Episode 146 – How Marketplaces are Powering Growth, with Braintrust founder, Gabe Luna-Ostaseski

Gabe Luna-Ostaseski is the co-founder and CRO of Braintrust, the first user-controlled talent network that connects organizations with highly skilled tech talent.   Our conversation explores the power of two-sided marketplaces, how Gabe built his first company, and powerful lessons in growth and leadership which will make this a must-listen for anyone in the startup…

Episode 145 – How SignalWire is Powering the World’s Platforms, and Secrets of Successful Product Management with Sean Heiney

Sean Heiney is the founder of SignalWire, the world’s largest telecom platform. Their technology forms the backbone of modern communications applications like Amazon, Netflix, and Zoom.   We explore the power of product management, how the startup industry is fundamentally changing with the events of 2020, and how Sean and how to go from bold…

Episode 142 – Unlocking Technical Barriers and Successful Selling in the Public Sector with Jen Snyder of GovQA

Jen Snyder is the Chief Evangelist at GovQA, the leader in enterprise workflow automation for government requests, mainly focused on Public Records (FOIA).  We have a very extensive conversation that covers how the pandemic and protests have changed the way “Smart Government” agencies across the country communicate via public records – and caused many to see…

Episode 141 – Marketing Automation and Founder’s Lessons with Vince De Benedetto of Automated Dreams

Vince De Benedetto, MBA is the Founder and CEO of the marketing automation firm – Automated Dreams – in Portland, OR. He helps transformational leaders and businesses scale their positive impact in the world through automation, conversational marketing, and mentors leaders to work smarter not harder. Vince shares powerful lessons learned in leading the charge…

Episode 138 – Why IoT Security is at Risk and Lessons in Leading Early Phase Startups with Agile PQ CEO, Paul Clayson

Paul Clayson joined AgilePQ in 2017, bringing extensive experience in launching and growing early stage companies. Paul has launched four disruptive technology companies, and served as CEO to five early stage companies in nanotechnology, automotive, graphene, carbon nanotube, PCB, microprocessor and other advanced technologies. Our conversation spans the challenges of IoT security, the need to…