A Critical 1st Step When Building Your Patent Strategy – Steve Sponseller
Tech Leader Talk
In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of training your team to identify every invention created in your organization. Invention identification is critical because you can’t evaluate and protect an invention if you don’t first identify it. Identifying every invention is more complicated than simply asking, “What have you invented lately?” Listen to this episode so you understand how to implement this critical 1st step in building your robust patent strategy. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Why many people fail to identify inventions - Discovering hidden inventions...
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A “Digital Wingman” to Manage Risk and Empower Teams – John Hernandez
Tech Leader Talk
Podcast Partner I want to thank the New Mexico Tech Council () for being the Podcast Partner for this episode. The NM Tech Council was established with the vision of propelling New Mexico into a brighter future, and serves as a catalyst for collaboration, education, and networking among businesses, entrepreneurs, researchers, and tech enthusiasts. The organization plays a pivotal role in uniting the diverse tech community in New Mexico and helps these stakeholders come together to collaborate and build synergistic relationships. This Episode Have you ever thought about whether your...
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Flexible Leadership Skills for Today’s Technology Leaders – Kevin Eikenberry
Tech Leader Talk
Do you want to become a more flexible leader in today’s ever-changing world? You’re in luck because that’s what my guest, Kevin Eikenberry, is discussing today. Kevin specializes in empowering organizations, leaders, and individuals to fulfill their leadership potential. Kevin’s latest book, Flexible Leadership, provides leaders with a new perspective and a new set of skills centered around flexibility. During our discussion, Kevin explains how technology leaders can become more flexible and why that flexibility is important in today’s rapidly changing business...
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From Amazon to Big Bets: Navigating Change and Complexity in Tech – John Rossman
Tech Leader Talk
On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with John Rossman. John is a thought leader on digital and innovation strategies. He is the author of four books on leadership and business innovation including the best seller The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. John is also a keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation. John is a former Amazon executive who was a leader in launching and scaling the Amazon Marketplace business. He has also served as the senior technology advisor at the Gates Foundation and senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile. During our...
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Season 2 – Welcome Back!
Tech Leader Talk
Welcome to another episode of the Tech Leader Talk podcast. We’re back from a break and I’m excited to publish new episodes every Thursday. As always, the Tech Leader Talk podcast brings together successful technology company leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts from around the technology industry. Podcast guests share successes, challenges, and examples of what’s working now to build strong tech companies. After 154 episodes, the Tech Leader Talk podcast is launching a new season with new guests that share their experiences and stories to help others in the...
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Strengthen your Tech Team Using Design Reviews and Mentoring – Shawn Buckley
Tech Leader Talk
Are you using design reviews and testing to build a strong tech team? Today I am talking with Shawn Buckley. Shawn is the VP Destinations at Sierra Space where he and his team are developing and implementing the next generation of power and infrastructure for the evolving space economy. Shawn is passionate about space systems, especially inflatable space habitats. He loves attending design reviews. He considers it a privilege to participate in design reviews to see people’s work and see their excitement. During design reviews, Shawn enjoys seeing all of the hard work...
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Pivotal Strategies for Tech Leaders – Stephen Shapiro
Tech Leader Talk
Would you like to learn how to create stability in your organization while the tech landscape is constantly changing? Today’s guest, Stephen Shapiro, will share his insights and experiences about using “Pivotal Strategies” to strengthen your tech company. Stephen is a leading keynote speaker, author, and advisor on innovation. He has two decades of practical innovation experience, including a 15-year tenure at Accenture, where he created and led a 20,000-person innovation practice. Stephen has just released a new book titled “Pivotal: Creating Stability in an Uncertain...
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Building Space Foundries that Enable the Next Industrial Revolution – Joe Pawelski
Tech Leader Talk
Can your company benefit from rapid iteration techniques and simulation to quickly develop successful products? Today I’m talking with Joe Pawelski, who is the Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of CisLunar Industries. Joe and the team at CisLunar Industries are building and operating space foundries to enable the next industrial revolution. In particular, he works with in-space metal processing and space debris recycling. Joe has a passion for figuring out things people say are impossible. Some of the projects he and the CisLunar team are working on include things that might...
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Revolutionizing Business with AI, Digital Transformation, and Innovation – Michael Lynch
Tech Leader Talk
Do you want some insights on growing your business with digital transformation and innovation? That’s what I’m discussing today with Michael Lynch. Michael is the CEO of Praxie, which is a leader in AI-powered digital transformation software. During our conversation, Michael discusses how artificial intelligence and digital transformation are changing the manufacturing process. And, he shares information about how Praxie helps companies digitize their business in a cost-effective manner. Michael also talks about horizontal AI (generalized) versus vertical AI (company-specific)...
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Your Company Can Use NASA Inventions – Daniel Lockney
Tech Leader Talk
Did you know that NASA has patented inventions ready for you to license and commercialize? On this episode of the podcast, I am talking with Dan Lockney. I’m excited about this episode because Dan and I talk about a fantastic program from NASA for technology companies. Dan is the Technology Transfer Program Executive at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. He is responsible for managing NASA’s intellectual property and the transfer of NASA technology to promote the commercialization and public availability of NASA’s patented inventions. Dan and I discuss how NASA’s Technology...
info_outlineNeed help growing your tech company? Learn from a serial technology entrepreneur who has created and incubated nearly a dozen startups.
On today’s episode, I am talking with Jay Bartot.
Jay is a Technical Partner at Madrona Venture Labs. He is a serial technology entrepreneur and innovator with more than 20 years of experience developing data and machine learning applications. As a co-founder of several companies, Jay has built technology teams, innovative analytics, and machine learning platforms.
Jay is also involved with Go Vertical, which provides startup creation workshops focused on technology entrepreneurship.
I hope you enjoy my discussion with Jay, where he shares tips and recommendations for launching and growing tech companies.
“Acquiring a tech startup can help larger companies stay at the forefront of technology and innovation.” – Jay Bartot
Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast:
- Using artificial intelligence to improve business processes
- Experiences with company acquisitions
- Lessons learned from incubating tech startups
- Developments in RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
- Maintaining effective communication channels between team members
Connect with Jay Bartot:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-bartot/ (get Jay’s attention by mentioning that you heard him on the Tech Leader Talk podcast)
Website: https://www.madronavl.com/
Thanks for listening!
Be sure to get your free copy of Steve’s latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.