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Tech Me Seriously!Bryan Bansbach: Smart AI Starts with Strong AutomationIn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, sits down with Bryan Bansbach, Director of Infrastructure Operations at TenisiTech, to unpack what smart AI adoption really looks like inside modern IT teams. Bryan shares why the most successful organizations start with strong automation and clear goals before bringing AI into the mix, and how skipping these steps leads to wasted effort, security risk, and overwhelmed employees.Sarah and Bryan dive into early AI wins like automated ticket categorization and faster knowledge retrieval, along with the very real limits of letting AI make decisions...
2025-12-0455 minTech Me Seriously!Jossie Haines: Smart AI Adoption That Builds Effective High-Impact TeamsIn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, sits down with Jossie Haines, Executive & Leadership Coach and Fractional Engineering Leader with 25 years at Apple, Tile, Zynga, and American Express. Jossie shares why many companies are overspending on AI without seeing real ROI, and how vague mandates, poor guidance, and early misuse lead to buggy code, security risks, and wasted productivity.She and Sarah dig into the human side of adoption, including research showing how unconscious bias impacts women and older engineers who openly use AI, and why leaders must create clear...
2025-11-2554 minTech Me Seriously!Carlo Cacciatore: The Truth About MSP Quality & PricingNot all IT services are created equal, and the consequences can affect your business more than you realize. In this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi sits down with Carlo Cacciatore, VP of Operations at TenisiTech, to explore the realities of IT service delivery, pricing, and industry maturity.Unlike regulated professions such as electricians or accountants, managed service providers (MSPs) don’t require licenses to operate. That means anyone, even “cousin Joe”, can handle sensitive business data, leading to wide gaps in service quality.Carlo and Sarah cover:Comprehensive IT service scope: from cloud...
2025-09-2341 min
Tech Me Seriously!Misty Phillip: Leading with Purpose in Life, Tech & InfluenceIn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, sits down with Misty Phillip—author, speaker, and COO of TrilogyWorks—to explore how women can lead with purpose, boldness, and resilience across every season of life.Misty shares the strategic framework she’s developed over years of experience in publishing, podcasting, entrepreneurship, and now the cybersecurity and AI space. Together, she and Sarah discuss how small, intentional decisions can compound into powerful influence, whether at home, in business, or in ministry.They dive into the evolution of women’...
2025-08-2647 minTech Me Seriously!Kathy Sebuck: Connected Balance™ - Strategic Leadership Without BurnoutIn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, talks with Kathy Sebuck, an award-winning communicator, strategic advisor, and founder of Marchitecture, about how modern leaders can create sustainable, high-performing teams without sacrificing well-being.Kathy introduces the Connected Balance™ Experience (CBE)—a leadership framework grounded in neuroscience, heart coherence, and energy management. Drawing on over 25 years of leadership experience at companies such as Microsoft, SAP, AWS, and Citrix, she shares how performance can thrive when leaders prioritize internal alignment over...
2025-08-0554 minTech Me Seriously!Devin C. Hughes: Leading with Gratitude – Transforming Workplace Culture from the Inside OutIn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, interviews Devin C. Hughes, speaker, author, and culture strategist, who’s worked with clients ranging from Disney to the Department of Defense. Known for his TED-worthy humor and no-fluff delivery, Devin helps leaders build thriving, people-first cultures where trust, retention, and performance go hand in hand.Together, Sarah and Devin explore how gratitude, emotional intelligence, and mindset shifts can transform workplace dynamics. They dig into the practical ways leaders can promote well-being, normalize taking time off, and create meaningful connections on...
2025-06-2450 minTech Me Seriously!Taylor Setar: Women's Fitness in Tech - Empowerment Through Exercise!In this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, interviews Taylor Setar, a certified personal trainer and founder of Fit Firm Coaching. Taylor has worked with hundreds of clients over the past six years, helping women embrace strength and functional training as a foundation for long-term health. Since opening her own fitness center in 2018, she has led countless group fitness classes and personal training sessions, empowering women to build both physical strength and mental toughness.Together, Sarah and Taylor discuss the unique challenges women in...
2025-06-0248 minTech 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 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