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In this 4th episode of our podcast Interview series, we will be interviewing Garik Tate, Co-Founder & CEO of Valhalla.team  - who has a deep background in appling the latest AI tools for running and growing his businesses.
Garik is an authority in leveraging AI tools for business expansion and operational efficiency.
With his unique expertise, Garik has mastered the art of selling businesses while simultaneously nurturing their growth. Through a proven process encompassing AI development/integration, hiring elite talent, and operational automation, Garik enhances the value of companies for institutional buyers while bolstering their profits.
With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience under his belt, Garik has left his mark in various sectors including software development, outsourcing, and publishing.
Today, we'll delve into some compelling use cases and insights from Garik, shedding light on how AI tools can propel businesses forward in today's competitive landscape.
Summary Timeline0:03 AI tools transforming business operations and growth.4:46 Automating tasks with AI integration tools like Make.com and GPT-4.  9:52 AI tools for business growth, including chatbots and voice flow. 15:21 AI's impact on content creation and outreach strategies.21:13 AI tools for business growth, including misconceptions and future trends.26:33 AI advancements, supply chain concerns, and potential solutions. 31:51 Supply chain resilience and diversification, with a focus on manufacturing and technical prowess.
If you have questions for our Podcast Host or Guest, you can reach them here:
Dave Erickson = https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveerickson1/GUEST: Garik Tate = https://www.linkedin.com/in/garik-tate/
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In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson are looking to go international and talk about investing and doing business internationally with Davit Tsitsko, CEO of Tsitsko Holdings.
Davit is a Serial Entrepreneur and Angel Investor living between the fabulous country of Georgia and sunny Cyprus. Founder & CEO of Tsitsko Holding, where he oversees several successful start-ups and companies involved in diverse industries such as energy, IT, media, Online retail, and others.
Summary Timeline00:00 Starting and growing a business internationally, with a focus on overcoming challenges and developing diverse industries. 05:32 Failures and challenges in international retail business. 10:13 Business growth and expansion strategies. 14:46 Starting and growing a business in the energy sector, including challenges and opportunities. 21:53 Business challenges in Europe, particularly in Poland and Cyprus.27:18 Conducting market research for businesses, including using exhibitions, gathering industry key players, and relying on social media and digital world for data 32:58 Gen Z's impact on the workforce and economy, with a focus on their spending habits and technological advancements. 36:45 Investing in startups, sustainability, and creating positive impact. 43:16 Sustainability and business.45:14 Energy storage solutions for renewable energy. 50:41 Energy storage solutions, including lithium-ion batteries and lead-acid batteries. 53:36 The future of the energy industry.56:01 Outro
If you have questions for our Podcast Hosts or Guest, you can reach them here:
Dave Erickson = https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveerickson1/
Botond Seres = https://www.linkedin.com/in/botondseres/
GUEST: Davit Tsitsko = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dtsitsko/
Website = https://tsitsko.com//
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In this podcast, Dave Erickson and his knowledgeable co-host Botond Seres, are going to dissect the various SMB exit options and strategies with Eric Grafstrom, Founder and CEO of ExitGuide.com
In 2020, Eric founded ExitGuide to help ease the process for exiting a business for tens of millions of small, main street business owners.
Exit Guide educates SMB owners on their options and helps them price their business. When ready, they offer online tools and coaching to help prepare your business for sale. And when you and your buyer are ready, they provide expert support to help you close the deal!
Eric got started doing sales for Broadcast.com, and moved from Dallas to London after Yahoo's acquisition of the company. After working across Europe he eventually landed in Silicon Valley working for Yahoo!
Later, he gained frontline experience with dozens of startups; and has been part of IPO's, mergers & acquisitions. He has led turnarounds, managed distressed assets as well as putting out numerous fires for VCs and founders.
Summary Timeline00:00 Exit strategies for small to medium-sized businesses. 02:09 Exit strategies for small business owners.05:35 Business exit strategies and motivations for sellers and buyers.11:28 The value of skilled trades vs. automation in plumbing and electrical work.13:38 Business valuation methods, including seller's discretionary earnings, market-based valuation, and discounted cash flow.20:23 Valuing businesses using market-based approach and considering subjective factors like brand value and stability.23:26 Preparing a business for sale or transfer, including financial organization, exit strategy, pricing, and marketing to potential buyers. 30:29 Challenges in buying and selling businesses, including financial preparation and communication.33:54 Buying and selling small businesses, with a focus on the importance of domain expertise and matching buyers and sellers.40:18 Helping business owners sell their companies through valuation and marketing.43:25 Selling businesses, including timing and preparation. 49:48 Preparing businesses for sale, avoiding scams, and planning for successful sales.52:02 Exit strategies for small business owners. 56:00 Outro
If you have questions for our Podcast Hosts or Guest, you can reach them here:
Dave Erickson = https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveerickson1/
Botond Seres = https://www.linkedin.com/in/botondseres/
GUEST: Eric Grafstrom = https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericgrafstrom/
Website = https://exitguide.com/
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What are you going to do to protect your business from hackers out to steal your data, or worse your customers data?
In this podcast, Dave Erickson and his esteemed co-host Botond Seres, are  going to peer into the dark world of cyber crime and cybersecurity, with our guest Steve Orrin, Federal CTO & Sr. Principal Engineer of Intel Corp.
Steve is a dynamic leader with a wealth of experience in technology and cybersecurity; across various sectors, including public and private companies, as well as federal agencies.
Notably, he has advised federal agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community on technology matters while also influencing cybersecurity strategies at Intel Corporation.
Before joining Intel, he had a successful stint launching startup companies and growing them in order to be acquired, and in doing so delivered market-leading solutions to Fortune 1000 clients.
Summary Timeline00:00 Cybersecurity threats and best practices with a federal CTO and Intel engineer. 01:52 Cybersecurity threats and trends, including AI adoption by attackers.06:26 Supply chain security and software development lifecycle. 11:55 Integrating security into software development lifecycle.16:31 Supply chain security, sharing information between vendors to ensure quality and safety. 18:58 Federal CTO role at Intel, focusing on translating commercial tech for gov't use cases. 23:48 Security challenges and benefits of remote work during COVID-19 pandemic. 28:49 Evolving cybersecurity strategies for remote work and zero-trust architecture. 33:52 Multi-factor authentication and its importance in cybersecurity. 38:52 Cybersecurity, resilience, and recovery. 42:25 Cybersecurity resilience and disaster recovery strategies. 47:14 Backup and recovery strategies for critical systems in a multi-cloud environment.50:00 Penetration testing effectiveness and its role in enhancing security. 55:24 Anti-malware solutions, importance of comprehensive monitoring and latest technologies. 58:07 AI's impact on cybersecurity, including phishing attacks and generative AI. 1:03:25 Using AI to improve cybersecurity by analyzing large volumes of data, detecting anomalies, and automating tasks. 1:06:48 Securing internet infrastructure and protecting data. 1:12:51 Data privacy and security challenges in the US and globally, with a focus on GDPR and state-level regulations. 1:15:51 Future of Cybersecurity and advancements using AI and hardware-based security. 1:19:30 Outro
If you have questions for our Podcast Hosts or Guest, you can reach them here:
Dave Erickson = https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveerickson1/
Botond Seres = https://www.linkedin.com/in/botondseres/
GUEST: Steve Orrin = https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorrin/
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In this ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson, are going explore how to solve work overload and grow your business by using automation tools with our guest Micah Lamar, CEO of WallStreet.io
WallStreet.io is an innovative web and mobile platform that provides technical analysis tools for stock market trading, one of the best stocks & options universities on the web and a top financial social network with live meetups hosted by professional traders.
Micah and his partner founded WallStreet.io in 2015. He has put his methodical approach and experience for mentoring about stocks and options as well as his deep knowledge about risk management, portfolio management and options behavior all into the WallStreet.io platform.
SUMMARY TIMELINE:
00:00 Productivity and AI tools for starting and growing a business.01:43 Starting a digital business with a focus on community, scalability, and subscription-based revenue. 06:38 Subscription-based business models in tech industry. 11:35 Growing a business through webinars and automation. 15:55 CRM, automation, and growth strategies for small businesses. 20:02 Scaling a business with CRM and email marketing automation. 24:20 Automation in CRM and content creation. 32:52 SaaS business growth and automation tools. 39:12 Starting a business with limited resources. 44:44 Entrepreneurship, automation tools, and productivity. 49:07 Investing in US stocks for foreign nationals. 52:37 Investing strategies and evaluating a simple dividend-reinvestment approach. 1:00:20 Trading, hedging, and options. 1:05:18 Options trading strategies and tools for risk management. 1:09:36 Outro
If you have questions for our Podcast Hosts or Guest, you can reach them here:
Dave Erickson = https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveerickson1/
Botond Seres = https://www.linkedin.com/in/botondseres/
GUEST: Micah Lamar = https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahlamar/
Website = https://WallStreet.io
CRM Mentioned = https://ontraport.com/
Automation Tool = https://www.make.com/en
Page Builder = https://www.leadpages.com/
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Afraid that AI will take away your job? Does that affect how you behave around your boss? What should you do?
Welcome to the ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast. In this podcast, Dave Erickson and his knowledgeable co-host Botond Seres, are going to divide and conquer which work AI should do and what should be left to the humans; with Christopher Lind, Founder of LearningSharks.com
On LearningSharks, you will find all the latest videos and discussions in developing skills, technology, navigating careers, corporate culture, and finding harmony between a personal and professional life.
In addition to Learning Sharks, Chris is currently VP, Chief Learning Officer at ChenMed where he is leading their healthcare enterprise learning strategy to improve the skills, performance, and wellbeing of their employees.
Prior to that, he was Head of Global Digital Learning at GE Healthcare where he led the organization that was accountable for the digital transformation of learning and talent development for the global commercial and marketing functions.
SUMMARY TIMELINE00:03 AI's impact on jobs, motivation, and emotional state. 02:07 The adoption of AI in the workplace and its potential impact on jobs. 07:08 AI in healthcare, marketing, and education. 15:52 Work and productivity and the impact of AI. 21:00 AI's limitations and the importance of human skills. 26:32 The changing workflows of writing and editing due to AI. 29:01 AI's limitations in writing and the need for human input. 33:37 Job descriptions and workforce disruption in the HR industry. 36:48 The impact of AI engineering jobs and decision-making. 41:00 AI's impact on jobs and employee motivation. 44:55 Hiring, AI and trust in the workplace. 51:36 AI's impact on jobs and society. 57:05 Future of education and AI59:08 Outro
If you have questions for our Podcast Hosts or Guest, you can reach them here:
Dave Erickson = https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveerickson1/
Botond Seres = https://www.linkedin.com/in/botondseres/
GUEST: Christopher Lind = https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlind/
Website = https://LearningSharks.com
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