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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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36:09

Staying Competitive Through Innovation and Automation...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/01/19

Are you effectively leveraging your innovation and automation to improve efficiency? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Andrew Cohen. Andrew is the Managing Director of Netsurit and the Managing Partner of EVOKE. These companies partner with clients to build modern workplace solutions that address organizational and technological challenges. During our discussion, Andrew explains how he and his team help companies stay competitive through innovation and automation. He talks about

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37:26

Managing Security for Small and Medium-Sized...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2023/01/12

Is your company protected against cyber attacks? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Scott McCrady. Scott is the CEO of SolCyber, which provides Managed Security Services. Scott has 25 years of experience working in the areas of networking, telecommunications, and information security. He has experience with large corporations (like IBM and EDS) and several technology startups. During our discussion, Scott shares tips and experiences to help tech companies successfully implement

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35:47

Raising Money Without Giving Up Control of Your Tech...

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2023/01/05

Would you like a roadmap that helps your tech startup grow while you maintain control of the company? On this episode, I have a great discussion with Ron Bauer who helps companies launch and raise funds without giving up control of the company. Ron is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in technology, life sciences, education technology, and natural resources. He has created a number of ventures with leading entrepreneurs and scientists. He is the founder

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35:38

Encore: AI Apps to Turn Your Website Into a...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/12/22

Would you like to automate your marketing activities? On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Anu Shukla, who is a serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of high-tech industry experience. She is an active angel investor personally supporting and investing in women and minority led enterprises. Anu has founded and exited several software companies: ranging from a Fintech loyalty currency company to Adtech and marketing automation companies. She has successfully exited two startups

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38:40

Solving Big Problems with Big Data – Colette Grail

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2022/12/15

Are you leveraging the data in your business to solve important problems? Today I am talking with Colette Grail, who is a former Navy pilot and describes herself as a “data and emerging technology geek.” She is obsessed with ensuring that individuals, leaders, communities, and countries understand data. During her 30 year career as a U.S. Naval Officer, Colette provided important insights for strategic and tactical decisions. Based on that experience, she wrote a book on making decisions with Big

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38:32

Launching and Growing Tech Companies – Jay Bartot

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/12/08

Need help growing your tech company? Learn from a serial technology entrepreneur who created and incubated nearly a dozen startups. On today’s episode, I am talking with Jay Bartot. Jay is the CEO of Zeitworks, which is an artificial intelligence-powered business process intelligence platform. The Zeitworks systems provide enterprises with data-driven insights and tools to improve and transform their business process operations. Jay is a serial technology entrepreneur and innovator with more

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35:23

Lessons from a Successful Startup CEO – Joyce Durst

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2022/12/01

Looking for tips from an experienced tech startup leader? On today’s episode, I am talking with Joyce Durst. Joyce is the CEO and co-Founder of Growth Acceleration Partners (referred to as “GAP”). GAP is a strategic technology solutions partner and a leader in digital transformation consulting. When Joyce was a kid, she refused to accept the belief that “girls don’t do math” and kids from her small hometown don’t pursue college degrees. Joyce overcame both of those mindsets and earned a B.S. in

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28:13

Encore: Focusing on Business Outcomes – Ali Davachi

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/11/17

On today’s episode, I’m talking Ali Davachi, who is a serial entrepreneur with 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 organizations in healthcare, consumer products, and financial services. He helps businesses develop innovative solutions that save money and support new business opportunities. Ali is a Digital Transformation expert and shows companies how to stay focused on business outcomes. During our discussion, he shares his story of going from medical school to the world of

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34:45

Innovative Technology for Printing on Walls – Paul...

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2022/11/10

Are you following your passion? On today’s episode, I have a fun conversation with Paul Baron where Paul talks about the importance of following your passion. Paul is the CEO of The Wall Printer, which produces printers that can print vertically. He started his career as a high school teacher, then became an entrepreneur who has started several businesses. In addition to running The Wall Printer, Paul serves as a mentor at the Univ. of North Carolina – Wilmington and at their Center for Innovation

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11:29

Is Your Patent Strategy Ready for 2023? – Steve...

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2022/11/03

It’s hard to believe that there’s less than two months left in 2022. That means 2023 is just around the corner. Since the new year is approaching fast, on this episode I talk about three things you can do now to be sure your Patent Strategy is off to a good start in 2023. The three things I recommend are: Check for patent filing deadlines. Educate your team regarding how to identify inventions AND encourage them to submit their ideas. Create a group of people to evaluate the inventions submitted

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37:31

Leading Innovation at IBM – Nick Donofrio

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2022/10/27

Are you moving fast enough? On today’s episode, I have a wonderful discussion with Nick Donofrio, who has spent most of his life as a technology leader. Although Nick had countless accomplishments, he wonders if he was moving fast enough. Nick worked in various roles at IBM for 44 years. During that time, he redefined innovation at IBM and initiated worldwide collaboration for the company. Nick was the first Executive Vice President of Innovation and Technology at IBM. And, he was named one of

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34:15

Encore: Surfing Rogue Waves in the 4th Industrial...

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2022/10/20

Eric is a best selling author, speaker, and pragmatic futurist. Eric is focused on addressing disruption by increasing the creative capacity of individuals, teams, and organizations to ignite change, innovation, and foster continuous growth. Eric has an undergraduate degree in engineering, an MBA in Information Systems, and a Ph.D. in Global Leadership. His doctoral work primarily explored complexity sciences centered on executive cognition and their use of intuitive improvisation,

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35:34

How to Stop Creating Things that Nobody Wants – Eric...

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2022/10/13

Are you practicing user-centered design? On this episode, I talk with Eric Weiss, who is an Executive Coach to fast-growing tech companies. He is also the Host of the Chaos to Clarity podcast. For the past 15 years, Eric has helped companies build amazing products, engage their customers, find the right product-market fit, raise capital, and scale their businesses quickly. Eric has been obsessed with technology since he was a child, which led him to the work he’s doing today with tech companies.

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38:39

Your Business Needs Artificial Intelligence – Marco...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/10/06

In this episode, Marco Silva and I have a great discussion about artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. Marco lives in Portugal and is a Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft with many years of experience. As a Cloud Solution Architect, he challenges customers with new ideas and new ways to use cloud technologies. Marco has experience in Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Graphics. He is part of the AI Ambassador team at Microsoft, which means he empowers people

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33:38

Creating Innovative Products by Merging Technologies ...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/09/29

Are you looking for a new approach to create unique products? On this podcast episode, I have a great discussion with Mike Rizkalla, the CEO and co-founder of Snorble. Snorble makes an interactive companion for children that helps promote the development of healthy habits. Mike is a visionary entrepreneur with a deep understanding of robotics, innovation, and user experiences. He enjoys merging different technologies together in a unique way. Mike also loves innovation and experimenting with

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32:30

Understanding your Financial Data to Grow your...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/09/22

Are you struggling to understand your company’s financial data? On today’s podcast episode, I talk with Rami Essaid about his experience founding and growing several tech companies. Rami is the CEO and co-founder of Finmark, which provides financial planning software for fast-growing companies. He has also founded two other startups, both of which were acquired. Rami is passionate about disrupting industries with technological innovations – from bot detection and mitigation to Excel-based financial

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33:48

The Power of Combining Blockchain with Serverless...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/09/15

Is your company leveraging the latest data sharing and data storage technologies? On today’s episode, I am talking with Tim Wagner. Tim is the CEO of Vendia, which provides a platform that combines next generation blockchain with a serverless infrastructure. Tim is passionate about growing teams within organizations and innovating problems related to data sharing. He also has technical knowledge in programming languages, modern databases, and algorithm design. On today’s episode, Tim and I discuss

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31:00

Encore - The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/09/08

Are you frustrated with the typical selling process? On this episode, Farnoosh Brock shares her story about developing a serving mindset. Instead of traditional selling, she teaches how to build relationships that result in repeat clients. Farnoosh worked for 12 years as an electrical engineer at a Fortune 100 company and is now an entrepreneur teaching business leaders how to adopt a serving mindset. Farnoosh is the author of the book, “The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow your Business.”

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36:10

Encore - Understanding the Role of Artificial...

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/09/01

On this episode, I have a fun discussion with Vaclav Vincalek. Vaclav is a technology entrepreneur, CTO, and technology advisor for startups and enterprises. Vaclav helps companies strategize, innovate, and grow. His current focus is determining how to best deploy machine learning to support business objectives. He is also exploring how visionary, forward-thinking companies can use quantum computing. Vaclav frequently speaks at technology industry conferences and contributes commentary for

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34:21

4 Keys to Leadership Success – Tom Kereszti

Tech Leader Talk ·

2022/08/25

Do you want to become a better leader? On this episode, I am talking with Tom Kereszti, who shares his leadership experiences. Tom is a former Fortune 500 CEO, an author, a coach, and a leadership mentor. His leadership techniques come from a lifetime of international business experience. Tom’s book is titled: C-Suite and Beyond – The 4 Keys to Leadership Success. During our discussion, Tom mentions the motivation behind his book and explains the most important leadership principles. During our

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