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Behind The ProductHuman-First AI: Lessons from Angie CarelIn this episode of Behind the Product, host Zac Darnell and co-host Raman Ohri sit down with AI strategist Angie Carel for a refreshingly candid conversation about the human side of AI adoption. From why skipping AI literacy is a guaranteed misstep, to how “corporate recess” can spark innovation. Angie brings clarity, empathy, and a touch of urgency to a rapidly evolving space. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just dipping your toes into the AI space, this one’s packed with insight and inspiration.3 Key Takeaways:AI Literacy is Non-Negotiable: Organizations fail when they skip founda...2025-07-2142 min
Amplified: The Leadership Student 2.0Building a Culture of Growth and Retention: Secrets from a Tech Leader Bucking Industry TrendsIn this episode, you'll gain invaluable insights from Raman Ohri, the CEO of a thriving tech company who has mastered the art of servant leadership.Discover how he's built a culture of loyalty and longevity by prioritizing his people over profits, and learn practical strategies for fostering deep, meaningful connections even in a rapidly scaling organization. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, you'll walk away with a renewed understanding of the transformative power of putting your team first.Tune in to unlock the secrets behind Raman's success and discover how you can...2025-03-0347 min
Glasslab PodcastEpisode 20: Process Obsessed With SEPIn this episode, we explore the intricacies of custom development with experts from SEP (Software Engineering Professionals). Starting with a brief history of SEP, we delve into the challenges of hiring and retaining top talent, the evolution of project management methodologies, and the delicate balance of managing client expectations with project realities. We discuss innovative strategies for adapting to diverse client needs, the development of the "SEP Defaults" system, and the transition from pure engineering services to comprehensive product strategy. This episode provides valuable insights into handling unknowns, changing requirements, and future trends in the consulting industry....2024-07-0150 min
Behind The ProductInside SEP: Executive Order on AIA new format for Behind The Product, this episode features Jordan Thayer and Raman Ohri with SEP. Jordan is the AI Practice Lead at SEP, with a PhD in artificial intelligence. Raman is SEP’s CEO and has been at SEP for over 30 years. We asked each of them to share their perspective on the recent executive order on AI, including the effect on our industry, who may or may not be impacted, and some things you may want to consider for yourself or your business. A quick disclaimer: this is only our opinion as...2023-11-1518 min
Behind The ProductPanel: Recruiting MarketIn today's volatile labor market, it feels like we're constantly flip-flopping from "everything's great," to "everybody panic." At least, that's how our guest Mike Seidle, Co-Founder at PivotCX, summarized the situation. Wes Winham, CEO and Founder at Woven, and Raman Ohri, CEO and President at SEP, also join us for this conversation about trends in recruiting.We discuss the challenges recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates are all facing in the current market, specifically in the tech space, and share options for addressing these challenges effectively. Whether you're struggling to get candidates' attention, navigating compensation shifts, or wondering...2023-02-2239 min
Behind The ProductInside SEP: SalesWe're doing something a little different for this episode - giving you a peek behind the scenes at SEP. We asked three of our peers at SEP (SEPeers, if you will) to share their perspectives on how we approach sales at SEP. Spoiler alert: we're a little non-traditional!Mike Mumau, VP of Customer ExperienceRaman Ohri, President & CEOMaddie Beadle, Business Operations Analyst2022-12-1521 min
Scaling Software TeamsAvoiding Mis-Hires Through Evidence, With Raman OhriRaman Ohri is the President of SEP. He builds software teams that helps his clients build exceptional software and systems. SEP is different from many software development shops because their clients work directly with the software engineers themselves.This adds tons of value for the client, but it also makes every new hire more risky. Every software engineer he brings on will be responsible for representing the SEP name to a client, so Raman needs to avoid making the wrong hire at all costs. This has led his team to adopt extremely thorough, risk-averse hiring practices that make...2019-01-2834 min