Tech Talks with Daren Klum Daren Klum

In this podcast we interview the two most influential people in the Minnesota tech scene. Steve Borsch (technology evangelist, podcaster, blogger, web & social media expert) and Graeme Thickins (startup consultant, technology evangelist, podcaster, blogger, web and social media expert). Steve & Graeme discuss their backgrounds, their incredible journey and what they are seeing in the high-tech industry today having worked with 100's of tech startups across the nation.

In this podcast we interview Bill Munk the founder and Chief Game Designer at Tripwire Interactive a leading global game developer & game publisher. We discuss how the gaming industry is changing, the challenges of building a purpose driven business with servant leadership and how to create a culture of success. If you want to learn what it takes to create a video game company this is your podcast! Tripwire designed some of today's most played games like Killing Floor, Man Eater, Chivalry II, Ringing Storm, Road Redemption, Red Orchestra, and Dwarfs to mention a few.

In this podcast we interview Lief Larson a tech-entrepreneur who is the visionary behind disruptive technology and businesses that address massive market problems. From his company Jenny Life that is disrupting the life insurance industry for women, SalesFolks a new way to create a sales community to reduce the cost of having a sales force and Engage a platform that is humanizing e-commerce / e-business. Lief describes his entrepreneurial journey, how to build a scalable business and how to handle the stress of entrepreneurship. If you are thinking of building a high-tech startup you need to listen to this podcast.

In this podcast we interview Matt Versaggi the head of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Technology for United Healthcare / Optum. Matt helps demystify emerging technologies like artificial Intelligence, cognitive computing and quantum computing. Areas he leads within United Healthcare with the goal of creating better healthcare outcomes for the world.

In this podcast we interview the former FBI Cybercrime Chief and Supervisory Special Agent and now CEO & CISO of Larson Security. Scott shares what it's like to be in the FBI Cybercrime Task Force, and the current work he's doing now to protect our businesses across the country. As well as, help companies with forensics, cybersecurity and cyber investigations.

In this podcast we interview a data security 'rock star' Chris Cathers formerly of Dell/RSA, Swimlane and Secure Digital Solutions. Chris shares his insights into the security industry, what's working, what's not and how we find security in this ever changing landscape. Great insights and lots to learn about where the security industry is heading.