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Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerLeadership in Times of Digital Transformation | Insights with Mino Vlachos from 3Peak CoachingIn this special episode of Make Sense, I ,Lindsay T., the Lady Engineer®, join Mino Vlachos on the 3Peak Master Leadership Experience Podcast ( @3PeakCoaching ) to discuss leadership during periods of technological change. Together, they explore key topics such as:
1. Why do so many expensive corporate IT projects fail, and how can we fix them?
2. How involving employees in the software development process can improve outcomes.
3. What non-IT leaders can do to better partner with their IT organizations.
This conversation is packed with actionable insights for leaders navigating digital transformation. Whether you're managing change in your organization or simply looking for...2025-02-041h 06
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerNetwork Smart, Not Hard: A Startup Founder's Guide on How To Network And Get What You WantThis week, I sit down with Marion Siboni, founder of Lacreme de la Stem, to discuss the challenges and opportunities women in technology and entrepreneurship face every day.
Marion shares her motivation for founding Lacreme de la Stem, a community for early-stage female founders in STEM, and discusses the importance of supporting women in tech and innovation. We break down the gender bias in funding and the strategies women use to navigate the investment landscape including building a network before you need it, giving before you get, connecting on personal matters, following up promptly, and being clear on your...2024-11-1254 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerLeave a Legacy: The Next Generation Traits for a Tech CEOThere are three major conversations happening over dinner tables around the world and particularly in the United States. How fast is AI really moving? Is social media okay for the kids? How will the US election go in the beginning of November?
They all seem different right?
Well you'll be surprised how connected it all is as Dan Perkel and I explore the interconnected conversations happening around AI, social media, and the upcoming US elections. We delve into the cultural implications of digital habits, the impact of technology on youth, and the evolving landscape of copyright in the age...2024-10-2953 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerEmpowering Parents + Kids: Understanding Digital Literacy and Online Engagement In Modern TechIn this episode of 'Make Sense', Lindsay Tabas sits down with Stephen Balkam, founder of the Family Online Safety Institute (YouTube: @fosi ) to discuss the complex relationship between technology, social media, and youth mental health.
We explore the challenges of ensuring online safety for children, the dual nature of social media as both a risk and a resource, and the importance of digital literacy for parents and children alike. You'll walk away with the tools you need to create a balanced approach to online safety for you and your kids that considers privacy, free expression, and the evolving digital la...2024-10-2247 min
The 3Peak Master Leadership ExperienceCan Technology Deliver On Its Hype? ft. Lindsay TabasEpisode Notes
Is the latest tech really delivering, or is it just overhyped?
In this podcast episode featuring Lindsay Tabas, the discussion centers on whether technology can live up to the immense expectations placed on it.
The conversation explores how to navigate the gap between the hype of new technologies and their real-world applications.
They address the importance of aligning technological innovation with human-centered design and practical business needs, providing insights on how leaders and entrepreneurs can better evaluate tech solutions to drive real value rather than just chasing trends.
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Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerThe New Game Plan Startups NEED to Survive with Anthony PutignanoStartup unicorns have grown significantly in the past decade, but economic productivity indicators remain stagnant.
I sit down with Anthony Putignano to explore the connection between venture capital and creative waste in the tech industry. We cover everything from the need for a new playbook tech startups need in order to survive, the democratization of technology, DIY software development, and the challenges of over-engineering. We'll also cover some of the latest hot tech headlines, including the role of social media in job searching, the use of AI in customer service, and the spread of disinformation in the digital age.
...2024-10-1546 min
Glasp TalkHow to Achieve Product-Market Fit and Empower Startups | Lindsay Tabas | Glasp Talk #27This is the twenty-seventh session of Glasp Talk!
Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them.
Today's guest is Lindsay Tabas, an Innovation Catalyst and digital storyteller, founder of LearnProductMarketFit.com, and host of the Make Sense podcast. With a rich background in engineering and technology from the University of Virginia and UC Berkeley, Lindsay has spent almost two decades working with pre-seed and seed startups, helping them achieve product-market fit. She has also mentored founders and evaluated startups on behalf of major VCs and...2024-09-271h 01
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerProtect Your Digital Identity | Double Down on CybersecurityIn this episode, Lindsay Tabas and Jumoke Dada discuss the democratization of technology, better AI guardrails, encryption for customer data, and the need for organizations to double down on cybersecurity. We break down the role of the Office of the National Cyber Director in the White House and the strengths and weaknesses of the US cybersecurity field. The conversation emphasizes the need for more talent and diversity in the field and the importance of balancing the sharing of vulnerabilities with public safety, like the data security threat posed by TikTok and the debate surrounding its ban.
You'll leave this...2024-06-2552 min
Dear Analyst #130: What happens when we rely too much on Excel spreadsheets and shadow IT takes over?This is a replay of an episode from the Make Sense podcast with Lindsay Tabas.In the 1990s, large enterprises typically bought software in a tops-down approach. IT teams would get get Oracle software or Microsoft Office and get their entire organization to use the software. Since these tools are the default IT “blessed” tools, people start putting everything in these tools. This is why I think most people decide to push everything into Excel even though Excel is primarily meant for financial analysis. When it’s already installed on your computer and everyone knows how to use it...2024-06-2445 minDear Analyst #130: What happens when we rely too much on Excel spreadsheets and shadow IT takes over?This is a replay of an episode from the Make Sense podcast with Lindsay Tabas.In the 1990s, large enterprises typically bought software in a tops-down approach. IT teams would get get Oracle software or Microsoft Office and get their entire organization to use the software. Since these tools are the default IT “blessed” tools, people start putting everything in these tools. This is why I think most people decide to push everything into Excel even though Excel is primarily meant for financial analysis. When it’s already installed on your computer and everyone knows how to use it...2024-06-2445 minDear AnalystDear Analyst #130: What happens when we rely too much on Excel spreadsheets and shadow IT takes over?This is a replay of an episode from the Make Sense podcast with Lindsay Tabas.In the 1990s, large enterprises typically bought software in a tops-down approach. IT teams would get get Oracle software or Microsoft Office and get their entire organization to use the software. Since these tools are the default IT “blessed” tools, people start putting everything in these tools. This is why I think most people decide to push everything into Excel even though Excel is primarily meant for financial analysis. When it’s already installed on your computer and everyone knows how to use it...2024-06-2445 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerIt Starts With You | Promoting Creativity and Innovation in the WorkplaceIndividuals are the driving change in the work place.In this conversation, Lindsay T., Lady Engineer® sits down with Ben Brooks, founder and CEO of PILOT inc, to discuss the importance of company values, the impact of technology on work, and the dissatisfaction with enterprise software in today’s workforce. We explore the role of humans need to control technology, the unintended consequences of technology, and its decline in over the years. The conversation delves into the challenges of enterprise software systems, the impact on workplace culture, and the role of individuals in driving change. There is a need for...2024-06-1850 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerTikTok Ban: Legitimate Threat or Political Theater?On this episode of Make Sense, Lindsay Tabas sits down with Eric Goldman discuss the US government's attempt to ban #tiktok . They analyze the #ban on TikTok, its implications for American consumers, and the evidence (or rather lack of evidence) supporting the national security threat allegations. In this conversation, Lindsay and Eric touch on the manipulation of content, the trade war between China and the #US, the spread of #misinformation, and the impact of technology on society. They challenge the idea that TikTok's #algorithm is being manipulated by #china and argue that the focus should be on educating users...2024-06-111h 01
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerThe Current Challenges of Enterprise Software and how AI Can Help Improve It with Lauren MaffeoOn this episode of Make Sense, Lindsay T. sits down with Lauren Maffeo, Senior Service Designer at Steampunk and Author of "Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up", to discuss the disconnect between the hype around AI and the reality of its impact on work. They explore topics from the fear of #ai taking #jobs, the need for better AI #guardrails and data encryption, and the importance of data comprehension over accumulation. Lauren shares her journey from being a journalist, to an award-winning author, to a thought leader in data, AI, and innovation. You won't want to miss her...2024-06-0445 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerUnleash the Power of Conscious Entrepreneurship | Overcome Fear & Embrace Failure w/ Alex RaymondOn this episode of Make Sense, Lindsay Tabas sits down with Alex Raymond to break down the right mindset entrepreneurs and innovators need to be successful.
We explore the concept of conscious leadership and the importance of taking responsibility for one's life. Alex shares his personal experiences with fear and self-doubt as an entrepreneur and emphasizes the need to challenge and overcome these limiting beliefs. Lindsay and Alex have a personal discussion on the value of embracing failure and the power of vulnerability. Additionally, Alex shares insights on managing customer relationships and the three key responsibilities of an account...2024-05-2847 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerThe Excel Addiction: Over reliance on Spreadsheets in the Workplace with Al ChenAre we addicted to excel?
In this week’s episode of Make Sense, Lindsay sits down with guest Al Chen, Solutions Architect at Coda, to explore the over reliance on Excel in the workplace and its implications. We highlight the use of Excel in Formula One and the broader trend of shadow IT, the limitations of using Excel for project management like the lack of task management features and push notifications.
Don’t worry though, we offer solutions.
We explore two options for moving away...2024-05-2144 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerHow Parents Can Help Their Child Navigate Virtual Learning and Social Media with Jessica ShelleyOn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Jessica Shelley, co-founder of Dailies, to discuss the challenges of virtual learning during the pandemic and the need for intentional design in online education. We highlight the importance of building learning stamina for students and how to provide support and resources for parents.
We shift the conversation to the role of social media in children's mental health, with a focus on the lack of social media etiquette education and the need for parental supervision and the potential dangers of unrestricted access to social media...2024-05-0746 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerLeveraging Music and AI: Technology's Role In Improving Mental Health with Dr. Brian E. WallaceOn this week’s episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Dr. Brian Wallace to discuss explores the role of technology in addressing mental health issues, particularly in underserved communities and children. We touch on the future of mental health, including virtual care, remote monitoring, the integration of AI in therapy, evidence-based interventions and the potential of technology to improve mental health outcomes.
Dr. Wallace highlights the importance of personalized care and engagement, especially for children, and the potential for technology to optimize workflows and improve mental health outcomes. He introduces us to hi...2024-04-3052 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerNavigating Data Chaos: A Tale of Tools and Transformation with Bermon PainterEnterprise software is often clunky and inflexible due to complex systems and technical debt.
This week on Make Sense, I sit down with Bermon Printer to discuss the challenges of enterprise software and the need for organizations to prioritize simplicity and user-centric design in enterprise software. We touch on the importance of data comprehension over data accumulation and highlight Capital One as an example of a company that has successfully integrated innovation and improved the user experience.
Bermon and Lindsay make sense of what composable architecture is an evolution...2024-04-2352 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerPredicting The Top 10 Consumer Tech Trends and The Challenges of Trusting Big Tech with Mellie ChowOn this week’s episode of Make Sense, Lindsay sits down with seasoned angel investor, Mellie Chow to predict the top 10 consumer technology trends for the next five to 10 years. They discuss the future of work, Generative AI assistance, electrification, robots and drones, and augmented mental and physical health and touch on the challenges and concerns associated with trusting big tech companies with personal data and brain-computer interfaces. We highlight the importance of balancing technological advancements with ethical considerations and inclusivity.
Timeline
00:00 The Future of Work: Spatial and Augmented
06:08 Gen AI...2024-04-1654 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerEnterprise AI's Potential: Challenges, Pitfalls, & Future Predictions w/Joe MeersmanOn this week’s episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Joe Meersman, a partner at The Collective and an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches visual communication at the School of Design and Creative Technologies. He brings over 25 years of user experience and creative design expertise. discuss big companies' initiatives to adopt AI and the challenges and pitfalls of enterprise adoption.
We delve into the predictions for the future of AI, AI’s impact on the 2024 election results, and the implications of AI for everyday people and...2024-04-0252 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerUnlocking AI for Education: Simplifying Interactions & Empowering Young Talent with Joe SeddonIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Joe Seddon, the founder and CEO of Zero Gravity, and discuss the potential of AI to create widespread gains and the importance of making information and tools accessible to all. We focus on the need to expose people to opportunities and simplify the learning process. Joe also highlights the support young employees need in the workplace and the role of diversity in driving innovation and problem-solving.
00:00 Introduction
01:03 The Role of Technology in Education
05:39 The Changing Landscape of the Tech Industry
07:32 The Future of Twitter and Community-Based Learning
15:17...2024-03-2651 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerMastering Organization: How to Become Effective Learners, Leaders and Problem SolversIn this episode, I interview Professor Robert Glushko about the importance of sense making and organizing in our daily lives. We discuss how organizing affects how we interact with the world, the challenges of teaching organizing skills to students, and the role of organizing in problem solving and design. Despite the obstacles, we find hope in incremental change and the importance of problem-solving and focusing on real-world impact.
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:18 The Importance of Sense Making and Organizing
11:09 The Role of Organizing in Problem Solving and Design
19:02 Applying Organizing Concepts in Everyday Life
35:09 Challenges in Data Standardization
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Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerCracking the Tech Talent Code: Retention, AI Copyright Battles, and the Job Market Rollercoaster!Are you part of the 64% of tech workers planning to look for a new job in the coming year?
Unfortunately, the power dynamic favors companies right now.
In this week's episode of Make Sense w/ Lindsay T., Lady Engineer®, my guest is Josh Goldstein, Co-founder of Underdog.io and Delightful Jobs. Josh and I discuss:
* Why hiring the right talent is a significant challenge for companies
* The current tech job market
* AI copyright cases and the predictions for this year
* The extensive interview gauntlet
Join us as we look at insights into proactive hiring and adapting to changes in t...2024-03-0752 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerFunding Insights, Importance of Vulnerability, and the New York Ecosystem with Charlie O'DonnellIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Charlie O’Donnell, founder and general partner of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. He also publishes a weekly newsletter called Next NYC and his thoughtful writings on his blog thisisgoingtobebig.com. We discuss the startup ecosystem and the differences between NY and Silicon Valley cultures, the state of funding, understanding risk-taking, and the importance of failures and vulnerability in entrepreneurship.
Note: Charlie is not making new investments right now and is an investor coach for venture professionals.
00:00 Introductions
01:25 Crystal Ball: Predictions for Th...2024-02-2252 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerTechnology can help the circular economy of the fashion industry w/ Cassandra KaneIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Cassandra Kane, founder of Sieme, an upcycled luxury accessory company and co-founder of Zerolab in Florence, the first leather upcycling center and sustainable design hub in Italy. In this episode, we talk about augmented reality in fashion, recyclable materials, and sustainability, a growing factor in customers' decision-making process, will push brands to meet green-minded consumers' demands
00:00 Introduction
2:10 Crystal Ball: All About Augmented Reality
03:54 Crystal Ball: Hyper Personalization in Fashion
7:22 Crystal Ball: Material Sustainability Reporting Challenges
19:21 Sustainability and Circular Economy
32:02 Technology and the Circular Economy
45:58 Challenges with RFID and Consumer...2024-02-1557 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerSoftware Development & Technology Are Complex w/Matt WallaertIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Matt Wallaert, who believes behavioral science can change the world. For 20 years, Matt has applied behavioral science to practical problems. After leaving academia, he led product teams from startups to Fortune 500. Now, he's the founder of BeSci.io, where he and the world’s most experienced behavioral science leaders help companies grow applied behavioral science capabilities within their organizations. In this episode, we talk about compassionate scientific activism, the complexity of software development, and the issue with hiring generalists.
Learn more at learnappliedbesci.com!
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Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerSocial Media, Google, Substack... what's going on with apps and technology?In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Georgie-Ann Getton execution expert with over 15 years of experience in tech specializing in events, education, and operations. She is the founder and CEO of GSD Solutions, a powerhouse team dedicated to handling the technical intricacies behind the scenes, freeing up professionals to focus on doing amazing work to serve their clients. In this episode, we talk about virtual vs. in-person events, technology challenges, and what's in store for our tech apps and platforms.
Want to know more? Schedule a 30-minute workflow automation consultation with...2024-02-0152 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerTech predictions fall flat w/ Marketing Expert Chris RodriguezIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Chris Rodriguez, a 20-year marketing veteran with a passion for driving growth and tangible results for brands and entrepreneurs. He has worked with over 30 startups across all tiers of funding (Seed Round to Series E) and sizes (less 10 to 100+), generating brand awareness, web traffic, signups, downloads, and most importantly customers & revenue. He now runs the agency iExcel.co, a B2B SaaS-focused demand generation and marketing operations agency based out of the greater Washington DC area.
In this episode, we talk about digital marketing, the best traits...2024-01-2555 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerExplaining The U.S. Healthcare System: Is it collapsing? w/ Dr. & Investor Jinsy JacobIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Jinsy Jacob, an emergency room pediatrician and angel investor in healthcare startups. We talk about the state of the healthcare industry in the US and what we could see (& hope to see) in the future.
00:00 - Think about your last experience at a doctor's office...
00:40 - Meet Jinsy and Lindsay
3:37 - Is tech the solution to the US healthcare worker shortage?
10:44 - Immortality as a service
16:45 - Are annual mental health check-ins going to be a thing?
22:24 - An inside look at the transition to electronic medical records
39:26...2024-01-1850 min
The Purple Pawedcast12 December 2024 - Building Technology That Supports HumanityIn this fascinating episode, get ready to geek out with Lindsay Tabas, a technologist also known as The Lady Engineer®. Lindsay and I have some great discussion around why technology works against us instead of for us. I only make a few diversions...like why that red button requires a new security architecture.REFERENCES:Lindsay Tabas professional website: https://www.lindsayt.com/Follow Lindsay on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lindsaytabasMake Sense w/ the Lady Engineer®: https://www.lindsayt.com/make-senseProduct-Market Fit E-book: https://www.lindsayt.com/produc...2024-01-121h 04
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerWill Live Shopping be the new QVC?In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Liz Kressel, an ecommerce strategest, innovator, and CEO of Lizard Strategy. She was an early pioneer in the shoppable content space creating content and ecommerce integrations across multiple platforms including TV. In our chat, we talk about all of the different kinds of online shopping we're seeing in today's world.
00:00 - Meet Lindsay and Liz
2:35 - Are we going to see more online and in-person shopping synergy?
4:03 - What is the long tail theory?
7:12 - Why is the US behind China when it comes to live shopping?
13:11: - What...2024-01-1150 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerIs AI really fulfilling its prophecy potential?In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Rob Kingyens, President and CEO of Yellow Brick, an online learning platform that empowers the next generation in the entertainment and creative arts industries. In this episode, we talk about technology in education, the entertainment industry, and AI lawsuits in Hollywood and beyond.
00:00 - Class action lawsuits against AI... eek!
00:19 - Meet Rob and Lindsay
02:17 - Upturning the school to work path
04:18 - VR and AR teaching... is this happening?
06:45 - Are we seeing AI-powered code generators for developers?
09:38 - Is AI really fulfilling its prophecy potential?
11:08 - Commoditizing...2023-12-2846 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerHealthcare challenges for the LGBTQ+ communities | Mental Health Checkup | How AI Portrays QueernessIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Catherine Hofmann, co-founder and CEO of QSPACES, a platform that helps the LGBTQ+ community find good, professional, non-discriminatory healthcare. We talk about trendy healthcare trends and the sad truth about healthcare for LGBTQ+ and trans communities.
00:00 - Legislation against the LGBTQ+ and trans community is a threat to ALL of our rights
00:24 - Meet Catherine and Lindsay
01:42 - Cat's experience with the current climate
04:10 - Cities leveraging technology to beat the heat
05:32 - Lab-based meats... what's the scoop?
07:27 - Cat reviews startups for VCs... what are we going to...2023-12-2055 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerAI ethics, harassment, and diversity in technology, engineering, and construction w/ Michele HeywardIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Michele Heyward, a civil engineer turned founder of Posi+iveHire, where she helps employers create cultures to recruit and retain black, LatinX, and native women engineers, scientists, data and technical professionals. In this episode, we talk about AI ethics, where engineering and construction cross paths, and the call for more women and women of color in engineering and technology.
00:00 - The very important people behind innovation and technology
00:25 - Meet Michele and Lindsay
03:30 - What's the deal with indoor farms?2023-12-1457 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerOpenAI Chat-GPT 4 | Is AI Getting Worse? | OpenAI’s Evolution w/ Aasim Sani, 2x AI startup founderIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Aasim Sani, a 2x AI company founder and Techstars 2018 Alum who has also been featured on Forbes 30 under 30. We talk about tech trends, how artificial intelligence is changing, and the uncomfortable parts of entrepreneurship.
00:00 - Is ChatGPT's new version... worse?
00:15 - Meet Aasim and Lindsay
02:13 - Nations give animals, trees, and rivers the rights of people
03:05 - VCs are betting on India
05:18 - The age of the tech CEO hero will come to an end
08:50 - Aasim tells his personal story as a young entrepreneur: successes, failures, and everything...2023-12-0759 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerKid's Digital Footprint | What is VR? | How do AI & The Metaverse work together? w/ Rebecca OrlovIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Rebecca Orlov, web3 master and founder of Epic Playdate. We talk about augmented reality, safety and sexual harassment in web3, and generative AI.
00:00 Hot Take
1:17 - Rapid fire... Rebecca's take on tech trends
10:40 - Augmented reality enterprise services... what does this mean?
19:14 - Sexual harassment in the Metaverse
27:28 - Children and safety using web3
34:02 - What is generative AI?
Make Sense is a weekly series dedicated to talking about startup stories from the past, hysterical or mind-numbing blunders, how to do better. We also discuss how tech impacts us...2023-11-3056 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerBuilding The Future of Wireless Connectivity | Wireless Connectivity Explained with Payman Samadi, CEO at eino.In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Payman Samadi, founder of eino, an AI-powered connectivity planning platform that helps plan new networks or test and expand existing ones. We talk about networking, connectivity, and our security.
00:00 - Meet Payman and Lindsay
01:48 - Payman reflects on his experience with Techstars
03:50 - Is AI going to replace jobs?
07:16 - Are handheld devices going to come with satellite connectivity?
13:24 - Smart homes will become more innovative... but at a cost
18:57 - What does this mean? "By 2026, 40% of enterprises will double investments in hyperconnected digital spaces to increase productivity, improve...2023-11-2345 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerBecome a Better Leader | How To Handle Entrepreneurial Failures w/ Shanna Hocking*spoiler alert: tears are spilled.*
In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Shanna Hocking, leadership consultant, philanthropic advisor, and author of One Bold Move A Day. We talk about work trends, leadership, and a recent 'failure' Lindsay experienced.
00:00 - Leadership, risks, and failures... there's a lot that goes into entrepreneurship
00:20 - Meet Shanna and Lindsay
01:49 - The school-to-work path is going to change
02:36 - Will philanthropists demand less and trust more?
03:43 - The tech CEO hero is losing their power
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Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerEquity for Female Founders | Smart Business Investment Thesis | Future of Crypto with Mellie ChowIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Mellie Chow, a product innovation executive, angel investor, and entrepreneur. She is a Principal at Archangel Network of Funds and Executive Director of Competitive Intelligence & Strategy at a Fortune 50 communication service provider. We talk about smart businesses, angel investing, and supporting female founders in today's world.
00:00 - Flying taxis? The future of work, the ups & downs of being a lady engineer in the tech industry...
00:17 - Meet Mellie and Lindsay
02:32 - Flying taxis... yay or nay?
05:08 - Will the school to work path be totally changed?
06:55 - Will leaders...2023-11-2236 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerUS immigration and the tech world w/ Sophie Alcorn, founder and CEO of Alcorn Immigration LawIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Sophie Alcorn, founder and CEO of Alcorn Immigration Law where she helps tech startups and their founders obtain visas and green cards to live and work legally in the United States. She is also the author of TechCrunch's AskSophie - a weekly immigration column where she answers questions and share insights on US immigration for tech entrepreneurs and professionals. In this episode, we talk about tech in India, how the US is changing the AI landscape, and becoming a founder in a male-dominated field.
00:00 - What's the deal with...2023-11-0939 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerImmortality, Notox Tweakments, IoT & Bots at Home w/ Celi AriasIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Celi Arias. Celi coaches founders to grow their businesses into solid a foundation of strong operations, clear strategy, and mindset. We talk about Instagram's Threads app, 2023 tech predictions, and early entrepreneurial failures.
00:00 - Make sense of Meta's Threads
00:25 - Meet Celi and Lindsay
02:10 - Celi xrays Lindsay... what does she see beyond surface skin?
07:15 - Celi's take on Threads
27:36 - Is the school to work path turning on its head?
30:39 - Shorter workweeks... the norm?
36:02 - Mushroom and seaweed as clothing
37:48 - Using the sea for energy
40:00 - Commercialization...2023-11-011h 09
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerIs artificial intelligence sexist, racist, and ageist? AI's impact on menopause, FemTech and ageismIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Lorianne "LA" Glassford, she is the Founder & Curator of Unlocking Her Retreats and The Glassford Group. She champions Women to rise in leadership and works tirelessly to combat ageism. We talk about femtech trends, where AI falls short, and the stigma around aging and menopause.
00:00 - What health issue do 47 MILLION new people confront every year?
04:25 - Should we be using the ocean to power our electronics?
07:00 - Immortality as a service... is this gonna happen?
8:10 - Mental health check-ins will become a regular thing
8:50 - Hybrid work sticking...2023-10-1953 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerAI Copyright Lawsuits | Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare w/ Sheena Franklin, K'ept HealthIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Sheena Franklin, an entrepreneur and speaker at the intersection of healthcare policy and tech. She is also founder of K’ept Health, a Techstars company that provides a diagnostic clinical support system with a focus on dermatology. We talk about how the healthcare industry is doing, where AI might be able to help the healthcare industry, and the legal issues surrounding AI sites like ChatGPT and Dall-E.
00:00 - The AI problems are real
00:14 - Meet Sheena and Lindsay
02:23 - Turning to technology to solve our healthcare worker shortage
07:15 - He...2023-10-121h 01
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerHow AI will change software engineering w/ Lindsey Witmer CollinsIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Lindsey Witmer Collins, the founder of WLCM App Studio, an INC. magazine best in business title holder for companies that put purpose before profit. Her studio's apps have won national product awards, they've earned placements by iTunes and Apple TV's Planet of the Apps, and they've been named a world-changing idea by Fast Company. In this episode, we talk about code quality, the barriers for tech startups, and the future of software engineering with AI on the scene.
00:00 - The future of software development2023-10-051h 00
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerVC Funding, AI Innovation, and Startup Networking w/ Jose Puga, CEO and Co-Founder of Imaginario.aiIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Jose Puga, the CEO and Co-founder of Imaginario AI, a Techstars company that makes brand's and creator's video libraries searchable with contextual AI. We talk about what VCs are looking for these days, AI innovation, and the importance of building your network.
00:00 - How can we make sense of AI innovation?
00:10: Meet Jose and Lindsay
01:36 - What was the Techstars experience like for Jose?
03:24 - Social media users will turn their backs on the algorithm
07:12 - AI will gain multiple senses
12:25 - Digitizing scent is making progress
14:27 - VCs...2023-09-2848 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerAre customers ready for AI in fintech? w/ Chelsea Lamego and Alejandro Stevenson-DuranIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Chelsea Lamego and Alejandro Stevenson-Duran, co-founders of FundMiner, a platform that empowers nonprofit organizations to raise more money, effectively administer funds, and reduce risks. We talk about the problem with software engineers today, artificial intelligence in fintech, and what it was like starting FundMiner in the early, early days.
00:00 - Philanthropic giving to US higher education institutions exceeded 52 billion dollars in 2021
00:15 - Meet Chelsea, Alejandro, and Lindsay
02:44 - Nations giving animals, trees, and rivers the rights of people... do we want this?
04:01 - Lab-based meats will hit more plates
06:36...2023-09-2152 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerWhat is green financing? | Featuring Elizabeth Landau of GreenPortfolioIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Elizabeth Landau, the Co-Founder and COO at GreenPortfolio, a climate #fintech startup whose goal is to provide every investor with the means to measure and manage the climate impact of their money. We talk about sustainability and climate initiatives in tech, fintech, and green financing.
00:00 Hot Take
1:43 - What are we going to see when it comes to #climate and #sustainability in the near future?
13:55 - What is #green financing?
30:08 - Do you actually need a safety net? A story of risk
Make Sense is a weekly series dedicated...2023-09-1441 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerInsurance needs to change w/ Anis Taylor, COO and Co-founder of SnapRefundIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Anis Taylor, COO and co-founder of SnapRefund ( @snaprefund5886 on YouTube) company that empowers insurance businesses with a clean digital payment platform. We talk about fintech trends, changes in insurance, and overcoming obstacles as an early startup founder.
00:00 - Meet Anis and Lindsay
02:16 - Fintech startups facing rocky conditions
03:30 - Insurance pulling out of certain states... what gives?
07:28 - Are we going to see more embedded insurance?
09:30 - Apple launching health insurance
17:24 - How SnapRefund came about
32:40 - How Philadelphia played a role in SnapRefund's development
39:38 - What's your entrepreneurial st...2023-08-3049 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerFintech is becoming FUN w/ Daricus RelefordIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Daricus Releford, CEO and co-founder of StoreCash, a mobile payment solution for users to pay easily using QR codes at over 200,000 locations with cash-back opportunities. We talk about fintech trends, QR payments, and pitching a TV show as an early entrepreneur.
00:00 - Did you know that QR codes are the main payment method in other countries... just not the US?
00:12 - Meet Daricus and Lindsay
02:10 - Retail has a new focus on tracking technologies
05:43 - VR shopping experience
09:51 - Finances will become boring again
12:15 - The rise of AI...2023-08-2452 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerBaseball Cards, Thrifting, and the Future of Collectibles w/ Kathryn HarrisonIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Kathryn Harrison, CEO and founder of Magpie, the SaaS platform to help collectible sellers scale efficiently. We talk about fintech and cryptocurrency, secondhand fashion, and the fascinating world of collectibles.
00:00 - What do hobby shops selling baseball cards have in common with boutiques selling luxury handbags?
00:15 - Meet Kathryn and Lindsay
01:12 - Kathryn entered the 2023 class of Techstars Sports Accelerator Powered by Indy
04:05 - The age of the tech CEO hero is coming to an end
06:00...2023-08-1754 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerInclusivity in tech and Product Equity w/ UX Practitioner amelie Lamont - Make SenseIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with amelie lamont, founder of User Space Craft. We talk about outer space, inclusivity, and the metaverse going professional.
00:00 Hot Take
1:55 - Rapid fire... are we going to see this in the future of tech?
5:00 - The moon and Mars... leave them alone
8:35 - Metaverse going professional
12:29 - Product equity and inclusivity in tech
39:36 - The history of design
Make Sense is a weekly series dedicated to talking about startup stories from the past, hysterical or mind-numbing blunders, how to do better. We also discuss how tech impacts us and...2023-08-1044 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerEcommerce Trends in 2023 | The Future of Ecommerce w/ Fortune 500 Ecommerce Strategist Katie MckeeIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Katie Mckee, a Fortune 500 E-Commerce Strategist and founder of Morphology Consulting. We talk about the future of tech in secondhand fashion, virtual reality shopping, and chatGPT.
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00:00 - Hot Take
2:27 - What does the future hold?
7:52 - Secondhand fashion... where is that headed?
12:25 - Will we be shopping in the Metaverse by the end of the year?
17:10 - Integrating an online store and in-person store... what can companies be doing better?
34:28 - Thoughts on new tech like ChatGPT and AI
48:10 - How Katie's entrepreneurial journey got started
Make Sense...2023-08-0352 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerCryptos Place in Technology's Future with skeptic Chris VolzIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Chris Volz, a software engineer who has worked with some big companies like Electronic Arts and Capital One. We talk about Second Life, the Metaverse, crypto, and where their place is in tech's future.
-Timestamps-
00:00 - Hot Take
2:40 - What is Second Life... and is it the same thing as Metaverse?
9:45 - What types of people were attracted to Second Life and what were they attracted to? (Is porn the great catalyst for technological advancement?)
26:40 - Is the general population ready for Metaverse?
30:20 - Interlude: We did a vodka...2023-07-271h 02
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerThe future of renewable energy is BRIGHT w/ Alba Forns, COO & Co-Founder of ClimatizeIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Alba Forns, COO & Co-Founder of Climatize. Founded in 2019, Climatize is a platform enabling individuals and organizations to easily and automatically invest in the marketplace of climate projects from as little as $5. Climatize screens projects to determine their economic and technical viability, then posts them to their community of individual investors. We talk about the future of climate tech and fintech plus dive into Alba's entrepreneurial journey as a female engineer.
00:00 - Meet Alba and Lindsay
04:38 - Will we start using the ocean...2023-07-2048 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerWhat does the future hold for EdTech? with Ash KaluarachchiIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Ash Kaluarachchi, CEO of StartEd, a community of education innovators that offers programming for EdTech companies with tech-enabled solutions. He is also the Producer of EdTech Week in New York City, something he has been putting on for 8 years. We talk about Silicon Valley Bank, EdTech trends, EdTech funding, and lessons learned in the industry.
00:00 Hot Take
1:50 - What are we going to see from StartEd in the near future?
7:07 - What happened with Silicon Valley Bank?
10:05 - What's the funding vibe right now in EdTech?
17:46 - Rapid fire...2023-07-1734 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerIs everything around us collapsing like Silicon Valley Bank?In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with David Oldham, a serial entrepreneur, investor and startup advisor based in Salt Lake City. He's Managing Partner for Formyl, his own consulting firm. We talk about the #SiliconValleyBank collapse and how it affected pre-seeds.
-Timestamps-
00:00 - Hot Take
1:45 - What in the world happened with Silicon Valley Bank?
19:30 - Are people going to turn their backs on the social media algorithm?
25:22 - The super apps like #Google and #Meta still exist. What's going to happen to them?
29:30 - Are #VCs going to stop hunting unicorns?
35:02 - How does this...2023-06-2948 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerExploring the Evolution of Culture and Technology with Nicole TremaglioIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Nicole Tremaglio, the host of the @nicstalgia podcast and a pop culture expert exploring the evolution of culture and technology. We talk about web3, building a community, and the future of work.
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00:00 - Hot Take
1:24 - A look at web2 vs. web3
4:15 - A look back: When did you join Facebook?
8:22 - What IS web3?
14:25 - Is social media an abuser?
16:40 - How is marketing changing when it comes to web2 vs. web 3 applications? And how social media is affecting us
27:00 - Social media algorithms and their effect on...2023-06-2246 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerThe future of tech & the commoditization of software engineering w/ product consultant Sean BoyceIn this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Sean Boyce, a B2B SaaS consultant with extensive industry expertise in finance, nonprofits and technology. We talk about engineering, software development and what it all looks like as we move into the future.
00:00 - Hot Take
1:52 - The Future of the Engineering Role
13:30 - Team skillsets & no-code tools know-how
19:35 - The Pareto Principle (80-20 rules) and what software can be covered by commoditized code skillsets
25:42 - Does Silicon Valley's flavor of venture-backed startup growth encourage bad behavior among Tech CEOs?
33:10 - How will interest rate hikes affect startup...2023-06-1544 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerWhat is Web3? Are NFTs dead? Brainstorming the future of tech.In this episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Rebecca Batterman, Executive Producer, Host, and Innovation Advisor. We talk about artificial intelligence, define web3, and brainstorm the innovations we're going to see right around the corner.
00:00 Hot Take
1:35 - Artificial intelligence will NOT replace you but...
26:50 - What actually is web3?
31:00 - What innovations should we expect ASAP vs. down the line?
Make Sense is a weekly series dedicated to talking about startup stories from the past, hysterical or mind-numbing blunders, how to do better. We also discuss how tech impacts us and how we can raise the...2023-06-0846 min
Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerEntrepreneurship Is All Mindset w/ Executive Coach Arielle ShnaidmanIn the premier episode of Make Sense, I sit down with Arielle Shnaidman, an Executive Coach for founders and leaders. We talk about entrepreneurship as a journey, the future of the tech industry, and ChatGPT.
00:00 Hot Take
2:00 Entrepreneurship is a personal quest
5:15 The roles of failure and fear in entrepreneurship
10:06 Taking the leap and starting Make Sense
14:10 Breaking down what held Lindsay back when creating this podcast
15:56 An entrepreneur's inner game and outer game
20:36 2022 was a big year for a lot of bad actors in tech. How does the 'everyday founder' fit into this world?
25:07 Do you need to...2023-06-0144 min
The Product Launch PodcastProduct Market Fit and UX with Lab’s Lindsay TabasLindsay Tabas is a public speaker and workshop leader at Tabas Consulting and has worked with over 100 startups & investors over a span of more than 15 years. She has worked with both Fortune 500 firms and early-stage tech startup founders, where she assists organizations to work with software developers in the best possible way.Lindsay also has experience working with investors, where she performs due diligence and provides industry insights so they make educated investments. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Product Launch:How Li...2022-04-1843 min
Driven by doing59. Developing capacity to be resilient! - Lindsay Tabas, Entrepreneurship Coach & SpeakerLindsay Tabas is a product-market fit expert, coach, and speaker. Lindsay helps founders design and sell the right product before spending too much with developers building the wrong one. Lindsay has worked with over 100 startups & investors, as well as teams across Fortune 500 firms.
Lindsay's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayta...
Website: https://www.lindsayt.com/
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CEO CoachThe Lady Engineer Lindsay Tabas on Product-Market FitAnne and Gillian welcome guest Lindsay Tabas, The Lady Engineer (which she trademarked 15 years ago) and product market-fit expert. Her e-book Start Before the Product’s Ready, subtitled ‘The Unavoidable Market Part of Product Market Fit’, which pretty much says it all in her view. Lindsay guided User interface and User experience design for many companies and their products before launching her own consulting group. Her near two decades engineering tech products tell an intriguing story, and even frustrating at times. For example the deep ‘bro’ culture in tech, and how hard it was to raise money for her own startup...2019-12-2334 min
Free IdeasBuilding The Right Product with Lindsay TabasLindsay works with founders, helping them to sell the right product before building the wrong one! Links mentioned in interview:---------------------------Website: https://www.lindsayt.com Follow Us:----------Podcast Website:http://www.tbeshow.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grzybowskijYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lkipQ_wV2vmzspwtdA7hQ Sponsors:---------Penji helps businesses by making graphic design simple, fast, and affordable for all. By delivering unlimited graphic des...2019-11-2238 min
Becoming DailyEp. 38 Lindsay TabasLindsay is Startup Coach & Business Design Consultant. You can connect with her at www.lindsayt.com2017-11-1425 min
Burning Bridges with MargauxHow to Positively Influence the System: Local Gov't Experts weigh in.The election really threw people for a loop! Now, it's time to start reframing problems and getting involved at the local level to influence our national political system.
Sometimes when we burn a bridge, it seems like the most terrible thing at the time, but later turns into a positive. Could this election be similar?
Now that the election is over -- and whether or not you voted for President Trump -- we're in trouble. Our nation is divided, and we can either become depressed and continue complaining, or we can step up and do...2017-02-0754 min