Episodes

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...

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 second step in that system, which is critical to be sure you don’t accidentally forfeit your patent rights. The second step to building a robust patent strategy is identifying all patent filing deadlines. Certain activities trigger a 12 month patent filing deadline in the United States. If you mis...

Does your business need a people strategy that can accelerate growth? That’s what I’m discussing today with Andrew Bartlow, who is the CEO of People Leader Accelerator. Andrew has more than 25 years of HR experience and helps tech leaders be more strategic and more successful. Andrew shares his experience and insights regarding scaling a startup organization and constantly reexamining priorities. He also discusses his principles for organizational success that include clarity, consistency, and c...

My guest on today’s episode of the Tech Leader Talk podcast is David Mitlyng. David is the CEO and Co-Founder of Xairos, which is developing a space-based timing architecture using Quantum Time Transfer (QTT). David will be discussing how Quantum Communications can fix GPS Vulnerabilities. In particular, he talks about leveraging entangled photon technology to bring quantum security to timing synchronization. David explains why this timing synchronization is critical to finance, network resilien...

My guest on today’s episode of the Tech Leader Talk podcast is Mark Matossian who will be sharing his insights learned from many interesting experiences with technology companies. Mark grew up during the Apollo era of space exploration and that early experience sparked his lifelong passion for aerospace and technology. Mark is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Lonestar Data Holdings – a company that’s developing space-based data storage systems. Mark has a long history of experience worki...

Today my guest is Vaclav Vincalek who will be sharing his insights on Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and innovation. He will also be debunking some myths about Artificial Intelligence. Vaclav is a technology entrepreneur, a CTO, and a technology advisor for startups and fast-growing companies. He helps companies strategize, innovate, and grow. During our conversation, Vaclav shares his ideas regarding the current limitations of AI and large language models. He also critiques the freq...

On this episode of the Tech Leader Talk podcast, I’m declaring 2026 as The Year of Patent Strategies. I’ve been helping tech companies build robust patent strategies for almost 30 years. My top priority for 2026 is to help more tech companies create or strengthen their patent strategies. An important benefit of building a strong patent strategy is peace of mind. This peace of mind comes from knowing that you have identified every invention developed by your team and took steps to protect the mo...

You have probably heard about IQ and EQ. But have you heard about Experiential Intelligence? That’s what I’m discussing today with my guest, Soren Kaplan – who wrote the book on Experiential Intelligence – literally! His book is titled: Experiential Intelligence – Harness the Power of Experience for Personal and Business Breakthroughs. Soren has been named one of the world’s top management experts. He has advised and led professional development programs for thousands of executives around the wo...

Do you want to learn how to avoid innovation failure? Today I’m talking with Tony Ulwick, who has spent his career clarifying the complex world of innovation. Tony believes that innovation isn’t just about creating new ideas – the heart of innovation is uncovering and addressing unmet customer needs. Tony shares that true innovation isn’t just about fresh ideas. If you want a winning product, Tony explains that you must start by uncovering what people actually want, not just what you think is co...

Have you ever thought about how to protect your company name, logo, or slogan – and when you should do that? On this episode, my guest is J.J. Lee, and he will answer those questions. J.J. Lee is an experienced Trademark Attorney and the Founder of Trademark Lawyer Law Firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan. J.J. and his team have successfully registered over 7000 trademarks for their clients. During our conversation, J.J. shares insights regarding his experience helping companies protect their brands usin...

This is a Fun episode – we’re talking about playing poker. But not the kind of poker you’re familiar with. Today, I’m talking with Stephen Shapiro. Stephen is a leading keynote speaker, author, and advisor on innovation. He has two decades of practical innovation experience, including working at Accenture, where he created and led a 20,000 person innovation practice. Stephen and I are talking about poker today. But this poker game is different – it can improve your company and your individual te...

Are you looking for ways to accelerate and innovate your tech startup? Then you’re in the right place because that’s what I’m discussing today with Zack Weisfeld, who is the Chairman of Ignite DeepTech. Ignite DeepTech accelerates deep-tech innovation by giving founders the knowledge and resources they need to turn groundbreaking ideas into extraordinary companies. Zack has more than 25 years of experience as an executive and a serial entrepreneur. Zack shares his experience in helping startups ...

In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of training your team to identify every invention created in your organization. Invention identification is critical because you can’t evaluate and protect an invention if you don’t first identify it. Identifying every invention is more complicated than simply asking, “What have you invented lately?” Listen to this episode so you understand how to implement this critical 1st step in building your robust patent strategy. Today on the Tech Lead...

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...

Do you want to become a more flexible leader in today’s ever-changing world? You’re in luck because that’s what my guest, Kevin Eikenberry, is discussing today. Kevin specializes in empowering organizations, leaders, and individuals to fulfill their leadership potential. Kevin’s latest book, Flexible Leadership, provides leaders with a new perspective and a new set of skills centered around flexibility. During our discussion, Kevin explains how technology leaders can become more flexible and why...

On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with John Rossman. John is a thought leader on digital and innovation strategies. He is the author of four books on leadership and business innovation including the best seller The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. John is also a keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation. John is a former Amazon executive who was a leader in launching and scaling the Amazon Marketplace business. He has also served as the senior technology adv...

Welcome to another episode of the Tech Leader Talk podcast. We’re back from a break and I’m excited to publish new episodes every Thursday. As always, the Tech Leader Talk podcast brings together successful technology company leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts from around the technology industry. Podcast guests share successes, challenges, and examples of what’s working now to build strong tech companies. After 154 episodes, the Tech Leader Talk podcast is launching a new season with new guests...

Are you using design reviews and testing to build a strong tech team? Today I am talking with Shawn Buckley.  Shawn is the VP of EarthSpace(TM) Systems, Space Stations, at Sierra Space where he and his team are developing and implementing the next generation of power and...

Would you like to learn how to create stability in your organization while the tech landscape is constantly changing? Today’s guest, Stephen Shapiro, will share his insights and experiences about using “Pivotal Strategies” to strengthen your...