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Silicon Heartland Sessions
by Cloud Nirvana
Join us for Silicon Heartland Sessions, where we interview tech leaders, including CTOs, CIOs, CEOs, Founders and others, to highlight their stories and insights. We delve into personal and professional development, leadership, technology, and more. This podcast is all about authentic conversations that go beyond buzzwords, offering real insights from the people shaping the Silicon Heartland. Subscribe now to learn from the best and be part of these meaningful discussions!
Episodes
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🎙️ Episode 45: From Curiosity to CEO - Rehgan Bleile’s Journey Into AI
🎙️ Episode 45: From Curiosity to CEO - Rehgan Bleile’s Journey Into AIIn this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Rehgan Bleile, CEO and visionary leader who turned early curiosity about technology into a career at the forefront of artificial intelligence. Rehgan pulls back…
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🎙️ Episode 44: Live from Cloud Nirvana Cleveland - Tech Meets Humanity
🎙️ Episode 44: Live from Cloud Nirvana Cleveland - Tech Meets Humanity Recorded live at Cloud Nirvana Cleveland, this powerful panel dives deep into the intersection of emerging technology and the human experience. Moderated by Sean Erikson, this vibrant discussion features a dynamic lineup of...
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🎙️ Episode 43: Live from Cloud Nirvana Columbus - Tech Meets Humanity
🎙️ Episode 43: Live from Cloud Nirvana Columbus - Tech Meets HumanityRecorded live at the Cloud Nirvana conference in Columbus on September 3, 2025, this special episode brings together an extraordinary panel of leaders to explore how AI can elevate - not replace - human potential.Our guests...
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🎙️ Episode 42: Remote, Resilient, Real - The Culture That Actually Works
🎙️ Episode 42: Remote, Resilient, Real - The Culture That Actually WorksIn this episode, Warner Moore shares how his remote-first companies stay connected and intentional - not through office mandates, but through values, empathy, and smart rituals.From virtual lunch-and-learns to people-first...
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🎙️ Episode 41: Resilient Leadership in the Real World
🎙️ Episode 41: Resilient Leadership in the Real WorldIn today’s episode, Warner Moore gets real about what leadership actually looks like - especially when things get messy.From navigating high-pressure situations to fostering psychological safety, Warner shares the lessons he’s learned leading...
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🎙️ Episode 40: Is It Risky… or Just New?
🎙️ Episode 40: Is It Risky…or Just New?In this episode, Warner Moore challenges the way we think about risk, privilege, and what it really means to take a leap.Drawing from his own entrepreneurial path and deep experience in technology, Warner breaks down how perceived risk is often a matter of...
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🎙️ Episode 39: Give First - Building a Career on Relationships
🎙️ Episode 39: Give First - Building a Career on Relationships In this episode, Warner Moore shares how generosity, authenticity, and a strong sense of community have shaped his leadership journey. Drawing on lessons from Dale Carnegie and the Columbus tech ecosystem, Warner breaks down why the...
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🎙️ Episode 38: Gotta Find a Way - The Entrepreneur’s Mindset
🎙️ Episode 38: Gotta Find a Way - The Entrepreneur’s Mindset In this episode, Warner Moore, founder of Gamma Force and a longtime leader in the Midwest tech scene, shares how a rebellious spirit and a love of early internet culture sparked his unconventional path into entrepreneurship. From...
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🎙️ Episode 37: Miro Humer - Leading with Empathy, Failing Forward, and Creating Space for Innovation
🎙️ Episode 37: Miro Humer - Leading with Empathy, Failing Forward, and Creating Space for InnovationIn this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Miro Humer, CIO of Case Western Reserve University, for a powerful and human-centered conversation about leadership, innovation, and...
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🎙️Episode 36: Never Get Comfortable - Srini Koushik’s Advice for Aspiring Tech Leaders
🎙️Episode 36: Never Get Comfortable - Srini Koushik’s Advice for Aspiring Tech LeadersWhat does it really take to grow as a leader in today’s fast-changing world of technology? For Srini Koushik, President of Technology and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology, the answer is clear: never get...
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🎙️ Episode 35: AI and Ethics - Why Srini Trusts the Tech, Not Always the People
🎙️ Episode 35: AI and Ethics - Why Srini Trusts the Tech, Not Always the People Artificial intelligence is transforming our world - but are we thinking enough about the consequences? In Episode 35 of Silicon Heartland Sessions, Srini Koushik, President of Technology and Sustainability at…
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🎙️ Episode 34: Bold Decisions, Big Impact - Srini Koushik on Leadership Under Pressure
🎙️ Episode 34: Bold Decisions, Big Impact - Srini Koushik on Leadership Under Pressure In this episode, we’re joined by Srini Koushik, President of Technology and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology, who takes us inside the mind of a leader in high-stakes environments. You’ll hear about the...
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🎙️ Episode 33: From Curiosity to CTO – Srini Koushik’s 39-Year Journey in Tech
🎙️ Episode 33: From Curiosity to CTO - Srini Koushik’s 39-Year Journey in Tech How do you stay relevant in an industry that reinvents itself every few years? For Srini Koushik, President AI and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology, the answer is simple: Never stop learning.In this episode of...
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🎙️ Episode 32: Tushar Kulkarni - From Curiosity to CEO: Building with Heart in the Age of AI
🎙️ Episode 32: Tushar Kulkarni - From Curiosity to CEO: Building with Heart in the Age of AIIn this inspiring episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Tushar Kulkarni, Founder & CEO of Big Kitty Labs, to explore the winding road from relentless curiosity to startup success.Tushar...
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🎙️ Episode 31: Scott Shafer - Servant Leadership, Security, and Staying True to What Matters
🎙️ Episode 31: Scott Shafer - Servant Leadership, Security, and Staying True to What MattersIn this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Scott Shafer, Director of Sales Engineering at Varonis, for a conversation that goes far beyond technology.Scott shares an honest, deeply...
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🎙️ Episode 30: Live from Cloud Nirvana Columbus - Startups vs. Enterprise in the Age of AI
🎙️ Episode 30: Live from Cloud Nirvana Columbus - Startups vs. Enterprise in the Age of AI In this special milestone episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we recorded live on stage at the Cloud Nirvana Columbus Conference, bringing together an incredible panel of leaders from startups and...
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🎙️ Episode 29: Michael Fulton - Building Legacy through Architecture, Leadership & Community
🎙️ Episode 29: Michael Fulton - Building Legacy through Architecture, Leadership & CommunityIn this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Michael Fulton - Enterprise Architect at Koch, Adjunct Faculty at The Ohio State University, and Co-Founder of Tech Community Nexus - to...
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🎙️ Episode 28: Alfred Gracias - Building Bridges, Leading with Gratitude, and Disrupting with Heart
🎙️ Episode 28: Alfred Gracias - Building Bridges, Leading with Gratitude, and Disrupting with HeartIn this inspiring episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Alfred Gracias, Founder & CEO of Digital T3, whose career spans continents, technologies, and transformations. Alfred isn’t...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #27: Transformation Unplugged: Insights From Cloud Nirvana Columbus
🎙️ Episode 27: Transformation Unplugged - Hard Truths, Big Wins & Bold MovesIn this special episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we bring you the unfiltered insights from Cloud Nirvana’s March 2025 conference in Columbus, featuring three powerhouse voices at the forefront of enterprise...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #26: Mick Miller
🎙️ Episode 26: Don’t Stop Believin’ – Mick Miller’s Journey from Circus Tent to Cloud Engineering What does a life in the circus have to do with building enterprise cloud systems and leading high-performing engineering teams? A lot more than you’d think. In this unforgettable episode, we sit…
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #25: Hope Yin
Episode 25: Hope Yin - Leading with Energy, Purpose, and PossibilityIn this inspiring episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Hope Yin, Founder and Owner of Blueprint Coaching, to explore leadership at the intersection of personal growth, technology, and community impact.Hope…
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #24 - Disha Patel
🎙️ Episode 24: Purpose, Possibility & the Power of Mentorship - Disha Patel, Digital Technology & Innovation Lead at AmgenIn this heartfelt and empowering episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Disha Patel, the Digital Technology & Innovation Site Lead at Amgen Ohio, to explore...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #23 - Michael Farrar
🎙️ Episode 23: Michael Farrar – Runnin' Down a Dream in the Public SectorIn this episode, we sit down with Michael Farrar, CIO for the City of Westerville, who shares an incredibly human and inspiring journey of leadership, resilience, and transformation in the public sector.In this powerful...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #22 - Gen AI Adoption & Roadmaps: Insights from Cloud Nirvana Columbus
🎙 Episode 22 – Generative AI Adoption & Roadmaps: Insights from Cloud Nirvana ColumbusThis special episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions features the incredible speakers from the December 2024 Cloud Nirvana Columbus conference. These thought leaders are at the forefront of enterprise AI and came...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #21 - Tonjia Coverdale
🎙️ Episode 21: Tonjia Coverdale – Leadership, Legacy & The Future of AIIn this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Dr. Tonjia Coverdale, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Operations and Technology at Associated Bank. A visionary leader with nearly three...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #20 - Doug McCullough
🎙️ Episode 20: Doug McCullough – Leadership, Legacy & Equitable Tech CareersIn this milestone 20th episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Doug McCullough, CEO of Color Coded Labs, to explore the transformative power of leadership, legacy, and equitable tech career pathways.As a...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #19 - Cloud Nirvana Cleveland: Unpacking the AI Revolution
In Episode 19 of Silicon Heartland Sessions 🎙️, we bring you the dynamic conversations and key insights from Cloud Nirvana's inaugural Cleveland conference. This special episode gathers industry leaders Jim Gehring, Founder & Principal Consultant at IT-Envision, Vijay Anand (VP of Artificial...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #18 - Angelo Mazzocco
Episode 18: Wisdom, Leadership & the Future of IT with Angelo MazzoccoOn this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we welcome a true legend in the technology community - AngeloMazzocco, often referred to as The Godfather of IT. With a career spanning CIO, CTO, CISO, COO, and even CEO, Angelo…
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #17 - Todd Kaufman
Episode 17: Fixing Broken Software Development with Todd Kaufman On this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Todd Kaufman, President & CEO of Test Double, to explore why software development is still broken - and what we can do about it. Todd shares his career journey from...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #16 - Joe Emison
Episode 16: The Future of Insurance & Serverless Innovation with Joe Emison On this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Joe Emison, Co-founder and CTO of Branch Insurance, to explore how technology is reshaping the insurance industry. Joe shares his unconventional career path...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #15 - Chris Berry
Episode 15: The Heartbeat of Ohio Tech with Chris Berry Join us as we kick off the new year with Chris Berry, President and CEO of OhioX, Ohio's nonprofit membership organization advocating for the state's technology and innovation sector. In this episode, Chris shares his vision for making Ohio…
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #14 - Matt Randle
Episode 14: Building Innovation and Empathy in Tech Leadership with Matt Randle In Episode 14, we sit down with Matt Randle, Director of Software Engineering, Infrastructure, and Platform Engineering at Path Robotics. From a humble start in IT to leading cutting-edge robotics initiatives, Matt’s...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #13 - Connie Matthews Reynolds
Episode 13: Resilience, Leadership, and Authenticity with Connie Matthews Reynolds In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome Connie Matthews Reynolds, ISSA International Board Member and Founder & CEO of ReynCon, a cybersecurity consulting and training company. Connie shares her inspiring...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #12 - Reflecting on 2024
🎙️ Episode 12: Reflecting on 2024 and a Preview of What’s Ahead! Kick off the new year with a special Silicon Heartland Sessions episode celebrating the incredible conversations we had in 2024! This episode brings together highlights from visionary leaders like Ben Blanquera, Srini Koushik…
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #11 - Rob Zwink
Episode 11: Building Startups, Embracing Challenges, and Shaping the Future with Rob Zwink In this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Rob Zwink, CTO and Co-Founder of Razi, to discuss the fascinating intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Rob shares his...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #10 - Cindy Leavitt
Episode 10: Leadership, Resilience, and Embracing Change with Cindy Leavitt In this powerful episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, Cindy Leavitt, former CIO and Vice President at The Ohio State University, shares her extraordinary journey from the tech industry to higher education, offering...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #8 - Dan Manges
Episode 8: A Journey Through Resilience, Leadership, and Innovation with Dan Manges In this deeply insightful episode, Dan Manges, Co-Founder of RWX, shares his incredible journey through the tech startup ecosystem, from being the CTO of Braintree (acquired by PayPal) to co-founding Root…
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #9 - Giving Thanks
Episode 9: Thanksgiving Reflections – Gratitude, Leadership, and Giving Back In this special Thanksgiving episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we pause to reflect on the incredible conversations we’ve shared with our inspiring guests and the lessons they’ve brought to the Silicon Heartland...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #7 - Bryan Mundy & John Bishop
Episode 7: Transforming Health and Building Resilience with Bryan Mundy and John Bishop In this special fitness-focused episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we welcome Bryan Mundy and John Bishop to share their inspiring journeys of health transformation, resilience, and discipline. From losing...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #6 - Bart Murphy
Episode 6: Strategic Vision, Resilience, and Tech Leadership with Bart Murphy In this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we’re joined by Bart Murphy, CTIO of OCLC, who shares his invaluable perspective on effective leadership in the tech world. Bart’s career is grounded in guiding principles...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #5 - Murali Sundararajan
Episode 5: Leadership, Technology, and the Pursuit of Progress with Murali Sundararajan In this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we are joined by Murali Sundararajan, EVP and CIO of Victoria’s Secret. Murali shares his journey from aspiring lawyer in India to leading IT for a global brand....
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #4 - Rehgan Bleile
Episode 4: Leadership, Innovation, and Responsible AI with Rehgan Bleile In this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we’re joined by Rehgan Bleile, Co-Founder & CEO of AlignAI. Rehgan shares her inspiring journey from systems engineering to AI, reflecting on her role in shaping the field with…
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #3 - Warner Moore
In this episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Warner Moore, Founder of GammaForce.io and Tech Community Coalition, and a true leader in the tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Warner shares his unique journey through the IT world, emphasizing the importance of leadership,...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #2 - Srini Koushik
Episode 2: AI, Leadership, and Lifelong Learning with Srini Koushik In this 90-minute episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, Srini Koushik, President of AI and Sustainability at Rackspace, shares his profound insights on AI’s integration into business processes, leadership, and the relentless...
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Silicon Heartland Sessions #1 - Ben Blanquera
In our very first episode of Silicon Heartland Sessions, we sit down with Ben Blanquera, VP of Technology and Sustainability at Rackspace and a giant in the Silicon Heartland tech community. Ben shares invaluable insights on personal and professional development, the power of collaboration, and…
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Silicon Heartland Sessions Trailer
Welcome to Silicon Heartland Sessions! In this trailer episode, we introduce you to the podcast that goes beyond the usual tech talk. Get a sneak peek into authentic conversations with top tech leaders, as we explore personal growth, leadership lessons, career-defining moments, and the…
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Join us for Silicon Heartland Sessions, where we interview tech leaders, including CTOs, CIOs, CEOs, Founders and others, to highlight their stories and insights. We delve into personal and professional development, leadership, technology, and more. This podcast is all about authentic conversations that go beyond buzzwords, offering real insights from the people shaping the Silicon Heartland. Subscribe now to learn from the best and be part of these meaningful discussions!
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