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Tech Leader Talk

Steve Sponseller

The Tech Leader Talk podcast brings together successful technology company leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts from around the technology industry to share successes, challenges, and examples of what"s working now to build strong tech companies. Tune in each week as Steve Sponseller interviews a new leader in the tech world.

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29:49

Accelerating Data Analytics for Improved Insights –...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2024/02/22

Do you want to simplify your data analysis activities? That’s what I’m talking about today with my guest, Tim Tutt. Tim is CEO of Nightshift Development, which helps organizations make sense of their data. Tim and I discuss some of the common problems companies face trying to analyze large amounts of data. And, Tim explains some of the problems that occur if companies cannot accurately understand their data. Tim also shares information about the constantly changing keywords and phrases used by

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35:18

Innovative Engineering Processes and Team Structures...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2024/02/15

Are you looking for a successful approach to implementing engineering processes and building a culture of innovation? That’s what my guest, Steve Massey, is discussing on this episode. Steve is the CEO and Co-Founder of Prewitt Ridge, which creates software tools for engineering. He discusses what he and his team are doing to build new and creative approaches to engineering. Steve has previously worked for two Space Tech companies: SpaceX and Slingshot Aerospace. He shares his insights and

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11:04

A Tribute to Dan Miller – Steve Sponseller

Tech Leader Talk ·

2024/02/08

This is a special episode of the podcast – I’m celebrating the 3rd birthday of Tech Leader Talk. I’m also sharing my thoughts about a great mentor and friend, Dan Miller, who passed away recently. So, this episode is bittersweet: celebrating a milestone for the podcast and grieving the loss of an important person in my life. It’s important to talk about Dan Miller when discussing the podcast’s birthday because Dan was one of my biggest supporters and encouraged me to launch the Tech Leader Talk

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14:42

Critical Patent Filing Deadlines – Steve Sponseller

Tech Leader Talk ·

2024/02/01

In this solo episode, I talk about patent filing deadlines that are important to tech companies and inventors. There are three important activities that automatically trigger a 12-month deadline in the United States for filing a patent application to protect your invention. In most situations, if you miss this deadline, you forfeit the ability to protect the invention. This often means your competitors can freely use that invention in their products because you can’t protect it with a patent

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33:46

This Serial Entrepreneur is Changing Employee...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2024/01/25

On today’s episode, I’m talking with Rob Whalen about his experience at several technology companies including the company he co-founded, PTO Exchange. As a serial entrepreneur, Rob discusses when he believes it’s time to “switch” to a new opportunity. He also talks about how his degree in accounting gives him an edge as an entrepreneur. I love hearing stories about how new business ideas come about. When working with inventors, I always want to hear about how the inventors came up with a

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34:37

Leadership Insights from Silicon Valley to the...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2024/01/18

What happens when a successful Silicon Valley executive leaves the tech startup world and joins a Fortune 500 company? Listen to this episode to find out what happened when Atif Rafiq made that move – and learn what he discovered by working in both of those environments. On today’s call, Atif shares his insights as a business leader and the first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune 500. He is regarded as one of today’s top management thinkers and is regularly quoted in the Wall

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36:09

The Future of AI for Innovation and Productivity –...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2024/01/11

Would you like to learn how to leverage Artificial Intelligence tools for disruptive innovation? That’s what I’m discussing today with Kevin Surace. Kevin is the CTO of Appvance.ai, which is a leader in Generative AI for software quality. On today’s call, Kevin shares his insights on the transformative potential of AI and discusses the need for a culture that encourages disruptive innovation. He talks about how AI is reshaping industries and everyday tasks. During Kevin’s career, he has been a

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13:11

Creating Your 2024 Patent Strategy – Steve Sponseller

Tech Leader Talk ·

2024/01/04

Do you have a patent strategy for 2024 that protects your team’s valuable inventions that provide a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase company valuation? On today’s episode, I’m going to share 7 activities to help you create a 2024 patent strategy for your organization. You don’t need to include all 7 activities in your patent strategy. I suggest you consider selecting 2 or 3 activities that are most important to your company for the coming year. 1. Review Your Current

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33:34

IT Leadership and Cybersecurity Strategies – James Fair

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/12/21

Are you keeping up with the constantly changing cybersecurity landscape? On this episode, I’m talking with James Fair who has more than 35 years of experience in IT (information technology) and leadership. Today, he combines his love of IT and cybersecurity with his passion for leadership development. James started as an entry-level technician and worked his way through many positions to become a Senior Vice President. During that time, he gained significant experience in all aspects of IT. Now,

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31:58

Cloud Adoption Strategies and Challenges – Alina...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/12/14

Alina is an award-winning professional working with Financial Services organizations in the areas of cloud-based systems, data, and digital technologies. She was recently recognized in the “Who’s Who in Cloud?” report as an influencer and keynote speaker. Outside of work, Alina gives back to her community by mentoring immigrants and women of diverse cultural and social backgrounds. Alina presented a TEDx Talk titled “Fail But Never Give Up.” Her presentation currently has more than 500,000

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36:46

Leveraging the Power of Visual Communication – Todd...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/12/07

Are you ready to unlock the power of visual communication in your life and your business? Today, I have a great conversation with Todd Cherches, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Big Blue Gumball, which is an innovative leadership development and executive coaching firm. Todd is also an adjunct professor of leadership and NYU and a lecturer on leadership at Columbia University. On today’s call, Todd and I discuss the field of Visual Leadership. Todd is the author of the book VisuaLeadership:

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37:33

Harnessing the Power of AI to Solve Complex Data...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/11/30

Do you want to learn how to use AI to solve your complex data issues? That’s what I’m talking about today with Eric Daimler. Eric is an authority in Artificial Intelligence with over 20 years of experience in the field as an entrepreneur, executive, investor, technologist, and policy advisor. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Conexus, which provides solutions that analyze and integrate large amounts of data from multiple sources. Eric is a frequent speaker, lecturer, and commentator. He works to

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18:20

Well-Designed Patent Portfolios Protect Your R&D...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/11/16

Are you protecting your Research and Development investment of time, money, and effort? That’s the topic of today’s episode. If you’re like many technology companies, your team creates valuable inventions that provide a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase company valuation. You can protect those R&D activities by building a patent portfolio that protects your critical inventions. Patents protect the inventions produced by your R&D activities. A well-designed patent portfolio is a

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36:27

Managing Identity Security In A Multi-Cloud...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/11/09

Are you successfully managing identity security in a multi-cloud environment? Today, I’m talking about that with Eric Olden, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Strata Identity, which is a leader in identity orchestration. Eric talks about why technology companies should be concerned with application identity modernization. He discusses how to handle identity security when operating in a multi-cloud environment. He also talks about how to move legacy applications to the cloud while maintaining

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33:23

Transforming Your Business with Digital Twins –...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/11/02

Are you using digital twins to improve your business? If not, today’s interview will help you understand how to get started. On this episode, I’m talking with Brenda Discher. Brenda is a Senior Vice President of Business Strategy & Marketing at Siemens Digital Industries Software. She has more than 20 years of business experience and is currently empowering companies of all sizes to create and leverage digital twins to enable a digital enterprise. During our conversation, Brenda explains why

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35:49

Leadership Development in Tech Companies – Kevin Gazzara

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/10/26

Would you like some insights on developing strong leaders in the tech industry? That’s what I’m discussing today with my guest, Kevin Gazzara. Kevin is a Senior Partner and Instructor at Magna Leadership Solutions. He is a trusted advisor for executives of small to mid-sized companies that want to create strong leaders within their organization. Kevin also talks about techniques for developing effective leaders in the technology industry. These insights are based on Kevin’s 18 years of experience

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14:32

Your Tech Company Needs A Patent Strategist – Steve...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/10/19

Do you have a strategy for identifying and protecting your company’s most valuable inventions? That’s what I’m discussing on this episode. Patent attorneys are important to help prepare patent applications. But without an appropriate Patent Strategy, you may be missing out on your most important inventions. A patent strategist works with teams in technology companies to identify, prioritize, and protect the company’s highest value inventions. An experienced patent strategist also monitors the

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34:05

Lessons from Amazon for Any Business Leader – John...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/10/12

Are you continually transforming your business like Amazon? Today I’m talking with John Rossman who is a thought leader on the topics of digital strategies and innovation strategies. John is a former Amazon executive who was a leader in launching and scaling the Amazon Marketplace business and ran the enterprise services business. John is an expert at leveraging the Amazon leadership principles to help people innovate, compete, and win in the digital world. He is an advisor to companies and leaders

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32:56

Predictable Innovation with the Outcome-Driven...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/10/05

Is your approach to innovation predictable? On this episode, Tony Ulwick and I discuss his innovation process that’s been used by companies around the world. Tony is the inventor of the Outcome-Driven Innovation® (ODI) process and founder of strategy and innovation consulting firm, Strategyn. He has applied his ODI process at some of the world's leading companies and across nearly all industries to create breakthrough innovations - achieving a success rate that is five times better than the

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30:58

Innovating Satellite Connectivity – Parth Trivedi

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/09/28

Would you like to learn how to validate your business startup idea or business expansion plans? That’s the topic of this episode. Today I’m talking with Parth Trivedi, who is the CEO of Skylo Technologies which provides a non-terrestrial network (NTN) that connects devices around the world. In his role as CEO, Parth is responsible for leading business operations including long-term goals, growth, profitability, and overall vision. During our discussion, Parth shares information about how his team

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