The Tech Talks Daily Podcast

Pavel Bains is the CEO of Bluzelle Networks, which builds blockchain and distributed ledger solutions for the finance industry. The last time we spoke was on episode 426 after Bluzelle successfully closed a $19.5m ICO. After hearing about the launch of its decentralized database testnet and how they have attracted over 1000 developers, 30+ blockchain integrations including Qtum, Icon & Wanchain as well as a JD.com collaboration, Chinese e-commerce giant, I invited him back onto the show.

Jeff Kupietzky, CEO of PowerInbox discusses how emerging technology is creating new revenue streams for businesses that can be best utilized through the convergence of AdTech and Martech. Jeff also provides tips for combining the two types of technologies to have the biggest impact on business results. I also explore how he runs a 100% remote, international team and how his company leverages technology to provide a positive, remote work experience.

Patriot Boot Camp offers a series of programs under the Techstars banner that gives military veterans the tools and connections to launch a tech startup. Military vet entrepreneurs are twice as likely to be operating their businesses after five years of operation. Why are military vets more likely to stay in business? Josh Carter, CEO of Patriot Boot Camo discusses the gaps in entrepreneurial support that military veterans often encounter and much more in today's tech podcast

Pypestream are leveraging a combination of AI-powered robots and human agents to enable companies to streamline their customer engagements to garner exceptional cost savings while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction I invited the CEO of Pypestream, Richard Smullen onto this tech podcast to discuss the major shift taking place in the use of AI and data. We also discuss how this shift is already bringing brands and customers closer together.

Benjamin Bilski, a Forbes 30 under 30 Member, is a serial internet entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Executive Director of one of Europe´s fastest growing FinTechs, The NAGA Group AG. The company performed Germany´s most successful IPO 2017 only 21 months after its incorporation and is valued $250 Million on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.  He also is one of the key persons behind the NAGA COIN ($100m Market Cap), a digital cryptocurrency for stock and virtual item trading. 

Scanmarker looks like a highlighter pen, but it allows you to highlight text in the physical world from a book or magazine, and display on your smartphone or computer screen instantly. For students, this means no more retyping. Scanmarker Air also enables users to capture, digitize, organize and share text from any paper document, transferring it wirelessly to your computer or smartphone – anywhere, anytime. On today's tech podcast, I chat with Reuven Regev, Founder, and CEO at Scanmarker.

KeepSolid Sign is a new eSignature application that allows individuals and companies to remotely close deals, sign contracts, and improve the overall workflow without actually using paper. I explore the role of eSignature Software in the digital transformation and how it is reducing time, cost, risk factors with a paperless office scenario. A new digital world where you can Import, sign, & share. These are the only steps to improve your workflow and raise your reputation on the market.

Have you noticed that technology is encouraging businesses to migrate away from the traditional product-based economy and towards a new subscription-based economy fit for a digital age? Could subscriptions hold the key to future growth? Zuora is an enterprise software company that designs SaaS applications and sells access to these applications, using a subscription business model, to client companies. Cloud-based video conferencing company Zoom Video Communications is already on board.

Deconet CEO, David Sneider, on his goal is to make engaging with the digital knowledge economy faster, cheaper and easier by enabling creators to capture more of the value they create. I learn more about how Deconet has the vision to build the decentralized network that will play a vital role in the future of work and the role of the Deconet Token (DCO) Head over to head over to https://hacksummit.org/ Register and then add the code "Fluffypony" for free tickets too.

hack.summit() is a virtual conference where audiences can learn from the world's most renowned programmers. At this year's Virtual Conference dedicated to Blockchain and Crypto, I caught up with Riccardo "Fluffy Pony" Spagni From Monero before he delivered his fireside chat at the event to learn more about what to expect from the Hack Summit and the future of Monero. Head over to head over to https://hacksummit.org/ Register and then add the code "Fluffypony" for free tickets too.

Brainshark provides sales training, coaching, content authoring and lead sales enablement solutions to more than half the Fortune 100. But on today's tech podcast I wanted to find out more about how AI and Machine Analysis is helping to processes sales rep videos. The platform can generate automated insights on sellers' ability to stay on-message, emotions exhibited and more. I invited Sandeep Soman, VP Product and Design at Brainshark onto the show to find out more.

Ople, a B2B software that uses AI to maximize the value of data, aims to solve both simple and complex challenges. Their mission is to ultimately make AI easy, affordable, and ubiquitous for businesses. I chat with Ople CEO, Pedro Alves about the advantages of using AI in business. We also talk about how AI can serve businesses. Inc. Magazine called Pedro a “data science savant” and Wired Magazine called him a “top 10 scientific figures of the year”.

I chat with Acquia CEO Mike Sullivan about how brands are reaching customers now, how they will in the future and the role of voice-enabled tech for example, which is a significant growth area for Acquia. We also discuss how consolidation moves by major players like Adobe through their recent acquisition of Magento commerce might be bad for businesses. Mike also talks about the pitfalls of trapping your organization in a single vendor ecosystem and how this can stifle innovation.  

Mike Ellenbogen is the CEO of Evolv Technology which is transforming venue security. As adversaries shift their focus towards event arenas, threats can come from anywhere and as recent security events have shown, it is not unique to any one place. We discuss what the Gillette Stadium is doing to safely secure its own venue and why a superior visitor experience and security do not need to be mutually exclusive

Tech Startup Story: How SendGrid went from the TechStars program and went onto becoming the first startup accelerator graduate to ever go public. The leader in email deliverability has processed over 40 billion emails each month for internet and mobile-based customers as well as more traditional enterprises. On May 24th during the run-up to GDPR, SendGrid helped businesses send 2 billion emails in one day.