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The Tech Trek

The Tech Trek is a podcast about how founders, operators, and technology leaders build and scale technology companies. Each episode explores the decisions behind building products, teams, and technical organizations, with conversations spanning engineering, AI, data, product, hiring, leadership, and growth. Guests share what they are building, what they are learning, and how they are navigating the challenges that come with turning technology into a successful company.

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00:23:07

Navigating the Engineering Hiring Process

The Tech Trek ·

2024/06/11

In this episode, Amir Bormand interviews David Ayers, SVP of Engineering at Invitation Homes. They delve into the intricacies of hiring in the engineering space, emphasizing the importance of assessing skills, consistency, continuous improvement, and potential over perfect technical ability. Ayers discusses Invitation Homes' approach to interviewing, the importance of understanding technical and soft skills, and the benefits of behavioral-based questions. They also explore the evolving role of

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00:25:31

The Essentials of Being a Good Founder

The Tech Trek ·

2024/06/06

In this episode, Amir hosts Healey Cypher, CEO at BoomPop and COO at Atomic. The discussion covers various aspects of being a good and successful founder, what makes an idea backable, and the differences between successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs. Healey shares his background as a serial entrepreneur and gives insights into his companies, BoomPop and Atomic. The conversation includes key considerations for making a business VC backable, understanding total addressable market size, the

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00:31:09

AI and Data Strategy

The Tech Trek ·

2024/06/04

In this episode, Amir Bormand is joined by Willem Koenders, the Global Leader in Data Strategy at ZS, to discuss the intricacies of AI and Generative AI (Gen AI) data strategies. The conversation delves into the unique challenges and considerations that companies face when implementing AI strategies, emphasizing the importance of data quality, governance, and realistic expectations. Willem shares insights on the evolution of data trends and how businesses can leverage past learnings to enhance their

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00:21:25

Building Technical Operational Capacity

The Tech Trek ·

2024/05/30

This podcast episode features Matt Robben, Co-founder and CTO of Serif Health, discussing the importance of full-stack engineering hires and how to manage operational growth within hiring constraints. Serif Health, a price transparency data company in healthcare, navigates the challenges of being a small seed-stage startup with a limited hiring budget by prioritizing full-stack capabilities to ensure flexibility and comprehensive problem-solving. Matt highlights the transition from hiring generalist

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00:36:45

The Entrepreneurial Mindset: For The Love Of The Game

The Tech Trek ·

2024/05/28

This episode features Dennis Mortensen, CEO and Co-founder of LaunchBrightly, returning as a guest to discuss the entrepreneurial mindset, his experiences as a serial entrepreneur, and the journey of his latest venture post-x.ai. Dennis shares insights on the importance of solving real pains, the dynamics of pivoting in entrepreneurship, and the personal philosophy that guides him through the ups and downs of startup life. He emphasizes the joy in the entrepreneurial process, the necessity of

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00:26:51

Innovating Healthcare Delivery with Data Science

The Tech Trek ·

2024/05/23

This episode features a detailed discussion with Akshay Swaminathan, a data scientist with significant contributions to health systems improvement, including 40 peer-reviewed publications and features in the New York Times. Currently an AI Researcher, medical student, and PhD candidate at Stanford University, Swaminathan discusses the potential of data science in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of delivering the right treatment to the right patient at the right time. The conversation covers

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00:25:04

Technology Innovation in Emergency Response

The Tech Trek ·

2024/05/21

This podcast episode features an in-depth conversation with Zach LaValley, EVP of Engineering at RapidSOS, discussing the transition towards holistic awareness in public safety. The conversation touches on the challenges of disconnected data, the evolution from landlines to mobile and IoT devices, and the significance of consistent data across distributed systems. RapidSOS's role in moving data from devices to emergency services for better decision-making, the importance of location services,

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00:27:13

Understanding Data Creation and Entity Resolution

The Tech Trek ·

2024/05/16

In this podcast episode, Harrison Tang, CEO and Co-founder of Spokeo, discusses Gen AI's role in data creation and the complexities of entity resolution. Spokeo is highlighted as a leading platform that organizes billions of records to resolve millions of entities for user verification. The conversation delves into the nature of identity in both the physical and digital worlds, the challenges of comparing vast amounts of data, and the criteria for establishing the truth within data sets. The

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00:35:32

Integrating AI in Everyday Life and Its Future...

The Tech Trek ·

2024/05/13

This podcast episode features Dr. Andrea Isoni, the Chief AI Officer at AI Technologies, discussing AI's current and future integration into everyday life and the corporate world. Isoni highlights how AI already serves as a co-pilot in many aspects of daily activities and how it is adopted across various industries like cybersecurity and manufacturing automation. He also touches on the media's impact on AI perception and the potential for more complex, integrated solutions. The conversation

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00:32:23

Harnessing AI for Business Growth

The Tech Trek ·

2024/05/07

In this podcast episode, Amir Bormand speaks with Nir Kaldero, Chief Data and AI Officer at NEORIS, about AI adoption from a leadership viewpoint. They delve into prioritizing business drivers, evaluating pilot programs, and ensuring investments lead to desired outcomes. NEORIS's role as a digital accelerator in assisting enterprises with their AI journeys is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of blending AI for cost savings and growth. Nir introduces a 'speed to value' methodology

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00:26:35

Bridging the Cybersecurity Skill Gap with AI

The Tech Trek ·

2024/05/02

In this podcast episode, we discuss the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, specifically how it can help close the skill gap in the field, with Shashank Tiwari, Co-founder and CEO of uno.ai. The conversation covers the background and mission of uno.ai, the challenges posed by the large number of job openings versus the number of qualified cybersecurity professionals, and the rapid evolution of threats. Tiwari highlights how AI, including large language models and generative

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00:25:30

Data-Driven Decisions with a Value-First Data Strategy

The Tech Trek ·

2024/04/30

In this podcast episode, Deepak Jose, a Data Analytics and AI Expert with experience in companies like Coca-Cola, ABB, Asurion, and Mars, discusses the importance of adopting a value-first mindset over a technology-first approach in leveraging data and analytics for decision-making. He emphasizes the need to invert the traditional pyramid approach by identifying key business problems and their value, thereby prioritizing business outcomes. Deepak shares insights on building adaptable and flexible

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00:30:21

Evolving Data Design Strategies

The Tech Trek ·

2024/04/25

In this podcast episode, Amir Bormand and guest Santona Tuli, the Head of Data at Upsolver, discuss the complexities of modern data projects and the evolving strategies for data design focused on data lake houses. They explore Upsolver's role in simplifying data ingestion and transformation, the challenges of adapting to advanced data projects without the right infrastructure, and the shift towards more accessible and abstracted data tools. Additionally, they touch upon the importance of

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00:25:05

Data as Core Engineering

The Tech Trek ·

2024/04/23

This podcast episode features Vidya Eashwer, CTO at Forge, discussing the evolution and significance of treating data as core engineering within the tech industry. Highlighting the shift in perception towards data from a backend supportive role to a critical product element, Vidya shares insights from her career experiences, including her time at the New York Stock Exchange, to illustrate how data has become a foundational aspect of software engineering and product development. The conversation also

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00:23:34

Navigating Startup Culture and Values

The Tech Trek ·

2024/04/18

In this podcast episode, Michel Tricot, CEO and Co-founder of Airbyte, discusses the nuances of startup culture, including the importance of company values, the difference between startup and corporate cultures, and strategies for hiring people who align with those values. Tricot shares insights on Airbyte’s approach to data movement, the company’s growth, and how they maintain and evolve their company culture as they scale. The conversation also covers the critical aspect of dealing with risk and

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00:22:56

Exploring Domain-Specific AI in Healthcare

The Tech Trek ·

2024/04/16

This podcast episode features Karim Galil, CEO of Mendel AI, discussing the future of domain-specific AI, especially in the healthcare sector. Galil elaborates on how Mendel AI utilizes domain-specific AI to sift through clinical data more accurately and efficiently, providing previously unattainable insights. The conversation touches on the challenges generalized AI models face, especially those developed by large tech companies, emphasizing the importance of domain specificity in areas like

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00:33:31

The Journey Up The Management Ladder

The Tech Trek ·

2024/04/11

This episode features Loic Houssier, Senior VP of Engineering at Productboard, discussing the journey and challenges of transitioning from mid-level management to top-tier executive roles within an organization. It covers essential aspects such as the roles and responsibilities at different management levels, from manager to VP, and the crucial skills needed for advancement, including delegation, decision-making, and influencing across teams. Additionally, the talk delves into Productboard's

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00:29:47

Having Purpose to Build The Last Mile

The Tech Trek ·

2024/04/09

In this podcast episode, Jay Nanduri, CTO and Co-founder of Truveta, shares his journey from spending over 20 years at Microsoft to founding a healthcare data company. Jay discusses the personal reasons behind his shift to healthcare, motivated by his family's struggles with cancer and the difficulties of transferring medical records. He also touches on the challenges of leaving a well-established company like Microsoft, the differences in working in a startup versus a large corporation, and the

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00:25:45

Stakeholder Expectation and Expected Delivery Value

The Tech Trek ·

2024/04/01

In this podcast episode, Mo Villagran, Associate Director of Insights, Analytics, and Data at Cambrex and author of 'Data Insights Delivered', shares her insights on managing stakeholder expectations and delivering expected value in data analytics. She explains Cambrex's role as a global CDMO in the pharmaceutical industry and highlights the importance of customer service in technical fields. Mo asserts that the core of managing stakeholder expectations and delivering value lies in

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00:26:42

Aligning Personal, Team, and Company Goals

The Tech Trek ·

2024/03/26

This podcast episode features Gregg Altschul, the Vice President of Technology at FanDuel. The discussion focuses on aligning personal, team, and company goals to reduce conflicts, enhance goal setting, and improve transparency across the board. Altschul shares insights on FanDuel's business operations, including its role as a leading online sportsbook and its iGaming division. He explains the top-down process of setting goals at FanDuel, highlighting the importance of ensuring that individual

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