Tech Leader Talk

On this episode, Kelli Lucas and I discuss her experience as a UX (user experience) designer. Kelli has 12 years of experience creating beautiful, engaging products for startups and enterprise clients alike. She has designed mobile and web products for FinTech, healthcare, publishing, sports, social media, advertising, education, logistics, and more. Kelli is a co-founder and Chief Design Officer at Lunar Lab, a UX Design and Product Strategy firm. Lunar Lab empowers dreamers to create meaningful, impactful products through collaboration and innovation. "Design decisions need to be aligned with your business decisions." – Kelli Lucas Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Why you should involve end users in the design process - How to design ethical products - Creating meaningful, impactful products through collaboration and innovation - Aligning design decisions with business decisions - How to make technology more human Resources: Book: Ruined by Design (Mike Monteiro) – Available at: https://www.ruinedby.design/ Book: Mismatch (Kat Holmes) – Available at: https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/mismatch Connect with Kelli Lucas: Website: https://lunarlab.io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelliklucas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LunarLab_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.

On this episode, Jayant Chaudhary and I talk about his current work with technology companies. Jayant is an Innovative CTO who works in the areas of ecommerce, marketing, payments, logistics, and team building. He has 30 years of technology and leadership experience, and enjoys helping businesses make better technology decisions as they bring in new solutions. He's been a tech leader at startups and Fortune 50 companies. Jayant has led teams of over 300 people and managed budgets of over $40 million. Today, he is the CTO of eProxim, which provides technological expertise to solve complex ecommerce and middleware problems. "Most technology projects run into trouble due to a lack of good communication." – Jayant Chaudhary Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How to improve communication in tech startups - The importance of developing trust with your team - Tips for building a strong ecommerce platform - How to grow your ecommerce platform as your company grows - How to build a strong communication system in your organization Connect with Jayant Chaudhary: Email: jc@eproxim.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchaudhary Website: https://eproxim.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.

On this episode, Mark Kerzner and I talk about his current work in artificial intelligence. Mark is an expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He is a co-founder of Elephant Scale - a training and consulting company for Big Data, AI, and Machine Learning. "Technology changes, but people and relationships often stay the same." – Mark Kerzner Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - What is scalable artificial intelligence - How can tech companies best use artificial intelligence - Determining meanings within documents using AI - Artificial intelligence tips for small companies Connect with Mark Kerzner: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkerzner/ Website: https://elephantscale.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.

On this episode, I have a great conversation with Josh Millet. Josh the founder and CEO of Criteria, which is a pre-employment assessment company with a simple goal: to help organizations make better hires. Josh founded Criteria in 2006 with a vision to create a pre-employment testing service that would make the highest quality employee assessment tools accessible to companies of all sizes. He has raised a total of $64 million in funding since inception and acquired two companies in the last couple of years. Josh's experience combines leading-edge data science with rigorous validation to provide precise assessments. Since launching the company in 2006, Criteria has administered more than 25 million assessments. "Resumes can be problematic from a science-based lens." – Josh Millet Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Tips for finding top employees for a tech company - How can companies hire the "right people"? - Keeping employees from leaving your organization - Tips for growing a tech company - Using adaptive assessments for improved efficiency Connect with Josh Millet: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-millet-23ba192 Website: https://criteriacorp.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.

Are you interested in learning about the latest uses of optical communication systems? That's what we're discussing on this episode. Today I'm talking with Justin Luczyk, who has two decades of military and satellite communications experience. Justin currently works for Airbus and helps provide space equipment to the U.S. government. Justin has technical experience in all aspects of space-based communications, such as bandwidth, services, payloads, modems, and networks. During our discussion, he shares information about the differences between RF systems and optical systems – and the advantages of each type of system. Justin also talks about how optical communication technology is revolutionizing the space ecosystem. And he shares information about the importance of optical communications for low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. I'm sure you will enjoy this discussion and get some valuable insights about using optical communication systems. "It's enabling business models and architectures that fundamentally couldn't be done with RF alone." – Justin Luczyk (TESAT Government) Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Benefits of optical communication systems - Interoperability standards in the space domain - Current uses of optical communication systems for space-based communications - Advantages of communicating outside the earth's atmosphere - Testing and simulating optical communication systems Book: What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell – https://www.amazon.com/What-Dog-Saw-Other-Adventures/dp/0141047984 Connect with Justin Luczyk: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinluczyk/ 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 leveraging the power of quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI)? If not, today's guest will explain these critical technologies and how they can dramatically impact your business. Today I'm talking with Beatriz Sanz Saiz, who is the Global Data and Artificial Intelligence leader for EY consulting. EY is Ernst & Young. Beatriz holds a master's degree in Mathematics and Statistics. She is a regular speaker at international industry conferences and has been featured in Forbes and the Financial Times. During our discussion, Beatriz shares information about quantum computing and artificial intelligence, which she believes are two of the most disruptive technologies of this century. She talks about how quantum adoption will increase and quantum algorithms will be integrated into existing technology. Beatriz also discusses five practical steps for companies to start using quantum technology today. I'm sure you will enjoy this discussion and get some valuable insights to leverage quantum computing and artificial intelligence in your business. "The range of use cases will expand mostly because it touches the heart and the core processes of nearly every sector." – Beatriz Sanz Saiz Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Current trends in adoption of quantum computing - A hybrid approach to add quantum computing to your existing technology - How quantum technology and artificial intelligence intersect with one another - Five steps to start using quantum technology today - Why quantum computing may reinvent entire industries Book: An Immense World by Ed Yong – https://www.amazon.com/Immense-World-Animal-Senses-Reveal/dp/0593133250 Connect with Beatriz Sanz Saiz: Website: https://ey.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriz-sanz-saiz-a8341630/ 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.

On this episode, I have an insightful conversation with Chris Hood. Chris is a strategist, a thought leader, and an author with 35 years of experience in business development and digital transformation. He currently formerly worked at Google as the Head of Business Innovation & Strategy. Today, he is the founder of CH Digital. Chris also teaches at Southern New Hampshire University. His background includes a wide range of industries with significant work in media and entertainment at companies including Fox, Disney, Universal, and Electronic Arts. Chris is also the host of "The Chris Hood Digital Show" Podcast. "Innovative ideas can come from anyone in your organization." – Chris Hood Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How do you keep innovation alive in a large organization like Google - The three key components of innovation (technology, data, and people) - Tips for building a culture of innovation in your company - The relationship between digital transformation and innovation Connect with Chris Hood: Website: https://chrishood.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishood/ 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 Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your business? That's what we're discussing on this episode. Today I'm talking with Manuj Aggarwal, who is an Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security expert and a mentor to startups. He is also the author of two books and an inventor named on four patents. During our discussion, Manuj talks about how he launched his current business, TetraNoodle Technologies. He also provides tips on using Artificial Intelligence tools, such as Chat GPT, to enhance your business. Manuj also provides some warnings for tech leaders about using those tools safely so you don't disclose company secrets. Manuj talks about the value of patents when selling a business. I'm sure you will enjoy this conversation with Manuj and get some valuable tips for effectively using Artificial Intelligence in your own business. "So we have been taught all our lives to find the answers. But in my opinion, people who can ask better questions, they can also get better answers." – Manuj Aggarwal Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Using AI to get advice and solve problems - AI risks for tech companies - Benefits and limitations of using AI - How to be sure your team is using AI tools in a safe manner - Today's biggest challenge working with AI Book: Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio – https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Life-Work-Ray-Dalio/dp/1501124021 Connect with Manuj Aggarwal: Website: https://manujaggarwal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ 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 need help delivering compelling technical presentations? Today I'm talking with Don Colliver, who is a facilitator and communication consultant with over 20 years of experience. He has worked as a consultant for tech companies like Google, Cisco, Adobe, and IBM. Don is also a former theatrical clown for a circus and has performed with the Blue Man Group. He is the author of the book Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence. Don talks about how his experience as a clown helps him when training tech companies how to give good presentations. He also discusses how to present technical information without putting your audience to sleep. Don also shares the 3 questions you must ask about your audience before planning any presentation. I'm sure you will enjoy Don's tips and insights for building audience awareness, increasing rapport, and clearly communicating technical information. "Sometimes all you need is to hear positive feedback for a few presentations." – Don Colliver Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Important factors when presenting technical information - Why engagement is so important - 3 questions to ask about your audience when planning a presentation (Who – What – Why) - How to improve your tech team's presentations - A change in mindset regarding public speaking Resource: Free Audience Engagement Exercise – https://www.doncolliver.com/techengage Book: Crucial Conversations – https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Tools-Talking-Stakes/dp/1260474186 Connect with Don Colliver: Website: https://www.winktechtalks.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doncolliver/ 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.

On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Andrew Butt. Andrew has launched and grown several technology companies. He has also served on the Board of Directors for multiple companies. Andrew it the co-founder and CEO of Enable, which is a cloud-based B2B (Business to Business) software tool for rebate management. Enable's software tool is used by distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers across over 50 industries. "Cloud-based opportunities are bigger than ever." – Andrew Butt Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Key lessons learned from launching several tech companies - Tips for growing a venture-backed company - Critical trends that are impacting technology companies - Why Focus is so important for tech company leaders Resources Mentioned: Book: The Five Disfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Book: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni Connect with Andrew Butt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awbutt/ Website: https://www.enable.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.