Tech Leader Talk

Steve Sponseller
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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.

  1. 18 小時前

    Innovating and Accelerating Tech Startups – Tzahi (Zack) Weisfeld

    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 with funding, mentoring, and C-level executive support.  His experience includes founding and leading tech startups, corporate entrepreneurship, and mentoring tech founders. During our conversation, Zack discusses challenges faced by tech founders and the importance of mental resilience in the tech industry. Zack explains the Intel Ignite program and its unique approach to supporting tech startups and providing mentoring.  He also shares the goals of Intel Ignite and the criteria used to select startups for each cohort. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Mental resilience in the tech industry - The importance of mentorship in building businesses - Challenges faced by tech founders - Intel Ignite's startup selection criteria Book Recommendation: Give and Take by Adam Grant - https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986 Connect with Tzahi (Zack) Weisfeld: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tweisfeld/ Website:  https://ignitedeeptech.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.

    32 分鐘

  2. 11月20日

    A Critical 1st Step When Building Your Patent Strategy – Steve Sponseller

    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 Leader Talk podcast: - Why many people fail to identify inventions - Discovering hidden inventions with Invention Mining - The importance (and value) of incremental inventions - A simple approach for capturing invention details - Be proactive and make inventing fun Questions? If you have any questions about identifying your critical inventions, contact me to schedule a complimentary call so a million dollar invention doesn't fall through the cracks. Contact me via email: Steve@SteveSponseller.com Or visit my website: https://www.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.

    23 分鐘

  3. 11月13日

    A "Digital Wingman" to Manage Risk and Empower Teams – John Hernandez

    Podcast Partner I want to thank the New Mexico Tech Council (www.nmtechcouncil.org) 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 collaboration, education, and networking among businesses, entrepreneurs, researchers, and tech enthusiasts.  The organization plays a pivotal role in uniting the diverse tech community in New Mexico and helps these stakeholders come together to collaborate and build synergistic relationships. This Episode Have you ever thought about whether your business needs a "Digital Wingman" that can empower your team with real-time insights and support - exactly when it's needed?  On this episode, my guest, John Hernandez, will be talking about this topic. John Hernandez is the CEO of Dash2 Labs in Albuquerque, NM.  During today's discussion, John shares insights regarding AI-powered systems Dash2 Labs has developed that provide solutions to overcome information overload, improve risk management, and empower manufacturing teams. John shares the meaning behind the name "Dash2 Labs" and explains how his military background inspired the creation of a "Digital Wingman."  He describes how curated knowledge and real-time insights allow businesses to streamline operations and stay ahead of risks. I'm sure you will enjoy this discussion with John and get some valuable tips to make your team smarter, faster, and more effective. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How to overcome information overload - Systems for managing subject matter expertise - How to effectively communicate with your team and clients - Tips for improving risk management Connect with John Hernandez: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchernandez1/ Website:  https://www.dash2labs.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 分鐘

  4. 11月6日

    Flexible Leadership Skills for Today's Technology Leaders – Kevin Eikenberry

    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 that flexibility is important in today's rapidly changing business environment. I'm sure that this interview will provide you with some valuable insights you can use to quickly strengthen your leadership skills. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How to change your leadership approach in a rapidly shifting tech landscape - Distinguishing between noise and meaningful signals that require a response - Involving your team in decision-making during times of complexity - Building and maintaining confidence while navigating uncertainty - Being intentional about flexibility Resources: A Free Master Class - Building Confidence in Yourself & Others: https://kevineikenberry.com/gift/ Connect with Kevin Eikenberry: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry/ Website:  https://kevineikenberry.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.

    35 分鐘

  5. 10月30日

    From Amazon to Big Bets: Navigating Change and Complexity in Tech – John Rossman

    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 advisor at the Gates Foundation and senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile. During our conversation, John shares his insights on why Big Bets are important to businesses today. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - John defines a "Big Bet" as an initiative that has immense potential and high complexity. - True transformation comes from crystal-clear goals, maintaining momentum, and experimenting quickly to validate assumptions - Business disruption isn't slowing down—if anything, it's accelerating! - Companies should focus on durable customer needs, rethink how work gets done, and embrace cost model innovation to seize new opportunities and build lasting competitive advantage. Resources: Book: Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era by John Rossman & Kevin McCaffrey:  https://www.amazon.com/Big-Bet-Leadership-Transformation-Hyper-Digital/dp/1957588225 Connect with John Rossman: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-rossman/ Website:  https://rossmanpartners.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 分鐘

  6. 10月23日

    Season 2 – Welcome Back!

    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 that share their experiences and stories to help others in the tech industry. Upcoming guests: An artificial intelligence expert talks about the current state of AI technology and what to expect in the future. An innovation expert who has released a program that helps tech companies with team building, collaboration, and innovation.  I've known this guest for many years and his new program is fantastic! A technology leader with expertise in risk management and market assessments.  He uses his military experience to help tech companies today. A trademark expert shares his tips to help tech companies identify and protect their most valuable brand identifiers. A business leader discusses his latest book that helps technology companies navigate uncertainty and lead with confidence. An aerospace leader who leads a company building Quantum Communication systems. An experienced engineer currently developing innovative space-based data storage. If you want to listen to a few of the episodes from the first season, here are the Top 3 most popular episodes:             Episode 70 – Nick Donofrio – Tech leader at IBM  https://www.podpage.com/tech-leader-talk-1/leading-innovation-at-ibm-nick-donofrio/ Episode 87 – Dan Lockney – NASA Technology Transfer  https://www.podpage.com/tech-leader-talk-1/using-nasa-inventions-to-launch-or-grow-your-company-daniel-lockney/ Episode 145 – Zack Weisfeld – Intel Ignite  https://www.podpage.com/tech-leader-talk-1/accelerating-and-innovating-tech-startups-tzahi-zack-weisfeld/ I'm always happy to receive your feedback on the podcast episodes.  What do you like?  What could be better?  Is there a topic or technology you want covered on the podcast? Connect with me on LinkedIn:  Steven Sponseller Contact me via email:  Steve@SteveSponseller.com   OR  see my contact information on my website, which is:  SteveSponseller.com  I hope you're looking forward to the upcoming episodes.  You will see new episodes every Thursday on your favorite Podcast App. Thank you for listening to the Tech Leader Talk podcast and welcome to Season 2.

    10 分鐘

  7. 2024/06/27

    Strengthen your Tech Team Using Design Reviews and Mentoring – Shawn Buckley

    Are you using design reviews and testing to build a strong tech team? Today I am talking with Shawn Buckley.  Shawn is the VP Destinations at Sierra Space where he and his team are developing and implementing the next generation of power and infrastructure for the evolving space economy. Shawn is passionate about space systems, especially inflatable space habitats.  He loves attending design reviews.  He considers it a privilege to participate in design reviews to see people's work and see their excitement.  During design reviews, Shawn enjoys seeing all of the hard work done by hundreds of team members. Shawn talks about mentors he's had in his life and the way that he mentors young team members in his current work.  I'm sure you will enjoy this discussion with Shawn and get some valuable insights about working with your design team members. "For our inflatable structures, we have orbital debris protection that's stronger than steel. This protects against high speed objects." – Shawn Buckley (Senior Director of Engineering at Sierra Space) Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Designing and burst testing inflatable space habitats - Improving collaboration between remote teams - Protecting against high-speed space debris - Mentoring younger team members - Managing supply chain issues Resources: Burst test video:  https://youtu.be/TcJuz6JA0BU Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday - https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Calling-Fortune-Favors-Brave/dp/0593191676 Connect with Shawn Buckley: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lashawn-buckley-5b246328/ Website:  https://www.sierraspace.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.

    35 分鐘

  8. 2024/06/13

    Pivotal Strategies for Tech Leaders – Stephen Shapiro

    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 tech company.  Stephen is a leading keynote speaker, author, and advisor on innovation.  He has two decades of practical innovation experience, including a 15-year tenure at Accenture, where he created and led a 20,000-person innovation practice. Stephen has just released a new book titled "Pivotal: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World."  Today he will be sharing some insights from his latest book and the motivation behind the book. Stephen talks about the importance of understanding your organization's unique strengths and leveraging them as differentiators.  He suggests "doubling down" on what sets you apart to create maximum impact and value. During our conversation, Stephen also explains that pivoting is essential, but it's equally important to ensure a stable foundation.  Excessive pivoting can lead to burnout, confusion, and lack of alignment within your organization. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Using a basketball metaphor to illustrate the concept of pivoting - Negative impact of excessive change in the workplace - Identifying your differentiators - Pivoting with purpose - How to create stability in an uncertain world "Instead of trying to figure out what's next, what do you do great that you should double down on."  Stephen Shapiro Stephen's new book: Pivotal: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World - https://www.amazon.com/Pivotal-Creating-Stability-Uncertain-World-ebook/dp/B0CW1C6HKX Connect with Stephen Shapiro: Website:  https://stephenshapiro.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapiroinnovates/ 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 分鐘
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簡介

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.

資訊

  • 創作者
    Steve Sponseller
  • 活躍年代
    2021年 - 2025年
  • 集數
    160
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 節目網站
    Tech Leader Talk