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Go Beyond The ConnectionService Excellence: Bjørn Jensen on Making Reliability the Real Competitive EdgeWhen everything is running smoothly, customers rarely think about their network. But behind every seamless experience is the work, care, and visibility that make reliability possible. In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, Bjørn Jensen, CEO and Founder of WhyReboot, explains why service excellence has become the defining advantage for technology leaders — and why the human connection still matters most.Bjørn has spent two decades designing resilient networks for high-performance homes, professional gamers, traders, and organizations where uptime is non-negotiable. His perspective is clear: technology alone doesn’t build trust. People do. And the compan...
2025-12-1028 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionUnbreakable Connectivity with Wireless-First Networks | Julian Jacquez & Dave IdleTakeaways: The podcast illuminates the significance of managed connectivity services in today's network landscape, illustrating how they enhance customer experiences. Julian Jaquez emphasizes that wireless connections are increasingly viable and can match the reliability of wired counterparts in modern infrastructure. Dave Idle discusses the competitive landscape among wireless carriers, highlighting ongoing investments that improve connectivity options available to businesses. The conversation underscores a critical transition from legacy copper services to resilient wireless solutions that support essential business operations. Both speakers advocate for organizations to embrace dual connectivity solutions, combining wired and wireless to ensure uninterrupted service and optimal...
2025-11-1929 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionFuture Backwards Thinking: How CTOs Should Build Today’s Technology Strategy with Claus Torp JensenWhat if you stopped optimizing for today and started building from 2040 backward? That’s the challenge Claus Torp Jensen, Chief Technology Officer at the University of Texas Medical Center and Dell Medical School, brings to this conversation with host Steve MacDonald.A technologist turned storyteller, Claus has served as a Chief Innovation Officer and advisor across industries. He believes the best technology leaders don’t just react to change—they prepare for it. In this episode, he explains how to anchor strategy in a clear future destination, then engineer the steps that make it real.Togeth...
2025-11-1228 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionThe Digital Kitchen: From Cost Center to Growth Driver with Chris Incorvati | Go Beyond the Connection PodcastLinks referenced in this episode:linkedin.com/in/chris-inkarvarCompanies mentioned in this episode: Jack's Family Restaurants Legal Seafoods Panera
2025-11-0525 min
Completely ArbortraryDeal with the Devil (Bigleaf Magnolia)BEEware of the bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla). This tree made such a strong alliance with beetles, that any other insect trying to get in gets KILLED. Then we play a Halloween edition of Family Tree!Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex CrowsonSupport the pod and become a Treemium MemberFollow along on InstagramFind Arbortrary merch on our storeFind additional reading on our websiteCover art by Jillian BartholdMusic by Aves and The Mini-VandalsSee...
2025-10-301h 09
Go Beyond The ConnectionWhy Businesses Rely on a Wireless-First Infrastructure with Arvin SinghWireless-first is no longer a provocative idea—it’s how modern enterprises move faster and stay resilient. In this episode, we unpack what changed and why treating wireless as a primary path gives you speed to value, stability under load, and freedom from construction timelines.Our guest is Arvin Singh, Founder and CEO at NextGen Technology Advisory. After nearly two decades at Verizon leading global presales and 5G & edge innovation teams, Arvin now advises startups, telcos, and enterprise leaders on turning connectivity into measurable business outcomes. He explains how fixed wireless access and SD-WAN matured well beyond “backup...
2025-10-2928 min
Street Smart NaturalistOverlooked and UnderlovedProbably many of you know of the overlooked little sibling, who loses out in attention to her or his elder. And, yet, that youngster certainly deserves to be noticed for all of their many assets. Such is the case of our local maples and the Vine maple, Acer circinatum, a beautiful shrub, which rarely gets the love of its sister-taxon bigleaf maple, Acer macrophyllum. (We have one other local, native species Acer glabrum, the Rocky Mountain maple.) Taller, bigger-leaved, and more abundant, bigleafs suck the well-deserved attention of most arborphiles.(Then there are all the other maples...
2025-10-2306 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionNavigating the AI Hype: A Problem-First Approach to Innovation with Michael ParlottoWhen AI is everywhere, the teams that win don’t start with tools. They start with clarity. In this episode, Michael Parlotto, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at InComm Payments, shares a practical way to cut through hype and ship outcomes your board and your customers can feel.Michael leads Go Studio, InComm’s innovation center. His work pairs disciplined discovery with fast, user-centered prototyping and a futures practice that protects launches after day one. In plain language and real examples, he explains how to frame the right problem, test ideas quickly, and design for resilience so prod...
2025-10-2231 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionSupercharging AI with Resilient, Adaptive Network Solutions featuring Joel MulkeyAI is transforming every part of business—from customer experiences to internal operations—and the networks that power it have never mattered more. In this episode, Joel Mulkey, Founder and Board Member at Bigleaf Networks, explains why resilient connectivity is now a strategic necessity for AI-driven organizations.Joel shares the story of how a failed attempt to help a local church build internet redundancy sparked the idea for Bigleaf. His mission: make enterprise-grade reliability simple, accessible, and automatic. From that vision came a cloud-based tunnel architecture that reroutes around outages in real time while keeping sessions stable. It’s...
2025-10-1532 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionBuilding IT That Lasts: Thomas Dewar on Sustainable Cloud and Data StrategyHow do you design IT systems that survive every disruption—from leadership turnover to world-changing crises?Thomas Dewar, Chief Information Officer at Acupath Laboratories Inc., joins host Steve MacDonald to explore what sustainable technology really looks like inside healthcare. With decades of experience spanning 9/11, digital transformation, and COVID-19, Tom reveals how clear data, empathetic leadership, and practical cloud strategy keep mission-critical operations running when it matters most.Early in his career, Thomas replaced stacks of handwritten lab reports with automated dashboards that sparked better decisions. Today, he leads with the same principle: make information simple en...
2025-10-0930 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionMastering High-Performance Teams: Insights from Julian Jacquez and Jeanne DucaWhat makes a business not just grow, but thrive long-term? According to Julian Jacquez, President & COO of BCN Telecom, and Jeanne Duca, CMO at BCN, the answer is simple yet profound: high-performance teams fueled by trust, transparency, and strategic alignment.In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, Julian and Jeanne share how they’ve built a culture that balances employees, partners, and customers — what they call the “three-legged stool” of success. This framework guides every decision, from channel strategy to customer engagement, and has helped BCN create sustained growth in a highly competitive telecom market.Julian...
2025-10-0135 min
NewsRamp Technology PodcastEnhancing Connectivity and Online Presence with Bigleaf Networks and SO Web DesignsBigleaf Networks offers a plug-and-play SD-WAN solution to optimize internet traffic and ensure uptime for businesses, while SO Web Designs specializes in creating custom websites and providing SEO services to enhance online visibility and achieve digital marketing goals for businesses in Camberley.
2025-09-2703 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionEdge to Enterprise with Shawn Tinsley & Dave Idle on Wireless-First NetworksThe way we connect has changed. What was once backup-only wireless is now the backbone for business growth. In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, Shawn Tinsley, Senior Director of IT at Dell Technologies, and Dave Idle, Chief Product Officer at Bigleaf Networks, share how wireless-first strategies are transforming enterprise IT.Shawn and Dave bring deep experience from both the enterprise and product sides of networking. Together they explore how companies can shift from fragile, fixed lines to agile, service-layer connectivity that improves uptime, resilience, and customer experience.What you’ll learn in this ep...
2025-09-2442 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionAjay Malik & Greg Davis on practical AI for reliable, business-ready networks AI is everywhere right now, but most teams still ask the same question: will it actually make our networks more reliable and our customers happier—or just add cost and complexity? In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, we get blunt about where AI helps today, what’s still hype, and how to translate AI investments into real business outcomes.Our guests bring both the innovation lens and the operator’s reality. Ajay Malik, Founder of StudioX AI, has built AI-driven systems across networking and edge use cases, turning noisy telemetry into clear decisions. Greg Davis, CEO of...
2025-09-1033 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionMichael Pittman: Beyond the Bargain—Building Wireless‑First Value That Lasts | Go Beyond the Connection Episode 21The cheapest network isn’t the smartest choice. In this episode, Michael Pittman — CEO and Founder of Connected Solutions Group (CSG) — explains how to break out of the race to the bottom and invest in connectivity that actually moves the business forward.Michael leads CSG, a Verizon co‑sell partner known for turning “just connectivity” into outcomes. His team handles the messy middle: device configuration, staging and kitting, field installs, antenna placement, site surveys, and real‑time project visibility via API integrations. They also manufacture purpose‑built gear through their Catalyst (with a “K”) brand when off‑the‑shelf hardware lea...
2025-08-2529 min
Performance DeliveredMastering Positioning & Messaging in the Age of AI with Lori Stout, CMO of Bigleaf Networks📝 Episode DescriptionIn this episode of Performance Delivered – Insider Secrets for Digital Marketing Success, host Steffen Horst is joined by Lori Stout, CMO of Bigleaf Networks.Lori shares how marketers can blend AI-driven insights with customer feedback loops to sharpen positioning and messaging in a fast-changing landscape. From leveraging advisory boards and user groups to setting AI guardrails, Lori explains how to keep authenticity at the center of your marketing while using AI to accelerate efficiency and testing.💡 You’ll learn:How Bigl...
2025-08-2125 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionPaul Davis on Why CTOs Must Balance Execution, Strategy, and Failing Forward | Go Beyond the Connection When technology is moving faster than training programs and AI is rewriting job descriptions, how do leaders keep teams aligned, resilient, and ready for what’s next?Paul Davis, Field CTO at NetApp, has spent his career at the intersection of systems, strategy, and human problem-solving—from rebuilding the Pentagon’s infrastructure after 9/11 to guiding enterprise sales conversations today. In this episode, he shares why redefining failure is essential to long-term success and how the CTO’s role differs from the CIO’s in shaping a company’s future.Paul explains that while CIOs often focus on curr...
2025-08-1327 min
Message from the MountainBIGLEAF ASTERBigleaf asters are now in bloom and should last all the way to the first frost. I am so grateful to Nature for allowing my heart to be filled with joy, whether I experience it firsthand or see a picture of its beauty. That, of course, is my intention: to find joy that I can share in different ways throughout my day.www.michaelhathaway.com/message-from-the-mountainSupport the show
2025-08-0801 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionThe Roadmap to Transforming IT from a Cost Center into a Growth Enabler with Kurt Shriner | Go Beyond The ConnectionWhat does it take to reposition IT as a driver of revenue—not just a responder to outages?Kurt Shriner, Vice President of IT Infrastructure Management at Capital Bank, has spent nearly two decades in technology leadership. But it’s his background in psychology and live events that shapes his leadership style today. In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, Kurt shares how psychological safety, internal marketing, and strategic roadmaps are helping him turn IT into a high-performing, growth-aligned force within the bank.Here’s what you’ll learn from Kurt’s roadmap:Psychologi...
2025-07-2929 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionHow Jon Manes Uses IT Strategy to Grow Restaurant Revenue | Go Beyond the Connection Episode 18What if your IT department wasn’t just a support desk—but a driver of revenue, reputation, and resilience?In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, Jon Manes, Vice President of Information Technology at Mambo Seafood Restaurants, shares how he transformed IT into a revenue partner by building support systems that treat frontline staff like internal customers. With over 20 years of experience in restaurant technology, Jon brings clarity and urgency to what restaurant IT really needs—empathy, speed, and strategic influence.He walks through the infrastructure that keeps operations running even when fiber lines go dow...
2025-07-2227 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionWhy Wireless-First Networks Power the World’s Busiest Airport with Chris Crist | Go Beyond the Connection Episode 17When your infrastructure can’t expand any further, you don’t just add hardware—you rethink everything.Chris Crist, Chief Information Officer at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, joins Go Beyond the Connection to explain how a wireless-first strategy became the foundation for nonstop operations at the world’s busiest airport.With over 108 million passengers annually and a complex campus that rivals a small city, ATL needed a network capable of more than just keeping up. Chris shares how they hit a hard limit on physical cabling—and turned it into a catalyst for innovation.Key lear...
2025-07-0831 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionJordan Liebman on Cross-Functional Collaboration in Tech That Drives Growth | Go Beyond the Connection ep.16What’s the hidden cost of internal misalignment in tech companies? According to Jordan Liebman, it’s not just friction—it’s lost growth, missed customer outcomes, and a lack of clarity across the business.In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, Jordan—a marketing executive with leadership roles at Verizon, BlueJeans, and Konica Minolta—shares how tech teams can achieve more by working together across functions. With decades of experience translating customer needs into brand and business impact, Jordan outlines how marketing must act as the voice of the customer inside the company.His message...
2025-06-3029 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionCal Krome on Scaling Remote IT Teams with Trust and Automation | Go Beyond the ConnectionWhat does it take to keep a fully remote company running smoothly—at scale? Cal Krome, Head of IT at Calm, joins Go Beyond the Connection to share his approach to building trust, deploying cloud-first systems, and designing IT processes that actually help people.With a background that spans everything from solo IT support to launching 40+ global offices at Lyft, Cal offers a refreshingly human perspective on what modern IT leadership looks like. It's not about locking everything down—it’s about empowering your people with secure, seamless access and planning ahead so the road stays smooth as you...
2025-06-2326 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionAjay Malik on AI-Powered Wireless Networking and the Future of Autonomy | Go Beyond The Connection, ep 14When it comes to network strategy, Ajay Malik doesn’t just follow trends—he helps define them. With a background spanning Wi-Fi Alliance, Google, Cisco, and more, Ajay brings unmatched expertise to the intersection of wireless networking and AI.As CEO of StudioX, he’s advising organizations across industries on how to build more resilient, intelligent infrastructures that do more than just connect—they reason, adapt, and optimize in real time.Key Learnings:Why wireless-first is no longer optional—it’s foundationalHow AI enables autonomous networking and real-time optimizationThe real-world benefits of moving from wired to AI...
2025-06-1633 min
Gardening SimplifiedDon’t Do It!As Stacey always says, when in doubt, don't do it! Whether it’s prepping, planting, or pruning, we discuss what not to do and why you shouldn’t do it. Featured shrub: Let’s Dance Big Band Reblooming bigleaf hydrangea.
2025-06-1444 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionJaved Ikbal on Why Executive Alignment Is the Key to Cybersecurity Resilience | Go Beyond The ConnectionCybersecurity isn’t just about technology—it’s about leadership. In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, Javed Ikbal breaks down how misalignment at the executive level weakens even the most well-funded cybersecurity programs.Drawing on decades of experience in security leadership, Javed explains why CISOs must stop speaking in technical terms and start communicating business risk. He shares examples of how cultural gaps, unclear roles, and competing priorities leave companies vulnerable—and how to turn that around.What you’ll learn:Why people—not tools—still pose the biggest riskHow executive misa...
2025-06-1028 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionHamed Mazrouei on Building Fault-Tolerant, Highly Available Network Infrastructure | Go Beyond the Connection Episode 12 What does it take to design a network that won’t go down—even when something breaks?In this episode, Milagro CEO Hamed Mazrouei shares how he built the HAFT platform to deliver fault-tolerant, high-availability infrastructure across multiple business locations, even on a budget.Key Learnings:Design for every failure pointScale HA with Bigleaf SD-WANKeep your brand safe through tech and partner accountabilityQuote: “Bigleaf has to be a 10. We don’t tolerate anyone who isn’t.”🎧 https://feeds.captivate.fm/go-beyond-the-connection/ 📖 https://www.bigleaf.net/podcast-episodes/012-hamed-mazrouei/ ▶️ https://ww...
2025-06-0329 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionWhy CIOs Need a Seat at the Table – Julie Dearinger-Smith | Go Beyond the Connection Podcast When healthcare systems fail, lives are on the line. That’s why CIOs can’t just be operational—they must lead.In this episode of Go Beyond the Connection, Julie Dearinger-Smith, Founder & CEO at Contingency Health Solutions, discusses how CIO leadership in healthcare resilience is reshaping patient safety, business continuity, and cross-functional alignment.Julie brings 25+ years of experience in nursing informatics and IT leadership to the conversation, revealing why the CIO is no longer a behind-the-scenes tech role. Instead, today’s CIO is a strategic partner, capable of translating complex systems into boardroom decisions—and helping ent...
2025-05-2728 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionThe Pros and Cons of C-Suite Input on Data and Network Architecture with Rob Huffstedtler | Go Beyond the Connection Podcast Episode 10Is your C-Suite helping or hindering your data strategy?Rob Huffstedtler, Global Head of Solutions Architecture at Sitecore, brings decades of cross-functional experience to this question—and the answer isn’t always obvious. In Episode 11 of Go Beyond the Connection, Rob explains why aligning executive leadership with technical goals is the difference between meaningful innovation and organizational gridlock.Through compelling stories drawn from his journey in IT, sales enablement, and even competitive chili cookoffs, Rob explores the hidden forces that shape how companies use (or misuse) their data. He argues that data is only valuable when...
2025-05-1924 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionA CISO’s Perspective: Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Strategy with Dean Sapp | Go Beyond the Connection PodcastDean Sapp, Chief Information Security Officer at Filevine, explains why cybersecurity is more than just a cost center. He explores the financial risks of data breaches, revealing how swiftly companies can lose customers. He shows that business-minded security leaders need both technical skills and commercial acumen. He offers insights on leveraging IT to enhance revenue and trust.“A breach can hit profits overnight—strong security is truly a business enabler.” - Dean SappBusinesses often overlook the critical relationship between cybersecurity and operational growth. In this conversation, Dean reveals how disciplined habits—both in personal life and t...
2025-05-0631 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionKnowing When to Start Over with Scott Reid | Go Beyond The Connection Podcast Scott Reid, National Vice President of Technology Strategy and Sales at Radiology Partners, dives into why hitting the reset button is sometimes the smartest move. From lessons learned on championship teams to leading successful business strategies, Scott shares how continuous reevaluation and embracing change drive real growth.“You'll know it's time to start over when results decline and competitors outperform you.” We discuss building trust within teams, leveraging technology for competitive advantage, and recognizing when the status quo holds you back. 🎧 Full audio feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/go-beyond-the-connection/ 🔗 Full podbook and blog: h...
2025-04-2825 min
Think Out LoudIndigenous basket weaver honors ancestral teachers in McMinnville exhibit“Hands of the Ancestors” is an exhibit currently taking place at Linfield University’s Miller Fine Arts Center in McMinnville. It showcases the work of Stephanie Craig, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and a seventh-generation basket weaver and artist. Oregon ArtsWatch recently profiled Craig and her exhibit, which is on display until May 2.
Craig spends nine months of the year locating and harvesting traditional materials such as hazel, rushes, bigleaf maple and western red cedar from across the state. She uses them to shape baskets and other woven items with the aid of tool...
2025-04-2315 min
Street Smart NaturalistRejoicing in an Orwellian SpringAlas, it’s back to me after last week’s lovely interlude by Marjorie.“The point is that the pleasures of spring are available to everybody, and cost nothing. Even in the most sordid street the coming of spring will register itself by some sign or other, if it is only a brighter blue between the chimney pots or the vivid green of an elder sprouting on a blitzed site. Indeed it is remarkable how Nature goes on existing unofficially, as it were, in the very heart of London.”George Orwell - Some Thoughts on the Common Toad - A...
2025-04-1707 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionA Wireless First Future: Competitive Advantage Through Seamless Connectivity with Gary Trobaugh | Go Beyond the Connection episode 7Gary Trobaugh, Director of Information Technology at Life Flight Network, explores the pivotal role of a wireless-first approach in modern network infrastructure. He highlights how quick setup, mobility, and satellite connectivity create competitive advantages. He underscores the importance of securing sensitive data—especially in life-critical industries—and why seamless connectivity enables rapid expansion and secure, higher-level customer experiences."Wireless is the future. You need to embrace it, get comfortable with it, and utilize it. It will become a part of everyone’s daily life—if it hasn’t already." - Gary TrobaughAs industries evolve, wireless-f...
2025-04-1622 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionHow Important Are Partners to Our Internal Success? with Shawn TinsleyShawn Tinsley, Senior Director of IT at Dell Technologies, explores the significance of external partnerships in expanding organizational capabilities. He explains how bridging academic approaches with practical solutions can elevate any entity’s decision-making. He highlights that technology alone can’t guarantee success without inclusive collaboration. He sees strong networks and trust as essential elements for sustained, people-centric progress.“Even the most advanced tools are meaningless unless people unite around shared goals.” – Shawn TinsleyDrawing from his extensive experience, Shawn unpacks how integrating rigorous academic models with everyday business operations can redefine success. He explains that strat...
2025-04-0822 min
Data Center Therapy#096 - SD-What?Confused by the alphabet soup of SD-WAN? Wondering whether it's about connecting multiple sites or just improving your local internet performance? Join your Data Center Therapy guides, Matt "Connectivity Curmudgeon" Yette and Matt "Bandwidth Barista" Cozzolino, along with special guest Jeremy "The Network Navigator" Goosen, as they untangle the complexities and demystify SD-WAN in this insightful episode.What’s Inside:SD-WAN Defined: We clarify the confusion around SD-WAN by breaking down the two primary uses—site-to-site LAN connectivity (think Meraki or Palo Alto), and local internet optimization solutions (Bigleaf, Cato Networks).Inte...
2025-04-0236 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionHow to Overcome Challenges and Seize Opportunities in Construction Technology with Adam KrobAdam Krob, Director of Information Technology at Field Audit, and Process Improvement at Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC, explains how he became passionate about file and print networks in 1989. He shares why the German language remains a significant personal interest. Adam dives into pressing issues around connectivity, data management, and fiber versus wireless considerations. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity, reliability, and creative solutions in construction technology.“You have to hedge your bets and diversify connectivity options.” – Adam KrobThis conversation explores how Adam’s early tech experiences shape his forward-thinking approach. He details how personal...
2025-04-0228 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionThe Tech Vision of the Future: Simple, Secure, and Stable with Jim Grassman--Visit Go Beyond The Connection website for more informationInterview Guest: Jim Grassman, Vice President of Technology at Homes for HeroesFind them on LinkedIn
2025-04-0223 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionFuture-Proof Networks: Embrace Wireless While Guarding Critical Data with Eric ColeEric Cole, Founder and CEO at Secure Anchor Consulting, explores critical challenges around data security in a connected world. He highlights how many of us lose track of our digital assets when relying on cloud storage and wireless networks. He demonstrates the risks of neglected security controls, particularly as we scale operations. He offers practical advice for building resilience without sacrificing convenience.“Data keeps multiplying, and if we don’t control it, we can’t harness its power.” – Eric ColeEric Cole’s conversation dives into the ever-shifting demands of cybersecurity and networking, highlighting the importance o...
2025-04-0231 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionHow Connectivity Shapes Remote Work and Customer Experience with Sampo ParkkinenSampo Parkkinen, CEO of Revieve, discusses the rising importance of connectivity in today’s remote work landscape. He explains how AI transforms customer experiences across online, in-app, and in-store channels. Emphasizing robust network infrastructure and cloud solutions, he advocates for innovation that drives customer engagement and enterprise success.“Reliable connectivity is the backbone of our service. For consumers to access the solution, they need a reliable connection. Without that, quite honestly, we wouldn’t have a business at all.” - Sampo ParkkinenRevieve’s approach demonstrates how digital tools can enhance, rather than replace, human interactio...
2025-04-0225 min
Go Beyond The ConnectionWhy Wireless is No Longer Just a Backup: A Conversation with Dave IdleIntelligent connectivity has become a critical necessity for businesses, particularly in an era where internet downtime can incur significant financial losses. In our inaugural episode of Go Beyond the Connection, we engage in a profound dialogue with Dave Idle, the Chief Product Officer at Bigleaf Networks, who elucidates the transformative potential of purpose-built SD-WAN, intelligent routing, and a wireless-first design approach. Dave articulates the inadequacies of legacy networking solutions in today's distributed environments and expounds upon how Bigleaf adeptly navigates these challenges. The discussion highlights essential concepts such as same-IP failover and real-time Quality of Service (QoS) routing, emphasizing...
2025-03-2725 min
Tech + TequilaIt's all about the Backup & Flecha Azul ReposadoWelcome back to Tech and Tequila, where we mix the best of tech, digital nomad life, and damn good tequila! In this episode, we’re raising our glasses to Flecha Azul Reposado—a smooth, oak-aged tequila with Hollywood roots and authentic Jalisco craftsmanship. We break down its tasting notes, the traditional methods used to make it, and why it’s a must-try for tequila lovers.But we’re not just here to sip—we’re here to stay connected. Because if you’ve ever had your Wi-Fi drop in the middle of an important call, you know...
2025-02-2125 min
Fostering BloomsListener Q&A: Perfect Plant Picks for a Part Shade Flower Bed - Episode 10In this episode of Fostering Blooms, hosts Shannon Foster-Boline and Caitlyn Blum dive into their first listener Q&A! They respond to a question from Lexi in Knoxville, who seeks advice on enhancing the curb appeal of her northwest-facing, partially shaded front yard. Both Shannon and Caitlyn create unique 'landscape recipes' tailored to Zone 7B, incorporating a range of plants that thrive in partial sun and shade. From hydrangeas and hellebores to hostas and foxgloves, they provide detailed suggestions to help Lexi design a stunning and resilient garden. Tune in for an engaging and informative session on garden planning and...
2025-02-1216 min
Street Smart NaturalistOf Hair Ice and Woodpecker HolesOne of my joys of discovery is heading down an absorbing path of seeking out more information in newspapers and scientific journals, reaching out to friends and colleagues, or delving into the books waiting to be probed on my bookshelf. No matter where these paths lead me, I feel I am rewarded by the knowledge I gain and the connections I make.I have had this happen many times in my writing life, including this encounter on a very cold winter day. My wife and I were walking with a pal of ours at Tolt River-John MacDonald...
2024-12-1206 min
C-Suite Sales & Marketing PerspectivesCMOs: Lesson Learned From a B2B Turnaround💡 Lori Stout, CMO of Bigleaf Networks, discusses the intricacies of a B2B company turnaround. Drawing from her extensive background in customer experience and marketing, Lori provides insights into the role of marketing in a corporate transformation, with a keen focus on “customer obsession.” As a distinguished leader navigating through significant change, she delves into how businesses can authentically engage both their internal teams and external partners to foster growth.💡"Times of high growth can be challenging, so be open and honest with your colleagues and the entire employee population. Be willing to fail, apologize when you do, and mo...
2024-10-2130 min
What's Up with Tech?Revolutionizing Business Connectivity: Bigleaf Networks' SD-WAN Innovations, 5G Integration, and Future ProspectsInterested in being a guest? Email us at admin@evankirstel.comGet ready to unlock the secrets of rock-solid Internet connectivity with industry veteran David Idle, Chief Product Officer at Bigleaf Networks. Ever wondered why your business's Internet connection still falters despite technological advancements? David spills the beans on how Bigleaf's cutting-edge SD-WAN solution tackles these persistent issues with features like load balancing, Quality of Service (QoS), and bandwidth aggregation. Whether your business relies heavily on cloud applications or IoT devices, you’ll discover how real-time monitoring and machine learning can revolutionize your network performance and enhance yo...
2024-09-0920 min
A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the worldAGL 379: Greg DavisAbout Greg
Greg has served on the Bigleaf Networks’ board of directors since 2020. He has a consistent track record scaling businesses and creating enterprise value through revenue growth, operational performance, and strategic acquisitions. Greg’s technology leadership career spans more than 25 years, where he has led multiple companies from start up to over $100 million in annual revenue. Prior to Bigleaf, Greg served as COO at HungerRush, a national leader in hospitality software. Prior to HungerRush, Greg spent eight years as EVP of Sales at Alert Logic, where he led sales, marketing, and other key area of the busi...
2024-08-2333 min
2024-08-1605 min
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2024-08-0306 min
The Above The Bar PodcastHow To Become An Entrepreneur | Greg Davis🚀 Tonight's the night! Don't miss The Above The Bar Podcast at 8 PM EST with our special guest, Greg Davis, CEO of Bigleaf Networks! 🌐
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🔹 Hear from Greg about his journey from a profound personal tragedy to becoming a leader in tech, prioritizing safe and supportive work environments.
🔹 With a 25-year track record as a senior executive, Greg has masterfully scaled businesses, fostering cultures that enhance safety and drive growth.
🔹 Learn how to build a business culture that supports not just the financial, but the intellectu...
2024-05-021h 02
Let's Argue About PlantsEpisode 148: Wish List PlantsOh, dear listeners...it's the most glorious time of the year! No, not because it's time to hang the stockings or trim the tree—because it's time to make the 2024 gardening wish lists. This year Carol and Danielle have selected the 8 plants they are pining over most. You will hear about a brand-new perennial that few, if any, have seen before. And there's also a new hydrangea with...brace yourselves...BLACK foliage! The list also includes plants that our contributors have written extensively about, and we've just now sat up and paid attention. Listen now to hear about the pla...
2023-12-011h 05
The Forest Overstory PodcastFOP 024: The Big Benefits of Bigleaf Maple with Al CraneyFor more than a century in the Pacific Northwest bigleaf maple has had a reputation as a "weed tree". Our guest and former conservation district forester, Al Craney, joins us to discuss why that's not a fair assessment. In this episode we discuss the benefits maple provides and the critical role it plays in our forests and riparian areas.
For more information on bigleaf maple syrup, try these sites:
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2023-12-0146 min
Portland, Oregon, startup news - Silicon FloristWeek ending Nov 10, 2023 - Portland Oregon startup newsGet your SXSW Pitch application done! Than, we'll chat about Oregon Venture Fund seeking new Angel investors to participate in their venture capital fund, an AI cofounder for your company, Caroline Cummings stepping down from RAIN, and other Portland startup news.
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Portland startup news, this week
Oregon Venture Fund seeks investors https://siliconflorist.com/2023/11/06/thinking-about-investing-in-startups-oregon-venture-fund-would-love-to-help/
Hello, Portland startup community https://siliconflorist.com/2023/11/07/hello-portland-startup-community-im-andrew-hedges/ & https://siliconflorist.com/2023/11/09/hello-portland-startup-community-im-nik-kotov/
Caroline Cummings stepping down from RAIN https://siliconflorist.com/2023/11/07/caroline-cummings-to-transfer-leadership-of-rain-in-march-2024/
Joel Mulkey launches CompanyCraft https://siliconflorist.com/2023/11/09/bigleaf-networks-founder-launches-companycraft-your-ai-cofounder/
SXSW Pitch...
2023-11-1009 min
People First Leaders345 - How to Succeed with a Scattergram Organization Model with Greg DavisIn this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Greg Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Bigleaf Networks, about the drawbacks and benefits of a scattergram organizational structure that accepts remote work.Greg discusses his experiences navigating cultural divides in this remote-first era while leading a distributed team in Portland.If you want to know more about Greg's work, click HERE.If you’re a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE.
2023-09-0121 minGardening SimplifiedThe Blue Plants ShowDive into the world of blue plants and learn how bigleaf and mountain hydrangeas can turn blue. In Plants on Trial, Stacey introduces a new, easy to grow blue hydrangea. Rick discusses news regarding rising temperatures and a 97 year old who finally got the tractor she deserves.
2023-07-2944 min
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur1592 - How the Distributive Enterprise Changed with Big Leaf Networks' Greg DavisIn this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Chief Executive & Board Member of BigLeaf Networks, Greg Davis.Today's businesses rely heavily on cloud-based applications for their daily operations. From call centres to healthcare facilities, there is a growing need for a consistent and reliable internet connection that can support these mission-critical applications. Greg talked about the importance of maintaining a reliable internet connection and its impact on the customer experience. Davis emphasized that the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of cloud-based technologies, making it more critical for businesses to...
2023-06-3019 min
CEO & Founder Magic21 - Internet Connectivity Without Complexity with Bigleaf Networks' Greg DavisYour host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the CEO of Bigleaf Networks, Greg Davis. Bigleaf makes it easy for IT pros and organizations to conduct business on the internet, with reliable, resilient connectivity that optimizes application performance and eliminates disruptions. Unlike other solutions, Bigleaf has architected a new kind of networking platform to deliver end-to-end connectivity to and from anywhere your traffic needs to go. They leverage a dedicated backbone network with multiple paths to virtually every cloud and internet-based technology, build redundancy into every connection, issue public IP blocks that enable same-IP failover, and pre-configure edge routers to install...
2023-06-2916 min
FieldSound - The official UW College of the Environment podcastS1 E8: Maple Syrup Day with Mount Rainier Institute and the UW Bigleaf Maple Syrup ProgramMount Rainier Institute provides regional schools with in-depth programs focusing on forest science and STEM education, using the Charles Lathrop Pack Experimental Forest - located at the foot of Mt. Rainier, as an outdoor classroom. Pack Forest, part of the UW School of Environment and Forest Sciences, sits on 4,300 acres of working forestland. The forest provides the resources to discover, teach and demonstrate the concepts of sustainable forestry.On this episode, FieldSound visits the Mount Rainier institute for “Maple Syrup Day” to learn about experimental production of Big Leaf Maple Syrup alongside kids from a loca...
2023-06-2207 min
Driven To Win262 | Scaling Businesses & Knowing When to ExitIn this episode, Chaz Wolfe welcomes entrepreneur Greg Davis, discussing his leadership development strategies and business scaling experiences. They delve into the significance of decision-making in business, value creation, and the benefits of mastermind groups. Chaz also shares about balancing business with personal life and the growing role of women in the workplace. Finally, they offer advice to their younger selves while highlighting the importance of community in entrepreneurship.
Join us for episode 262 of Gathering The Kings Podcast, featuring our guest, Greg Davis, the CEO of Bigleaf Networks. Rising from a restaurant tragedy to tech titan, Greg pivoted his...
2023-06-1442 min
The dojo.live show / Interviews with Visionaries Shaping Travel TechConnectivity in 2023: “Un-engineer” the Internet to Protect Your ProfitsWhat does your internet connection have to do with your bottom line? As it turns out… everything. View the full video interview here.
Lori Stout is the Chief Marketing Officer for Bigleaf Networks. Bigleaf provides internet connectivity without complexity, making it easy for IT pros and their organizations to conduct business on the internet with confidence. Bigleaf’s unique network optimization solution adapts traffic to circuit conditions in real-time to preserve application performance and optimize user productivity despite circuit outages. The Bigleaf solution integrates seamlessly with established firewalls, ISPs, and applications, takes only minutes to install, and works...
2023-04-1930 min
Completely ArbortraryThe BLM (Bigleaf Maple)Close your eyes and imagine a maple leaf. What is it that defines the quintessential maple leaf? Well today, we chat about the bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) and dive into how that standard image of a maple leaf is as accurate as you may think. Then we chat about the biggest news of the day with another edition of the Fungal Associated Press. Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex CrowsonSupport the pod and become a Treemium MemberFollow along on Instagram
2022-09-221h 23
treehugger podcastClimate Disruption § Feels § Shaping Change with the Forest Adaptation NetworkWhich tree species impacted by climate change are we getting nervous about? This is the episode where we talk about climate disruption, our anxiety & grief as witnesses to tree loss while also coming to terms with environmental change in discussion with a few members of the Forest Adaptation Network. Rowan Braybrook, Director of Programs for Northwest Natural Resource Group Jake Bentzen Biological Science Technician (Insects & Disease) Forest Service Northern & Intermountain Regions Forest Health Protection Joey Hulbert, Washington State University Ornamental Plant Pathology Program and Forest Health Watch Brandon Drucker, Restoration Ecologist with the City of Tacoma Passive Open...
2021-12-2953 min
Fossil Huntress — Palaeo SommelierCretaceous Capilano Fossil Field TripFossil Field Trip to the Cretaceous Capilano Three Brothers Formation — Vancouver has a spectacular mix of mountains, forests, lowlands, inlets and rivers all wrapped lovingly by the deep blue of the Salish Sea. When we look to the North Shore, the backdrop is made more spectacular by the Coast Mountains with a wee bit of the Cascades tucked in behind.
If you were standing on the top of the Lion's Gate Bridge looking north you would see the Capilano Reservoir is tucked in between the Lions to the west and Mount Seymour to the east on the No...
2021-11-0808 min
Nerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology ProfessionalHonest Conversations and Empathy with Eric Brooker (1/2)Welcome to episode 139 of the Nerd Journey Podcast [@NerdJourney]! We’re John White (@vJourneyman) and Nick Korte (@NetworkNerd_), two Pre-Sales Technical Engineers who are hoping to bring you the IT career advice that we wish we’d been given earlier in our careers. In today’s episode we share part 1 of our interview with Eric Brooker, covering topics such as getting into sales, accepting others’ no, and progression into sales leadership.
Original Recording Date: 7-20-2021
Topics – Getting into Sales, When No Means No, Performance Issues and Doing the Right Things, Sales as an Element of Many Ar...
2021-09-2845 min
Revenue Engine PodcastHow to Improve Your Tech Marketing with Aaron Kaffen of Bigleaf NetworksAaron Kaffen is a growth-focused leader and the Vice President of Marketing at Bigleaf Networks, an SD-WAN platform that improves cloud connectivity and overall internet performance for businesses. Aaron brings over 15 years of experience in strategic and analytical marketing to the company, specializing in a variety of software categories. Before joining Bigleaf, Aaron worked at companies such as Tecplot, Inc., Cloudability, and Oversee.net. He was also an adopter of early web technologies in the '90s, even being one of the first to write a thesis on human interaction online. In this episode… ...
2021-08-0644 min
American Family Farmer02/24/21 - Who Says That Maple Syrup Can't Come From The West Coast?Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with Agriculture News that Thomas James Vilsack will become the new Secretary of Agriculture. He has served two previous terms in the same post, during the Obama Administration. He tends to favor the larger factory farms, rather than the smaller family farms. Tractor manufacturer John Deere and several others are receiving heat for not delivering on their promise to make it easier for farmers to service their own equipment. Next, we meet Devin Day, owner/operator of Neil's Bigleaf Maple Syrup. https://www.neilsbigleaf.com/ But, this operation is...
2021-02-2636 minAmerican Family Farmer02/24/21 - Who Says That Maple Syrup Can't Come From The West Coast?Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with Agriculture News that Thomas James Vilsack will become the new Secretary of Agriculture. He has served two previous terms in the same post, during the Obama Administration. He tends to favor the larger factory farms, rather than the smaller family farms. Tractor manufacturer John Deere and several others are receiving heat for not delivering on their promise to make it easier for farmers to service their own equipment. Next, we meet Devin Day, owner/operator of Neil's Bigleaf Maple Syrup. https://www.neilsbigleaf.com/ But, this operation is...
2021-02-2636 min
Sound By NatureEpisode 52: Squaw Valley Creek Trail- Autumn Morning WalkThis was recorded while walking down the Squaw Valley Creek Trail in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Shasta County, California. The trail meanders along Squaw Valley Creek as it descends, over numerous rapids and a couple small waterfalls, into a deep and densely forested canyon studded with massive, old growth conifers, live oaks, and a lush understory of Pacific Dogwood, Vine Maple, California Hazel, Bigleaf Maple, and California Black Oak, which were resplendent with fall color.
I had an interesting black bear encounter while out making this episode. Just after I finished recording, while walking...
2020-10-1658 min
Consult This!Eric Brooker of Bigleaf NetworksHal and Eric discuss Firewall Friendly SD-WAN and it's place in today's Work From Home environment
2020-08-2620 min
MarketScale TechnologySoftware and Technology: Why SD-WAN Can Be A Work-From-Home Game-Changer with Eric BrookerSorry, the most important thing for your company is what? I … I didn’t quite catch that.
If you’re hearing that too often on the other end of your Zoom or Teams calls, then Eric Brooker would like to have a word.
Brooker, the Senior Director of National Partner Programs for Bigleaf Networks, has watched as nearly the entire working world has moved online, but with so many households going under one roof, residential internet has struggled to keep up.
While Brooker has seen plenty of grace extended toward pet noises, children demand...
2020-08-0331 min
Technology NadiSen$eHow to Be Heard and Seen Clearly from Your Home OfficeWith the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of Americans working from home went from 15 million to 92 million in just a couple of weeks. Companies large and small had very little notice for making this massive change. Employees, executives, and broadcasters moved from a well managed IT infrastructure to a very unpredictable environment. As a result, Internet Service Providers experienced a massive increase in bandwidth usage.
The competing bandwidth requirements for VoIP phone calls, video conferencing, remote desktop with SaaS applications such as Office 365, gaming, and entertainment are creating overwhelming demands on internet service in every home...
2020-06-0331 min