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Catalyst

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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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00:16:44

Optimizing Your Setup: The 6 Mistakes You’re Making...

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2020/07/16

In Part 2 of this 3 part series, Paul, Rich & Postlight Managing Partner Chris LoSacco talk about two more mistakes you’re making with your product, neglecting your tooling and single sourcing your Quality Assurance (QA). We discuss how you can optimize your tooling setup to be more productive and catch errors early in the development process. We also talk about how product managers can help select the right tools and why QA should be baked into the whole

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00:25:18

Wins Along the Way: The 6 Mistakes You’re Making With...

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2020/07/14

Keeping your timeline super flexible may sound like a good idea when developing software, after all software is always changing, but Chris LoSacco is here to tell you why that’s a mistake. This week we dig into the 6 common mistakes people make in product development. In Part 1 we go over the first two mistakes, being vague with your timelines and waiting too long to ship. Chris gives some solutions to these common problems and walks you through some tips for structuring a better product

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00:26:08

Tools of Persuasion: On Perfecting the Slide Deck

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2020/07/09

When presenting to a client, you may feel inclined to load your pitch deck with information, but overwhelming your audience with information may actually be working against you. This week Rich & Gina give some tips on putting together an effective and persuasive deck. We talk about the importance of simplicity and storytelling and discuss our different methods of rehearsing the pitch. Links: Lifehacker Google Slides - Presentation with Speaker Notes See Privacy Policy at

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00:24:24

QORE: On Postlight’s Secret Recipe For Project...

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2020/07/07

We hate to introduce yet another acronym, but this one is worth paying attention to. This week we introduce QORE, Postlight’s method of evaluating the main components of any projects. We breakdown the 4 letters of the acronym, quality, opportunity, risk and efficiency and show you how keeping track of these can help you produce something you and your clients will be proud of. Use QORE and prosper friends! Links: Postlight Labs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:27:30

Finding the Right Fit: On Hiring Managers and...

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2020/07/02

When your company is growing quickly there comes a time when you need to give up some control and hire new leaders and managers. This week we discuss introducing new managers to your company and finding the right fit for your team. We also reluctantly acknowledge that off-site meetings in the woods can actually be beneficial. Links: Blinkist 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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00:25:37

Digital Capitalism: Tech That Gets Rid of Tech

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2020/06/30

Big tech continues to dominate the markets. How can their competitors stay alive while keeping up with the speed of innovation? Paul & Rich discuss the double-edged sword of how to find efficiencies. How can we shift away from machine learning that often misses the mark? Start empowering & trusting your people and give them what they need to build tools to find those insights for you. Links Airtable Postlight Case Studies Goldman Sans Font See Privacy Policy at

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00:21:38

Moving Things Along: On Why Workflow is so Hard

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2020/06/25

Workflow is a seemingly simple process, you assign tasks and move a project down a pipeline. So why then is workflow still so difficult to manage? This week Paul & Rich talk about different workflow tools and how none of them seem quite right for the challenges we are facing today. We discuss the tools that are out there today and the need for better alternatives. Links: Postlight - Black Lives Matter Airtable Trello Todoist Pipefy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:28:49

Communications Decency: On Facebook & Twitter...Again

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2020/06/23

Do social media companies have a responsibility to monitor what people say on their platforms? This week Paul and Rich discuss why Facebook & Twitter should be changing their policies in response to unrest and poor leadership. We discuss the laws that let these companies off the hook and Rich gives us an interesting lesson in free-speech law. Links: Our Routers, Ourselves - Paul Ford for The New Yorker See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:26:49

Textmoji: A New Project From Postlight Labs

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2020/06/18

Ever wish you could create a custom Slack emoji to send to your co-workers? Well look no further than Textmoji, a new web app from Postlight Labs. It’s simple and easy to use and allows you to make text emoji for Slack and Discord for any occasion. Textmoji creator and software engineer Preston Richey joins us to talk about how and why he wanted to create this app and teaches Paul and Rich about a new developer framework. Links: Postlight Labs Textmoji.app Svelte framework Pixi Dash for

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00:27:30

A New Improved Postlight: On Rebranding at Postlight...

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2020/06/16

How do you know when it’s time to rebrand? Last week we launched a new brand and want to tell you all about it. But we also want to share some broader lessons about when and why rebranding is necessary. We share what we’ve learned over the years about growing a company and evolving a brand to better suit what the company can do, not what it’s already done. We hope you like our new look! Links: Postlight Postlight Case Study: Goldman Sachs Postlight Case Study: MTA See Privacy Policy at

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00:22:32

Automating Human Behavior: The Social Contract of Bad...

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2020/06/11

Artificial intelligence is all about automating human behavior — and that includes bad behavior. How can technologists write software that helps rather than harms? Paul and Rich discuss the rise of apps that encode shady approaches like loan sharking into automated tools, and whether social pressures may eventually right those wrongs — or if that change will come too late. Links: Rest of World "This lending app publicly shames you when you’re late on loan payments - Morris Kiruga" Lenny

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00:33:31

Delivery of the Skies: With Star Simpson, CEO of...

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2020/06/09

When was the first time you became aware of the air? As the CEO of a drone transportation company, Star Simpson thinks about flight everyday. She joins the podcast to talk about her startup, ThereCraft, which uses drones to deliver lifesaving supplies to first responders and improves last-mile delivery to remote locations. She reveals a few secrets about engineering her flying vehicles of the future, and discusses what’s to come for drone technology. Links: Star

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00:36:32

Visual Math: Paul and Gina on Account From Postlight...

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2020/06/04

Postlight loves playing with code — and sometimes that play helps people be more productive. Paul and Gina introduce Account, a new open-source Labs project from Postlight that renders interactive math equations as text stories. Paul discusses the importance of creating data representations that people can explore, and thanks to Account, Gina is converted from an old-school coder to a React fan. Links: Account Tinysheet Soulver Tangle.io Idyll RFP

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00:25:47

Risks vs. Rules: Why it's Important to Differentiate

Catalyst ·

2020/06/02

It seems natural to implement rules to reduce risk. But when dealing with fluid processes like software development, can rigidity and fear of unknown variables actually hold you back? Paul and Rich discuss what’s at stake when leaders confuse rules with risk mitigation. We draw parallels between a good pilot, a good lawyer, and good software development — and as a bonus, Paul tells you how you can earn a promotion using only four words. Links: Sarbanes-Oxley See Privacy Policy at

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00:32:03

Reactive Sales: Building New Client Relationships in...

Catalyst ·

2020/05/28

When you can’t invite a prospective client into the office, how do you hold their attention and show them you’re actively listening? Charisma and eye contact don’t make the same impact over Zoom. Paul and Rich explain an adaptive sales approach that uses digital tools and tactics to demonstrate value. Behold our new Reactive Sales technique. Links: Sitecore Adobe Experience Manager Pendo The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer

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00:35:44

How Design Makes the World: With Author and Designer...

Catalyst ·

2020/05/26

Good design often goes unnoticed, but not for Scott Berkun. In his new book, How Design Makes the World, Scott delves into how both good and bad design affect our daily lives. On this episode, Scott lays out the big questions you must ask about your users: Who do you design for, and why? And how do you avoid unintended harm when designing products? Links: Scott Berkun How Design Makes The World Scott Berkun Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:22:52

Stability vs. Scalability: Why Structural Change is...

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2020/05/21

The modern global economy has been built on relatively stable markets, so what happens now that stability is no longer a constant? Paul and Rich ask the big questions about our economic systems: Why is it so difficult to coordinate at scale? What is the best way to optimize a supply chain? And how can we meet everyone’s needs? 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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00:31:56

Building Prince of Persia: With Video Game Great...

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2020/05/19

Creating a sensation: Jordan Mechner built his first video game in high school, sourcing info from books (there was no internet); a few years later, he concocted the hit game Prince of Persia in his dorm room. On the podcast, Jordan shares an inside look into his new book and chronicles the time he spent building a genre-defining game: his creative process, inspiration for his work, and insights about building games then vs. now. Links: Atari 400 Timex Sinclair Doom Karateka Jordan

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00:28:28

Big Red Button: Dealing With Unreasonable Asks

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2020/05/14

Shared Crisis: When a stressed client comes to you with an urgent request, it's hard not to panic. The tight deadlines may seem daunting but there are ways to mitigate the crisis. Paul and Rich share their insights on how to lessen stress, limit expectations, and simplify processes to get a product shipped quickly. Some pro tips: take a breath, create a sense of shared responsibility, reduce risk, and don’t forget to sleep! Links: McKinsey Airtable Squarespace Wix Booz Allen Zoho

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00:35:35

Inside Facebook: With Writer and Journalist Steven Levy

Catalyst ·

2020/05/12

Apologize later: Renowned tech journalist and writer Steven Levy chats about his new book, Facebook: The Inside Story, which peers behind the scenes at the biggest social media monolith of our day. Levy breaks down how he convinced Facebook to give him inside access, what was happening there during the 2016 election, and why Mark Zuckerberg loves Caesar Augustus so much. Caution, books spoilers ahead! Links: Steven Levy Hackers - Steven Levy The Perfect Thing - Steven Levy Backchannel -

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