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Navigating the digital deep shouldn't feel like you’re lost at sea. Welcome to Tech Log, the weekly podcast from Port & Starboard. We’re an East Coast tech studio that trades the stuffy "IT guy" vibe for clear horizons and better business. Think of us as your digital navigators in an industry that loves to overcomplicate things. We come by our nautical passion honestly, and we’re diving into the tech that actually moves the needle. No fluff, no jargon-heavy lectures—just honest talk about: Web Dev & Tech StacksCRMsAIStrategic Growth+ many other things that cross between business and tech!Whether you're a CTO looking for a fresh perspective or a business owner trying to make sense of your tech stack, grab a seat on deck. We’re talkin' shop, sharing our unfiltered thoughts on the industry, and helping you harness technology to do better business. New episodes drop weekly. Let’s get underway.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    The Data Swamp

    The Tech Log | Episode 2: The Data Swamp There's a good chance you've already spent money trying to get your data AI-ready — or you're about to. Before you flip the switch, this episode is your reality check. In episode two, Alexandra Craig sits down with Lisa DeNoia and Brittany Browning of Port & Starboard to wade through the data swamp: the messy, often overlooked foundation that determines whether your AI investments pay off or simply amplify the chaos you already have. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Synthetic Certainty: Why AI is designed to give you confident answers — and why that's dangerous when your data isn't clean or well-defined.Garbage In, Garbage Out (2026 Edition): How AI doesn't fix bad data — it scales it. And what happens when agentic workflows are let loose on poorly structured systems.Data Governance Before You Automate: The permissions, backups, audit trails, and governance frameworks Lisa and Brittany say every business needs before agents touch their data.Human Problem or Technical Problem? Spoiler: it starts as a human problem — and you can define your way out of it.Links & Resources Mentioned: Book a Chat: Have questions about your data or AI readiness? Schedule a time with the Tech Log team.The Agency: Learn more about Port & Starboard.Fueled by Caffeine ☕ We don't just talk tech; we roast, brew, and drink coffee 24/7. This episode was fueled by Fathom Coffee. 👉 Get your fix at: fathomcoffee.com Follow Tech Log: Subscribe to stay ahead of the curve as we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, data, and business technology.

    31 min

  2. MAY 11

    Death to the Chatbot, The Rise of Agentic Workflows

    The Move to “Agentic” AI WorkflowsThe conversation has officially moved past simple chatbots. We are entering the era of AI Agents—systems that don’t just talk, but actually execute. With reports predicting a 90% adoption rate for agentic work this year, the frontier of productivity is shifting from "talking to AI" to "delegating to AI." In this inaugural episode, Alexandra Craig sits down with Jeff Werby and Lisa DeNoia of Port & Starboard to tear down the mystery of agentic workflows and explore how businesses are actually using them to transform daily operations. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The Psychological Shift: Why the workforce is moving from "searching" to "delegating" and the hurdles of letting go of the wheel.The Virtual Workforce: Jeff shares his experience building a team of agents to handle everything from messy file directories to complex, multi-step payroll automation.BYOA (Bring Your Own Agent): The rise of "Shadow IT" 2.0 and the implications of employees bringing their own personalized AI "brains" to work.Refinement & Taste: Why "hallucinations" are often just a lack of clarity, and how to use human judgment to refine AI outputs.Links & Resources Mentioned:Book a Chat: Have questions about implementing agents in your business? Schedule a time with the Tech Log team.Read the Article: Vibe Coding vs. AI-Enabled Development by Lisa DeNoia.The Agency: Learn more about Port & Starboard.Fueled by Caffeine ☕We don’t just talk tech; we roast, brew, and drink coffee 24/7. This episode was fueled by Fathom Coffee. 👉 Get your fix at: fathomcoffee.com Follow Tech Log: Subscribe to stay ahead of the curve as we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, data, and business technology.

    25 min
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About

Navigating the digital deep shouldn't feel like you’re lost at sea. Welcome to Tech Log, the weekly podcast from Port & Starboard. We’re an East Coast tech studio that trades the stuffy "IT guy" vibe for clear horizons and better business. Think of us as your digital navigators in an industry that loves to overcomplicate things. We come by our nautical passion honestly, and we’re diving into the tech that actually moves the needle. No fluff, no jargon-heavy lectures—just honest talk about: Web Dev & Tech StacksCRMsAIStrategic Growth+ many other things that cross between business and tech!Whether you're a CTO looking for a fresh perspective or a business owner trying to make sense of your tech stack, grab a seat on deck. We’re talkin' shop, sharing our unfiltered thoughts on the industry, and helping you harness technology to do better business. New episodes drop weekly. Let’s get underway.

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