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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 minTech 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 minTech 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
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 minTech 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 minTech 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
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
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
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
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 minTechnado (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 minTech Me Seriously!Jill Stelfox: Leading with Offense & the Return of Kindness at WorkThis week, Sarah Tenisi (CEO of Tenisi Tech) chats with Jill Stelfox , the CEO of Panzura in Silicon Valley. Panzura is the fabric that transforms cloud storage into a high-performance global file system. The conversation ranges from listening with curiosity, trusting intuition, going on the offense and being kind to one another at work!0:17- Introduction1.32- Working with Zebra Technology, Location Solutions and player tracking in the NFL4:42- How the project changed the way broadcasters used stats5:59- Applying technology that has ne...2021-02-1656 min
Tech Me Seriously!Marilou McFarlane: Sports Technology and Democratizing Access for All.Welcome to this episode of Tech Me Seriously with Sarah Tenisi - candid conversations with women exploring their passion for what they do. Our guest in today’s episode is Marilou Macfarlane who is the founder of women in sports technology, nonprofit organization focused on driving opportunities for women in sports technology. Episode Highlight and show notes1; 12- What is sports technology?2:17- Sports performance and fan engagement in eSports3:16- Breaking down the broad umbrella of sports tech into 6 categories5:11...2021-02-0145 min