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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Todd Grabowski from Johnson Controls to unpack the physics, products, and design choices shaping the next generation of data center cooling. It's a practical conversation that moves from chips and compressors to water, power, and land constraints, and what it really takes to keep modern infrastructure reliable at scale. Todd brings three decades of experience to the table and a front-row view of how Johnson Controls and the York brand have kept their focus on energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability for more than a century. That longevity matters when the market is moving fast. He explains why cooling now sits alongside power as the defining constraint for data centers, and why roughly forty percent of a facility's energy can be spent on cooling rather than computation. If you lead technology, finance, or facilities, that single number should focus the mind. Todd walks through Johnson Controls' YVAM platform and the York magnetic bearing centrifugal compressor at its core, with real numbers on what that means in practice. Consuming around forty percent less energy than typical cooling devices of the past five years and operating in ambient conditions up to fifty-five degrees Celsius, it is designed for the reality of hotter climates and denser loads. The naval pedigree of the driveline is a nice twist, since it was originally built for quiet and high-reliability conditions long before hyperscale data centers needed the same. Sustainability threads through the entire discussion. Todd lays out how the company holds itself to internal targets while engineering solutions that reduce customer resource use. We talk about closed-loop designs that do not consume water, careful refrigerant choices with ultra-low global warming potential, and product footprints that consider carbon impact from the start. It is a useful reminder that sustainability is a systems problem, not a single feature on a spec sheet. I was especially interested in the three resources Todd says every modern cooling strategy must balance. Land, because you need somewhere to reject heat. Power, because every watt pulled into cooling is a watt not used for compute. Water, because many regions are already under stress and consumption cannot be the answer. Good design weighs these factors against the climate, the workload profile, and the operational model, then standardizes wherever possible so the same unit can run efficiently in Scandinavia or Dubai without special tweaks. We also dig into what AI means internally for Johnson Controls. It is showing up in manufacturing lines, speeding up design cycles, and improving the fidelity of compressor and heat transfer models. That translates into quicker time to market and more confidence in performance envelopes. On the market side, Todd is clear that demand has not softened. If anything, efficiencies tend to unlock more use cases, and the net effect is more workloads and continued pressure on facilities to cool them well. If your team is wrestling with when to adopt liquid cooling, how to reduce PUE through smarter chiller choices, or how to plan for climate variability across a global footprint, this episode offers an honest, grounded view from someone who has shipped the hardware and lived with its trade-offs. It also doubles as a quiet celebration of engineering craft. The kind that rarely makes headlines, yet underpins everything we build in the AI age. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA    

I've spent years talking about endpoint security, yet printers rarely enter the conversation. Today, that blind spot takes center stage. I'm joined by Jim LaRoe, CEO of Symphion, to unpack why printers now represent one of the most exposed corners of the enterprise and what can be done about it. Jim's team protects fleets that range from a few hundred devices to tens of thousands, and the picture he paints is stark. In many organizations, printers make up 20 to 30 percent of endpoints, and almost all of them are left in a factory default state. That means open ports, default passwords, and little to no monitoring. Pair that with the sensitive data printers receive, process, and store, plus the privileged connections they hold to email and file servers, and you start to see why attackers love them. We trace Symphion's path from a configuration management roots story in 1999 to a pivot in 2015 when a major printer manufacturer invited the company behind the curtain. What they found was a parallel universe to mainstream IT. Brand silos, disparate operating systems, and a culture that treated printers as cost items rather than connected computers. Add in the human factor, where technicians reset devices to factory defaults after service as second nature, and you have a recipe for recurring vulnerabilities that never make it into a SOC dashboard. Jim explains how Symphion's Print Fleet Cybersecurity as a Service tackles this mess with cross-brand software, professional operations, and proven processes delivered for a simple per-device price. The model is designed to remove operational burden from IT teams. Automated daily monitoring detects drift, same-day remediation resets hardened controls, and comprehensive reporting supports regulatory needs in sectors like healthcare where compliance is non-negotiable. The goal is steady cyber hygiene for printers that mirrors what enterprises already expect for servers and PCs, without cobbling together multiple vendor tools, licenses, and extra headcount to operate them. We also talk about the hidden costs of DIY printer security. Licensing multiple management platforms for different brands, training staff who already have full plates, and outages caused by misconfigurations all add up. Jim shares real-world perspectives from organizations that tried to patch together a solution before calling in help. The pattern is familiar. Costs creep. Vulnerabilities reappear. Incidents push the topic onto the CISO's agenda. Symphion's pitch is straightforward. Treat print fleets like any other class of critical infrastructure in the enterprise, and measure outcomes in risk reduction, time saved, and fewer surprises. If you are commuting while listening and now hearing alarm bells, you are not alone. Think about the printers scattered across your offices and clinics. Consider the data that passes through them every day. Then picture an attacker who finds default credentials in minutes and uses a printer to move across your network.  Tune in for a fast, practical look at a risk hiding in plain sight, and learn how Symphion's Print Fleet Cybersecurity as a Service can help you close a gap that attackers know too well. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA  

Marketing teams used to have a simple enough job: follow the click, count the conversions, and shift the budget accordingly. But that world is gone. GDPR, iOS restrictions, and browser-level changes have left most attribution models broken or unreliable. So what now? In this episode, I sat down with Fredrik Skansen, CEO of Funnel, to unpack how marketing intelligence actually works in a world where data is partial, journeys are fragmented, and the old models don't hold. Since founding Funnel in 2014, Fredrik has grown the company into a platform that supports over 2,600 brands and handles reporting on more than 80 billion dollars in annual digital spend. That scale gives him a front-row seat to the questions every CMO and CFO are asking right now. Fredrik explains why last-click attribution didn't just become inaccurate. It became misleading. With tracking capabilities stripped down and user signals disappearing, the industry has had to move toward modeled attribution and real-time optimisation. That only works if your data is clean, aligned, and ready for analysis. Funnel's platform helps structure campaigns upfront, pull data into a unified model, apply intelligence, push learnings back into the platforms, and produce reporting that makes sense to the wider business. This isn't about dashboards. It's about decisions. We also talk about budget mix. Performance channels may feel safe, but Fredrik points out they are also getting more expensive. When teams bring brand and mid-funnel activity back into the measurement framework, the picture often changes. He shares how Swedish retailer Gina Tricot grew from 100 million to 300 million dollars in three years, in part by shifting spend to brand and driving demand earlier in the customer journey. That move only felt safe because the data supported it. AI adds another layer. With tools like Perplexity reshaping search behavior and the web shifting from links to answers, click-throughs are drying up. But it's not the end of visibility. Content still matters. So does structure. The difference is that now your reader might be an AI model, not a human. That requires a rethink in how brands approach discoverability, authority, and engagement. What makes Funnel interesting is that it doesn't stop at analytics. The platform feeds insight back into action, reducing waste and creating tighter loops between teams. It also works for agencies, which is why groups like Havas use it across 40 offices through a global agreement. If you're tired of attribution theatre and want to understand what marketing measurement looks like when it's built for reality, this episode gives you a clear, usable view. Listen in, then tell me which decision you're still guessing on. Because marketing can be measured. Just not the way it used to be. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA    

I invited Egil Østhus to unpack a simple idea that tends to get lost in release day pressure. DevOps gets code to production quickly, but users experience features, not pipelines. Egil is the founder of Unleash, an open source feature management platform with close to 30 million downloads, and he argues that the next step is FeatureOps. It is a mindset and a set of practices that separate deployment from release, so teams can place code in production, light it up for a small cohort, learn, and only then scale out with confidence. Here is the thing. Controlled rollouts, clear telemetry, and fast rollback reduce risk without slowing teams down. Egil explains how FeatureOps connects engineering effort to business outcomes through gradual exposure, full stack experimentation, and what he calls surgical rollback. Instead of ripping out an entire release when one part misbehaves, teams can disable the offending capability and keep the rest of the value in place. It sounds straightforward because it is, and that is the point. Less drama, more learning, better results. We also talk about culture. When releases repeatedly disappoint, trust between product and engineering frays. Egil shares examples where Unleash helped a hardware and software company move from blame to shared ownership by making rollout plans visible and collaborative. Another client, an ERP vendor, discovered that early feedback from a small group of users allowed them to ship a leaner version that met the need without months of extra scope. That is how FeatureOps saves money and tempers expectations while still delighting customers. AI enters the story too. Code is shipping faster, but reliability can wobble when autogenerated changes move through pipelines. Egil sees feature management as a practical control plane for this new reality. Feature flags provide a real time safety net and, if needed, a kill switch for AI powered functionality. Teams can keep experimenting while protecting users and brand equity. If you want to move beyond release day roulette, this episode offers a practical playbook. We cover privacy first design, open source flexibility, and why metadata from FeatureOps will help leaders study how their organizations truly build. To learn more, visit getunleash.io or search for Unleash in your favorite tool, then tell me how you plan to measure your next rollout's impact. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA      

I invited Atalia Horenshtien to unpack a topic many leaders are wrestling with right now. Everyone is talking about AI agents, yet most teams are still living with rule based bots, brittle scripts, and a fair bit of anxiety about handing decisions to software. Atalia has lived through the full arc, from early machine learning and automated pipelines to today's agent frameworks inside large enterprises. She is an AI and data strategist, a former data scientist and software engineer, and has just joined Hakoda, an IBM company, to help global brands move from experiments to outcomes. The timing matters. She starts on the 18th, and this conversation captures how she thinks about responsible progress at exactly the moment she steps into that new role. Here's the thing. Words like autonomy sound glamorous until an agent faces a messy real world task. Atalia draws a clear line between scripted bots and agents with goals, memory, and the ability to learn from feedback. Her advice is refreshingly grounded. Start internal where you can observe behavior. Put human in the loop review where it counts. Use role based access rather than feeding an LLM everything you own. Build an observability layer so you can see what the model did, why it did it, and what it cost. We also get into measurements that matter. Time saved, cycle time reduction, adoption, before and after comparisons, and a sober look at LLM costs against any reduction in FTE hours. She shares how custom cost tracking for agents prevents surprises, and why version one should ship even if it is imperfect. Culture shows up as a recurring theme. Leaders need to talk openly about reskilling, coach managers through change, and invite teams to be co creators. Her story about Hakoda's internal AI Lab is a good example. What began as an engineer's idea for ETL schema matching grew into agent powered tools that won a CIO 100 award and now help deliver faster, better outcomes for clients. There are lighter moments too. Atalia explains how she taught an ex NFL player the basics of time series forecasting using football tactics. Then she takes us behind the scenes with McLaren Racing, where data and strategy collide on the F1 circuit, and admits she has become a committed fan because of that work. If you want a practical playbook for moving from shiny demos to dependable agents, this episode will help you think clearly about scope, safeguards, and speed. Connect with Atalia on LinkedIn, explore Hakoda's work at hakoda.io, and then tell me how you plan to measure your first agent's value. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA  

Here's the thing. Connecting thousands of devices is the easy part. Keeping them resilient and secure as you grow is where the real work lives. In this episode, I sit down with Iain Davidson, Senior Product Manager at Wireless Logic, to unpack what happens when connectivity, security, and operations meet in the real world. Wireless Logic connects a new IoT device every 18 seconds, with more than 18 million active subscriptions across 165 countries and partnerships with over 750 mobile networks. That reach brings hard lessons about where projects stall, where breaches begin, and how to build systems that can take a hit without taking your business offline. Iain lays out a simple idea that more teams need to hear. Resilience and security have to scale at the same pace as your device rollouts. He explains why fallback connectivity, private networking, and an IoT-optimised mobile core such as Conexa set the ground rules, but the real differentiator is visibility. If you cannot see what your fleet is doing in near real time, you are guessing. We talk through Wireless Logic's agentless anomaly and threat detection that runs in the mobile core, creating behavioural baselines and flagging malware events, backdoors, and suspicious traffic before small issues become outages. It is an early warning layer for fleets that often live beyond the traditional IT perimeter. We also get honest about risk. Iain shares why one in three breaches now involve an IoT device and why detection can still take months. Ransomware demands grab headlines, but the quiet damage shows up in recovery costs, truck rolls, and trust lost with customers. Then there is compliance. With new rules tightening in Europe and beyond, scaling without protection does not only invite attackers. It can keep you out of the market. Iain's message is clear. Bake security in from day one through defend, detect, react practices, supply chain checks, secure boot and firmware integrity, OTA updates, and the discipline to rehearse incident playbooks so people know what to do when alarms sound. What if you already shipped devices without all of that in place? We cover that too. From migrating SIMs into secure private networks to quarantining suspect endpoints and turning on core-level detection without adding agents, there are practical ways to raise your posture without ripping and replacing hardware. Automation helps, especially at global scale, but people still make the judgment calls. Train your teams, run simulations, and give both humans and digital systems clear rules for when to block, when to escalate, and when to restore from backup. I left this conversation with a simple takeaway. Growth is only real if it is durable. If you are rolling out EV chargers, medical devices, cameras, industrial sensors, or anything that talks to the network, this episode gives you a working playbook for scaling with confidence. Connect with Iain on LinkedIn, explore the IoT security resources at WirelessLogic.com, or reach the team at hello@wirelesslogic.com. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

We talk a lot about AI as if it can fix broken systems. But what happens when the underlying data is too messy, too slow, or too disconnected to support anything useful? That's the problem Manish Sood, founder and CTO of Reltio, has spent the last decade working to solve. Reltio is not your average data company. It sits behind some of the world's most recognisable brands, helping names like L'Oréal, Pfizer, HP, and CarMax modernise how they manage and activate data across the business. What they all share is a recognition that outdated systems and disconnected records don't just slow down insights. They actively block innovation. Manish breaks this down with uncommon clarity. He calls it “data debt”—the invisible burden of stale, incomplete, or fragmented information that quietly kills speed and adds risk. It's not just a technical problem. It's a leadership challenge, especially as businesses adopt generative AI tools that rely on clean, contextual data to function reliably. We explore how real-time intelligence is changing the way companies operate across customer experience, fraud detection, and supply chain resilience. Manish shares examples from enterprise clients who have moved from legacy systems to unified platforms, and how that shift enabled smarter decision-making at scale. From personalised retail offers to proactive healthcare outreach, the stories point to one common truth: if the data isn't trusted, the AI cannot be either. There's also a new role emerging inside many companies—the data steward as AI enabler. These are the people ensuring that data isn't just stored, but shaped. Human-guided, explainable, traceable. That clarity is key to responsible AI, especially in sectors where compliance and reputation are tightly linked. Manish also explains how Reltio's platform helps businesses protect against AI vulnerabilities by enabling resilient data pipelines, consistent governance, and real-time monitoring. In a world where data is created and used simultaneously, batch syncing is not enough. Real-time pipelines give companies the confidence to experiment with AI without falling into chaos. If your business is chasing innovation without cleaning up its data layer first, this conversation is a wake-up call. Manish shows that the future of AI isn't about who builds the best model. It's about who feeds it the best foundation. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA    

Here's the thing. Most enterprise AI pitches talk about scale and speed. Fewer talk about trust, tone, and culture. In this conversation with Inflection AI's Amit Manjhi and Shruti Prakash, I explore a different path for enterprise AI, one that combines emotional intelligence with analytical horsepower, enabling teams to ask more informed questions of their data and receive answers that are grounded in context. Amit's story sets the pace. He is a three-time founder, a YC alum, and a CS PhD who has solved complex problems across mobile, ad tech, and data. Shruti complements that arc with a product lens shaped by real operational trenches, from clean rooms to grocery retail analytics.  Together, they built BoostKPI during the pandemic, transforming natural language into actionable insights, and then joined Inflection AI to help refocus the company on achieving enterprise outcomes. Their shared north star is simple to say yet tricky to execute. Make data analysis conversational, accurate, and emotionally aware so people actually use it. We unpack Inflection's shift from Pi's consumer roots to privacy-first enterprise tools. That history matters because it gives the team a head start on EQ. When you combine a deep well of human-to-AI conversations with modern LLMs, you get systems that explain, probe, and adapt rather than dump charts and call it a day.  Shruti breaks down what dialogue with data looks like in practice. Think back-and-forth exchanges that move from "what happened" to "why it happened," then on to "where else this pattern appears" and "what to do next," all grounded in an organization's language and values. Amit takes us under the hood on deployment choices and ownership. If a customer wants on-prem or VPC, they get it. If they're going to fine-tune models to their vernacular, they can. The model, the insights, and the guardrails remain in the customer's control. I enjoyed the honesty around adoption. Chasing AGI makes headlines, but it rarely helps a merchandising manager spot an early drop in lifetime value or a CX lead understand churn risk before quarter end. The duo keeps the conversation grounded in everyday questions that drive numbers and reduce meetings. They describe a path where EQ and IQ come together to form what Shruti calls contextual intelligence, and where brands can trust AI agents to assist without losing ownership or voice. If you care about making data useful to more people, and you want AI that sounds like your company rather than a generic assistant, this one is for you. We cover startup lessons, the reality of cofounding as a couple during lockdowns, and how Inflection is working with large enterprises to bring conversational analysis to real workloads. It is a grounded look at where enterprise AI is heading, and a timely reminder that technology should elevate humans, not replace them. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

I sat down with Leo de Araujo, Head of Global Business Innovation at Syntax Systems, to unpack a problem every SAP team knows too well. Years of enhancements and quick fixes leave you with custom code that nobody wants to document, a maze of SharePoint folders, and hard questions whenever S/4HANA comes up. What does this program do. What breaks if we change that field. Do we have three versions of the same thing. Leo's answer is Syntax AI CodeGenie, an agentic AI solution with a built-in chatbot that finally treats documentation and code understanding as a living part of the system, not an afterthought. Here's the thing. CodeGenie automates the creation and upkeep of custom code documentation, then lets you ask plain-language questions about function and business value. Instead of hunting through 40-page PDFs, teams can ask, “Do we already upload sales orders from Excel,” or “What depends on this BAdI,” and get an instant explanation. That changes migration planning. You can see what to keep, what to retire, and where standard capabilities or new extensions make more sense, which shortens the path to S/4HANA Cloud and helps you stay on a clean core. We also talk about how this is delivered. CodeGenie runs on SAP Business Technology Platform, connects through standard APIs, and avoids intrusive add-ons. It is compatible with SAP S/4HANA, S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition through RISE with SAP, and on-premises ECC. Security comes first, with tenant isolation for each customer and no custom code shared externally or used for AI model training. The result is a setup that respects enterprise guardrails while still giving developers and architects fast answers. Clean core gets a plain explanation in this episode. Build outside the application with published APIs, keep upgrades predictable, and innovate at the edge where you can move quickly. CodeGenie gives you the visibility to make that real, surfacing what you actually run today and how it ties to outcomes, so you can design a migration roadmap that fits the business rather than guessing from stale documents. Leo also previews the Gen AI Starter Pack, launching September 9. It bundles a managed, model-flexible platform with workshops, use-case ideation, and initial builds, so teams can move from curiosity to working solutions without locking themselves into a single provider. Paired with CodeGenie and Syntax's development accelerators, the Starter Pack points toward something SAP leaders have wanted for years, a practical way to shift from in-core customizations to clean-core extensions with much less friction. If you are planning S/4HANA, balancing hybrid and multi-cloud realities, or simply tired of tribal knowledge around critical programs, this conversation is for you. We get specific about how CodeGenie works, where it saves time and cost, and how Syntax is shaping a playbook for AI that helps teams deliver results they can trust. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

Drew Allen, CEO of Grace Technologies, shares real stories from the floor, the ideas shaping safer plants, and why culture matters more than slogans. Drew's background stretches from a family line linked to Samuel Morse to teenage years in China to global business development at 3M. That range shows up in how he leads. He listens, he moves fast, and he expects teams to work on things that matter. In his world that means saving electricians from shocks and arc flash while helping manufacturers modernize without losing their soul. Grace started with mechanical and analog products, then took the hard road into fully digital systems. The shift took time and patience. Today their platform brings sensors, AI, and cloud tooling into maintenance and safety. The example that stuck with me is a proximity band for electricians. It lights, beeps, and vibrates as a worker approaches live voltage. At TriCity, that band prevented three near misses in a three month pilot. A fourth incident still ended in a hospital visit and a costly outage because the worker left the band in his car. Another apprentice nearly placed a hand on a live bus bar until the band told him something was wrong. These moments remind you that technology can change a day and a life. Drew's take on culture is refreshingly direct. Values are not a poster. They are a filter for who you hire. He looks for customer obsession, ownership, curiosity, and candid communication. Then he pairs that with high expectations and real care. Autonomy comes with accountability. Impact matters. If someone does not want to work on meaningful problems, this is not their place. It sounds firm. It also explains why the company keeps earning top workplace recognition while raising the bar on performance. We also talked about Maple Studios, the startup incubator Drew launched in Davenport, Iowa. He sees gaps in the industrial ecosystem. Fewer big exits. Slow adoption cycles. Founders stuck inside large companies. Maple gives them tools, space, and hard feedback so they can iterate faster and build things factories will actually deploy. His advice is simple. Ship, learn, and repeat. Do customer reviews early. Expect a thousand small gotchas. Move through them rather than pretending they will not appear. Looking ahead, Drew expects robotics to accelerate for a very practical reason. Companies cannot find enough people. Dangerous work will be automated. He imagines maintenance tasks shifting toward humanoid robots, with machines designed so robotic agents can service them. He also references GM's self healing language to point at a coming blend of sensing, prediction, and automated repair.  On AI, he shares Satya Nadella's challenge. Measure productivity and GDP impact rather than hype. The promise is there. The scoreboard will tell the story. If you work in industrial tech, this conversation lands close to home. You will hear how to bring digital tools into legacy environments, how to design for safety from the start, and how to keep teams motivated without losing kindness. You will also catch an open invitation. Drew wants to partner with builders who care about this space. If that is you, reach out to him on LinkedIn or visit graceport.com. And if you are curious about the band that vibrates before a bad day begins, this episode is a good place to start. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

I spoke with Kalai Ramea at a timely moment. We recorded this conversation during a heatwave in the UK, which made her work at Planette AI feel very real. Kalai calls herself an all-purpose scientist, with a path that runs through California climate policy, Xerox PARC, and now a startup focused on the forecast window that most people ignore. Not tomorrow's weather. Not far-off climate scenarios. The space in between. Two weeks to two months out, where decisions get made and money is on the line. Kalai explains Planette AI's idea of scientific AI in plain words. Instead of learning from yesterday's weather patterns and hoping the future looks the same, their models learn physics from earth system simulations. Ocean meets atmosphere, energy moves, and the model learns those relationships directly. That matters in a warming world where history is a shaky guide. It also shortens time to insight. Traditional models can take weeks to run. If the output arrives after the risky period has passed, it is trivia.  tte AI is building for speed and usefulness. The value shows up in places you can picture. Event planners deciding whether to green-light a festival. Airlines shaping schedules and staffing. Farmers choosing when to plant and irrigate. Insurers pricing risk without leaning only on the past. Kalai shared a telling backcast of Bonnaroo in Tennessee, where flooding forced a last-minute cancellation. Their system showed heavy-rain signals weeks ahead. That kind of lead time changes outcomes, budgets, and stress levels. From Jargon To Decisions What I appreciate most about this story is the focus on access. Too many forecasts live in papers that only specialists read. Kalai and team are working to strip away jargon and deliver answers people can act on. Will it rain enough to trigger a payout. Will a heat threshold be crossed. Will the next month bring the kind of wind that matters for grid operations. The delivery matters as much as the math. NetCDF files might work for researchers, but a map, a simple number, or a chat interface is what users reach for when time is short. There is also a financial thread running through this work. Climate risk now shapes crop insurance, carbon programs, and balance sheets. Parametric insurance is growing because it is simple. Set a threshold. If it hits, the policy pays. Better medium-range signals make those products fairer and more useful. Kalai describes Planette AI's role as a baseline layer others can build on, a kind of AWS for climate intelligence. That framing fits. No single company will build every app in this space. A reliable core makes the rest possible. Kalai's path ties it all together. Policy taught her how decisions get made. PARC sharpened her instincts for practical AI. PlanetteAI is the result. If you care about planning beyond next week, this episode will give you a new way to think about forecasts and the tools that power them. I will add the blog link Kalai shared in the show notes. In the meantime, if you are in agriculture, travel, energy, or insurance, ask yourself a simple question. What would you change if you had a trustworthy signal three to eight weeks ahead. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

During the IT Press Tour, I had the pleasure of speaking with Weimo Liu, CEO and co-founder of PuppyGraph, and hearing firsthand how his team is rethinking graph technology for the enterprise. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, Weimo joins me to share the story behind PuppyGraph's “zero ETL” approach, which lets organizations query their existing data as a graph without ever moving or duplicating it. We discuss why graph databases, despite their promise, have struggled with mainstream adoption, often because of complex pipelines and heavy infrastructure requirements. Weimo explains how PuppyGraph borrows from his time at TigerGraph and Google's F1 engine to build something new: a distributed query engine that maps tables into a logical graph and delivers subsecond performance on massive datasets. That shift opens the door for use cases in cybersecurity, fraud detection, and AI-driven applications where latency and accuracy matter most. We also unpack the developer experience. Instead of rewriting schemas or reloading data every time requirements change, PuppyGraph allows teams to define nodes and edges directly from existing tables. That design lowers the barrier for SQL-focused teams and accelerates time to value. Weimo even touches on the role of graph in reducing AI hallucinations, showing how structured relationships can make enterprise AI systems more reliable. What struck me most in our conversation is how PuppyGraph's playful branding belies its serious engineering depth. Behind the “puppy” name lies a distributed engine built to scale with today's data volumes, backed by strong early adoption and a team that listens closely to customer needs. Whether you're exploring graph for cybersecurity, AI chatbots, or supply chain analytics, this discussion offers a glimpse of how the next generation of graph tech might finally break free from its niche and go mainstream. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

When I invited Or Eshed, CEO and co-founder of LayerX Security, onto Tech Talks Daily, I wanted to challenge a blind spot most teams carry into work each day. We talk about phishing, ransomware, and endpoint controls, yet we skip the place where employees actually live online. The browser. That quiet tab bar has become the front door to identities, payments, SaaS, and now AI. Or calls it a different operating system in its own right, and once you hear his examples of how extensions can intercept cookies, mimic logins, or even meddle with AI chats, the penny drops fast. Here's the thing. Blocking extensions across the board no longer fits how people work. Developers, marketers, sales teams, and support agents all lean on extensions for real productivity gains. Or's argument is simple. If the business depends on extensions, security has to meet people where they are with continuous, risk-based controls inside the browser itself. That means assessing code, permissions, ownership changes, and live behaviors, not relying on a static allow list that grows and grows while attackers slip through the cracks. We also unpack Extensionpedia, LayerX's free resource that lets anyone look up the risk profile of a specific extension. It is part education, part early warning system, and it serves a wider mission to raise the floor for everyone. Or shares how a technology alliance with Google has helped the team analyze extensions at serious scale, and why better data beats clever slogans in a space where signals change hour by hour. Malicious Extensions, AI Shortcuts, And The Culture Shift Security Needs One of the standout moments is a real-world story that starts at home and ends inside a corporate network. A spouse installs a screen-recording extension on a personal device, the browser profile syncs at work, and suddenly corporate credentials and sensitive sessions are mirrored to an untrusted machine. No shadowy APT needed. Just everyday sync doing exactly what it was designed to do. It is messy, human, and exactly why policy needs to be paired with continuous visibility in the browser. We explore the gray zone where productivity tools collide with privacy. Password managers, VPN helpers, and AI-everywhere extensions promise convenience, yet they can scrape data across SaaS apps or sync credentials in ways security leaders never intended. Or's advice is refreshingly pragmatic. Assume extensions are staying. Instrument the browser, score risk in real time, and adapt access based on what an extension actually does, not what it claims on a store page. Looking ahead, Or sees the browser taking an even bigger role as email, SaaS, and AI agents converge in one place. With AI companies building their own browsers, the last mile of user interaction gets denser, faster, and more valuable to protect. If 99 percent of enterprise users already run at least one extension, the task is clear. Know which ones are in play, understand how they behave, and keep policy dynamic. If this conversation sparks a rethink of your own approach, check your extensions in Extensionpedia, and then consider what modern, in-browser controls would look like in your environment. After this episode, you may never look at that tidy row of icons the same way again. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

I invited Laura Desmond, CEO of Smartly, to make sense of what feels like the biggest shake-up in marketing since the mobile era. She has led through every cycle I can remember, from the early internet to the rise of social, and she sees AI changing the rules faster than any previous wave. Across our conversation we unpack how AI is rewriting creative work, buying, and measurement, while forcing brands to rebuild trust with clear rules on data, models, and creator rights. Here's the thing. Attention is shorter, and the thumb moves fast. Most people give an ad about two seconds, and video is taking over the feed. Laura expects video to account for three quarters of digital ads by 2026, which tracks with what I am seeing across every platform. Smartly is betting on that shift with tools that turn Shorts or TikToks into personalized CTV spots, and bring CTV signal back into social. The goal is simple to say and hard to pull off. Show every person something that feels made for them, then learn from the response and improve the next piece of creative in near real time. We also talk about why the ground is moving under search. A growing number of people, especially younger users, skip the front page of Google and ask an AI assistant instead. That changes how discovery works, how queries appear, and where ad products live. Laura thinks we are heading toward campaigns that cut across search, social, retail media, and CTV as one flowing video-first effort, with creative and media stitched together by software rather than teams tossing files over the wall. Results matter, and Laura shared two proof points I kept coming back to. Smartly's platform has been validated by PwC for a 13 percent ROI lift across clients. The same study confirmed time savings that add up to 42 minutes a day for hands-on users. That reclaimed time funds the work that actually moves the needle, like faster A/B tests, sharper creative decisions, and better budget moves across channels. We also dig into conversational ads. In a recent test with Boots, Smartly's format delivered roughly four times the return on investment versus business as usual, which speaks to how fast query-style interactions are shaping expectations. Trust sits in the middle of all this. Laura is clear that responsible AI is table stakes. Brands need controls to tune or override generated assets, clarity on data sources and model choice, and a stance on creator rights before any content goes live. Her view of AI is creative first. Automate the tedious parts. Keep people in charge of taste, tone, and brand. Use the feedback loop to learn faster, not to replace the team. We close on where this all leads. Expect brand experiences that blur physical and digital without losing the human spark. Stadiums full, stores buzzing, and at the same time richer virtual touchpoints, snackable video, and one-to-one conversations that feel helpful rather than creepy. If this is your world, Laura is hosting Smartly's ADVANCE on September 17 in Brooklyn, and it looks set to be a real working session for marketers who want results, not theater. You can find details here: https://bit.ly/4fRgWEE. Tune in if you want a candid, practical map for where creative, media, and AI are heading next, and how to measure what matters while keeping your brand worthy of trust. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

What does it take to map the oceans when most of the world's seabed remains unseen and unmapped? That's the question I explored with Mike Liddell from Fugro, a company using technology to reveal what lies beneath the waves.  In our conversation, Mike explained why surveying the ocean is like “working in heavy fog on a roller coaster” and how traditional tools like light and radio signals are useless underwater. Instead, sonar, robotics, and increasingly AI are stepping in to make sense of this hidden world. Mike described the huge scale of the challenge, from mapping areas larger than major cities to supporting offshore wind farms that power our clean energy transition. With labour shortages and younger generations less willing to spend months at sea, Fugro is shifting to remote operations centres and uncrewed surface vessels. These new approaches not only widen the talent pool but also cut fuel use dramatically—by as much as 95 percent compared to older ships.  What really struck me was the pace of change. A few years ago, offshore vessels struggled with internet speeds reminiscent of dial-up modems.  Today, satellite systems like Starlink make real-time collaboration between sea and shore possible. Add in AI that can process data at the edge and make instant decisions about where and how to collect information, and you begin to see how marine surveying is entering a new era. This episode is a glimpse into that frontier and into how technology is reshaping the way we understand and care for our blue planet.   ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA      

Here's the thing. Generative AI for visuals has shifted from a party trick to everyday craftwork, and few people sit closer to that shift than Ofir Bibi, VP of Research at Lightricks.  In this conversation, I wanted to understand how a company famous for Facetune, Photoleap, and Videoleap is building for a future where creators expect speed, control, and choice without a headache. What I found was a story about building core technology that serves real creative workflows, not the other way around. Ofir traces Lightricks' journey from clever on-device tricks that made small screens feel powerful to today's foundation models running in the cloud. The constant thread is usability. Making complex editing feel simple requires smart decisions in the background, and that mindset has shaped everything from their early mobile apps to LTX Studio, the company's multi-model creative platform. Across the last three years, generative features moved from novelty to necessity, and that reality forced a bigger question: when do you stop stitching together other people's models and start crafting your own? That question led to LTXV, an open-source video generation model designed for speed, efficiency, and control. Ofir explains why Lightricks built it from scratch and why they shared the weights and trainer with the community. The result is a fast feedback loop where researchers, developers, and even competitors try ideas on a model that runs on consumer-grade hardware and can generate clips faster than they can be watched. The new LTXV 2B Distilled build continues that push toward quicker iteration and creator-friendly control, including arbitrary frame conditioning that suits animation and keyframe-driven workflows. We also talk about the changing data diet for training. Quantity is out. Quality and preparation matter. Licensed, high-aesthetic datasets and tighter curation produce models that understand prompts, motion, and physics with fewer weird edges. That discipline shows up in the product too. LTX Studio blends Lightricks tech with options from partners like Google's Veo and Black Forest Labs' Flux, then steers users toward the right model for the job through thoughtful UI. If you want the sharpest single shot, you can choose it. If you want fast, iterative tweaks for storytelling, LTXV is front and center. Looking ahead, Ofir sees a near future where models become broader and more multimodal, while creators and enterprises ask for local and on-prem options that keep data closer to home. That makes efficiency a feature, not a footnote. If you care about the craft of making, not just the spectacle, this episode offers a grounded view of how AI can actually serve creators. It left me convinced that speed and control are the real differentiators, and that open source can be a very practical way to get both. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to experiments in labs or one-off pilot projects. For many enterprises, it is becoming the backbone of how they operate, innovate, and compete. But as companies race to deploy AI, the biggest challenge is not whether the technology works, but whether the foundations exist to scale it safely and effectively. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Christian Buckner, Senior Vice President of Data and AI Platform at Altair, a company known for combining rocket science with data science. Christian unpacks the concept of an AI Fabric, a framework that harmonizes enterprise data and embeds AI directly into a universal model. Rather than scattered tools and isolated projects, the AI Fabric acts as a living system of intelligence, helping organizations move faster, make better decisions, and unlock new kinds of automation. We talk about how global enterprises from automotive suppliers to petrochemical giants are already using Altair's technology to improve safety, optimize production, and cut costs. Christian shares examples including a transportation company that boosted revenue by $50 million in its first year of AI-driven dynamic pricing and a healthcare provider that saved $17 million in analysis time using knowledge graphs for drug discovery. The conversation also explores the hype and the risks around AI agents. While it is easy to spin up a proof of concept with a Python library, Christian explains why real enterprise impact requires governance, monitoring, and infrastructure to make agents trustworthy and sustainable. He likens it to building HR systems for AI, where agents need onboarding, oversight, and performance evaluation to operate alongside humans. We also touch on Altair's acquisition by Siemens and what this means for the future of industrial AI. By integrating Altair's data and AI expertise with Siemens' deep industrial systems, enterprises can add intelligence without ripping out existing infrastructure. The result is not about replacing workers but enabling them to become what Christian calls “10x employees,” augmented by AI tools and agents that multiply their effectiveness. For anyone curious about how AI will change product design, operations, and enterprise decision-making, this episode offers a rare inside look at the technology foundations being built today. You can learn more at altair.com/ai-fabric. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

What if meetings stopped draining your time and instead became engines for action? That's the question driving Christoph Fleischmann, CEO of Arthur AI, and the conversation in today's episode of Tech Talks Daily. Christoph has spent his career at the intersection of human potential and technology, and now he's leading a company that wants to change how enterprises actually get work done. Arthur AI isn't another tool to add to the stack. It's a digital co-worker—an intelligent presence that joins meetings, captures knowledge, and keeps teams aligned across time zones and formats. Whether in XR spaces, on the web, or through conversational interfaces, Arthur AI blends real-time and asynchronous collaboration. The aim is to replace endless, inefficient meetings with something more dynamic: an environment where humans and AI collaborate side by side to deliver outcomes. This conversation goes beyond theory. Christoph shares how Fortune 500 companies are already using Arthur AI to align global strategies, manage complex transformations, and modernize learning and development programs. He explains how their platform is built on enterprise-grade security and a flexible, LLM-agnostic architecture—critical foundations for companies wary of vendor lock-in or compliance risks. We also touch on the cultural shift of inviting AI to take a real seat at the table. From interviewing and project management to knowledge sharing, Arthur AI represents a new category of work experience, one where digital co-workers support people rather than replace them. For leaders tired of meetings that go nowhere and knowledge trapped in silos, this episode offers a glimpse of what smarter, faster collaboration looks like at scale. Could the blueprint for the future of digital work already be here? ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

On this episode of The Table with Anthony ONeal, we're exposing 7 things quietly destroying your wealth, and how you might be doing them without even knowing it. These aren't just “bad money habits”; they're financial landmines keeping you broke, stressed, and stuck. We'll uncover the choices, mindsets, and everyday behaviors that silently drain your bank account and rob you of your future. If you've been working hard yet still feel like you're falling behind, this is your wake-up call. It's time to plug the leaks, protect your money, and finally start building lasting wealth.In this episode, you'll discover:The everyday habits quietly robbing your future wealthHow small money leaks snowball into massive financial drainsPractical steps to stop the bleeding and start creating generational wealth

On this episode of The Table with Anthony ONeal, we're pulling back the curtain on the 5 money lessons I wish I had learned sooner, before the setbacks, the stress, and the scramble to catch up.In this episode, you'll learn:The costly mistakes most people don't realize they're makingWhat I would've done differently to build wealth fasterHow to course-correct, before it's too lateMentioned On Today's Show:**This show is sponsored and brought to you by Kikoff!**

The stat that made me want to throw my phone across the room: For every $1 the average white family has, Black families have just 15 cents. But here's what they don't want you to know - we are not powerless.In this episode, I'm breaking down:- The REAL reason behind the $240,000 wealth gap- Why "flexing" is keeping us broke (this will hit different)- My personal $1 billion mission to change everything by 2050- 5 actionable steps you can take THIS WEEK to start building generational wealth- The credit score "game" and how to win it debt-freeThis isn't just another finance video - this is a movement. While we've been underserved, we are NOT under-brilliant. It's time to stop making excuses and start making moves.Mentioned On Today's Show:**This show is sponsored and brought to you by Careerist!**

On this episode of The Table with Anthony ONeal, we're sharing how it's possible to eliminate your debt—and even become completely debt-free—in the next 6 months, with no sugarcoating. This episode lays out the truth: financial freedom is possible, but the journey isn't easy, quick, or glamorous. It requires discipline, sacrifice, and a clear strategy. If you're tired of living paycheck to paycheck or feeling buried by debt, this is your wake-up call.☎️ Ask AO: (771)-224-8131(leave a 60 sec. voice message)Mentioned On Today's Show:**This show is sponsored and brought to you by Kikoff!**

Check out everything Careerist has to offer: https://crst.co/K0LtWThe speaker highlights that it's never too late for a career transition, even after 30, and that your job doesn't define your identity. There are many courses after bds abroad and bootcamps available that make it possible to improve your life. Changing your career change can be an incredible experience that betters your life, so don't be afraid to switch career and find job satisfaction.

On this episode of The Table with Anthony O'Neal, we're joined by Brittny Bagley, founder of B. Luxe Events. Brittny opens up about her inspiring journey from teenage motherhood to building a multi-million dollar event business. She shares how she navigated personal hardships including divorce and devastating family loss, yet continued to rise and thrive. Now, she's paying it forward with her latest venture, Six Figure Seasons, where she mentors up-and-coming event planners on how to scale their businesses to six and seven figures. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and a fierce dedication to building legacy through purpose.Mentioned On Today's Show:**This show is sponsored and brought to you by Careerist**

On this episode of The Table with Anthony O'Neal, we're a few months into the year, we're breaking down a step-by-step, six-month game plan to take control of your money and completely transform your finances. Whether you're drowning in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, or ready to start building real wealth, this roadmap will give you the clarity and direction you need to make it happen!Mentioned On Today's Show:**This show is sponsored and brought to you by Kikoff!**

On this episode of The Table with Anthony ONeal, we're making retirement planning simple and easy to understand. Too many people feel stuck because they don't know where to start, but that ends today! We're breaking down the basics of retirement plans, explaining key terms, and giving you practical steps to start building your future. Whether you're just getting started or need to get back on track, this episode will help you move forward with confidence. Don't let confusion hold you back from securing your financial future, tune in and take control of your retirement today!Mentioned On Today's Show:**This video is kindly sponsored by Ethos!**

We're revisiting a conversation with the inspiring Jen Thompson, Chief Brand Officer at Japonesque, whose innovative approach is transforming the beauty and wellness industry. With a career spanning cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking product categories, Jen's story offers a powerful exploration of what it means to find balance between ambition and authenticity.In this episode, Jen reflects on her journey from identifying solely as a careerist to reevaluating her priorities and aligning her professional aspirations with her personal values. She shares invaluable lessons on staying true to yourself in high-pressure environments, advocating for what matters most, and mastering the art of impactful communication in leadership.Join us as we revisit Jen's transformative story and the profound insights she offers on crafting a career and life that feel true to who you are.Resources:Connect with Jen Thompson on LinkedInLearn more about JaponesqueEnneagram Resources: Any of these would be a good starting point for self-exploration!Self At Work Guide: Discovering Your Enneagram TypeBook Recommendations: The Essential Enneagram or Discovering Your Personality Type Connect with me:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeselfatwork.comProduced by NOVA

An election candidate claims Clare has been held back from long term progress due to legacy politicians prioritising their careers. It follows renewed frustration over a proposed sewerage schemes for Broadford and Cooraclare which were first promised under the rural towns and villages initiative and water services investment programme respectively in 2002. Both villages then received a new commitment as part of a €50m pilot programme last December, however no ground has been broken on either site to date. Tuamgraney based Rabharta candidate Barry O'Donovan says parish pump politics has led to a lack of vision.

Chris Bishop, a non-linear multimodal careerist and former musician, discusses his diverse career journey from music to technology on Yuval Boger's podcast. He highlights his experiences as a studio musician, web producer, and IBM employee, transitioning into quantum technologies where he now engages as a freelance consultant, writer, and podcast host. Chris shares insights from hosting and emceeing quantum tech events, emphasizing the significance of adapting to emerging tech fields and the importance of interdisciplinary skills in navigating future careers.

In this 2024 WBL (Women Business Leaders) Series, Emily talks about her leadership journey from the point of view of a “mid careerist”.  Today she is leading innovation operations at Geisinger.  Her path to leadership was not a clear straight journey and she credits her prior diverse experience to giving her the confidence to lead […]

Dive into the inspiring journey of Bianca Stacey, from her humble beginnings as an admin to becoming a UX design powerhouse at Amazon! In this exclusive interview, Bianca shares her tech triumph, revealing how her user-focused and data-driven approach revolutionized mobile app design. But that's not all – beyond her tech achievements, Bianca is a mentor to emerging talents, sharing her expertise with the world.Are you dreaming of a tech job that takes you from zero to hero, just like Bianca? Wondering how to blend technical skill, entrepreneurial spirit, and professional integrity in your career? Bianca's story is a testament to what's possible when passion meets perseverance in the tech world.Got a burning desire to break into tech or scale your tech career? We've got you! From tech jobs to sales training, our resources, recommendations, and promotions are designed to launch you into the tech stratosphere. Check the links below for exclusive discounts and access to our tech career platform.Guest Info:LinkedIn: Bianca StaceyInstagram: @bianca.stacey#TechCareerChallenges #WealthManager #TechEntrepreneurship #TechBusinessNetworking #TechBusinessStrategiesCHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro0:32 - Tech Is The New Black Introduction2:51 - Bianca's Journey into Tech9:42 - Bianca's Amazon Interview Experience16:54 - Perks and Risks in Big Tech Careers18:59 - Career Help Text Line20:08 - Necessity of Financial Advisors21:54 - Comparing 6-Figure Business to Tech Salaries23:36 - Personal Growth in Tech Industry27:36 - Challenges in Entrepreneurship34:24 - Learning from Mistakes36:55 - Tech as a Fashion Statement41:08 - Balancing Femininity in a Driven Career43:00 - Addressing Gender Dynamics44:23 - Tribute to Kayla Burks48:17 - Advice for the Audience48:50 - Self-Advocacy Tips49:30 - Importance of VisibilityLet us know what questions you want us to ask our future tech guests and what kind of guests we should interview.Got any questions? Click Here To Check Out ALL Recommended Bootcamps, Discounts & FAQshttps://direct.me/imjustcyrusHere are the 2 bootcamps we most recommend! 1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose) These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews. They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They're about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically.Careerist Discount Link:

Dive into Gabriel Nwajiaku's incredible journey from a disciplined Taekwondo black belt to a pioneering force in the tech industry as a senior information security analyst. Gabriel's story, embedded with lessons from his time as an army veteran and his unparalleled resilience, offers a masterclass in how discipline, creativity, and dedication can be your greatest allies in carving a niche in the tech world.In this enlightening conversation, Gabriel opens up about the highs and lows of his transition, the importance of networking, facing challenges head-on, and the role faith played in his success. From being underestimated to becoming a tech titan, Gabriel's path is a testament to the power of perseverance and the endless opportunities tech offers.Are you captivated by cybersecurity or aiming for tech greatness? Gabriel spills the beans on how to break into and excel in the tech industry, making this a must-watch for anyone looking to revolutionize their career trajectory.Guest Info:Gabriel NwajiakuTiktok: @getaheadgabe#FromTaekwondotoTechTitan #TechCareers #CyberSecurity #SalesTraining #TechJobs #ResilienceInTech #TechSuccessStories #JourneyToTechGreatness #TechIndustryInsightsCHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro0:39 - Preview1:50 - Gabriel Wu's College Journey4:56 - Personal Growth Experiences7:52 - Authenticity vs Appeasement10:31 - Technology and Faith Intersection18:02 - Breaking Into Tech & Scaling Income19:10 - Parental Reaction to Tech Career21:30 - Embracing the Process23:11 - Vision-Aligned Partnerships25:17 - Non-Coding Tech Jobs26:17 - Cyber Security Career Insights27:08 - Workplace Value & Discernment30:13 - Future Warfare and Technology32:13 - AI Threats to Security34:50 - Impact on Small Businesses37:20 - Top Tech Careers & Salaries38:40 - Tech Privacy in Cars44:54 - Technology's Influence on Dating47:54 - Importance of Physical Fitness52:30 - Financial Hierarchies56:31 - Overcoming Racism for Success56:49 - Problem-Solving SpecificityLet us know what questions you want us to ask our future tech guests and what kind of guests we should interview.Got any questions? Click Here To Check Out ALL Recommended Bootcamps, Discounts & FAQshttps://direct.me/imjustcyrusHere are the 2 bootcamps we most recommend! 1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose) These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews. They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They're about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically.Careerist Discount Link:

Dive into the digital world's most underrated strategy with Leander Howard II, a tech wizard who's mastered the art of blending sales, marketing, and technology to skyrocket business revenue. From breaking into tech to scaling a business that's not just surviving but THRIVING, Leander shares invaluable insights that could be the missing puzzle piece in your tech career or startup journey!Wondering how e-mails could possibly outshine the flashy world of social media? Leander breaks down why your e-mail list might just be the most powerful tool you're not utilizing to its full potential. Plus, get a sneak peek into the best treat we've ever offered our viewers - a chance to WIN BIG by engaging with us!Are you capturing the data that turns followers into loyal customers, or are you letting potential growth slip through your fingers? Whether you're a budding tech entrepreneur or a seasoned pro looking to level up, this episode is packed with golden nuggets ready to be unearthed.Guest Info:LinkedIn: Leander Howard IIInstagram: @leanderhowardiiCHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:48 - Cyrus and Leandre Meeting Story2:58 - Secrets to Easy Marketing7:18 - Reasons Why Businesses Fail9:27 - Pre-Tech Career Insights13:43 - Tech Rich Program Introduction14:52 - Transitioning to Marketing Career17:42 - Social Media vs True Marketing22:48 - Email List Management Tips23:42 - Starting Spark Your Resume31:00 - Tech Community Invitation32:16 - Partnering with Competition Benefits34:00 - Choosing Tulsa for Business37:45 - Ideal Tech Partner Qualities43:34 - Biggest Business Pet PeevesLet us know what questions you want us to ask our future tech guests and what kind of guests we should interview.Got any questions? Click Here To Check Out ALL Recommended Bootcamps, Discounts & FAQshttps://direct.me/imjustcyrusHere are the 2 bootcamps we most recommend! 1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose) These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews. They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They're about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically.Careerist Discount Link:

Ready to unlock the secrets to a 7-figure tech career? You're in the right place! In today's must-watch episode of "Tech is the New Black," we sit down with the incredible Otissa Johnson (@OtissaJohnson / @Bravuraa_enablement), a powerhouse in tech diversity recruitment and career development. Otissa shares insider secrets on landing high-paying tech jobs and reveals hidden career paths that could lead you to earning 7 figures in the tech space!Are you tired of the endless entrepreneur hype on social media? Curious about the untapped opportunities in tech that go beyond coding? Otissa breaks it all down, from essential business skills for startups to lucrative, less-talked-about tech roles. Plus, discover how equity can turn a regular job into a multi-million dollar opportunity. We want to hear from YOU! Have you considered a tech career outside of coding? What's your take on entrepreneurship vs. intrapreneurship? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!Guest Info:LinkedIn: Otissa JohnsonInstagram: @OtissaJohnson / @Bravuraa_enablement#WomenInTech #TechCareerGuidance #EquityInclusion #TechIndustryMentorship #TechIndustryInsightsCHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:32 - Business Management Tips7:35 - Keith Lorren: Boosting Small Businesses12:21 - Lucrative Tech Careers18:01 - Understanding Ria's Role22:43 - Military Influence on Business22:57 - Mastering Intrapreneurship26:10 - Optimizing Your Business Strategy28:55 - Role of a Business Consultant Explained32:47 - Avoiding Scams in Business33:46 - Project Management Certification Benefits35:55 - Anew Consulting Partnership39:49 - Leveraging Equity in Business46:26 - Landing Diversity & Inclusion JobsLet us know what questions you want us to ask our future tech guests and what kind of guests we should interview.Got any questions? Click Here To Check Out ALL Recommended Bootcamps, Discounts & FAQshttps://direct.me/imjustcyrusHere are the 2 bootcamps we most recommend! 1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose) These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews. They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They're about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically.Careerist Discount Link:

From earning just $8.25/hour to becoming a Tech Titan, Broadus Palmer (@MrLevelUpInTech) shares his incredible journey that will inspire, educate, and motivate you to kickstart your career in tech. Whether you're feeling stuck in a low-paying job or unsure how to break into the tech industry, this video is your golden ticket to transformation. Broadus, a once banker turned tech enthusiast and influencer, didn't let his past define his future. Now, with over 60,000 followers on LinkedIn and a successful tech career, he's here to spill all the secrets on scaling your brand in tech, overcoming impostor syndrome, and why building a career brand is crucial.Guest Info:LinkedIn: Broadus PalmerInstagram: @Mrlevelupintech#TechNetworkingGems #TechNetworkingTips #TechCareerTips #TechCareer #ScalingTechBrandCHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:59 - Breaking Into Tech Industry6:34 - Effective Networking Strategies12:00 - Earning Over $1M in Tech13:08 - Avoiding Common Tech Career Pitfalls17:05 - Tech Industry Opportunities22:54 - Introduction to Level Up In Tech27:35 - Exploring Linux & Cloud Engineering33:03 - Joining Level Up In Tech Community34:22 - Impact of Marriage on Tech Career37:00 - Challenges of Balancing Marriage and Tech Career43:14 - Steps to Start a Tech Career43:50 - Advancing Your Tech CareerLet us know what questions you want us to ask our future tech guests and what kind of guests we should interview.Got any questions? Click Here To Check Out ALL Recommended Bootcamps, Discounts & FAQshttps://direct.me/imjustcyrusHere are the 2 bootcamps we most recommend! 1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose) These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews. They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They're about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically.Careerist Discount Link:

Dive into Ken's incredible journey from the world of fashion to becoming a tech titan! Ken Nnaoji, the mastermind behind groundbreaking apps, websites, and AI tools, shares his unlikely path to success in the tech industry. Despite a background in fashion and design, Ken has not only made a significant mark in tech but also guides others on how to follow in his footsteps.Guest Info:LinkedIn: Ken NnaojiInstagram: @KenTheNovaHave you ever dreamed of breaking into tech, even without a tech background? Ken's story is proof that with the right mindset and guidance, anything is possible! From designing clothes to designing software that changes the world, Ken's journey is nothing short of inspirational.What's more exciting? Ken has a message for everyone out there: becoming a tech founder is within your reach, regardless of your current profession. If you're intrigued by the possibility of making millions in the tech industry or simply want to transform your creative ideas into reality, this video is a must-watch!Interested in skyrocketing your career in tech or starting your own tech business? Ken reveals secrets and strategies that have helped him and can help you achieve unimaginable success. Plus, discover the power of AI in revolutionizing how we approach problem-solving and creativity in tech.#BlackTechFounder #RemoteTechWork #TechCareer #TechSkills #CareerGrowthCHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:33 - Ken Nnaoji: Fashion to Tech Transition6:25 - Merging Creativity with Technical Skills10:15 - Strategies for Landing a Tech Job13:05 - Techniques for Remembering Names18:00 - Mastering the Art of Remembering People21:55 - Exploring Tech Ridge23:04 - Time Management Insights26:54 - Cyrus's Perspective on Avoiding TV28:08 - Unlocking Wealth: The Science30:44 - General Assembly Partnership Highlight31:26 - Mindset & The Power of Reading34:58 - Addressing the Digital Divide in Black Communities37:05 - Introduction to TechFounder Pro42:40 - TechFounder Pro Curriculum Overview44:50 - The Value of Learning on the Job45:54 - The Continual Journey of Learning47:53 - Cultivating Multiple Revenue StreamsLet us know what questions you want us to ask our future tech guests and what kind of guests we should interview.Got any questions? Click Here To Check Out ALL Recommended Bootcamps, Discounts & FAQshttps://direct.me/imjustcyrusHere are the 2 bootcamps we most recommend! 1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose) These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews. They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They're about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically.Careerist Discount Link:

I'm excited to welcome my guest for this episode, Jen Thompson.  As the Chief Brand Officer at Japonesque, Jen has a hand in revolutionizing the beauty and wellness industry, integrating cutting-edge technology, and pioneering new product categories. For most of her adult life, she considered herself a careerist. But putting her career above all else meant giving up parts of herself she didn't want to miss out on. When you can't have it all, what has to give?In this heartfelt conversation, Jen opens up about the transformative journey of aligning her career aspirations with her personal values. We delve into the nuances of staying authentic in a demanding corporate environment, the art of self-advocacy, and the skillful communication of ideas that define her leadership style. Let's dive into the conversation with Jen and uncover the lessons and experiences that shape her unique perspective.Resources:Connect with Jen Thompson on LinkedInLearn more about JaponesqueEnneagram Resources: Any of these would be a good starting point for self-exploration!Self At Work Guide: Discovering Your Enneagram TypeBook Recommendations: The Essential Enneagram or Discovering Your Personality Type Connect with me:InstagramLinkedInYouTubeselfatwork.comProduced by NOVA Media

Odie Gray, President of Diversity Cyber Council & Founder of Tech is the New Trap MBA | CISSP | CISM | CRISC | CISA | PMP | CDPSE Mr. Gray is a Disabled Military Veteran, Cybersecurity Professional, and Businessman of twenty years specializing in Business Program Development and Digital Transformation. As a thought leader in this space, he has delivered strategic value to his clients by developing new cybersecurity service offerings and managing global teams to enhance cybersecurity programs for industry-leading organizations.Guest Info:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/odiegray/Instagram: @Techovatrap Website: https://www.diversitycybercouncil.com/CHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction to Odie Gray0:41 - Odie Gray's Arrival1:34 - East Chicago Roots4:20 - Odie's Life-Altering Moment7:46 - Military Career Insights9:02 - Cybersecurity Evolution Post-Military10:25 - Investing in Cybersecurity Sector12:02 - Understanding Cybersecurity Basics14:15 - The Cost of Cyber Hacks to Businesses17:14 - Upcoming Cybersecurity Legislation20:58 - Public Cybersecurity Awareness22:45 - Technology as Opportunity29:15 - Building a Tech Community30:33 - Launching Diversity Cyber Council38:00 - Addressing Workforce Automation40:33 - Entrepreneurship Significance41:25 - Digital Identity Tokens Explained44:19 - Breaking Into the Tech Industry46:04 - Monetizing Data with Digital Identity TokensLet us know what questions you want us to ask our future tech guests and what kind of guests we should interview.Got any questions? Click Here To Check Out ALL Recommended Bootcamps, Discounts & FAQshttps://direct.me/imjustcyrusHere are the 2 bootcamps we most recommend! 1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose) These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews. They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They're about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically.Careerist Discount Link:

Meet Marlon Avery, innovative entrepreneur driving AI Impact, which helps companies stay competitive through AI training and tools. Learn how he transformed his tech career in 5 years using mentorship and how AI Impact is revolutionizing industries from healthcare to education with personalized learning. Includes compelling anecdotes and advice for scaling in tech, the future impact of AI assistants enhancing everyone's quality of life, and empowering our youth. Join Avery's mission advancing technology accessibly! Click to subscribe and support technology transforming opportunities for marginalized communities.Guest Info:Instagram: @iammarlonaveryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-avery/#AiGenius #AiAssistant #AiRevolution #AiModeling #CareeristCHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction to Marlon Avery1:34 - Knowledge Acquisition Strategies7:58 - AI Influence and Future15:56 - AI Scenarios: Best and Worst23:04 - Joining Tech Is The New Black Show25:44 - Young Aspirants: Tips and Strategies27:20 - Parental Guidance for Tech Era28:40 - Overcoming Challenges: Youth EmpowermentLet us know what questions you want us to ask our future tech guests and what kind of guests we should interview.Got any questions? Click Here To Check Out ALL Recommended Bootcamps, Discounts & FAQshttps://direct.me/imjustcyrusHere are the 2 bootcamps we most recommend! 1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose) These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews. They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They're about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically.Careerist Discount Link:

Ready to unlock the secrets of tech success and live the Manhattan dream?Join us as we dive deep with Arthur Bernier, aka @BigPoppaCode, a true wizard in the coding realm who's taken his programming prowess all the way to a house in Manhattan! In this eye-opening chat, Arthur spills the beans on the transformative power of good code and how it's not just about the tech, but the connections you forge with consumers.From tales of coding love letters in high school to the real estate revolution with prop tech, Arthur's journey is nothing short of inspiring. With his upcoming podcast 'Deeper Than Code,' Arthur is here to share a wealth of knowledge that spans two decades in tech and to show you how to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape.Are you yearning for a six-figure tech career? Do you dream of turning your techpreneur visions into high-value contracts? Whether you're a coder at heart or an entrepreneur looking to disrupt the tech scene, this video is your golden ticket.Arthur isn't just about the code; he's a mentor, a tech visionary, and your new best friend in the digital age. Don't miss out on this masterclass of industry insights and the actionable steps to make your mark in the tech world.So, what's your tech dream? Share in the comments, hit like if you're ready to code your way to success, and don't forget to subscribe for more insider secrets from the titans of tech! Let's catch that 2032 wave together – it's now or never! #TechSuccess #CodingLife #TechCareersCHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction to Tech Industry Evolution1:47 - Tech Industry Changes Over 20 Years5:19 - AI Industry Sustainability Discussion6:55 - Evolution: Web 1.0 to Web 3.08:38 - Future of the Metaverse9:24 - AI Impact on Software Engineering Jobs16:08 - Introduction to PropTech19:14 - Strategies for Six-Figure Tech Careers20:21 - Arthur Bernier's Tech Career Journey24:50 - Arthur's Path into Tech Industry28:17 - Tips for Breaking Into Tech29:20 - Coding Bootcamps Effectiveness33:03 - Arthur's Entrepreneurial Beginnings37:26 - Achieving Immediate Brand Recognition38:41 - Contracting Advantages in Tech43:17 - Comprehensive Guide to Entering Tech48:28 - Tech Predictions for the Next Decade51:15 - Youth Leadership in Tech Importance53:08 - Seizing Opportunities in Current Tech LandscapeLet us know what questions you want us to ask our future tech guests and what kind of guests we should interview.Got any questions? Click Here To Check Out ALL Recommended Bootcamps, Discounts & FAQshttps://direct.me/imjustcyrusHere are the 2 bootcamps we most recommend! 1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose) These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews. They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They're about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically.Careerist Discount Link:

Tayo Adesanya is an Electrical Engineer that graduated from Purdue University as an All-American in Track and Field. Instead of training for the Olympics having jumped 2in short of the qualifying standard, he chose to focus on starting his technical career at ON Semiconductor in Phoenix, Arizona. After declining an NBA D-League contract, he got his MBA from Arizona State University which led him to pursue his dream of working in Silicon Valley and now has his own Semiconductor Chip company, Lola Vision Systems. https://lolavisionsystems.com/Guest InfoLinkedIn: Tayo AdesanyaInstagram: @mbanotnbaWebsite: https://lolavisionsystems.com/For a career as an Account Executive like Tayo Adesanya, we recommend Course Careers! CourseCareers is a self paced program, with courses that most finish it in 1 month. They offer tech sales & other trainings too. They also have paid internships. They're just $449 WITH OUR DISCOUNT LINK

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