John Lewis Gaddis Management Time: Who’s Got the Monkey? -

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00:39:16

The Price Tag for Climate Change: With Probable Futures

Catalyst ·

2022/03/22

How do you build a bridge between climate science and culture? This week, Alison Smart, Executive Director of Probable Futures, and Peter Croce, Lead Product Manager at Postlight, join Paul and Rich to talk about how to create accessible resources for understanding climate change. What tools has Probable Futures created to tackle this? How do they collaborate with clients that want to make a positive difference? And, what is the price tag for climate change? Links: Probable Futures Postlight’s

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00:20:49

In the Jungle: On Leadership Metaphors

Catalyst ·

2022/03/15

Recently, Gina Trapani shared this question on Twitter: What are good metaphors for running a company that aren’t about sports or war? To her surprise, her Twitter mentions exploded. This week, she and Chris LoSacco share some of their favorite responses. They also draw parallels between playing in a band and running a business and share why running a company can be like tending a garden. Links: Gina Trapani Twitter Peloton’s New CEO on the Tough Road Ahead - The New York Times See Privacy

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00:36:05

Securing Buy-In and Budget: Twitter Space Live Event

Catalyst ·

2022/03/01

Gina Trapani, Chris LoSacco, and Michael Shane got together on Twitter Space to chat about how people with big ideas — but less authority — can get buy-in and budget for future tech projects. What kind of storytelling will be the most persuasive to get your project going? What will motivate your boss to support the change? In the live event, Chris, Gina, and Michael answer these questions and share strategies to talk to execs to get them to recognize the value of your idea. See Privacy Policy at

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00:29:47

Incremental Revolution: On TypeScript With Orta Therox

Catalyst ·

2022/03/01

TypeScript is now one of the top five programming languages, but what is it exactly? And why has everyone adopted it in recent years? This week, Paul and Rich sit down with Orta Therox, a former engineer on TypeScript at Microsoft. He breaks down what makes up a type system, how to migrate to Typescript, and why it could be considered “CTO Optimized.” Links: Orta Therox Orta Therox Twitter Typescriptlang.org Why the World Is Adopting TypeScript See Privacy Policy at

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00:35:22

User On Board: With Michael McWatters

Catalyst ·

2022/02/22

As Director of Product Design at HBO Max, Michael McWatters knows a thing or two about welcoming people to a service. This week, Michael joins Paul and Rich to share why onboarding should be happening along every step of a user’s journey, not only as part of marketing. He draws parallels between online onboarding and in-store experiences and explains why you shouldn’t be training during onboarding — show, don’t tell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:21:52

Doer to Delegator: On Scaling Postlight

Catalyst ·

2022/02/15

In 2021, Postlight grew from a small-ish agency to a team of over 100 people. This week, Gina and Chris share how they helped scale Postlight since taking on their new roles. From establishing a senior leadership team, choosing better internal tools, and sending out employee surveys, they break down how to empower your team to help everyone (company included) grow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:36:19

Data as a Language: With Postlight’s Reed Whitmont

Catalyst ·

2022/02/08

So much of product management is about getting to launch, but what (and how) you learn when the product is live is when the data story begins. This week, Paul and Rich chat with data enthusiast — and Postlight’s Senior Product Manager — Reed Whitmont. Reed shares what goes into a solid analytics setup, what your funnel should look like, and how to use your data’s story to refine an even better product. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:27:31

Looking for Leadership: On Identifying and Building...

Catalyst ·

2022/02/01

How do you find new leaders? Is it better to promote from within or hire from outside? Do former practitioners make better leaders? As Postlight’s CEO and President, Gina Trapani and Chris LoSacco ask themselves these questions daily. This week, Gina and Chris share their thoughts on how to spot leadership qualities and empower new leaders. Links: How to Build for the Handoff - Gina Trapani See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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