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Welcome to the Pair Program from hatchpad, the podcast that gives you a front-row seat to candid conversations with tech leaders from the startup world. Join host Tim Winkler alongside co-host Mike Gruen as they bring together two guests to dissect topics at the intersection of technology, startups, and career growth.  Tim Winkler is a serial Entrepreneur and is the CEO of hatch I.T. a Software Recruiting Company focusing on newly emerging Startup companies. Mike Gruen is a Technologist & Engineering Leader with decades of experience in the field. He is currently the Director of Engineering at Cherre, the leader in real estate data and insight. Get Answers to your most pressing startup questions: 💡 Do I need a college degree to work as a Software Engineer? 💡 Should we build or buy software? 💡 How do startups get funded? 💡 How do I get into Product Management? All these questions and more will be answered for you by our experienced hosts and industry-leading guests. Make sure to catch each episode every other week and follow us on Social to stay up to date with hatchpad. 🐣 What is hatchpad? 🐣 Hatchpad is the community for startup technologists. Our members include Software Engineers, Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Tech Executives; all connected through their passion for startups and desire to create innovative technology. Every week we chat with startup technologists to provide you behind-the-scenes insights on technical skills, career advice, and industry trends. This community is for you if you want to learn from and grow alongside a curated group of startup technical professionals.   🚀 Sign-Up for Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/  🤖 Check Out the hatchpad: http://myhatchpad.com/  Follow us on Social Media!! LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hatchpadcommunity/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/my_hatchpad YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBy9WYJlx31R3QmbSlR85Dg read less
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CTO Wisdom with David Bachowski | Beyond the Program
2d ago
CTO Wisdom with David Bachowski | Beyond the Program
CTO Wisdom with David Bachowski | Beyond the ProgramWelcome to CTO Wisdom. In this series, we interview technical leaders who have stepped into executive positions.Today’s guest host, Eric Brooke, speaks with David Bachowski, CTO at Trusted Nurse Staffing where he is defining and executing the vision for all things digital.In today’s episode, they discuss:- How David went from being a band member to a junior mobile game developer to CTO- The value of story-driven roadmaps over delivery-driven roadmaps- The value of learning your business through non-engineering teams- Advice for other CTO's- And much more!About today’s guest: Dave Bachowski joined Trusted Nurse Staffing in 2022 to help define and execute the vision for all things digital. Prior to TNS, he built a 17 year technology career as CTO for a wide variety of startups and companies through sheer stubbornness, affinity for adventure, and a constant smile. When he’s not spending time with his family, you can find him night golfing, playing music, or geeking out on dungeons and dragons.About today’s host: Eric Brooke has a rich and varied leadership career – leading up to 21,000 people and Billions in revenue, throughout 14 countries. In their career, they have been an Executive six times (e.g. President, CEO, CMO, and CTO) and a Board member of multiple organizations. Eric has been a CTO of scaling startups from 0 to 120 engineers. As an adviser and mentor, they have helped multiple other startups scale both in Canada and the US. As well as supporting multiple startup incubators such as 1871 in Chicago and TechStars.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
Driving Change: Tackling Military Spouse Unemployment Through Innovation | The Pair Program Ep40
Mar 19 2024
Driving Change: Tackling Military Spouse Unemployment Through Innovation | The Pair Program Ep40
Driving Change: Tackling Military Spouse Unemployment Through Innovation | The Pair Program Ep40Join us in this illuminating episode as we explore the groundbreaking partnership between Instant Teams, a mission-driven startup, and Squadra Ventures, a venture capital fund. Liza Rodewald, CEO and Founder of Instant Teams, shares her journey and how her personal experience as a military spouse ignited her passion to tackle the alarming issue of military spouse unemployment. Margaret Falzon, COO at Squadra Ventures, delves into why their team chose to invest in Instant Teams and the transformative impact they foresee.Discover the profound implications of military spouse unemployment on national security and how Instant Teams’ innovative customer experience marketplace is revolutionizing remote work opportunities for this remarkable and diverse workforce. Whether you're connected to the military or passionate about mission-driven startups, this episode offers invaluable insights into a pressing issue and the pioneering solutions driving change.Join us as we explore the intersection of purpose, innovation, and social impact.About Margaret Falzon: Margaret is the COO at Squadra Ventures, a national security-focused venture capital fund founded on the belief that exceptional teams are the key to outsized success. Prior to this, Margaret was a co-founder and product leader at a dual-use data analytics company that operated in the learning and training technology space, built grassroots community networks that supported the development of women leaders, and served as a board member and advisor for multiple entrepreneur support organizations. In her work, she finds joy when she is increasing the leadership capacity of teams and individuals, working in dynamic environments on projects that tell and sell the stories of innovative products in service to the needs of customers, and helping early-stage entrepreneurs design the culture of their companies with intention.About Liza Rodewald: Liza is a 4x entrepreneur and software engineer. She is currently the CEO and Founder of Instant Teams and Twelve Million Plus. She has scaled the company to over 500 employees, raised more than $16M in venture capital and landed at #13 on the Inc. 5000 list for Human Resources across the nation.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
Inside HEAVY.AI's Startup Journey with Dcode | The Pair Program Ep39
Mar 5 2024
Inside HEAVY.AI's Startup Journey with Dcode | The Pair Program Ep39
Inside HEAVY.AI's Startup Journey with Dcode | The Pair Program Ep39In this episode, we dive into the world of commercial innovation within regulated industries, particularly defense and national security. Our guests, Jon Kondo, CEO of HEAVY.AI, and Rebecca Gevalt, Managing Partner at Dcode Capital, unpack the challenges and opportunities of navigating the federal sector.HEAVY.AI specializes in data analysis, offering an intelligence platform that empowers organizations to extract insights from vast datasets, crucial for making time-sensitive decisions. Jon shares insights into how their technology addresses the government's struggle with data analysis on a massive scale.Rebecca sheds light on Dcode's role in helping startups enter the government market, facilitating their entry into the federal arena.Together, they discuss Dcode's pivotal assistance in HEAVY.AI's journey towards federal adoption, highlighting the importance of collaboration between innovative startups and established players in the government space.Tune in to discover how these trailblazers are reshaping the landscape of govtech and driving impactful change within regulated sectors.About Jon Kondo: Jon is CEO of HEAVY.AI. Jon has 30 years of general management, sales, and marketing experience building both global enterprise software companies and SaaS-based start-ups. Prior to HEAVY.AI, Jon was SVP of global sales and marketing for Appen, an ASX company, providing data services and technology for AI/ML. Before that he was co-founder and CEO of OpsPanda, a leading application for sales resource management acquired by Xactly. Jon’s additional leadership roles include Chief Revenue Officer at Replicon, CEO of Host Analytics, Group Vice President at Oracle, and SVP & GM, Americas at Hyperion. Jon received his BA from UC Santa Barbara and his MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.About Rebecca Gevalt: Rebecca Gevalt is Managing Partner at Dcode Capital where they invest alongside leading venture firms in commercially-successful, high-growth technology companies that can dramatically improve the federal government. Prior to Dcode Capital, Rebecca worked at the CIA for more than a decade, including with In-Q-Tel to bring novel tech startups into the national security space.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
CTO Wisdom with Joel Schlundt | Beyond the Program
Feb 27 2024
CTO Wisdom with Joel Schlundt | Beyond the Program
CTO Wisdom with Joel Schlundt | Beyond the ProgramWelcome to CTO Wisdom. In this series, we interview technical leaders who have stepped into executive positions.Today’s guest host, Eric Brooke, speaks with Joel Schlundt, CTO at TextUs, a business texting software.In today’s episode, they discuss some of the key learnings from Joel’s career journey to becoming a CTO:Giving your managers room and space to take risks and be there to support them as they need itCreating empathy between you and your other partners throughout the business, to create strong business valueBeing a force multiplier for all parts of the business not just Engineering and ProductBalancing the needs of product delivery, platform, and peopleAbout today’s host: Eric Brooke has a rich and varied leadership career - leading up to 21,000 people and Billions in revenue, throughout 14 countries. In their career, they have been an Executive six times (e.g. President, CEO, CMO, and CTO) and a Board member of multiple organizations. Eric has been a CTO of scaling startups from 0 to 120 engineers. As an adviser and mentor, they have helped multiple other startups scale both in Canada and the US. As well as supporting multiple startup incubators such as 1871 in Chicago and TechStars.About today's guest: Joel Schlundt is the CTO of TextUs and working to help businesses better engage with their customers through messaging technology. Joel has over 20 years of experience in technology, including software engineering, infrastructure, systems implementation and integration, as well as scaling a variety of different types of technology teams.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
CTO Wisdom with Asanka Jayasuriya | Beyond the Program
Feb 13 2024
CTO Wisdom with Asanka Jayasuriya | Beyond the Program
CTO Wisdom with Asanka Jayasuriya | Beyond the ProgramWelcome to CTO Wisdom. In this series, we interview technical leaders who have stepped into executive positions.Today’s guest host, Eric Brooke, speaks with Asanka Jayasuriya, CTO at 8VC where he works on their Build program that incubates several new companies a year.In today’s episode, they discuss:Asanka’s career journey through big and medium techSetting others up for successThe importance of Developing Leaders and ideas (and how to do this!)The transition when your peers become stakeholders at the Executive level (and how to manage through the transition)The difference of a Private vs. Public board and its impact on technologyWhat it’s like to be a portfolio CTO roleAbout today’s guest: As CTO at 8VC, Asanka Jayasuriya helps startups with product and engineering strategy, particularly as they scale. He also works extensively on 8VCs Build program that incubates several new companies a year. A software engineer by training, Asanka has nearly 25 years of experience building products across enterprise saas, e-commerce, collaboration software, and security products. He's worked for industry leading companies like Oracle, Amazon, Atlassian and SailPoint.About today’s host: Eric Brooke has a rich and varied leadership career - leading up to 21,000 people and Billions in revenue, throughout 14 countries. In their career, they have been an Executive six times (e.g. President, CEO, CMO, and CTO) and a Board member of multiple organisations. Eric has been a CTO of scaling startups from 0 to 120 engineers. As an adviser and mentor, they have helped multiple other startups scale both in Canada and the US. As well as supporting multiple startup incubators such as 1871 in Chicago and TechStars.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
Beyond Venture Capital: The Bootstrapper's Blueprint | The Pair Program Ep38
Feb 6 2024
Beyond Venture Capital: The Bootstrapper's Blueprint | The Pair Program Ep38
Beyond Venture Capital: The Bootstrapper's Blueprint | The Pair Program Ep38Join us for an exciting episode as we dive deep into the world of bootstrapped startups with guests Rand Fishkin, Co-founder of SparkToro & Snackbar Studio, and Liam Martin, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Time Doctor.These two remarkable founders share their firsthand experiences, insights, and secrets to success in the world of bootstrapping.They Discuss:What inspired them to choose the bootstrapping approach.The unique challenges and journey of bootstrapping a business.The fascinating stories behind the founding of their respective companies.Why the venture capital model isn't the right fit for every startup, despite common beliefs.Financial management and lean strategies during the early phases of their startups.How bootstrapping significantly improved their long-term financial standing.And much more!About Rand Fishkin: Cofounder of SparkToro & Snackbar Studio. Founder and former CEO of Moz. Author of Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World.About Liam Martin: Liam is the Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Time Doctor, pioneers cutting-edge workforce management tools to enhance remote employee productivity. He co-organizes the annual Running Remote Conference, and co-authored the bestselling book "Running Remote," advocating for collaborative and agile remote-first organizations.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | The Plains of Electric Power | Beyond the Program
Jan 30 2024
Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | The Plains of Electric Power | Beyond the Program
Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | The Plains of Electric Power | Beyond the ProgramIn this episode our guest host, Jazmin Furtado, speaks with Emma Konet, Co-Founder and CTO of Tierra Climate, to learn more about how data is being harnessed to advance the Electric Power Industry.They discuss:How Emma was inspired to get into Energy.The ways that she leverages the vast amounts of data at a national scale from the electric grid to make near-real-time decisions.The challenges that face the Electric Power Industry today and what we need to think about to ensure a greener future.And much more!About today’s host: Jazmin Furtado has been a part of the software innovation realm for the Department of Defense where she has overseen large-scale Data and Artificial Intelligence programs in the Air Force and Space Force. She has also held various leadership and advisory roles with organizations such as Google, SpaceX, and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she designed and scaled AI, data, and education and training programs.About today’s guest: Emma Konet is Co-Founder and CTO of Tierra Climate. Tierra Climate's mission is to accelerate grid-scale battery deployment by unlocking and monetizing grid decarbonization services. She is currently pursuing an MBA at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business and previously worked three years at battery developer Key Capture Energy as Director of Market Strategy & Operations. Prior to Key Capture, Emma spent four years at Citibank as a power trader managing risk in East power markets. In addition, Emma graduated Summa Cum Laude from Tulane with a B.S. in Chemistry and Mathematics and was recently selected as a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree for Energy.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
CTO Wisdom with Bohdan Zabawskij | Beyond the Program
Jan 16 2024
CTO Wisdom with Bohdan Zabawskij | Beyond the Program
CTO Wisdom with Bohdan Zabawskij | Beyond the ProgramWelcome to CTO Wisdom. In this series, we interview technical leaders who have stepped into executive positions.Today’s guest host, Eric Brooke, speaks with Bohdan Zabawskyj, an experienced CTO and founder of TrueNorthCTO.In today’s episode, they discuss:Bohdans’ career journey through many roles and sectorsWhy Values, Beliefs, and Behaviors are better Indicators than personality for success as a leader or Individual ContributorMeasuring success as the growth of othersA three-step approach to joining a companyHow to be successful as a C-Suite member both with the rest of the Executive and the BoardAbout today’s guest: Bohdan Zabawskyj has had over 20 years of experience as a CTO/CPO in leading engineering, product, and strategic planning initiatives in both start-ups and large enterprises across diverse domains such as Health Tech, Fintech, E-Commerce, Telecom, Media, Marketplaces, and HR Tech. Bohdan is also a named inventor in over 20 patents worldwide, a founder of Fortay.ai (a DEIB-centric People Experience platform), and a founder of TrueNorthCTO, a pan-Canadian, not-for-profit, and volunteer-driven initiative where over 2,100 senior technology leaders exchange insights in a supportive and collaborative environment.About today’s host: Eric Brooke has a rich and varied leadership career - leading up to 21,000 people and Billions in revenue, throughout 14 countries. In their career, they have been an Executive six times (e.g. President, CEO, CMO, and CTO) and a Board member of multiple organisations. Eric has been a CTO of scaling startups from 0 to 120 engineers. As an adviser and mentor, they have helped multiple other startups scale both in Canada and the US. As well as supporting multiple startup incubators such as 1871 in Chicago and TechStars.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
The AI Engineer's Dilemma: Mastery or Versatility? | The Pair Program Ep37
Jan 9 2024
The AI Engineer's Dilemma: Mastery or Versatility? | The Pair Program Ep37
The AI Engineer's Dilemma: Mastery or Versatility? | The Pair Program Ep37Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence through the eyes of two industry leaders. In this episode, we're joined by Maggie Engler, a Technical Staff member at Inflection AI, and Andrew Gamino-Cheong, the CTO and Co-Founder of Trustible.Maggie and Andrew share their first-hand experiences of working in the AI engineering space, offering insights into the challenges and innovations that shape their daily lives. They explore the critical question of whether AI engineers should strive to be jacks of all trades or masters of one specific skill, shedding light on the diverse skillsets demanded by this dynamic field.But that's not all – this episode also delves into one of the hottest topics surrounding AI: ethics. Maggie and Andrew engage in a thought-provoking discussion about how AI should be used, the ethical dilemmas faced by engineers, and the inherent limitations in AI's application.About the guests:-Maggie Engler is a technologist and researcher focused on mitigating abuse in the online ecosystem. She currently works on safety for large language models at Inflection AI.-Andrew has spent his career working at the intersection of policy and AI. Prior to founding Trustible, Andrew was a machine learning engineering tech led at FiscalNote. Now, at Trustible, he's flipped the script and is working to apply policy to the AI landscape.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
Tech, Tactics, and Transformation: Inside the DefenseTech Revolution | The Pair Program Ep36
Dec 12 2023
Tech, Tactics, and Transformation: Inside the DefenseTech Revolution | The Pair Program Ep36
Tech, Tactics, and Transformation: Inside the DefenseTech Revolution | The Pair Program Ep36Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the world of defense technology innovation with two exceptional leaders, Ian Kalin, CEO of TurbineOne, and Paul Benfield, Director of Pallas Advisors.In this insightful conversation, our guests share the story of how they forged a dynamic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the defense and intelligence industry. Discover how they navigate the intricate landscape of government contracts and serving the U.S. military, offering firsthand accounts of the industry's inner workings.About the guests:Paul Benfield is the Director of Pallas Advisors, partnering with innovative companies developing break-through technology with compelling national security applications. His background includes 20 years of service in the U.S. Army in various Airborne, Special Operations, and Infantry units. His final assignment was as Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, focusing on Department of Defense innovation and modernization priorities. Paul is also an Adjunct Senior Fellow for the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).Ian Kalin is passionate about modernizing government technology. Career highlights include the Navy as a Counter Terrorism Officer and Nuclear Engineer, clean-tech entrepreneur, the first Chief Data Officer for the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the CTO of Medicare.com. His public service has been recognized through awards from the U.S. Secretary of Energy for responses to natural disasters and from Harvard for accomplishments at the intersection of technology and public policy.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
How I Got Hired in Product with Alex Gunter | Beyond the Program
Dec 5 2023
How I Got Hired in Product with Alex Gunter | Beyond the Program
How I Got Hired in Product with Alex GunterEver wondered how to step into the world of Product Management? Curious about what it takes to succeed and move up the ladder?Today’s guest host, Becca Moran, speaks with Alex Gunter about how he stepped into a new role as a Product Manager.They discuss:Why Alex chose to step into a Product Management careerAdvice for professionals who are interested in exploring a product careerTips on how to rock the interview processHow his role has evolved over time and how he stepped into leadershipAnd much more!About today’s host: With 5+ years of experience leading startup product teams and almost 10 years in the DC tech scene, Becca offers a wealth of valuable insights. She is currently the Vice President, Product & Engagement at Procurated, where she leads the product, design, and engineering functions for the company.About today’s guest: Alex Gunter (Staff Product Manager) manages the post-order product experience of customers, partners, and staff in the Xometry Marketplace. Alex joined Xometry in 2017 to manage the homegrown ERP, and has since launched products across the Supplier Job Board, Shop Finances, Supplies, Instant Quoting Engine, and Growth areas of the Xometry platform. In addition, Alex created and tends to Xompedia, the internal wiki knowledge base, does product demos, and runs monthly Investment Day hackathons. Prior to Xometry Alex worked in spot cable media, worked as a field organizer on the 2008 Obama for America presidential campaign, studied Economics and Public Policy at The University of Texas at Austin, and spent a summer studying Industrial Design at RISD.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
How We Hatched: Lisa Rich, Founder & COO of Xplore
Nov 28 2023
How We Hatched: Lisa Rich, Founder & COO of Xplore
How We Hatched: Lisa Rich, Founder & COO of XploreWelcome to “How We Hatched". In this episode, you’ll hear from Lisa Rich, Founder and COO of space startup Xplore. Get ready to learn all about what it takes for a startup to make it in the industry… and how you could join!Lisa shares about:The story behind Xplore’s founding.Navigating funding (including government contracts and pitching to VCs)The challenges of starting a new business and ways to overcomeIndustry trends (diversity, the demand for talent, and more!)About today’s guest: Lisa Rich is a successful serial entrepreneur, investor, strategist and communicator and thought-leader who entered the space industry in 2014 to accelerate sustainable, strategy-driven businesses that positively impact the environment, STEM education, national security, and advance the $1T space economy. She is Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Xplore, a commercial space services company using its high-capability multi-sensor platform to store and transmit data, achieve data fusion, on orbit processing and edge compute and is also a top venture-backed dual use company on Silicon Valley Defense Group’s NatSec100 list. Ms. Rich is also Founder of Hemisphere Ventures, a top early stage space sector VC that has invested in 37 outstanding commercial space companies including Axiom Space, Umbra and Lynk. She frequently presents at space and technology conferences, engages Fortune 500 companies in think tank conversations on space strategy and the landscape for space investment with institutional investors and wealth management firms. In 2022, Ms. Rich was nominated to the National Space Council User Advisory Group led by Vice President Kamala Harris, and was listed as the Top 12 Connectivity Execs To Watch. She played a pivotal role in establishing the Redmond Space District in Washington State, recently submitted to the Congressional Record (H. Res. 646) by Rep Suzan DelBene. Her media appearances include Bloomberg and CNBC. Dedication to the space industry is evidenced by relationships she has built with members of the House and Senate, U.S. Commerce Department, U.S. State Department, AFWERX, OMB, National Space Council and customers at the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, DIU, NRO, NSIC, NGA and NASA.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
CTO Wisdom with Cat Miller | Beyond the Program
Nov 14 2023
CTO Wisdom with Cat Miller | Beyond the Program
CTO Wisdom with Cat Miller | Beyond the ProgramWelcome to CTO Wisdom. In this series, we interview technical leaders who have stepped into executive positions.Today’s guest host, Eric Brooke, speaks with Cat Miller, CTO of healthtech startup, Flatiron Health.In today’s episode, they discuss:How Cat got into a technical career and her journey from junior software developer to CTO.The difference between a Director position and an Executive role (including the misconceptions around these positions)The importance of establishing success criteria as a CTO and how that has impacted her team.Her approach to problem solving and the resources that have helped her grow.About today’s guest: As CTO of Flatiron Health, Cat Miller leads an organization of over 400 technologists, working to reimagine the infrastructure of cancer care. A software and data engineer by training, Cat has over a decade of experience in data-focused startups and nine years growing an engineering team at Flatiron, through acquisition and beyond.About today’s host: Eric Brooke has a rich and varied leadership career - leading up to 21,000 people and Billions in revenue, throughout 14 countries. In their career, they have been an Executive six times (e.g. President, CEO, CMO, and CTO) and a Board member of multiple organisations. Eric has been a CTO of scaling startups from 0 to 120 engineers. As an adviser and mentor, they have helped multiple other startups scale both in Canada and the US. As well as supporting multiple startup incubators such as 1871 in Chicago and TechStars.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
Guardians of the Sky: Disrupting Drone Threats with DefenseTech Startups | The Pair Program Ep35
Nov 7 2023
Guardians of the Sky: Disrupting Drone Threats with DefenseTech Startups | The Pair Program Ep35
In this episode, we delve into the cutting-edge world of DefenseTech startups and their mission to combat drone threats. Hear from two visionary leaders shaping the future of defense technology: Matt McCrann, the US CEO of DroneShield, and Dan Kultran, the CTO at Epirus.Join us as Matt and Dan share firsthand accounts of their companies' innovative technologies designed to counter drones, spanning applications in both military and public sector domains. Discover how these startups have joined forces to form a strategic partnership, unlocking synergies that drive innovation and growth.If you're a technical professional seeking a deep dive into the DefenseTech sector or intrigued by the potential of strategic partnerships in startup growth, this episode is a must-listen.About the Guests: Matt McCrann is the US CEO of DroneShield, a defense tech company developing Counter-UAS solutions for military and public safety users worldwide. As an industry executive and US Navy veteran, Matt has built and led successful cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, and business development responsible for solving some of the toughest problems involving emerging technologies across the DoD, IC, and federal law enforcement community.Dan Kultran is the CTO at Epirus, a startup on a mission to create innovative power solutions that solve complex national security problems. Prior to this role, he has worked at multiple defense and commercial companies, including Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | The Peaks of Public Services | Beyond the Program
Oct 31 2023
Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | The Peaks of Public Services | Beyond the Program
Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | The Peaks of Public Services | Beyond the ProgramIn this episode our guest host, Jazmin Furtado, speaks with Alexis Bonnell, Chief Information Officer and Director of the Digital Capabilities Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory, the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force.They discuss:The surprising story of how Alexis got into the public service sector.The ways that data enthusiasts can be used in this field.What it means to be an evidence-driven leader and why that approach to leadership is so crucial in public service.And much more!About today’s guest: Alexis Bonnell is the Chief Information Officer and Director of the Digital Capabilities Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory, the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. She is responsible to develop and execute the AFRL Information Technology strategy, leading the strategic development of highly advanced next generation technologies and platforms for AFRL. Her focus includes catalyzing the discovery, development, and integration of warfighting technologies for air, space, and cyberspace forces via digital capabilities, IT infrastructure and technological innovation across the lab’s operations and culture.About today’s host: Jazmin Furtado is currently a Technical Program Manager at Google where she leads a team of engineers and scientists to develop and deliver AI applications to federal agencies. Before Google, Jazmin was a part of the software innovation realm for the Department of Defense where she oversaw large-scale Data and Artificial Intelligence programs in the Air Force and Space Force. She has also held various leadership and advisory roles with organizations such as SpaceX, and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she designed and scaled AI, data, and education and training programs.About the series: Our new series, “Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data”, dives into how people are using their data science minds to shape organizations and change the landscape outside of “Big Tech”. In each episode, we explore the far-reaching corners of the world of data. If you're curious about how data-minded individuals are making a difference in interesting, impactful and creative ways, then tune in!Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/
Gravity and Grit: How SpaceTech Startups are Pioneering & Prospering | The Pair Program Ep34
Oct 24 2023
Gravity and Grit: How SpaceTech Startups are Pioneering & Prospering | The Pair Program Ep34
Gravity and Grit: How SpaceTech Startups are Pioneering & Prospering | The Pair Program Ep34In this episode, we dive into the world of SpaceTech startups in a candid conversation with two of the sector's brightest minds: Ben Reed, CTO and co-founder of Quantum Space, and Derek Strobel, the Lead Software Engineer and first employee of Kayhan Space.Here’s what they discuss:The unique challenges that startups face in the SpaceTech industry (and how they’re solving those problems).Recent trends and changes that they’ve witnessed while working in the sector.What gets them excited about where they’re heading.How techies can step into this world and find a career at a SpaceTech startup.And much more!About the Guests:Ben Reed is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Quantum Space LLC, a commercial space company dedicated to advancing humanity’s journey to the stars - focused on safe, reliable and efficient space travel further from earth. Prior to Quantum, Ben served as Vice President Engineering for IBX - an innovation and investment firm. In 2018 he served as Director Civil Space Policy for the National Space Council, Executive Office of the President. Ben worked at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center for 22 years, his final role being Chief of Exploration and In-Space Services Division. He was lead materials engineer on the last three Hubble Servicing Missions.Derek Strobel is a software engineer with over 5 years of experience in spaceflight safety systems. In 2019, Derek became the first employee of Kayhan Space, a commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) software startup founded by industry veteran Dr. Siamak Hesar and experienced tech founder Araz Feyzi. As Lead Software Engineer, Derek has helped build Kayhan into a team of over 20 employees, providing essential spaceflight safety services for hundreds of satellites.Sign-Up for the Weekly hatchpad Newsletter: https://www.myhatchpad.com/newsletter/