Techtastic Christian Hammer

In this episode, we talk to Elona Lopari about her journey from a corporate executive at a Fortune 500 company to a mentor helping entrepreneurs and executives find their purpose and align it with profitable business practices. Elona shares insights from her move from Albania to New York as a teenager, her climb up the corporate ladder, and her transition to entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of personal values, the continuous journey of self-discovery, and how these principles apply equally to individual lives and business development.

In this episode, we speak with Vladimir Baranov, an expert in coaching founders and technology executives. We explore the critical importance of cultivating human interactions within the tech industry. Vladimir shares insights on how the neglect of interpersonal relationships and effective communication can jeopardize company success, particularly during pivotal growth phases. He emphasizes the need for technology leaders to develop their human interfaces to foster more cohesive and resilient teams.

In this episode, we talk to Nicky Senyard about her journey as a serial entrepreneur who thrives on solving problems through business creation. We explore how her initial desire to work from home while raising a child evolved into building and bootstrapping a business that captured 85% of global affiliate program traffic for online gambling. Nicky discusses the challenges and motivations of replicating success, leveraging technological advances, and shifting to new industries with high regulatory standards.

In this episode, we talk to Greg Williams, VP at Western Computer, about the evolving role of systems integrators in the tech landscape. Greg shares insights on the shift from traditional software roles to modern integrations that demand a new breed of IT professionals. We discuss the impact of AI and machine learning on everyday business operations and explore how companies can navigate the transition to digital-first operations. Greg emphasizes the importance of adopting new technologies like AI to stay competitive, highlighting the motto "automate or die" as essential for business survival in the digital age.

In this episode, we talk to Meghan Kennelly from German Bionic about the cutting-edge development of exoskeletons for workplace safety. These devices, designed for use in logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and even construction, aim to reduce injuries, prolong careers, and enhance efficiency across various industries. By supporting workers with lifting and repetitive tasks, these exoskeletons not only promise to protect physical health but also to open up job opportunities for a more diverse workforce. Meghan shares insights into the technology's development, the positive feedback from initial deployments, and visions for its future applications.

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Minicucci, founder of Relentless Venture Studio, to explore the nuanced world of entrepreneurship and innovation. We discuss the critical differences between the romanticized notion of starting a business and the gritty reality of entrepreneurship. Drawing from decades of experience, Christian Hammer and Alex delve into the challenges faced by both startups and large corporations in fostering innovation. Through stories of success and lessons learned, this conversation unveils the essence of what it means to build and scale a business in today's ever-evolving tech landscape.