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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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00:30:07

What’s in a Name?: On Words and Meaning

Catalyst ·

2021/09/07

Acronyms can feel cheesy, but they sure are effective — in the world of software and beyond. This week Paul and Rich discuss the value of naming your initiatives and urge you to embrace the inevitable acronym that will follow. They chat about how strong naming can help teams internalize processes and rally around projects. They also discuss how the power of naming has been a powerful communication tool of the pandemic. Links: QORE Tuskegee Study - CDC See Privacy Policy at

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00:40:40

On Managing Your AWS Bills: With Corey Quinn

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2021/08/31

If you've been a customer of Amazon Web Services, you know the billing nightmares of services that weren't built to talk to each other. After learning firsthand, Corey Quinn founded The Duckbill Group to help companies tackle their confusing and wildly expensive AWS bills. This week, he joins Paul and Rich to share advice on cutting down your AWS bill and tips on what cloud services you should be using. Links: The Duckbill Group Last Week in AWS Corey Quinn - Twitter See Privacy Policy at

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00:36:24

A Remote Success Story: With Postlight’s Vicky Volvovski

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2021/08/24

As you know by now, Rich and Paul were itching to get back to the office. They craved those IRL moments that spark conversation, build relationships, and foster innovation. This week, Senior Director and Head of Product Management, Vicky Volvovski, argues that all of that can be done remotely (and done well!). After working from home for a decade, Vicky shares her favorite tools to set up a deliberate remote working environment, build team relationships, and conceive great

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00:37:49

Forms Have Function: With the MTA’s Joshua Gee

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2021/08/17

The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the world, and recently, Postlight helped take it digital. This week Joshua Gee, Director of Digital Customer Experience at the MTA, joins Paul and Rich to get into the nitty-gritty of updating massive government systems. From legacy platforms to procurement to getting different parts of government to talk to each other, they chat about implementing new tech platforms at the government level and why it is often so difficult. Links: Joshua

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00:38:05

Relationship First, Software Second: On Agency...

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2021/08/10

This week Chris and Gina sit down with Nathan Henry and Vicky Volvovski of Postlight’s PM leadership to talk all things product management at a client services firm. Nathan and Vicky share ideas on building lasting client relationships and break down how to structure client workshops to get at the root of the problems you’re trying to solve. Then, they discuss what questions you should be asking to gain trust and encourage your clients to open up. Links: Postlight MTA Postlight Careers See

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00:27:53

Fender Digital: With Ethan Kaplan

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2021/08/03

Since the 1950s, Fender has been one of the leading names in music. Six years ago, Ethan Kaplan pitched Fender to build out a digital take on a traditionally analog experience — guitar lessons. This week, Paul and Rich sit down with Ethan to discuss how he pitched the idea to the team and why Fender needed a digital strategy. He also shares valuable project management advice and REM album recommendations. Links: Ethan Kaplan Twitter Fender Play Fender Tune See Privacy Policy at

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00:26:43

Transferring Motivation: On Creating the Space to Get...

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2021/07/27

Deadlines might be the best productivity tool invented to date. But what are other ways to motivate your team? This week Paul and Rich grapple with how to operationalize work processes without exerting too much power. They also give cheeky tips for employees to navigate deadlines with their bosses. Links: Paul Ford - Wired 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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00:32:25

New Leadership: Paul and Rich Pass the Torch

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2021/07/20

Exciting things are happening at Postlight! This week Paul and Rich introduce the new President and the new CEO of Postlight. Paul and Rich explain why they are stepping back into their roles as Co-Founders and share what they’ll be doing next. Also, Gina Trapani and Chris LoSacco talk about their new roles and what they envision for the future of the firm. Don’t worry — the Postlight Podcast isn’t going anywhere. Links: Gina Trapani Chris LoSacco Digital Transformation for the MTA Careers

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00:31:50

How to Talk to Billionaires

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2021/07/13

Billionaires live in a different reality — but that’s no reason why you can’t connect, communicate, and collaborate. This week Paul and Rich share tips for successfully communicating with the wealthiest leaders. They explain the importance of keeping it simple and why billionaires often respond with gusto when you tell them what they shouldn’t do. 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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00:30:34

Out of the Agenda and Into the Story: On Improving...

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2021/07/06

Agendas are important, but can you stick to them too much? This week Paul and Rich break down how to transform your meeting from a rigid list of bullet points to a more creative and collaborative environment. They discuss how remote work has changed meeting dynamics and share what they've missed about the spontaneous, quick-fire meetings brought on by working in person. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:33:04

Be the Thing You Wish You Had: With Bloom Works’...

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2021/06/29

When Lauren Lockwood and Emily Wright-Moore worked for the government, a digital services agency to serve their industry didn’t exist — so, they created one! This week Paul and Gina sit down with Lauren and Emily of Bloom Works to discuss the unique challenges of providing digital services within the government. Then, they share how Bloom Works aims to help people working on software in government navigate through the dense bureaucratic fog. Links: Bloom Works Bloom Works Twitter Lauren Lockwood

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00:19:36

Not Much Has Changed: Rich on Programming in Python

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2021/06/22

As the Co-Founders of Postlight, Paul and Rich don’t often hack away and engineer anymore. This week though, Rich shares a little side project he’s been working on. He breaks down why he’s programming in Python and shares his realization that although the languages may change, the problems stay the same. Links: Flask Frozen Flask Flutter What is Code? - Paul Ford See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:31:27

Painless Project Management: With Clubhouse.io’s...

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2021/06/15

Throughout his engineering career, Andrew Childs used his fair share of project management tools. None of them felt quite right, so he quit his job and built his own — Clubhouse.io. Andrew joins Paul and Rich to discuss why the tool has become so popular at Postlight, and how it’s managed to survive in such a crowded project management marketplace. Links: Clubhouse.io Whimsical Mural Don’t Let the Backlog Drive Your Product - Rich Ziade See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:36:55

Assume Positive Intent: With Postlight's Michael Shane

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2021/06/08

Michael Shane began his career as a classical musician, and now he’s Director of Digital Strategy at Postlight. This week, Michael takes Paul and Rich on his journey from the orchestra to the land of tech. He shares what he's learned along the way from what makes a great digital strategist to why strategy isn’t the same as sales — and gives tips on how to write a proposal that will win over any audience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:34:49

Friendly Competition: With Robots & Pencils’ Tracey...

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2021/06/01

When you’re a small but growing company, sometimes the best people to learn from are the big fish in your industry pond — the friendly ones that don’t eat you. This week Paul and Rich speak with Tracey Zimmerman, President and CEO of Robots & Pencils, a digital innovation firm working on similar projects as Postlight but at double the size. They compare notes with Tracey on what makes a successful innovator, how to build the right teams for your clients, and how to scale your organizational

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00:40:53

Managing Product Managers: With Postlight’s Vicky...

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2021/05/25

This week Paul and Rich are joined by a new Postlight team member, Director of Product Management Vicky Volvovski. Vicky talks all things product management and breaks down the differences between agency work and product org work. She also shares the six things she looks for when hiring product managers and gives Paul and Rich some solicited feedback. Links: Postlight Careers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:26:36

Show — Don’t Tell: Presenting to the C-Suite

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2021/05/18

This week Paul and Rich respond to a mailbag question! A listener reached out seeking advice on how best to deliver a project pitch to higher-ups at a company. From keeping your presentation short to showing up with deliverables, Paul and Rich break down the best ways to make your idea land with the C-suite. 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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00:26:53

Facebook’s Oversight Board: On Policing the Platform

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2021/05/11

What does Facebook’s Oversight Board actually do? This week Paul and Rich discuss the immense power that the Oversight Board holds. They talk about what type of oversight should exist and whether the current measures are enough. Also, Rich gets to flex his law degree breaking down the difficulties of translating policy into product. Links: Drudge Report Techmeme Facebook’s Oversight Board See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:25:59

Alternate Reality: What We Would Have Done Differently

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2021/05/04

Hindsight is 20/20. This week Paul and Rich look back at Postlight’s beginnings. Knowing what they know now, they share insights on what they wish they’d done when founding the company. From embracing marketing to betting more chips on design, they reflect on some of the things they missed. 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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00:27:17

A Love Letter to the Office: On the Pros of In-Person...

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2021/04/27

After over a year away, Paul and Rich are vaccinated and back in the office. From the Postlight recording studio, they discuss their experience of returning to the office — overwhelming at first, but ultimately a refreshing reset. They also reflect on the importance of in-person work for effective communication, connection, and planning for the future. Links: Postlight - Digital Transformation for the MTA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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