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RIoT Underground
by RIoT
Welcome to RIoT Underground — the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the innovators transforming our world with disruptive technology. We talk with fearless founders, tech leaders, and changemakers about their journeys — the wins, the failures, and everything in between. Discover how they learn from mistakes, build meaningful careers, and lead with purpose. Produced by RIoT Studios, part of the nonprofit RIoT, which drives innovation through events, conferences, startup accelerators, programs, thought leadership, and more. Tune in, subscribe, and join the underground at riot.org.
Episodes
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V: The Power of Industrial Design in an AI World, LIVE with Mike Laut, Founder & CEO, Laut Design
AI may be transforming entire industries, but what about the products we hold in our hands every day? In this special live episode of RIoT Underground, RIoT’s Tom Snyder sits down with Mike Laut, Founder & CEO of Laut Design, to explore how physical product design shapes the way we experience and...
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IV: Adapting For Success As AI Reshapes Business, LIVE with Don Shin, Founder & CEO, CrossComm
At the end of July 2025, the Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed a stunning shift in the U.S. economy: spending on artificial intelligence added more to GDP last quarter than consumer spending. This isn’t just a headline—it’s a turning point. We are officially entering an AI-driven economy. In...
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III: Culture vs Code, Rethinking Strategy & Leadership in the AI Era, LIVE with Ryan Abel, Managing Partner, Atomic Object
In this special LIVE episode of the RIoT Underground, RIoT’s Tom Snyder sits down with Ryan Abel, Managing Director at Atomic Object, to explore the real-world impact of AI, how companies are navigating the hype, and why culture and values matter more than ever in the age of automation. As AI...
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II: Breaking Barriers & Building Deep Tech, LIVE with Krista Covey, President & CEO, First Flight Venture Center
In this special LIVE episode of the RIoT Underground, we sit down with Krista Covey, President & CEO of First Flight Venture Center—North Carolina’s oldest business incubator—in front of a live audience to explore what it takes to build world-changing companies in the deep tech and high science...
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I: Smart Sight, Safe Site - Video Analytics for Injury Prevention with Bobby Shkolnikov, Principal IoT Commercialization, SAS
In this episode of the RIoT Underground podcast, we sit down with Bobby Shkolnikov, Principal IoT Commercialization at SAS, to explore the game-changing role of video analytics in workplace safety. Today's safety standards fall short, risking lives in industrial workplaces. Learn how existing...
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V: Growing Innovation in Eastern NC with Stefanie Keen & Brittany Smith, City of Wilson, NC
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, join us as we delve into the burgeoning landscape of innovation in Wilson, North Carolina. Our guests, Stefanie Keen and Brittany Smith from the City of Wilson, NC, share insights on the evolution of the City of Wilson, Greenlight, the Gig East Exchange…
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IV: Not Your Parent's Farm or Bluetooth with Clay Hine, Business Development Manager at Nordic Semiconductor
While new technologies and tools have long been integral to farm management and food production, urgent concerns around food security drive the development and adoption of smart farming technologies today. Today, agriculture is embracing cutting-edge technologies like Bluetooth and the Internet…
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III: Breaking Bureaucracy, Unconventional Paths to Government Innovation with the Information Technology team at the Town of Cary, NC
The key to business is creating a solution to solve your customer’s problem. It is no different for the public sector side. Local government’s primary goal is to serve the needs and interests of the community it represents. In this episode, we explore the intersection of technology and public...
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II: Navigating Change, The Value Driven Pivot with Marcus Aman, Founder & CEO of Bayley
Sometimes in business you have to pivot when the current strategy is not delivering the desired results. In this episode, Marcus Aman, a seasoned entrepreneur and RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) alum discusses his experiences of when he has had to pivot in launching his own business and the...
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I: 10 Years of Smart City Evolution with Rich Erb, Executive Director at TechConnect
In this episode, take a look back at the past 10 years of smart city evolution, with Rich Erb, Executive Director at TechConnect. Dive into the transformative advancements that have reshaped urban landscapes worldwide. From the nascent stages of IoT integration to the flourishing ecosystem of...
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XV: RoGO's Vision of Saving Lives through Technology Innovation with Rod Goossen
Join us as we host a thrilling conversation with Rod Goossen, founder and CEO of RoGO. Rod sheds light on the fascinating way RoGO is employing disruptive technologies to revolutionize wildland firefighting and assist first responders. Inspired by the tragic Yarnale Hillfire incident, Rod…
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XIV: A New Era of Emergency Response with Tony Sammarco, Director of Technology Strategy at Device Solutions
In this exciting installment of RIoT Underground, we're joined by Tony Sammarco, the Director of Technology Strategy for Device Solutions, who shares insights into the transformative ATSC 3.0 project. Funded by the Department of Homeland Security, this initiative explores repurposing spectrum for...
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XIII: Innovation and Academia, SKEMA's Unique Approach to International Education with Thomas Ragot
What if studying abroad could dramatically shape your future in business? In our enlightening chat with Thomas Ragot, the Admissions and Corporate Relations Liaison for SKEMA Business School, you'll discover exactly how. With campus locations spanning five continents, SKEMA fosters an…
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XII: Sustainable Agriculture and the Power of Plasma Technology with John Ireland of NTP Technologies
Are you ready to explore the exciting intersection of technology and agriculture, and discover how it's revolutionizing the way we produce and use fertilizers? Join us for an illuminating conversation with John Ireland, founder of NTP Technologies, as he introduces us to the world of non-thermal...
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XI: The Transformation of Smart Agriculture and Asset Tracking with Clay Hine, Business Development Manager at Nordic Semiconductor
On this episode of the underground podcast, Tom Snyder interviews Clay Hine, Business Development Manager at Nordic Semiconductor. Clay shares with us a fascinating insight into his journey from R&D to customer-centric roles in the semiconductor industry. We explore the unique dynamics between...
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X: Navigating the Future of Building a Skilled Workforce and Embracing Change with Seth Berman, CEO of Instantiations
On this episode of the underground podcast, Tom Snyder interviews Seth Berman, the CEO of Instantiations, a software development agency. They discuss how instantiations focuses on maintaining and modernizing legacy systems that are crucial to various sectors. Seth shares his background in…
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IX: Diversity in Tech and the Power of AI with Stefan Youngblood
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, we speak with Stefan Youngblood, Founder and CEO of HireBlack.com, Black Metaverse LLC, and Help Anyway. In this podcast, Stefan Youngblood, instigator and disruptor, talks about his background, his story, and his work in the tech industry. He discusses…
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VIII: Smart City Innovations with Richard Erb Executive Director of TechConnect
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, we sit down with Richard Erb, Executive Director of TechConnect and the Smart Cities Connect Conference in Denver this Spring. Smart cities are the way of the future, and the Smart City Conference in Denver is the perfect place to learn about the latest...
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VII: Harnessing Tech to Grow Business with John Petitte and Jason Farrell at Amplifi Labs
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, we speak with John Petitte, co--founder and CEO and Jason Farrell, Chief Customer Officer at Amplifi Labs. Amplifi Labs is a company that is dedicated to helping businesses harness the power of technology to achieve their goals. Through their innovative...
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V: Smart Government with Jonathan Levitt, Vice President of Growth at Cocoflo
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, we speak with Jonathan Levitt, Vice President of Growth at Cocoflo. The Smart Cities discussion often is rooted around technologies and system integration. Companies have long pitched the operational efficiencies and value added services that benefit the...
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VI: New Technology Standards in Smart Homes and Building Management with Jesus Arias of KNX Association
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, we speak with Jesus Arias, head of Membership & Business Development for KNX Association. New technology markets remain fragmented until standards and interoperability allow companies and solutions to scale. Learn how KNX brings stakeholders together to...
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IV: Open Source 101 with Todd Lewis, Founder of All Things Open
In this episode of the RIoT Underground, we speak with Todd Lewis, Founder of All Things Open. He shares his multi-decade journey to shift the world from proprietary, siloed systems to today's bedrock foundation of open source software. Learn the importance of collaborative, diverse and inclusive...
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III: Optimizing Wireless Protocols & Communication Networks with Phil Beecher, President & CEO of the Wi-SUN Alliance
As the world becomes more connected, the Wi-SUN Alliance is at the forefront of the new mesh wireless connectivity protocol convening industry partners together to develop cutting edge technologies. Join Phil Beecher, President and CEO of the Wi-SUN Alliance in the RIoT Underground as he details...
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II: Engaging at the IoT Evolution Conference with Carl Ford, CEO of Crossfire Media
Looking for ways to connect with stakeholders across the IoT ecosystem? Look no further than IoT Evolution - happening February 14-17 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Listen to this episode of the RIoT Underground as Carl Ford, CEO of Crossfire Media, details numerous relevant topics to the IoT...
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I: Leveraging Data in Successful IoT Ecosystem Partnerships with Josh Becker, Sr. Global Director & Head of IoT Commercial at SAS
Are you utilizing data to create value within your organization? What are best practices in value creation for partnerships? Could IoT replace human beings? All these questions and more are answered in our newest episode of the RIoT Underground with Josh Becker, Sr. Global Director & Head of IoT...
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XIV: Taking data and making it useful with Trish Geloso, CEO of Lifescale Analytics
Data is everywhere! Trish Geloso, CEO of Lifescale Analytics, shares how the company is developing analytical, geospatial and engineering solutions with data. She explains how Lifescale Analytics helps customer understand their data and create value for their business. Learn about Trish's journey...
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XII: Evolving the IoT Industry with Kevin Taylor, Development Manager in Smart Cities at Axis Communications
Get to know the company that worked in IoT before it was cool! Kevin Taylor, Segment Development Manager in Smart Cities at Axis Communications, joins us in the RIoT Underground to discuss the evolution and concept of the IoT industry along with how Axis is addressing privacy and ethics concerns…
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XII: Designing the Future of Antennas & RF Integration with Tadd Scarpelli, Founder of Field Theory
Tadd Scarpelli, Founder of Field Theory, joins us in the RIoT Underground to explain how Field Theory evolved and thrived as the complexity of RF antenna design increased along with the need for IoT integrated solutions on LTE, 5G, and Wi-Fi platforms. Learn which sectors are pushing the envelope...
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XI: Creating the Smart City Movement with Nicolette Reyhani, Director of Sales and Marketing for Cocoflo
Nicolette Reyhani, Director of Sales and Marketing for Cocoflo, joins us in the RIoT Underground to share how Cocoflo is revolutionizing collaboration between citizens and government through innovative municipal software. Learn how their services create ease of accessibility while ensuring…
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X: Getting Ready for IoT Evolution with Moe Nagle, Editorial Director for IoT Evolution, and Carl Ford, CEO of Crossfire Media
Carl Ford, CEO of Crossfire Media, and Moe Nagle, Editorial Director for IoT Evolution, bring the energy in the RIoT Underground as they discuss the exciting topics and events occurring at this year’s IoT Evolution! Listen to learn more about the past, present and future of IoT, importance of...
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IX: Pushing the Boundaries of Autonomous Systems with John Breitenbach, Regional FAE Manager at Real Time Innovations (RTI)
John Breitenbach, Regional FAE Manager at RTI, joins us in the RIoT Underground to explain how RTI creates applications to tackle real world problems in real time through providing examples in various industries including transportation, medicine, and agriculture. As the company supplies the…
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VIII: Integrating Emerging Tech Innovations into Government with Sindhu Menon, Chief Information Officer at City of Raleigh
Sindhu Menon, Chief Information Officer at City of Raleigh, joins us in the RIoT Underground to discuss present and future innovation within government and how forward thinking public private partnerships can lead to successful integration of smart cities, data processes, technology and people....
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VII: Understanding the Legal Environment of Intellectual Property with Letao Qin, Intellectual Property Partner at Rimon Law
Letao Qin, Intellectual Property Partner at Rimon Law, joins us in the RIoT Underground to explain the importance of companies protecting their intellectual property and utilizing asset leverage when working with investors. Support the show Produced by: RIoT Learn more about RIoT…
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VI: Leveraging Real Time Data Responses for Success with Zach Jory, Director of Enterprise Marketing, and Brandon Templeton, Strategic Partnerships lead, of Axon
Zach Jory, Director of Enterprise Marketing, and Brandon Templeton, Strategic Partnerships Lead, at Axon join us in the RIoT Underground and explain how Axon is advancing its products and services through utilizing real time responses to data, increasing scalability potential, and working to...
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V: Utilizing Emerging Tech for Community Growth with John Holden, Director of Economic Development & Tourism for Stafford County
John Holden, Director of Economic Development & Tourism for Stafford County, joins us in the RIoT Underground today to discuss how emerging tech is changing the landscape of economic development and how communities can utilize advancements in the smart city space for long term growth and...
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IV: Maximizing customer value from data with Oliver Schabenberger, Chief Innovation Officer of SingleStore
Oliver Schabenberger, Chief Innovation Officer of SingleStore, speaks with us in the RIoT Underground to explain how to achieve customer driven innovation by balancing data intensity and complexity through integrating robust tools and features to streamline and simplify data oriented processes....
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III: How to Bring Innovative Products to Market with Vina Kerai, Telecommunications Certification Manager at Nemko
Vina Kerai, Telecommunications Certification Manager at Nemko, joins us in the RIoT Underground to discuss how Nemko ensures standards keep up with cutting edge products by creating test plans that certify and allow new, innovative products to be brought to market. Learn about Vina's specific...
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II: Building IoT Driven Solutions in the Data Economy with Brian Bielawski, VP of Sales at Calchip Connect
Brian Bielawski, VP of Sales at Calchip Connect, joins us in the RIoT Underground to describe how Calchip Connect built their systems, processes, and transportation specifically for IoT and IoT solutions amidst the transition to a data driven economy, aka the ‘data verse.’ Support the show…
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I: Utilizing data's full potential with Jesús Centeno, Chief of Staff & Innovation Strategy at TIBCO
Join us as we kick off season three with Jesús Centeno, Chief of Staff & Innovation Strategy at TIBCO. Listen to learn how TIBCO unifies their diverse data service offerings through three pillars - connect, unify and predict - and how the company is working to transition data in real time to...
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XXIII: Integrating Entrepreneurship in Higher Education with Katie Gailes, Director of Entrepreneurship at Wake Technical Community College
Katie Gailes, Director of Entrepreneurship Initiatives at Wake Technical Community College, joins us in the RIoT Underground to explain how she integrates entrepreneurship objectives into interdisciplinary educational programs at Wake Tech. Support the show Produced by: RIoT Learn more about…
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XXII: Disrupting the World through Emerging Tech with Swathi Young and Ujjwala Kashkari, founders of DC Emerging Tech Group
Founders of DC Emerging Tech Group, Swathi Young and Ujjwala Kashkari, join us in the RIoT underground to detail the creation and purpose of their Meetup group. Learn how in only a few years, the group grew an incredible audience while promoting an inclusive platform through bringing together...
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XXI: Embracing Data Driven Solutions
Join us in the RIoT Underground with David Reeser and Tyler Sugden, CEO & COO of OpiAID, Zeydy Ortiz, CEO of Data Crunch Labs, and Gabriel Coch, Founder of Information Patterns, to share how theysovercome challenges and better communities using real-time data and AI analytics. Support the show...
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XX: Building a Diverse Future in Tech with Kurt Merriweather, Head of Products at the Diversity Movement
Kurt Merriweather, Head of Products at The Diversity Movement and a Certified Diversity Executive, joins us in the RIoT Underground to share how The Diversity Movement is working to help organizations create a winning culture and high-performing teams through diversity, equity, and inclusion...
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XIX: Creating a Safer & Healthier World with IoT
Samer El Gharib, Found and CEO of Slighter, and Anna Torres, Head of Customer Success at TraKid, join us in the RIoT Underground to explain how each of their transportable products promote a connected, safe world and how they use AI to enhance their products and solve decades-old challenges with...
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XVIII: Leaning in to COVID Market Changes
Join us in the RIoT Underground for a special episode featuring RAP Alumni Marcus Aman, Founder of Shyft Auto, Barbara and Chris Lehenbauer, Co-Founders of Phase Dock, and Rich Camacho, CEO and Co-Founder of BlueRecruit. Hear how they developed profitable products and made authentic connections...
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XVII: Entering the Data Era with Timothy Humphrey, Vice President, Chief Data Office at IBM
Timothy Humphrey, VP, Chief Data Office, North Carolina Senior State Executive, and RTP Senior Site Executive for IBM, joins us in the RIoT Underground to discuss his experience with the evolution of the computing age to the data age. Learn how a seventh-grade poem detailing the societal value of...
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XVI: IoT Innovation in Government with Nicole Raimundo, the Chief Information Officer for the Town of Cary
Join us in the RIoT Underground with Nicole Raimundo, the Chief Information Officer for the Town of Cary, who details her experience working in the public sector and how she has embraced technology to instigate economic and community development. Support the show Produced by: RIoT Learn more…
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XV: Achieving Success in Technological Entrepreneurship with Scot Wingo, Founder and CEO of Spiffy
Scot Wingo, Founder and CEO of Spiffy, joins us in the RIoT Underground to discuss his entrepreneurial journey developing four successful startups. By integrating his technological and business skills, learn how he created profitable ventures, built diverse teams, and stayed on top of changing...
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XIV: How Technology is Upping the Game with Dr. Jen Welter, Professional Football Coach, and Keith Smart, NBA Basketball Coach
Join us in the RIoT Underground for a special episode featuring Dr. Jen Welter, Professional Football Coach & First Female NFL Coach, and Keith Smart, NBA Basketball Coach, to discuss the integration of technology and sports and how players and coaches are learning to embrace analytics as the...
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XIII: Bridging the Digital Divide with Jess George, Government and Community Affairs Manager at Google Fiber
Join Jess George, Government and Community Affairs Manager at Google Fiber, in the RIoT Underground as she shares how innovative and disruptive fiber optics methods can increase and accelerate internet access for rural and underserved communities. Support the show Produced by: RIoT Learn more…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to RIoT Underground — the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the innovators transforming our world with disruptive technology. We talk with fearless founders, tech leaders, and changemakers about their journeys — the wins, the failures, and everything in between. Discover how they learn from mistakes, build meaningful careers, and lead with purpose.
Produced by RIoT Studios, part of the nonprofit RIoT, which drives innovation through events, conferences, startup accelerators, programs, thought leadership, and more.
Tune in, subscribe, and join the underground at riot.org.
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