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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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00:21:23

Instrument Flying: Why Flying a Plane is Like Running...

Catalyst ·

2020/10/27

Flying is all about giving up control, trusting your instruments and staying the course. This week Paul and Rich break down the similarities between piloting a plane and piloting a company. We talk about the concept of instrument flying and explain why navigating cross winds in a plane is not so different from an agency navigating their business. Links: Microsoft Flight Simulator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:35:53

Regulating Product Decisions: With Jason Goldman

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2020/10/20

As someone who has worked both in Silicon Valley and in The White House, Jason Goldman has a unique perspective on tech regulation. This week he shares his thoughts on the rise of monolithic social media platforms and how they’ve been used to advance political agendas and promote hate. He shares what he’s learned about regulation while working in the White House and reminds us that there’s hope in younger generations. Links: Jason Goldman Twitter Dune Pod Podcast Blogger Potential Policy

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00:30:12

A Case of the Monday.com: The Rise of Project...

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2020/10/13

It feels like every week a new software as a service project management tool pops up. This week we discuss if these spreadsheet-like project management tools can act as a good template for shipping products. We discuss the power dynamics related to project management and talk about whether these notification driven tools are actually effective or if they are instead just a bit annoying. Links: Monday.com Pendo Todoist NPR: All Things Considered Smartsheet Asana Dash for

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00:20:01

Happiness Engineer: On Job Descriptions and The...

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2020/10/06

This week Paul & Rich discuss what’s in a name, or more specifically a job description. We read some recent job postings and try to understand how tech culture got to the point of needing DevSecOps and Happiness Engineers. We talk about how the industry creates specialized skills and share our experience evolving within our own jobs. Links: Techmeme Memeorandom Mediagazer WeSmirch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:15:04

Voting by Phone: Why It Isn’t Possible...Yet

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2020/09/29

It’s 2020. You can buy just about anything on your phone, you can do banking on your phone, so why can’t you vote on your phone? This week, Paul & Rich discuss the various security concerns that could come with online voting. We talk about the possible vulnerabilities in an online system and the danger of removing the people, checks and balances that come with traditional voting. Most importantly, be sure to go vote! Links: Register to Vote See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:30:01

Flight Simulator: On The World of Microsoft

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2020/09/22

Microsoft used to be all about Windows but in recent years we’ve seen a huge transformation in the company. They went from thinking monolithically to branching out and making new connections with users on several different devices. This week we break down how Microsoft’s failures and new leadership led to a more diversified list of products and how humility helped them move forward. Links: Wreckfest Witcher Flight Simulator X-Plane Introducing Mailchimp Developer See Privacy

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00:27:23

Data as Conspiracy: Using Data to Manipulate the Masses

Catalyst ·

2020/09/15

We’ve been seeing a lot of questionable data being thrown around recently — think Trump’s interview with Jonathan Swan. As the election approaches, we can’t help but notice how data is being used to manipulate people. This week we dive into conspiracy thinking and talk about how tech today is being used to spread what were once fringe opinions to the masses. Links: The Paranoid Style in American Politics - Richard Hofstadter How to Lie with Statistics - Darrell Huff See Privacy Policy at

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00:27:57

Detente vs. Dreamer: On the Two Types of Software...

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2020/09/08

There are two types of tech stakeholders, the detente and the dreamer. One is more reactive and is just trying to keep the peace while the other loves the possibility and potential in innovating. So which is best? Do you focus on stability and mitigating risk or do you make big bold moves? This week we discuss these two types of stakeholders and talk about the best ways to pitch software investments to CEOs and CFOs, which is no small feat. Links: The Dreamer and the Diplomat: Who Buys Software

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00:27:48

Level Up by Writing Things Down: Jojo Giltsoff on...

Catalyst ·

2020/09/01

We recently launched a huge project with New York’s public transit system, The MTA. Like the transit system the project was big and complex. This week we are joined by Product Manager Jojo Giltsoff who kept the MTA project running smoothly. She shares her tips and tools for managing big and busy teams and projects. She also teaches us how to find a healthy balance between being hypercritical and being an advocate for your team and explains why you should be writing down all the positive things

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00:24:53

Life in the Clouds: The Present and Future of Cloud...

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2020/08/25

Paul tells us about his new project, Ephemeralist, a web page that gives your brain a break from the heaviness of social media. It pulls archives from places like the MoMA and the Smithsonian, and allows you to scroll through history—from books and fossils, to pictures of donkeys from the 1700s. We go through Paul's experience with hosting his new project on Google Cloud and how these massive hosting platforms have become increasingly convoluted and geared towards

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00:17:48

Pieces Loosely Joined: On The Mess That is Enterprise...

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2020/08/18

Enterprise software is a behemoth. It’s expensive, confusing and takes forever to learn. On this week’s episode of Postlight Podcast, Paul & Rich continue to break down why enterprise software is such a mess. We get into this confusing world of caked-on features and mysterious sales pitches. Links: Don’t Let the Backlog Drive Your Product - Rich Ziade Introducing Mailchimp Developer - Postlight See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:22:57

Fact or Fiction: On Facts Not Doing What You Think...

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2020/08/11

In the wise words of Elbert Hubbard “logic is a tool for furthering prejudice.” On this week’s episode of the Postlight Podcast, Paul & Rich unpack this quote and talk about how best to communicate facts and logic. We share some tips on how to communicate facts in a way that actually engages people and talk about why using rhetoric rather than fact is a better way to get your point across. And in the end, we of course tie this all back to software. See Privacy Policy at

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00:22:12

The New New Normal: Five Tips For This Stage of The...

Catalyst ·

2020/08/04

The past 6 months have forced everyone into a new working situation, a situation that could continue for a while yet. This week Paul and Rich share some tips for coping with the ongoing pandemic. We discuss why you should be gathering your team more often and keeping clear and frequent communication about what’s happening across the company. We also talk about ways to be a source of stability for your employees and, of course, about the importance of

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00:26:37

Restricting Freedom for More Freedom: On The...

Catalyst ·

2020/07/28

We regulate cars so why not regulate tech? This week on the Postlight Podcast, Paul & Rich get philosophical. We ask the big questions about how to regulate our own creations and how sometimes infringing on someone’s freedom can actually be a good thing. After all, without red lights the streets don’t work. Links: John Perry Barlow - A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:26:22

Synthesizing Feedback: The 6 Mistakes You’re Making...

Catalyst ·

2020/07/21

In this final episode of our 3 part series, Paul & Rich check back in with Managing Partner Chris LoSacco on the two final mistakes you’ve likely been making with your product. We talk about the importance of marketing your products within your own organization. Chris also explains his controversial opinion on why you shouldn’t be listening to your customers (don’t worry it’s not as scary or irresponsible as it sounds!). Links: Goldman Sachs - Postlight Chris LoSacco See Privacy Policy at

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00:16:44

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

Catalyst ·

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...

Catalyst ·

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

Catalyst ·

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...

Catalyst ·

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...

Catalyst ·

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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