DiscoPosse Podcast

This was a great conversation with Alex Bunardzic. Alex has built platforms and teams for decades, and has been at the forefront of driving agile, iterative software development with a systems thinking mindset.  We talk about how AI agents are changing software development, and everything from the end of "code fetishism" to new risks of nondeterministic agents that can fake outputs. We cover practical practices like test-driven development, failure-first engineering, draft-flag deployment, and the need for architectural invariants. Alex introduces a new AI guild focused on ethics, technical excellence, and innovation, and describes a platform (AI Harness) to enforce safety and immutability while enabling productive agentic workflows.  Big thanks to Alex for a fun and very inspiring conversation!  Check out the AI Craftspeople Guild here: https://aicraftspeopleguild.github.io/ and make sure to connect with Alex at his website https://alexbunardzic.com This podcast is made possible by GTM Delta and TechForward.

In this episode, Ari Weil of Akamai discusses why AI at the edge matters now, how Akamai is deploying distributed GPUs and edge compute to enable real-time inference, and what developers and businesses should consider when building agentic systems. We cover practical examples, security and trust concerns, the shifting landscape from cloud to edge, and how Akamai’s network and developer tools make experimentation and production at scale faster and safer. Big thanks to Ari for joining for a great conversation!  This podcast is made possible by GTM Delta and TechForward.

A fun deep dive interview with Jon Reeve, CPO and co-founder of Control Theory, about the evolution from monitoring to observability and how AI and sentiment analysis are changing how teams find issues in logs. They discuss Gonzo (an open-source terminal tool), Dstl8 (the always-on SaaS), edge analysis that distills logs in real time without storing everything, and meeting developers where they work. The episode covers use cases across ops, developers, and customer-facing teams, the commercial trade-offs of storing versus analyzing logs, privacy concerns like PII discovery, and the practical adoption of AI for SREs as human augmentation rather than replacement. This podcast is made possible by an amazing listener community and GTM Delta.

This episode explores why infrastructure automation remains a live problem in 2025, focusing on bare-metal operations, Kubernetes, and the rise of AI workloads. Rob Hirschfeld, CEO and Founder of Rackn, discuss RackN’s approach with Digital Rebar, the importance of repeatable processes, and why heterogeneity in data centers is valuable. Topics include immutable infrastructure, rack-scale automation, the limits of abstractions and CRDs, and how organizations can bridge the skills and process gaps to run high-performance, compliant on-prem and AI infrastructure at scale. Thank you to Rob for a great conversation and we hope to see lots of folks at KubeCon to keep the discussion going!  This podcast is made possible by the support of GTM Delta and TechForward.io 

We interviewed Paweł Kowalczyk, CTO of Halo Radius, about designing and operating highly scalable software, the shift from product teams to consulting, and the importance of long-term partnerships and knowledge transfer. They also dig into the realities of AI adoption, why data infrastructure and the right metrics matter, how to choose tools and architectures, and how to build maintainable platforms that deliver measurable business value. Check out their work at https://haloradius.com and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/halo-radius/  This podcast is made possible by GTM Delta.

We sit down with Milou Meier, a seasoned cybersecurity and privacy lawyer who specializes in compliance and serves as a fractional chief compliance officer. Milu shares her journey from working in-house to founding her own company, Compliance Counsel, where she helps tech startups and other organizations navigate the complex world of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and FedRAMP. This episode covers a lot of really interesting questions including the impact of compliance on business growth, the role of generative AI in compliance, and the importance of a human-centric approach in managing compliance and cybersecurity. Milou provides invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities organizations face when entering the world of compliance and regulatory standards, offering a perspective that blends practicality with strategic foresight. Tune in to discover how to effectively integrate compliance into your business strategy and the benefits it can bring in securing trust and unlocking new market opportunities.

This was a fantastic conversation with Dr. Carla Fowler, founder of THAXA Executive Coaching. In this episode, Dr. Fowler shares her unique journey from the field of academic medicine to becoming a pioneering executive coach. She shares how she uses performance science to help leaders across industries achieve their full potential and navigate uncertainties with confidence. Explore the dynamic journey and connections between strategy, mindset, and human physiology in driving high performance. With anecdotes from her own experiences and insights on overcoming challenges, Dr. Fowler offers invaluable guidance on making strategic choices, embracing experimentation, and fostering team success. Whether you're a startup founder or an established executive, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge on unlocking your personal and professional growth. Tune in to discover how you can harness the power of performance science to reach new heights in your leadership journey.

Join in the fun chat on the fascinating world of tech entrepreneurship with Jess Pely, founder of the innovative company Loyee.ai. Discover how a chance encounter at a New York event led to this engaging conversation about the intricacies of the tech ecosystem and the unexpected pathways to success. Jess shares her unique journey, from growing up in Germany as a child of immigrants, to pursuing a PhD in Financial Economics, and then a foray into the startup scene with her now-third venture. Her story is not only one of personal growth but also reflects the evolution of technology and its increasing ability to address long-standing market challenges. Dive deep into the creation and mission of Loyee.ai, a platform designed to simplify the sales process through the integration of behavioral economics and AI. Learn how Jess's background in NLP projects and her collaboration with Nobel laureates has shaped her approach to solving real-world business problems. This episode is packed with insights on human psychology, the importance of aligning teams around ideal customer profiles (ICPs), and leveraging technology to address biases. Tune in to uncover the strategies that Loyee employs to help companies quickly identify and prioritize potential customers, enabling faster market penetration and successful go-to-market strategies. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, sales professional, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers valuable lessons on turning data into actionable insights and making the most of every opportunity. This amazing podcast chat is presented thanks to GTM Delta and the DiscoPosse Podcast. 

Join us in this captivating episode of the DiscoPosse Podcast as we sit down with Andrew Amann, the CEO and founder of NineTwoThree AI Studio. With a unique journey that spans from engineering nuclear submarines to founding a successful AI studio, Andrew shares his rich experiences and insights into the world of AI product development, and his storied past, including how his innovative spirit led to the creation of a patented tracking chip and the evolution of AI applications in various industries. This episode is filled with lessons learned from building AI products for both startups and established brands, emphasizing the importance of understanding business models and customer needs. The conversation explores the future of mobile applications, the impact of AI on enterprise solutions, and how businesses can harness AI to optimize operations. Andrew also highlights the significance of community in product success and shares the fascinating story behind the creation of AltarLive, a platform born out of the need for virtual community engagement during the pandemic. If you're looking to embrace AI, don't go it along. Make sure to check out NineTwoThree.co at their website! This podcast is made possible by GTM Delta. 

Join Eric as he engages in a captivating conversation with Evgeny, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with 20 years of experience. Beyond his technical acumen, Evgeny is passionate about the interplay between hard and soft skills, a theme he explores in his latest book. As a consultant and media producer, Evgeny shares insights on how to effectively communicate complex ideas, drawing from his experience in moderating panels and hosting podcasts. In this episode, Evgeny and Eric explore the nuances of effective communication, especially in the digital age where virtual meetings are the norm. They discuss the importance of understanding the audience's needs, adapting presentation styles, and the art of storytelling in technical fields. Evgeny emphasizes the significance of overcoming fear and transforming it into excitement, providing practical tips on how to engage and connect with different personalities in professional settings. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by technical salespeople and the importance of empathy and genuine interaction in building successful relationships. Whether you're a technologist, a team lead, or simply interested in enhancing your communication skills, this episode offers valuable insights into the art of balancing technical expertise with soft skills. Get Evgeniy's Latest book, Architecting Success on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hG1QSO This podcast is made possible by GTM Delta

Join Ayush Garg, founder of AnswerThis.io, on the Disco Posse Podcast as he shares his journey from a college student with a passion for science to an innovative entrepreneur. Discover how Ayush is leveraging large language models to transform the research landscape and accelerate scientific progress for humanity. In this enlightening episode, Ayush and the host delve into the inefficiencies of traditional academic systems and the pressing need for reform in science access and publication. They explore how AnswerThis is bridging the gap by providing a user-friendly platform that streamlines the literature review process, enabling researchers to discover and verify existing knowledge more efficiently. Ayush also discusses the challenges posed by data privacy, AI bias, and the importance of open-source models in fostering innovation. Learn how the next generation of entrepreneurs and academics can drive change and make science more accessible to all. Tune in to understand the vision behind AnswerThis and how it aims to revolutionize the way we approach research and knowledge sharing. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the future of science and the role we all play in shaping it.

Join us on this engaging episode of the DiscoPosse Podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of remote work and human-centric technology with Jacob Gorm Hansen, co-founder and CTO of Jamscape. Explore the innovative solutions Jamscape is bringing to the table, designed to transform the way distributed teams collaborate and communicate. Jacob shares his incredible journey from starting his first company at 13 to pioneering live virtual machine migration, and his extensive experience in the tech industry. Discover how his passion for solving hard problems led to the creation of Jamscape, a platform that aims to bridge the gap between technology and human interaction in the workplace. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of building a tool that enhances video communication by using AI to improve eye contact and presence awareness. Jacob discusses the impact of AI on the future of work and the potential it holds for creating more effective and meaningful connections between remote teams. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the evolution of work patterns, the importance of maintaining human touch in digital interactions, and the exciting future of collaboration technology. This podcast is made possible by the team at GTM Delta

Join Alex Hobcraft, founder of AWH Marketing, as he reconnects with the DiscoPosse Podcast. Alex takes us on a journey through his entrepreneurial path, starting from a humble music school in 2009 to becoming a marketing expert. Discover how Alex navigated the challenges of the 2008 economic crash, scaled his business, and learned the importance of hyperlocal marketing. Alex shares invaluable insights into the intricacies of digital marketing, from the importance of a Google Business Profile to leveraging analytics and social media effectively. With a blend of humor and deep knowledge, Alex and the host delve into the evolution of marketing strategies and the significance of understanding your customer. Whether you're a small business owner or a marketing enthusiast, this episode offers a wealth of practical advice and inspirational stories. Tune in to learn how to turn creative passion into a successful business, the importance of serving your community, and the art of making every customer interaction count. This episode is a masterclass in combining creativity with business acumen to achieve remarkable results. This podcast is made possible by the team at GTM Delta

In this episode, Karina Klever, founder of Klever Compliance, shares her extensive experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). With a career spanning over three decades, Karina delves into the fundamentals of GRC, breaking down complex concepts and offering practical insights on streamlining compliance processes. She emphasizes the importance of creating tailored policies, managing vendor relationships, and the necessity of passive evidence collection. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI and data retention in modern compliance frameworks. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on demystifying GRC and making it more manageable for your organization. This podcast is made possible by GTM Delta

Welcome to the DiscoPosse Podcast! In this episode, hosts Milou and Brian join Eric for an engaging conversation about their exciting new podcast, Socializing Security. They discuss the challenges and joys of starting a podcast, the intricate world of security and compliance, and the diverse experiences that led them here. Listen in as Brian and Milou share their backgrounds in IT and compliance, the inspiration behind their podcast, and their passion for making complex topics accessible to everyone. With a focus on learning, networking, and community, their podcast aims to bridge gaps and bring valuable insights to both professionals and everyday listeners. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a compliance officer, or just curious about cybersecurity, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Don't miss it! This podcast is made possible by GTM Delta

Join us on the DiscoPosse Podcast as we welcome back Shira Shamban, CEO and co-founder of Solvo. Shira shares the journey of Solvo's evolution, the challenges of pivoting a tech startup, and the importance of maintaining a positive company culture. Dive into the intricacies of selling security solutions to developers and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how Solvo has adapted to market needs, from enhancing UI for security teams to implementing compliance monitoring and auto-remediation features. Shira's candid insights on leadership, strategic thinking, and personal well-being offer valuable takeaways for entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts alike. Don't miss this engaging conversation that balances the technical with the human aspects of running a successful startup. This podcast is made possible thanks to GTM Delta 

In this episode of the DiscoPosse Podcast, Jack Naglieri, the founder of Panther Labs, shares the journey of his company from a single platform to a leading cloud-based SIEM solution. He discusses the strategies businesses can employ in the changing landscape of cybersecurity and data collection. The episode delivers invaluable insights for anyone interested in cybersecurity, data strategies, and the journey of building a tech startup. The episode also explores how businesses can protect their most crucial assets amidst the sea of data. It covers key facets of data protection, including data capture, intent establishment, and deploying layered defenses. Furthermore, the discussion elucidates Panther's unique detection-as-code approach that caters to business-specific needs and highlights the importance of a robust risk reduction strategy. In addition to discussing Jack’s experiences, lessons around customer retention, creating customer-centric teams, and developing intertwined cycles of feedback are also discussed. The episode explores how Panther makes choices about technology integration points and balances co-engineering and co-marketing in partner ecosystems. It highlights the emerging importance of data lakes and big data. The conversation shifts to discuss the intersection of data security and Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the rising intricacies of SIEM and how businesses harness data to make informed security decisions. The discussion also addresses potential risks brought about by these advancements, especially concerning data retention. Finally, the conversation underscores the optimistic outlook brought about by the democratization and advancements in open source models. Jack shares his community-focused efforts through his podcast "Detection at Scale." Lastly, Jack reveals how he uses his personal and professional learning practices to contribute to his work in technology. This insightful episode is truly inspiring and offers valuable takeaways for those passionate about software development, data security, and customer-centric design. This podcast is made possible thanks to GTM Delta

Welcome to an episode of the DiscoPosse Podcast, where we explore the complex topic of compliance and technology with Bryan Caplin, Chief Revenue Officer of Thoropass. Bryan discusses his 25-year journey in sales and sales leadership roles, detailing his experiences from CEB (now a part of Gartner), Axiom Law, up to his new role at  Thoropass. Learn about the evolving compliance industry and the shift in focus to SOC 2 compliance for early-stage companies. Bryan talks about the importance of compliance automation, the changing buyer personas as companies grow, and how Thoropass offers a streamlined compliance process with its holistic solutions. We delve into the importance of lived experiences when building software and processes, the necessity of compliance as a daily task, and the concept of "living the compliance life". We also discuss the challenges faced when companies transition from catering to early-stage buyers to upscaling for market, emphasizing the patience and commitment required for a successful move. Bryan shares insights about maintaining security and compliance in a fast-paced SaaS environment, the reality of customer churn, and the importance of humility in leadership amidst rapid growth and innovation. This episode provides an enlightening deep dive into the complexities of compliance and security for SaaS products, making it a must listen for anyone interested in the field. The DiscoPosse Podcast is made possible by the work of GTM Delta.

Dr. Shmuel Kliger, the founder of Causely.io, discusses his journey in the IT industry and the development of Causely. With a strong focus on reducing labor associated with IT operations, Dr. Kliger emphasizes the importance of understanding causality and building intelligent systems to drive insights and actions in complex IT environments. He highlights the need to focus on purpose-driven analytics and structured causality models to effectively manage and control IT systems. Dr. Kliger also touches on the role of human interaction in influencing system behavior, mentioning the importance of defining constraints and trade-offs to guide automated decision-making processes. He envisions a future where humans provide high-level objectives and constraints, allowing the system to automatically configure, deploy, and optimize applications based on these inputs. By combining human knowledge with machine learning capabilities, Dr. Kliger aims to create a more efficient and effective approach to IT management, ultimately reducing troubleshooting time and improving system performance. The DiscoPosse Podcast is brought to you in thanks to GTM Delta.

EriK Peterson, CTO and founder of CloudZero, discusses the pivotal concept that every engineering decision is essentially a buying decision. He shares his journey from sales engineer to product manager, highlighting the critical need for considering cost as a nonfunctional requirement in software development. Erik emphasizes understanding unit economics, visualizing costs in terms of business impact, and aligning engineering efforts with business outcomes to drive innovation and improve margins through modernization initiatives. Check out the folks at https://cloudzero.com for more. Super cool platform and team! This podcast is made possible thanks to GTM Delta.

Ymir Vigfusson, a former hacker turned cybersecurity entrepreneur, discusses the importance of understanding cybersecurity attack motivations and adopting a proactive approach to security education. He introduces Keystrike, a technology enhancing security by verifying user actions through physical interaction with computers, aiming for a seamless yet effective security solution that prioritizes positive user experiences. Ymir advocates for designing technologies that prioritize security without burdening users, harnessing the difference between remote and physical interactions to authenticate user actions and create a more secure and user-friendly cybersecurity environment. This podcast is made possible thanks to GTM Delta.

Randy Crabtree is the co-Founder of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax, Host of the Unique CPA Podcast and Bridging the Gap Conference, Keynote Speaker, and listed among the Top 100 Most Influential in Accounting. Growth through generalization vs growth through specialization is a common decision tree we get stuck in. Randy shares great, practical insights on how developing a niche has been the most profitable and most valuable way to achieve many of the metrics. Most importantly, how to lead with customer value and use your specialization to delight your customer community. Thanks for a great returning chat, Randy!  The DiscoPosse Podcast is made possible thanks to GTM Delta.

Sean Falconer is currently Head of Marketing at Skyflow. Prior to Skyflow, Sean led developer relations for Google’s Business Communications product suite, founded Proven.com and was a Postdoctoral student in Bioinformatics at Stanford University. Sean is both a fantastic technologist and a storyteller, which makes him a great person to learn from. We chat on the challenges of securing and protection data for AI as more companies continue to find out the hard way that they need help. Great lessons and thank you, Sean, for a great conversation!  This podcast is brought to you by GTM Delta and DiscoPosse.com

Gerry Neu from Tecflair joins for a fun discussion into the most important thing that a technology buyer/user should understand: being a good partner. Gerry brings true humility and pragmatism to his approach to building outcome-focused solutions using strong human and technology partnerships. It's a master class in how to delight customers and to be a solid supporter of your own alliance partners and clients.  This podcast is brought to you by GTM Delta and DiscoPosse.com

Leena Joshi is the co-founder & CEO at CloseFactor, helping sales teams multiply and accelerate their pipeline. This is a fantastic chat covering how we build human intelligence into automation and how to create good behaviors in the organization with technology and people. This episode is brought to you by the fine folks at Veeam Software, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

Tori Barker is an insightful marketer with a great podcast and consulting practice to help companies get their marketing to the top of their game! This is a great conversation and I am super thankful to Tori for the insights!  This episode is brought to you by the fine folks at Veeam Software, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

Scott Jones is the co-founder and Chief Scientist at Stackless. We chat on their freshly launched EstateJS platform. I've long been a fan of pragmatic approaches and the balance of opinionated solutions with open standards. Scott is a fantastic technologist and thinker, so this was a real pleasure to dive into what he and the team are doing. Check out Stackless here: https://stackless.dev  Join the Stackless Discord community here Try out EstateJS which you can find on the GitHub project page This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

Al Grego an award winning podcaster and musical talent who is the host of the Shop Talk and Yes, We Are Open podcasts. His approach to storytelling, and creating opportunity for both his company at Moneris, and his customers in the Canadian community, is a real inspiration.  Al is also the lead singer in the Royal Pains and host of The Produce Stand podcast when he's not busy traveling across the country capturing really great conversations and inspirational stories.  We talk about how Moneris saw the opportunity as presented by Al that turned into a dream job and what could be the beginning of many companies realizing the power of the podcast and human connection.  This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

Stephen Barr is someone whom I've long sought out as a guest. He's been a real inspiration on how he connects people and technology with a fanatical focus on finding the right answer over being right.  Stephen works with his team at CloudFix to solve for cloud cost and complexity, and through his work there and over the years in academia and the tech industry, he's collected a lot of knowledge which he shares with everyone. It was a great chance to dive into a lot of topics and we also nerd out about audio/video because Stephen has that among his many talents.  This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

Matt Butcher is CEO of Fermyon and they are solving a very interesting problem with the dev stack that has long been the dream of developers to fix. The promise of prototype to production in as few steps as possible has eluded the industry. Matt and the Fermyon team are trying to deliver what has been missing for far too long. We talk about WebAssembly, startup challenges, solving hard problems by choosing the right abstractions and constraints, and much more. Thank you, Matt, for a great conversation and make sure you all check out the team at Fermyon. This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

David Frank is the CEO and co-founder of Stonehaven LLC which is a really nifty FinTech startup that has done something rarely even attempted, and they've done so successfully. David's focus on customer community, partner community, and company culture all come together in the trifecta of how to build a profoundly successful organization and raise value for all involved.  It was a real pleasure to meet David who possesses a unique curiosity, humility, and drive to do better for himself and his surrounding communities. Make sure to check out David's work at Stonehaven and connect with him on LinkedIn.  This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

Ori Weizman is a podcaster, technologist, tech evangelist, and all around fantastic human. Ori works at Silk who are doing some really neat things around database optimization for the public cloud so you should definitely check out their work.  This is a deep discussion into what makes a technologists tick, how to really understand ourselves, and how to have an impact with what we do in the technology startup ecosystem.  Thank you, Ori, for a really enjoyable and mindful conversation. This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

Zack Brigman is a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Commvault working on the Metallic platform team. We cover the most important facets of developing a product for success by understanding the human impact. This is a lesson in product marketing and product features planning. Super helpful to have this chat and also a fun surprise at the end! Thanks, Zack! This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

Don W Long is a successful entrepreneur, mentor, and best selling author. His WCBS (World Class Business Systems) method has led world-leading companies to new levels of growth. Don joins to talk about the state of business and entrepreneurship in 2023 and to announce a fantastic new opportunity for a new community that I am proud to be joining for coaching startup founders. Big thanks to Don for this great conversation. A real inspiration! Visit Don at https://donwlong.com This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

Derek Videll is the founder of Social Bamboo and someone who aims to make business and life better in many ways. Derek's approach and integrity are noteworthy and you should definitely check out his free course to learn about leveraging and monetizing social media. Beyond that, he's just a fantastic human and really taps into some meaningful things to me which made this an amazing and enjoyable conversation. Thank you for a wonderful chat, Derek. This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

JR Butler and Anthony Flaherty unpack what is the most powerful opportunity ahead as we head into a high risk period for so many companies. Startups are especially vulnerable as the market shifts. This is also the most critical time to hire the right people to sell into the downturn. A must listen for anyone in tech startups or any business for that matter. Thanks to JR and Anthony for a great chat and don't forget to check out the Las Vegas Event Experience coming up November 28-December 1st, 2022 which you can stream live at https://gtmdelta.com/live This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

Yasmin Rajabi is a product leader focused on building products that empower engineers to move the business forward. She is currently VP of Product at Stormforge, responsible for Product Management, UX, and Docs. We talk about the multi-variant challenge in Kubernetes Ops, the evolution of Ops, Platform Ops, and SRE, plus the real human experience that drives effective product building and adoption. Yasmin is a rarity in the level of empathy and curiosity she brings along with fantastic coding and product management and engineering. You're going to love this chat as much as I did! Check out StormForge at https://StormForge.io Follow Yasmin on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/yasminnx13 Here's the entire Cloud Field Day 15 page feature lots of content with StormForge: https://techfieldday.com/event/cfd15/  This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

Noemi Greyzdorf is an experienced go-to-market professional with a passion for innovative technologies that drive value. Noemi does everything from Product/solution positioning, messaging, route to market, pricing strategy, channel program, to sales enablement, and much more. We catch up after our last chat and get to learn more about Noemi's approach to market positioning, technical product marketing, and what is new with what is happening at Fungible. I would love to share much more of Noemi's wisdom and I can't thank her enough for all that she has done to inspire me in so much of what I do.  This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals, GTM Delta, and Diabolical Coffee!

George Georgalides is the Founder of Basis, a startup that automates healthcare planning using a data-driven, person-centered care approach that integrates effortlessly into our daily lives.  His mission is to reduce friction and expenses while improving an individual's health results via an AI-assisted autonomous care model. George is also a serial entrepreneur who has created two medical products, raised $13 million in funding, and had one exit. He previously served in the Cyprus army as a team leader, which he believes better prepared him for the business world. This is a really wide-ranging chat where we discover personal habits, health options that we should be using right now, and the path to entrepreneurship.  Thank you for a great conversation, George! This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals  and Diabolical Coffee!

Tim is CEO of Redmond Growth Initiatives (RGI), an organization designed to help you grow your profits, grow your business and grow your life through Tim’s innovative coaching process. He's proven himself in starting, running, and growing businesses and is sharing that knowledge through his coaching and mentorship. It really was an honour to share time with Tim on the show. Check out Redmond Growth Consulting here: https://redmondgrowth.com/  This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals  and Diabolical Coffee!

Rick Taylor is an internationally known software architect with over 25 years experience in developing next-generation networking products. Rick is an active member of several standards organisations, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) where he co-chairs two Working Groups. Check out Ori Industries here: https://ori.co/  This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals  and Diabolical Coffee!

Matt Munson is a CEO and Executive coach with Sanity Labs, a boutique leadership coaching firm he founded in 2019 that provides coaching to dozens of venture backed and bootstrapped companies. Matt draws on his own experience as a venture-backed CEO, as well as a variety of coaching disciplines, to help others navigate the perilous journey of leadership and organization building. Check out Sanity Labs here: https://www.sanitylabs.co/ You can get in touch with Matt here: https://www.mattmunson.me/  This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals  and Diabolical Coffee!

Elliot Shmukler is Co-founder and CEO of Anomalo. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Elliot's been leading a small but growing team since Anomalo being founded in 2018. He's had previous roles as a Product and Growth leader at tech companies like Instacart, LinkedIn, and Wealthfront. This is a great chat packed with lessons on startup growth, finding quality in your data, and much more. Thank you Elliot for a great discussion! Check out Anomalo at https://anomalo.com  Connect with Elliot here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshmu/  This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals  and Diabolical Coffee!

Scott Danner is the CEO of Freedom Street Partners and the author of Freedom Street. We discuss how to unlock potential in yourself and to define and create your path to freedom. What does freedom mean to you? We delve into mentoring, Scott's personal story that led him to his current role, and much more. A must listen for sure! Thank you to Scott for the inspirational conversation. Check out Scott and his team here: https://www.raymondjames.com/freedomstreetpartners/scott-danner.htm Get Scott's book here: https://amzn.to/39vE90S This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals  and Diabolical Coffee!

Danny Allan is the CTO at Veeam Software and shares updates and news that we will see happening at VeeamON in Las Vegas May 16-19. On top of that, we cover why system-level protection is a fundamental need, plus some great discussion on why data protection for containerized apps is the new normal. Check out VeeamON here: https://www.veeam.com/veeamon (includes virtual registration for free!) Grab all the latest news on Veeam products here: https://vee.am/DiscoPosse This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals  and Diabolical Coffee!

GET THE AUDIOBOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/3OYdtpX Michelle Seiler Tucker is the founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Inc., a company that has sold over 1,000 businesses and currently owns and operates several successful businesses. She is the author of the books“Think & Grow Rich Today,” “Sell Your Business for More than it's Worth,” and her latest book is“Exit Rich.” Congratulations on the release, Michelle! Big thanks for letting me be a part of amplifying this book which I LOVE LOVE LOVE and highly recommend you get. Drop me a comment with to let me know you picked it up. ONLY 2.99$ for the entire month of MAY so don't miss out! Seriously, just get the book. It's fantastic. Heck, drop a reply and if you're in the US or Canada I'll help a bunch of folks to pick up a copy before the price goes up. GET THE AUDIOBOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/3OYdtpX This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software  and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals  and Diabolical Coffee!

Dr. Andrew White is an experienced programme director, teacher and researcher at the Said Business School at Oxford. Andrew's areas of expertise include innovation management and leadership development. Andrew is a Senior Fellow in Management Practice, and was previously the Associate Dean of External Relations (2020-2021) and Associate Dean for Executive Education and Corporate Relations (2010-2020) at Saïd Business School. This was very enjoyable discussion that covers a lot more than just leadership and modernizing business education. Andrew was an absolute pleasure to chat with and shares lots of insights into the leaders of today and research he and his team are coming out with soon. Thank you for a great discussion, Andrew! This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals and Diabolical Coffee!

JR Butler is the Founder and CEO of Shift Group. This is an episode filled with lessons on what it takes to commit to building yourself, your team, and your business. JR is an inspiration and I can't wait to have him back on to dive into more of his story and the work he is doing with Shift Group. Check out Shift Group at https://shiftgroup.io and big thanks to JR on the launch of our new partnership to help amplify what he and the Shift Group team are doing to help empower elite athletes with the tools to succeed in technology startups as growing sales leaders. This episode is brought to you by Shift Group, the amazing folks at Veeam Software and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals and Diabolical Coffee!

Buu Lam is a Community Evangelist at F5 supporting the growing DevCentral community. Beyond just the day to day work Buu does with F5, he's a fantastic content creator and someone who embodies the value of customer and people first. We cover a lot of what he has done in the transition from architect to SE to evangelist plus a deep dive into his video and audio rig! Make sure to subscribe to Buu's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVHX3fmQVjVgj_cGRIxRSg Plus check out what he and the team are doing on the F5 DevCentral channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVHX3fmQVjVgj_cGRIxRSg p.s. he has one of the best LinkedIn profiles ever because you can read it like a story. Seriously, check it out here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buulam/ This episode is brought to you by Veeam Software and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals and Diabolical Coffee plus the great folks over at Fiverr! 

Satyam founded UXReactor in 2014 together with his brother, Prasad. Under his leadership, UXReactor has become the fastest growing specialized experience design firm in the USA, with a team of 60+ employees spread over three continents. Before starting his entrepreneurial journey, Satyam served as Managing Director of Product Design at Citrix in San Francisco, where he played a crucial role in growing the product design team from four members to over 100+ practitioners. Satyam was instrumental in building PayPal’s Global Design Center in India while leading a design team in Silicon Valley. We explore an in-depth conversation of modern UX, the myths of UI and UX, plus the first principles of design and its impact on usability and business success. Check out the UXD Playbook here: https://uxdplaybook.com/ Find out more about UXReactor here: https://uxreactor.com This episode is brought to you by Veeam Software and the 4-Step Guide to Delivering Extraordinary Software Demos that Win Deals and Diabolical Coffee plus the great folks over at Fiverr!