A “Digital Wingman” to Manage Risk and Empower Teams – John Hernandez
Release Date: 11/13/2025
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A “Digital Wingman” to Manage Risk and Empower Teams – John Hernandez
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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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I want to thank the New Mexico Tech Council (www.nmtechcouncil.org) 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 business needs a “Digital Wingman” that can empower your team with real-time insights and support - exactly when it’s needed? On this episode, my guest, John Hernandez, will be talking about this topic.
John Hernandez is the CEO of Dash2 Labs in Albuquerque, NM. During today’s discussion, John shares insights regarding AI-powered systems Dash2 Labs has developed that provide solutions to overcome information overload, improve risk management, and empower manufacturing teams.
John shares the meaning behind the name “Dash2 Labs” and explains how his military background inspired the creation of a “Digital Wingman.” He describes how curated knowledge and real-time insights allow businesses to streamline operations and stay ahead of risks.
I’m sure you will enjoy this discussion with John and get some valuable tips to make your team smarter, faster, and more effective.
Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast:
- How to overcome information overload
- Systems for managing subject matter expertise
- How to effectively communicate with your team and clients
- Tips for improving risk management
Connect with John Hernandez:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchernandez1/
Website: https://www.dash2labs.com/
Thanks for listening!
Be sure to get your free copy of Steve’s 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.