Tech Leader Talk Steve Sponseller

Are you looking for business insights from an experienced tech leader with 20 years of C-suite experience?
Today I’m talking with Brian Lillie, who is the President of Rackspace Private Cloud.  Brian is a globally recognized leader in the tech industry and currently leads a team of 3400 people at Rackspace.
During our discussion, Brian shares the importance of listening, learning, and leading in tech companies.
He also talks about the importance of diversity in innovation and customer-inspired innovation to foster a culture of innovation.
Brian shares insights about his leadership approach and how it was influenced by his military experience.
Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast:
- Insights for listening, learning, and leading
- Strategies for cloud innovation
- Diversity in innovation
- Creating a safe environment for innovative ideas
Connect with Brian Lillie:
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachlillie/
Website:  https://www.rackspace.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.

Would you like some insights on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve your business innovation and efficiency?
That’s one of the topics I’m discussing today with Ajay Malik, who is an Artificial Intelligence expert and the CEO of Secomind.ai.  Ajay is also the author of the book:  Artificial Intelligence for Wireless Networking.
During our discussion, Ajay shares his thoughts on how AI will impact business in the future.  He specifically talks about three main areas where AI can be applied in business:  products, processes, and customer support.
Ajay explains the best ways for companies to take advantage of AI today to improve innovation and efficiency.  He also discusses his ideas about democratizing AI and business impact.
Ajay shares insights about the “Studio X” AI platform developed by the team at Secomind.ai.  He explains his desire to create AI tools to improve personal lives, enhance performance at work, and enable learning and growth.
Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast:
- How to apply AI in your business
- Democratizing AI
- How AI is shaping the future of business
- Examples of using AI to proactively diagnose and solve problems
- Integrating AI into all aspects of business
Book Recommendation:
Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are by Robert Plomin - https://www.amazon.com/Blueprint-How-Makes-afterword-Press/dp/0262537982
Connect with Ajay Malik:
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/artofai/
Website:  https://studiox.secomind.ai/
Email Ajay at ajay.malik@secomind.ai to schedule a free 30 minute call.
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.

On this episode, I talk about the importance of performing an assessment of your systems for identifying and protecting the most valuable inventions created in your organization. 
I discuss a 5-step approach to assess your current systems and procedures.  I also talk about how to develop a plan to improve those systems and procedures over the next 12 months.
Listen to this episode so you understand how to perform an invention assessment in your business.
“I recommend performing an invention assessment at least once a year.” – Steve Sponseller
Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast:
- How to evaluate your current systems for identifying inventions
- Criteria for evaluating the value of an invention to your company
- Identifying critical patent filing deadlines
- Developing a 12-month plan to identify and protect your most valuable inventions
Questions?
If you want my help with an Invention Assessment or have any questions about identifying and protecting your critical inventions, schedule a free call with me at https://stevesponseller.com/call
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.

Need help growing your tech company?  Learn from a serial technology entrepreneur who has created and incubated nearly a dozen startups. 
On today’s episode, I am talking with Jay Bartot.
Jay is a Technical Partner at Madrona Venture Labs.  He is a serial technology entrepreneur and innovator with more than 20 years of experience developing data and machine learning applications.  As a co-founder of several companies, Jay has built technology teams, innovative analytics, and machine learning platforms.
Jay is also involved with Go Vertical, which provides startup creation workshops focused on technology entrepreneurship.
I hope you enjoy my discussion with Jay, where he shares tips and recommendations for launching and growing tech companies.
“Acquiring a tech startup can help larger companies stay at the forefront of technology and innovation.” – Jay Bartot
Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast:
- Using artificial intelligence to improve business processes
- Experiences with company acquisitions
- Lessons learned from incubating tech startups
- Developments in RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
- Maintaining effective communication channels between team members
 
Connect with Jay Bartot:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-bartot/ (get Jay’s attention by mentioning that you heard him on the Tech Leader Talk podcast)
Website: https://www.madronavl.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.

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 VP and General Manager of Intel Ignite, which is Intel Corporation’s early-stage startup accelerator.  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://intelignite.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.

Does your business need a people strategy that can accelerate growth?
That’s what I’m discussing today with Andrew Bartlow, who is the CEO of People Leader Accelerator.  Andrew has more than 25 years of HR experience and helps tech leaders be more strategic and more successful.
Andrew shares his experience and insights regarding scaling a startup organization and constantly reexamining priorities.  He also discusses his principles for organizational success that include clarity, consistency, and communication.
Andrew also discusses his book, Scaling for Success:  People Priorities for High-Growth Organizations.  The book helps readers identify the core people management programs and practices that are best for an organization based on its current stage and size.
Andrew also shares information about how and why to reexamine your priorities constantly.  He talks about why things that worked last year likely won’t cut it next year as the company scales and the economic & employment environment changes.
Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast:
- The 3 Cs of organizational success
- Necessary changes when growing your team
- Helping tech leaders be more successful
- How to constantly reexamine your priorities
- Managing change in your organization
Book Recommendation:
High Growth Handbook by Elad Gil - https://www.amazon.com/High-Growth-Handbook-Elad-Gil/dp/1732265100
Connect with Andrew Bartlow:
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartlow/
Websites: 
     https://www.seriesbconsulting.com/
     https://www.peopleleaderaccelerator.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.