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Riga Tech CastEpisode #23 with Beāte Krauze-Čebotare and Jānis Garisons at Riga Tech CastIn this episode, you'll hear about the harsh reality in the highly regulated low-caliber ammunition business, and the contradictory wild wild west of building naval war drones!Beāte Krauze-Čebotare - CEO of AMMUNITY, small caliber ammunition manufacturer in Latvia - is an experienced leader with a strong track record in the banking and logistics sectors. Currently focused on expanding her company’s presence in Latvia’s and international defense markets in response to evolving geopolitical challenges.Mr Jānis Garisons is the Chief Executive Officer at the unmanne...2025-07-1813 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #22 with Eriks Eglitis and Ivars Miezis at Riga Tech CastIn this episode, you'll hear basically a Change Management 101 for Digitalization projects!Eriks Eglitis - "I have gathered both technical IT skills and business acumen. I have been individual contributor, led teams and organisations. Industries background covers Construction, Finance, Professional Services (IT, Consulting), Public Administration (Economics, Defence, Support/Development Organisations), Retail, Transportation and Warehousing, Utilities (Electricity, Heat, Postal, Telecommunications), and NGOs. I am strong believer in life-long learning and empowering people. "Ivars Miezis - "I have held various management roles for 22 years, including 18 years in direct IT management. I...2025-04-2109 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #21 with Kārlis Vilciņš and Pēteris Lauriņš at Riga Tech CastIn this conversation, you'll hear from experienced executives about tech opportunities in logistics, 5G networks, artificial intelligence and so much more!Kārlis Vilciņš - "I am leading a combined team of 5G private network business and IT development professionals, We deliver full-cycle IT project implementations, AI-powered systems, and 5G private network solutions. My main focus is on solving the real business challenges where the business case is alive. I believe that any business initiative wil succeed only when creating added value for both clients and the company, ensuring a true win-win."2025-03-1220 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #20 with Mārtiņš Popelis and Andris Gangis at Riga Tech CastIn this conversation, you'll hear from C-level executives of Latvian IT consultancy and product companies - what's common and how they differ. Has the Artifical Intelligence changed their business in any way?
Mārtiņš Popelis is a seasoned entrepreneur and product leader in the audio software space. Over the past decade, he has been leading the product team at Sonarworks, developing industry-leading software solutions improving sound quality for both music creators and listeners. Sonarworks’ creator products are now used in over 200,000 studios worldwide and have earned multiple tech awards for their innovation. Additionally, its consu...2024-12-3019 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #19 with Egita Aizsilniece-Ibema and Alise Pīka-OzolaTogether we'll dig into the deep-tech world and options of all kinds of funding for small and niche businesses.
Egita Aizsilniece-Ibema is based in Brussels. She is an advisor on Innovations, technologies, research, and startups from Latvia for the EU programmes and initiatives, trained in Circularity thinking and tools.
Alise Pīka-Ozola serves as the Industry Liaison Officer for Latvia at CERN and also holds the position of Head of the Latvian Innovation and Technology Office in CERN, Geneva. After graduating from the University of Glasgow with a degree i...2024-11-0929 min
Riga Tech CastEpizode #18 Rolands LegzdiņšPasaule pēc 5 gadiem pēc Rolanda Legzdiņa domām.
About Rolands Legzdiņš:
Experienced senior executive with over 20 years in the regulated financial industry, specializing in corporate governance, stakeholder management, and business development. Known for driving results, reliability, and fostering supportive, collaborative work environments.
Proven track record in transforming business models, enhancing customer attraction strategies, and leading digitalization initiatives. Key leadership roles include Chairman of the Management Board at AS Expobank and Director of Corporate Business Development, with significant achievements in M&A transactions and developing substantial investment portfolios.
His educational background includes an Executive MBA from Riga Busine...2024-10-1101 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #17 Sergejs BlaževičsThe world after 5 years by Sergejs Blaževičs. Write in the comments what you think!
Sergejs is Transforming Your Business With the Power of AI.
#agile #interview #podcast #future
2024-10-0801 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #16 Viktoriia KoveroThe world after 5 years by Viktoriia Kovero. Write in the comments what you think!
Victoria about herself: Except for building my personal career by taking an active part in the IT development process, I regularly consult businesses on new technologies and trends, help perform Agile transformations as an Independent contractor.
#agile #interview #podcast #future
2024-10-0702 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #15 Vladimirs Ivanovs
The world after 5 years by Vladimirs Ivanovs. Write in the comments what you think!
Vladimirs Ivanovs, Optimus Prime of the agiletransformer.com team. He has three decades of experience working with different Scandinavian, European and Latvian companies. He also lived in Azerbaijan and Georgia for a few years, where he helped British Petroleum start the agile transformation by coaching and training senior leaders and teams. His passions include visualization, as well as his moustache.
#agile #interview #podcast #future
2024-09-2700 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #14 Shyam Sreevalsan
The world after 5 years by Shyam Sreevalsan.
Write in the comments what you think!Shyam Sreevalsan is a technical product manager with a special focus on machine learning, observability and all things open source. The practical and pragmatic applications of AI, ML and data analysis to solve real world problems is his core area of interest. He works at Netdata, democratizing observability - one metric at a time.
#startup #venture #founder #interview #podcast 2024-09-2601 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #13 with Filipe BertiThe world after 5 years by Filipe Berti. Write in the comments what you think!
Filipe about himself: I’m a Team Coach, based in Helsinki, Finland, originally from São Paulo, Brasil. My backgrounds are in Computer Engineering and Agile. Through more than 15 years of career, I could work as software developer, project manager, network and cloud infrastructure engineer, scrum master and agile coach. I love the intersection of people, software engineering and business. When not working, I enjoy most of my time being out in nature with my iggy, Italo, or practicing Capoeira and Tai Chi Chuan. I’m pas...2024-09-2302 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #12 with Pawel PiwoszThe world after 5 years by Pawel Piwosz. Write in the comments what you think!
DevOps Institute Ambassador. CD.Foundation Ambassador. AWS Community Builder. Engineer, leader, mentor, speaker.
My focus is on CALMS. I am building better understanding of DevOps as driver for the organization.
I am devoted to Serverless and CI/CD. I authored the framework for design the CI/CD: https://www.cicd.run/
Host of Last Week In IT and DevOps In Agile Way podcasts, and DevOps In Agile Way Youtube channel.
#startup #venture #founder #interview #podcast2024-09-2003 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #11 with Steve Wade
I’ve trained over 8,000 cloud-native professionals and built a thriving global community dedicated to advancing skills in this space. My mission? To empower cloud-native enthusiasts to connect, grow, and succeed together.I help cloud-native professionals expand their expertise, connect with like-minded individuals, and take their skills to the next level through hands-on training, community support, and real-world insights.I’m the founder of the Cloud Native Club, where we’re breaking down barriers and bringing together cloud-native learners and professionals worldwide. Whether you’re just getting started or deepening your expertise, the Cloud Native Club supports your jou...2024-09-1900 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #10 with Madara Mančinska and Roberts KadiķisMadara and Roberts will tell you how to sell AI, what's new in EU regulations, and how do they keep the pace in this rapidly changing world of AI!
⭐ Madara Mančinska - as the Head of Sales at Tilde, I am dedicated to driving growth and exploring the transformative potential of Language Technologies and AI. With a robust background as a banking professional and extensive experience in FinTech, I bring a unique blend of expertise in banking products, strategic management, and international business development. Leveraging innovative language solutions to create impactful changes and enh...2024-08-0826 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #9 with Armands LiseksEpisode #9 - Armands Liseks is a business person with a bit of technical experience, in particular Data Science. 10+ years in Fintech, leading Business Development in Open Banking SaaS companies Nordigen and Kontomatik, both successfully exited. Currently leading no-code SaaS loan management system company inGain.
He will talk about his startup experience, how to handle the board, and what makes a good leader.
#startup #board #founder #interview #podcast2024-07-0816 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #8 with Marta RautenschildEpisode #8 - Marta is a Venture Capital Consultant with more than 10 years of experience; Gravity HUB (investor embassy) partner and Enter VC partner.
In the episode, she will share her suggestions on how to be a smart founder, a good investor, and eventually a human being.
#startup #venture #founder #interview #podcast 2024-06-2720 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #7 with Edgars KohsEpisode #7 - Edgars will share his thoughts on how to be a great CTO and grow your tech business.
Edgars Kohs is a tech aficionado, swiftly mastered programming and system architectures, catalyzing his journey to co-found a pioneering BNPL venture. As its CTO, he drives technological innovations with a sharp focus on optimization. Renowned for his analytical prowess and visionary problem-solving approach, Edgars is a trusted advisor in fintech, with a robust background in certifications and a passion for architecture.
#CTO #interview #podcast 2024-04-1111 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #6 with Andris AišpursEpisode #6 - Andris will tell you what you didn't know about coaching.
Andris Aispurs - with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, including 8 years as an IT project manager, Andris is a seasoned professional. Currently, he serves as an efficiency leader and internal coach at Tet company. Andris played a vital role in the core team for a Digital transformation project. His expertise lies in scaling agile practices using frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Nexus, and LESS. Andris is also pursuing professional coaching and mentorship, further developing his skills and assisting others in their growth...2024-02-0520 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #5 with Janis KoselevsJanis Koselevs is an IT professional with over 20 years of experience. He is passionate about business web solution development and has a strong focus on frontend, UX and business goals. Started his career as self taught freelancer, worked for local small and medium media agencies until joined international IT & consulting corporation, where he has spent more than 12 years in multiple roles, including business unit lead. He has been trained by some amazing local and international coaches in various topics including UX, Design Thinking, leadership, and business management.
He is doing occasional podcast, occasional talks, occasional consulting for non profits...2023-12-0306 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #4 with Guntis KalninsGuntis Kalnins for 25 years is a manager, business developer, consultant, founder, mentor in businesses which are digital and tech oriented by nature. With profound understanding of tech and business, Guntis is focusing on people, helping them to succeed and reach their goals. Human touch in a digital world.2023-12-0312 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #3 with Anita Gaile, PhDEpisode #3 - Anita Gaile will give you professional advice on how to live a better life.2023-08-2604 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #2 with Andrey AdamovichEpisode #2 - Andrey Adamovich will tell you about the life of a consultant and what makes him great at it.2023-07-3104 min
Riga Tech CastEpisode #1 with Uldis Karlovs-KarlovskisIn the very first episode, you'll find the host Uldis interviewing his very first guest - himself!2023-06-0405 min
Riga Tech CastRiga Tech Cast (Trailer)2023-06-0300 min
CallumConnects PodcastUldis Karlovs-Karlovskis - My biggest hurdle as an entrepreneur.Some people call Uldis the "Father of Latvia DevOps" which is absolutely overrated. But there must be some reason. Website: https://devops.lv/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uldiskarlovskarlovskis/ CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome entrepreneurial inspiration. Hear from many different entrepreneurs in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world! Every entrepreneur featured has been recommended by one of our previous guests. www.CallumLaing...2023-05-0202 min