Episodes

CTO Wisdom with Bohdan Zabawskij | 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 Bohdan Zabawskyj, an experienced CTO and founder of TrueNorthCTO. In today’s episode, they discuss: Bohdans’ career journey through many roles and sectors Why Values, Beliefs, and Behaviors are better Indicators than personality for success as a leader or Individual Contributor Mea...

The AI Engineer's Dilemma: Mastery or Versatility? | The Pair Program Ep37 Join 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...

Ever 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 Hunter Guerin about how he stepped into a new role as a Product Manager and where that career path led him. They discuss: His background as a mechanical engineer in the defense contracting space, prior to stepping into product management Advice on how to get a job in product and ways to navigate into the field. How to crea...

Tech, Tactics, and Transformation: Inside the DefenseTech Revolution | The Pair Program Ep36 Join 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 lan...

How I Got Hired in Product with Alex GunterJoin us as our hosts, Tim and Mike, talk to ....... Ever 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 career Advice for professionals who are interested in exploring a product career Tips on how ...

How We Hatched: Lisa Rich, Founder & COO of Xplore Welcome 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 overcome Industry trends (diversity, t...

CTO Wisdom with Cat Miller | 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 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 ...

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 ...

Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | The Peaks of Public Services | Beyond the Program In 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 ...

Gravity and Grit: How SpaceTech Startups are Pioneering & Prospering | The Pair Program Ep34 In 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 tre...

Startup Spotlight: How Scale AI is Redefining Federal Defense with AI | The Pair Program Ep33 In this episode, we hear from Ben Youngs and Kathryn Harris, leaders at Scale AI. Get an inside look into this startup’s mission of accelerating the development of AI applications, from the world’s largest tech companies to the federal government. They discuss: The key problem that they’re trying to solve: how to augment workflows so humans produce higher quality, more effective work. The work their...

How I Got Hired in Product with Amy O'Callaghan Ever wondered how to step into the world of Product Management? Curious about what it takes to succeed and move up the ladder? In today’s episode our guest host, Becca Moran, speaks with Amy O’Callaghan about how she stepped into a career in Product. They cover: How she transitioned from a marketing role into product management. Practical steps for others who want to navigate into the product space. Advice on how to use informational intervie...

How We Hatched: Bryan Enriquez, Founding Team Member of Hallow Welcome to our most recent episode of “How We Hatched"! In this episode, you’ll hear from Bryan Enriquez, one of the founders of prayer & meditation app, Hallow. During this episode, Bryan shares the story his founder’s journey that led him to be part of the team behind Hallow. Here are just a few of the topics discussed: The story behind the app and the impact it's made in the lives of people from age 18 to 80. How his career w...

Ever wondered how to step into the world of Product Management? Curious about what it takes to land a role? Today’s guest host, Becca Moran, speaks with Bryan Postelnek about how he stepped into a new role as a Product Manager. They discuss: The interview process for product management roles. What companies look for in a PM (and how they structure the interview process to find the right person). The onboarding process that Bryan experienced and the responsibilities he was given. Tips for o...

From Silicon Valley to Pentagon: The Intersection of VC and Dual-Use Tech | The Pair Program Ep32 In this episode, we hear from startup founder and venture capital partner: Topher Haddad and Michael Brown. They delve into a key area of innovation in the defense space: dual-use startups. These startups straddle between the commercial space and the federal sector. And they’re making waves in the federal defense sector. Get an inside look into the inner workings of VC–founder relations, including...

Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | Revolutionizing Sports Betting Through Analytics In this episode our guest host, Jazmin Furtado, speaks with Brian Beachkofski about his work with Rithmm, a company that provides predictive analytics for sports betting. Brian shares about… How he got into this industry. How his team applies data and analytics to change the sports betting playing field. How they’ve tackled common industry problems, from handling proprietary data to maintaining a compe...

From Bureaucracy to Breakthroughs: Changing the Face of Government Technology | The Pair Program Ep31 Interested in a career in govtech? In this episode, we hear from Alissa Bookwalter and Bryon Kroger – two professionals who have made a huge impact in modernizing the federal space. They discuss: The traits that they look for in employees who want to join the govtech space What it takes to truly bring modernization into the federal space Common misconceptions about working in the governmen...

Ever wondered how to step into the world of Product Management? Curious about what the role entails? Today’s guest host, Becca Moran, speaks with Rachel Rush about how she stepped into a career in Product. They discuss: How Rachel overcame imposter syndrome and learned on the job Her experience of growing along with a startup (including acquisitions and going public) What the role of product manager entails and what it takes to succeed Practical tips on how to step into a product role And...

From Garage to Acquisition: Tales from Two Multi-Venture Entrepreneurs | The Pair Program Ep30 Curious what it takes to be a startup founder? In this episode, we hear from Ryan Rowe and Adam Meghji – successful entrepreneurs who have each spun out multiple successful startups. They discuss: Their journeys into entrepreneurship. The challenges they faced as they took their startups from 0 to 1. Things that were a great success (and things that went wrong). The process of finding co-founder...

Frontiers: Exploring the World of Data | The Land of Limited Resources “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. So if you're curious about how data-minded individuals are making a difference in interesting, impactful and creative ways, then tune in!

The Tech Mentor’s Playbook: Traits of Impactful Startup Mentors Unveiled | The Pair Program Ep29 In this episode, we delve into the world of startup technologists and the essential role that tech mentors play for these individuals. Hear from seasoned tech mentors, Efe Ogolo and Greg Vincent, as they explore the key characteristics that define exceptional tech mentors. They discuss: The challenges that tech professionals face at startups The traits of successful startup leaders How teams ca...

How We Hatched: Greg Gershman, CEO of Ad Hoc Welcome to our most recent episode of “How We Hatched"! In this episode, you’ll hear from a recognized leader in government technology and digital services, Greg Gershman. Since founding Ad Hoc in 2014, Greg has led his team in growing from a startup to an organization of 600 people working in support of critical government digital services at the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other government...

The Art of Calibrated Chaos: Balancing Disorder and Strategy in Startups | The Pair Program Ep28 Join us for a conversation with two remarkable startup entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the tumultuous world of startups and managed to bring order to the chaos. Our guests, Molly Hill Patten and Christian Duffus, share their inspiring stories and invaluable insights into how they’ve turned startups from a whirlwind of uncertainty into well-structured and thriving businesses. Philanthr...

How We Hatched: Kelcey Reed, CTO of Opportunity@Work Welcome to our most recent episode of “How We Hatched"! In this episode, you’ll hear from the CTO of Opportunity@Work, Kelcey Reed. He shares about his team’s mission of rewiring the U.S. labor market so that all individuals Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) can work, learn, and earn to their full potential.Kelcey is an Engineering and IT Executive with 20+ years of success building and delivering next-generation solutions and optimi...