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Tech Legacies

Want to get ahead in the tech industry? Want tech insights? Join host Fanny Dunagan as top executives share their untold stories about their tech careers, reveal what lessons they"ve learned, and offer advice for professionals who hope to get ahead. Are you motivated? Looking for career growth? Then make sure you follow this show. Get tips from tech executives from AT&T, FedEx, Verizon, Hasbro, Textron, and EY. Discover strategies for technology and team culture. Learn about the importance of

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06:47

TECH BYTES: The Vision That Could Fix American...

Tech Legacies ·

2025/11/12

What if education worked like your smartphone?In this segment from Tech Leaders Untold, former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes lays out a bold, scalable plan to reimagine American education: an Education Operating System (EOS).Just like Apple’s iOS unlocked a world of innovation, Jim argues that EOS could create universal access to high-quality learning tools, individualized education for every student, and real-time connections between students, teachers, and edtech providers; all while

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04:36

TECH BYTES: Why 7-Eleven Japan Is Years Ahead of U.S....

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2025/11/05

Think 7-Eleven is just cheap snacks and Slurpees? Think again.In this segment of Tech Legacies podcast, former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO, Jim Keyes shares how 7-Eleven Japan quietly became one of the world’s most advanced retail operations… decades before data-driven retail became trendy.Jim explains how, even in the 1990s, 7-Eleven Japan was using real-time data and logistics to deliver fresh food multiple times a day, manage precise inventory forecasts, and empower store managers to adapt based

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03:27

TECH BYTES: The Truth about Blockbuster (nope, it...

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2025/10/30

Everyone thinks Netflix killed Blockbuster… but former CEO Jim Keyes says the real story is very different.In this TECH BYTE clip from Tech Leaders Untold, Jim reveals what really happened behind the scenes: how Blockbuster was actually ahead of its time in streaming, why a potential deal with Enron could have changed entertainment forever, and why Netflix’s $50 million offer wasn’t the sure bet history makes it out to be.He also shares the lost story of Blockbuster's Total Access, a hybrid

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01:21:26

Former 7-Eleven CEO's Fight to Fix Education with...

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2025/10/23

What can the former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster teach us about AI, leadership, education, and resilience?In this wide-ranging conversation, James Keyes shares untold stories from the front lines of corporate transformation. He reveals how perception, not technology, doomed Blockbuster... why 7-Eleven Japan's secret weapon wasn't AI, but human insight... and how his bold vision for an education operating system could unlock opportunity for millions.From growing up in poverty to leading iconic

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02:12

TECH BYTES: Inside Tech Titans - The 30-Year Hub for...

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2025/10/16

What’s the secret to uniting an entire region’s tech ecosystem for 30+ years?Meet Tech Titans, North Texas’ leading technology trade association. From its telecom roots in 1994 to today’s thriving community of AI, cybersecurity, and innovation leaders, Tech Titans has become the hub for connection, collaboration, and growth.In this episode, you’ll hear from Paul Bendel, Executive Director of Tech Titans on how they:🔹 Bring tech professionals together through powerful networking and industry

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05:14

TECH BYTES: Inside the Evolving Tech C-Suite - Skills...

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2025/10/13

What does it really take to thrive in the Tech C-Suite today?Gone are the days when CIOs and CTOs were simply the smartest people in the room. Today’s tech leaders must be conductors—orchestrating vendors, partners, and specialist teams across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and beyond.In this conversation, Trude Van Horn and Kris Fitzgerald share why the modern Tech C-Suite is:🔹 Orchestrators, not executors – aligning people, processes, and technology🔹 Wearing multiple hats – finance, risk, and legal

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00:52

Welcome to Tech Legacies with Fanny Dunagan

Tech Legacies ·

2025/10/09

Top tech executives join host Fanny Dunagan to reveal their untold stories about innovation, the role of IT, managing teams, and using technology to get ahead in your career. Based in the Dallas-Forth Worth area as the CEO of PathLynks, Dunagan talks to CEOs, CIOs, and CTOs from across the corporate universe, from AT&T to Verizon to Hasbro.

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59:38

Tech Leaders Untold: CIOs Take the Lead - Gertrude...

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2025/10/08

The role of the CIO and CTO has transformed from keeping systems running to shaping the future of entire organizations. In this episode of Tech Leaders Untold Podcast, host Fanny Dunagan sits down with three seasoned leaders to unpack the evolution of the Tech C-Suite:Gertrude Van Horn – SVP & CIO at Cien.ai, Former CIO at NCH CorporationKris Fitzgerald – COO at Unknot.id, Former CTO at NTT DATA ServicesPaul Bendel – Executive Director of Tech Titans, the leading technology association in North

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46:49

Tech Leaders Untold Podcast - Dangerous Myth of Heads...

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2025/08/28

This isn’t just a career journey, it’s a playbook for every leader who’s ever wondered: "What if I stopped hiding?" In this episode of Tech Leaders Untold Podcast, Fanny Dunagan, CEO of PathLynks, steps into the hot seat to reveal the surprising twists, tough lessons, and untold stories behind her journey.From civil engineer to entrepreneur, from quiet immigrant kid to bold storyteller, Fanny shares how she turned painful career setbacks into growth, built PathLynks into a thriving content agency,

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38:00

Tech Leaders Untold Podcast: 3 Clues to Spot Tech...

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2025/07/01

Discover how Artecia Wilson, Director of Technology at AT&T, built a successful 29-year career by combining curiosity, problem-solving, and leadership in the world of tech innovation. In this episode of Tech Leaders Untold Podcast, she shares her approach to AI governance, overcoming challenges, and leaving a lasting legacy.Artecia's journey from customer service to leading data and AI governance at AT&THow pattern recognition and curiosity led to uncovering a major fraud ringThe importance

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36:56

Tech Leaders Untold Podcast: This Advice Breaks Tech...

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2025/04/02

In this episode, we sit down with a forward-thinking leader in future technology at Verizon who’s challenging everything you thought you knew about working in tech. From AI innovations and multimodal technology to rethinking career paths, this conversation breaks the mold of what a traditional tech journey looks like.Vidhya Seran is the Associate Director of Future Technology at Verizon.We explore how multimodal AI—combining video, audio, and text—is transforming industries like security, telecom,

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44:21

Global CIO of Textron: Aerospace, AI, and Leadership...

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2025/01/16

Tune in to an inspiring conversation with Todd Kackley, VP and Global CIO of Textron, highlighting his leadership journey, resilience, and innovations in aerospace and defense. Todd discusses Textron’s pioneering developments, including electric aircraft, model-based engineering, and AI-driven maintenance solutions that enhance efficiency and safety. He shares his personal battle with cancer, navigating three recurrences while maintaining his role as a transformational leader. His story emphasizes

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01:01:33

The untold stories behind Star Wars action figures...

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2024/11/20

Do you remember Strawberry Shortcake? Care Bears? Boba Fett? Wait till you hear the iconic stories behind the creation of these toys with former VP at Hasbro, Tonka Toys Division and original Kenner Star Wars action figure engineer, Jacob Miles.Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrmiles/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals:

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34:34

From Graveyard Shift To C-Suite: How This CIO Became...

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2024/10/16

What does it take to go from working the midnight shift in an insurance company to becoming CIO across multiple industries?Edward Gustenhoven is the CIO of Dal-Tile LLC and former tech executive at Pabst Brewing Company, Deutsch Family Wine & spirits, Photronics and Diageo.He had an unconventional path to becoming a tech leader - he started working in a computer room on the graveyard shift right out of high school, without going to college.He emphasizes the importance of trust, integrity, and

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38:17

How a foundation in military service led to a...

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2024/09/18

Can a career in military service help prepare you for a career in technology?Michael Anderson is the Deputy CTO and former CISO at Dallas Independent School District. We follow his career from being a Staff Sergeant to being a Network Manager in the military service, to being a WAN Technician, and eventually moving up to a technology executive. Michael is also the Founder and CEO of Your Thought Life Mindset Coaching, where he helps clients overcome mindset challenges so they can achieve their

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32:50

EY partner shares lessons on work-life balance and...

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2024/09/11

How do you juggle motherhood and the high pace of consulting? How do you find mentors and support in consulting?Sook Chua is a Partner at EY Americas Technology Consulting, Cloud Practice. Her career spans across consulting at IBM, PwC and Arthur Andersen.Connect with Sook on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sook-chua/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals:

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35:00

How collaborations in biotechnology research are...

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2024/08/02

Did you know Dallas-Fort Worth has a hub of biotech innovations happening? There's medical advances that we don't even know are going on.This episode, we talk to Gabby Everett, Director of Business Operations & Strategy and Site Head at BioLabs Pegasus Park - North Texas. BioLabs are the premier co-working spaces for life science startups — unique places where you can test, develop and grow your game-changing ideas. As entrepreneurs and investors ourselves, they have firsthand experience with

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36:14

Why are hobbies important for business and personal...

Tech Legacies ·

2024/07/22

Hobbies develop our right brain and foster emotional intelligence. Learn why hobbies are important for business and personal growth with Patrick Benoit, Former Global CISO at Brink’s and VP of Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) at CBRE.Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklbenoit/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals:

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34:26

From India to US - Award-winning Global CIO of Brinks...

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2024/06/26

Neelu Sethi is the Global CIO of Brinks and a multiple award-winning digital transformation leader with 26+ years of experience across Consumer Product Goods, Hospitality, Healthcare and Textile industries with passion for driving digital innovation & operational excellence.Learn how her father inspired her to pursue a career in technology despite being a woman in India, 30 years ago, as well as her journey moving up the career ladder at McKesson, Cadbury, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Reddy Ice and

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29:37

How to lead in a crisis - Lessons from US CIO 100 and...

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2024/06/13

Lucy Mariappa grew up in India and learned valuable lessons around crisis management from her father who was a police inspector. Since then, she's had 24 years of global experience across 40 countries, in corporate & public sectors, across multiple industries - Technology, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Telecom, Energy, Hardware, Software, Education, Financial, Non-Profit.She's worked at top technology companies leading the global product development for 32 countries, consulted at Fortune 500

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