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Tech Leader TalkA Critical 1st Step When Building Your Patent Strategy – Steve SponsellerIn this solo episode, I talk about the importance of training your team to identify every invention created in your organization. Invention identification is critical because you can't evaluate and protect an invention if you don't first identify it. Identifying every invention is more complicated than simply asking, "What have you invented lately?" Listen to this episode so you understand how to implement this critical 1st step in building your robust patent strategy. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Why many people fail to identify inventions
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The Head First PodcastSteve Adkins (Murray State Racers)I'm joined by Murray State Racers' Pitching Coach & Recruiting Coordinator, Steve Adkins. Get to know a bit about Steve's playing career and how he got into coaching. Also get to hear about the Omaha run, and what Dan Skirka is building at Murray State.
2025-06-2643 minTech Leader TalkDoes Your Tech Company Need An Invention Assessment? – Steve SponsellerOn this episode, I talk about the importance of performing an assessment of your systems for identifying and protecting the most valuable inventions created in your organization. I discuss a 5-step approach to assess your current systems and procedures. I also talk about how to develop a plan to improve those systems and procedures over the next 12 months. Listen to this episode so you understand how to perform an invention assessment in your business. "I recommend performing an invention assessment at least once a year." – Steve Sponseller Today on the Tech Lead...
2024-04-1818 minTech Leader TalkProtect Your Inventions from Slipping Through the Cracks – Steve SponsellerIn this episode, I talk about the importance of identifying all inventions created throughout your company. Identifying every invention created by your team is more complicated than simply asking, "What have you invented lately?" Invention identification is critical because you can't protect an invention if you don't identify it in the first place. Listen to this episode so you understand how to identify every invention created by your team. "Solutions to difficult problems are a great place to look for inventions." – Steve Sponseller Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: ...
2024-03-1419 minTech Leader TalkInnovative Engineering Processes and Team Structures – Steve MasseyAre you looking for a successful approach to implementing engineering processes and building a culture of innovation? That's what my guest, Steve Massey, is discussing on this episode. Steve is the CEO and Co-Founder of Prewitt Ridge, which creates software tools for engineering. He discusses what he and his team are doing to build new and creative approaches to engineering. Steve has previously worked for two Space Tech companies: SpaceX and Slingshot Aerospace. He shares his insights and lessons learned while working for those companies. Steve also talks about engineering processes that tackle diff...
2024-02-1535 minTech Leader TalkA Tribute to Dan Miller – Steve SponsellerThis is a special episode of the podcast – I'm celebrating the 3rd birthday of Tech Leader Talk. I'm also sharing my thoughts about a great mentor and friend, Dan Miller, who passed away recently. So, this episode is bittersweet: celebrating a milestone for the podcast and grieving the loss of an important person in my life. It's important to talk about Dan Miller when discussing the podcast's birthday because Dan was one of my biggest supporters and encouraged me to launch the Tech Leader Talk podcast. Without Dan's encouragement, I don't know if the...
2024-02-0811 minTech Leader TalkCritical Patent Filing Deadlines – Steve SponsellerIn this solo episode, I talk about patent filing deadlines that are important to tech companies and inventors. There are three important activities that automatically trigger a 12-month deadline in the United States for filing a patent application to protect your invention. In most situations, if you miss this deadline, you forfeit the ability to protect the invention. This often means your competitors can freely use that invention in their products because you can't protect it with a patent. Unfortunately, many business leaders are unaware of this deadline and inadvertently lose patent rights to their...
2024-02-0114 minTech Leader TalkCreating Your 2024 Patent Strategy – Steve SponsellerDo you have a patent strategy for 2024 that protects your team's valuable inventions that provide a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase company valuation? On today's episode, I'm going to share 7 activities to help you create a 2024 patent strategy for your organization. You don't need to include all 7 activities in your patent strategy. I suggest you consider selecting 2 or 3 activities that are most important to your company for the coming year. 1. Review Your Current Patent Portfolio 2. Identify Upcoming Patent Filing Deadlines 3. Train Your Team to Identify All Inventions 4. Schedule Invention Mining S...
2024-01-0413 minTech Leader TalkWell-Designed Patent Portfolios Protect Your R&D Investment – Steve SponsellerAre you protecting your Research and Development investment of time, money, and effort? That's the topic of today's episode. If you're like many technology companies, your team creates valuable inventions that provide a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase company valuation. You can protect those R&D activities by building a patent portfolio that protects your critical inventions. Patents protect the inventions produced by your R&D activities. A well-designed patent portfolio is a carefully chosen collection of patent assets that support your business goals and objectives. Failing to protect your m...
2023-11-1618 minTech Leader TalkLeadership Development in Tech Companies – Kevin GazzaraWould you like some insights on developing strong leaders in the tech industry? That's what I'm discussing today with my guest, Kevin Gazzara. Kevin is a Senior Partner and Instructor at Magna Leadership Solutions. He is a trusted advisor for executives of small to mid-sized companies that want to create strong leaders within their organization. Kevin also talks about techniques for developing effective leaders in the technology industry. These insights are based on Kevin's 18 years of experience working with Intel. Kevin shares his thoughts about the importance of taking ownership of a problem...
2023-10-2635 minTech Leader TalkYour Tech Company Needs A Patent Strategist – Steve SponsellerDo you have a strategy for identifying and protecting your company's most valuable inventions? That's what I'm discussing on this episode. Patent attorneys are important to help prepare patent applications. But without an appropriate Patent Strategy, you may be missing out on your most important inventions. A patent strategist works with teams in technology companies to identify, prioritize, and protect the company's highest value inventions. An experienced patent strategist also monitors the growth of your patent portfolio to ensure that is provides maximum value to the company and supports the company's goals. A wel...
2023-10-1914 minTech Leader TalkWhy I Wrote My First Book – Steve SponsellerI'm frequently asked why I wrote my first book. Today, I'm answering that question. On this episode, I am being interviewed about my first book, Cracking the Patent Code. My friend Mike Wolpert is leading the interview as we discuss the book and details of my 3-step system that identifies and protects a tech company's most valuable inventions. During the interview, I share my experience as a patent attorney working with hundreds of technology companies and more than 1000 inventors. "You must protect your inventions just like you protect other critical business assets." – Steve Spon...
2023-09-1418 minTech Leader TalkProtecting your Most Valuable Space Tech Inventions – Steve SponsellerAre you protecting your company's critical inventions that create a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase valuation? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today's interview is going to be different. I've turned the tables and I am the person being interviewed. Shelli Brunswick (a previous guest on the podcast) has ge...
2023-06-0134 minTech Leader TalkLaunching Your Business or Career Into the Space Industry – Laura ForczykAre you ready to expand your business or career into the space industry? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Laura Forczyk. She's the Founder and Executive Director of Astralytical, which is a space consulting firm. Laura guides businesses and government entities to gr...
2023-04-2733 min
The Journal of Space Commerce PodcastPatent Planning for Space Companies: Steve SponsellerIt's no secret that space companies need to think about patents. But how important is patent planning? On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Patent Attorney Steve Sponseller, the author of "Cracking the Patent Code"."The worst thing you can do is just not have a plan, and kind of randomly file a few patent applications on mediocre inventions." Patent Attorney Steve Sponseller.Space technology companies invest considerable time and resources creating new systems. Those new systems often include valuable inventions that solve new problems faced by devices...
2023-04-1931 minTech Leader TalkInnovation Techniques to Develop and Deploy Cutting Edge Systems in Space – Sebastian AsprellaWould you like to discover innovation tips from a tech leader who is developing and deploying cutting edge platforms in space? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Sebastian Asprella, the CEO and Co-Founder of ThinkOrbital. Sebastian has 25 years of leadership and entrepreneurship ex...
2023-04-1338 minTech Leader TalkHow Space Tech Innovation is Impacting our Daily Lives – Shelli BrunswickDo you want to learn about how Space Technology is changing life on earth? This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where space tech leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company. The event is Free – you can register at SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today I have a fantastic discussion with Shelli Brunswick to launch the Space Tech Innovation event. Shelli is the Chief Operating Officer of Space Foundation and has a broad perspective on th...
2023-04-0638 minTech Leader TalkHow to Build a Long-Distance Team – Kevin EikenberryAre you struggling to build a team and define a culture in your organization – in today's remote work environment? That's what my friend Kevin Eikenberry is discussing in this episode. Kevin is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He is recognized as one of the World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals. Today Kevin shares his 30 years of experience and insights about building remote teams that work for all team members. He also talks about his latest book The Long-Distance Team that focuses on Designing Your Team for Everyone's Success. During our call, Ke...
2023-03-2336 minTech Leader TalkUsing NASA Inventions to Launch or Grow your Company – Daniel LockneyDid you know that NASA has patented inventions ready for you to license and commercialize? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Dan Lockney. I'm excited about this episode because Dan and I talk about a fantastic program from NASA for technology companies. Dan is the Technology Transfer Program Executive at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. He is responsible for managing NASA's intellectual property and the transfer of NASA technology to promote the commercialization and public availability of NASA's patented inventions. Dan and I discuss how NASA's Technology T...
2023-02-0239 minTech Leader TalkManaging Cybersecurity and Data Protection Issues – Justin DanielsWill additional regulations be a good thing for security? On this episode of the podcast, I have a great discussion with Justin Daniels. Justin is an attorney and shareholder at the law firm of Baker Donelson where he practices as a transactional lawyer, which includes Merger & Acquisition work. Justin specifically advises his clients on identifying and managing cybersecurity risk related to various types of transactions. He also leads incident response teams for ransomware and wire fraud cases. Justin is a co-host of the podcast She Said Privacy/He Said Security – which he...
2023-01-2637 minTech Leader TalkStaying Competitive Through Innovation and Automation – Andrew CohenAre you effectively leveraging your innovation and automation to improve efficiency? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Andrew Cohen. Andrew is the Managing Director of Netsurit and the Managing Partner of EVOKE. These companies partner with clients to build modern workplace solutions that address organizational and technological challenges. During our discussion, Andrew explains how he and his team help companies stay competitive through innovation and automation. He talks about the relationship between innovation and automation. During our conversation, Andrew talks about "Innovate as a Service" – a new term...
2023-01-1936 minTech Leader TalkManaging Security for Small and Medium-Sized Companies – Scott McCradyIs your company protected against cyber attacks? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Scott McCrady. Scott is the CEO of SolCyber, which provides Managed Security Services. Scott has 25 years of experience working in the areas of networking, telecommunications, and information security. He has experience with large corporations (like IBM and EDS) and several technology startups. During our discussion, Scott shares tips and experiences to help tech companies successfully implement cybersecurity in their organization. For example, he shares critical cybersecurity tools that increase the security posture of small- to...
2023-01-1237 minTech Leader TalkRaising Money Without Giving Up Control of Your Tech Company – Ron BauerWould you like a roadmap that helps your tech startup grow while you maintain control of the company? On this episode, I have a great discussion with Ron Bauer who helps companies launch and raise funds without giving up control of the company. Ron is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in technology, life sciences, education technology, and natural resources. He has created a number of ventures with leading entrepreneurs and scientists. He is the founder and managing partner of Theseus Capital. Ron has also launched ventures with se...
2023-01-0535 minTech Leader TalkEncore: AI Apps to Turn Your Website Into a Conversation – Anu ShuklaWould you like to automate your marketing activities? On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Anu Shukla, who is a serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of high-tech industry experience. She is an active angel investor personally supporting and investing in women and minority led enterprises. Anu has founded and exited several software companies: ranging from a Fintech loyalty currency company to Adtech and marketing automation companies. She has successfully exited two startups with $600M in enterprise value. In her current role, Anu is a Co-founder and Executive Chair of B...
2022-12-2235 minTech Leader TalkSolving Big Problems with Big Data – Colette GrailAre you leveraging the data in your business to solve important problems? Today I am talking with Colette Grail, who is a former Navy pilot and describes herself as a "data and emerging technology geek." She is obsessed with ensuring that individuals, leaders, communities, and countries understand data. During her 30 year career as a U.S. Naval Officer, Colette provided important insights for strategic and tactical decisions. Based on that experience, she wrote a book on making decisions with Big Data. Colette's book has just been released – the title is: The Fallacy of Laying...
2022-12-1538 minTech Leader TalkLaunching and Growing Tech Companies – Jay BartotNeed help growing your tech company? Learn from a serial technology entrepreneur who created and incubated nearly a dozen startups. On today's episode, I am talking with Jay Bartot. Jay is the CEO of Zeitworks, which is an artificial intelligence-powered business process intelligence platform. The Zeitworks systems provide enterprises with data-driven insights and tools to improve and transform their business process operations. Jay is a serial technology entrepreneur and innovator with more than 20 years of experience developing data and machine learning applications. As a co-founder of several companies, Jay has built technology teams, innov...
2022-12-0838 minTech Leader TalkLessons from a Successful Startup CEO – Joyce DurstLooking for tips from an experienced tech startup leader? On today's episode, I am talking with Joyce Durst. Joyce is the CEO and co-Founder of Growth Acceleration Partners (referred to as "GAP"). GAP is a strategic technology solutions partner and a leader in digital transformation consulting. When Joyce was a kid, she refused to accept the belief that "girls don't do math" and kids from her small hometown don't pursue college degrees. Joyce overcame both of those mindsets and earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University. Jo...
2022-12-0135 minTech Leader TalkEncore: Focusing on Business Outcomes – Ali DavachiOn today's episode, I'm talking Ali Davachi, who is a serial entrepreneur with 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 organizations in healthcare, consumer products, and financial services. He helps businesses develop innovative solutions that save money and support new business opportunities. Ali is a Digital Transformation expert and shows companies how to stay focused on business outcomes. During our discussion, he shares his story of going from medical school to the world of technology. "Digital transformation means meeting companies and clients where they are." – Ali Davachi Today on the Tech Leader Tal...
2022-11-1728 minTech Leader TalkInnovative Technology for Printing on Walls – Paul BaronAre you following your passion? On today's episode, I have a fun conversation with Paul Baron where Paul talks about the importance of following your passion. Paul is the CEO of The Wall Printer, which produces printers that can print vertically. He started his career as a high school teacher, then became an entrepreneur who has started several businesses. In addition to running The Wall Printer, Paul serves as a mentor at the Univ. of North Carolina – Wilmington and at their Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He also serves on advisory boards at non...
2022-11-1034 minTech Leader TalkIs Your Patent Strategy Ready for 2023? – Steve SponsellerIt's hard to believe that there's less than two months left in 2022. That means 2023 is just around the corner. Since the new year is approaching fast, on this episode I talk about three things you can do now to be sure your Patent Strategy is off to a good start in 2023. The three things I recommend are: Check for patent filing deadlines. Educate your team regarding how to identify inventions AND encourage them to submit their ideas. Create a group of people to evaluate the inventions submitted by your team. I discuss all t...
2022-11-0311 minTech Leader TalkLeading Innovation at IBM – Nick DonofrioAre you moving fast enough? On today's episode, I have a wonderful discussion with Nick Donofrio, who has spent most of his life as a technology leader. Although Nick had countless accomplishments, he wonders if he was moving fast enough. Nick worked in various roles at IBM for 44 years. During that time, he redefined innovation at IBM and initiated worldwide collaboration for the company. Nick was the first Executive Vice President of Innovation and Technology at IBM. And, he was named one of Business Week's 25 top innovation champions. Nick is the aut...
2022-10-2737 minTech Leader TalkEncore: Surfing Rogue Waves in the 4th Industrial Revolution – Eric Pilon-BignellEric is a best selling author, speaker, and pragmatic futurist. Eric is focused on addressing disruption by increasing the creative capacity of individuals, teams, and organizations to ignite change, innovation, and foster continuous growth. Eric has an undergraduate degree in engineering, an MBA in Information Systems, and a Ph.D. in Global Leadership. His doctoral work primarily explored complexity sciences centered on executive cognition and their use of intuitive improvisation, decision-making, artificial intelligence, and data-based decision models. Eric's recent book, Surfing Rogue Waves released last year. His love of being active and outdoors led...
2022-10-2034 minTech Leader TalkHow to Stop Creating Things that Nobody Wants – Eric WeissAre you practicing user-centered design? On this episode, I talk with Eric Weiss, who is an Executive Coach to fast-growing tech companies. He is also the Host of the Chaos to Clarity podcast. For the past 15 years, Eric has helped companies build amazing products, engage their customers, find the right product-market fit, raise capital, and scale their businesses quickly. Eric has been obsessed with technology since he was a child, which led him to the work he's doing today with tech companies. He loves helping tech founders build and implement their product strategy to...
2022-10-1335 minTech Leader TalkYour Business Needs Artificial Intelligence – Marco SilvaIn this episode, Marco Silva and I have a great discussion about artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. Marco lives in Portugal and is a Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft with many years of experience. As a Cloud Solution Architect, he challenges customers with new ideas and new ways to use cloud technologies. Marco has experience in Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Graphics. He is part of the AI Ambassador team at Microsoft, which means he empowers people to leverage AI and create new uses of AI. Marco is also a professional speaker and...
2022-10-0638 minTech Leader TalkCreating Innovative Products by Merging Technologies – Mike RizkallaAre you looking for a new approach to create unique products? On this podcast episode, I have a great discussion with Mike Rizkalla, the CEO and co-founder of Snorble. Snorble makes an interactive companion for children that helps promote the development of healthy habits. Mike is a visionary entrepreneur with a deep understanding of robotics, innovation, and user experiences. He enjoys merging different technologies together in a unique way. Mike also loves innovation and experimenting with "Crazy Ideas." And, he shares his story of being a guitarist in a Canadian punk rock band and what...
2022-09-2933 minTech Leader TalkUnderstanding your Financial Data to Grow your Business – Rami EssaidAre you struggling to understand your company's financial data? On today's podcast episode, I talk with Rami Essaid about his experience founding and growing several tech companies. Rami is the CEO and co-founder of Finmark, which provides financial planning software for fast-growing companies. He has also founded two other startups, both of which were acquired. Rami is passionate about disrupting industries with technological innovations – from bot detection and mitigation to Excel-based financial modeling. He founded Finmark based on seeing first-hand the many difficulties faced by companies attempting to implement financial modeling. On t...
2022-09-2232 minTech Leader TalkThe Power of Combining Blockchain with Serverless Infrastructures – Tim WagnerIs your company leveraging the latest data sharing and data storage technologies? On today's episode, I am talking with Tim Wagner. Tim is the CEO of Vendia, which provides a platform that combines next generation blockchain with a serverless infrastructure. Tim is passionate about growing teams within organizations and innovating problems related to data sharing. He also has technical knowledge in programming languages, modern databases, and algorithm design. On today's episode, Tim and I discuss the power of combining serverless architectures with blockchain technologies. We also discuss the value of transparency in your org...
2022-09-1533 minTech Leader TalkEncore - The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business - Farnoosh BrockAre you frustrated with the typical selling process? On this episode, Farnoosh Brock shares her story about developing a serving mindset. Instead of traditional selling, she teaches how to build relationships that result in repeat clients. Farnoosh worked for 12 years as an electrical engineer at a Fortune 100 company and is now an entrepreneur teaching business leaders how to adopt a serving mindset. Farnoosh is the author of the book, "The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow your Business." During our interview, Farnoosh also talks about her leadership training programs. "W...
2022-09-0831 minTech Leader TalkEncore - Understanding the Role of Artificial Intelligence In Your Business – Vaclav VincalekOn this episode, I have a fun discussion with Vaclav Vincalek. Vaclav is a technology entrepreneur, CTO, and technology advisor for startups and enterprises. Vaclav helps companies strategize, innovate, and grow. His current focus is determining how to best deploy machine learning to support business objectives. He is also exploring how visionary, forward-thinking companies can use quantum computing. Vaclav frequently speaks at technology industry conferences and contributes commentary for technology reporters. "Our goal should be to create technology that offloads mundane tasks from humans." – Vaclav Vincalek Today on th...
2022-09-0136 minTech Leader Talk4 Keys to Leadership Success – Tom KeresztiDo you want to become a better leader? On this episode, I am talking with Tom Kereszti, who shares his leadership experiences. Tom is a former Fortune 500 CEO, an author, a coach, and a leadership mentor. His leadership techniques come from a lifetime of international business experience. Tom's book is titled: C-Suite and Beyond – The 4 Keys to Leadership Success. During our discussion, Tom mentions the motivation behind his book and explains the most important leadership principles. During our interview, Tom also talks about mentorship as well as building strong and diverse teams...
2022-08-2534 minTech Leader TalkFunding Strategies for Tech Companies – Melissa WidnerAre you confused about funding options for your tech company? On this episode of Tech Leader Talk, I am talking with Melissa Widner. She is the CEO of Lighter Capital, which is a leader in revenue-based financing. Melissa has experience as a founder with multiple exits, an angel investor, and a VC investor. This gives her an interesting perspective on how to fund startups. On this episode, Melissa and I discuss different types of funding options for tech startups – and the advantages & disadvantages of each option. We also talk about revenue-based fina...
2022-08-1831 minTech Leader TalkHow to Migrate Business Activities to the Cloud – Ankur GuptaAre you considering migrating your business activities to the cloud? This podcast episode can help. On this episode, I have a valuable discussion with Ankur Gupta. Ankur is the CEO of Bitwise, which provides technology consulting and data management solutions. Ankur and his team are working to modernize data warehousing and business intelligence in the cloud. Ankur and I discuss current problems companies face trying to modernize their data warehouse and business intelligence systems. Ankur explains solutions to those problems. We also talk about how to successfully migrate your business activities to...
2022-08-0431 minTech Leader TalkThe War between Art & Science in B2B Marketing – Camela ThompsonOn this episode, I talk with Camela Thompson, who is the VP of Marketing at CaliberMind, which provides a B2B platform for revenue insights. She is also a thought leader, an entrepreneur, a podcaster, and an author. Camela and I discuss B2B marketing. In particular, Camela explains "The War Between Art & Science" – which includes issues related to digital marketing in today's world. We also talk about the ability to track and analyze results in different types of marketing. "We now have the ability to measure the impact of the creative item we'r...
2022-07-2831 minTech Leader TalkHow to Optimize Business Operations Using AI – Prabhjot SinghOn today's episode, I talk with Prabhjot Singh about his experience as a serial entrepreneur and his strong background in business and technology. In his current role at Pyze, he develops solutions for businesses to increase productivity using a low code, AI-powered process intelligence platform. He is passionate about operational excellence and process improvement. During our interview, Prabhjot provides tips on how businesses can improve business operations using AI-driven process intelligence and analytics. "There's no substitute for talking with your customers and understanding their challenges." – Prabhjot Singh Today on the Tech Lea...
2022-07-2133 minTech Leader TalkBuilding Solutions, not just Technology – Sagi BrodyOn today's episode, I am talking with Sagi Brody about cloud-based technology. Sagi is an expert in digital evolution, data recovery, and compliance. He is the CTO at Opti9, which is a hybrid cloud solution provider. We discuss the importance of building solutions, not just technology. We also talk about how Sagi and the team at Opti9 use innovation to build valuable solutions. As a patent attorney, I work with inventors every day, so I really enjoyed talking with Sagi about his approach to innovation. The information shared by Sagi will be...
2022-07-1434 minTech Leader TalkUsing Data Analysis to Better Represent Reality – Taylor MurphyOn this episode, Taylor Murphy and I talk about analyzing data and his expertise in data engineering. During his career, Taylor has been leading and building data-informed teams. He describes himself as a scientist, engineer, and data geek who loves pulling data from everywhere to discover meaningful insights hidden in the numbers. Taylor explains the different types of data analysis and the questions you need to consider before starting any data analysis project. If you don't answer these preliminary questions, your results may not have any value. Taylor and I also discuss how or...
2022-07-0737 minTech Leader TalkEncore - Artificial Intelligence: A Marketing Game-Changer – Roy NallapetaRoy Nallapeta is a Co-founder and CEO at Glance Inc. Roy is an engineer, turned into a marketer, who loves creativity and creating copy for marketing. Glance Inc. has created a no-code Artificial Intelligence marketing SaaS product (Software as a Service). This product helps marketers increase their return on investment, decrease acquisition costs, and improve productivity. He previously founded AdNuance, a digital marketing company, and bootstrapped the business for eight years. Being immersed in the problems related to traditional marketing techniques drove Roy to create Glance Inc. In this episode, Roy and I discu...
2022-06-3024 minTech Leader TalkLessons from a Serial Entrepreneur – Rob WhalenOn today's episode, I'm talking with Rob Whalen about his experience at several technology companies including the company he co-founded, PTO Exchange. As a serial entrepreneur, Rob discusses when he believes it's time to "switch" to a new opportunity. He also talks about how his degree in accounting gives him an edge as an entrepreneur. I love hearing stories about how new business ideas come about. When working with inventors, I always want to hear about how the inventors came up with a particular invention. During our discussion, Rob shares how a meeting at...
2022-06-2333 minTech Leader TalkThe value of building diverse teams – William Adams William is an award-winning Diversity & Inclusion innovator, an engineering trailblazer, and a philanthropist. He is also a busy husband and father of three children. William was named the first Technical Advisor to the CTO at Microsoft after helping develop critical code for many of Microsoft's core products. William is also the co-founder of the LEAP apprenticeship program, which was named Microsoft's Diversity & Inclusion program of the year in 2020. Early in William's software engineering career, he was one of the first black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. He is also the philanthropic founder of The EV3NT...
2022-03-1734 minTech Leader TalkBringing predictability to innovation – Tony Ulwick On this episode, Tony Ulwick and I discuss his innovation process that's been used by companies around the world. Tony is the inventor of the Outcome-Driven Innovation® (ODI) process and founder of strategy and innovation consulting firm, Strategyn. He has applied his ODI process at some of the world's leading companies and across nearly all industries to create breakthrough innovations - achieving a success rate that is five times better than the industry average. Tony has been credited with bringing predictability to innovation. He has been published in the Harvard Business Review and the MIT S...
2022-03-1032 minTech Leader TalkProduct design through end user collaboration and innovation – Kelli Lucas On this episode, Kelli Lucas and I discuss her experience as a UX (user experience) designer. Kelli has 12 years of experience creating beautiful, engaging products for startups and enterprise clients alike. She has designed mobile and web products for FinTech, healthcare, publishing, sports, social media, advertising, education, logistics, and more. Kelli is a co-founder and Chief Design Officer at Lunar Lab, a UX Design and Product Strategy firm. Lunar Lab empowers dreamers to create meaningful, impactful products through collaboration and innovation. "Design decisions need to be aligned with your business decisions." – Kelli Lucas To...
2022-03-0333 minTech Leader TalkAre you Protecting the Right Inventions? – Steve Sponseller In this solo episode, I discuss the importance of building a portfolio of patents that provides strong protection, a competitive advantage, and increases your company's valuation. This episode covers Step 3 of my 3-step system to identify and protect your most valuable inventions (described in my book, Cracking the Patent Code): Step 1: Identify All Inventions Step 2: Evaluate and Prioritize Inventions Step 3: Protect the Right Inventions Listen to this episode so you understand how to build a valuable portfolio of patents that provide broad protection for your business.
2022-02-2419 minTech Leader TalkBootstrapping and lead generation strategies for tech companies – Miguel HeinonenOn today's episode, Miguel Heinonen and I discuss his experience as a tech entrepreneur who has worked in the startup community across the United States and the United Kingdom. He grew up in a variety of countries, including: Peru, Switzerland, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, UK, and the US. Miguel is the Founder and CEO of Heirizon, which is a global employment platform that he bootstrapped and built from the ground up. He is also an advisor to multiple tech companies located in Europe and the United States. As an advisor, he helps tech companies accelerate their...
2022-02-1732 minTech Leader TalkHow to identify inventions worth protecting – Steve Sponseller In this solo episode, I discuss the importance of evaluating inventions created throughout your organization. Some inventions are not worth protecting. To avoid patenting inventions with minimal value, it's important to evaluate each invention based on the needs of your organization. This episode covers Step 2 of my 3-step system to identify and protect your most valuable inventions (described in my book, Cracking the Patent Code): Step 1: Identify All Inventions Step 2: Evaluate and Prioritize Inventions Step 3: Protect the Right Inventions Listen to this episode so you understand how to properly...
2022-02-0323 minTech Leader TalkThe state of digital transformation in 2022 – Omar Akhtar On this episode, Omar Akhtar and I talk about his current work advising companies on digital marketing innovation. He focuses on content strategy, data-driven personalization, customer experience technology, and multi-channel marketing with technology companies. Omar recently led the development of a new report: The 2021 State of Digital Transformation, from Altimeter. This study looks at the differences between businesses that succeeded at digital transformation and those that are struggling. We discuss the results of this study during this episode. Omar graduated with a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and has been a writer for...
2022-01-2736 minTech Leader TalkHow to improve communication in technology companies – Jayant Chaudhary On this episode, Jayant Chaudhary and I talk about his current work with technology companies. Jayant is an Innovative CTO who works in the areas of ecommerce, marketing, payments, logistics, and team building. He has 30 years of technology and leadership experience, and enjoys helping businesses make better technology decisions as they bring in new solutions. He's been a tech leader at startups and Fortune 50 companies. Jayant has led teams of over 300 people and managed budgets of over $40 million. Today, he is the CTO of eProxim, which provides technological expertise to solve complex ecommerce...
2022-01-2036 minTech Leader TalkUsing Scalable AI to understand the meaning of data – Mark KerznerOn this episode, Mark Kerzner and I talk about his current work in artificial intelligence. Mark is an expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He is a co-founder of Elephant Scale - a training and consulting company for Big Data, AI, and Machine Learning. Mark is also a co-founder of Scaia AI. "Technology changes, but people and relationships often stay the same." – Mark Kerzner Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - What is scalable artificial intelligence - How can tech companies best us...
2022-01-1336 minTech Leader TalkFinding top employees for your tech company – Josh Millet On this episode, I have a great conversation with Josh Millet. Josh the founder and CEO of Criteria, which is a pre-employment assessment company with a simple goal: to help organizations make better hires. Josh founded Criteria in 2006 with a vision to create a pre-employment testing service that would make the highest quality employee assessment tools accessible to companies of all sizes. He has raised a total of $64 million in funding since inception and acquired two companies in the last couple of years. Josh's experience combines leading-edge data science with rigorous validation to prov...
2022-01-0632 minTech Leader TalkAccelerating business growth using customer success technology – Sonci Perez On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Sonci Perez. Sonci has founded multiple tech companies and is currently working to help companies change their interaction with customers through fast technology that delivers exceptional experiences. She is a Co-Founder of Quala.io, which is a frontline intelligence platform for B2B SaaS companies that helps them better serve and retain customers. Before Quala, she co-founded Promoboxx, a marketing technology startup that connected brands with independent retailers to increase awareness of where to buy goods locally. She also serves as a Mentor with Techstars Boston...
2021-12-1634 minTech Leader TalkHow to perform an invention assessment – Steve SponsellerIn this solo episode, I talk about the importance of performing an assessment of your systems for identifying and protecting the most valuable inventions created in your organization. I discuss a 5-step approach to assess your current systems and procedures. I also talk about how to develop a plan to improve those systems and procedures over the next 12 months. Listen to this episode so you understand how to perform an invention assessment in your business. "I recommend performing an invention assessment at least once a year." – Steve Sponseller Today on the Te...
2021-12-0918 minTech Leader TalkRobotic systems won't replace people – Ginny Foster On this episode, Ginny Foster and I discuss robotics, industrial automation, and safety issues related to robots. Ginny is an Electrical Engineer who helps people scale manufacturing operations with robotics. She serves as Market Development Manager at Neff Power, an industrial automation distributor and robotics partner with locations across the United States. Ginny has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Saint Louis University and a degree in Spanish from Washington University in Saint Louis. She is a certified Project Management Professional, and is passionate about developing relationships and solving problems. "Robots d...
2021-12-0232 minTech Leader TalkIgniting tech leaders to success without burnout – Lisa Duerre On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Lisa Duerre. Lisa is a former Silicon Valley executive on a mission: She ignites leaders in the tech world to get fantastic results, build high-performing teams, and be present for the moments that matter without burning out. Lisa has worked in various roles, such as a CEO, Executive Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Leadership Advisor, Podcast Host, and Author. She has helped over 25,000 employees get faster results at work, make a bigger impact, and be better business leaders. Lisa is passionate about showing leaders the way to lead...
2021-11-1834 minTech Leader TalkThe 3 key components of innovation – Chris HoodOn this episode, I have a great conversation with Chris Hood. Chris is a Strategist, a thought leader, and an author with 35 years of experience in business development and digital transformation. He currently works at Google as the Head of Business Innovation & Strategy. Chris also teaches at Colorado Technical University and Southern New Hampshire University. His background includes a wide range of industries with significant work in media and entertainment at companies including Fox, Disney, Universal, and Electronic Arts. Chris is also the host of "That Digital Show" Podcast. "...
2021-11-1133 minTech Leader TalkDon't let your inventions slip through the cracks – Steve SponsellerIn this solo episode, I talk about the importance of identifying all inventions created throughout your organization. Identifying every invention created by your team is more complicated than simply asking, "What have you invented lately?" Invention identification is critical because you can't protect an invention if you don't first identify it. Listen to this episode so you understand how to identify every invention created by your team. "Solutions to difficult problems are a great place to look for inventions." – Steve Sponseller Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Wh...
2021-11-0419 minTech Leader TalkGrowing a software company in today's business environment – Andrew Butt On this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Andrew Butt. Andrew has launched and grown several technology companies. He has also served on the Board of Directors for multiple companies. Andrew it the co-founder and CEO of Enable, which is a cloud-based B2B (Business to Business) software tool for rebate management. Enable's software tool is used by distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers across over 50 industries. "Cloud-based opportunities are bigger than ever." – Andrew Butt Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Key lesson...
2021-10-2830 minTech Leader TalkUnderstanding critical patent filing deadlines – Steve Sponseller In this solo episode, I talk about patent filing deadlines that are important to tech companies and inventors. There are three important activities that automatically trigger a 12-month deadline in the United States for filing a patent application to protect your invention. In most situations, if you miss this deadline, you forfeit the ability to protect the invention. This often means your competitors can freely use that invention in their products because you can't protect it with a patent. Unfortunately, many business leaders are unaware of this deadline and inadvertently lose patent rights to their...
2021-10-2114 minTech Leader TalkOptimizing website content for each individual visitor – Arthur RootOn this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Arthur Root. Arthur is the founder of Nostra AI, an Artificial Intelligence marketing company that is utilized by a wide range of companies, from publicly traded companies to small businesses. Nostra has developed an easy-to-use content optimization system that uses AI to efficiently optimize web pages. Arthur is knowledgeable about AI, marketing, raising VC financing, and entrepreneurship. "AI can do what's impossible for humans." – Arthur Root Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - The c...
2021-10-1431 minTech Leader TalkAI apps to turn your website into a conversation – Anu ShuklaOn this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Anu Shukla. Anu is a serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of high-tech industry experience. She is an active angel investor personally supporting and investing in women and minority led enterprises. Anu has founded and exited several software companies: ranging from a Fintech loyalty currency company to Adtech and marketing automation companies. She has successfully exited two startups with $600M in enterprise value. In her current role, Anu is a Co-founder and Executive Chair of Botco.ai, an e...
2021-10-0735 minTech Leader TalkThe intersection of art and technology – Sam Fry and Richard AdamsOn this episode, I talk with Sam Fry and Richard Adams. Sam works at the intersection of innovation, technology, and art. He works for a technology company during the day and speaks to artists about technology at night. Richard describes himself as an artist, musician, educator, and emerging tech architect. Sam and Richard host a podcast called TECHnique where they where talk to artists about how they are working with technology. In their Design Thinking series on the TECHnique podcast, Sam and Richard talk with several expert...
2021-09-3037 minTech Leader TalkFinding the right marketing technology for your business – Mike Geller On today's podcast episode, I'm talking with Mike Geller, who is the Chief Technology Officer at Tegrita, a marketing technology consulting firm. He is also a co-author of the book "CMO to CRO – The revenue takeover by the next generation executive." This book describes how an organizational restructure, combined with effective technology, can exponentially increase a company's revenue. Mike attended Ryerson University in Toronto and has 15 years of experience with marketing technology. Mike describes himself as a coffee snob, a Trekkie, a husband, and a proud dad to two beautiful children. "Don...
2021-09-2330 minTech Leader TalkScaling your tech company to $1 Billion – Paul Ruppert Listen in as Paul Ruppert and I talk about how he has scaled tech companies to $1 Billion and lessons he's learned from helping generate $400 Million in B2B enterprise sales. Paul also shares his experience with improving customer engagement. Paul is the CEO of Global Point View and provides strategic advice to tech companies on high-stakes sales and cross-border negotiation. Paul is a Harvard graduate and is named as an inventor on two U.S. patents. Paul worked for 12 years as a Federal Trade Lobbyist, serving Congress and multiple White House administrations. He also has 20...
2021-09-1637 minTech Leader TalkCustomer Success Requires a Great Onboarding Process – Jeff KushmerekOn this episode, Jeff Kushmerek and I talk about software startups and building customer success teams. Jeff has more than 20 years of experience with software startups. He started working as a developer in the 90's, and has been part of teams at Endeca (purchased by Oracle), Brightcove, and Virgin. While at Brightcove, Jeff started to notice the change from on-premise software to SaaS (Software as a Service), and how that was affecting customer onboarding and implementation. Then, when he was at Virgin, he noticed the need for more specialization on customer success teams. ...
2021-09-0933 minTech Leader TalkYour Business Needs Artificial Intelligence – Marco Silva In this episode, Marco Silva and I have a great discussion about artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. Marco lives in Portugal and is a Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft with many years of experience. As a Cloud Solution Architect, he challenges customers with new ideas and new ways to use cloud technologies. Marco has experience in Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Graphics. He is part of the AI Ambassador team at Microsoft, which means he empowers people to leverage AI and create new uses of AI. Marco is also a professional speaker...
2021-09-0238 minTech Leader TalkStone Age Code - From Monkey Business to AI – Shane Neeley In this episode, I have a fun discussion with Shane Neely, who is a former laboratory scientist turned programmer. He has helped to author 11 scientific papers and build a cancer treatment software company. Today, Shane uses machine learning and artificial intelligence for everything from bioinformatics to art. He is particularly interested in AI for language generation, digital art, and other computational creativity. Shane is the author of the book Stone Age Code: From Monkey Business to AI. His book explores artificial intelligence and human evolution from his perspective as a data scientist and biologist.
2021-08-2630 minTech Leader TalkSurfing Rogue Waves in the 4th Industrial Revolution – Eric Pilon-BignellEric is a best selling author, speaker, and pragmatic futurist. Eric is focused on addressing disruption by increasing the creative capacity of individuals, teams, and organizations to ignite change, innovation, and foster continuous growth. Eric has an undergraduate degree in engineering, an MBA in Information Systems, and a Ph.D. in Global Leadership. His doctoral work primarily explored complexity sciences centered on executive cognition and their use of intuitive improvisation, decision-making, artificial intelligence, and data-based decision models. Eric's recent book, Surfing Rogue Waves released in May. His love of being active and outdoors led him to u...
2021-08-1934 minTech Leader TalkHow Catalysts can Drive Innovation in your Company – Shannon LucasShannon is a Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Catalyst Constellations. She has over twenty years of experience working with startups, launching her own ventures, and driving innovation in the world's largest companies. She is a passionate thought leader about creating sustainable organizations in every sense of the word: for people, planet, and profit. Shannon is a best-selling author of Move Fast, Break Shit, Burn Out; The Catalyst's Guide to Working Well. In her previous roles, as EVP of Emerging Business at Ericsson, Senior Innovation Architect at Cisco's Hyperinnovation Living Lab, and Director of...
2021-06-1733 minTech Leader TalkEvil Robots, Killer Computers, and Other Myths – Steve ShwartzOn this episode of Tech Leader Talk, Steve Shwartz have an interesting discussion about artificial intelligence, robots, and self-driving cars. Steve is the author of "Evil Robots, Killer Computers, and Other Myths: The Truth About AI and the Future of Humanity" which was published in February by Fast Company Press. Steve began his Artificial Intelligence career as a postdoctoral researcher in the Yale University Computer Science Dept. During his career, he has been a founder or co-founder of many companies. Steve has also helped fund many startups as an...
2021-06-1029 minTech Leader TalkLeveraging Open Source Hardware To Test New Ideas – Scott ChristiansonOn this episode, I have a fun discussion with Scott Christianson. Scott is an Associate Teaching Professor of management at the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri. Scott's interests are focused on the impact of emerging technology on society and human well-being. Prior to joining the college, he was a business owner with decades of experience in videoconferencing technology, project management, and information technology. "This is a great time to learn on your own." – Scott Christianson Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast...
2021-06-0333 minTech Leader TalkHow to Create an Authentic Brand that Attracts Customers – Kate DiLeoOn this episode, I have a valuable conversation with Kate DiLeo about her Brand Strategy Process for technology companies. Kate believes that a brand is the path of least resistance to revenue and she's passionate about helping organizations create common ground with their customers. She has worked with over 200 companies across 20 sectors, helping them create authentic brands that attract more customers. "Your brand is the path of least resistance to revenue." – Kate DiLeo Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How Kate's Brand...
2021-05-2733 minTech Leader TalkHow To Protect Your Most Valuable Inventions – Steve SponsellerNow it's time for something completely different… On today's episode, I am being interviewed about my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code. My friend Mike Wolpert is leading the interview as we discuss the book and details of my 3-step system that identifies and protects a tech company's most valuable inventions. During the interview, I share my experience as a patent attorney working with hundreds of technology companies and more than 1000 inventors. "You must protect your inventions just like you protect other critical business assets." – Steve Sponseller Today on the Te...
2021-05-2018 minTech Leader TalkUnderstanding the Role of Artificial Intelligence In Your Business – Vaclav VincalekOn this episode, I have a fun discussion with Vaclav Vincalek. Vaclav is a technology entrepreneur, CTO, and technology advisor for startups and enterprises. Vaclav helps companies strategize, innovate, and grow. His current focus is determining how to best deploy machine learning to support business objectives. He is also exploring how visionary, forward-thinking companies can use quantum computing. Vaclav frequently speaks at technology industry conferences and contributes commentary for technology reporters. "Our goal should be to create technology that offloads mundane tasks from h...
2021-05-1336 minTech Leader TalkBuilding Stronger Companies with a Diverse Team – Toni CollisOn today's podcast episode, I have a wonderful discussion with Toni Collis. Toni is a keynote speaker, host of the Leading Women in Tech Podcast, career strategist, and leadership coach for Women in Tech. Having worked in the technology industry and making her way to the C-Suite, she has seen the impact that women can have on tech, on corporate culture, and inclusion. Toni is on a mission to help women in tech thrive. Because when women in tech thrive, everyone benefits. Toni's goal is to help 2000 women...
2021-05-0631 minTech Leader TalkFocusing on Business Outcomes – Ali DavachiOn today's episode, I'm talking Ali Davachi, who is a serial entrepreneur with 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 organizations in healthcare, consumer products, and financial services. He helps businesses develop innovative solutions that save money and support new business opportunities. Ali is a Digital Transformation expert and shows companies how to stay focused on business outcomes. Ali shares his story of going from medical school to the world of technology. "Digital transformation means meeting companies and clients where they are." – Ali Davachi Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: How...
2021-04-2928 minTech Leader TalkImpacting 100 Million People with Mentoring – Ravi GundlapalliMentoring has been around for centuries and today's guest, Ravi Gundlapalli, is using technology to bring mentoring to 100 million people around the world. Ravi is the founder and CEO of MentorCloud, a purpose-driven technology company that's making human wisdom accessible to every person on the planet. He is also the author of the book "The Art of Mentoring." Ravi has worked in many industries, including the automotive industry, the semiconductor industry, and the aviation industry. A common thread throughout Ravi's career has been mentoring people. On t...
2021-04-2232 minTech Leader TalkArtificial Intelligence: A Game-Changer for Marketing – Roy NallapetaRoy Nallapeta is a Co-founder and CEO at Glance Inc. Roy is an engineer, turned into a marketer, who loves creativity and creating copy for marketing. Glance Inc. has created a no-code Artificial Intelligence marketing SaaS product (Software as a Service). This product helps marketers increase their return on investment, decrease acquisition costs, and improve productivity. He previously founded AdNuance, a digital marketing company, and bootstrapped the business for eight years. Being immersed in the problems related to traditional marketing techniques drove Roy to create Glance Inc. In this episode, Roy and I discu...
2021-04-1524 minTech Leader TalkRemarkable Leadership In A Remote World – Kevin EikenberryDo you want to be a Remarkable Leader? That's what Kevin Eikenberry is discussing on this episode of the podcast. Kevin is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group and the Co-Founder of the Remote Leadership Institute. He has spent 30 years helping organizations and leaders from over 40 countries become more effective. Inc.com has twice named him as one of the top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World. Kevin has written several books on leadership, including his latest book The Long-Distance Teammate. Today we will be talking about how leaders and o...
2021-04-0828 minTech Leader TalkHaving Empathy in the Tech WorldIntro Join me as I interview Joshua Walker who has quite the inspirational story to share which he also shares in detail in his new book Venti Fried Chicken. Josh used to work in the military and was essentially homeless at one point but is now thriving in the tech world. His story is also inspirational because even though he is a Cloud engineer, he has also been involved in leadership groups in Orlando and is currently Vice President of one such group that is aiming to get 10,000 minorities into the world of technology by 2025, so he...
2021-04-0123 min
Pilgrim on the 405Steve Sponseller, AuthorSteve Sponseller is an Intellectual Property Attorney and Patent Strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping companies protect their most valuable inventions. He has helped more than 1000 inventors and businesses identify, develop, and protect their intellectual property assets. Steve has worked with companies of all sizes – from startups to large corporations, including Intel, HP, Microsoft, eBay, and SAP. He is the author of Cracking the Patent Code and host of the Tech Leader Talk podcast. For more information go to https://stevesponseller.com/
2021-03-2645 minTech Leader TalkThe Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your BusinessI first became familiar with my guest today when I heard her on another podcast a couple of years ago and her message resonated with me. Farnoosh Brock takes a unique approach to selling in her book The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business. Farnoosh went from being an electrical engineer and leader at a fortune 100 company to being a coach, speaker, author, and trainer. She believes in the power of changing our conversations from selling to serving. Farnoosh noticed over time as an electrical engineer that even though she was good at her job...
2021-03-2531 minTech Leader TalkThe Rise of Artificial IntelligenceJoin me as I talk to Lomit Patel (author of the book Lean AI: How Innovative Startups Use Artificial Intelligence to Grow, startup advisor, public speaker, and Vice President of Growth at IMVU) in this episode of the Tech Leader Talk podcast as he discusses how he got involved in the world of technology and came to work with IMVU. Lomit discusses how he was fascinated with the opportunity to work on products and services that had the potential to have huge impacts on how people live across the world. This positive outlook on technology has, in fact, stayed...
2021-03-1830 minTech Leader TalkDigitization in Today's TimesJerry Abiog of Standard Insights joins me in this episode as we discuss the need for digitization in the world of technology, especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jerry helps develop artificial intelligence for companies, especially for restaurants, and he even helped develop digital menus driven by artificial intelligence for companies, which was temporarily shelved until the pandemic increased the need for it. Jerry predicts that that need for digitization is not going away in the future and that it will, in fact, continue to rise, something that more and more companies need to recognize and act...
2021-03-1127 minTech Leader TalkLearning Tech SpeakIf you are a business leader in need of learning technology jargon, then Tech Speak for Entrepreneurs might just be for you! Join me as I interview Nelly Yusupova, the founder of Tech Speak, in this episode of Tech Leader Talk as she shares how she got involved in the technology world, initially believing that computer science would merely teach her how to use Word and Excel more efficiently (which, of course, led to a big surprise in store for her). She reflects on having become a C.T.O. at a very young age through Webgrrls...
2021-03-0428 minTech Leader TalkWeighing the Pros and Cons of Remote WorkAman Agarwal, founder and president of Sanpram Transnational (an executive education company), joins me in this episode of Tech Leader Talk to discuss how he got into the world of technology and kickstarted Sanpram. Aman, a former engineer and passionate teacher and writer, has a degree in engineering and started in sales, eventually moving his way up to bigger companies. Because of a troubling knowledge gap and cultural gap that he observed in the technology world, Aman started Sanpram Transnational, which seeks to close that gap by educating business leaders in technological matters. Aman also shares with...
2021-02-2527 minTech Leader TalkThe Rise of Digital HumanityThis is a special episode of Tech Leader Talk because this episode officially makes the podcast an international podcast! For the first time, I welcome a guest who lives overseas – Sean G. Muller of New Zealand! Sean, although originally from the United States, currently works what he identifies as his dream job for IBM in New Zealand. Sean's background is in network engineering and network architecture and describes his experience entering the world of technology as having fallen into the role rather than having taken an academic path. Having taken a part-time job at Ericsson Telecommunications National He...
2021-02-1832 minTech Leader TalkContent Marketing Success for Technical CompaniesWendy Covey, C.E.O. and co-founder of TREW Marketing as well as one of ten most innovative entrepreneurs in America named by Wall Street Journal, joins me today to discuss content marketing and how the world of technology has been affected by aspects such as generational trends and the current COVID-19 pandemic. TREW Marketing is a content marketing agency which serves companies that are seeking to target technological audiences, and, as Wendy discusses, that requires being innovative and human friendly. Wendy shares how TREW Marketing came to be and what her hopes and fears are for...
2021-02-1127 minTech Leader TalkShould Technology Be Putting People First?Welcome to the newly launched Tech Leader Talk podcast, hosted by yours truly, Steve Sponseller. The Tech Leader Talk podcast will highlight technology company leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts and will give them a platform to share their successes, challenges, and even some of their failures during their time in the technology industry. We talk about what seems to be working right now so that we can build on what we know for a better future and also so that you can learn about how to build upon your own business(es), lessons that will be learned from guests' successes...
2021-02-1133 min
Brand You Personal BrandingBYP 149 - Protecting Your Intellectual Property with Steve SponsellerYou work hard every day to craft your ideas, frameworks, and strategies. But what can you do to legally protect them? Today I interview Steve Sponseller, a patent attorney based in Spokane, Washington about best-practices when it comes to protecting our intellectual property. In this episode you will learn: The difference between copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets What legally constitutes a trademark, and when you should file for one Who really "owns" the creation when a contractor (like a designer or copywriter) creates intellectual property for a client When to use U.S. based contractors...
2018-04-0235 min
Reclaim Your FreedomSD POD #070 - The 3 Critical Components of an Innovation Strategy | Steve SponsellerWhat does the word “Innovation” mean to you? Join us this week as Innovation Strategist and Intellectual Property Attorney, Steve Sponseller explains exactly what innovation means and why it is important to create an innovation culture. You’ll also learn the 3 Critical Components you need to develop an Innovation Strategy to ensure the success of your business and the difference between Innovation and Intellectual Property. You’ll also learn some fun activities you can implement to increase innovation, engagement and productivity in the workplace.
2017-05-3048 min
You Leading You: Conversations of Leadership and Success with Business Pros, Entrepreneurs and Just Plain Folks!YLY 082: Innovation Is The Key To Future Success With Steve SponsellerIn episode #82 of You Leading You, Steve Sponseller, Electrical Engineer, Intellectual Property attorney and Innovation Strategist talks about how organizations need to reimagine and introduce new methods, ideas, or products to their existing business. Creating an innovation culture and encouraging businesses to foster change internally is a driving force in Steve’s methodology. Today Steve shares: How A Love […]
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2015-02-2100 min
Doubt The Doubts | Crazy Cool People Sharing Great Tips, Tactics, & ToolsLawyer Up! Protect Yourself. | Steve Sponseller | Episode 288Steve Sponseller is an Intellectual Property attorney who has helped over 1000 innovators and business leaders discover, develop and protect innovative ideas. Steve believes that every person has the ability to generate creative ideas. His mission is to teach people how to identify and profit from innovative ideas hidden throughout their business.
2015-01-2831 min