Tech Leader Talk

Tech Leader Talk

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.

Recent Episodes

Creating Invention Evaluation Criteria for a Robust Patent Strategy – Steve Sponseller
May 28, 2026

Creating Invention Evaluation Criteria for a Robust Patent Strategy – Steve Sponseller

On this episode, I’m continuing my discussion of the 7-Step system I created that’s helped many tech companies build robust patent strategies. I will be discussing the fourth step in that system, which is important to ensure ...
Get Funding Without Giving Up Control of Your Tech Company – Ron Bauer
May 14, 2026

Get Funding Without Giving Up Control of Your Tech Company – Ron Bauer

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 cont...
Innovation Leadership at IBM – Nick Donofrio
May 7, 2026

Innovation Leadership at IBM – Nick Donofrio

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...
Combining Blockchain with Serverless Infrastructures – Tim Wagner
April 30, 2026

Combining Blockchain with Serverless Infrastructures – Tim Wagner

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 ...
B2B Marketing - The War Between Art & Science – Camela Thompson
April 23, 2026

B2B Marketing - The War Between Art & Science – Camela Thompson

On this episode, I talk with Camela Thompson, who is a B2B thought leader, an entrepreneur, a podcaster, and an author. Camela and I discuss B2B marketing. In particular, Camela explains “The War Between Art & Science” – whic...
Creating an Authentic Brand that Attracts Customers – Kate DiLeo
April 16, 2026

Creating an Authentic Brand that Attracts Customers – Kate DiLeo

On this episode, I have a valuable conversation with Kate DiLeo about her Brand Strategy Process for technology companies . Kate believes that a brand is the path of least resistance to revenue and she’s passionate about help...