Tech Leader Talk

Steve Sponseller

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.

  1. 25 juin

    Raising Funds for Your Tech Startup – Mark Sherman

    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 business.  Mark shares other key factors during our discussion. He also talks about how companies can make their pitch stand out to investors and make a good impression. I know you will enjoy this conversation with Mark and leave with some insights on how to position your company to improve the chances of getting funding. "We typically invest in Series A and Series B companies. Our goal is to help companies grow to $100M in revenue and beyond." – Mark Sherman Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Using data analysis when evaluating tech startups for investment - How can a pitch grab an investor's attention - Factors considered before investing in a technology startup   Connect with Mark Sherman: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/markheyssherman/ Website:  https://telstraventures.com/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

    37 min

  2. 18 juin

    Leveraging Your Innovation and Automation – Andrew Cohen

    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 the relationship between innovation and automation. During our conversation, Andrew talks about "Innovate as a Service" – a new term for me.  I encourage you to listen as Andrew explains how Netsurit uses "Innovate as a Service" with its clients.  It may give you some new ideas for your own business. I'm sure you will enjoy this conversation with Andrew and get some insights on using innovation and automation to strengthen your company's competitive advantage. "Look at your current business activities, identify any inefficiencies, and leverage your existing technology to be more efficient." – Andrew Cohen Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Staying competitive through innovation and automation - Providing innovation as an ongoing service - Implementing Innovate as a Service - User adoption as part of the innovation and automation process - Fostering an innovative spirit in your organization Connect with Andrew Cohen: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cohen-91945a4/ Website:  https://netsurit.com/en-us/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

    36 min

  3. 11 juin

    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 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 Orbital discovered that electron beam technology could generate x-rays.  This discovery led to their innovative system that can x-ray satellites to determine if weapons or other dangerous objects are hidden inside a satellite. On this episode, Lee shares his motivation for co-founding Think Orbital and talks about the current projects the company is developing. Lee talks about how true innovation often comes from accidental discoveries while solving real problems.  He also shares his belief that success in tech isn't just about physics – it's about questioning every human-made constraint.  If it's not a law of nature, it's open to challenge and innovation. I'm confident that this conversation with Lee Rosen will give you some valuable information that you can apply in your own business. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - True innovation from accidental discoveries - Rigorous testing techniques - Cross-disciplinary experimentation - Enabling large-scale construction in space - Why you should question every human-made constraint Connect with Lee Rosen: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leewrosen/ Website:  https://thinkorbital.com/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

    34 min

  4. 4 juin

    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 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 real progress.  Ryan discusses how he and the team at Space Kinetic created the Whirlwind electromechanical deployment system.  This system offers a new approach to deploying micro-payloads from a host spacecraft at high velocities. Ryan recommends reading on a wide variety of topics and drawing inspiration from outside your immediate field to create "aha moments" that shape company strategy. I'm sure you will get some valuable insights from our conversation that you can apply in your own work. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Working on the frontier - Building new space architectures - Culture thrives when leaders encourage questions - Creative problem solving - Finding inspiration in unexpected places Connect with Ryan Sullivan: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryansteelesullivan/ Website:  https://www.spacekinetic.com/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

    29 min

  5. 28 mai

    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 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 particular business, you satisfy both of those requirements.  First, your Invention Evaluation Criteria ensures that you are protecting your most valuable inventions.  And, your Invention Evaluation Criteria is customized for your specific business goals. By creating invention evaluation criteria that's unique to your company, you can be sure that you are spending your patent budget to protect the inventions that are critical to your company's success. With many of my clients, we create 12-15 different evaluation criteria that are applied to each invention.  Based on applying the evaluation criteria to multiple inventions, those inventions can be prioritized based on their value to the company. I will discuss some of the common evaluation criteria used by clients for many years. ·       Feasibility of the invention.  Is it commercially feasible to design and produce the invention?  If the cost is too high or the development time is too long, the invention may not be a good choice for patenting. ·       Does the invention cover a "must-have" feature?  If this feature fills a desired gap in the marketplace, it may be a good candidate for a patent application if other criteria are confirmed. ·       Does the invention satisfy short-term or long-term goals of the company?  As I mentioned earlier, the inventions you patent should support company goals. ·       Is the invention related to the company's exit strategy?  Will the invention support that exit strategy? ·       Are there any potential patentability problems?  Some inventions may be valuable, but difficult to protect with a patent. ·       Can someone easily design around the invention?  If the invention is patented, can a competitor avoid infringing the patent by easily designing around the patent? ·       Should the invention be maintained as a trade secret instead of disclosing the invention details in a patent application?  ·       What's the lifetime value of a patent covering the invention?  If the invention is likely to be obsolete in a couple years, it may not be worth the time and expense to seek patent protection. These are just some of the invention evaluation criteria that may be appropriate to your company.  It's important to define your own invention evaluation criteria that support your company goals and help build a portfolio of patents that are valuable to your organization. Questions? If you have any questions about building a robust patent strategy for your company, contact me to schedule a complimentary call. Contact me via email: Steve@SteveSponseller.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

    15 min

  6. 14 mai

    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 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 and managing partner of Theseus Capital. Ron has also launched ventures with several academic institutions, such as Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford, and Cornell. He has as strong track record of nurturing innovative concepts and supporting entrepreneurs and scientists from early-stage startups to initial public offerings.  Ron has successfully raised capital across many sectors, multiple geographies, and ever-changing market conditions. I'm sure you will enjoy this discussion with Ron, where he shares his expertise with launching and growing tech companies, and discusses strategies for raising funds. "The roadmap we created allows the founders to maintain control of the company and retain full scientific and creative freedom." – Ron Bauer Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - What investors look for in tech startups - Creating and launching university spin-out companies - Adapting to changing economic environments - The critical importance of intellectual property - Identifying hot sectors based on changing market conditions   Book recommendations: Upsiders by Bobby Castro:  https://www.amazon.com/UPSIDERS-confusion-distractions-create-permanent/dp/B09ZCQSCSP The Breakthrough Code by Tom McCarthy:  https://www.amazon.com/Breakthrough-Code-Living-Without-Limits/dp/B09RPWV5VG   Connect with Ron Bauer: Website:  https://thescapital.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronbauer888/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

    36 min

  7. 7 mai

    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 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 Business Week's 25 top innovation champions. Nick is the author of the book:  If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes.  The book discusses how Nick and others led IBM's global technical team. During our discussion, Nick talks about how Innovation played an important role in IBM's transformation during his 44 years at the company. I'm sure you will enjoy this discussion (and get some tips for your own business, like I did) as Nick shares his knowledge and experiences during his many years at IBM. "Transforming IBM into an innovation company was all about value creation." – Nick Donofrio Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How IBM was transformed into an innovation company - Helping your team members be more successful - The role of Nick's mom in his career Nick's Book: If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes:  https://www.amazon.com/If-Nothing-Changes-Donofrio-Story/dp/1544531346 Connect with Nick Donofrio: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-donofrio-7588609/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

    38 min

  8. 30 avr.

    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 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 discuss the power of combining serverless architectures with blockchain technologies.  We also discuss the value of transparency in your organization and growing strong teams. "If you're going to build a blockchain technology that services millions of customers, you need access to enough silicon to do that." – Tim Wagner Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Current data sharing and data storage trends - The importance of transparency in your business - Tips for growing strong teams - The power of combining blockchain with serverless infrastructures - The growth of multi-cloud systems Connect with Tim Wagner: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/timawagner/ Website:  https://www.vendia.net/ Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

    34 min
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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.

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  • Création
    Steve Sponseller
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    188
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Site web de l’émission
    Tech Leader Talk