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Tech Me Seriously!Nichole Robertson: Non-Technical Paths to Tech Careers – Finding Your Fit!In this episode of Tech Me Seriously, host Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, converses with Nichole Robertson, the newly appointed CEO of Teladata. Nichole shares her journey from joining Teladata in 2005 and rising to CEO in 2025, emphasizing the importance of gaining technical aptitude through experience rather than just education. They discuss various non-linear paths into IT, the essential role of culture fit in hiring, and the significance of mentorship and willingness to learn. The conversation also delves into strategies for employers to attract diverse talent and the balance between technical skills and personal attributes in achieving long-term industry success.2025-05-0552 min

Tech Me Seriously!Nicholas Muy: Compliance Basics - What to Know From the Start!In this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of Tenisi Tech, engages in an insightful conversation with Nicholas Muy, the current CISO at Scrut Automation. The discussion dives into the fundamentals of compliance programs, their importance in cybersecurity, and how businesses can simplify their compliance strategy to fit their unique needs. They also touch upon the misconceptions of compliance and security, the differences between adhering to and being certified in compliance standards, and the role of technology in streamlining compliance processes. Additionally, Nick shares his extensive background in security, including his work at the Department...2025-03-1752 min

909ExecCyber909: Episode 16 Special Edition - Women in Tech: Executive Leadership Panel Pt1The episode begins with the host, Den Jones, introducing the Cyber 909 podcast, which focuses on cybersecurity and leadership. This particular episode is part one of a two-part series featuring a panel of five distinguished women in technology and leadership roles. Den emphasizes the unique perspectives and insights that the guests will share, aiming to provide valuable takeaways for the audience. Guest Highlights Shannon Rowbury: A three-time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist in track and field, currently a managing partner at West Strategy Group, focusing on performance optimization and leadership. Melissa O'Leary: Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Ford Solutions...2025-02-051h 01

Tech Me Seriously!Den Jones: Cybersecurity - MythBusters Edition!In this episode of 'Tech Me Seriously,' Sarah Tenisi, CEO of Tenisi Tech, has a candid conversation with Den Jones, the Chief Security Officer at Banyan Security. The episode dives deep into common cybersecurity myths, discussing real-world examples and practical advice for how to better secure organizations. Den shares his extensive experience from working at major Silicon Valley enterprises like Cisco and Adobe, providing insights on the most effective security measures, the pitfalls of outdated strategies, and the importance of simplifying and automating security processes.00:00 Introduction to Tech Me Seriously00:32 Meet Den Jones: Chief...2024-07-2953 min

Tech Me Seriously!April Wensel: Building Compassionate Tech CulturesBuilding Compassionate Tech Cultures with April WenzelOn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, host Sarah Tanisi, CEO of Tenisi Tech, engages in a compelling conversation with April Wenzel, international keynote speaker and founder of Compassionate Coding. They explore the significance of integrating emotional intelligence and compassion in tech, tackling misconceptions, industry burnout, and how open-mindedness towards compassionate practices can revolutionize the workplace. April shares her founder's journey, emphasizing the importance of addressing both self-compassion and compassion for colleagues, users, and society. The conversation also touches on generational shifts, the impact of AI, and the essential steps...2024-07-0755 min

Tech Me Seriously!Julia Tunstall: Cocktails, Mocktails and Getting Started With AI!In this episode of "Tech Me Seriously," host Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, welcomes Julia Tunstall, co-founder of A Bar Above, a company dedicated to making craft cocktail skills and high-end barware accessible to everyone. Julia and Sarah discuss Julia's transition from a career in project and data management at life sciences companies to co-founding A Bar Above. Julia shares her passion for cocktails and how she and her husband created a successful business that blends online cocktail education with the sale of premium barware.They explore how Julia's team has integrated AI into their business processes, u...2024-06-1455 min

Tech Me Seriously!Stephen Robertson: What's My IP?In this compelling episode of "Tech Me Seriously," Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, dives into the world of Intellectual Property (IP) with guest expert Stephen Robertson. As founder of Metis Partners, Stephen brings over two decades of experience in helping businesses recognize, protect, and leverage their IP assets. Together, they unravel the complexities of intellectual property, offering invaluable insights into its role in driving business growth, securing competitive advantages, and preparing for future scalability.What is Intellectual Property (IP)?Stephen explains that IP encompasses not just patents and copyrights but also brands, trade secrets, software, and...2024-04-251h 02

Tech Me Seriously!Angela Amoroso: Championing Ballet and the Arts for Our Kids EducationAngela Amoroso: Championing Ballet and the Arts for Our Kids’ EducationIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Angela Amoroso, Founder of Scripps Performing Arts Academy, established in 1987.Her goal is to provide a creative nurturing environment that instills self-confidence, self-esteem, and teamwork without sacrificing the core values of dance as an art form.Listen in as Angela discusses why integrating art into the core curriculum, into K-12 education, is more important than ever. In a world of AI, she believes that it’s time to put the A back into STEM...2023-09-1943 min

Get IT Started. Get IT Done.Episode 27 - Leadership Panel - Women in TechDoes IT have a branding problem? On this week's Get It Started Get It Done podcast, Sarah Tenisi and Theresa Payton discuss how firms can better attract young women to technical roles. "IT is a trade—you can be successful with zero college." On the GISGID podcast, TenisiTech CEO Sarah Tenisi and Privacy in the Age of Big Data author Theresa Payton reveal how leaders really view candidate qualifications and why more people should be applying for IT jobs."You can't hang your hat on what other people think of you." TenisiTech CEO Sarah Te...2023-09-0143 min

Tech Me Seriously!Nicholas Muy: No Need to Feel Insecure Anymore!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Nicholas Muy, Head of Partnerships at Scrut Automation for North America and the EU.Nick has held a variety of high-impact roles at SaaS companies, many of which are familiar household names. Through his passion for cybersecurity and compliance, he helps companies manage risk and earn trust with their clients by helping them understand and implement great security and compliance practices.Listen in as Nick discusses the challenges of balancing security and compliance while managing risk and building trust with clients in the IT space. He shares his...2023-06-2351 min

Tech Me Seriously!Matt Homann: Let's Not Have a Meeting About a Meeting!In this episode - Sarah chats with Matt Homann.Matt is the Founder of Filament, and inventor of Thinksgiving and is passionate about helping people think, meet and learn together better. Are your meetings feeling lackluster and unproductive? It's time to shake things up and transform your gatherings into dynamic, engaging experiences that leave participants inspired and motivated. In this fast-paced world, effective meetings are essential for driving progress and fostering collaboration. From incorporating interactive activities and setting clear objectives to leveraging technology and creating a positive atmosphere, Matt, our guest for today will equip you w...2023-05-2257 min

Tech Me Seriously!Sridhar Sunkara: Understanding & Embracing AI to Evolve in BusinessThe Emergence and Take Off of AI in Business and How it Relates to Digital Transformation JourneyArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the business landscape, revolutionizing the way organizations operate, and making their operations more efficient, effective, and profitable. AI-driven applications and solutions are becoming increasingly commonplace, and their ability to process vast amounts of data and deliver insights in real time is helping businesses make better-informed decisions. This, in turn, is accelerating the digital transformation journey of organizations across various industries. The emergence and take-off of AI in business have opened up a new...2023-05-0950 min

Tech Me Seriously!Shawn Flynn: The Importance of IT in the Context of M&AIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Shawn Flynn, a Principal at a mid-market investment bank among several specialties, focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions of middle-market companies, with revenue between $10-$250 million.Shawn kicked off his career by founding, scaling, and successfully scaling a company in Beijing, China. He is also host of The Silicon Valley Podcast where he speaks to founders on a variety of topics such as building a unicorn company, raising funding, and technology trends.Listen in as Shawn gives his thoughts on IT due diligence for M&A activities. He breaks down...2023-03-2141 min

Tech Me Seriously!Shahrzad Nooravi: A Powerful Culture Starts With You!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi, author of A Powerful Culture Starts With You. She is an organizational psychologist and Master Certified Coach (MCC) who helps organizations cultivate thriving workplaces from the inside-out.Dr. Nooravi is the Founder and CEO of Strategy Meets Performance, a business consulting firm that partners with leaders of mid-sized to Fortune 500 organizations to help them create engaging, innovative, and productive cultures.Listen in as Dr. Nooravi discusses the mindset required to be an engaging leader that employees can’t help but be loyal to and never wa...2023-03-0351 min

Tech Me Seriously!Ted White: Niche Recruiting in the MSP SpaceIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Ted White, CEO at Vertical Talent Solutions, a recruiting firm focused on finding great technical talent for MSPs (Managed Service Providers).Listen in as Ted dives deep into technical recruiting and what makes finding great IT talent for MSPs different from finding individual IT talent for companies. He discusses the value of hiring a generalist as compared to specialists due to the multifaceted nature of the MSP space.He talks about the traits of the best MSP professionals and how those in the IT space can have an...2023-02-0342 min

Tech Me Seriously!Robert Cardillo: Location Science, Digital Safety and the Ethics of AIIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Robert Cardillo, Chairman of the Board at Planet Federal. He was also the sixth Director of United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), and was a Distinguished Fellow at Saint Louis University.Listen in as Robert discusses how location science and location confidence is ultimately in service of helping people have more productive and fulfilling days.He offers his thoughts on how much is too much when it comes to exposing your kids to the digital world, and how “the wisdom of crowds” contributes to navigation apps such as Goog...2023-01-3050 min

Tech Me Seriously!Kaitlyn Allen: A Stitch in Time Saves The Planet!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Kaitlyn Allen, an expert in helping companies make strategic business-appropriate decisions regarding sustainability and energy transition.She sold her company, Global Affairs Associates, to ClimeCo last year. In addition to working in the ESG consulting space, Kaitlyn is also the Founder of MendIt, a digital marketplace for clothing repair and recycling, connecting existing businesses and consumers.Listen in as Kaitlyn discusses the idea that businesses prosper by innovating business models that help solve global challenges all while building prosperity. In other words, to create wealth without consuming more.2023-01-0346 min

Tech Me Seriously!Joanie Connell: The Evolution of Remote Work: Culture Through CommunicationJoanie Connell: The Evolution of Remote WorkIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Dr. Joanie B. Connell, President of Flexible Work Solutions and development expert focused on career and leadership consulting. Her mission is to help technical experts transform into leaders comfortable with managing people and through emotionally-charged situations.She is the author of the two books Consulting to Technical Leaders, Teams, and Organizations: Building Leadership in STEM Environments and Flying without a Helicopter: Preparing Young People for Work and Life.Listen in as Joanie does a deep dive into...2022-10-1746 min

Reinventing NerdsSarah Tenisi: Supporting Employee GrowthSarah Tenisi is the CEO of TenisiTech, an IT Service provider firm. They to help companies build the IT foundation to support their business goals and manage the IT as the business evolves to ensure that the IT continues to be a tool not a hindrance. Sarah also hosts a podcast for people interested in technology and leadership called Tech Me Seriously. She is used to interviewing people but has agreed for today to be the guest and be interviewed. Highlights: Q: How did you become interested in IT? Sarah describes how she...2022-09-3029 min

Tech Me Seriously!Angela Masching: Understanding Corporate GovernanceIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Angela Masching. Her expertise lies in building scalable, successful, sellable businesses, with a particular passion for high-growth organizations and transformative global impact.Angela has held various corporate governance roles and has a wealth of experience on what it takes to make a company successful.Listen in as Angela unpacks the idea that everyone has a boss, no matter one’s role in an organization. She discusses the four major stakeholder groups that make up the governance chain in your typical small-to-midsize company.Angela explains how to de...2022-09-1241 min

Tech Me Seriously!Craig Weber: Transform Your Life and Work with the Art of Conversational CapacityIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Craig Weber, author of Conversational Capacity and Influence in Action. He is on a mission to create more healthy, engaged, and adaptive organizations.Craig’s books provide concrete actions you can take to transform your company, and even your personal relationships.Listen in as Craig shares the keys to building up your conversational capacity and ability to produce psychological safety in the workplace. He discusses the evolution of managerial styles from a widespread acceptance of a command-and-control approach to one that embraces more creativity, autonomy, and flexibility....2022-06-3047 min

Tech Me Seriously!Anne Bisagno: The Importance of DEI in Building a Prosperous BusinessIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Anne Bisagno, CEO at Xantrion, a managed cybersecurity and IT support firm tailored to mid-sized businesses based in the Bay Area.Xantrion has been consistently named as one of the top managed cybersecurity service providers, and as one of the best places to work in the Bay Area.Listen in as Anne speaks on her motivation behind developing a diversity, equity, and inclusion practice at Xantrion as she reflects on America’s long and ongoing path to greater representation in information technology and the workforce as a whole....2022-05-2748 min

Tech Me Seriously!Maria Dion: From Scarcity to Sufficiency - Understanding What's Enough!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Maria Dion, who has a long career in project management of the built environment.Ten years ago, in an effort to develop a better relationship with money, she read The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist, and then participated in a workshop digging more into those concepts.Those experiences led her to coach on transforming mindsets from scarcity to sufficiency. To learn more about this work, go to Maria’s website, www.mariadion.com.Listen in as Maria explains why we never feel li...2022-04-2845 min

Get IT Started. Get IT Done.Episode 2 - Sarah Tenisi of Tech Me Seriously! is on the Pod with Den JonesHello and welcome to Get IT Started. Get IT Done. the Banyan Security podcast covering the security industry and beyond. In this episode, our host and Banyan Security's Chief Security Officer Den Jones speaks with Sarah Tenisi. Sarah is CEO of the IT services firm TenisiTech and is host of the podcast Tech Me Seriously!, which features Sarah’s conversations with some of the brightest women working with and for technology companies. Den and Sarah have been friends for over 20 years, and in this discussion they talk about what it was like for Sarah transitioning from being an individual con...2022-04-0544 min

Tech Me Seriously!Maritza Diaz: Between Perception and Reality, Lies Opportunity!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Maritza Diaz, founder of ITJuana, which enables companies in California to create technology centers of excellence in Tijuana. She is also on the Board of Directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and sits on the Forbes Technology Council.Listen in as Maritza unpacks her initiative to build the Biomed tech valley in Tijuana and why more discussions need to be had on the cross-border economy. She contends that the area covering San Diego and Tijuana makes for a “something way better Silicon Valley” due to i...2022-02-0142 min

Tech Me Seriously!Emily Perry: Can Artificial Intelligence Replace the Writing Process?In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Emily Perry, PhD. She is the Senior Education Program Manager at QuillBot, a company focused on developing state-of-the-art AI-based writing and research tools to make writing painless. Emily goes in-depth into how AI is transforming educational writing.She and Sarah kick off the episode defining what AI is (and isn’t) and addressing AI skepticism before dedicating the latter part of the conversation on how QuillBot is making writing “painless” and, in particular, helping students focus their energies on what really matters in their writing assignments.What Y...2022-01-1153 min

Tech Me Seriously!Susan Schwartz: The Journey From Expert to LeaderIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Susan Schwartz, Founder and Leadership & Management Coach at The River Birch Group. She spent her early career working as a project manager on large technical projects. Today she focuses on transforming professional experts into excellent leaders. Her book, Creating a Greater Whole, discusses this process in detail.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:58] Why aspiring leaders should never overlook the “soft and squishy” skills● [04:43] How a technical expert transforms into a professional who leads with excellence● [07:43] Why Susan wrote Creating a Grea...2021-11-0858 min $Let\'s Go Win Podcast$ Let's Go Win PodcastHow to Build a Successful Team - With guest Sarah TenisiEpisode #124: One of my favorite lines to come from this podcast is, "We can still smell it". What does that mean and in what context was that used? You will have to listen to find out but let's just say we can all relate and get a healthy chuckle from it. Sarah Tenisi joined the show to share her insights on leadership, building routines, and why transparency is so important to succeeding as a team. She is an entrepreneur that is wildly intelligent, funny, and vulnerable simultaneously. No wonder she has built such an impressive company and has he...2021-10-2143 min

Tech Me Seriously!Christina Dyer: The Power of Unconditional Positive RegardIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Christina Dyer, CEO of Christina Dyer International, an executive leadership and coaching company. She is also the Founder of Noble Adventures, a leadership retreat and adventure company.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:26] What is “unconditional positive regard”?● [09:30] Why “participation trophies” aren’t necessarily a bad thing● [10:58] How does unconditional positive regard help businesses heal the world?● [18:45] The power of one person’s attitude in your organization● [22:04] Christina’s globe-trotting adventures and how got to where she is now● [27:55...2021-10-051h 08

Tech Me Seriously!Alex Goldfayn: Pick Up The Phone and Sell!Alex Goldfayn: Pick Up the Phone and Sell!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Alex Goldfayn, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and CEO of The Revenue Growth Consultancy. His specialty is motivating sales teams, executives, and owners to take action and quickly increase revenue. On September 22, 2021, he released his newest book Pick Up The Phone and Sell: How Proactive Calls to Customers and Prospects Can Double Your Sales.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [02:12] Two nuggets of wisdom from Alex that has helped Sarah in work...2021-09-2152 min

Tech Me Seriously!Michelle Wagner: Mental Health Services Made AccessibleIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Michelle Wagner, the CEO of MindStrong, a telehealth company focused on providing mental health services using traditional methodologies combined with newer technologies like predictive analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Sarah and Michelle chat about the history of mental health and how it has evolved to people now speaking openly about it, and how technology has helped reach out to several patients seeking help with their mental illnesses, with the latest one being the telehealth services. Tune in to listen to Michelle’s history in the industry, and how she’s using Minds...2021-08-1752 min

Tech Me Seriously!JM Ryerson: Let's Go Win: The Keys to Living Your Best LifeIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with JM Ryerson, Co-founder and CEO of Let’s Go Win, a professional training and coaching organization focused on helping people develop the mindset to allow them to succeed. JM is the author of Let's Go Win: The Keys To Living Your Best Life (2020) which outlines the tools that he uses to bring about this success.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:30] Why JM wrote his book● [03:46] Allowing your kids to skin their knees● [05:16] Coming up with the 12 facets of life covered in...2021-08-0143 min

Tech Me Seriously!Vitale Buford: The Important Journey from Perfectionism to ExcellenceIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Vitale Buford, an executive coach, speaker, and the author of Addicted to Perfect: A Journey Out of the Grips of Adderall. Listen in as Vitale shares how she helps organizations lead with imperfection. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:33] Defining “perfectionism” and why we outsource our self-worth● [02:44] The difference between “perfectionism” and “excellence”● [07:00] How much excellence is “enough”?● [08:44] How Vitale overcame her obsession with perfection● [13:25] How to identify if you are suffering from perfectionism● [18:30] How you lead differently on...2021-07-0146 min

Tech Me Seriously!Nita Singh Kaushal: Mentoring Young Women to be Leaders of the Future 2021-06-1554 min

Tech Me Seriously!Anna Straus: Creating an Employee Recognition and Appreciation PlatformIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Anna Straus, the CEO of Sparck, an AI platform that helps companies recognize, gauge, and retain employees.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:12] The definition of “employee engagement”, “employee recognition”● [02:44] The evolution of employee engagement and recognition● [04:49] The importance of emotional intelligence for managers● [08:02] How authentic leaders influence their team● [10:21] Differences in different generations of employees● [11:37] How to recognize team members other than with financial rewards● [16:55] Pitfalls that companies with inefficient recognition programs face●...2021-05-0444 min

Tech Me Seriously!Vanessa Allen: Succeed in Marketing by Offering Value, Information, Help and Community.In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Vanessa Allen, Director of Demand Generation at RevCult and Principal Consultant at Allen Associates. She is a growth marketing expert and brand builder who has successfully created multi-channel and online integrated marketing programs. She is known for her industry experience in SaaS technology, sports and active lifestyle, travel, gifts, home and hard goods.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:12] What was marketing 10-15 years ago and what is it today?● [04:32] How marketing technologies have evolved over time● [11:56] Why today’s social me...2021-04-1953 min

Tech Me Seriously!Hernani Alves: How to Fall in Love with AccountabilityIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Hernani Alves, a public speaker and the Founder and Chief Motivation Officer at Balanced IQ Leadership. He serves leaders to help make the most complex business skill awesomely simple, by helping their teams fall in love with accountability to maximize workplace culture.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:19] How Hernani’s work was impacted by COVID-19● [03:35] The origin of the name “Hernani”● [04:40] Is enthusiasm innate or developed?● [06:22] The importance of listening to your customers and employees● [09:31] The lack...2021-04-0158 min

Tech Me Seriously!Tracy Jackson: How to Handle Difficult Conversations at WorkIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Tracy Jackson, a SHRM-certified HR executive with decades of executive leadership experience working in large organizations in the retail and banking space. As the founder of HR E-Z, Inc., Tracy recognizes a company’s most valuable assets are employees, and helps companies develop HR practices supporting the success and culture of the organization. She is also a speaker who helps people have uncomfortable conversations around diversity, inclusion, and other tough topics.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:19] Defining “uncomfortable conversations”● [02:30] How to tackle an u...2021-03-1654 min

TechnadoTechnado, Ep. 194: TenisiTech’s Sarah TenisiSarah Tenisi from TenisiTech was this week’s Technado guest, sharing her experiences running a successful MSP for the past nine years. She also helped breakdown digital transformation as it relates to MSPs in the segment “Buzzword Breakdown.” In the news, the team discussed Seagate’s planned 100TB multi-actuator HDDs, vertical tabs in Microsoft Edge, a URL bit flipping proof of concept, a costly gaffe from Gab’s CTO, and a significant hack that affected Microsoft Exchange Server. Finally, in WTF, they looked at a robot that can give a tattoo using 5G. (edited)2021-03-1159 min

Technado (Archived)Technado, Ep. 194: TenisiTech’s Sarah TenisiSarah Tenisi from TenisiTech was this week’s Technado guest, sharing her experiences running a successful MSP for the past nine years. She also helped breakdown digital transformation as it relates to MSPs in the segment “Buzzword Breakdown.” In the news, the team discussed Seagate’s planned 100TB multi-actuator HDDs, vertical tabs in Microsoft Edge, a URL bit flipping proof of concept, a costly gaffe from Gab’s CTO, and a significant hack that affected Microsoft Exchange Server. Finally, in WTF, they looked at a robot that can give a tattoo using 5G.2021-03-1100 min