Episodes

Revolutionizing Clinical Trials: A Technological Leap Forward | The Pair Program Ep48 In this compelling episode of The Pair Program, we dive into the intersection of cutting-edge technology and clinical research with two distinguished guests: Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, a pioneer in obesity research, and Harsha Rajasimha, the innovative founder of Jeeva Clinical Trials. Join us as we explore how their unique expertise is transforming the landscape of clinical trials and healthcare. Dr. Cheskin, a P...

Driving Innovation: The Partnership Between Champ and W.R. Berkley | The Pair Program Ep47 In this episode, we hear from two guests: Shane Bigelow and Mike Nannizzi. Shane is the CEO of Champ, a Cleveland-based technology company that is changing the way that vehicle titles are created, managed, and transferred in the United States. Mike runs the venture arm for W.R. Berkley with a specialty in early stage technology companies. They discuss: The inspiring story behind Champ and the critical ...

How We Hatched: Will Wilson, Co-Founder of Antithesis Dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Will Wilson, Co-Founder of Antithesis, in this episode of "How We Hatched." Host, Tim Winkler, interviews Will about: HIs journey into technology, including his inspiration to start his own company and the mentor who inspired him to take the leap. His career path to becoming the founder of Antithesis, including his time spent at Apple and Google. The problems Antithesis is solving and the impact t...

The Rise of Fractional Tech Leadership: Perspectives from Industry Experts | The Pair Program Ep46 In this insightful episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of fractional tech leadership with two seasoned experts, Dan Maccarone and Matt Walnock. As co-founder of Charming Robot, Dan brings a wealth of experience as a fractional Chief Product Officer, while Matt, with nine years of mentoring and coaching cloud companies, offers invaluable insights as a fractional Chief Technology Officer. ...

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Valor in the Workforce: Unlocking Veteran Talent with Headlamp | The Pair Program Ep45 Join us for an inspiring episode as we shine a spotlight on the crucial role of veterans in the workforce and the innovative solutions driving their successful transition into civilian life. Our guests, Steve Chang, founder of Headlamp, and Jeremy Hitchcock, co-founder of a venture firm backing Headlamp, share their insights and experiences in leveraging veteran talent to solve pressing challenges in the tech...

CTO Wisdom with Mike Grushin | Beyond the Program Welcome to CTO Wisdom. In this series, we interview technical leaders who have stepped into executive positions. Today’s guest host, Eric Brooke, speaks with Mike Grushin, Co-founder and CTO at Next League. About today’s guest: Formerly a founding partner of OMNIGON and Chief Product Officer at InfrontX, Mike is a co-founder and CTO at Next League. He leads the global Technology team, working with partners to analyze their challenges and oppor...

Overcoming the Valley of Death: Startup Solutions in Government Tech | The Pair Program Ep44 Join us for an insightful exploration into the intricate landscape of government technology modernization, as we delve into the daunting valley of death faced by startups in the defense sector. Our guests, Warren Katz and Col Aneel Alvares, bring unparalleled expertise and firsthand experience in overcoming the regulatory, bureaucratic, and scalability hurdles that often impede innovation in government...

CTO Wisdom with Alexis Smirnov | Beyond the Program Welcome to CTO Wisdom. In this series, we interview technical leaders who have stepped into executive positions. Today’s guest host, Eric Brooke, speaks with Alexis Smirnov. Alexis is the CTO of Dialogue, Canada's premier virtual healthcare and wellness platform, providing affordable, on-demand access to quality care. In today’s episode, they discuss: A career starting on a programmable calculator, to Russian Space Research Institute to Mic...

Frontline Innovators: Transforming Defense Technology with AFWERX and Second Front Systems | The Pair Program Ep43 In this enlightening episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of Second Front Systems and AFWERX – both organizations that are driving technological advancements for our nation's warfighters. Join our guests, Donald 'Chee' Gansberg and Enrique Oti, as they share their remarkable journeys and insights at the intersection of software innovation and national security. Chee, a form...

CTO Wisdom with Sushma Nallapeta | Beyond the Program Welcome to CTO Wisdom. In this series, we interview technical leaders who have stepped into executive positions. Today’s guest host, Eric Brooke, speaks with Sushma Nallapeta, CTO of Trusted Health. About today’s guest: As CTO of Trusted Health, Sue Nallapeta leads an organization of over 100 technologists, reimagining healthcare staffing with a core mission of helping people find care. With a background in Computer Science, Sue has over a...

Guardians of Innovation: Exploring the Intersection of Military Defense and Tech | The Pair Program Ep42 In this captivating episode, we delve into the dynamic world of military defense and its profound impact on technological innovation. Join our guests, Sean Leahy and Les Craig, as they share their firsthand experiences and insights gained from their distinguished careers in the defense tech space. Les, a Partner at Next Frontier Capital and a former Infantry Officer and Platoon Leader, brin...

CTO Wisdom with Barnaby Dorfman | Beyond the Program Welcome to CTO Wisdom. In this series, we interview technical leaders who have stepped into executive positions. Today’s guest host, Eric Brooke, speaks with Barnaby, Dorfman, a visionary technology executive with decades of leadership experience in the tech industry. In today’s episode, they discuss: The importance of learning how to sell ideas in a way your audience understands How to lead through layers of abstraction The importance o...

Driving Government Modernization: Tales from GovTech Innovators | The Pair Program Ep. 41 In this episode, join our hosts as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Rob Murtha, the visionary CEO and Founder of Adjective, and Ken Kato, Vice President of DevSecOps & AI at Omni Federal. Together, they explore the intricate landscape of tech innovation across diverse government domains, sharing insights on how engineering and product experts are crafting tailored solutions to address ...

CTO Wisdom with David Bachowski | Beyond the Program Welcome 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. 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 ...

Driving Change: Tackling Military Spouse Unemployment Through Innovation | The Pair Program Ep40 Join 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 a...

Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | The Dunes of Design | Beyond the Program In this episode our guest host, Jazmin Furtado, speaks with Ege Yurdagul, Director of Strategic Planning & Data Analysis at Revival Rugs, to explore how he leverages data to inform and make decisions in the artistic industry of Design. They discuss: How Ege found himself in Design, coming from an M&A background. What he finds most exciting and unique working in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of Design. Ho...

Inside HEAVY.AI's Startup Journey with Dcode | The Pair Program Ep39 In 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 fro...

CTO Wisdom with Joel Schlundt | Beyond the Program Welcome 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 it Creating empathy between yo...

How We Hatched: Cam Doody, Co-Founder and General Partner at Brickyard Dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Cam Doody, Co-founder and General Partner at Brickyard, in this episode of "How We Hatched." Host Tim Winkler delves deep into Cam's experiences during the financial crisis of 2009, which sparked his entrepreneurial spirit. Cam shares insights into his first startup venture, Bellhop, a tech-powered moving & relocation company that has since raised over $100 million in venture capital...

CTO Wisdom with Asanka Jayasuriya | Beyond the Program Welcome 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, which incubates several new companies a year. In today’s episode, they discuss: Asanka’s career journey through big and medium tech Setting others up for success The importance of Developing Leaders and ideas (an...

Beyond Venture Capital: The Bootstrapper's Blueprint | The Pair Program Ep38 Join 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 ...

Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | The Plains of Electric Power | Beyond the Program In 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 ...

How We Hatched: Emilie Schario, Co-Founder & CEO of Turbine Welcome to another enlightening episode of "How We Hatched." In this edition, our host, Tim Winkler, sits down with Emilie Schario, the CEO and Co-Founder of Turbine, for an engaging discussion on her remarkable startup journey. They Discuss: Emilie’s career journey, from entering the startup world in a technical role to climbing the leadership ladder and eventually founding Turbine. The role of college and alternative paths like boo...