Tech Leader Talk

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: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life. Todd discusses the meaning of visual leadership and why it's important to company leaders and in your personal life. He shares success stories of people he's helped implement visual leadership techniques. Todd has been quoted as saying, "Everyone thinks visually." During our conversation, he shares what he means by that statement. I'm sure you will get value from this conversation with some tips and insights for implementing visual leadership in your work and your life. "There are more neurons in our brain that are dedicated to sight than any of our other senses, so we're just wired visually." – Todd Cherches Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - The importance of visual communication in leadership - Incorporating Visual Thinking into your work today - How our brains are wired visually - Benefits of learning visual leadership techniques - The importance of visual communication in your personal life Book: VisuaLeadership – Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking In Leadership and In Life - https://www.toddcherches.com/book Connect with Todd Cherches: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcherches/ Website: https://www.toddcherches.com/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

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 empower communities and citizens to leverage AI for a more sustainable, secure, and prosperous future. Eric studied at Stanford University, the University of Washington-Seattle, and Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned his PhD in its School of Computer Science. "Every company is going to become an Artificial Intelligence company." – Eric Daimler Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Why Artificial Intelligence is the economic engine of the future - The important relationship between Data Infrastructure and AI - Policies and regulation related to AI - Tasks that are best handled by AI today - What's coming next for AI Resources Book: ReCulturing by Melissa Daimler - https://www.amazon.com/ReCulturing-Company-Culture-Connect-Strategy/dp/1264278608 Connect with Eric Daimler: Website: https://conexus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdaimler/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

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 carefully chosen collection of patent assets that support your business goals and objectives. Failing to protect your most valuable inventions with a patent portfolio means that your R&D team is working for your competitors. Without patent protection for your critical inventions, your competitors are free to use your inventions to compete against you without having to invest any time, money, or resources. Don't let this happen to your tech company. Use this 3-Step Strategy to build or expand your valuable patent portfolio: 1. Identify all of your company's inventions 2. Evaluate and prioritize your inventions using evaluation criteria related to company goals 3. Protect the most valuable inventions to continue strengthening your patent portfolio "By carefully evaluating your inventions with respect to your company goals and objectives, you are designing a valuable patent portfolio that protects your critical assets." – Steve Sponseller Questions? If you have any questions about designing a valuable patent portfolio, I would be happy to talk with you. Contact me via email: Steve@SteveSponseller.com Or schedule a complimentary call with me at: https://calendly.com/steve-sponseller/20 Download my free white paper, InventLock™ Protection Guide for Tech Startups, at: https://stevesponseller.com/guide

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 security and compatibility. And, Eric shares his thoughts about creating a strong company culture from the very beginning of the company. He also discusses how the culture can evolve as the company grows and talks about how he's done that with the companies he built. I think you will enjoy this conversation and get some valuable insights to implement in your own business. "The most common thread throughout the startup and the enterprise experience has been how critical it is to develop a very deliberate culture." – Eric Olden Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - The importance of application identity modernization for technology companies - Developing and evolving a company's culture - Edge computing trends - Successfully moving legacy applications to the cloud Resource: Get help solving your toughest challenge: https://strata.io/podcast Book: Artificial Intelligence – A Guide for Thinking Humans by Melanie Mitchell - https://www.amazon.com/Artificial-Intelligence/dp/0241404835 Connect with Eric Olden: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boughtnotsold Website: https://strata.io Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

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 digital twins are important to technology companies. She also discusses many situations and industries that have successfully used digital twin technology. Brenda shares her thoughts about how this technology can improve efficiency, optimize product development, and improve manufacturing processes. Brenda also shares her insights regarding the use of digital twins to support sustainability, such as with farming to optimize water and fertilizer usage. I know you will enjoy our conversation and get some valuable tips to use in your own business. "A digital twin is a virtual digital representation of something in the physical world." – Brenda Discher Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Successful examples of digital twin technology - Why tech companies need to understand digital twins - The power of artificial intelligence and digital twins - How digital twins improve efficiency and optimize product development - Getting started with digital twin technology Connect with Brenda Discher: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendadischer/ Website: https://siemens.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

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 working with Intel. Kevin shares his thoughts about the importance of taking ownership of a problem and identifying your contribution to the problem. By taking ownership and reflecting on your own actions, you can create a positive impact within the organization. During our discussion, Kevin shares information about how leadership training is different in a technology company. I know you will enjoy our conversation and get some valuable tips to use in your own business. "What I really found out was I love doing the training and development of other leaders." – Kevin Gazzara Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Effective techniques for training leaders - Kevin's insights from the tech industry - Setting realistic expectations - Taking ownership of a problem - Failing forward fast Resource: Free Assessment - https://pqtrainingandcoaching.com/ Book: The Leader of OZ by Kevin Gazzara - https://www.amazon.com/Leader-Oz-Revealing-Marvelous-Leadership/dp/B09B8VYTW3 Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine - https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Intelligence-audiobook/dp/B007TXWZDQ Connect with Kevin Gazzara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingazzara/ Website: https://magnaleadership.com/ Email: kevin@magnaleadership.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

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 growth of your patent portfolio to ensure that is provides maximum value to the company and supports the company's goals. A well-designed patent strategy can: 1. Provide a Competitive Advantage 2. Attract Investors 3. Retain/Attract Key Employees 4. Offer Peace of Mind 5. Increase Company Valuation These are important benefits that protect your company's R&D investment of time and money while also strengthening your team and competitive edge. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - The importance of a Patent Strategist to tech companies - A common mistake when thinking about patent applications - 3-step system (Identify – Evaluate – Protect) to build a valuable patent portfolio - Patent Strategy Success Study "Although a patent attorney is important to your business, you also need a patent strategist." – Steve Sponseller Questions? If you have any questions about designing a patent strategy that builds a valuable patent portfolio, I would be happy to talk with you. Contact me via email: Steve@SteveSponseller.com Or schedule a complimentary call with me at: https://calendly.com/steve-sponseller/20 Download my free white paper, InventLock™ Protection Guide for Tech Startups, at: https://stevesponseller.com/guide

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 who want to innovate and compete with more agility and effectiveness. John is also a keynote speaker on leadership for the digital era. He is the author of three books, including The Amazon Way: Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles. "Continually transform your business by making small tangible changes, learn from those changes, and continue with more changes." – John Rossman Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How companies can improve their Digital Transformation effectiveness - What inspired John to write "The Amazon Way" - What tech leaders can learn from the Amazon leadership principles - Why "Customer Obsession" is the first principle discussed in John's book - What is the "diving deep" principle Resources John's Book: The Amazon Way - https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Way-Amazons-Leadership-Principles/dp/173497916X John's Newsletter: The Digital Leader Newsletter - https://thedigitalleader.substack.com/ Book: The Founders by Jimmy Soni - https://www.amazon.com/Founders-Paypal-Entrepreneurs-Shaped-Silicon/dp/1501197266 Connect with John Rossman: Website: http://rossmanpartners.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-rossman/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

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 industry average. Tony has been credited with bringing predictability to innovation. He has been published in the Harvard Business Review and the MIT Sloan Management Review. Tony is the author of two best sellers: What Customers Want and Jobs-to-be-Done: Theory to Practice. Tony is also an inventor with 12 patents granted on his inventions. "First discover unmet needs, then create solutions for those unmet needs." – Tony Ulwick Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How companies can improve their innovation success rate - The Jobs-to-be-Done process - IBM's billion dollar mistake - How the ODI process is different from other innovation systems - Yes, you can bring predictability to innovation Resources: Free book: https://jobs-to-be-done-book.com/ Tony's blog: https://jobs-to-be-done.com/ Connect with Tony Ulwick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyulwick/ Website: https://strategyn.com/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

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 validated their startup idea when creating Skylo Technologies. This included seeking critical feedback from independent advisors and potential customers. Parth also talks about how he and his team approach innovation in an ever-changing market. They focus on developing new systems that change their industry. Parth shares information about the challenges of designing new products that must operate within existing constraints, such as existing hardware systems and user behavior. I'm sure you will enjoy this discussion and pick up some valuable tips to use in your own business. "Get out there. Talk to customers. Talk to people who would actually buy your solution. Get out of the technology and get into the problem." – Parth Trivedi Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Innovation techniques - Validating new ideas - Creating new standards - Dealing with confirmation bias - Launching a company with significant innovation constraints Book: Chip War by Chris Miller - https://www.amazon.com/Chip-War-Dominate-Critical-Technology/dp/B09TX24J5Y Connect with Parth Trivedi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parthtrivedi/ Website: https://www.skylo.tech Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.