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“The future of sales is to serve, not sell. Generative AI gives us guidance that's so personal and precise, we're always presenting the most relevant solutions — no pushing required.” — Marcus Chan. Today, I am excited for my guest and me to discuss how AI-powered commercial intelligence can transform sales by providing actionable insights that enhance conversions and boost customer retention. We will explore practical strategies for leveraging AI to optimize the sales pipeline, personalize customer engagement, and make data-driven decisions that elevate revenue and streamline sales operations. You will see how AI can be a game-changer for sustainable sales growth and a competitive advantage in today's market.   YouTube: https://youtu.be/h6OFdg9VwxQ   About David DeWolf: David is the founder and CEO of Knownwell, specializing in AI-powered commercial intelligence solutions. With over 16 years of leadership at 3Pillar Global, David grew the company to more than 2,000 workers and made the Inc. 5000 list ten times. He now leads Knownwell, where he empowers businesses to harness AI for smarter decision-making, optimized sales strategies, and sustainable growth, transforming how organizations operate in today's competitive landscape.   How to Get In Touch with  David DeWolf: Email: mailto:knownwell@knownwell.com Website:   https://knownwell.com/ Free Gift - 3 months free: Knownwell.com/demo     Stalk me online! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman   Subscribe to the Changing the Sales Game Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes post every week - listen to Connie dive into new sales and business topics or problems you may have in your business.

Have you ever had a conversation and you start to think about what you are about to say instead of listening to the other person? In this week's episode, Bradley James Davies, author of Next Level Listening: How to Listen Like Your Life Depends on It. Because it Does, shares key insights on listening as a transformative tool—not just for leaders, but for anyone looking to strengthen connections at work and at home. With practical tips to elevate your listening game, this conversation reveals why listening might just be the most underrated skill that can truly change lives. About Bradley James Davies: Award-winning, best-selling author and speaker with over 25 years of corporate and nonprofit leadership experience, Bradley James Davies' clients span all sectors, from technology and entertainment to government and education, and all levels of leadership, from rising stars to c-suite veterans. As an ICF-certified (PCC) leadership coach trained at Georgetown University, Davies has partnered with leaders from companies, schools, and organizations such as Delta Airlines, Harvard Business School, Victoria's Secret, Kent Denver School, Boise Cascade, Kimball Union Academy, Rocket Lab, Gentherm, 3Pillar Global, Milton Academy, Norfolk Southern, and the United States Army. By blending a lighthearted style with a keen ability to get to the heart of the matter and the confidence to compassionately challenge when needed, Davies' approach helps leaders expand their self-awareness, leverage their strengths, improve their listening skills, prioritize their wellness, and optimize life both at work and at home. A strategic listening expert and dedicated leadership wellness practitioner, Davies speaks and facilitates workshops on “Next Level Listening,” “Next Level Leadership,” and “Next Level Wellness.”  Davies' first book, School Leadership from A to Z: How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way, is about the ups, downs, and all-arounds of school life and leadership.  Born and raised in Minnesota, Davies calls Crested Butte, Colorado and Madrid, Spain home. Follow Bradley James Davies: Website: www.bradleyjamesdavies.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradley.james.davies/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradley.james.davies  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyjamesdavies/  ...

Dive into a conversation with Theresa, a dynamic HR leader at Three Pillar Global, on this episode of HR Visionaries. Theresa shares her unexpected journey from banking to spearheading HR initiatives, creating impactful digital products along the way. Learn how she connects with diverse teams across the globe, from India to Romania, fostering an inclusive culture that values every voice. Discover how Theresa leverages AI to enhance communication and inclusivity in a remote-first environment. Get inspired by her approach to personal career development and her passion for helping others find their path. This episode is packed with insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of work, offering valuable lessons for anyone looking to navigate the ever-evolving HR landscape. More about Theresa and 3Pillar Global: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresagraff/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3pillar-global/ https://www.3pillarglobal.com/ hyrd: https://hyrd.ai/ https://www.instagram.com/gethyrd/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/gethyrd/ https://www.facebook.com/gethyrd/ https://twitter.com/gethyrd CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCAST!!! get hyrd Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@gethyrd https://open.spotify.com/show/2OHMNxXljWpKs1hU5eDqm2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-hyrd/id1621089768 https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/d9924d00-9a8d-4882-9b27-b2f4d7fa9e2e/get-hyrd

David DeWolf is the Founder & CEO of Knownwell. David founded and served as CEO of 3Pillar Global, a digital product development organization that grew every year under his leadership. 3Pillar was named on the Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, ten separate times. David oversaw the company's sale to private equity companies while he served as CEO, twice. David is an angel investor, backing companies and leaders who have visions for companies that can change the world. He's also an active and sought-after board member for high-growth tech companies, and is currently a board member for 2X, Capango, and his alma mater, the Franciscan University of Steubenville. When not building or investing in technology companies, David enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his wife, Teresa, and their 8 children.     What You'll Learn ●      How AI can be used to improve the workspace. ●      How to balance the fear and embracing of AI. ●      How to leverage AI to make better decisions. ●      How to get AI to ‘listen in' to the bigger picture.   Timestamps ·       [04:31] Getting into the AI space. ·       [12:13] The democratization of AI. ·       [17:49] An AI use case. ·       [21:37] Finding balance. ·       [29:25] Leveraging AI to make decisions. ·       [34:20] Getting AI to ‘listen in' to the bigger picture. ·       [40:34] David's advice.   Memorable Quotes ·       “Artificial intelligence is the biggest, most powerful invention that has ever hit us as humanity.” - David DeWolf [06:07] ·       “More than anything, jobs are going to change.” – David DeWolf [28:57]   Websites David DeWolf. daviddewolf.com. knownwell.com.

In 2022, Heather Combs was appointed CEO of StraighterLine, one of edtech's fastest growing companies and the leading provider of high-quality, affordable, online courses that helps learners earn college credit and meet their professional goals. Heather has led the company through its first acquisition of ChildCare Education Institute, one of the largest online training providers for early childhood education professionals. This acquisition is the company's first step to significantly expand its course offerings and grow the company.Heather brings more than two decades of experience in scaling high-growth companies. Before StraighterLine, she served as chief commercial officer and chief operations officer of the digital product development company 3Pillar Global, where she led operations, marketing, and strategic growth initiatives. Before 3Pillar, she led revenue strategy and product management as the chief business development officer at the HR Certification Institute, was the chief sales officer at Hanover Research, and spent 13 years at Corporate Executive Board, business advisory firm that was acquired by Gartner in 2017.Heather was named a  2018 “female disrupter” of the software development world by Medium and is dedicated to women in leadership. She is a founding member of Chief, a network to connect and support women executive leaders, and a member of the advisory council for STEM for HER, an organization that empowers girls and young women to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.StraighterLine provides high quality, low cost online courses that prepare students for success. StraighterLine combines a $99 a month course subscription with guaranteed credit pathways to accredited degree programs to save up to 60% on the total cost of a degree. Recommended Resources:Using ROI for Strategic Planning of Online Education by Kathleen Ives and Debroah SeymourWhat We're Reading by Whiteboard AdvisorsJeff Selingo booksEdTech Thoughts by Matthew TowerOther Notes:StraighterLine gets to the point where they can offer "courses for credit" not "accredited courses". Technically their courses are not "accredited" but they transfer for college credit at accredited institutions.

If you're new to our show, each of the previous 12 seasons have had a different theme, a different format, and a different approach to unpacking and dissecting both individual and organizational performance.These Rewind episodes take a look back at some my favorite shows in case you missed them the first time around… or in case you'd like to give them a second listen.I hope you enjoy, and more importantly, I hope this Rewind episode helps you Raise Your Game!In this episode I am joined by my friend David DeWolf, the President and CEO of 3Pillar Global and the best-selling author of The Product Mindset. David and I unpacked a story about the first and only time I ran a marathon… and how the lesson I learned about not allowing negative self-talk to undermined you directly applies to business leadership. You'll hear this story as I performed it in studio.What makes the best the best? Ultimately the best are where they are because of the mindset, habits, and rituals they have—both in their respective “arenas,” but also in private, during the unseen hours. Success isn't something that happens to you. It's something you attract and you create. Successful people do the little things better than everyone else because they know all the big things arise from them. The highest performers in all walks of life have taken full ownership. They got to where they are and have stayed there because they have chosen to establish, tweak and repeat positive habits. They understand that you can't be selective when it comes to excellence, that how we do anything is how we do everything.Sustain Your Game teaches you how to bring your A game to every area of your life. With advice from top CEOs, journalists, social scientists, and more, you'll learn the framework for how to beat stress, stagnation, and burnout. Sustain Your Game will help you be the best in your arena, wherever that may be.Sustain Your Game if available now at http://www.SustainYourGameBook.comPlease make sure to join the conversations at @AlanSteinJr on all major social platforms, go to AlanSteinJr.com to subscribe to my Game Changer monthly emails.Additionally, you can order the audiobook of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best at http://www.Audible.com or wherever audiobooks are sold. You can also order paperback or hard copies, for you or your entire team or organization, at http://www.RaiseYourGameBook.com. I've been in the lab the past several months reorganizing and revamping my content. The result? Four standalone keynote programs that address four separate audiences:INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR GAME)LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE (RAISE THEIR GAME)ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE OUR GAME)SALES PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR SALES)For more information on each program, please visit AlanSteinJr.com or reach out directly to Michelle Joyce (my amazing Director of Events): Michelle@MichelleJoyce.com or 704.965.2339

If you're new to our show, each of the previous 12 seasons have had a different theme, a different format, and a different approach to unpacking and dissecting both individual and organizational performance.These Rewind episodes take a look back at some my favorite shows in case you missed them the first time around… or in case you'd like to give them a second listen.I hope you enjoy, and more importantly, I hope this Rewind episode helps you Raise Your Game!In this episode I am joined by my friend David DeWolf, the President and CEO of 3Pillar Global and the best-selling author of The Product Mindset. David and I took a deeper dive into a story about former DeMatha point guard James Robinson… and how the lesson I learned about bouncing back directly applies to business leadership. You'll hear this story as I performed it in studio.What makes the best the best? Ultimately the best are where they are because of the mindset, habits, and rituals they have—both in their respective “arenas,” but also in private, during the unseen hours. Success isn't something that happens to you. It's something you attract and you create. Successful people do the little things better than everyone else because they know all the big things arise from them. The highest performers in all walks of life have taken full ownership. They got to where they are and have stayed there because they have chosen to establish, tweak and repeat positive habits. They understand that you can't be selective when it comes to excellence, that how we do anything is how we do everything.Sustain Your Game teaches you how to bring your A game to every area of your life. With advice from top CEOs, journalists, social scientists, and more, you'll learn the framework for how to beat stress, stagnation, and burnout. Sustain Your Game will help you be the best in your arena, wherever that may be.Sustain Your Game if available now at http://www.SustainYourGameBook.comPlease make sure to join the conversations at @AlanSteinJr on all major social platforms, go to AlanSteinJr.com to subscribe to my Game Changer monthly emails.Additionally, you can order the audiobook of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best at http://www.Audible.com or wherever audiobooks are sold. You can also order paperback or hard copies, for you or your entire team or organization, at http://www.RaiseYourGameBook.com. I've been in the lab the past several months reorganizing and revamping my content. The result? Four standalone keynote programs that address four separate audiences:INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR GAME)LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE (RAISE THEIR GAME)ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE OUR GAME)SALES PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR SALES)For more information on each program, please visit AlanSteinJr.com or reach out directly to Michelle Joyce (my amazing Director of Events): Michelle@MichelleJoyce.com or 704.965.2339

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David DeWolf. David DeWolf is the Founder, President, and CEO of 3Pillar Global, a digital product development services organization building breakthrough software products that power digital businesses. He is also an Amazon best-selling author of The Product Mindset: Succeed in the Digital Economy by Changing the Way Your Organization Thinks. David DeWolf's leadership at 3Pillar has been honored by numerous awards, including The Software Report's Top 50 Tech Services CEOs, SmartCEO Magazine's Future 50, Washington DC's 40 Under 40, and Virginia's Fantastic 50. In this conversation, David DeWolf shares why he decided to start 3Pillar Global and how he has continued to grow as a CEO as the organization has grown. He also shares the principled leadership practices which have helped the organization stay aligned over the years. Finally, David DeWolf talks about the challenges and opportunities as organizations navigate the changing landscape of work and collaboration.Connect with David DeWolfDavid DeWolf WebsiteDavid DeWolf on LinkedIn The Evolving Leader Podcast 3Pillar Global Website Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:https://www.partneringleadership.com/

If you're new to our show, each of the previous 12 seasons have had a different theme, a different format, and a different approach to unpacking and dissecting both individual and organizational performance.These Rewind episodes take a look back at some my favorite shows in case you missed them the first time around… or in case you'd like to give them a second listen.I hope you enjoy, and more importantly, I hope this Rewind episode helps you Raise Your Game!In this episode I am joined by David DeWolf, the President and CEO of 3Pillar Global and the best-selling author of The Product Mindset: Succeed in the Digital Economy by Changing the Way Your Organization Thinks. David is one of the most prolific business leaders I've ever met. David and I dissect and discuss my signature story of the first time I had a conversation with Coach K and why the little things make a big difference and how this directly applies to leadership. You'll hear this story from when it was performed on stage during one of my 2019 keynotes.What makes the best the best? Ultimately the best are where they are because of the mindset, habits, and rituals they have—both in their respective “arenas,” but also in private, during the unseen hours. Success isn't something that happens to you. It's something you attract and you create. Successful people do the little things better than everyone else because they know all the big things arise from them. The highest performers in all walks of life have taken full ownership. They got to where they are and have stayed there because they have chosen to establish, tweak and repeat positive habits. They understand that you can't be selective when it comes to excellence, that how we do anything is how we do everything.Sustain Your Game teaches you how to bring your A game to every area of your life. With advice from top CEOs, journalists, social scientists, and more, you'll learn the framework for how to beat stress, stagnation, and burnout. Sustain Your Game will help you be the best in your arena, wherever that may be.Sustain Your Game if available now at http://www.SustainYourGameBook.comPlease make sure to join the conversations at @AlanSteinJr on all major social platforms, go to AlanSteinJr.com to subscribe to my Game Changer monthly emails.Additionally, you can order the audiobook of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best at http://www.Audible.com or wherever audiobooks are sold. You can also order paperback or hard copies, for you or your entire team or organization, at http://www.RaiseYourGameBook.com. I've been in the lab the past several months reorganizing and revamping my content. The result? Four standalone keynote programs that address four separate audiences:INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR GAME)LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE (RAISE THEIR GAME)ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE OUR GAME)SALES PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR SALES)For more information on each program, please visit AlanSteinJr.com or reach out directly to Michelle Joyce (my amazing Director of Events): Michelle@MichelleJoyce.com or 704.965.2339

If you're new to our show, each of the previous 12 seasons have had a different theme, a different format, and a different approach to unpacking and dissecting both individual and organizational performance.These Rewind episodes take a look back at some my favorite shows in case you missed them the first time around… or in case you'd like to give them a second listen.I hope you enjoy, and more importantly, I hope this Rewind episode helps you Raise Your Game!In this episode I am joined by David DeWolf, the President and CEO of 3Pillar Global and the best-selling author of The Product Mindset: Succeed in the Digital Economy by Changing the Way Your Organization Thinks. David is one of the most prolific business leaders I've ever met. David and I dissect and discuss my signature story of the first time I saw Kobe Bryant work out and why the best of the best never getting bored with the basics and how this directly applies to leadership. You'll hear this story from when it was performed on stage during one of my 2019 keynotes.What makes the best the best? Ultimately the best are where they are because of the mindset, habits, and rituals they have—both in their respective “arenas,” but also in private, during the unseen hours. Success isn't something that happens to you. It's something you attract and you create. Successful people do the little things better than everyone else because they know all the big things arise from them. The highest performers in all walks of life have taken full ownership. They got to where they are and have stayed there because they have chosen to establish, tweak and repeat positive habits. They understand that you can't be selective when it comes to excellence, that how we do anything is how we do everything.Sustain Your Game teaches you how to bring your A game to every area of your life. With advice from top CEOs, journalists, social scientists, and more, you'll learn the framework for how to beat stress, stagnation, and burnout. Sustain Your Game will help you be the best in your arena, wherever that may be.Sustain Your Game if available now at http://www.SustainYourGameBook.comPlease make sure to join the conversations at @AlanSteinJr on all major social platforms, go to AlanSteinJr.com to subscribe to my Game Changer monthly emails.Additionally, you can order the audiobook of Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best at http://www.Audible.com or wherever audiobooks are sold. You can also order paperback or hard copies, for you or your entire team or organization, at http://www.RaiseYourGameBook.com. I've been in the lab the past several months reorganizing and revamping my content. The result? Four standalone keynote programs that address four separate audiences:INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR GAME)LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE (RAISE THEIR GAME)ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (RAISE OUR GAME)SALES PERFORMANCE (RAISE YOUR SALES)For more information on each program, please visit AlanSteinJr.com or reach out directly to Michelle Joyce (my amazing Director of Events): Michelle@MichelleJoyce.com or 704.965.2339

Today we're talking to David DeWolf, President and Chief Executive Officer of 3Pillar Global; and we discuss the rapid acceleration of technology; the concept of work-life integration instead of balance; and the volatility of the modern day economy. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Summary:This week on How to Win: David DeWolf, President and CEO of 3Pillar Global, a software product development company. 3Pillar Global was founded in 2006 and now has over 2000 employees with annual revenue of over $100M. In this episode, we discuss going beyond a great product offering, why leaders should regularly reinvent themselves, and why scaling company culture is key to successful growth. I weigh in on innovating for customer value, why you should always be generous with your knowledge, and why success depends on being clear when it comes to your obstacles.Key Points: How David created his own software product niche based on client satisfaction (01:04) I share my thoughts on innovating for customer value with a quote from Nest's Tony Fadell (03:17) David breaks down the problem of commoditization in software development and how 3Pillar Global sets itself apart (07:19) I discuss what makes a great product team with a quote from the Silicon Valley Product Group's Marty Cagan (09:03) How 3Pillar Global communicates its market niche (10:22) I stress why you should always be generous with your knowledge with a quote from Seamless.AI's Brandon Bornancin (12:27) David talks about some of the strategic trade-offs that 3Pillar Global has made (15:58) I explain why to be successful, you need to understand your obstacles (17:40) David discusses how he managed to scale to over 2000 employees (18:47) I weigh in on hiring people that can solve your business's problems with a quote from Scaling Up's Verne Harnish (21:03) How David has positioned himself and 3Pillar Global as thought leaders (23:52) Wrap up (27:44) Mentioned:David DeWolf LinkedInDavid DeWolf Bio3Pillar Global Website3Pillar Global LinkedInTony Fadell TwitterDavid DeWolf and Jessica S. Hall's The Product MindsetMarty Cagan TwitterCES WebsiteFocus-fueled growth with Seamless.AI's Brandon BornancinVerne Harnish TwitterMy Links:TwitterLinkedInWebsiteWynterSpeeroCXL

A common misconception regarding sales teams is that they ignore rejections and try to sell at any cost. But, modern-day and high-quality sales departments don't fear rejection. Instead of trying to sell, they focus on understanding the client's needs and challenges and demonstrate that they are trustworthy partners.If you aspire to have such a sales team, you need a leader who understands that employees need to pause and take a breath to perform well and deliver the desired results. You also want your employees to be courageous. In this episode of Taking the Lead, our host Christina Brady welcomes Kim Mirazimi, Senior VP, Commercial Sector at 3Pillar Global. Kim and Christina discuss courage in the workplace. Kim explains that being courageous means being intentional, well-prepared, and curious. She also reminds us that we are humans and encourages everyone, especially those in sales, to not be afraid of asking questions and admit that they are wrong. It is the only path, Kim says, to professional growth. 

Acquisitions are an important, potentially vital tool that evolving leaders may well need to use at some point in their leadership journey. Along with acquisitions, however, come an entirely new set of leadership challenges. Think of the acquisition as the wedding day, and "real life" as everything that follows. David DeWolf talks with Dan Henderson, 3Pillar Global's Head of Corporate Development and M&A, about how acquisitions can fuel a company's growth and what to look out for when considering acquisitions. Among the topics David and Dan discuss on this episode are why: You should never fall in love with the deal when looking at acquisition targets One criterion when considering acquisition targets should be the strength of the culture the leaders have created It has never been more true or applicable that the world is flat Leaders should look for complementary cultures that can mesh well with their company's existing culture Prior to 3Pillar, Dan's roles included serving as Investment Director at https://www.virginiaipc.org/vvp (CIT GAP Funds), where he managed a portfolio of investments in high-growth tech and life-sciences companies based in VA. The 26 companies in his portfolio represented hundreds of millions of dollars in combined enterprise value. You can watch the https://youtu.be/sYVfqELiSRg (full conversation with Dan Henderson on YouTube).

For any leader of a growing company, there comes a time when cultivating your culture through osmosis just doesn't cut it any more. Whether it's because you're adding more team members, expanding to new locations, or a combination of both, there will come a time when you have to be purposeful and intentional about what kind of culture you want your organization to have. David DeWolf and 3Pillar's Chief People Officer, Jamie Whitacre, discuss some of the ways they've worked to carefully craft and scale 3Pillar's culture as the company has grown to 2500 team members in 9 countries. Just a few of the topics David and Jamie cover are: Why ensuring there's a shared understanding of expectations throughout an organization is a must The importance of frequent communication that recognizes and rewards those who actively live your values How 3Pillar's attention to culture pre-pandemic has helped the company accelerate its growth trajectory during the pandemic David and Jamie also take time to discuss Jamie's own evolution as a leader. Today, she is 3Pillar Global's Chief People Officer. Twelve and a half years ago, she joined 3Pillar in an Accounting role as her first job out of James Madison. She quickly switched to Talent, and Jamie has repeatedly risen through the ranks at 3Pillar in no small part because she understands the important role culture plays in attracting and retaining some of the best talent in the world. You can watch the https://youtu.be/EZUms0NYG_E (full conversation with Jamie Whitacre on YouTube).

This week on Privacy Please, we recorded a special episode on Privacy day (January 28th) with our fantastic guest and new friend, Christopher Hansen, SVP, Communication, Media and Technology Portfolio at 3Pillar Global. Main Topics:  We talk about his background and how he got into this industry, the death of the cookie, and how COVID has rapidly increased innovation among tech companies.

We've assembled some of the sharpest minds from 3Pillar Global for a discussion of everything to expect in the marketplace in 2022. What trends are we currently watching and what should we be looking out for as the year rolls on? Making up our panel are Scott Varho (Vice President of Product Development), Margaret Irons (Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications), Jamie Whitacre (Chief People Officer), and Kim Mirazimi (Senior Vice President of the Commercial Services Portfolio). Between them, you couldn't ask for a more qualified group to explore where we're headed. First, we look at the takeaways that leaders need to be aware of when it comes to product design and development. Then, we move into the three major differentiators of 3Pillar.  Other topics include working from home, how to get messaging effectively out into the marketplace, data collection, and the increasingly digital landscape businesses and their leaders must traverse on the way to employee wellness.    Resources: Scott Varho on LinkedIn Margaret Irons on LinkedIn Jamie Whitacre on LinkedIn Kim Mirazimi on LinkedIn   Learn more and get the full show notes at: 3PillarGlobal.com

Read the complete transcript on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. KIM's TIP: "It's okay to fail and fail fast but learn from it. Improve from it, iterate on it, iterate your process, iterate your style. We're all very stylistic in what we do as sales professionals and sales leaders. Last year was a year of resilience, this year is also going to be a year of resilience and that's a key theme in my team, and we see in the market. Grow your clients and yourself through trust, and that's how you're going to grow your success as a sales professional and elevate your game." JEREMY'S TIP: "Be a problem solver. In your first conversation, ask that customer, “Give me a project, give me a task,” nothing relatable to having to sell something to solve that problem. Literally, ask for a task, come back and do it better and faster than anyone else and you will automatically earn the right to ask for the next thing, have a seat at the table, and you'll be making a lot of friends when you deliver on that as well."

Your host, Heidi Solomon-Orlick talks with Jennifer Ives of 3 Pillar Global. Jennifer Ives is the Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships for 3Pillar Global. She is a seasoned business leader with more than 20 years of experience leading teams, crafting revenue-generating business strategies and generating double-digit growth results at technology and information services companies around the world, ranging in size from venture-backed startups to Fortune 500 companies. To learn more about Jennifer's work, visit https://www.3pillarglobal.com/If you'd like to be guest on GirlzWhoSell Spotlight, click HERE

Join the exclusive Institute for Excellence in Sales. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. RITA'S TIP: "Being able to share what you're actually doing to promote women within your company is an important step. That's one thing that I would recommend for companies that are trying to be more open about that. One thing that I've promoted even in our own company is diversity. There's a lot of women in leadership that are white, expanding that to include women of color and really showing people that you're doing these things and it's not just talk. I think that's really key." RACHEL'S TIP: "Just start talking to people. Ask them one on one, what should I do? If you do that they're much more likely to reach out a hand to you and help you along. If you're in a company and you want to move up or you want to move in a different direction, just let your manager know or let the manager of that department know. Say, "This is what I want to do. Here's where I am now. What do I need to do to get where I want to go and can you help me? That makes the difference."      

I've driven my career with the mindset of don't Put Blinders On…You should never come out of the other side of a challenge not having changed for the better - Jennifer Ives.   Jennifer Ives is a Global Digital Transformation Executive, named Top 50 Women in SaaS by The Software Report, and Founding Member at CHIEF.  She current leads global partnerships and Alliances with 3pillar global and is a member of the Advisory board of The Mentor Method and is an advisor with the Tandem Innovation Alliance.   Topics Discussed Starting technical / Geospatial Engineering The power of Mentors / Accidental Mentorship Saying Yes to Opportunities Learning from the Start Up Journey Pain Points – Big Headaches vs Little Headaches Setting an example as a parent Lessons learned from her father Imposter Syndrome / Growth Moments Public Speaking Techniques Lessons learned from Competitive swimming Follow Us on Facebook Follow Our Host on LinkedIn Follow Us on Instagram Join our Newsletter & Meet the Guest

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Jennifer Ives, Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships & Alliances at 3Pillar Global, Dion Hinchliffe, VP & Principal Analyst at Constellation Research and Jon Reed, Cofounder at Diginomica. DisrupTV is a weekly Web series with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

Heather Combs and Jennifer Ives were set up on a blind friend date 8 years ago and became fast friends who have now twice been colleagues. Today, they work as Chief Commercial Officer and SVP of Global Partnerships at 3Pillar. Through their EmpowerHER initiative, they are on a mission to "pave a path forward" for women leaders in the tech industry.Heather and Jennifer's four leadership principles are:Leading with empathyYou always have something to giveDon't compromise on principlesShow others how its doneThe Dreammakers enjoyed a  glass of wine while they talked: Lucien Crochet Croix du Roy Sancerre 2018. It's a beautiful, crisp wine that highlights the terroir and granite of the region. Better yet, there's a wonderful story behind it. Lucien Crochet brought together the estates of his father and father in law so it's a fusion of two different wineries and regions. Lucien was also a pioneer of bottling Sancerres and taking them to Paris.Other show notes:3Pillar Global - driving business outcomes through product developmentHeather's wake-up song is Justin Timberlake's Can't Stop the feeling; Jennifer's is anything by The Bleachers What Got You Here Won't Get you There is Heather's book recommendation for her 19-year-old-self; Jennifer recommends The Myth of the Nice GirlHeather recommends the Schramsberg Brut Rose 2017 to complement the cherry blossoms in full bloom; Jennifer's wine is Domaine Laporte Sancerre Le Rochoy. She could sip it on patios all year longFollow Neha on LinkedIn and @nehasfFollow Heather on LinkedIn and @heatherdcombsFollow Jennifer on LinkedIn and @iamJivesFollow @Contentstack

Heather Combs is a fantastic storyteller, mentor, and business leader. She takes us through her journey of learning to lean into Yes and working through the fear of uncertainty. Going from Capitol Hill to now leading a company of more than 1,600 at 3Pilllar Global she continues to learn along the way and champions the idea that “if we’re not making mistakes, we’re not trying hard enough”   Tune in and share the message!

In this episode we talk with Margaret Irons, Vice President of Marketing at 3Pillar Global. Margaret is fresh off of her maternity leave - she came back to 3Pillar after a big round of investment, had hired several new folks in sales and marketing - and oh, by the way, a global pandemic - so we talk to her about how she’s settling in, her advice for young marketers, and how she’s prepping her team for riding the wave of intense growth.

Founder and CEO of 3Pillar Global, David DeWolf, discusses the three pillars that make up a successful CEO, why the rise of the scrappy entrepreneur to corporate CEO is a trying transition, and the importance of work-life integration during work-from-home orders. --- You can subscribe to our weekly newsletter at mission.org and find us on the socials at @TheMissionHQ. 

In this week's episode we sit down with Heather Combs, CRO at 3Pillar Global. Heather was named Member of the Year by the Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES) in 2019 and is on the IES Executive Leadership Advisory Board. She has been named among the Top 25 Women Leaders in Tech Services and Consulting of 2019 by The Software Report, and has been published in Fox Business News. Show Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherdcombs/

Today we are talking to Jess Hall and Scott Varho from 3pillar Global. And we discuss their new podcast “The Innovation Engine”, why building products is a deeply human experience, and how language can be an unconscious indicator of team behavior. Stay tuned after the podcast for a quick preview of their new podcast “The Innovation Engine” All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

We feature interviews with best-selling authors and innovation experts from around the world. We focus on corporate innovation through the lenses of leadership, company culture, and emerging trends and technologies. Recorded & produced by 3Pillar Global, a product lifecycle management and software development company based in Fairfax, VA, with offices around the world.

We're continuing our series about transformation and turnaround with an episode focusing on how you can get engineering and the business to better understand each other and better solve problems, including how to deal with some nasty technical debt. Our guest also has some thoughts about microservices, a technical transformation strategy that's still gaining popularity — but probably shouldn't be. Joining us is Daniel Greene, VP of Engineering at X-Mode. Dan has 22 years of software development experience with everything from big data analysis to cloud computing, including some time at 3Pillar Global working on product architecture. Dan offers a unique combination of strategic and tactical, and in this episode, he shares some valuable insights learned from tackling real-life transformation problems.   Resources: Xmode.io LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danielngreene   Learn more and get the full show notes at: 3PillarGlobal.com

Ep 32: Randy welcomes Heather Combs to the podcast to further discuss, Where are the Women in Sales Leadership? Heather Combs is Chief Revenue Officer for 3Pillar Global, a digital product development services organization. She oversees marketing, business development, and operations for the over 900-person multinational company. They discuss mindset, opportunity and how the role of women in sales is changing.

Jennifer Ives is the Senior Vice President of Technology at 3Pillar Global, an 8-time Inc. 500/5000 company. Jennifer leads high performing teams to devise and implement innovative digital products for companies like PBS, Equinox, and Capital One. Jennifer has decades of experience crafting growth and market strategies for private companies, high growth start-ups, and government entities.  Before joining 3Pillar Global, Jennifer was SVP at the Top Employers Institute, where she leveraged HR data and built products to guide Fortune 500 C-suite executives to create world class employee conditions. An advocate for women in technology and diversity in the workforce, Jennifer is a frequent speaker and panelist and has been featured on numerous podcasts including ​What’s Working in Washington, Sales Game Changers, and ​The Business Blast. In addition to speaking engagements, Jennifer is a sought after mentor and advisor for tech founders throughout the United States. 

On this special edition of the Innovation Engine Podcast, David DeWolf, Founder and CEO of 3Pillar Global, and Jessica Hall, 3Pillar's Vice President of Product Strategy and Design, discuss their new book, The Product Mindset: Succeed in the Digital Economy by Changing the Way Your Organization Thinks.   During our discussion, we'll unpack the key characteristics of successful digital products and the three core principles that drive their creation: minimizing time to value, solving for need, and excelling at change. We'll also talk about the challenge of an antiquated IT mindset and how leaders can embrace company-wide thinking that leads to great products and thriving businesses.   We are also joined by Shawn DuBravac, Founder and President at Avrio Institute and author of the New York Times bestseller Digital Destiny, who will moderate the discussion.   Resources: Learn more about The Product Mindset at productmindset.com Connect with Shawn at shawndubravac.com Digital Destiny: How the New Age of Data Will Transform the Way We Work, Live, and Communicate by Shawn DuBravac Learn more and get the full show notes at: 3PillarGlobal.com

Today we are talking to David DeWolf and Jessica Hall, the CEO and VP of Product Strategy at 3Pillar Global. And we discuss topics from their forthcoming book The Product Mindset, changes you can make to function at maximum capacity and why leadership is not a privilege, it’s a responsibility. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Heather Combs is the Chief Revenue Officer for 3Pillar Global, an Inc. 5000 developer of client-facing web and mobile applications. She oversees marketing, business development and operations for the nearly 1000-person multinational company, creating the revenue acceleration strategies that drive 3Pillar’s continued double-digit growth. Heather has been named one of Software Report’s Top Female Tech Services Leaders and Member of the Year by the Institute for Excellence in Sales.

Read the complete transcript on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. HEATHER'S FINAL TIP TO EMERGING SALES LEADERS: "Continue to learn, grow, evolve and improve every day and so will you. Find the places that you're willing to learn to work hard, to continue to get better. Just keep on working at it and enjoy the journey." Heather Combs is the Chief Revenue Officer for 3Pillar Global and is passionate about the role that women play in leadership and sales. If you recognize her name, we previously interviewed Heather on her career journey in sales and sales leadership. You can find that episode at here. The Institute for Excellence in Sales will be holding its second Women in Sales Leadership Forum starting on October 11. We wanted to take this opportunity to talk to Heather about some of the opportunities facing women in sales and some ways that they can direct their career. Find Heather on LinkedIn!

Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. JENNIFER'S FINAL TIP TO EMERGING SALES LEADERS: "Don't put blinders on. There have been so many opportunities that have opened up for me that if I had put blinders on and said - No, this is my path, this is what I'm going to do for a certain amount of time - I would have missed out on." Jennifer Ives is the Senior VP of Client Relationships at 3Pillar Global. Prior to coming over to 3Pillar Global she held sales leadership positions at LiveSafe, Top Employers Institute, and Arlington Economic Development. Find Jennifer on LinkedIn!

Jessica Hall is the VP of product strategy and design at 3Pillar Global, and today we are going to talk about something that made a bunch of news a couple of months ago – the Accenture/Hertz case, where Hertz paid a bunch of money (like $32M) and got nothing. With some time since the story […] The post Jessica Hall & 3Pillar Global appeared first on How I Built It.

David DeWolf, CEO of 3Pillar Global, discusses his new book, The Product Mindset, and how best to tackle being a product-based company, even in the government sector.

David is the founder and CEO of 3Pillar Global. In this role he has guided 3Pillar to a leadership position within the Product Development Services sector, establishing 3Pillar as the go-to-innovator for content and data rich companies looking to grow revenue and customer engagement through digital revenue streams and software products. He is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship and principled leadership regularly on these topics at daviddewolf.com. He is an active member of the business and technology communities in Northern Virginia and is an Active Angel investor. He serves on the Board of Trustees of the Franciscan University and as a director of a handful of technology startups. Learn more at http://daviddewolf.com/ Specialties: Technology Startups, High Growth Companies, Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategic Initiatives, Business Development

For most of us who have led product teams, scaling the team as you grow brings unique challenges. It’s a good problem to have, as they say. It means the organization and products are growing, but we must be diligent as we scale to maintain process consistency, product quality and team culture. While speed is important when you need more resources… skillset, mindset and cultural fit are of utmost importance and simply can’t be short-changed in the process. So it takes diligence, patience and planning.

Listen to Part 2 of The Daily Drive podcast with David DeWolf of 3Pillar Global. The Daily Drive is a podcast for entrepreneurs, marketers, sales people, leaders and any person seeking success.

Listen to Part 1 of The Daily Drive podcast with David DeWolf of 3Pillar Global. The Daily Drive is a podcast for entrepreneurs, marketers, sales people, leaders and any person seeking success.

On this episode of The Innovation Engine, we take a look back at the year's biggest consumer technology show, CES, which just wrapped in Las Vegas. Among the topics we cover are whether AI lived up to the massive hype at this year's show; why Allstate's CEO's says “mobility is the new transportation” and data is Allstate's key differentiator; and why podcasting – yes, podcasting! – is poised to make a big splash in 2019. We also get the latest from David on his upcoming book, The Product Mindset, to get the Cliff's Notes recap of the book and when it will be hitting bookshelves.   Joining us to talk about all that and more is returning guest David DeWolf, the founder and CEO of 3Pillar Global. Resources: Learn more at https://www.3pillarglobal.com/team-member/david-dewolf Connect with David: Twitter | LinkedIn Read: “WHAT'S NEXT IN AI? THE ONE THING I'M LOOKING FOR AT CES 2019” Learn more and get the full show notes at: 3PillarGlobal.com

On this episode, David DeWolf and Jonathan Rivers join us to share an overview of all of the news that was fit to print at this year's Fortune BrainstormTech Conference. We discuss what the prevailing wisdom was in Aspen when it comes to artificial intelligence, how the gig economy is driving a wave of acquisitions and the two-way street of innovation some of those acquisitions have opened up, and what you can expect from an upcoming book called The Product Mindset.  David DeWolf, the Founder and CEO of 3Pillar Global, lives at the intersection of business, technology, and leadership. After starting 3Pillar almost by accident at the age of 26, he has grown the company to nearly 1000 employees around the globe. 3Pillar has won numerous awards for rapid growth, including being recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. for seven of the last eight years. Jonathan Rivers is the CTO at 3Pillar. He leads our product and engineering teams, which include more than 750 software engineers, product consultants, product managers, quality assurance, and user experience professionals. Prior to joining 3Pillar, Jonathan was the interim CTO at Telegraph Media Group and served as its Director of Service Delivery and Operations. As Senior Director of Web Operations and Customer Support at PBS, Jonathan helped transform PBS into a digital leader. Learn more and get the full show notes at: 3PillarGlobal.com

Artemio “Arty” Rivera, a former designer at 3Pillar Global and current UX Lead at Capital One as well as a leader at Design Thinking DC, joins me today to talk about the learning experiences that grew his career, his insights from applying design thinking, and much more.   When Arty was a child, he started sketching spaceships, aliens, and dresses. Later, as a teenager in 10th grade, he did a personal project in which he learned to make a website and got his first serious taste of technological design. In college at Stanford, he stumbled into the product design program at the d.school. Upon learning that he could do engineering and sketching in on major, he switched to studying product design.   After graduation, he found a job in DC working as a UX designer. In our conversation, you’ll learn about how the beginning of his career went, and some of the early challenges and achievements he experienced. His first lesson, he explains, is how hard it is to convince an organization that designers and developers need to meet with the people they’re creating software for.   Arty reveals in our conversation that if he could go back in time and give his younger self advice, it would be simply to “be more flexible.” When he first joined 3Pillar Global, he had a fixed idea of what design thinking should look like. Over time, he came to understand that it’s important to be conscious of how you apply the best practices to adapt to the client’s priorities and needs.   We’ll spend some time chatting about the incredible Meetup group Design Thinking DC (or DT:DC) and the Summer of Design, which was created by DT:DC members. Arty will also share his thoughts on key topics such as how to talk to community partners about getting involved with a design project, and what he would tell an organization hiring a designer or design firm for the first time. Tune in to learn all about this, and much more!   Learn More About Today’s Guest Artemio Rivera on LinkedIn @arty on Twitter   In This Episode [01:20] — Arty starts off the conversation by talking a bit about his background and his path to where he is now. [08:08] — Coming from his perspective, what were some of the early challenges that Arty had to wrestle with in his career? [10:21] — We hear about Camellia George, a fantastic manager who Arty had early in his career. [13:22] — Arty talks about how he grew as a designer from the point he has been describing. [16:00] — How did Arty see the shift in the perceived value of design? He answers, then talks about where he is now. [21:14] — Arty discusses the differences between the way he approaches design now and the way he did earlier in his career. [26:50] — We hear Arty’s thoughts on how to get the needed level of trust and access to sensitive conversations. [32:00] — What message would Arty send to his younger self in terms of what he should expect in terms of applying design, if he was able to? [34:23] — Arty goes into more depth about what Design Thinking DC is. He and Dawan then chat about how they met. [40:55] — We learn about the Summer of Design, and how it came to be. [45:53] — What are some of the key things that Arty would tell someone to make sure they communicate to get a community partner to be involved with a design project? [48:25] — Arty talks about some of the impact that the Summer of Design teams have had in working with community partners. [51:46] — Dawan points out that this is a volunteer activity by the DT:DC leadership. [53:43] — How has Arty seen non-designers or people who are new to design get to the next level? [56:17] — If there were one message that Arty could communicate to any organization hiring a designer for the first time, what would it be? [60:26] — Arty digs deeper into the starting point if you’re already looking at transforming your organization. [63:18] — Where can people find out more about Arty and his work? He talks about his work at 3Pillar, as well as introducing his other project, ConSpot.   Links and Resources Artemio Rivera on LinkedIn @arty on Twitter 3Pillar Global Capital One d.school Camellia George Design Thinking DC Stephanie Rowe Summer of Design Jenn Gustetic Nathan Ritter Design & Thinking documentary ConSpot yes@designthinking101.com (Dawan Stanford)

Artemio “Arty” Rivera, a former designer at 3Pillar Global and current UX Lead at Capital One as well as a leader at Design Thinking DC, joins me today to talk about the learning experiences that grew his career, his insights from applying design thinking, and much more.   When Arty was a child, he started sketching spaceships, aliens, and dresses. Later, as a teenager in 10th grade, he did a personal project in which he learned to make a website and got his first serious taste of technological design. In college at Stanford, he stumbled into the product design program at the d.school. Upon learning that he could do engineering and sketching in on major, he switched to studying product design.   After graduation, he found a job in DC working as a UX designer. In our conversation, you'll learn about how the beginning of his career went, and some of the early challenges and achievements he experienced. His first lesson, he explains, is how hard it is to convince an organization that designers and developers need to meet with the people they're creating software for.   Arty reveals in our conversation that if he could go back in time and give his younger self advice, it would be simply to “be more flexible.” When he first joined 3Pillar Global, he had a fixed idea of what design thinking should look like. Over time, he came to understand that it's important to be conscious of how you apply the best practices to adapt to the client's priorities and needs.   We'll spend some time chatting about the incredible Meetup group Design Thinking DC (or DT:DC) and the Summer of Design, which was created by DT:DC members. Arty will also share his thoughts on key topics such as how to talk to community partners about getting involved with a design project, and what he would tell an organization hiring a designer or design firm for the first time. Tune in to learn all about this, and much more!   Learn More About Today's Guest Artemio Rivera on LinkedIn @arty on Twitter   In This Episode [01:20] — Arty starts off the conversation by talking a bit about his background and his path to where he is now. [08:08] — Coming from his perspective, what were some of the early challenges that Arty had to wrestle with in his career? [10:21] — We hear about Camellia George, a fantastic manager who Arty had early in his career. [13:22] — Arty talks about how he grew as a designer from the point he has been describing. [16:00] — How did Arty see the shift in the perceived value of design? He answers, then talks about where he is now. [21:14] — Arty discusses the differences between the way he approaches design now and the way he did earlier in his career. [26:50] — We hear Arty's thoughts on how to get the needed level of trust and access to sensitive conversations. [32:00] — What message would Arty send to his younger self in terms of what he should expect in terms of applying design, if he was able to? [34:23] — Arty goes into more depth about what Design Thinking DC is. He and Dawan then chat about how they met. [40:55] — We learn about the Summer of Design, and how it came to be. [45:53] — What are some of the key things that Arty would tell someone to make sure they communicate to get a community partner to be involved with a design project? [48:25] — Arty talks about some of the impact that the Summer of Design teams have had in working with community partners. [51:46] — Dawan points out that this is a volunteer activity by the DT:DC leadership. [53:43] — How has Arty seen non-designers or people who are new to design get to the next level? [56:17] — If there were one message that Arty could communicate to any organization hiring a designer for the first time, what would it be? [60:26] — Arty digs deeper into the starting point if you're already looking at transforming your organization. [63:18] — Where can people find out more about Arty and his work? He talks about his work at 3Pillar, as well as introducing his other project, ConSpot.   Links and Resources Artemio Rivera on LinkedIn @arty on Twitter 3Pillar Global Capital One d.school Camellia George Design Thinking DC Stephanie Rowe Summer of Design Jenn Gustetic Nathan Ritter Design & Thinking documentary ConSpot yes@designthinking101.com (Dawan Stanford)

On this special two-part episode of The Innovation Engine, we're coming to you with conversations from the floor of DigSouth 2018. DigSouth is the largest annual tech conference in the South, bringing together more than 2,500 people who are building digital products and experiences that are changing the way people live, work, and play. DigSouth took place in Charleston, SC from April 25-27. For this first episode, host Julia Slattery speaks with:  Soon Yu, an international speaker and best selling author on innovation and design. Soon gave the keynote, in which he shared some insights from his forthcoming book on becoming an iconic brand.   Megan Oepen, an award-winning Creative Director and Live Action Director who currently leads Under Armour's content house. Megan took part in a panel titled 'Storytelling and Content Creation in the Digital Arena.'  Jason Feifer, the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine and the host of two podcasts: Pessimists Archive, about the history of unfounded fears of innovation, and Problem Solvers, about how entrepreneurs solve unexpected problems in their business. David DeWolf, Founder & CEO of 3Pillar Global, who was on a panel at DigSouth to talk about building purpose-driven software. Jocelyn Mangan, former COO of Snag. Jocelyn gave a talk titled The New CMO: Why Product Development Experience Now Defines the Role.  Learn more, get the full show notes, and listen to the second part of the DigSouth episode at: 3PillarGlobal.com

Heather Combs is 3Pillar Global's Chief Revenue Officer. She oversees 3Pillar's Marketing and Client Services teams. In her role, Heather is responsible for continuing 3Pillar's double digit annual revenue growth. Heather believes that success in business depends on a positive client experience. As such, she leads and develops her teams to deliver first-rate, quality services in the digital software product industry. Additionally, Heather works closely with 3Pillar's delivery organization to ensure 3Pillar customers are receiving quality, cutting-edge software products. Heather has served an executive as Chief Business Development Officer at HRCI and Aronson. She was also Chief Sales Officer at Hanover Research. Heather attributes a great deal of her success in sales and business to the 13 years she spent as a consultant for the Corporate Executive Board.

Today we’re joined by David DeWolf, the founder and CEO of 3Pillar Global, a local software development firm that has been named an Inc. 5000 fastest growing company in seven of the past eight years. 3Pillar was also recently named a Washington Post Top Workplace for the 3rd consecutive year. David joins us to talk about the keys to balancing a thriving business, large family, and numerous other responsibilities, all while expressing compassion and honoring the dignity of all.

For a very special episode of The Innovation Engine, we're bringing you a number of interviews from the floor from last week's TechCrunch Disrupt New York. TechCrunch Disrupt is a bi-annual event that features panel discussions with some of the leading minds in the technology space and serves as a launching pad for the next great batch of tech companies looking to change the world. 3Pillar was a sponsor of this year's conference, so we had a prime location on the showroom floor, which gave us the opportunity to talk with the winners of the TechCrunch Disrupt hackathon about their VR app to help diagnose ADHD, the co-founder of a company that's making bike helmets that can be condensed to the size of a water bottle, the founder of a company who's looking to make filing your tax returns as easy as sending pictures of your w-2 to a certified CPA, and many more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this extended episode of The Innovation Engine! Show Notes In order of appearance, the guests who joined us for this episode of the podcast and their companies are:  Ruth Chandler Cook, Founder & CEO of HireHer, an HR tech company focused on connecting top female STEM talent with employers Paulina Chapa, Director of Business Development at Paranoid Fan, an app and SDK that digitizes venue management and navigation Akshaya Dinesh, Sowmya Patapati, and Amulya Balakrishnan, the team behind the Hackathon-winning VR app, reVIVE Steven Radley, the SVP of Product Innovation at iHeartRadio, who talks about areas like AI and the connected home that iHeart is currently working on Nick Titus, founder of Myonic, a hardware company looking to help those with paralysis move their limbs again Jordan Zucker and Jordan Schuetz of PubNub, which they describe as "back-end as a service"  Bobbie Carlton, the founder of Innovation Women, an online speakers bureau for entrepreneurial and technical women  Richard Bezjian, President & CEO of vQuick, a mobile video creation platform for creating short video clips  Jason Frishman, Founder & CEO of NetCapital, a service that allows founders to sell equity in their companies to pools of individual investors Jordan Klein, Co-Founder & CEO of Park and Diamond, a company that's making bicycle helmets that can be condensed to the size of a water bottle without sacrificing safety Sama Jashnani, Founder of Down to Dash, a mobile app targeted to college students that connects people with similar interests  Alice Chang, Founder & CEO of TaxDrop, a service that connects individuals to CPAs to easily file their taxes by just submitting photos of their tax documents Barika Edwards, Co-Founder & CEO of OweYaa, a company that connects veterans looking for work with employers Francesca Lubbock and Michael Leviev of iSwile, a company that makes a battery-powered motor with a number of different possible applications, from skateboards to shopping carts to strollers

For a very special episode of the podcast, we're giving you a look inside the 2017 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. SXSW celebrates the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. SXSW Interactive focuses on emerging technology and has developed a reputation as a breeding ground for new ideas and creative technologies. The festival includes a trade show, speakers, parties, and a startup accelerator. We took The Innovation Engine on the road to Austin for this episode, where we got the chance to speak with a number of people whose work we found interesting. Subjects include: Martin Wezowski, the Chief Designer & Futurist of SAP, who was at SXSW to speak about the future of work. Martin shares a window into his day-to-day working world and talks about why he is passionate about working with others to create a future we all want to live. Jen Dante, who leads product innovation for children and family in member experience at Netflix, talks about the culture of A/B testing at Netflix and what those tests have taught their team about how good or bad humans are at predicting features users will like (hint: not that good) Conor Egan, Chief Product Officer at Brandcast, who talks about their newly launched product that just came out of beta. Brandcast is a tool designers and creative professionals can use to create eye-catching websites, digital portfolios, and other branded web experiences, without writing a line of code. Show Notes Audio wasn't the only thing we had rolling at SXSW! We also compiled a 360-degree video documenting the experience that you can find on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqOfOvRK8f8  Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3pillarglobal/sxsw2017 If the video quality on YouTube looks grainy, be sure to set it to the highest 4K resolution!    

For a very special episode of The Innovation Engine, we welcome 3Pillar CEO David DeWolf back into the studio for our 100th episode. David was the very first guest to appear on the podcast, and he has been on the podcast numerous times to discuss technology trends and corporate leadership. On this episode, we talk about David's journey as an entrepreneur and the path he has taken over the course of the last 10 years to go from a company with fewer than 10 employees at the outset to one that now has more than 700 employees worldwide. Among the keys David cites as critical to his success are a true passion for what he does and the ability to hire the right people and then trust them to do their jobs well. We also discuss some of the trends that were the hottest topics at this summer's major technology conference, including the invasion of the bots, the connected home, and how advances on both fronts are bringing us closer to the concept of having "relationships" with technology. David DeWolf is the Founder and CEO of 3Pillar Global, one of the Mid-Atlantic's fastest growing technology companies. Since founding 3Pillar in 2006, David has guided the company to a leadership position in the Product Development Services sector, establishing 3Pillar as the go-to innovator for content, information, and data-rich companies looking to grow revenue through software. David is passionate about software product innovation, entrepreneurship, and principled leadership. In 2012, he was named one of SmartCEO Magazine's “Future 50.” In 2011, he was recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of “40 Under 40” who are Washington, D.C.'s brightest young business leaders. David writes frequently about leadership, business, life and technology at DavidDeWolf.com. David and/or his writing has appeared in publications like Fortune, Fast Company, Investor's Business Daily, Pando Daily, ZDNet, and many more. Show Notes Visit David DeWolf's website: http://www.DavidDeWolf.com Follow David DeWolf on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ddewolf  

On this episode of the podcast we'll look at the present and future of streaming analytics & data visualization. We talk about a tool that a 3Pillar Global team built for digesting vast quantities of streaming video analytics data and for visualizing that data in a meaningful way. The tool we'll discuss was built as a proof of concept for a major public television network, and you'll hear about the motivation behind its creation and other potential applications for the data visualization aspect of the tool.   The guests on this episode of the podcast are Dan Greene, Chris Graham, and Sayantam Dey. Dan Greene is the Director of Architecture at 3Pillar Global. He has 18 years of software design and development experience, with software and product architecture expertise in areas including eCommerce, Geospatial Analysis, SOA architecture, Big Data, and Cloud Computing. Chris Graham leads the Media & Entertainment vertical at 3Pillar Global. He works with clients across the Media and Entertainment space including Broadcast Media, Online Media, and Publications and Newspapers. Sayantam Dey is the Director of 3Pillar's Advanced Technology Group. He has been with 3Pillar for a decade, delivering enterprise products and building frameworks for accelerated software development and testing in various technologies. His current areas of interest are data analytics, messaging systems and cloud services. Show Notes Read Sayantam & Dan's piece on the technology behind the POC: http://www.3pillarglobal.com/insights/real-time-analytics-visualization-apache-spark Follow Chris Graham on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisGraham Follow Dan Greene on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrDanGreene

For this episode of the podcast, we give listeners a sneak peek at a new audio endeavor from 3Pillar called Take 3. Take 3 is an audio series from 3Pillar that covers the trends, technologies, and tools that are changing the way business gets done in the digital age. It touches on key topics that are influencing the way technology-powered products are conceived, designed, developed, and launched. For Take 3, Scene 1, host Julia Slattery is joined by Dan Greene and Jessica Hall to talk about Product's Role in DevOps. Among the topics they cover are why DevOps has become the hot topic du jour in the world of product development, why having the ability to deploy to production multiple times a day isn't for everyone, and the motivation behind Dan Greene's 2015 TechCrunch article titled ‘What is DevOps?'. Jessica Hall is the Director of the Innovate practice at 3Pillar, where she specializes in bringing new ideas to market through rapid prototyping. Previously she built the UX team at CEB and led the creation of the Newseum's interactive exhibits and websites. Her work has been recognized by the Web Marketing Association, American Association of Museums, The Webby Awards, Time, Graphic Design USA, Forbes, and The Washington Post.  Dan Greene is the Director of the Advanced Technology Group in the US at 3Pillar Global. Dan has 18 years of software design and development experience, with software and product architecture experience in areas including eCommerce, B2B integration, Geospatial Analysis, SOA architecture, Big Data, and Cloud Computing. He is an AWS Certified Solution Architect who worked at Oracle, ChoicePoint, and Booz Allen Hamilton prior to 3Pillar. 

For a special holiday episode of the podcast, we go back into the vault of 2015 episodes to find some never-before-aired innovation advice. Tune in to hear fresh takes from David J. Bland of Neo Innovate, author David Burkus of Oral Roberts University, Scott Anthony of Insight, and Mitch Ditkoff of Idea Champions. David J. Bland, a pioneer in the Lean Startup movement, shares advice on what to do when testing results come back mixed or inconclusive. David Burkus, author of The Myths of Creativity, talks about why we're hard-wired to understand life through the power of story and why that can be a problem in the business world. Scott Anthony shares an anecdote about the Manila Water partnership and how it's an example of an organization using a Minimum Viable Innovation System to great effect. Mitch Ditkoff tells a story meant to illustrate the importance of taking the road less traveled. We'll also share just a few examples of things that can go wrong during the course of recording an episode, with hiccups on recordings with Nir Eyal, Greg Bandeau, and Mitch Ditkoff. Last but not least, we put a bow on the episode with a reading of the email from November 2013 that launched The Innovation Engine podcast.

For a very special episode of the podcast, we talk with some of the team behind the forthcoming iOS app for The Innovation Engine podcast. We talk about where the idea and inspiration for the app came from in the first place, what the process of developing the app has been like, and when you can expect to see it in the App Store. Guests on this week's episode include 3Pillar's Kevin Boyle, Matt Sich, Paul Axente, Chris Graham, and David DeWolf. Kevin Boyle talks about the origins of the app and the void he and colleagues experienced that it could help fill. Matt Sich, a “unicorn” designer/developer, talks about trial and error during the development process and why iterative design is additive rather than subtractive. Paul Axente is a UX Engineer who took Matt's first concepts and built upon them. Paul talks about 3D Touch interactions in iOS 9, how he envisions future versions of the app employing 3D Touch, and the inspiration for the visual treatment he gave the app. Chris Graham, of episode 78 fame, helped shape the vision for the project. He narrates a walk-through of a demo version of the app once it's nearly ready to submit to Apple for approval. 3Pillar CEO David DeWolf, who has appeared in numerous previous episodes, closes out the episode. David talks about why he green lit the app's development in the first place and the benefits of getting outside your comfort zone to do something different.

On this week's episode of the podcast we'll be looking at disruptive innovation in the media and entertainment space. We'll talk about why the definition of what it means to be a media company is rapidly changing, how media companies are dealing with the advent of live streaming and incorporating it into traditional broadcasts, and the future of advertising in a world of Everything-on-Demand.  Chris Graham joins us on this week's episode to talk about those topics and more. Chris is the Client Executive in the Media & Entertainment vertical here at 3Pillar Global. Chris works with clients across the Media and Entertainment space, including Broadcast Media, Online Media, Publications and Newspapers, Gaming, Music, and Sports. You can follow him on Twitter at @ChrisGraham for his takes on all things Media & Entertainment-related. 

3Pillar CEO David DeWolf joins us for the 75th episode of the podcast to talk about the 2015 Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference and more. David shares some of the trends and topics that were on everyone's minds at this year's conference, why software will continue to play an important role for companies of all shapes and sizes, and the importance creating a great culture has in creating great companies.  David DeWolf is the Founder and CEO of 3Pillar Global, one of the Mid-Atlantic's fastest growing technology companies and the generous sponsor of this very podcast. Since founding 3Pillar in 2006, David has guided the company to a leadership position in the Product Development Services sector, establishing 3Pillar as the go-to innovator for content, information, and data-rich companies looking to grow revenue through software. David is passionate about software product innovation, entrepreneurship, and principled leadership. In 2012, he was named one of SmartCEO Magazine's “Future 50.” In 2011, he was recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of “40 Under 40” who are Washington, D.C.'s brightest young business leaders.  David writes frequently about leadership, business, life and technology at DavidDeWolf.com, and he or his writing has appeared in publications like Fortune, Fast Company, Investor's Business Daily, Pando Daily, ZDNet, and many more. You can also follow him on Twitter at @DDeWolf.  Show Notes Video with interviews of CVS Health EVP Helena Foulkes and Fitbit Founder & CEO James Park  More information about the findings of the original Product Development Success study and PDSI  

On this week's episode, we discuss why we'll soon find ourselves in the “post-development language” world, what it means when we talk about being in an age of micro-framework systems, and what skill sets will be most important for developers, product managers, marketers, and members of the C-suite to possess 5 years from now. 3Pillar's Adi Chikara joins us to talk about these topics and more. Adi is part of the Advanced Technology Group at 3Pillar Global. In his role with the Advanced Technology Group, Adi is responsible for helping drive 3Pillar's R&D efforts, providing technical mentorship across the organization, shaping our technology strategy, and executing on technical consulting engagements for clients. Prior to joining 3Pillar, he held key research and consulting roles in European Union-funded research endeavors. In the private sector, he has served in various technical roles at Reuters and product roles at multiple startups. When he's not creating world-changing products, you can find him at the local motor race tracks breaking lap records.   

Accessibility for web applications typically gets added at the end of development cycles with different tools and low priority. This ruins the experience for many users and generally causes a huge impact on the quality of code. Because many companies are not held to supporting the standards of Section 508, Web AIM best practices, and WCAG by their clients and the impact in ROI is hard to measure it usually doesn't happen.   Karl Groves (@karlgroves), Accessibility Consultant at The Paciello Group , creator of Tenon.io, & viking web developer leads by example, being an unstoppable developer community advocate for integration of accessibility over supplementation. Tenon takes a very interesting approach in that it integrates with tools we already use. Karl goes through developer resources. Tenon, and how we can make Web Accessibility a ‘first class' citizen in our applications by making it part of our workflow and a fully integrated part of our process. Resources Tenon - http://tenon.io/ Tenon Chrome Plugin - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tenon-check/bmibjbhkgepmnehjfhjaalkikngikhgj?hl=en-US grunt-tenon - https://github.com/babaskate/grunt-tenon gulp-tenon-client - https://github.com/egauci/gulp-tenon-client Tenon Node - https://github.com/poorgeek/tenon-node tenon for Silverstripe - https://github.com/joshkosmala/silverstripe-tenon React & Tenon demo - https://bitbucket.org/tenon-io/tenon-demo-javascript-reactjs Modern Web Toolsets & The Next Generation of Accessibility Testing Tools (warning - content explicit)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uq6Db47-Ks&t=247 Karl's Viking Site - http://www.karlgroves.com/ Karl's Sandbox -  http://www.karlgroves-sandbox.com/ Marcy Sutton's Protractor Plugin - http://marcysutton.com/angular-protractor-accessibility-plugin/ Chrome Vox - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromevox/kgejglhpjiefppelpmljglcjbhoiplfn?hl=en-US Steve Faulkner's Web Accessibility Toolbar - https://github.com/ThePacielloGroup/WebAccessibilityToolbar/releases/tag/2015-02-04 Tenon Visual Studio plugin - https://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/0ad320bc-80e4-402a-bf2b-d6c23a3a6730 MDN Docs - https://developer.mozilla.org Accessible Wordpress Templates - https://wordpress.org/themes/tags/accessibility-ready/ Microsoft Accessibility Resources for Developers - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/28725.accessibility-resources-for-developers.aspx?Sort=MostRecent&PageIndex=1 Panelists Erik Isaksen - UX Engineer at3Pillar Global Danny Blue - Senior Front End Developer at Deloitte Digital Adi Chikara - Advanced Technology Group Lead at 3Pillar Global

Connectivity and ubiquity will play a huge role in how web development for connected devices evolves. The rise of makers & builders in the development community is sparking innovation as well as curiosity in the business world. From connected cars & living spaces to fashion and novelty, The Internet of Things (#IoT) stretches far and wide. We are seeing more and more that our clients and users are demanding applications that integrate seamlessly not just w/ their phones, tablets, and computers but with their tv's, security systems. Many companies are now seeing the viability & market for connected IoT. Many of these companies want to unify product experiences and blur the lines between the physical and digital worlds. With that said, how can we start building our skills and becoming the experts in this development arena?   Whether you are interested in building assembly line robotics, medical technology solutions, or even a simple product with blinking LED's, developers will need to know many things. The security, product development cycles, how to connect devices to together, & how to share and assimilate firmware & software packages are very important. Standardization and assimilation of devices in a secure manner is critical for businesses.   JavaScript's ubiquity & evented I/O model lends itself well to easily build IoT devices. Other languages are just as viable and debatably better at many aspects of IoT but JavaScript makes it easier, approachable, and portable.   NPM (@npmjs), the Node Package Manager, is used across the world as the standard JavaScript package manager for Node.js JavaScript primarily for the web. NPM, Inc. aims to change that and be more than a web tool. I aims to be the JavaScript ecosystem package manager for all development platforms from front end development to IoT and more. Raquel Velez (@rockbot), Software Engineer at NPM, Inc., speaks to this, the impact of NodeBots on the development community, education of IoT, and robotics & web technologies in IoT.Chris Matthieu (@chrismatthieu), Co-founder & CTO of Octoblu (@Octoblu), discusses Octoblu's platform and specifically #MeshBlu (AKA SkyNet.im), the scalable & universal cloud-based MQTT & CoAP-powered network for smart devices, sensors, cloud resources, drones, Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, and more.   Mike Schwartz(@nynymike), CEO of Gluu, shares his feelings on IoT security, open security standards, development practices and the pitfalls of a connected platform for IoT devices.     Kenal Shah (@KenalShah), Product Manager at 3Pillar Global, talks to the product side of IoT and how the business side of developing for connected devices impacts the development practices.   Standards are constantly debated and the rise of the machines is upon us. We need to decide as a community what these standards are so our clients can trust us to develop their IoT integration products. It is “The Wild Wild West” of IoT yet production and shipping capablities are here with tools like Node.js, NPM, and Octoblu. Once we solidify the standards, will you be ready to deliver?   https://twitter.com/chrismatthieu/status/458381648816377857   Upcoming Related Events http://hangouts.readthesource.io/hangouts/octoblu-meshblu/   Resources http://www.smartthings.com/ http://openinterconnect.org/ http://2014.robotsconf.com/ https://www.docker.com/ http://iot.sys-con.com/node/3178979 http://webrtc.sys-con.com/node/3123286 https://allseenalliance.org/sites/default/files/AllSeen-Alliance-DataSheet-09092014-8x11.pdf https://allseenalliance.org/developer-resources/alljoyn-open-source-project https://localmotors.com/awest/connected-car-project-internet-of-things/ http://javascriptjabber.com/103-jsj-robots-with-raquel-velez/ https://www.spark.io/ https://tessel.io/ http://www.arduino.cc/ http://www.raspberrypi.org/ http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/intelligent-systems/alliance-overview.html http://nodebots.io/ http://www.3pillarglobal.com/   All Seen Alliance https://allseenalliance.org/   NPM http://rckbt.me/ https://twitter.com/rockbot https://www.npmjs.org/   Octoblu http://chrismatthieu.com https://twitter.com/chrismatthieu https://github.com/chrismatthieu http://www.octoblu.com/ https://twitter.com/octoblu https://github.com/octoblu https://developer.octoblu.com/ https://plus.google.com/u/0/+ChrisMatthieu https://github.com/octoblu/meshblu https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobiblu/id915566405?mt=8   Gluu http://www.gluu.org/blog/ http://www.gluu.org/blog/nstic-announce/ http://www.gluu.org/gluu-server/overview/  

On the 25th episode of “The Innovation Engine” podcast, we discuss the future of software and how it will continue to be the driving force behind innovative new products and services. We look at how software is driving results in industries we never could've foreseen, the impact software will have on the next generation of smart products, and talk about trends that were being discussed at the recent Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference in Aspen. David DeWolf, Founder and CEO of 3Pillar Global, joins us to discuss these topics and more. He shares his thoughts on some of the trends prevalent in the industry like digital currencies, the Internet of Things, and the coming boom of big data that will enable entirely new applications, products, and services. David is passionate about software products, entrepreneurship, and principled leadership. His thought leadership has appeared in publications like Fast Company, Pando Daily, ZDNet, and many more. In 2012, David was named one of SmartCEO Magazine's “Future 50.” In 2011, he was recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of “40 Under 40” who are Washington, D.C.'s brightest young business leaders. 

The first episode in 3Pillar Global's "The Innovation Engine" podcast, in which we discuss our raison d'être, whether innovation is an overused word in the business world, look back at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, and attempt to answer the age-old question, "Is innovation something you can taste?"