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Tech Break by Friday

Paraskevi Kivroglou

Hey there! I"m Paraskevi (fun fact: my name means "Friday" in Greek), and this is where I share all my thoughts and discoveries about the tech world that fascinates me. From the latest in AI to game-changing productivity tips, I"m here to explore how we can make technology work for us while keeping the human touch alive. My mission is simple: to help bridge the tech skills gap by sharing knowledge freely and accessibly. Whether you"re just starting out or looking to level up your tech game, I"m

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Episode 52: Ryan Quirk Predicted the AI Security Wave...

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2026/04/23

This episode of Tech Break by Friday was recorded and transcribed using wiserwork, which helped me capture the full conversation and repurpose it into this article and other episode assets. Link to a 14-day free trial of wiserwork: https://platform.wiserwork.ai/sign-up?utm_campaign=40670068-WiserWork%20LinkedIn%20Personas&utm_source=paraskevi🔥 Subscribe to Tech Break by Friday on Substack:👉 https://kivroglouparaskevi.substack.com🎙️ Listen to the full podcast episode:→ Spotify:

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Episode 51: 7 Ways I Use OpenClaw Every Day (Most...

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2026/04/12

Are you actually using OpenClaw to its full potential? Most people install it and stop there.In this video I break down the 7 ways I use OpenClaw every day to run my business — from generating 100 researched leads a day, to keeping my brand consistent across every output, to having an AI that actually pushes back when I'm wrong.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro — Why most people underuse OpenClaw 00:18 🏭 #1 Content Factory — Topic in, full content out 01:26 🎯 #2 Lead Research & Outreach — 100 scored

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Episode 50: Disaster Recovery Explained: The 3-2-1-0...

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2026/03/29

This week on Tech Break by Friday, I sit down with Tom May — nearly 20 years in disaster recovery, Veeam Vanguard, Object First ACE, and founder of DifferentDev. Tom has helped everyone from small dental offices to multinational manufacturers build resilience into their infrastructure — and he pulls no punches about what most businesses are getting catastrophically wrong.#ai #techbreakbyfriday #podcast #systemrecovery This episode of Tech Break by Friday was recorded and transcribed using wiserwork,

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Episode 49: Building a Purpose‑Led Life at the...

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2026/03/18

What does it look like to build a purpose‑led life at the intersection of faith, art, and technology—and carry that through grief, family, and the realities of work? In this episode of Tech Break by Friday, I sit down with filmmaker, artist, and tech founder Preston Zeller to explore how he navigates all of those tensions in real life.Preston has spent years building marketing technology and leading teams, while also creating a documentary on grief and art that has reached audiences in over 40

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Episode 48: From Developer to AI Architect: Milan...

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2026/03/09

The path from developer to Principal AI Architect is available to more people than the job postings suggest. It doesn’t require a PhD. It requires patience, layered experience, and the discipline to stay curious while everyone around you is just staying busy.Milan Rana is living proof of that.Want to hear more conversations like this? Subscribe for practitioner-first insights on AI, architecture, and building real things in production.Connect with Milan Rana on LinkedIn or follow his work through

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Episode 47: How to be a human in the AI Era with Andy...

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2026/02/28

A practical conversation on ethical AI, human agency, and trust with Andy Sitison.We talk about using AI to read emotions in stories instead of just dashboards, why the “why” behind data matters, how organizations can build trust and human‑centered cultures, and what ordinary people can do to regain agency in an AI‑driven world.Andy's Links:Website (SEEQ / Share More Stories): https://seeqplatform.com/Share More Stories (company site): https://sharemorestories.com/Andy on LinkedIn:

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Episode 46: How to get the most out of Nano Banana Pro

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2026/02/08

Are you seeing those "perfect" AI images flood your LinkedIn feed and wondering how to actually apply that to a real business? In this episode, we move beyond the hype and audit the traditional creative workflow.I walk you through a practical case study using Google’s enterprise-grade model (codenamed "Nano Banana Pro") to demonstrate how you can transform raw concepts into high-ROI business assets.We aren't just making "cool pictures"—we are building a visual system to communicate your vision

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Episode 45: AI & Blockchain Platform for 2026 Events...

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2026/02/02

This podcast is a place for everyone to learn ai and technology, in an era of overwhelming content. There are a lot more valuable video where this came from. Thank you for watching and keep reaching for the stars. 💎✨00:00 - Intro00:07 - Guest Introduction: Ritesh Patel00:23 - TicketFairy Overview00:46 - Origin of TicketFairy01:20 - Target Audience & Philosophy02:52 - Who is TicketFairy For?12:13 - Marketing & Growth Mechanics13:59 - Evolution of the Platform17:19 - AI Integration & Future32:00 -

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Episode 44: How I Reclaimed 40 Hours Per Month...

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2026/01/21

Here’s something most productivity content won’t tell you: efficiency isn’t about elimination, it’s about amplification.When I audited my podcast production workflow, I wasn’t looking to replace my team or cut corners. I was looking for leverage. The kind that lets you focus on the work only humans can do: strategic thinking, authentic connection, and creative direction.I discovered I was spending 40+ hours monthly on three repeatable tasks: cover art creation, video loop production, and B-roll

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Episode 43: The ROI of Flow - How to Automate Focus...

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2026/01/16

We are told that to be productive, we need more discipline. But what if the problem isn’t your willpower, it’s your environment? In this episode, I sit down with Steven Puri, former EVP at DreamWorks and VP at 20th Century Fox, now the founder of The Sukha. We discuss why traditional remote work setups are broken and how "monotasking" is the missing variable in your business’s ROI equation. Steven breaks down the science of "Flow State" and shares the exact systems he used to manage creative teams

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Episode 42: Design Your Dream 2026 in 1 Hour (Even if...

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2026/01/02

Stop Planning Like It's 2020 – Design Your Dream 2026 with AI in 3 StepsMost New Year's plans fail by February.Not because you lack motivation, but because you're planning the WRONG things.This 10-minute episode gives you a battle-tested AI system to stop fake planning and actually design a year that transforms your life.You'll get 3 copy-paste AI prompts that force you to: face the brutal truth about 2025, dream your ideal year without limits, and find your ONE focus with a complete 90-day

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Episode 41 [Guest]: Cordell Robinson - Better to be...

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2025/12/28

How can you actually protect your organization in the age of AI, ransomware, and the EU AI Act, not just pass another audit? In this episode, Cordell B. Robinson, JD, CEO of Brownstone Consulting Firm, explains how to build cybersecurity programs that are compliant, defensible, and truly secure for modern businesses.Cordell is a U.S. Navy veteran, engineer, attorney, and cybersecurity leader who helps federal agencies and global enterprises navigate frameworks like NIST 800‑53, FedRAMP, GDPR,

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Episode 40: How Kling 2.6 Audio Changed My Content...

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2025/12/21

In this episode of Tech Break by Friday Podcast, I break down Higgsfield's Kling 2.6 Audio, the AI tool that generates video, voiceover, sound design, and ambience in a single pass. No separate voiceover software. No editing audio tracks manually. Just write a prompt, hit generate, and get a finished clip ready for clients or your own content.I walk through 4 real-world use cases:Product ads for small businesses (vertical Reels/TikTok format)YouTube explainer intros with native AI voiceoverUGC-style

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[Bonus]: Reintroducing Tech Break by Friday (New...

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2025/12/18

Welcome back to Tech Break by Friday.If things have looked a little different lately, that’s on purpose. The podcast has been going through a rebrand, and today is the first time you’re seeing the new Prism Universe in action.For anyone new here, Tech Break by Friday is a weekly tech and AI show designed to slow down the noise and turn it into clear, practical insights you can actually use. The new logo is built around that exact idea.The white light represents the chaos of the tech news cycle,

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Episode 39 [Guest]-Ram Reddy: The Smart HR Revolution...

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2025/11/25

The biggest AI stories usually focus on coding, marketing, or content creation, but one of the quiet revolutions is happening in HR.In this episode of Tech Break by Friday, Associate Director of HR Information Systems and People Analytics Ram Reddy explains how AI-powered HR shared service centers are reshaping employee support, cutting costs, and freeing HR teams from repetitive work.Ram has spent 20+ years building data and HR tech solutions for organizations like NSF International, ADIA, Oracle,

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Episode 38: The $3M AI Music Deal: How Xania Monet...

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2025/11/18

Summary:In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the AI music revolution that’s reshaping the industry at record speed. Explore how digital avatars like Xania Monet are making history—she’s accrued 44 million streams, landed a $3 million record deal, and became the first AI-generated artist to debut on Billboard’s radio airplay chart, all without ever stepping into a studio.But the wave doesn’t stop there. We spotlight other chart-busting AI acts like Breaking Rust, the country persona who

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Episode 37 [Guest]: Abhishek Yadav - Data...

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2025/11/10

In this episode, Tech Break by Friday podcast welcomes Abhishek Yadav, a leader in data and business intelligence at the Mayo Clinic. Abhishek Yadav is a BI and GenAI professional passionate about making data human, understandable, and actionable. With over a decade of experience in analytics, AI, and data storytelling, his work focuses on bridging the gap between insight and impact through visual intelligence. His projects combine algorithmic precision with intuitive design, helping organizations

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Episode 36: The Next Web War: Why AI Browsers? (Part 2)

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2025/10/29

AI Browsers: The Zero-Click Revolution Transforming How We SearchAre you tired of juggling dozens of browser tabs? This week, we explore the emerging world of AI browsers and how they're revolutionizing the way we interact with the internet. OpenAI just released ChatGPT Atlas for macOS, joining competitors like Perplexity's Comet in a race to eliminate "tab chaos" and fundamentally change how we find information. Discover what AI browsers are, why they matter, and the critical trade-offs between

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Episode 35: The Next Web War: Top AI Browsers (Part 1)

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2025/10/25

Tech Break by Friday – Episode 35 Show Notes: The Next Web War – Top AI Browsers (Part 1)The browser wars are officially back! In this episode, Paraskevi explores how the rise of AI-powered browsers is reshaping the way we interact with the web.Do you struggle with tab overload or lost research? Discover promise of AI browsers: smarter tab management, research automation, and context-aware assistants.Featured AI browsers:OpenAI ChatGPT Atlas: Conversational browser with Agent Mode, cross-site

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Episode 34: How powerful is AI-video generation with...

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2025/10/20

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Tech Break by Friday. Today, we are diving into the world of AI-generated videos and AI video editing. This week, Google released an update to Veo, giving us Veo 3.1 to generate more videos and add new elements. For everyone who is not aware, Flow is Google’s film-making or video editing platform. In this episode, we’ll break down what makes Veo 3.1 special, explore the powerful features inside Flow, and discuss what this means for the future of video production

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