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

Space Tech Innovation for X-Ray Satellite Inspection – Lee Rosen
June 11, 2026

Space Tech Innovation for X-Ray Satellite Inspection – Lee Rosen

Do you want to hear the story behind a space technology innovation that performs x-ray satellite inspection in space? Keep listening because that’s what I’ll be discussing today with my guest, Lee Rosen. Lee is a co-founder o...
Creating Valuable Innovations In Space Technology – Ryan Sullivan
June 4, 2026

Creating Valuable Innovations In Space Technology – Ryan Sullivan

Can a “non-traditional background” produce valuable innovations in space technology? On this episode of Tech Leader Talk, I’m talk with Ryan Sullivan who is a co-founder of Space Kinetic. He talks about how his work with the ...
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 ...