Episodes

Are you confused about funding options for your tech company? On this episode of Tech Leader Talk, I am talking with Melissa Widner.  She is the CEO of Lighter Capital, which is a leader in revenue-based financing. Melissa has experience as a...

Do you want to simplify your data analysis activities?  That’s what I’m talking about today with my guest, Tim Tutt.  Tim is CEO of Nightshift Development, which helps organizations make sense of their data. Tim and I discuss some of...

Are you looking for a successful approach to implementing engineering processes and building a culture of innovation?  That’s what my guest, Steve Massey, is discussing on this episode. Steve is the CEO and Co-Founder of Prewitt Ridge, which...

This is a special episode of the podcast – I’m celebrating the 3rd birthday of Tech Leader Talk. I’m also sharing my thoughts about a great mentor and friend, Dan Miller, who passed away recently. So, this episode is bittersweet: ...

In this solo episode, I talk about patent filing deadlines that are important to tech companies and inventors. There are three important activities that automatically trigger a 12-month deadline in the United States for filing a patent application to...

On today’s episode, I’m talking with Rob Whalen about his experience at several technology companies including the company he co-founded, PTO Exchange. As a serial entrepreneur, Rob discusses when he believes it’s time to “switch” to a new...

What happens when a successful Silicon Valley executive leaves the tech startup world and joins a Fortune 500 company?  Listen to this episode to find out what happened when Atif Rafiq made that move – and learn what he discovered by working in...

Would you like to learn how to leverage Artificial Intelligence tools for disruptive innovation?  That’s what I’m discussing today with Kevin Surace. Kevin is the CTO of Appvance.ai, which is a leader in Generative AI for software quality. On...

Do you have a patent strategy for 2024 that protects your team’s valuable inventions that provide a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase company valuation? On today’s episode, I’m going to share 7 activities to help you create...

Are you keeping up with the constantly changing cybersecurity landscape? On this episode, I’m talking with James Fair who has more than 35 years of experience in IT (information technology) and leadership.  Today, he combines his love of IT and...

Alina is an award-winning professional working with Financial Services organizations in the areas of cloud-based systems, data, and digital technologies.  She was recently recognized in the “Who’s Who in Cloud?” report as an influencer and...

Are you ready to unlock the power of visual communication in your life and your business? Today, I have a great conversation with Todd Cherches, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Big Blue Gumball, which is an innovative leadership development and...

Do you want to learn how to use AI to solve your complex data issues?  That’s what I’m talking about today with Eric Daimler. Eric is an authority in Artificial Intelligence with over 20 years of experience in the field as an entrepreneur,...

Are you protecting your Research and Development investment of time, money, and effort?  That’s the topic of today’s episode. If you’re like many technology companies, your team creates valuable inventions that provide a competitive...

Are you successfully managing identity security in a multi-cloud environment? Today, I’m talking about that with Eric Olden, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Strata Identity, which is a leader in identity orchestration. Eric talks about why...

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 &...

Would you like some insights on developing strong leaders in the tech industry?  That’s what I’m discussing today with my guest, Kevin Gazzara. Kevin is a Senior Partner and Instructor at Magna Leadership Solutions.  He is a trusted...

Do you have a strategy for identifying and protecting your company’s most valuable inventions? That’s what I’m discussing on this episode.  Patent attorneys are important to help prepare patent applications.  But without an appropriate...

Are you continually transforming your business like Amazon? Today I’m talking with John Rossman who is a thought leader on the topics of digital strategies and innovation strategies.  John is a former Amazon executive who was a leader in...

Is your approach to innovation predictable? On this episode, Tony Ulwick and I discuss his innovation process that’s been used by companies around the world. Tony is the inventor of the Outcome-Driven Innovation® (ODI) process and founder of...

Would you like to learn how to validate your business startup idea or business expansion plans?  That’s the topic of this episode. Today I’m talking with Parth Trivedi, who is the CEO of Skylo Technologies which provides a non-terrestrial...

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...

I’m frequently asked why I wrote my first book.  Today, I’m answering that question. On this episode, I am being interviewed about my first book, Cracking the Patent Code.  My friend Mike Wolpert is leading the interview as we discuss...

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...