Episodes

Do you want to know how an experienced space tech CTO solves space’s toughest problems? Keep listening because that’s what I’m discussing with today’s guest, Al Tadros. Al is a Space Technology Innovator and the CTO of Redwire Space. In this role, he is focused on making strategic investments that support Redwire’s customers, advance technology development, and maintain a collaborative technical culture. Al has three decades of experience in space systems engineering, including satellite and spa...

Do you want to learn about innovation and risk from a veteran of the space industry? Today’s guest, Hadi Alhassani, has more than 25 years of experience with satellite operations, technical leadership, launching satellites, and space sustainability. Early in his career, Hadi worked as a Satellite Engineer then moved to an Engineering Director and a Chief Strategist. During his career he has managed complex projects and worked with other space professionals across many countries. During our discu...

Innovation is critical for tech companies to maintain their competitive edge. My guest today is Mike Todasco. He’s sharing his expertise with innovation and artificial intelligence (AI). Mike is highly qualified to talk about these topics individually and he will discuss how AI can help with innovation and creativity. He was formerly the Head of Innovation at PayPal and he’s listed as an inventor on over 100 patents. He left his work at PayPal to focus on Generative Artificial Intelligence. Duri...

Are you effectively leveraging your company’s data? On this episode, I have an interesting conversation with Jon Thompson. Jon is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Blue Margin, which is a data analytics company that organizes data into dashboards. Jon discusses how these dashboards can help companies quickly and easily understand complex data. Jon and his team have helped over 200 companies improve their business outcomes through the use of performance dashboards that drive focus and ...

This is another solo episode of the Tech Leader Talk podcast. Today’s episode continues the discussion of the 7-Step system I created that’s helped many tech companies build robust patent strategies. I will be discussing the fifth step in that system, which helps you protect your highest priority inventions to build a valuable patent portfolio. In previous episodes of the podcast, I’ve discussed the first four steps. Today, I’m discussing step 5 which is: Protecting your highest priority inventi...

Did you know that the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program can help your small business grow by solving particular problems defined by public sector organizations? On this episode, I am talking with Tracy Gregorio. Tracy is the CEO of G2 Ops, which is an IT engineering and cybersecurity company serving the US Navy, the government, and commercial enterprises. She has a wide range of experience with both the military and the private sector. Tracy shares how her variety of experience h...

How can your tech startup attract investors? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Mark Sherman. Mark is a Managing Partner of Titanium Ventures, which is a venture capital firm in San Francisco, CA with a strong track record. As we talk about on this episode, Titanium Ventures uses data science and quantitative analysis when analyzing investment opportunities. Mark talks about what he and his partners look for in a technology startup. One thing they like to see is a passion for the ...

Are you effectively leveraging your innovation and automation to improve efficiency? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Andrew Cohen. Andrew is the Managing Director of Netsurit and the Managing Partner of EVOKE. These companies partner with clients to build modern workplace solutions that address organizational and technological challenges. During our discussion, Andrew explains how he and his team help companies stay competitive through innovation and automation. He talks about ...

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 of Think Orbital with an interesting background spanning military service in the Air Force and working at SpaceX. His fascination with aviation began in his high school rocketry club and has continued through his work at Think Orbital. Lee discusses how the team at Think Orbi...

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 Peace Corps and other non-technical organizations taught him problem-solving techniques that enable him to be a strong tech leader today. Ryan shares insights on building breakthrough hardware, tackling national security challenges, and why asking “naive” questions leads to ...

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 that you create the best invention evaluation criteria for your business. Two important things your Patent Strategy must do: 1. Protect your company’s critical inventions 2. Support your business goals By creating Invention Evaluation Criteria that’s unique to your particula...

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 control of the company. Ron is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in technology, life sciences, education technology, and natural resources. He has created a number of ventures with leading entrepreneurs and scientists. He is the founder ...

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 fast enough. Nick worked in various roles at IBM for 44 years. During that time, he redefined innovation at IBM and initiated worldwide collaboration for the company. Nick was the first Executive Vice President of Innovation and Technology at IBM. And he was named one of Bu...

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 with a serverless infrastructure. Tim is passionate about growing teams within organizations and innovating problems related to data sharing. He also has technical knowledge in programming languages, modern databases, and algorithm design. On today’s episode, Tim and I discu...

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” – which includes issues related to digital marketing in today’s world. We also talk about the ability to track and analyze results in different types of marketing. “We now have the ability to measure the impact of the creative item we’re testing.” – Camela Thompson Today on the Te...

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 helping organizations create common ground with their customers. She has worked with over 200 companies across 20 sectors, helping them create authentic brands that attract more customers. “Your brand is the path of least resistance to revenue.” – Kate DiLeo Today on the Tech Lea...

If you are enjoying the Tech Leader Talk podcast, can you do me a favor and share it with one or two friends who might enjoy the content? This will increase the number of podcast listeners, which helps make a bigger impact in the tech industry. Thanks for your help. When growing a tech business, you must focus on solving real problems, niching down, and building your network. Today, I’m discussing those issues with Dan Fuller, who has 15 years of experience in the unmanned systems industry (such...

Space is not just rockets – it’s a mindset for leadership, strategy, and collaboration across borders and industries. On today’s episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Shelli Brunswick, who will be discussing the power of the space mindset. Shelli is an experienced leader in the space industry with previous roles in the military and with the Space Foundation. Today she is the CEO and founder of SB Global, LLC. During our conversation, Shelli discusses the rapidly evolving landscape of tech...

Today I’m talking with Gunjan Agarwal, who is leading a company at the forefront of battery innovation. Gunjan is the CEO of Zenthos Energy and shares insights on overcoming challenges in product development, the impact of strong communication, and the importance of hands-on leadership in technology startups. On today’s episode, Gunjan discusses her childhood fascination with technology and robotics and talks about her work experience with Intel, Tesla, and Rivian. Those experiences taught her v...

On this episode of the Tech Leader Talk podcast, I’m continuing the discussion of my 7-Step system that’s helped dozens of tech companies build robust patent strategies. Today I will be discussing the third step in that system, which is important to ensure that your million dollar inventions don’t slip through the cracks. Step 3 that I’m talking about today is important after an invention has been identified by someone in your organization. Once an invention is identified, it’s critical to keep ...

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 dig...

Have you ever thought about the similarities between a spacewalk and deep sea diving? My guest on this episode is Hiro Hirokazu – he will be discussing these similarities and sharing many other space-related insights. Hiro is the CEO of Warpspace USA, which is an innovative space technology company. He also helps other organizations develop space solutions using his expertise in business strategy, satellite data utilization, and spaceport operations. Hiro discusses recent developments in optical...

Podcast Partner I want to thank the New Mexico Tech Council () for being the Podcast Partner for this episode. The NM Tech Council was established with the vision of propelling New Mexico into a brighter future, and serves as a catalyst for...

Are you excited about space technology and the latest advances that are turning science fiction into reality? If so, you’re going to love this episode. My guest on this episode is Joe Pawelski. Joe is the CTO and Co-Founder of CisLunar Industries, which is developing the infrastructure for tomorrow’s space economy. Joe discusses various space technologies, such as power, propulsion, and space logistics. He also talks about tractor beam technology, which was considered science fiction in the past...