Project Gamma

What happens when you split the CEO role in two?In this episode of Project Gamma, Andrew Wolfe (Co-CEO & CTO at Bloomfilter) joins Warner Moore to explain why the Co-CEO model works in practice, how leadership responsibility is actually shared, and why most companies get accountability wrong at the executive level.The conversation looks at what it actually takes to build tech companies today, from the differences between services and product businesses to how incentives shape decisions in VC-backed and public companies. It also challenges the idea that AI is replacing work, showing instead that cycles repeat, roles evolve, and demand for builders remains.Andrew also explains what he means by the “golden age of cybersecurity” and why AI is accelerating both attack and defense, forcing organizations to rethink how they approach risk and responsibility.If you’re building in tech, leading a team, or thinking about where AI and cybersecurity are heading, this conversation will give you a clearer way to think about it.🔗 Connect with the guest and learn moreAndrew Wolfe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-wolfe-5a127034/Gamma Force: https://gammaforce.ioGamma Force LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gammaforceWarner Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warnermoore/📚 Books and resources mentioned➡️ The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick M. Lencioni➡️ The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith➡️ Software is eating the world: https://a16z.com/why-software-is-eating-the-world/➡️ East of Eden by John Steinbeck

What happens when an engineer starts asking why beyond the code?In this episode, Michael Supeck (Ohio Angel Collective) shares his journey from building startups to funding them and what actually separates founders who grow from those who stall. The conversation explores the shift from engineering to entrepreneurship, how systems thinking shapes better decisions, and what’s changing as GenAI redefines how software is built.We also get into what investors really look for in early-stage founders and why ecosystems like Ohio are gaining momentum.What we cover➡️ The shift from engineering to entrepreneurship➡️ Systems thinking in startups and investing➡️ How GenAI is changing software development➡️ What investors actually look for➡️ Why Ohio’s startup ecosystem is gaining momentum💡 Key ideasDon’t let perfect get in the way of good.Don’t be afraid to fail in public.🤝 Connect with MichaelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesupeck/Email: [email protected] your startup: https://www.ohioangelcollective.com/pitchJoin OAC: https://www.ohioangelcollective.com/join-us

The startup world loves the dropout story, but many successful founders build companies after years of real-world experience.In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore talks with Orlie Benjamin, Founder & CEO of Lasoh, about her path from law school to entrepreneurship, and how a non-linear career across strategy, customer experience, and marketing shaped the company she built.Orlie shares why customer-centric problem solving matters more than hype, how Lasoh empowers entrepreneurs by removing platform dependency, and what it took to move from MVP to 1.0 as a non-technical founder.This conversation is for founders, operators, and leaders who believe experience is an advantage, not a liability.📚 Book mentioned: High Output Management by Andy Grove🔗 Connect with Orlie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orliebenjamin/📩 Email: [email protected]🎙 Hosted by: Warner Moore, Founder of Gamma Force🔐 Helping tech companies scale securely through fractional cybersecurity leadership👉 Learn more: https://gammaforce.io

In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore sits down with Robb Winkle, technologist and Co-Founder & CTO of Doohickey AI, to explore what happens when the abstractions meant to simplify software start getting in the way.Robb shares his journey from enterprise consulting to running a services business, then building a venture-backed product, and ultimately deciding to shut it down. Along the way, he breaks down four major pivots, the decision to raise outside capital, and the realities of being “profitable but stuck.”We discuss:-> Why services often surface product-market fit faster than product alone-> How pivots signal abstraction failures, not founder mistakes-> What “language is the best abstraction” really means in practice-> How agentic coding and rapid feedback loops change how teams build software-> Why removing layers like OpenAPI specs and workflow schemas can unlock speed and clarityRobb also explains how modern AI makes it possible to move directly from business intent to working code, and what that shift means for teams building complex, integrated systems.Whether you’re a founder, engineer, product leader, or security professional, this episode offers a grounded look at systems thinking, tradeoffs, and the hard decisions required when abstractions break.💡 Guest: Robb WinkleConnect with Robb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbwinkle/🎙 Hosted by: Warner MooreTechnologist, cybersecurity leader, and Founder of Gamma Force👉 Learn more about Gamma Force: https://gammaforce.io

In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore sits down with Ray Bohac, serial entrepreneur, technologist, and Co-Founder & CEO of Spearfish.AI. Ray has built multiple companies from zero to one, including CallCopy (Uptivity), and now he’s redefining how contact centers understand their customers through AI.We explore the hard-earned lessons of a 5× founder, the real meaning of product-market fit, how to avoid costly scaling mistakes, and the hidden operational signals inside customer conversations that companies never knew how to measure…until now.Ray explains why contact centers sit on a goldmine of unstructured data, how Spearfish extracts actual intelligence instead of vanity metrics, and why concepts like Time to Relevance can save millions in churn and service inefficiencies.Whether you’re a founder, technical leader, AI practitioner, or customer experience professional, this episode gives you a new lens for building better companies and for truly understanding customers.Books Mentioned:Give and Take — Adam GrantThe Innovator’s Dilemma — Clayton ChristensenMastering the Rockefeller Habits / Scaling Up — Verne HarnishThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen Covey💡 Guest: Ray BohacReach him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raybohac/🎙 Hosted by Warner MooreTechnologist, cybersecurity leader, and Founder of GammaForce👉 Learn more about GammaForce: https://gammaforce.io

What happens when a lifelong engineer ends up running HR?In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore sits down with Alan Gilbert, a technology executive who turned structure into culture and helped build startups like CoverMyMeds into billion-dollar success stories.Alan shares how he transitioned from corporate life at DuPont to startup chaos, why he believes great leaders “make the right way the easy way,” and what it really takes to build teams, manage founders, and eventually step back to focus on impact.We talk about:✅ Moving from engineering to people leadership✅ Working with founders and managing startup chaos✅ Decentralizing engineering teams✅ Lessons from retirement and mentoring entrepreneursBooks mentioned:The Innovator’s Dilemma – Clayton ChristensenWhat Got You Here Won’t Get You There – Marshall GoldsmithSlack – Tom DeMarco💡 Guest: Alan Gilbert Reach him at: [email protected] Learn more: https://graniteball.com🎙️ Presented by Gamma Force Fractional cybersecurity leadership for tech and healthtech companies. 👉 Learn more at https://gammaforce.io#Leadership #Startups #EngineeringCulture #ProjectGamma #GammaForce

How do you scale a startup team, tech, and product without burning out or breaking things? In this episode of Project Gamma, Kevin Mack (CTO at RVMP and Co-Founder of BYBE) shares what he's learned from building startups the hard way...and the smarter way.We dive into:The transition from technologist to leaderBuilding teams that don’t depend on youUsing AI internally to boost productivityWhat makes a startup product sustainableWhy community impact matters in techIf you're a CTO, founder, or engineering leader scaling a startup, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.🎙 Hosted by Warner Moore, technologist & Founder of Gamma Force🔐 Learn more at https://gammaforce.io📚 Mentioned books:Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence A. CunninghamBeyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 by Jim Collins👇 Subscribe for more smart conversations across cybersecurity, startups, and tech leadership.#StartupCTO #ProjectGamma #TechLeadership #ScalingStartups #Cybersecurity #AIProductivity

In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore welcomes Rob Zwink, Co-Founder & CTO of Razi Title and former JPMorgan “Expert Engineer,” to unpack what it really takes to ship AI startups that last.Together, they explore:Why speed to market can determine whether a startup survivesThe hidden costs of emerging tech like blockchain and GenAIWhy GenAI prototypes without architectural foundations stall at scaleLessons from moving from corporate skunkworks at JPMorgan to founding startupsThe story behind VendGuard, age-verified beer vending machines launching at Ohio StadiumRob shares candid insights on tradeoffs, compliance, and building systems you’ll still be proud of five years later. Warner reflects on the founder’s challenge of balancing speed and scale while staying grounded in real business problems.You’ll also hear book recommendations, including:📚 Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths📚 Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture by Martin Fowler📚 Web Operations by John Allspaw & Jesse RobbinsIf you’re a founder or startup leader working with AI, this conversation is for you.Learn more about Gamma Force: https://gammaforce.io/Connect with Rob Zwink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zwink/

In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore welcomes Chad White, Founder of Rogue Talent, to talk about something that doesn’t show up on a resume: how relationships drive career momentum.Together, they explore:Why tech executives – CTOs, CISOs, and startup leaders – should take ownership of hiringWhy executive candidates should build community outside of their organizationsWhat makes a recruiter truly valuable in a field flooded with automationHow best in class recruiters can create competitive advantage for candidatesTime-to-hire realities (from 8 weeks to 18 months) and how to “create luck”The importance of alignment between personal values and career movesChad shares what it means to run a human-first recruiting business in an age of AI, and why never using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) has been his edge over the past 10 years. Warner reflects on the importance of proactive networking, internal clarity, and why building your team isn't something you can delegate.You’ll also hear book recommendations, including:📚 Give and Take by Adam Grant📚 The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David MannIf you're a tech or cybersecurity executive thinking about what’s next, this conversation is for you.Learn more about Gamma Force: https://gammaforce.ioConnect with Chad White: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadcwhite/ 

What do The Mythical Man-Month and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance have in common with AI systems and startup architecture?In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore sits down with Pete Gordon (longtime Columbus technologist, startup CTO, and Co-Founder of CyberContext) to unpack what “quality” really means in software. They explore the value of conceptual integrity, how early feedback shapes products, the rise of GenAI in compliance, and why classic system design principles still matter in a fast-moving world.Topics include:Finding product-market fit in startup ecosystemsAI, identity, and access managementPrompt injection and evolving security paradigmsUI frameworks and system design tradeoffsWhy “Automated Inference” might still be a better term than “AI”📚 Books discussed:The Mythical Man-Month – Fred BrooksZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance – Robert M. PirsigThe Lean Startup – Eric Ries🔗 Learn more about Gamma Force: https://gammaforce.io📨 Connect with Pete Gordon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petegordon/If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep conversations on technology, cybersecurity, and building resilient software.

What really changes when a CTO steps into the role of President & COO?In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore sits down with Tony Milne, President & COO at CredHub, to talk about leading through change, from startup scale to strong process, team culture, and product direction.This isn’t just a tech leadership conversation; it’s about making smart calls as your company grows.They discuss:✅ Moving from services to SaaS✅ Building processes that actually scale✅ What makes a tech team high-trust and high-performing✅ Lessons Tony took from engineering into operations✅ A few book recs worth reading twice🔗 Connect with Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymilnepmp/🌐 Learn more about Gamma Force: https://gammaforce.io

Generative AI is changing how we scale teams—and how attackers exploit them. In this episode of Project Gamma, Anthony Spiteri, Co-Founder and CTO of battleface, breaks down how GenAI is reshaping his approach to tech hiring, org structure, and security risks—including the rise of deepfake scams.We also dive into the story behind battleface, a travel insuretech startup that grew by serving customers others wouldn’t—like journalists and missionaries traveling to high-risk regions. Anthony shares how the company turned a pandemic-era challenge into an opportunity and built a modular, embeddable insurance product that partners with global travel brands.💡 You’ll learn about:How GenAI is influencing tech org design and scaling.Security risks of deepfakes and AI-generated scams.Building competitive advantage in the insurance industry.Structuring and growing a 30+ person engineering team.Why battleface thrived when others paused.🎧 Tune in for a CTO’s take on building fast, staying secure, and leading through disruption.

Shawn Price’s journey from coding to leadership, scaling a SaaS startup, and navigating the challenges of COVID-19.In this episode of Project Gamma, Warner Moore sits down with Shawn Price, Co-Founder & CTO at Healthy Roster, to talk about the real-life journey from corporate careers to startup leadership.Together, they explore what it takes to pivot, survive, and grow a SaaS company in challenging times—including how Healthy Roster navigated the COVID-19 crisis when team sports came to a halt. Shawn shares his personal transition from being a full-stack engineer to leading a team as a CTO, the mindset shifts needed to move into leadership, and how to build the right product capabilities at the right time.We also dive into:Leaving corporate life for the startup grindIdentifying a market problem before building productManaging spikey scale and scaling tech in SaaSTransitioning from engineering to management without losing the technical edgeSolving the right problems without over-engineeringBooks mentioned in this episode: 📚 The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz📚 Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt📚 Escaping the Build Trap by Melissa PerriTune in for an honest and insightful conversation on leadership, resilience, and building smarter tech companies.

In this episode, James Campbell—technologist, cryptolinguist, and SaaS innovator—joins us for a deep dive into AI, cybersecurity, and the dark web. From his early days as a military cryptolinguist to building AI solutions before they were mainstream, James shares insights on quantum computing, encryption, remote work strategies, and transitioning from employee to Co-Founder.We also discussed about the dark web and building a tech product to search it, his book recommendations (Four Agreements & Human Compatible by Stewart Russell), and the innovative startups he’s helping grow: getyogen.com, smartstay.ai, fandemicapp.com, foundation.sh, antibionic.io🚀 Tune in for a fascinating conversation on the future of tech, security, and entrepreneurship!BIO: James Campbell is a technology leader, startup advisor, and two-time CTO with over 20 years of expertise in large-scale data collection, processing, and AI algorithm development, as well as software architecture and DevSecOps. Recognized for building and deploying a system for identifying bots on Twitter (botrnot.com) and web analysis for government and commercial clients, he's been the main architect behind solutions like Obskura (2015-2016 acquired), a dark and deep web search engine. He continues to build zero-to-one companies and application stacks that make the world a better place. Ex-Anduril & Ex-PrimerAI.

Join host Warner Moore on Project Gamma as he chats with tech veteran Jason Montgomery about how GenAI is revolutionizing engineering and cybersecurity. Discover how GenAI accelerates development, builds applications from scratch, and creates AI agents to tackle technical debt. We also explore strategies for introducing GenAI into your engineering team, modern security practices, and the essentials of DevSecOps.Podcast topics:Using GenAI to accelerate engineeringBuilding an application from scratch using GenAICreating AI agents to tackle technical debtIntroducing GenAI to your engineering organizationSecurity in modern companiesDevSecOps - security in building softwareJason shares his top book picks—Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mullick, The Coming Wave with Mustafa Suleyman, and AI Snake Oil by Arvind Narayanan—plus insights on Applied LLMs and the OWASP Top 10 for LLM.Tune in for a concise, impactful conversation at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship!About Jason MontgomeryJason Montgomery began his journey in tech as a young coder and hobbyist hacker before starting his professional career as a software dev and sysadmin during the internet's early days. That experience  eventually led him to transition into a full-time cybersecurity role focusing on Security Engineering and AppSec in the corporate world. He moved to the startup world as a security researcher at Veracode. In 2015, he co-founded Nexosis, an AI/ML company, which was later successfully acquired. Building on this experience, he went on to co-found Mantium, an early-stage generative AI company.Now, he’s serving as an independent consultant and a technical trainer with ReynCon Security with a focus in cybersecurity and GenAI.

In this episode of Project Gamma, host Warner Moore sits down with Jean Bredeche, a technology leader with deep experience in growing FinTech startups and scaling teams. Together, they explore the journey from founding a business to building, growing, maintaining, and even selling it. Jean shares his insights on key topics like effective delegation, fostering a DevOps culture, and aligning team efforts with clear business goals. He also discusses practical strategies for scaling technology teams and staying focused on long-term objectives while navigating the challenges of startup life. Whether you're building your first startup or scaling your FinTech business to the next level, this episode is full of actionable advice and inspiration to help you succeed. Jean recommended the book World for Sale by Javier Blas and Jack Farchy. Bio: Jean Bredeche is a technology leader with a background in scaling startups and developing innovative products. He has held key roles at HubSpot, Quantopian (cofounder and CTO), Robinhood (acquired Quantopian), and Patch. He is now the CTO of a startup focusing on the intersection of AI and investment management tools.

Solving FinTech Business Problems with GenAIIn this episode, we talk with Grant Schneider, the Vice President of Machine Learning at Upstart Network, and Founder of Banco, Inc. Grant shares how generative AI (GenAI) is changing the way businesses solve their biggest challenges. With over 10 years of experience in machine learning and statistics, he explains how companies can adopt GenAI and stay flexible by swapping out AI models as soon as better ones are available. This approach helps businesses save costs, improve security, and keep up with rapid advancements in AI.Grant also discusses the importance of avoiding reliance on a single AI provider. He suggests designing systems that can easily integrate new models when they outperform existing ones. He shares insights on the hands-on experience needed to understand how different models, like Claude and GPT, handle tasks and data formats.We explore how GenAI is transforming fintech, making decision-making smarter and operations more efficient. Grant shares his thoughts on Bitcoin and how it's reshaping the financial landscape.During our conversation, we also mention some great books: Boom: Bubbles and the End of Stagnation Willpower The Infinite Game

Project Gamma is a podcast where technology meets leadership. Hosted by Warner Moore, vCISO and Founder of Gamma Force. Join us as Joe Emison, Co-Founder & CTO of Branch Insurance, shares his journey from building early BBS games to scaling a tech startup to profitability in under a year. We dive into: 1️⃣ Building what customers want. 2️⃣ Growing Branch Insurance with serverless architecture. 3️⃣ Lessons learned in tech, from early days to unicorn success. Don’t miss Joe’s insights on tech origins, customer focus, and scalable growth!

Welcome to the Project Gamma Podcast! In this exciting conversation, Warner Moore, Founder of Gamma Force, sits down with Dan Manges, Co-Founder & CTO of RWX, to share the secrets behind scaling tech companies into billion-dollar unicorns, leading successful teams, and strengthening cybersecurity in fast-growing startups. Together, we explore Dan’s remarkable journey with Root Insurance and Braintree, uncovering must-know strategies for scaling, leadership, developer tools, and innovative security models like zero trust. Plus, we discuss everything from CI/CD processes to practical tips for SOC 2 compliance. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐮𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞? Watch the full episode for invaluable insights, and be sure to connect with us: 𝐃𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: [email protected] 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐞: [email protected]