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Rebellious Times PodcastThe Enterprise AI Reality Gap: Moving Beyond Pilot Programs
Bridging the Enterprise AI Reality Gap
“Lead with relationships.”
In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, host Chris Januszewski sits down with Michelle Tinsley, CEO of Sciata, to talk about closing the gap between AI ambition and real-world results.
Michelle shares her journey from Intel executive to startup founder and now leader of a thriving enterprise AI consulting firm. Her insights highlight the critical balance between technology, people, and culture in digital transformation.
Key Highlights
The real challenges behind enterprise AI adoption
Why “data science as a serv...
2025-11-1427 minRebellious Times PodcastBreaking Records and Building Capacity: A Journey from $100K College Sales to AI Pioneer
Ethical AI Technology That Helps Save Lives
“Everybody needs a coach in life.”
In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, host Chris Januszewski talks with Dustin Hillis, CEO of SafeSpace Global, about the future of ethical AI technology and how innovation can serve humanity instead of replacing it.
From his early days breaking sales records in college to leading a global AI company, Dustin’s story blends hustle, mentorship, and purpose-driven tech leadership.
Key Highlights:
• The journey from sales success to coaching and leadership
• How SafeSpace’s multimodal A...
2025-11-1024 minRebellious Times PodcastThe Zero-to-One Specialist: The Journey Of A Serial Founder
Smarter E-Commerce Inventory Management Through AI
“Every single brand has this problem.”
In the latest episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris sits down with Fabricio Miranda, CEO of Flieber, to unpack how AI-driven e-commerce inventory management is transforming the way modern brands scale.
Key Highlights
• Solving one of retail’s biggest bottlenecks – inventory inefficiency• Building Flieber’s AI platform to supercharge supply-chain visibility• Lessons from scaling during the COVID-19 e-commerce boom• How entrepreneurs spot opportunity where others see chaos• The future of retail automation and smarter replenishment decisi...
2025-11-0342 minRebellious Times PodcastThe Live Stream Visionary: How a Tech Pioneer Transformed Digital Entertainment
The Power Of Live Video Experiences – Bulldog DM
“Over one billion audience engagements” – that’s the power of premium live video experiences.
Join me in conversation with John Petrocelli, CEO of Bulldog DM, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• Creating interactive experiences that transform viewers into participants
• Delivering premium live video across Fortune 100 companies
• Pioneering next-generation streaming experiences since 2012
• Building white-label destinations for global brands
• The future of social media live streaming
Perfect for:
• Fortune 100 brand leaders
• Event production professionals
• Digital engagement strategists
• Social media platform direct...
2025-10-2728 minRebellious Times PodcastBeyond AI: Quantum Computing and the Future of Business with Joe Reddix
The Potential Of AI And Quantum Computing Through A Business Lens
“Computational power is the new currency” – a powerful insight into our technological future.
Join Chris in conversation with Joe Reddix, a technology visionary with six decades of experience, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• The symbiotic relationship between AI and quantum computing
• Revolutionary applications in business and cybersecurity
• The role of heavy water in future data storage (this blew my mind. See a screenshot from Joe’s research at the bottom).
• How quantum technology will transform business operations
• The critical impor...
2025-10-2147 minRebellious Times PodcastFrom Bolton to the Boardroom: A Mental Health Pioneer's Journey
Making An Impact Through Addiction Awareness – WHYSUP
“I was completely broken” – raw honesty from a friend who turned his rock bottom into a mission to help others through addiction awareness.
Join me in conversation with Mark Murray, founder of WHYSUP, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• The journey from gambling addiction to social impact
• Building mental health awareness through lived experience
• Reaching 250,000 people with life-changing programs
• Transforming education around addiction and mental health
• The power of honest conversations about recovery
Perfect for:
• Mental health advocates
• Education professional...
2025-10-1343 minRebellious Times PodcastReader Relationship Management: How Storiad is Revolutionizing Author Success
Reader Relationship Management – Storiad
“We call ourselves a DIY Plus model” – reimagining book marketing for the digital age.
Join Chris on our startup podcast with Ramzi Hajj, CEO of Storiad, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• Transforming book promotion through structured marketing
• Combining AI assistance with personalized support
• Building sustainable reader relationships
• The power of timely marketing in book launches
• Bootstrapping success in the publishing industry
Perfect for:
• Authors seeking marketing guidance
• Publishing industry professionals
• Book marketing strategists
• Entrepreneurs interested in bootstrapping
Tech: Discover how A...
2025-10-0629 minRebellious Times PodcastMaster the Podcasting Journey: Essential Tips from Podcast Hall of Famer Todd Cochrane
IN MEMORIAM: A Tribute to Todd Cochrane – Pioneer, Mentor, and Podcasting Hall of Famer
With heavy hearts, we share one of Todd’s final interviews, recorded August 2025. As the founder of Blubrry and a true podcasting pioneer, Todd’s impact on our industry cannot be overstated.
I had the privilege of interviewing Todd Cochrane just weeks before his sudden passing. Todd wasn’t just the founder of Blubrry – he was a mentor, pioneer, and champion of independent podcasters everywhere.
From a $14.95 Walmart microphone to the Podcast Hall of Fame, Todd showed us all what’s pos...
2025-09-2936 minRebellious Times PodcastThe Hidden Playbook: How Creative Financing is Saving Companies When Banks Say Nohttps://youtu.be/UcoYX6XMknE
Creative Financing And The Transforming Lending Landscape – Finmark
“AI is taking over in many areas of banking.” – a insightful discussion on finance in today’s digital age.
Join me on our startup podcast with Roberto Rivera, CEO of Finmark, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• The three Cs of lending: Character, Capacity, and Collateral
• Creative financing solutions beyond traditional banking
• How AI is transforming the lending landscape
• The future of crypto and tokenization in finance
• Success stories of businesses overcoming financial challenges
Pe...
2025-09-2340 minRebellious Times PodcastFrom Defense Tech to No-Code: Pioneering the Future of Decentralized ComputingEdge computing and peer-to-peer in defense tech – Socket Supply
In this episode of the Rebellious Times podcast, Chris Januszewski speaks with Paolo Fragomeni, CEO of Socket Supply, about revolutionizing computing through peer-to-peer technology and edge computing innovation in the defense tech space.
Discover insights on:
• The cyclical nature of centralized vs. decentralized computing
• Building defense-grade peer-to-peer protocols
• The future of edge computing and device-to-device communication
• Creating cross-platform applications without platform-specific code
• The importance of customer proximity in tech innovation
Key Timestamps:
05:36 Paolo’s Technical Journey and Early Care...
2025-09-1538 minRebellious Times PodcastThe Human Side of AI Implementation: Lessons from Entromy's Journey
AI Implementation For Organizational Transformation – Entromy
“AI literacy isn’t just a nice to have” – a crucial insight for today’s leaders navigating organizational transformation through AI implementation.
Join me in conversation with Kara Whitaker, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Expansion at Entromy, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• Building organizational health through data insights
• Transforming leadership with real-time feedback
• Moving beyond traditional employee surveys
• Implementing AI as a productivity partner
• Creating friction-free work environments
Perfect for:
• Leaders driving organizational change
• HR professionals seeking better insights
• Tech lead...
2025-09-0921 minRebellious Times PodcastBalancing the Books & Life: How Modern CFOs Are Ending Spreadsheet Slavery
Ending Spredsheet Slavery For CFOs – Finnt
“You can’t get time back” – a powerful reminder as we explore the future of finance and ending spreadsheet slavery.
Join me in conversation with Anji Ismail, CEO of Finnt, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• The journey from finance professional to tech innovator
• How AI is augmenting (not replacing) finance roles
• The critical role of data quality in AI implementation
• Finding work-life balance as a tech founder
• Breaking through finance sector resistance to change
Perfect for:
• CFOs and finance leaders
2025-09-0124 minRebellious Times PodcastFrom HR to AI: How a Non-Technical Founder is Disrupting HR Compliance
The Future of AI in HR Compliance – VirgilHR
“Empower HR professionals to be more strategic” – turning HR compliance expertise into groundbreaking technology.
Join Chris, growth partner to startups, on our startup podcast with Jocelyn King, CEO of VirgilHR, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• The journey from HR professional to tech founder
• Building a SaaS product without a technical background
• Navigating Techstars as a female founder
• Balancing HR compliance with employee trust
• The future of AI in HR technology
Perfect for:
• Non-technical founders considering tech ventures
• HR professio...
2025-08-2725 minRebellious Times PodcastMarried to the Mission: A Founder Couple's Tech Journey
Innovation in Digital Home Management – HomeZada
“We spend 33% annually on our homes” – yet most of us lack a digital home management system to manage this vital investment.
Join Chris, founder of Rebel Commerce Solutions, on our startup podcast with Elizabeth Dodson, Co-Founder of HomeZada, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• Building a tech company with your spouse
• Setting boundaries in a family business (“No PDA in the office!”)
• Creating digital solutions for home management
• The power of mentorship in entrepreneurship
• Supporting military families through remote work
Perfect for:
• Entrepren...
2025-08-1845 minRebellious Times PodcastThe Bootstrap Blueprint: Building a Profitable B2B Tech Company Without VC Money
The Bootstrap Path to Startup Success – Zappix
“Cashflow is king” – wisdom from a leader who chose the bootstrap path to startup success.
Join Chris, growth partner for B2B SaaS companies, on our startup podcast with Yossi Abraham, CEO of Zappix:
Key Highlights:
• Building a profitable tech company without VC funding
• Navigating healthcare regulations while innovating
• Implementing AI for meaningful customer engagement
• Guerrilla marketing strategies that actually work
• The art of sustainable growth through bootstrapping
Perfect for:
• Founders considering the bootstrap route
• Healthcare tech innovators
• Cus...
2025-08-1123 minRebellious Times PodcastFrom 45 Days to Real-Time: Transforming Loan Due Diligence with Intelligent Blockchain
Revolutionizing structured finance through AI and blockchain – Intain
“We wanted to build something which was similar to a public exchange.” – an ambitious goal that focuses on revolutionizing structured finance through AI and blockchain.
Join Chris Januszewski, growth partner for software startups, on our startup podcast with Sanjay Nishank, COO of Intain, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• The journey from IT services to fintech entrepreneurship
• How AI and blockchain are revolutionizing loan due diligence
• Reducing 45-day processes to real-time operations
• Managing $8B in loans through innovative technology
• The future of token...
2025-08-0543 minRebellious Times PodcastLegal Innovation and Leadership: Balancing Business Success with Mental Wellness
Legal innovation in dispute resolution – New Era ADR
“Litigation is a broken process” – a powerful statement that sparked a revolution in dispute resolution through legal innovation.
Join Chris, growth partner for startups, on our podcast with Collin Williams, CEO of New Era ADR:
Key Highlights:
• Transforming dispute resolution with 100-day resolutions
• How technology is revolutionizing traditional legal practices
• Creating more efficient, empathetic legal processes
• Breaking down the stigma around men’s mental health
• The crucial link between physical and mental wellness
Perfect for:
• Legal professionals seeking innovation
2025-07-3141 minRebellious Times PodcastBreaking Financial Barriers: Pngme's Mission to Democratize Banking in Africa
Democratizing Banking In Africa – The Pngme Story
“Everyone deserves equal access to finance” – a powerful mission driving innovation in emerging markets with the goal of democratizing banking in Africa.
Join me on our startup podcast with Rob Hiff, VP of Growth at Pngme , as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• Democratizing banking & digital finance across Sub-Saharan Africa
• How mobile money is revolutionizing financial inclusion
• Adapting fintech solutions for emerging markets
• Building universal data systems for 3.3 billion underserved people
• The unique intersection of running culture and tech in Nairobi
Perfect for:...
2025-07-2231 minRebellious Times PodcastThe Future of Personal Style - How AI & Human Expertise are Revolutionizing Fashion Retail
Revolutionizing Shopping With AI Fashion Retail – The Wishi Story
“Personalization isn’t just a feature – it’s the future of e-commerce” – insights on transforming luxury fashion and retail with AI.
Join Chris on our startup podcast with Clea O’Hana, CEO and Co-founder of Wishi, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• The journey from finance to revolutionizing fashion tech.
• How AI fashion retail is transforming personal styling at scale.
• Solving the “paradox of choice” in online retail.
• Creating personalized shopping experiences that boost conversion and reduce returns.
Perfect for:
• E-commerce lead...
2025-07-1416 minRebellious Times PodcastFrom Parking Pain to Profit: How Wayleadr is Transforming the Arrival Experience
From Parking Pain to Profit: How Wayleadr is Transforming the Arrival Experience
“We want to impact billions of journeys” – a bold vision for transforming how we think about parking and the arrival experience.
Join Chris, growth partner to startups, on our startup podcast with Jaryd Lindheim, VP of Business Development at Wayleadr, as we explore:
Key Highlights:
• How a CEO’s parking frustration sparked a revolutionary solution
• Converting parking spaces into revenue-generating assets
• Creating seamless experiences for office tenants and multifamily residents
• The future of autonomous vehicles in urban infrastructure
2025-07-0713 minRebellious Times PodcastAI Readiness Gap: What Startup Founders Need to Know Before Investing
AI Readiness Gap: What Startup Founders Need to Know Before Investing
Join me in conversation with Kevin Israel, VP of Delivery Support at Terazo, as we help startups navigate the AI readiness gap on our startup podcast.
“AI is just a tool, not a solution” – a powerful reminder from today’s conversation about the reality of AI implementation.
Key Highlights:
• Why clean, structured data is the foundation of successful AI
• How to identify the right AI use cases for your startup
• Practical approaches to operationalizing AI in your business
• Navigating compl...
2025-06-2319 minRebellious Times PodcastCahoot Peer-to-Peer Returns Fulfillment For Ecommerce
Join Chris Januszewski, founder of Rebel Commerce Solutions, on our startup podcast with Manish Chowdhary, CEO of Cahoot and Pulse Commerce, as we explore Peer-to-peer returns fulfillment for ecommerce on our startup podcast.
“The future of e-commerce fulfillment isn’t about building more warehouses – it’s about intelligently using the space we already have.”
Key Highlights:
The entrepreneurial journey from GoECart to revolutionizing fulfillment
How peer-to-peer networks are transforming returns processing
Turning excess warehouse space into profit centers
Adapting to new tariffs and market challenges
Perfect for:
E-commerce merchants seeking efficient fulfillment solutions
...
2025-06-2223 min
GenX JourneysEpisode 25: Inspiring the Givers with Phil JanuszewskiOn this episode, we would love to introduce you to Phil Januszewski. Phil is a high-energy chemistry/physics teaching keynote speaker and coach that is on a mission to create and spread happiness through education, motivation, and entertainment. He empowers the givers in the world to completely flourish in their personal lives first, in order to ignite passion and purpose in their professional lives as well. Phil is a nationally known dynamic speaker of 10+ years and a public school educator since 2005. We discuss the challenges and the incredible rewards of teaching high school students over the past...
2024-10-0241 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastCreating Digital Safe Spaces :: Chris McKenna [Ep 360]Does keeping your kids safe on the internet ever feel like a game of Whack-a-mole - frenzied and unending, always trying to fend off the threats that pop up? Or maybe you’ve been afraid your kids would be or feel left out if you had more limits on their screens? You’ve seen the documentaries and the research of how addictive social media can be and the average age in which kids are exposed to pornography keeps going down and yet, we know on some level what we forbid our kids to do has the potential to become the...
2022-03-2852 min
Why I SocialEpisode 144 - Matt Matkovich and Phil Januszewski (@MPPresentations)Matt Matkovich and Phil Januszewski make up the team behind M&P Presentations. Matt is a full-time high school guidance counselor and Phil is a full-time high school chemistry/physics teacher. Together, they form M&P Presentations who offer motivational presentations, professional workshops, master of ceremony services, and event hosting for all ages and groups. Hear their story on this week's episode. And of course, Why Does Their Social?! Share your thoughts on this week's episode with #WhyISocial Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or Google Follow at @WhyISocial. Connect with M&P Presentations...
2017-10-1725 min
The ChronicleLoss by DenatureElectronic act Denature are set to release their new EP after the band’s success at the Ubeat Music Awards. The North Tyneside group were thrilled to win the best video award for their single Time back in December and hope their forthcoming new material is just as successful. Bass guitarist Justin Januszewski said: “It was a fantastic feeling to win as we have worked very hard to make something we feel we can be proud of. To get that kind of recognition from that kind of audience is a real vote of confidence that we’re going in the right...
2016-01-2805 min
What's OnLoss by DenatureElectronic act Denature are set to release their new EP after the band’s success at the Ubeat Music Awards. The North Tyneside group were thrilled to win the best video award for their single Time back in December and hope their forthcoming new material is just as successful. Bass guitarist Justin Januszewski said: “It was a fantastic feeling to win as we have worked very hard to make something we feel we can be proud of. To get that kind of recognition from that kind of audience is a real vote of confidence that we’re going in the ri...
2016-01-2805 min