A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the world

John Rouda: technical leader, author, speaker, educator
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A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the world

The ultimate podcast for aspiring leaders in the creative or technology fields. John Rouda discusses leadership topics, interviews some of the greatest minds today and teaches you practical leadership tips, techniques, tricks and hacks to improve motivation, negotiation, and other much needed skills for leaders today.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    AGL 391: David Minarsch

    About David David holds a Ph.D. in Applied Game Theory from the University of Cambridge, is the creator of the first multi-agent system framework with native support for distributed ledger technologies (https://aea.dev), and is a co-founder and the CEO at Valory. He has conducted research on the Economics of Networks, strategy of conflict, political competition, and multi-agent systems. He has created the first framework for the development and production deployment of agents in a decentralized multi-agent multi-stakeholder environment. David has a proven track record of taking projects from concept stage to production as demonstrated at Yoyo Wallet, Azembly, Panopy and Fetch.ai.   Today We Talked About * David's background * Game Theory? * Crypto * Transparency * Smart Contracts * Agents * Crypto and AI synergies * OLAs * Co-Own AI Connect with David * LinkedIn * Website * OLAs * X Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

    27 min

  2. NOV 8

    AGL 390: Alex Heublein

    About Alex Alex Heublein is the President of the U.S. division of Netsurit, where he leads efforts to help small and medium-sized businesses navigate the complexities of digital transformation. With over three decades of experience in IT and business strategy, Alex is passionate about demystifying technology for SMBs and providing actionable insights to drive efficiency and innovation. At Netsurit, Alex works closely with business leaders to develop tailored strategies that not only enhance operational efficiency but also build resilience and adaptability in an ever-evolving digital landscape. He is also a sought-after speaker and thought leader, frequently contributing to discussions on digital transformation, cybersecurity, and the strategic use of technology in business. His mission is to empower organizations to unlock their full potential and achieve sustained competitive advantage. Today We Talked About * Background * Generative AI * MBA and PhD. * Personal Productivity with Gen AI * Department AI * Enterprise AI * Making Decisions out of structured and unstructured data * Art of the Possible * Choose the Right Use Cases Connect with Alex * LinkedIn * Website * Alexh@netsurit.com Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

    37 min

  3. NOV 1

    AGL 389: Klaas Ardinois

    About Klaas CEOs turn to Klaas when they need an unbiased peer who uniquely understands the lonely burden of leadership and the complexity of a today's technology driven business. He brings a unique blend of expertise gained from engineering, corporate finance, and executive leadership roles. Klaas is usually called on to map out a clear path forward when there are no easy decisions. He has set strategies for scaling teams during 10x growth as well as downsizing when needed. Klaas has led companies through both buy and sell sides of M&A, in startups and public companies. He brings accountability in leadership teams through data-driven clarity. Above all Klaas is a versatile advisor, toggling between strategy and execution. CEOs rely on Klaas when ambiguity looms, leveraging his rational approach and proven frameworks. During his free time Klaas relaxes with online racing and strategy games. Sundays are for NFL. Today We Talked About * Klaas's background * Agile and Scrum * CTO leadership * Keeping the lights on (BAU) * How Technology drives the business forward * Trends in Technology * Is there a Fax Machine?? * What is the role of the CEO? * Digital Transformation * Culture * People come in to do a good job... have faith and trust in people * How do you make their life better? * Develop people * Output is valuable * Career perspective * Your Job of CTO * Learn to talk to other leaders * Football? Connect with Klaas * LinkedIn * Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

    39 min

  4. OCT 25

    AGL 388: Ken Boyer – The Electric Vehicle Revolution

    About Ken Kenneth K. Boyer combines a lifelong love of cars and engineering with a career focused on management and supply chain. He's the Fisher designated professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University./ He was coeditor-in-chief of the Journal of Operations Management, and served on the faculty at Michigan State and DePaul universities. Boyer is a member of the Academy of Management, Production and Operations Management Society, and the Decision Sciences Institute. Recently, he visited Vietnam to study Vinfast's rise. He's published numerous academic articles and two books. His latest is The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Five Visionaries Leading the Charge. He lives in Columbus, Ohio, and currently drives a Tesla Model 3. Learn more at gearschange.com. Today We Talked About * EVs * Henry Ford * Willingness to Change * Ability to Profit * Transform the Supply Change * 5 Visionaries and their stories * What's next for EVs Connect with Ken * LinkedIn * Book * Website * X Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

    39 min

  5. OCT 18

    AGL 387: Itamar Friedman

    About Itamar Itamar Friedman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Qodo, a company dedicated to enhancing code integrity. Under his leadership, Qodo specializes in generating automated tests, providing code explanations, and conducting thorough code reviews. Their groundbreaking research in generating code solutions for competitive programming challenges has even outperformed Google DeepMind. Today We Talked About * Itamar's background * AI * TDD - Test Driven Development * Machine Learning * Hardware vs Software Verification * Code Integrity * Future of Software Development and QA * "No fear from a good conflict" Connect with Itamar * LinkedIn * Website * X Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

    36 min

  6. OCT 14

    AGL 386: Empathetic Leadership with Eric Müller

    About Eric Eric Müller is the VP of Engineering and CISO at Presence, where he has led engineering teams and supported automated processes to deliver high-quality digital products for the past decade. With over 20 years of experience in engineering and security, Eric has worked across various industries including banking, social media, B2B, retail, fashion, and online gaming. His extensive background includes significant roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Charles Schwab, Razorfish, and Mekanism, where he delivered award-winning projects for clients such as Samsung, eBay, and DKNY. At Presence, Eric fosters empathetic leadership and transparent communication to build resilient, high-performing tech teams. An advocate for healthy agency-client collaboration, Eric involves partners early and often in the development process. His experience has proven that stronger client relationships result in better products. Beyond his professional achievements, Eric is an amateur photographer and baking enthusiast who loves discussing security. Today We Talk About * Eric's background * What is Empathetic Leadership * Teams? * Ron Lichty * Therapy - EAP Programs * Empathy * Generosity * No Person is an Island... we can't do it on our own Connect With Eric * LinkedIn * Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

    32 min

  7. OCT 4

    AGL 385: John Conafay

    About John John Conafay is a US Air Force Veteran and the CEO and Co-Founder of Integrate, building program management software with a systems engineering approach for the world’s most ambitious machines. Previously he was an early employee at three space unicorns – Head of BD at ABL Space Systems, was one of the first ten employees at Astranis, and Interned at Spire Global early on. He also worked at the Office of the CFO NASA Headquarters while at BryceTech and was a Director of Business Development at Spaceflight. Today We Talked About * John's background * Collaboration * Accountability * Trust and Transparency * Growth * Pushing people * Passion Connect with John * LinkedIn * Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

    31 min

  8. SEP 27

    AGL 384: Maximillian Naza

    About Maximillian Maximillian Naza is a prominent figure in the tech industry with a rich background in computer science, software engineering, and technology strategy. Having worked with leading companies such as T-Mobile, Google, and Kleiner Perkins, he founded PasciVite, a data-driven creative agency that leverages data analytics and artificial intelligence to give businesses a competitive edge. Maximillian is known for his ability to bridge the gap between traditional industries and digital innovation, particularly in the entertainment sector, where he advocates for the integration of AI to enhance creativity. A frequent speaker, he offers insights into the intersection of technology, business, and innovation, drawing from his diverse experiences to mentor and inspire. Today We Talked About * Background * Freelancing into a business * Delegation * Asking 1000's of questions * Build Relationships * AI * Brainstorming with Generative AI * Automation * Hope Records   Connect with Maximillian * LinkedIn * Website * PasciVite * Hope Records Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

    45 min
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The ultimate podcast for aspiring leaders in the creative or technology fields. John Rouda discusses leadership topics, interviews some of the greatest minds today and teaches you practical leadership tips, techniques, tricks and hacks to improve motivation, negotiation, and other much needed skills for leaders today.

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