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Addressing the Backup Challenge in Legal Tech and eDiscovery with W. Curtis Preston Nov 19, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Mr. Backup himself, W. Curtis Preston. We talk about the biggest opportunities for innovation in legal tech. We hear Curtis' thoughts on AI redefining roles within legal teams. We discuss the biggest technical and logistical obstacles to satisfying an eDiscovery request when it comes to handling backup data. Curtis walks us through why backups present unique challenges in eDiscovery compared to other types of data sources. We also hear Laura and Curtis' thoughts on the PT Cruiser and so much more!
W. Curtis Preston is a Legal Tech Evangelist specializing in eDiscovery and Forensic Acquisition. Curtis possesses a unique combination of legal and technical expertise and has been an expert witness on multiple lawsuits, consulting and being deposed on multi-million-dollar matters that included intellectual property, patents, and insurance. He has even been a pro se litigant in three cases – and prevailed in each case. He has brought his expertise to S2|Data, a legacy data and discovery solution aiding Fortune 500 legal teams, AMLAW 100 Law Firms & Sole Practitioners in computer forensics and eDiscovery.

From National Security to Human Intelligence: Leveraging Big Data to Identify Top Talent with Tom Hurd Nov 12, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin chat with Tom Hurd the CEO & Co-Founder of Zeki Data. Tom first details his time overseeing intelligence and law enforcement operations serving as the senior Homeland Security Advisor to four British Home Secretaries. We learn about the importance of practicing your cybersecurity procedures. Tom talks about what really goes on in a cyber crime lab and dispels some of the myths around James Bond and MI6. We hear about his team's efforts to locate the COVID virus (and Laura's possible direct involvement 😬) and tracking the virus in the same way you can track cocaine. Tom gets into building big data projects around human excellence and finding people who "break the pattern." We learn about "Moneyball for Scientists and Engineers," and how Zeki Data uses AI to find the best talent. Finally Laura does a health check on Tom. This is a really interesting and entertaining episode!
Tom Hurd, the CEO and Co-Founder of Zeki Data, served as the senior Homeland Security Advisor to four British Home Secretaries, leading efforts against state Tom Hurd Horizontal threats, cybercrime, and terrorism, and overseeing intelligence and law enforcement operations. He played a key role in producing the Prime Minister’s Daily Intelligence Brief and was part of the UK’s Joint Intelligence Committee. Tom advocated for using science and technology to enhance operations, leading to his establishment of the UK’s Joint Biosecurity Centre to improve the accuracy of COVID-19 outbreak detection. He was honoured with an OBE in 2011 and a CB in 2020 for his contributions to national security. Tom has transitioned from government intelligence to co-founding a talent intelligence start-up.
At Zeki Data, they specialize in pinpointing the most advanced and innovative minds in science and engineering—individuals who are not just pushing the boundaries but are redefining them. These top deep tech innovators are driven to create groundbreaking solutions, refusing to settle for the status quo. Their sophisticated time series data empowers us to develop a comprehensive view of an individual’s record of innovation and accomplishments, allowing Zeki to accurately forecast their future potential. To identify this elite talent, Zeki meticulously crafted a dataset encompassing 10 million individuals employed at over 40,000 companies across 94 countries, spanning over a decade.

Cybersecurity in Crisis: Fighting Cybercrime Amidst Evolving Threats and Talent Shortages with Cybersecurity Expert Craig Petronella Nov 05, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Cybersecurity Expert Craig Petronella and founder of the Petronella Technology Group. They speak about cybersecurity and disaster recovery after events such as Milton and Helene and how you should test your cyber practice with table-top exercises. Craig shares some scary ransomware stories. He also gives tips on how to get into cybersecurity in 2024. We get into some of the overlooked compliance risks and new regulations. Craig is a true expert!
Craig and the Petronella Technology Group have helped 5,000+ businesses stay safe from network attacks and fully comply with their industries' regulations, including CMMC and NIST for defense industrial base contractors, HIPAA and HITECH for medical practices, GLBA for banking and finance, FTC compliance, Sarbanes Oxley and more. Craig is also the author of 8 cybersecurity and compliance books, including the Amazon #1 bestseller How HIPAA Can Crush Your Medical Practice.
With 30+ years of experience, Craig is well-known and highly regarded in the U.S. cybersecurity industry. He has served as a compliance consultant and conducted onsite risk assessments for over 500 medical practices, hospitals, and business associates, across the country, protecting them from hackers halfway around the world in places like Ukraine, Russia, and China. Craig holds MIT certifications in AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and compliance.

The Time For Modernization Is Now! Cloud Technology, Cybersecurity, and Leadership Insights with Box's Wyn Elder Oct 29, 2024

With Laura out sick, today Kevin talks with Wyn Elder, the Managing Director of Global Public Sector at Box. They chat about Wyn's work and the difference between the public and private sectors. Wyn explains why he chose Box and what separates them from their competitors. We talk about DIUx, cloud cyber security, shadow IT and what keeps Wyn up at night. Lastly we talk modernization of government infrastructure and the TMF. Give this one a listen!
Wyn is responsible for revenue growth, strategy, business development, product roadmap, partnerships and channel distribution throughout this industry for Box.
Prior to Box, Wyn was at Deloitte Consulting where he led their Public Sector Innovation practice and helped Federal agencies transform their digital enterprises. Before Deloitte, Wyn worked at Apple where he served as the Director of Business Development, Partnerships, and Strategy for all of Apple’s Government & Public Sector business. He was responsible for crafting Apple’s government strategy and integrating associated changes into Apple's products, contracts, manufacturing, and distribution channels to support this innovative approach. Wyn also served as a Partner at the DoD’s premier Innovation Hub, Defense Innovation Unit (DIUx), helping transform the way the DOD works with advanced technology start-ups and accelerating the adoption of commercial technologies into the military services.
Prior to working at Apple, Wyn served 26 years as a pilot in the US Air Force and commanded at the Squadron, Group, and Wing levels and logged more than 3,000+ hours flying in the process. Wyn capped off his career by serving as the Senior Executive Assistant to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is a graduate of the National War College and holds an MBA from the University of Florida and a degree in Mathematics from the University of Virginia.

Revolutionizing the Developer Experience - Simpler Security through Smarter APIs with Wesley Beary Oct 22, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin chat with Wesley Beary. Wesley is a tech wizard who has been reshaping the developer experience for over 15 years, turning complex API and open source challenges into solutions loved by developers worldwide. We talk about how do you think organizations can prioritize APIs tools better to enhance internal developer productivity. We hear about Wesley's philosophy on balancing the need for speed, security, with simplicity when building tools and platforms for developers. As an angel investor, Wesley explains how he identifies promising startups that are building for developers or focused on improving the developer experience. We learn the differences between Salesforce and startups approach developer tooling and internal processes. We also learn what’s next for developers. Lastly, we find out if Wesley really likes all this. Check this one out!

Wesley Beary is currently shaking up the tech world as a Founding Engineer at Anchor, a dev-friendly platform that provides private CAs for internal TLS encryption. It is making HTTPS certificates easy to get on servers, allowing developers to focus on building rather than managing security. Here’s a blog Wesley wrote about how Anchor developed a CLI and the tools that helped.
Wesley’s many career highlights include his maintenance of Ruby’s excon gem (over 485 million downloads) and suite of fog gems for cloud services. He also led the design of the Heroku public API and played a key role in publishing the pioneering HTTP API Design Guide. Wesley’s insights have guided countless developers in building better APIs.
Wesley is more than an open source expert; he's a community builder, having organized dev meetups and delivered keynote addresses at conferences for Upstream, ArrrrCamp, and Ruby.

Hedging Against Uncertainty: Investing in Precious Metals. Expert Tips and Market Insights with Dana Samuelson Oct 15, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura speak with Dana Samuelson, the Founder and President of American Gold Exchange (AGE), a leading national precious metals and rare coin company specializing in dealer-to-dealer trading and direct-to-consumer sales. We talk about the precious metals market, the US economy and interest rates hikes and the effect on precious metals prices. We also discuss precious metals and rare coins as investments and hedges against financial uncertainty and inflation. Dana give us investing tips on the best ways to own precious metals both in modern bullion and in vintage, pre-1933 US gold and European gold coins. We touch on the best practice do's and don'ts when buying and selling, and the best ways to store and insure your physical holdings. We discuss if bitcoin or gold or the stock market is the best investment in 2024. We also learn whether Kevin should harvest the gold off his the circuit boards in his vintage tech collection and Laura talks FOMO.
Dana Samuelson has been active in the physical gold and silver markets for 43 years and is a nationally recognized expert on vintage, pre-1933 US gold and silver coins. Dana is also recognized as an authority in the precious metals industry and has been interviewed by major media outlets, including Forbes, Market Watch, and Fox Business.
Because precious metals market prices are impacted by the US economy, the global economy, interest rates, currency fluctuations, international events and especially inflation of late, Dana has become very knowledgeable in all of these areas and can speak in depth as to what is happening and why in all of these markets, especially as to how they affect precious metals prices in dollars and in other currencies.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of AGE. Their business model is based on repeat business and referrals, and they enjoy the continued endorsement of a host of nationally recognized investment newsletter writers, financial advisors, and hard asset proponents. AGE also has an impeccable national reputation for honesty and integrity with their peers and clients, holding an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and almost perfect Trustpilot customer reviews.
Dana began his career in the early 1980s as a personal protege of James U. Blanchard III, one of the great industry giants and the individual most responsible for the re-legalization of private ownership of gold in the US in 1974. Did you know gold was illegal to own in the US between 1933 and 1974?
He is also a past President of the Professional Numismatists Guild, the premiere organization of US rare coin dealers, whose principal goal is to uphold high standards of excellence among dealers so that trading in rare coins is risk-free for investors and collectors. As president, Dana conceived of and contributed to the establishment of the Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force, which today collaborates with Homeland Security and the Secret Service to identify and seize counterfeit bullion coins and bars (over $100M in street value thus far).

The Future of Music: GenAI, Creativity, and Innovation with Marcus "Bellringer" Bell Oct 08, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Marcus “Bellringer” Bell about using generative AI in music. We learn about Marcus' past as a child prodigy who started playing the piano at age two, wrote his first songs at eight, and started his own record label at 12. Marcus talks about the 100 Day Impact Challenge and how losing his voice led to his decision to use AI to clone his voice - that’s when the potential for creative innovation through AI tools blew his mind open. Marcus is pioneering the next era of creativity with his photorealistic AI Music Artist Character, Ravyn Lyte. Ravyn Lyte was created to impact societal issues for the better and her music has been designed with neuroscientists to embed sounds of peace and healing to soothe the soul. We also learn about Marcus' mother Carolyn Williams Bell, a pioneer in the American Tennis Association in 1961. The two co-authored the book Bellringer Branding Bible: The 5 Musician Branding Principles for Singers, Rappers, DJs, Music Producers, Composers, Writers, and Recording Artists. Finally, Marcus tells about using tools to create podcasts and Laura and Kevin sign-off for the final time as they decide to use AI for the pod going forward (just kidding!), Marcus is a true AI evangelist. You don't want to miss this episode!
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Marcus “Bellringer” Bell was a child prodigy who started playing the piano at age two, wrote his first songs at eight, and started his own record label at 12. His journey began at Berklee College of Music, where he honed his craft and graduated in 1996. Since then, Marcus has continuously pushed boundaries in music and entrepreneurship, embodying a legacy of innovation and empowerment in the entertainment industry.

Today, Marcus is a multifaceted American music producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, singer, social media influencer, activist, and entrepreneur. As CEO of Bellringer Productions LLC, he oversees a powerhouse in music sync licensing and production, boasting a catalog of over 10,000 songs and nurturing more than 300 recording artists. His credits span industry giants such as Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Timbaland, and collaborations with major brands including Sony Music, HBO, Netflix, and Amazon.

As a technophile exploring technology throughout his career, he decided to use AI to clone his voice to complete the last of the project. That’s when the potential for creative innovation through AI tools blew open. Marcus is not only shaping the industry with his billion-plus music streams but also pioneering the next era of creativity with his photorealistic AI Music Artist Character, Ravyn Lyte. Ravyn Lyte was created to impact societal issues for the better. In a world where emotions of hate and rage through music and lyrics are targeting young children, Rayvn Lyte’s music has been designed with neuroscientists to embed sounds of peace and healing to soothe the soul.

Reviving Communities: An Innovative Real Estate Solution with Jared Russell and James Dobberstein Oct 01, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Jared Russell and James Dobberstein about their innovative idea to revitalize Baltimore's real estate market. We talk about abandominiums, food deserts and how tech is impacting their plans. We learn about their crowd-sourced funding plan and their revolutionary supermarket idea. While this one is a little less techy than usual, its still an interesting coversation!
Jared Russell, a lifelong resident of the DMV area, has developed a highly sophisticated and multidisciplinary approach to real estate, encompassing a wide range of transaction types and strategies. With over a decade of experience as both a realtor and investor, Jared has honed a unique ability to creatively explore and implement alternative transaction methods, tailored to meet diverse needs and scenarios.
Throughout his career, Jared has been deeply involved in the investment and development of various property types. His primary focus has been on serving lower-income communities, where he has pioneered innovative programs and housing solutions designed to promote equitable opportunities and foster community growth. His commitment to these underserved areas underscores his dedication to creating meaningful, impactful change through real estate.
James Dobberstein was born in Baltimore City and was adopted by his aunt and uncle who lived outside of DC. For nearly a decade, he has been actively engaged in the realms of real estate and development within Baltimore City, with a specialized focus on affordable housing. Throughout James' career, he dedicated himself to the development of both single-family and multi-family properties, targeting areas affected by urban blight and the challenges posed by abandoned properties. His efforts have been driven by a commitment to revitalizing these neighborhoods, aiming to alleviate the impact of property neglect and contribute to the overall enhancement of the city's housing landscape.

GenAI is Great…But Don’t Forget about the Other Tools in Your Toolbox with Jennifer Mclver Sep 24, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura speak with Jennifer McIver, the Director of Legal Operations & Industry Insights at Wolters Kluwer about GenAI being just one of the tools in your tech toolbox. We discuss whether GenAI should be treated like predictive coding or MS365. Jen reminds us to remember the data and traditional AI tools. We talk enterprise legal management, spend software and legal analytics solution, e-signatures, legal prediction tools, case management tools, chatbots and e-Billing apps. We also hear Jen's divisive take on "tech she hates." This is a fun episode!
Jennifer McIver is an attorney turned legal technologist with extensive experience helping corporate legal departments improve operational efficiency, spend management, and collaboration with outside counsel through the use and adoption of technology. As Director, Legal Operations & Industry Insights at Wolters Kluwer, Jennifer represents ELM Solutions at industry events, develops thought-provoking content, and dives deep with LegalVIEW to surface valuable data insights about rates and other industry trends.
Laura and Kevin also chat about The Advocate Next Door, a new podcast from friends of the pod Kelby Ballena (our guest on pod 29 from 2021) and Margarita Rosa Arango. The Advocate Next Door is a podcast that covers genuine, in-person conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Kelby and Margarita welcome guests who delve into their life and career journeys, exploring the passions and hobbies that drive them, and uncovering the stories behind their career choices. Each episode aims to reveal the personal side of professional paths, sharing inspiring tales of resilience, dedication, and the unique experiences that shape who they are today. They recently dropped their first 3 episodes. Check them out here.

The Art of Sustainable Hospitality Bridging Innovation, Impact, and Community with Levar Jackson Sep 17, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin chat with Levar Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Yogh Group, which works in partnership with Oregon State University to design sustainable technologies for the hospitality industry. They talk about sustainability being more than just resources — impacting economic, social, and environmental sectors. We hear about the amazing patented technologies for energy generation Yogh Group developed. We learn about the connection between sustainability and social impact and how that can be measured. We also learn of a trick to hack hotel A/C units.

Yogh Group's technologies include the QuaiEnergy System for efficient electricity and AlgoHelix, an automated algae growth system designed to bring algae based products to all locations around the globe for sustainable food, beverages, beauty products, fuel and textiles. Yogh Group is also designing sustainable hotels, which include art museums, culinary institutes, and agricultural production — connecting co-supportive industries in one space.
Levar serves as President of NEWH New York, which provides international resources for scholarships, education, business development, and excellence recognition in areas of hospitality, food service, senior living, and related fields.

The Future of Software Integrity: Unveiling Generative AI Code Transparency with Matt Van Itallie Sep 10, 2024

On today's pod, Kevin and Laura speak with Matt Van Itallie about code transparency and GenAI. We talk about the risks with human-only code, GenAI-originated code and blended code and the risks of each for GenAI developers. We discuss the Github class action lawsuit and CoPilot. Matt gives us some best practices and practical advise. We find out if Matt is an introvert or an extrovert and being tech curious. We also talk about Matt's ability to explain tech to non-tech audiences and why that's important. Matt also talks about the fun of creating Peepshi, a playful combination of marshmallow Peeps and sushi.
Matt Van Itallie is the Founder and CEO of Sema. He and his team have developed Comprehensive Codebase Scans, the most thorough and easily understandable assessment of a codebase and engineering organization. These scans are crucial for private equity and venture capital firms looking to make informed investment decisions. Sema has evaluated code within organizations that have a collective value of over $1 trillion. In 2023, Sema served 7 of the 9 largest global investors, along with market-leading strategic investors, private equity, and venture capital firms, providing them with critical insights. In addition, Sema is at the forefront of Generative AI Code Transparency, which measures how much code created by GenAI is in a codebase. They are the inventors behind the Generative AI Bill of Materials (GBOM), an essential resource for investors to understand and mitigate risks associated with AI-generated code.
Before founding Sema, Matt was a Private Equity operating executive and a management consultant at McKinsey. He graduated from Harvard Law School and has had some interesting adventures, like hiking a third of the Appalachian Trail and biking from Boston to Seattle.

Exploring the Intersection of AI and Human Consciousness with Bruce Randall Sep 03, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin have Bruce Randall on the pod. Bruce is a thought leader who delves into AI's impact on human enhancement and consciousness. Bruce is currently working on his book "The AI Human Paradox," examining AI's transformative potential and regulatory challenges. We talk about the ethical impacts of AI advancements, such as brain-computer interfaces and superhuman capabilities. Bruce advocates for balanced regulatory frameworks to ensure safe and ethical AI integration. We also discuss superhumans, super soldiers, and more.
Bruce's expertise goes beyond technology and business; his personal journey includes meditation, Reiki, and exploring the deeper aspects of human potential. These experiences provide unique insights into the human mind, enriching his perspective on AI and its societal implications.

Revolutionizing Industries: Decoding AI with Ajay Malik Aug 27, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura speak with Ajay Malik about all things AI. As the former Head of Architecture/Engineering of the Worldwide Corporate Network at Google, Ajay is a technologist, business futurist, and prolific inventor with about 100 patents pending/issued specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Wi-Fi networking, Quantum computing, and Real Time Location. We talk about generative AI versus classic AI. We discuss which is the best LLM. We chat about the difference between AI and super intelligence. We also discuss expensive tech toys and early holiday gift ideas. We also learn that you can only have up to 30K LinkedIn connections (because Ajay is maxed out!)
Ajay Malik is the CEO of SECO MIND USA LLC, a company that builds StudioX, world’s leading enterprise AI platform to accelerate incorporating AI in business. Ajay has also held executive leadership positions at Meru Networks, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, and Motorola. He completed B.E in Computer Science & Technology from IIT, Roorkee, India. Ajay Malik's unique blend of creativity, leadership, and technical expertise promises an engaging and enlightening experience for all attendees.
Ajay Malik has founded and successfully sold multiple startups, led the exit of a public company, and has experience as a Section 16 officer. He has authored various books "RTLS for Dummies," "Augmented Reality for Dummies," "Artificial Intelligence for Wireless Networking," "First God, Then Man, Now AI - Generative AI".

Reimagining Device Protection With an Eye on Sustainability with Quinton Goddard Aug 20, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Quinton Goddard, the Head of Solutions and Sustainability for SquareTrade Europe. They chat about planned obsolescence and the right to repair, exploring how these issues impact both consumers and the environment. Quinton shares his expertise on how SquareTrade Europe is tackling sustainability, discussing the development of tools and processes and the broader implications for the insurance industry. Quinton provides insights into how sustainability is being integrated into SquareTrade’s operations, ensuring that the company not only meets but exceeds its environmental responsibilities. They chat about Quinton's path from astronomer to the insurance sustainability guy, turning the Titanic, Jake from Statefarm, the Safelite jingle, and much more!
Quinton Goddard is the Head of Solutions & Sustainability for SquareTrade Europe. Quinton oversees the development and implementation of the region's sustainability strategy. In this role, he spearheads the creation of tools and processes to measure annual emissions, set reduction targets, monitor progress, and integrate sustainability across all facets of SquareTrade Europe.

Navigating the Developer Landscape: Building, Selling, and Securing Tools with Jake Moshenko Aug 13, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura speak with Jake Moshenko, the co-founder of AuthZed, a leader in permissions systems as a service. We talk about what its like to work for both Amazon and Google. We chat about Amazon's trick firings/secret PIPs and Jake's iPhone app for the game Big 2. We also talk about the challenges of building and selling to developers, his cofounding of Quay and using the Zanzibar papers as a guide. Laura also rants about Disney adults and gives her most controversial take ever about Taylor Swift fans. Check this one out!
With his extensive background in developer tooling and distributed systems, Jake Moshenko is an expert in creating robust authorization software. He is passionate about developer experience and scalable infrastructure.
AuthZed was founded by 3 successful entrepreneurs with expertise in enterprise software, most recently as leaders at Red Hat. Jake and Joey met on the APIs team at Google in 2010. They went on to found Quay, where Jimmy joined as their first hire. Over the past decade, they’ve changed the landscape for building and deploying software.

Generative AI, eDiscovery, and the Future of Legal Tech with BDO Principle Daniel Gold Aug 06, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Daniel Gold, Principal in Forensics and the eDiscovery Managed Services Leader for BDO. We talk about his origin story from law to legal tech leader. We talk about Athenagy and AI's impact on the industry. We discuss the shrinking of the billable hour, differentiating true AI from traditional keyword searching and myths vs. reality in legal tech.
Daniel is the Principal in Forensics and the eDiscovery Managed Services Leader. He is the creator of BDO's Athenagy, the only patent pending business intelligence solution in the world that created a Common Data Model and data driven insights fueled by both RelativityOne and Microsoft Purview eDiscovery.
Daniel has over 20 years of experience in the legal space. As a practicing lawyer, Daniel quickly identified that by appropriately harnessing new forms of legal technology, both lawyers and legal professionals could be vastly more productive and effective. This realization led Daniel to the legal service provider space and with it, came years of success at consulting with some of the largest corporate law departments and law firms across the country. Daniel’s experience in e-discovery technical consulting, consultative selling, as well as leading a national operations team for an IT managed services company has enabled him to provide a comprehensive approach to how legal professionals can leverage technology to create a collaborative and dynamic approach to e-discovery. Daniel’s passion for managed services has made him a known thought leader in e-discovery.

As the Paris Olympics Begin, What is Being Done to Protect Paris from Physical and Cyber Attacks with Simon Chen Jul 30, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Simon Chen, the founder and CEO of Eight Black. We talk about the security and transportation industries. We talk about the Paris Olympics and its challenges. We also discuss the Trump shooting attempt and how the Secret Service responded. We get into tech's impact on security, ongoing cyber threats, Jason Bourne, the Taken movies and more!
Simon Chen, the founder and CEO of Eight Black, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the security and transportation industries. Originally from Australia, Simon has lived in Colorado for the past eleven years. Prior to moving to the United States, he and his family were based in Singapore, giving him a rich international background. With over 20 years of consulting experience with technology companies across Asia Pacific and the US, Simon has held several senior management positions in large multinationals. Simon has a strong background in advanced driver training, having taught for 15 years at Australia’s largest and most respected Advanced Driver Training company. His motto, "safety before schedule," is evident in the impeccable safety standards of the Eight Black fleet. Additionally, Simon spent 8 years in the Australian military (Army), and he now leads Eight Black's Security and Executive Protection division, collaborating with some of the most talented security professionals in the world. Since founding Eight Black eight years ago with just one car, Simon has grown the business significantly while maintaining his passion for contributing to the ground transportation and security industries. Eight Black now provides bespoke security and transportation solutions worldwide, ensuring clients' journeys are secure, comfortable, and seamless, whether they are traveling from Africa to Paris or anywhere in between.

How to be a Failed Entrepreneur: a Remarkable Lesson in Resilience with Chris Bradbury Jul 23, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura speak with Chris Bradbury a serial entrepreneur with an amazing life story. We focus on how to fail as an entrepreneur and how to get back in the game. Chris takes us through his numerous ventures from cutting grass, to building a video game, to selling cars, to selling drugs, to doing computer repair, to running an energy site, even being a politician and then to real estate and finally to contracting with the US Postal Service. Chris explains that mindset about failure matters most for whether an entrepreneur gets back to it or gives up. Chris is the living embodiment of the Rocky Balboa speech on taking your lumps and moving forward. This is a pod you don't want to miss!

Crowdstrike, AT&T's Breach and the Wiz Acquisition: A Bonus Pod on the Latest Breaking Tech News Jul 19, 2024

For our 200th episode, Laura and Kevin chat about the Microsoft patch/Crowdstrike outage, the AT&T data breach, Google's potential $23 Billion acquisition of Wiz and more! We also talk about Laura's new gym, the Drop in! This is a fun bonus pod.

We Didn't Start the (Wild)Fire... but AI Can Now Detect It Before It Spreads with Carsten Brinkschulte Jul 16, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura chat with Carsten Brinkschulte about wildfire technology. Carsten is a telecoms tech veteran and serial entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of impact tech startup Dryad Networks, the firm’s large-scale IoT network for the ultra-early detection of wildfires will help to save the world's forests and fight climate change. We speak about impacts for profit. We learn about sensors that smell fire versus see it. We figure out who pays for this and much more!
Carsten Brinkschulte is CEO and co-founder of Dryad Networks. Dryad provides ultra-early detection of wildfires as well as health and growth-monitoring of forests using solar-powered gas sensors in a large-scale IoT sensor network. Dryad aims to reduce unwanted wildfires, which cause up to 20% of global CO2 emissions and have a devastating impact on biodiversity. By 2030, Dryad aims to prevent 3.9m hectares of forest from burning, preventing 1.7bn tonnes of CO2 emissions.

A Finger on the Ethical Pulse: Legal and Ethical Considerations with Generative AI with Ray Rivard Jul 09, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Ray Rivard. We talk about legal and ethical considerations with Generative AI. We talk about the complaint against Adobe for selling AI-generated imitations Ansel Adams' work. We talk Sarah Silverman suing OpenAI and other IP claims and copyright issues with GenAI. We talk about replacing Al Michaels with an AI bot. We hear Ray's origin story and get his advise on being an IP lawyer in 2024. We also chat about who is liable when GenAI breaks the law. This pod has it all including going deep on accountability and the need for guardrails on GenAI. You don't want to miss this one!
Ray Rivard currently serves as Senior Director for the Federal Government Sector for Prevail.ai. In his role, he devises and promotes solutions for government agencies, government contractors, and law firms, utilizing Prevail's artificial intelligence (AI) tools and processes. Prior to his current role, Ray was the Senior Information Technology Specialist for the eDiscovery Group within the Legal Information Technology Unit for the FDIC’s Legal Division. His specialties included devising and integrating best practices in failed bank data collection, preservation, authentication, processing, review, analytics, and production. Ray has provided technical expert testimony in civil and criminal court hearings across the United States; filed declarations and affidavits as an expert in numerous federal courts; participated in meet & confer conferences with opposing parties in failed bank litigation matters; and revised and modified ESI protocols, protective orders, and joint discovery plans. Prior to joining the federal government, Ray spent nearly two decades handling large litigation matters for several D.C.-based law firms, including Jones Day, Wilmer, Mayer Brown, and DLA Piper.

Navigating The Business World: The Many Paths Of Serial Entrepreneur Ben Johnson Jul 02, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura chat with Ben Johnson, the CEO & Founder of Particle41. Ben is an experienced serial entrepreneur with $30 million raised across his 5 startups and has 20+ years of software development experience. We speak about establishing efficiency in technology teams, building technology companies from the ground up, the difference between a tech mindset and a CEO mindset, how to fix slow, and how to bring a new product to market.
Particle41 is a company focused on CTO advisory, app development, data science and DevOps.

Career Coaches - Should You Trust Them? with THE VPE Coach Francis Lacoste Jun 25, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Francis Lacoste. Francis is an Engineering Leadership Coach who helps CTOs and VPs of Engineering at scaling tech startups nurture amazing work cultures and high-performance teams that build products and services that delight their customers.

Until early 2023, Francis was the Senior Director of Software Engineering, Culture, and Engagement at Salesforce, where he coached top engineering managers to be better leaders as they helped grow the company and build a culture of collaboration and innovation across the Salesforce Platform engineering division with 1200 people.

He has spent 25+ years working from home in the open-source and cloud developer tools industry and also previously worked at Heroku and Canonical, where he built successful high-performance remote engineering teams.

Turn Your Car's Data into an Asset with DIMO's Alex Rawitz and Yev Khessin Jun 18, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura chat with Alex Rawitz and Yevgeny Khessin of DIMO. Alex Rawitz is the Co-Founder & COO. Yevgeny Khessin is the CTO & Co-Founder. We talk about cars, crypto, connected apps and cybersecurity. We learn about the origin of DIMO. We get into the types of cars they each drive (Yev's is cooler!) We discuss who drives a Rav4, 70's Land Cruisers, old Broncos, driving stick and even OJ. We also discuss meme stocks, meme coins and NFT scams. A lot going on in this one!
Alex Rawitz is the Co-Founder & COO at DIMO. Alex has worked in the world of cryptocurrency and IoT startups for the past ten years. He is always searching for ways to use these technologies to improve other people's lives. Before joining DIMO, Alex was an employee at Chainalysis, where he worked with several exchanges, DeFi protocols, and fintech. Before that, he held a position in sales at Servato, an Internet of Things company operating in the telecom space.
Yevgeny Khessin is the CTO & Co-Founder. Yevgeny spent a decade as an software engineer in the automotive world with a focus on distributed connected vehicle systems. He has worked across the largest vehicle OEMs, built dispatch and fleet management software for autonomous vehicles and helped connect millions of cars to the internet.
Founded in 2021, DIMO is building a global data connectivity platform for mobility. Not only does DIMO's technology allow users to connect their vehicle to a mobile app for amazing insights, but DIMO's platform is decentralized and open source.

Hospitality Titans Convene in New York for the 46th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference Jun 11, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin talk about the 46th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Laura was onsite hearing from world-class experts in hospitality investment, global CEOs from prominent hotel brands, active investors, forward thinking operators and innovative developers all centered on the hospitality ecosystem.
The 46th annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference (NYU IHIIC), is a leading information services and event company, in partnership with the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and its Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality which delivered unparalleled thought leadership through keynotes, general sessions, workshops and networking events. Top industry executives from CEOs of hotel brands to various investment and real estate executives discussed the latest trends, economic influences, and projections. The NYU IHIIC was held on June 2-4, 2024 at the Marriott Marquis in New York.

The Impact of AI on Content Creativity and Originality with CEO of Originality.AI Jonathan Gillham Jun 04, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura talk with Jonathan Gillham, the Founder and CEO of Originality.AI, a trailblazing venture in the realm of artificial intelligence and content originality. We talk about Jon's journey from building content marketing agencies to founding Originality.AI. We find out how Originality.AI detects AI-generated content and we talk about the trustworthiness of online reviews in the era of generative AI. We hear about the long-term vision for Originality.AI and get some advice for entrepreneurs looking to enter the AI tech space. Lastly we talk about how funny the reviews of Haribo Sugar-free gummies are. Such a fun pod!

Jon founded Originality.AI after successfully building and later selling two content marketing agencies. His entrepreneurial spirit didn't stop there, Jonathan recognized the immense potential of artificial intelligence in transforming content creation and verification, so in November 2022, Originality.AI was born, driven by the vision to detect GPT-3 generated content (before the launch of ChatGPT).

Having been one of the earliest adopters of generative AI content for SEO purposes at scale through his agency he understood the wave that was coming which ChatGPT and GPT-4 have fully unleashed. He also recognized the need for a modern plagiarism-checking solution that delivered advanced features such as scan history, detection scores, shareable results, and team access, all of which are now integral parts of Originality.AI.

Jonathan leads a team of experienced Machine Learning Engineers, Researchers, Developers, and Marketers, all on a mission to try and provide transparency regarding the true originality of any written content.

The Tech Behind UFOs and Inside The Hearings on Capitol Hill With Expert Dr. Avi Loeb May 28, 2024

That Tech Pod is off for Memorial Day weekend so we are reposting one of our all time favorite pods. We'll be back next week!
This pod originally aired as Bonus pod on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
Laura and Gabi speak with Dr. Avi Loeb, theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology and the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. Dr. Loeb is author of Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth which can be purchased here and recently wrote about the congressional hearings regarding UAPs which you can read here.
Laura and Gabi discuss all things UFOs, how the government is finally recognizing these unexplained sightings, and his research with the Galileo Project, an organization whose goal is to bring the search for extraterrestrial technological signatures of Extraterrestrial Technological Civilizations (ETCs) from accidental or anecdotal observations and legends to the mainstream of transparent, validated and systematic scientific research. This project is complementary to traditional SETI, in that it searches for physical objects, and not electromagnetic signals, associated with extraterrestrial technological equipment.

Powering the Future: Renewable Energy Investments with Andrea Baur May 21, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Andrea Baur, the cofounder of Effective Energy Invest out of Munich, Germany.

Ms. Baur has over 20 years of experience advising and working directly with clients in the renewable energy sector, based in Germany—serving Europe, United Kingdom, and Asia. Ms. Baur has been an entrepreneur within this sector since 2002 with the establishment of the Kyoto Protocols; and brings an extensive track record (almost 1M MW’s in solar, wind, waste-to-energy) in sourcing, structuring, and executing transactions in the renewables space. Ms. Baur co-founded 2EINVEST Gmbh in 2012. Prior to that, she worked for four years with an Australian Fund, Castle Pines Global Equities, as it’s General Manager for Western Europe. Ms. Baur has longstanding experience in advising clients in the renewable energy sector on the global stage. Ms. Baur is a German citizen, born in Hungary, who is fluent in five languages.

Do Pay Attention To The Man Behind Relativity's Curtain with CEO Phil Saunders May 14, 2024

Today Laura chats one-on-one with Relativity CEO Phil Saunders. They chat about Phil's origin story and his journey to Relativity including a desire to work with Andrew Sieja, the Godfather of many things eDiscovery. They discuss if eDiscovery is boring and what keeps Phil up at night. Laura gets Phil's take on Relativity being either the 800 lbs. gorilla in the room, Bruce Lee or even Wayne Gretzky. They talk about Relativity's view on AI, the Say-Do Ratio, the innovator's dilemma and Winston Churchill's cabinet position designed to get to the truth. They also chat about a new approach and framework started by a group of industry leaders, Legal Data Intelligence. Finally, they debate if pickle juice is gross (it is).

Phil Saunders joined Relativity as Chief Executive Officer in December 2022. He has more than three decades of operating experience in the technology industry. Phil has significant expertise in sectors germane to Relativity including enterprise SaaS, as CEO of both Cornerstone OnDemand and Saba Software; infrastructure technology, in roles at Oracle and Motorola; and cybersecurity, as an executive at SafeNet and Thales (formerly Gemalto). He received his bachelor’s degree from University at Albany, SUNY and his MBA from Seton Hall University.

Revolutionizing Self-service: A Peek into Smart Vending with Aslak de Silva May 07, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Aslak de Silva, the CEO of Selfly Store, where they're using the latest developments in loT, machine learning, and AI to offer smart vending machines that make grab-and-go food shopping as easy as using your home fridge. We talk about intelligent vending machines, how AI comes into play, demand-predicting machines, dynamic pricing, new solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of technological innovation. We also hear about Laura's history with office coffee and Kevin's gas station days.
Aslak de Silva has 15+ years business executive experience, specializing in future trends in unmanned retail, disrupting the home delivery markets, and the future of intelligent IoT solutions in vending. Before becoming CEO at Selfy Store, he was the CEO of Nordic Business Forum, one of the world's biggest business and leadership conferences, with 7K+ attendees annually from 50+ countries and featuring world-class speakers like Barack Obama, George Clooney, and Steve Wozniak. Selfly Stores are used by 100+ companies in 22 countries across Europe, and in 2023, Selfly Store was named among the "50 Most Innovative Companies To Watch" by CEO Views.

RSAC Innovation Sandbox Spotlights Innovator P0 Security with Shashwat Sehgal May 02, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin are joined by Shashwat Sehgal, the Co-Founder and CEO of P0 Security on a bonus episode. We talk about the RSA Conference next week in San Francisco. We talk about the Innovation Sandbox and P0 Security's nomination as a top 10 finalist!
We talk about Shashwat's and P0 Security's journey from the launch of your flagship product in November 2023 to being selected as a top 10 finalist for the RSAC Innovation Sandbox 2024. We hear how Shashwat envisions universal access for all identities, both human and non-human, evolving in the future and how P0 Security leverages automation. Shashwat also shares his thoughts on the current state of cloud security, and trends shaping the industry in the coming years.

Shashwat Sehgal is the Co-Founder and CEO of P0 Security. He’s spent most of his career building security and observability products for developers, DevOps, and security teams. Shashwat is passionate about solving the problem of cloud access security and helping security engineers control 'who has access to what sensitive resources' in their clouds. He enjoys playing tennis, spending time with his family, teaching his son how to play chess, and geeking out on all things security.
The RSA Conference RSA has been a driving force behind the world’s cybersecurity community. The conference is an ongoing source for timely insights, thoughtful interactions, and actionable intelligence designed to help cybersecurity professionals continually strengthen their organizations and push their careers further. The RSAC Sandbox fosters innovative advancement in multiple disciplines of cybersecurity through interactive, cutting-edge experiences.

AI, Cybersecurity, and Cutting-Edge Technology: Insights with Frank Kyazze Apr 30, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin chat with Frank Kyazze, the the founder and CEO of GRC Knight. We talk about the combination of AI and cybersecurity. We talk about the reauthorization of Section 702 of the FISA bill which expands the NSA's surveillance program. We talk nuke simulators and WW3, new AI laws and their impact, the Ed Sheeran/Marvin Gaye copyright lawsuit, cool new gadgets like Humaine.ai, the digital trust, the AT&T breach and the Roku breach, and Frank's new AI LLM, Francine.ai.
Frank Kyazze's career is a blend of innovation, ethics, and humanism in technology. Over the last decade, he become a leader in digital trust, covering cybersecurity, governance, risk management, compliance, privacy, and AI ethics. As the founder and CEO of GRC Knight, Frank champions strategies that protect national security and our society's infrastructure. His work spans traditional sectors to startups and venture capital, advocating for cybersecurity as a growth engine.
With certifications like CISSP, CIA, CEH, CIPP/E, CIPM, and ISO Lead Auditor, Frank's expertise is unmatched. Frank is a thought leader who connects technology's tangible aspects with its philosophical roots, offering insightful perspectives on technology, national security, and the digital economy. Frank Kyazze is not just a name in the tech industry; he is a storyteller, a philosopher in the digital age, and an architect of trust in a world that increasingly depends on it. His journey and insights offer a unique blend of depth, pragmatism, and visionary thinking, making him a compelling voice in the ongoing conversation about our digital future.

Interstellar Innovations: Exploring the Universe of Space Technology with John Conafay Apr 23, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura speak with John Conafay about space technology. We talk about John's origin story and a desire to stop human trafficking. We also share eclipse stories and why space matters to normal people (GPS, & Tinder?) and if they can really view a license plate from space. We also talk about John's company, Integrate, and its mission, why space junk matters, the Kessler effect, the movies The Mist and I.S.S. This one is a fun pod!
John Conafay is a US Air Force Veteran and the CEO and Co-Founder of Integrate, building program management software with a systems engineering approach for the world’s most ambitious machines.
Previously he was an early employee at three space unicorns – Head of BD at ABL Space Systems, was one of the first ten employees at Astranis, and Interned at Spire Global early on. He also worked at the Office of the CFO NASA Headquarters while at BryceTech and was a Director of Business Development at Spaceflight.

FOIA in Focus - FOIA Experts Weigh In From DGI's eDiscovery, Records and Information Management Conference Apr 19, 2024

In this bonus pod, Kevin and Laura talk about FOIAs. You get to hear a few excerpts from the panel session Kevin moderated at the Digital Government Institute's eDiscovery, Records and Information Management Conference. Kevin was joined on stage with Michael Sarich of the VA and Michael Heise from EEOC.
As the volume of digital information continues to grow, the scope of electronic records management has expanded exponentially and is an increasingly critical issue for government agencies, particularly as it relates to providing electronic access and retrieval of government records. Key government and industry experts gathered at the 21st annual eDiscovery, Records and Information Management Conference to discuss current technology solutions/requirements, policy updates/changes and review examples of successful electronic records, FOIA and e-discovery programs.

Michael Sarich is the FOIA Director at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). He leads one of the federal government's most extensive FOIA programs, managing a team of 900+ FOIA and Privacy Act Officers dispersed across 151 facilities. Leveraging over a decade of expertise in FOIA and Privacy Policy at the VA, the Social Security Administration and the Bureau of Land Management, he specializes in navigating intricate requests, handling litigation, and ensuring rigorous regulatory compliance in FOIA. He also plays a pivotal role as the co-chair of the Chief FOIA Officer Council's Technology Committee, spearheading initiatives to revolutionize FOIA service delivery on a government-wide scale.

Michael Heise is the Attorney Advisor at Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He is an experienced FOIA analyst, and licensed attorney with a strong background in electronic discovery at all stages. He has a strong aptitude for explaining complicated legal principles in a straightforward and clear manner. He significant experience with project management and supervision after 9 years with CACI.

How to Win Friends and Influence Customers (Without Annoying Them) with Alex Levin Apr 16, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura talk with Alex Levin about overcoming spam, unsolicited messages and the future of customer outreach. We talk about the history of spam, the communication marketing arms race, the definition of unsolicited messages and consent. We also learn about the ROI of the various types of outreach, gorilla marketing, if people actually answer calls anymore, the difference between rented and owned channels, how AI comes into play in marketing, chain mail and more!
Alex Levin is Co-Founder and CEO of Regal.io. He leads the GTM teams. Prior to Regal.io, Alex was a product manager at Personal and Thomson Reuters, and then joined Handy (acquired by ANGI in 2018) as an early employee. At Handy and then ANGI Alex led growth and marketing. Alex grew up in New York and received his BA from Harvard.

Comfortably Numb: Why We Can't Protect Our Data Privacy with Alan Chapell Apr 09, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with privacy expert Alan Chapell about digital media and privacy. We talk about the FBI and CIA tracking our phones, how we have become numb to personal surveillance, the Chappell Report, credit at the expense of privacy, why we can't delete Facebook even though we all know we should, Alan's musical talent, stopping by a jazz party in Florida, figuring our how the Spotify algorithm works, if Ticketmaster is selling Kevin's data and the most common privacy mistake we all make. We also discuss our music tastes and debate who'd you'd rather get stuck in an elevator with, Laura or Kevin. This is a fun episode!
Alan Chapell is outside privacy counsel to digital media companies and the principal analyst at the Chapell Report. Chapell started his career in digital media at Jupiter Research in 1997. Since 2003, Chapell has advised well over two hundred different companies, from venture backed startups to some of the largest media, technology, and telecommunications companies in the world.
Chapell & Associates’ mission is to help clients navigate regulatory, public policy and other marketplace challenges to maximize the value of their products and services. The Chapell Report is a monthly continuous information research tool focusing on the intersection between privacy, addressability and competition for data driven advertisers worldwide – helping them understand the key trends driving the advertising and media marketplace.
Alan is also an accomplished musician. Check him out.

The Netflix for Food? AI-Driven Personalized Food Recommendations with Fisayo Oluwadiya Apr 02, 2024

Today Laura and Gabi are joined by Fisayo Oluwadiya to talk about Resactly, which is an AI powered personalized food recommendation service. We hear about Fisayo's origin story, building AI models with Vertex AI, the different stages of AI algorithms, her plans for the future (continue on for world domination or sell?), Chef Kwame Onwuachi and Dogon in DC and much more!
Fisayo Oluwadiya is a full-stack, results-oriented and driven principal software engineer with a proven track record over a 15+ year career. She is a passionate and energetic, highly organized and a highly skilled problem-solver with a background working in many different kinds of business such as JP Morgan Chase, Major League Baseball, Nordstrom and the Walt Disney Company.
The concept of Resactly is simple - "What if there was a way to find restaurants that were a perfect match for individual tastes?" Resactly's advanced AI/ML platform delves deep into your unique taste profile, preferences, and dietary needs to curate a list of restaurants tailored just for you. No more endless searching or disappointing meals. With Resactly, every dining experience is transformed into a memorable culinary journey. Check out Resactly for a gastronomic adventure and discover eateries that truly speak to your soul.

How GenAI Will Kill the Billable Hour with CEO of Merlin Search Technologies John Tredennick Mar 26, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura talk with John Tredennick, the founder and CEO of Merlin Search Technologies. We talk about why John is not chilling on a catamaran in the South Pacific somewhere after the sale of Catalyst, how Merlin's approach to generative AI differs from others in the industry, the advantages that GenAI brings to eDiscovery and why they are not in the “wait and see” mode like many other big Legaltech software providers are. We also chat about the ethical concerns related to the use of generative AI particularly in areas like bias. We then talk about the elephant in the room - the loss of the billable hour and the potential that generative AI raises about job displacement in the legal review market.
John Tredennick is the founder and CEO of Merlin Search Technologies, which develops AI-powered search software for investigations, discovery and regulatory compliance. Prior to Merlin, he was founder and CEO of Catalyst Repository Systems, which he sold to OpenText in early 2019. For the first 20 years of his career, he was a trial lawyer and litigation partner at Holland & Hart, a national law firm based in the Rocky Mountains.
John is a prolific speaker and writer. Over the past 30 years, he has written eight books and countless articles on legal technology topics. You can find links to many of those here: https://merlin.tech/headlines/article-resources/

AI-Powered Automation with Artem Koren Mar 19, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura talk with Artem Koren, the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Sembly AI. We chat about product management, consulting, AI, keeping chatbots on track (unlike Meta and X's chatbots), dealing with obscure languages, laundry mishaps and more!
Sembly records, transcribes and generates smart meeting summaries with meeting minutes. It works with Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.
Artem Koren grew up and lived most of his adult life in New York City. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Computer Science. He later attended the NYU Stern School of Business where he earned his MBA.
Artem is passionate about using AI to enrich humanity and create positive change. He combines his experience as a systems engineer, product manager, IT executive, management consultant, and entrepreneur to create innovative products, bringing to life new ways that technology can help us reach our goals. Sembly AI, which he co-founded with Gil Makleff in 2019, is at the forefront of advancing natural language understanding, paving the way for a symbiotic partnership between humans and technology.

Opal CEO Umaimah Khan Shares Her Journey Through the Dark Side of Startups and Working in Identity and Access Management Mar 12, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Umaimah Khan, the CEO of Opal Security. We talk about Umaimah's journey from home schooler to CEO, leaving the tin foil hat tribe, not being able to shadow run life, working for the DoD and health startups and how that impacted the genesis of Opal, spreadsheets of DOOM, carcinization, IAM being a productivity issue, Stripe, Okta, the Okta breach, access sprawl reduction, GitHub as a compliance took and so much more!
Umaimah Khan is the co-founder and CEO of Opal Security, a next-generation identity security company. As a mathematician and engineering leader, Umaimah knows first-hand the challenges of managing secure authorization and access management pathways. She began her career as a researcher in the federal government, before leading infra and security at several startups. Umaimah graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Should You Hire a Tech Therapist? With Joe Gross, Director of Solution Engineering at Graylog Mar 05, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura chat with Joe Gross about the cross over of sales and tech. We discuss the role of a tech therapist, a sales engineer, the power of a 10 minute demo, the difference between "pizza tech" and "people tech" people, convenient truths versus outright lies, the first 5 people you should hire and so much more!
Joe Gross is the Director of Solutions Engineering at Graylog. Joe is a problem-solver and communicator, relying on his more than 10 years of security and IT expertise to understand and devise solutions to help customers overcome their cybersecurity and logging challenges. Joe also manages Graylog Open, a large interactive online community dedicated to increasing and sharing IT and security knowledge to solve real world problems.

Everything You Want to Know About Data Privacy and Energy with Colin Gounden Feb 27, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin talk to Colin Gounden the CEO and co-founder of VIA about privacy and energy. We discuss why data privacy matters in energy, if the average person really cares about privacy, compensating renters for sharing in energy conservation, how EV owners think about privacy, which countries are the most (and least) advanced in data privacy, the 2014 class action lawsuit against Honda, Toyota, VW and GM about data collection in cars, why cars are even our collecting data and whether smart meters are worth "Big Brother" watching us. We also discuss a federal privacy law, what you can infer about someone based on their energy usage, the Justice40 initiative, and George Clooney.
Colin Gounden is CEO and co-founder of VIA. Colin recruited five of the top 20 global utilities and the U.S. Department of Defense as co-developers and now major users of VIA’s Trusted Analytics Chain™ (TAC™), a data privacy-enhancing blockchain-based platform. With seven patents issued and nine pending, TAC™ is the bridge that securely connects infrastructure data, distributed across many locations, to AI solutions.

Previously, Colin was the first investor and board director of five MIT and Harvard spinouts, focused on energy and deep science technologies. Two of these spinouts became profitable in their first year of operations and three of them are now valued at more than $400M each. In 2009, he sold Grail Research, where he was founder and CEO. Under Colin’s leadership, Grail Research grew from its first employee to more than 300 full-time employees in three years.

In the 2000s, Colin was a partner and elected board director at a top five global strategy consulting and private equity investment firm with $2Bn in assets under management. He started his career with IBM working with utilities in Europe and North America before co-founding a database-driven web-development company based in London, with major customers such as Royal Dutch Shell. Colin has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, and the Financial Times. He is also a frequent guest speaker on the subject of blockchain and energy at events held by industry experts and energy regulators (public utilities commissions and FERC). Colin’s leadership at VIA has been featured in seven Harvard Business School case studies, three with VIA. Colin graduated from Harvard University.

Why Crowdsourcing is the Key to Uncovering Cybersecurity Threats with Philippe Humeau, the Founder of CrowdSec Feb 20, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin are joined by Philippe Humeau to chat about crowdsourcing cyber security. They discuss the pros and cons of opensource software for cyber security, the consensus algorithm, Captain America Syndrome, the true scale of Cyber Crime, whether being hacked boils down to a budget problem, renting alpacas, hugging alpacas, alpaca clothing and then even debate what foreign language Laura needs to learn in 2024!
Philippe Humeau is an IT security engineer and founder of CrowdSec. He is from Paris, France. He founded his first company at the same time and quickly oriented it towards penetration testing and high-security hosting. He was also deeply involved in Magento’s community creation & animation in France and versed in eCommerce (wrote 4 books on the topic).

In 2020, he founded CrowdSec, a company editing an eponymous open-source and collaborative IPS, leveraging both IP behavior & reputation to create a community and tackle the mass scale hacking problem. His crushes will forever be IT security, DevSecOps, and entrepreneurship.

This Valentine's Day, Fall in Love with Consilio and AI with Raj Chandrasekar, the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of Consilio Feb 13, 2024

For a special in-person recording, today Laura and Kevin sit down with Raj Chandrasekar, the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of Consilio. We talk all things AI including Consilio's Complete AI Suite, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), if hallucinations will slow eDiscovery's adoption of GenAI and whether its a good idea to use ChatGPT to write your love poems. You don't want to miss this pod!
Raj Chandrasekar is Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of Consilio where he oversees Consilio’s technology and innovation functions – merging Development and Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Product Management, Business Intelligence, and Corporate Services functions. In his role, Raj frequently interfaces with clients to understand and accommodate processing, security and uptime needs and is also responsible for the day-to-day operations along with day-to-day operations of our industry-leading eDiscovery and legal industry software solutions. He joined Consilio from First Advantage, where he held the position of Chief Information Officer. Raj has over 25 years of experience in the field of Software Development and Infrastructure Management and has held technology leadership positions in various large corporations.
Consilio stands as the global leader in eDiscovery, document review, flexible legal talent, and legal advisory & transformation consulting services. With its Consilio Complete suite of capabilities, the company empowers multinational law firms and corporations using innovative software, cost-effective managed services, and deep legal and regulatory industry expertise. Renowned for its expertise in litigation, HSR second requests, internal and regulatory investigations, eDiscovery, document review, information governance, compliance risk assessments, cybersecurity, law department management, and contracts management, Consilio also excels in legal staffing and recruitment through its Lawyers On Demand division. Consilio globally employs leading professionals in the industry, applying defensible workflows with patented and industry-proven technology across all phases of the eDiscovery and risk management lifecycle. ISO\IEC 27001:2013 certified, the company operates offices, document review, and data centers across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Discover more about Consilio’s commitment to legal excellence and innovation at www.consilio.com

Why Ethics, Regulations And Guardrails Are Needed to Shape Responsible AI with Booz Allen Hamilton's CTO Susan Penfield and Credo AI's CEO Navrina Singh Feb 06, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin are joined by Booz Allen Hamilton's CTO Susan Penfield and Credo AI's CEO Navrina Singh to talk about responsible AI. We chat about their partnership, the origins of AI, who the early and late adaptors of AI are, the differences between public and private models and so, so much more! You don't want to miss this amazing conversation.
Susan Penfield is Booz Allen’s chief technology officer and a member of the Leadership Team. Susan accelerates growth through mission-centric innovation and infrastructure through incubating and exploring technology innovation, driving adoption of reusable solutions and new business models, empowering our technical talent, and enabling enterprise technology. Susan joined Booz Allen ~28 years ago and has transformed numerous business units during her tenure. Prior to her current role, she led strategic innovation initiatives. She also led the firm’s billion-dollar digital business spanning the defense, national security, and civilian sectors.

Susan was recognized as a 2021 Woman Who Means Business by the Washington Business Journal. She received the 2020 WashingtonExec Lifetime Achievement Award for her pioneering work driving technology innovation in government and her commitment to cultivating the next generation of women in STEM. Susan is a four-time recipient of the Wash100 award that recognizes the most influential leaders in the government consulting sector. Additional honors include ELLE magazine’s 2020 Power List for Women in Tech, WashingtonExec’s 2019 Top 25 Executives to Watch, and the 2017 Girls Inc. Diamond Award for her contributions to the growth and empowerment of girls.

Navrina Singh is the Founder and CEO of Credo AI, a Governance SaaS platform empowering enterprises to deliver Responsible AI. A technology leader with over 18+ years experience in Enterprise SaaS, AI and Mobile, Navrina has held multiple product and business leadership roles at Microsoft and Qualcomm. Navrina is a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC), which advises the President and the National AI Initiative Office. Navrina is an executive board member of Mozilla Foundation. Navrina is also a young global leader with the World economic forum & was on their future council for AI guiding policies & regulations in responsible AI. Navrina holds a Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an MBA from University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and a Bachelors in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from College of Engineering, India.
Booz Allen Hamilton is a global firm of approximately 32,600 diverse, passionate, and exceptional people driven to excel, do right, and realize positive change in everything they do. Booz Allen brings bold thinking and a desire to be the best in their work in consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, and cyber, and with industries ranging from defense to health to energy to international development.

Credo AI is on a mission to empower organizations to create AI with the highest ethical standards. Their vision is to enable continuous human oversight of the frontier technologies and democratize AI governance/audit. They are building an intelligent SaaS to monitor, measure and manage AI introduced risks.

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Legalweek 2024 Recap with Doug Austin and Jen Sherman Feb 03, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin are discussing Legal Week 2024 on this special bonus episode of That Tech Pod! From new and emerging trends to the latest developments in legal technology, they'll give you an inside look at everything that's happening on the conference floor, at the sessions, at the events surrounding the conference and so much more!

We discuss the companies, the people, and the swag that make Legalweek such an exciting event. We also have live interviews with Doug Austin, the editor of eDiscovery Today and Jen Sherman, Chief Product and Experience Officer at CARET Legal, a global leader in practice management solutions catering to professional services firms
With insightful analysis and a fun, engaging approach, Kevin and Laura will make you feel like you're right there with them, experiencing all the excitement and energy of Legalweek. Don't miss out on this must-listen episode of That Tech Pod!

Legalweek 2024 Spotlight: Casepoint's Innovative Story with Amy Hilbert and Amit Dungarani Jan 30, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin are live at Legalweek 2024 and met up with Amy Hilbert and Amit Dungarani of Casepoint. We discuss all things Legalweek, Legalweek's relevance in 2024, whether this conference is better in March instead of January, what makes Casepoint different, why Casepoint decided to focus on government when everyone else was shifting towards corporations, Casepoint FOIA and Casepoint Legal Hold, GenAI and what's next for Casepoint. Lastly, we chat about Casepoint's big win with DHS/ICE and migration to the cloud from Relativity server before heading back out to the floor.
Amy Hilbert is Casepoint’s Executive Vice President of Government Solutions where she is responsible for creating and managing client relationships with federal and state government agencies. She brings 20+ years of experience supporting Federal-Civilian and DoD clients. Prior to joining Casepoint, Amy was Vice President of Client Services at a leading Gov Con Professional Services company focused on software integration where she was accountable for the execution and growth of Federal-Civilian and DoD clients. During her time at Casepoint, Amy has created a Government Solutions organization that includes sales and dedicated government services to government clients, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. Courts, Veteran’s Affairs and Department of Defense. Amy’s previous experience has given her a business acumen that is parallel to none. Amy’s industry knowledge, IT strategy background, and account management experience aid her in being a trusted resource for eDiscovery solutions to meet clients’ specific needs.

Amit Dungarani has played critical roles in helping build and grow companies. Over the past 21 years, he has held leadership roles in technology, private equity, hedge fund management, and consulting serving corporate, government, law firm, and non-profit clients. Before joining Casepoint, Amit served as a Managing Director of a family office that ran a hedge fund and led private equity investing via a syndicate of family offices. Prior to this, he served as Vice President of Business and Information Technology Consulting Services at 2020 Company (later acquired by Acentia and Maximus) helping grow it from under 10 people to over 600. As Casepoint’s Vice President of Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, he is responsible for building foundational partnerships and supporting major corporate clients to achieve their optimal success.
Casepoint is the legal technology platform of choice for corporations, government agencies, and law firms to meet their complex eDiscovery, investigations, and compliance needs. Powered by cutting-edge AI and advanced analytics, Casepoint helps teams cut through large volumes of data to quickly identify insightful and actionable information. Casepoint’s secure and scalable cloud platform is designed to help organizations take control of their data and processes to maximize efficiency, mitigate risk, and lower overall legal spend. Casepoint’s easy-to-use and intuitive interface provides legal hold, cloud collections, powerful data processing, AI and advanced analytics, and review and production.
Want to connect with us at Legalweek 2024? Send us an email

Fintech Solutions Changing the Healthcare Landscape with Tim Hwang Jan 23, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura speak with Tim Hwang about what it means to be an entrepreneur, the difficulty for medical professions to get financing, doctors as businesses, whether we should switch to a fee for service model, why vets make way less than other medical professionals and whether it makes sense to become a corrupt doctor.
Tim Hwang is a highly regarded entrepreneur known for his groundbreaking work in the fintech and healthcare industries. He is the Chairman of the Board of Nitra, a smart finance platform designed to transform financial management for healthcare providers. Tim is also the CEO and co-founder of FiscalNote, a global technology and media company dedicated to delivering up-to-date policy information. He has secured over $230 million in funding from some of the industry's biggest players.

Is Gabi Gone?? Plus Our Legalweek Announcement Jan 19, 2024

Today on the pod we find out if Gabi is GONE!
Plus Gabi, Laura and Kevin share our updates and upcoming Legalweek announcements.

Can You Get a Job in Under 6 Minutes? with Jodie Zerega Jan 16, 2024

Today Laura and Kevin chat with Jodie Zerega. Jodie is a highly experienced legal recruiter and founder of Zerega Consulting, a recruiting firm that specializes in placing attorneys in law firms, corporations, and non-profit organizations. With the recent launch of the Attorney Jobs app, Jodie can also share a unique perspective on how technology is shaping the legal job market and offer advice on how attorneys can use technology to their advantage.
Can you really get a job in under 6 minutes? Find out here:
https://www.zeregaconsulting.com/attorney-jobs

Everything You Need to Know about the New Generative AI Platform Google Gemini with Fergus Hurley Jan 09, 2024

Today Kevin and Laura talk with Fergus Hurley. Fergus is the is the co-founder of Google’s AI-powered compliance intelligence platform, Checks. We chat about Google's new AI platform, Gemini. We learn what multimodal AI is and how this is different from Bard and OpenAI. We discuss using Gen AI in the entrainment industry and the writer's strike. We chat about AI bias and even find out about Fergus's favorite Irish whiskey.
Fergus spearheaded the creation of the platform by developing a product that leverages Google's sophisticated AI technology to streamline privacy compliance for some of the industry's leading digital applications such as Miniclip, Headspace, and Rovio.
Fergus is an AI expert and enthusiast with an extensive background spanning over 15 years in the realms of mobile apps, and digital product development. In his prior role, he served as a zero-to-one focused product manager at Google Play, where he played a pivotal part in enhancing the Android user experience on a global scale. Preceding this, he made significant contributions to Google Research, focusing his expertise on Google Assistant and Waze Carpool.
Fergus holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from University College Cork in Ireland.
Please visit checks.google.com to learn more about Fergus' current platform.

That Tech Pod's Predictions for Top Tech in 2024 Jan 02, 2024

As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, 2024 promises to be a year of exciting advancements. That's why this week Laura and Kevin make predictions for the top technology of 2024. Plus we're together and in a bar! We breakdown our top companies and gadgets fantasy football draft style.
We also want to thank you for listening in 2023! You all are amazing!

DJ Peter Schroeder Got Us Fallin' In Love (with VOIP Phones) Dec 26, 2023

Have you ever wondered what it takes to survive a plane crash and bounce back from it? Today Laura and Kevin chat with Peter Schroeder, an entrepreneurial DJ who has done exactly that. Not only has he overcome a traumatic plane crash, but he has also risen to become one of Denmark's top DJs, entertaining audiences of up to 180,000!
In addition to his artistic talents, Peter is the founder of Telzio, a pre-unicorn unified communications company that simplifies technology and makes people's lives easier. With over 20 years of experience creating cutting-edge technologies for companies such as Facebook, Samsung, and Airbnb, Peter's unique combination of technology expertise and artistic perspective would provide valuable takeaways for your listeners. He can also share insights on managing overwhelm and the power of focus.

Combat Impersonators and AI-generated Deepfakes with Human Identity Proofing with CEO of Nametag Aaron Painter Dec 19, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin chat with Aaron Painter, the CEO of Nametag Inc. After watching too many friends and family members fall victim to identity theft and online fraud, Aaron Painter assembled a team of security and tech experts to build the next generation of online account protection. We speak about facial recognition, Microsoft's culture, deep fakes, Kashmir Hill's book, Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup's Quest to End Privacy as We Know It and the rise of Clearview AI, plus Aaron's book, LOYAL: A Leader's Guide to Winning Customer and Employee Loyalty.
Aaron is the CEO of Nametag Inc, the company who invented “Sign in with ID” as a more secure alternative to passwords. Aaron and his team focus on automating visual identity verification, preventing fraud and account takeovers, reducing support costs, and eliminating user frustration during account lockouts or high-value transaction authorizations. Aaron has successfully integrated his human identity platform with major organizations such as Reddit and Web.com. He’s all about protecting accounts from impersonators

Why Smart Businesses are Embracing Fractional Product Management with Jessica Kohel Dec 12, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Jessica Nelson Kohel about fractional product management. We chat about the differences between fractional and consulting, the pros and cons of contractors, starting a business in today's market, the best shoe brands, Laura's height, and whether we to expect to see Laura and Jessica running marathons in the near future.
Jessica is the Co-Founder and President/COO at The Product Consult, a boutique consulting group that helps companies optimize their digital product development teams, build better products, and accelerate revenue growth. Jessica has 18+ years of experience in digital product development, with expertise in revenue growth, product optimization, product strategy, and team development.
The Product Consult team has worked with cross-industry startups and Fortune 500 companies including Alo Yoga, Coterie Baby, Epic Games and Nike, where Jessica built the first-ever digital gift card platform for Nike.com.

How to Kill Someone and Get Rid of the Body Without a Shovel with Cyber Mercenary Chris Rock Dec 05, 2023

Today Kevin and Laura speak with Chris Rock (no, not that one!) about being a cyber mercenary, a world of fake babies whose “burner identities” could be used to rake in millions, his book The Baby Harvest, hacking the TED talk people and the benefits of having a celebrity's name and so much more!
Chris Rock is a Cyber Mercenary who has worked in the Middle East, US and Asia for the last 30 years working for both government and private organizations. He is the Chief Information Security Officer and co-founder of SIEMonster.

A three-time presenter at DEFCON and author of The Baby Harvest, Chris is a database of cybersecurity, hacking, and cybercriminal knowledge. Chris and his team excel at countering sophisticated cyber threats with the implementation of advanced SIEM methods for all types of organizations. Chris is passionate about raising the public’s awareness of modern cybersecurity threats and trends.

ACEDS New International eDiscovery Executive Certificate Program with Michael Quartararo Nov 30, 2023

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin chat with Michael Quartararo, the President of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) about the International eDiscovery Executive Certificate Program.
ACEDS provides training and certification in e-discovery and professional development courses to corporate legal departments, law firms and the broader legal community. With 1400 CEDS-certified professionals and 2500 members active in 22 chapters throughout major US cities, Canada, the UK, Benelux, South Africa and Australia, ACEDS is the gold standard in e-discovery training. Mike is also the author of the 2016 book Project Management in Electronic Discovery and has been teaching, consulting and solving problems in information governance, e-discovery, project management and legal technology for over two decades. He is considered one of the foremost authorities on legal project management and built his career upon strategic and innovative thinking, leadership and operational skills honed at the best legal organizations in the world. Following 10-year stints at both Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP and Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, Mike launched his own successful company, eDPM Advisory Services, a consulting firm providing legal operations, e-discovery and project management advisory services to corporate legal departments and law firms. As a part-time graduate professor, Mike designed and taught a curriculum on e-discovery project management at Bryan University. A graduate of the State University of New York, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS). He frequently writes and speaks on e-discovery, legal operations, project management and technology topics. Reach him via email at mquartararo@aceds.org or on Twitter @mikequartararo.

Can We Really Trust Secure Messaging Apps? with CEO of Kryotech and Creator of Vox Messenger JB Benjamin Nov 28, 2023

Today Kevin and Laura speak with JB ‘Jor-El’ Benjamin, the Founder of Kryotech Ltd. We discuss secure messaging apps, crypto and the blockchain. We also chat ethical AI, the UK's AI framework and whether we should trust the Musk's and Altman's of the world.
JB isn't your run-of-the-mill developer; he's a tech maverick reshaping the digital landscape from his UK base just outside London. JB is the mastermind behind numerous groundbreaking applications and platforms that have revolutionized the digital world. Boasting a prolific portfolio, JB has created the world's first post-quantum encrypted messenger Vox Messenger, and the unprecedented group transaction crypto wallet, Vox Crypto. He bridges the gap between possibility and reality with his solutions to pressing global challenges.
Also, as mentioned at the top of this week’s pod, That Tech Pod is supporting Pizza4Moms, a charity feeding families impacted by the ongoing conflict in Israel. Pizza4moms is collecting funds and donating meals (a pizza and a salad) to those in need in the region. Please considering participating with us: https://pizza4moms.com/#welcome

Should You Hire a Fractional CTO? with Oshri Cohen Nov 21, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin chat with Oshri Cohen about what it means to be a fractional CTO versus a full-time CTO and whether or not you can or should consider vending out your C-suite. With Kevin’s past CTO roles, this one hits close to home and gets a little tense…
Oshri Cohen is an expert technologist in more languages, frameworks, architectures and technologies than he cares to count. He is an ex-executive at multiple startups and ex-founder of his own custom development shop. He is disrupting the popular thought that startups need a full-time CTO and could save on average $400K per year in direct technical leadership costs through the use of a Fractional-CTO, which is his primary business.

The Journey from Engineer to CEO and Lessons Learned Along the Way with Pete Hunt Nov 14, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Pete Hunt. We chat about what it means to be an engineer, how to tell if an engineer is good and how you get from engineer to CEO, plus Pete weighs in on the Zuck vs Musk debate with his unique perspective having worked at both Instagram and Twitter.
Pete joined Elementl as head of engineering in early 2022, and took over the reins as CEO in November of that year. Pete was previously co-founder and CEO of Smyte, an anti-abuse provider that was acquired by Twitter. Prior to this Pete led Instagram’s web team, built Instagram’s business analytics products, and helped to open source Facebook’s React.js. Their platform is Dagster, a next-generation open source orchestration platform for the development, production, and observation of data assets.

There's an App for That. Reed Smith's eDiscovery Resources Now Fit in Your Pocket with Records & eDiscovery Practice Leader David Cohen Nov 07, 2023

Today Kevin and Laura chat with David Cohen of Reed Smith about their eDiscovery-focused app with the aim of creating a less cumbersome, and fast-updating repository of knowledge, documents and tips for attorneys and clients on the go. We talk about "intense AI," and the convergence of eDiscovery and data privacy. We discuss whether we still need the "e" in eDiscovery and if it is better to be a "master of all" or a legal specialist in 2023. We also cover access to justice issues and other terms that sound like classic Steven Seagal movies. You don't want to miss this pod!
David is chair of Reed Smith’s Records & E-Discovery (RED) Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Global Leadership Team. A Harvard Law graduate with more than 35 years of commercial litigation experience, David serves as eDiscovery counsel and information governance counsel to some of the top companies in the world. David also represents clients in complex litigation matters, and counsels companies of all sizes on information governance and litigation readiness issues.
He has been recognized individually by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Who’s Who Legal as a top eDiscovery lawyer and litigator. The 70+ lawyer RED Practice Group that David leads has also been recognized by Chambers and Legal 500 as a leading eDiscovery practice. He currently chairs the EDRM Project Trustees and serves on the advisory board of the Georgetown Advanced eDiscovery Institute.
He was involved in setting up the E-Discovery Special Masters (EDSM) program in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, has served as an EDSM in multiple cases, and has drafted and supported amendments to state and federal rules focusing on e-discovery. He has authored numerous legal publications and is a frequent presenter at continuing legal education seminars regarding eDiscovery and information governance. He is the principal architect of the E-Discovery App, launched in 2020, and leads ongoing App development and innovation initiatives. David also received a Law 2.0 “Outstanding Leadership” award in 2022 and the Legal Intelligencer Pennsylvania “Innovator of the Year” award in 2023.

You can download the Reed Smith’s eDiscovery app from the Apple Store or Google Play:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/e-discovery-app/id1494005095

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ncc809328710.www&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1

The primary goal of the Reed Smith’s eDiscovery App is to be a useful resource for everyone in the e-discovery community! App development was led by Reed Smith Partner David Cohen, Practice Group Leader of Reed Smith’s Records & E-Discovery (RED) practice group, with important contributions by lawyers, e-discovery analysts, and support professionals at Reed Smith LLP and its technology subsidiary Gravity Stack. Where permitted and acknowledged, the App also includes, or links to, materials created or compiled by outside professionals.

There Goes the Gayborhood -Lesbians Who Tech Take Over the Castro for their Annual Summit Nov 02, 2023

Laura, Kevin and Shelby talk about the The Lesbians Who Tech Summit that Laura and Shelby attended in San Francisco last week.
The 10th Annual Lesbians Who Tech & Allies Summit takes place virtually and in front of the Castro Theatre and surrounding city blocks. The show attracts over 15K+ LGBTQ Women, Women of Color, Non-Binary, Trans techies & our Allies to attend from all over the world.
Lesbians Who Tech & Allies is the largest LGBTQ professional community in the world — committed to visibility, intersectionality, and changing the face of technology and most importantly, the only organization that centers on LGBTQ Women, Women of color, and Non-binary leaders. This event supports the work helping our leaders learn how to code and get the crucial support they need as they face systemic barriers at work.

Halloween Special - Scary Cyber Attacks You Need to Know About with Gianna Whitver of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society Oct 31, 2023

Today is our Halloween Special! Laura and Kevin swap scary cyber stories with Gianna Whitver, the Co-Founder and CEO of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society and a co-host of the Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing Podcast.
Gianna is also an advisor for cybersecurity and technology companies. Gianna has worked in marketing as an early employee at multiple companies in a broad array of industries, including past roles at cybersecurity companies, at a commercial real estate development and investment firm, and big tech, to name a few. She speaks publicly on marketing, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurial topics, having presented at RSA Conference 365, (ISC)2, and InfoSec World.

Cybersecurity Mistakes That Have Nothing To Do With Technology - And How to Fix Them with David Adeoye Abodunrin Oct 24, 2023

Today Kevin and Laura speak with David Adeoye Abodunrin about cyber threat intelligence, compliance versus cyber security and human firewalls. We get into a debate about Zuckerburg vs. Musk, being a prince and much more!
With a remarkable track record spanning over two decades, David Adeoye Abodunrin PMP, CSM, CSPO, CSP-SM, MSC is a distinguished authority in Project/Program Management, Agile Transformations, Human Capital Management, Cybersecurity, and Coaching, offering a multifaceted approach to personal and professional and enterprise growth. Holding a plethora of certifications, including being a Certified Scrum Professional- Scrum Master(CSP-SM), Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Project Management Professional (PMP), he stands as a versatile figure equipped to navigate complex landscapes.

Armed with a master's degree in Cybersecurity and specialization in Cyber Forensics and Threat Intelligence, David illuminates strategies to combat cyber threats, safeguard digital ecosystems, and address the nuances of cyberwarfare. His insights resonate with individuals and organizations seeking to fortify their online security measures.

David's Agile PM, HR and Corporate leadership acumen sets him apart. By harmonizing his psychology, coaching, project management, and agile expertise, he empowers organizations to embrace agility in their enterprise practices, fostering leadership excellence. His holistic approach extends beyond conventional methodologies, enabling businesses to navigate dynamic environments with adaptability and innovation.

Combating Underrepresentation in Technology with Women Who Code CEO Alaina Perceval Oct 17, 2023

Today Laura and guest host Shelby Busch speak with Alaina Percival about increasing opportunities for woman in tech fields, angel investing, living in Germany and travel in general.
Alaina Percival is CEO and co-founder of Women Who Code. Under Alaina’s
leadership, the organization has grown to serve 343,000 members in 147
countries. Alaina has been published by Forbes, Huffington Post, and The Wall
Street Journal. She is an accomplished tech speaker, appearing at WSJ.d Live,
CodeMotion Milan, Grace Hopper, Columbia University’s Social Enterprise,
Harvard WECode and more. Alaina has spoken on a range of topics from
development and retention models to intersectional diversity and
equity-centered decision-making in data strategy for the United Nations to
Social Justice and Advocacy in STEM at Harvard University.
Alaina is also an Angel Investor, a Venture Partner at Valor Ventures, a Scout
for Picus Capital, and in 2022 she taught WomenLead in Technology at Georgia State University. Alaina has two young sons, loves chocolate, and has been to more than 75 countries

The Pros and Cons of Big Data in the Healthcare Industry with William McKnight Oct 10, 2023

Today Kevin and Laura talk to William McKnight about big data in healthcare, the pros and cons of companies knowing this much about us, being a corporate influencer and much more!
William McKnight is an information management thought-leader who has been recognized as the #1 global influencer in big data, cloud, and data center by Thinkers 360, and the #1 global influencer in master data management by Onalytica in 2022.
He is the Founder and President of McKnight Consulting Group, which advises many of the Global 2000 companies, including Pfizer, Verizon, UnitedHealth Group, Dell, Oracle, and Scotiabank, on ways to faster grow their businesses with big data.
With over 30 years of experience, William is also a highly sought-after speaker who has spoken on four continents for a diverse collection of organizations, including IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Bank of America, Orange South Africa, and SAP. He also is a former award-winning IT Vice President of a Fortune 50 company, a former engineer of DB2 at IBM, and an author of the books, "Integrating Hadoop", "Information Management: Strategies for Gaining a Competitive Advantage with Data", and "90 Days to Success in Consulting".

Tech's Impact on the Changing Landscape of the Consumption of Information with News Anchor-Journalist Elisa Jaffe Oct 05, 2023

Today Laura and Gabi speak with Elisa Jaffe on the impact of technology on the ever-changing landscape of the consumption of information.
Elisa Jaffe is well-known to both TV viewers and radio listeners in Western Washington.
Elisa has earned an Edward R. Murrow award and multiple Emmy Awards and for her reporting, writing, and producing. Her career in Seattle includes reporting and anchoring for KOMO 4 News, serving as host and executive producer of Northwest Afternoon, the award-winning daily talk show, hosted the morning drive news radio program Smart Talk Mornings on 570 KVI, and voice-over work for STAR 101.5 Radio and charitable causes.
Elisa launched KOMO TV's station's first hour-long morning newscast, "The Morning Express," in 1989 where she introduced Dept. of Transportation traffic cameras to the market after using the then-new technology in one of her news reports. During her journalism career, she covered 9-11, the Oklahoma City bombing, the deadly Northridge, California earthquake, the fall of famous evangelists, and the rise of many reality stars.
Elisa is very active in the Greater Seattle community and often can be seen emceeing and supporting fundraisers for a number of organizations. She is a busy single mom who devotes much of her spare time to non-profits including the Crisis Clinic of King County, Seattle Men's Chorus and Seattle Women's Chorus. Elisa holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri at the Columbia School of Journalism.

Insights From Relativity Fest 2023 with Phil Saunders, Dr. Aron Ahmadia, Hon. Toni Clarke, Jeff Henry and Stephanie Wilkins Oct 03, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin chat about Relativity Fest 2023. Laura was onsite in Chicago while Kevin attended virtually. Laura spoke with the Honorable Judge Toni Clarke, Jeff Henry and Stephanie Wilkins on the floor and attended the press briefing where she had a chance to interview Relativity CEO Phil Saunders and Dr. Aron Ahmadia. Laura and Kevin talk about the sessions, the conference set up, the Innovation Awards, Phil Saunders’ take on sunsetting Relativity, Dr. Ahmadia’s take on incorporating generative AI into review and much more!

Relativity Fest is an annual conference held in Chicago designed to educate and connect the e-discovery community. It’s the place for legal and tech professionals to talk shop, connect with their peers, and learn from each other in panels, discussions, breakout sessions, networking events and trainings.

Phil Saunders is the CEO of Relativity. He is a seasoned technology executive with a hands-on approach to leading core company functions in hardware, software and SaaS, with specific experience in the information security, data protection, Human Resource (HR) tech, and quickly ramping in all things Legal Tech. Prior to joining Relativity, he was the CEO of Cornerstone on Demand and Saba Software.

Dr. Aron Ahmadia is the Senior Director for Applied Science at Relativity, where he leads the development of AI capabilities for Relativity One, including AI-Assisted Review, Analytics, and Search. He is an internationally recognized expert on machine learning and artificial intelligence. His specializations include the use of AI in Legal Discovery, Model Risk Management, and Responsible AI. Dr. Ahmadia previously held an adjunct faculty position with George Washington University, and was an inaugural Professor of Computer Science at KAUST, where he taught one of the first coed classes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr. Ahmadia holds a Ph.D. in Applied Math from Columbia University and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

The Honorable Judge Toni Clark, was an Associate Judgein Prince George's County Circuit Court, 7th Judicial Circuit from 1998 to 2018 when she retired. She was a member of the Public Awareness Committee from 2001-15, the Maryland Judicial Conference, the Chair of the Public Defender Regional Advisory Board from 2001 to 2009. She was a member of the Court Access and Community Relations Committee and the Judicial Council. She was an Associate County Attorney in Prince George's County from 1987 to 1989. She was a Member of the Special Joint Committee on Minorities in the Legal Profession, a member of the Redistricting Commission in Prince George's County in 1991, and a State's Attorney, Prince George's County from 1994-95. She also served a member of the Governor's Task Force on Judicial Nominating Commissions and the State Administrative Board of Election Laws.

Jeff Henry is the Director of Sales at Hire Counsel. He is an experienced Director of Business Development with over 30 years of experience working in the legal services industry. He is a strong sales professional skilled in Litigation Management, Arbitration, Sales, Document Management, and Computer Forensics. He previously worked for Exterro, Aureus Tech Systems, ONE Discovery Inc., iCONECT, IPRO and IKON Office Solutions as well as others.

Stephanie Wilkins is the Editor In Chief of Legaltech News. She is responsible for content and direction of the Legaltech News publication on the popular Law.com website. She writes on all issues pertaining to technology in the legal sector, with a particular emphasis on the generative AI. She is also a photographer, an AI and technology nerd, a former lawyer, an intrepid solo world traveler and a boxer in training.

Do You Need Modular Marketing For Your Business? with Meredith Rodkey Sep 26, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Meredith Rodkey about content management, modular marketing, generative AI, and content as Legos.
Meredith is the SVP of Platform Product Management at Brightspot. She has focused on product management for nearly 15 years, working closely with major Brightspot customers like the Los Angeles Times, NPR, Johnson & Johnson, U.S. News & World Report, and Healthgrades.

In her previous life, Meredith worked as a homepage editor and writer for AOL.com, curating a daily experience for millions of users.
Brightspot’s content management solution enables its customers to quickly launch and manage content experiences across any device by offering an intuitive and customizable platform that can meet unique content, display, and workflow requirements. Brightspot’s comprehensive suite of flexible technology, expert services, and partner ecosystem provides businesses with the tools necessary to successfully deliver on their digital strategy.
https://www.brightspot.com/?utm_campaign=That%20Tech%20Pod&utm_source=Partner%20-%20Aitheras&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=Homepage

Data Should Tell a Story Anyone Can Understand with Tim Tutt Sep 19, 2023

Today is a very special episode. It is our 150th episode!

To celebrate, Laura and Kevin welcome Tim Tutt, CEO & cofounder at Night Shift Development. We talk about his company’s origins, bootstrapping vs. taking on funding, startup best practices, augmented intelligence, the ribs at Earl’s Kitchen and Bar and more!

Tim Tutt is a proven technical leader with over a decade of software engineering experience focused specifically on developing and deploying large-scale search and discovery and data analytics solutions in both the public and private sectors. He has a strong passion for operationalizing deep technical capabilities for the benefit of non-technical business users.

As an Elastic Certified Engineer Tim has deep experience using Elasticsearch for a variety of use cases. As the Chief Technology officer of Bogart Associates, he led the development and creation of a best-in-class, easy to use, secure communications solution ultimately leading to Bogart’s first issued patent. Tim is currently the CEO and Cofounder of Night Shift Development, Inc., which focuses on helping organizations make sense of their data. Using his background in natural language processing, machine learning, and data analytics, he created and productized a solution aimed at allowing non-technical users to have conversational experience with their data.

Thank you to all of our listeners!

-The Entire That Tech Pod Team

Angel Investors or VCs: Which is Better for Your Business with Tom Kemp Sep 12, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin chat with Tom Kemp about angel investing and venture capital money. Tom breaks down his process for selecting investments. We also discuss his new book.
Tom Kemp is a Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur, investor, and policy advisor. Tom is also the author of Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy. Tom was the founder and CEO of Centrify, a leading cybersecurity cloud provider that amassed over two thousand enterprise customers, including over 60 percent of the Fortune 50. For his leadership, Tom was named by Ernst & Young as Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year in Northern California. Tom is also an active Silicon Valley angel investor, with seed investments in over a dozen tech start-ups with a focus on privacy and cybersecurity. In addition, Tom has served as a technology policy advisor for political campaigns and advocacy groups, including leading the campaign marketing efforts in 2020 to pass California Proposition 24—the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)—and co-authoring bills such as the California Delete Act of 2023. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and in history from the University of Michigan.

Reveal Widens Its eDiscovery Reach with Logikull and IPRO - A Look at How the Latest Industry Acquisitions Impact Relativity, Disco, Everlaw and iConect Sep 05, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin discuss Reveal's recent acquisition of Logikcull and IPRO. We breakdown the impact on the market for companies such as Relativity, Disco, Everlaw and iConect. We do some math and try to figure out exactly what the numbers from their press release mean. We also talk about layoffs and the WARN act.

The World Needs Joy! Why Tech Training Matters in the Legal Field with Joy Murao Aug 29, 2023

Today Kevin and Laura talk speak with Joy Murao. We talk about the importance of training, big law vs. boutique law firms, the idea of going to law school in 2023, H1B visa's, Kim Kardashian, Chat GPT and much more!
Joy Murao is a legal technology pioneer with a career spanning over 25 years in Big Law and Corporate Legal Departments. Now as Founder and CEO of Practice Aligned Resources (PAR), Joy brings innovation and education to the broader legal arena to include government agencies, small to mid-size law firms and service provider organizations.
Throughout her career, Joy has made significant contributions to the legal field. She played a pivotal role in developing and overseeing the Practice Support Departments at prestigious law firms such as Latham & Watkins and Paul Hastings. With her expertise, she has hired and managed over 200 direct reports, supported firm-wide practices areas including litigation cases, global M&A projects and employment class actions, while also shouldering the responsibility of training and educating lawyers and paralegals within these firms.

Joy's influence extends beyond her own ventures, as she actively contributes to various professional organizations. Currently, she serves as a Section Executive Committee Chair for the California Lawyers Association, specifically in the Law Practice Management & Technology section. Additionally, she holds a position on the Global Advisory Board for the Association of Certified Ediscovery Specialists (ACEDS).

Recognized for her dedication to fostering a strong legal community, Joy has actively collaborated with Women in eDiscovery, ILTA, the Relativity Users' Group Advisory Board for Los Angeles and various paralegal organizations. Through her involvement in these organizations, she has helped bring professionals together and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices.

Joy's educational background includes a BA in English from UC Santa Barbara and a Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego. She has utilized her expertise to create and teach legal technology courses at the Paralegal Training Program of UCLA Extension. Moreover, Joy leads engaging discussions on legal technology through podcasts and webinars, providing valuable insights to the legal community.

With her extensive experience, leadership, and commitment to the advancement of legal technology, Joy Murao has made a profound impact on the legal profession and continues to drive innovation in the field.

Labor and Supply Chain Issues, Can AI and Tech Solve the Manufacturing Crisis? with Jeff Reinke Aug 22, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Jeff Reinke about the labor and supply chain issues, AI, EV cars and mileage mange anxiety, hydrogen cars and more!
Jeff Reinke is the director of content and audience engagement at Industrial Media, which encompasses brands such as Industrial Equipment News, Manufacturing Business Technology and Manufacturing.net. He also co-hosts the Today in Manufacturing and Security Breach podcasts.
With over 20 years of experience in creating and managing strategic content in the business-to-business marketplace, he has served audiences in the automotive, manufacturing, medical, and product development industries. During this time, he has partnered with several leading industry players, such as Microsoft, IBM, DEKA, Cisco, Rockwell, Grainger and many others in producing blogs, articles and video.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts & Communication degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and served in the Army Reserve for 12 years, including time as a drill sergeant.

Blackhat 2023 Conference Recap with Palo Alto Networks' LeeAnne Pelzer Aug 17, 2023

BONUS EPISODE: Laura and Kevin discuss the Blackhat 2023 conference in Las Vegas. We discuss Informa, the booths and the people. We judge the swag and the parties. We are joined by LeeAnne Pelzer, a Director on Palo Alto Network's Cyber Risk Management consulting team who was with Laura for part of the event.
LeeAnne Pelzer is a Director on Palo Alto Network's Cyber Risk Management consulting team. She has nearly 10 years of experience serving clients in both commercial and federal spaces, and she currently serves as Palo Alto Network's Global Service Lead for Cybersecurity Risk Assessments and Cybersecurity Program Development. As a professional services provider, LeeAnne is passionate about tailoring risk management strategies to fulfill her clients' unique risk appetites and organizational needs. Whether she is serving as a vCISO, conducting risk assessments, building world-class security programs, or hosting board-level conversations about cybersecurity, LeeAnne takes great pride in assisting enterprises in keeping pace with the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.
Black Hat is an internationally recognized cybersecurity event series providing the most technical and relevant information security research. Grown from a single annual conference to the most respected information security event series internationally, these multi-day events provide the security community with the latest cutting-edge research, developments, and trends.

Black Hat Briefings and Trainings are driven by the needs of the global security community, striving to bring together the best minds in the industry. Black Hat inspires professionals at all career levels, encouraging growth and collaboration among academia, world-class researchers and leaders in the public and private sectors. Today, Black Hat Briefings and Trainings are held annually in the United States, Europe, and Asia, providing premier venues for elite security researchers and trainers to find their audience.

The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace with Relativity's Karimah Campbell Aug 15, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Karimah Campbell from Relativity. They chat about the diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They discuss Relativity as an employer, Karimah's podcast Black Tech Queens (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOHL1SfZwAukRv-Nk6KU9_jXS5vR3Scc6) and the launch of BYP Legal Tech.
With over 12 years experience in eDiscovery and legal technology, Karimah Campbell leads the EMEA Customer Success Management team at Relativity. As well as her love for technology, Karimah has a passion for inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging, with a focus on race, gender and education. Karimah has been able to drive the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Belonging agenda on an industry level in roles as the Membership Director on the inaugural board for Women in eDiscovery London; leading EY’s relationship with the Powerlist (celebrating the 100 most influential Black British people); founding Black Tech Queens and most recently becoming Chief Activator for BYP Legal Tech. All of which has led to her being featured in Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK Tech Longlist for 3 consecutive years and recognised as one of the top 100 BAME Leader in Tech by the Financial Times.
BYP Legal Tech:

Launch Event registration - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/byp-legal-tech-launch-and-fireside-chat-with-kenya-parrish-dixon-tickets-679973788907
LinkedIn Group – https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7439318/

Black Tech Queens:

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOHL1SfZwAukRv-Nk6KU9_jXS5vR3Scc6
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/71484353/
Instagram – @blacktechqueens

Karimah:

Website – www.karimahcampbell.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karimah-campbell/

Transforming Military Satellite Tech into Actionable Market Intelligence with Jim Barker Aug 08, 2023

Today Kevin and Laura talk with Jim Barker about about satellite imagery, heat maps, IKEA, the movie Enemy of the State and debunking movie tropes like enhancing an image with the click of a mouse.
Jim Barker leads revenue growth for Live Earth out of Dallas, Texas, helping the world's largest organizations make faster and better decisions with data. Live Earth's
operational analytics and data enrichment platform leverages real-world data with customer data to provide actionable insights allowing them to win in their marketplace over the competition. Jim is a driven sales and marketing leader with 25+ years of experience leading organizations in the technology and communications space.

In Today's Legal Industry, Strategy is the Ultimate Weapon with Fiona Campbell Aug 01, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Fiona Campbell about legal strategy, legal forensics, the impact of legacy tech lingering around, Chat GPT, Open AI, Sarah Silverman, DSARs, and other pain points. We also reminisce about the eDiscovery Ireland conference in 2019 and what lawyers really want.
Fiona Campbell leads the eDiscovery practice at Fieldfisher, a multinational law firm headquartered in London. She provides commercial and strategic advice to both individuals and corporate entities across a range of business landscapes, industries and sectors on litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Prior to joining Fieldfisher, Fiona worked at a US law firm and as in-house counsel at a number of London-based global consultancies. Fiona has focused on eDiscovery since qualifying as a lawyer, having previously been a barrister and also an in-house counsel focusing on combining law with technology to effectively manage high-profile disputes. Fiona is also an accredited mediator.

Health Care Has a Hidden Cost: Your Privacy Jul 25, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Ryan Blaney about health care cybersecurity challenges, privacy on a national and local level and Notre Dame football.
Ryan Blaney is the co-head of the global Privacy & Cybersecurity Group and a partner in the Health Care practice at Proskauer Rose LLP. Ryan’s practice focuses on regulatory compliance, enforcement, litigation and transactions in the areas of data privacy, cybersecurity, health care, and emerging technologies. He advises private equity, asset managers, health care, life sciences, retail and technology clients on privacy and cybersecurity compliance, cybersecurity incidents and government investigations, including acting as lead counsel in defending clients in regulatory investigations by HHS-OCR, DOJ, FTC, FCC and State Attorneys General. Ryan also represents investors and lenders in both health care and privacy and security due diligence and negotiations for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings and complex commercial agreements. He has expertise counseling clients on emerging artificial intelligence (AI), digital health, health care fraud and abuse, third party reimbursement and FDA regulatory matters. He also has substantial experience in defending health care clients in False Claims Act qui tam matters and has obtained several declinations and dismissals.
Prior to attending law school, Ryan earned a master’s degree in education and taught at an under-resourced Catholic middle school. Outside of his health law practice, Ryan has been repeatedly recognized for his public service and pro bono work. He has successfully handled numerous education-related cases, helped establish three nonprofit organizations and defended qualified recipients of disability benefits.

Will AI be the New Marketing Influencers with Pictory CEO Vikram Chalana Jul 18, 2023

Today Kevin and Laura talk to Vikram Chalana, the CEO of Pictory about AI for videos, deep fakes, social networking, entrepreneurship, living in Seattle and India and Kevin's inability to read.
Vikram Chalana is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for creating technologies that give non-experts the capabilities of experts. He believes that Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have a big role to play in this democratization process.

MedTech Cyber Incidents are a Bigger Issue than You Think with Samuel Hill Jul 11, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin discuss cybersecurity in the medical tech space with Samuel Hill. We cover ransomware, hacking pacemakers, the movie 21 Grams, dismemberment and more!
Samuel Hill is the Product Marketing Director for Cyolo Security. He specializes in critical device security, resilient IT strategies, and process integrity. With a background in the Emergency Room and an M.A. in Strategic Leadership, Samuel is passionate about helping organizations grow and protect themselves effectively in industries such as manufacturing, banking, financial services, insurance, and oil and gas.
*Please note that this episode contains discussions of violence and sexual content that some people may find disturbing. If you want to avoid this, skip from 9:59 seconds to 14:50.*

Can You Really Remove Your Data From the Internet? Jul 04, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin talk about removing your personal data from the internet with James Wilson of My Data Removal. We expose Kevin's college alias and see if James can wipe it away.
James Wilson is the founder and CEO of My Data Removal, helping remove your personal information from data brokers and people search websites. Wilson started My Data Removal in 2021 after discovering how much of his and his family’s personal information was online. He has a background in web development, security, government, risk management, and big tech. He has a degree from Brigham Young University. James is passionate about privacy and loves to share and help other be more private. He works hard to live what he preaches.

Netflix's The Ultimatum: Queer Love's Mal Talks The Ups & Downs Of Queer Online Dating Jun 27, 2023

Netflix's The Ultimatum: Queer Love star, Mal, joins Laura and Gabi for a special tech pride edition where they discuss the ups and downs of online dating for the queer community.

Aviation Tech, Hacking and Crime Confessions with Boom Supersonic CISO Chris Roberts Jun 20, 2023

Today Kevin and Laura talk with Chris Roberts, Boom Supersonic's CISO, about aviation technology, the Concorde, hacking all the things (including the Mars Rover!), building planes, epic beards, DefCon, Back to the Future, hover boards and flying cars! Chris also casually confessed to breaking into prison, money laundering and robbing banks.
Chris is the CISO for Boom Supersonic and works as an advisor for several entities and organizations around the globe. His most recent projects are focused within the aerospace, deception, identity, cryptography, Artificial Intelligence, and services sectors. Over the years, he's founded or worked with several folks specializing in OSINT/SIGINT/HUMINT research, intelligence gathering, cryptography, and deception technologies. These days he’s working on spreading the risk, maturity, collaboration, and communication word across the industry.

Since the late 90’s Chris has been deeply involved with security R&D, consulting, and advisory services in his quest to protect and defend businesses and individuals against various types of attack. Prior to that he jumped out of planes for a living, visiting all sorts of interesting countries and cultures while doing his best to avoid getting shot at too often.

He’s considered one of the world’s foremost experts on counter threat intelligence and vulnerability research within the Information Security industry. He’s also gotten a name for himself in the transportation arena, basically anything with wings, wheels, tracks, tyres, fins, props or paddles has been the target for research for the last 15 years.

Chris has led or been involved in information security assessments and engagements for the better part of 25 years and has a wealth of experience with regulations such as GLBA, GDPR, HIPAA, HITECH, FISMA, and NERC/FERC. He has also worked with government, state, and federal authorities on standards such as CMS, ISO, CMMC, and NIST.

Chris has been credentialed in many of the top IT and information security disciplines and as a CyberSecurity advocate and passionate industry voice, he is regularly featured in national newspapers, television news, industry publications and several documentaries.

And worst case, to jog the memory, Chris was the researcher who gained global attention in 2015 for demonstrating the linkage between various aviation systems, both on the ground and while in the air that allowed the exploitation of attacks against flight control system.

How to Build Your Credibility Online, Make Sure You’re Quantum Ready, and Predict The Unpredictable With Scott Newton Jun 12, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin talk to Scott Newton about strategy consulting and how quantum computing is helping BMW, IKEA, Walmart and Amazon. We talk about Black Opel, an Australian company teaching programming of real quantum computers, https://q-ctrl.com/black-opal. We also dive into the concept of "Explore and Exploit."

Scott Newton is The Managing Partner of Thinking Dimensions, and a member of the Board of Directors at Strategy Tools.

Mr. Newton works with Boards, CEOs, Private Equity, and senior leaders on Strategy, M&A, and Digital Transformation with an emphasis on embedding sustainability into their business models today and for the future.

Scott and his teams focus on building new business model portfolios, future proofing the organization, and linking impact to sustainable growth and profitability opportunities. The organizations Scott works with achieve speed, alignment, and most importantly sustainable results by focusing on the necessary competencies to develop with a long-term view in mind.

How AI is Driving Sales with Gong’s Chief Evangelist Udi Ledergor Jun 06, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Udi Ledergor of Gong about AI for Sales, the value of sales managers, marketing tactics and living in Israel, plus we get a whiskey recommendation!
Udi Ledergor is a five-time Marketing leader at B2B start-ups and currently the Chief Evangelist at Gong. As Chief Evangelist, Udi oversees Gong’s market leadership through new product launches and thought leadership. On his journey from Marketer #1 to Gong’s Chief Marketing Officer, he led the creation of the revenue intelligence category, pioneered an iconic, human-centric brand, and led Gong's Marketing efforts from zero to hundreds of millions in revenue.
Passionate about startups and brands during the day, whisky, music, and social activism at night, Udi is also an author, speaker, mentor, angel investor, board director, and advisor based in San Francisco.

From Former Zillow Execs: The Tech Behind Getting a 2nd Home With David Willbrand May 30, 2023

Former Zillow Execs, Austin Allison and Spencer Roscoff, have started a new venture, Pacaso, a fractional real estate investing site. David Willbrand joins Laura and Kevin to explain what that is and we discuss if its time for ThatTechPod to buy a baller home somewhere.
David Willbrand is the Chief Legal Officer of Pacaso. Before joining Pacaso as its Chief Legal Officer, David founded, grew and chaired one of the most prominent startup and venture capital legal practices in the Midwest. He’s the author of “Seed Deals: How to Grow from Startup to Venture Capital,” and he’s a Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, where he teaches an introductory course on Startups & Venture Capital, as well as an advanced course on Mergers & Acquisitions. He loves philosophy, red wine and a good pair of Jordans.

Legal AI: Hype vs Reality with Mollie Nichols May 23, 2023

The artificial intelligence hype is getting out of hand so today Laura and Kevin speak with Mollie Nichols of Redgrave Data to breakdown what is real and what is just noise.

As the CEO of Redgrave Strategic Data Solutions LLC (“Redgrave Data”), Mollie is a mission-driven, collaborative, and visionary leader of the organization guiding a team of business process, technology, and data professionals to produce data driven solutions that efficiently manage and analyze litigation, compliance, and deal data. She drives the strategic relationships with Redgrave LLP, clients, and service providers, and oversees the development of the team’s approach to the search and analysis of client data in matters using advanced technologies, including machine learning, data visualization, and advanced analytics.

Mollie’s extensive background and knowledge in the information law field, which includes more than 35 years of experience as a litigator, law professor, and in law firm management.

Prior to joining Redgrave Data, Mollie served as the Head of Advanced Client Data Solutions at Hogan Lovells, where she was responsible for developing the global business model for client data technology services. Before Hogan, Mollie built an eDiscovery program at Goodwin Procter and was a partner at Redgrave LLP. Mollie has tried more than 25 cases as lead counsel during her career. She was formerly an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Texas, a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas, and worked in private practice as a litigator.

Harnessing Cutting-edge Voice Technology for Multilingual Audio Review with Nigel Cannings May 16, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Nigel Cannings on all things voice tech related. We learn that Twitter trending is Nigel's fault. We also discuss the only 4 things people use their Alexa's for, plus smart transcripts and more!
Nigel Cannings is founder and CTO at Intelligent Voice. Nigel has over 25 years' experience in both Law and Technology. He is a pioneer in all things voice, holding over a dozen patents in the field, including patents for NLP and SmartTranscript.

Nigel’s work in NLP started in 2008 when he wrote the first Twitter trending tool (before Twitter). His interest in language lead him to look at all forms of communication, and he started Intelligent Voice to look at audio and video as well as email and text. Mainly due to a misunderstanding about what the art if the possible might be he released first commercially available GPU accelerated speech recognition algorithm in 2014. In part this lead to him winning the NVIDIA Emerging Companies Innovation Award on behalf of the company in 2016.

In the same year he started pioneering work on the use of CNNs of spectrograms in speech recognition: Today, AI processing of spectrograms is seen as the best way of processing audio to text. Nigel has also been recipient of multiple UK government and EU grants, which included £2.2m Innovate UK Grant for Emotional AI and NLP.

CLOC Global Institute Conference Preview with IPRO's Jeffrey Wolff and Sebastian Sutherland May 11, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Jeffrey Wolff and Sebastian Sutherland about CLOC Global Institute. We also address a negative email we received about IPRO.
Jeffrey Wolff, CEDS serves as Director of Corporate Solutions at IPRO. He is responsible for product direction and marketing strategy for IPRO’s corporate solutions market. Mr. Wolff brought with him over 25 years of experience in information systems and enterprise software solutions before joining IPRO in 2015.
Sebastian Sutherland has extensive experience in sales leadership and business development in the legal technology industry. He is currently the VP of Sales at IPRO, where he is responsible for helping clients improve their compliance, investigations, and litigation processes through technology and modern workflows. Sebastian has helped clients simplify and automate complex legal tasks, where he helped corporate clients gain visibility into the data that govern their businesses.

The Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) is a global community of experts focused on redefining the business of law. CLOC Global Institute is a leading event in Las Vegas May 15-My 18th. It brings together the entire legal ecosystem to focus on legal innovation and transformation.

Is the Corporate Grind the TRUE Gateway Drug? How These NextGen Tech Entrepreneurs Created Uber Eats for Cannabis with Vanessa Gabriel May 09, 2023

Today Gabi and Laura speak with Vanessa Gabriel about the Uber Eats for Cannabis, Drop Delivery.
Vanessa is the CEO and co-founder of Drop Delivery, the cannabis industry’s only all-in-one delivery technology solution for delivery companies and retailers. A thirty-year-old, self-described serial entrepreneur, Vanessa previously co-founded Greenlight Technologies, a leading order-ahead and digital loyalty software in the cannabis industry, which was acquired in 2018. She’s been recognized by Forbes Next 1000, Marijuana Venture 40 under 40, and is a part of the Rolling Stone Culture Council.

How Denmark’s Welfare State Created a Surveillance Nightmare with Patrick Hynds and Duane Laflotte May 02, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin talk with Pulsar Security's Patrick Hynds and Duane Laflotte about how Denmark’s welfare state created a surveillance nightmare. They also get into data breaches, defensive computing, cybersecurity and movie classics such as Sneakers, Hackers, WarGames and Groundhog Day.
Patrick Hynds is the CEO and Founder of DTS and Pulsar Security. He is a recognized technology leader with expertise in Microsoft technologies, software development, network architecture, and enterprise security. Patrick has spent two decades as a Microsoft Regional Director, frequently speaking at technical events throughout the world, and is a graduate of West Point and a decorated Gulf War veteran.

Duane Laflotte is Chief Technology Officer of Pulsar Security. He works to resolve complex technical issues for the team and its partners. Duane is an expert technologist in the areas of cryptography, exploit development, networking, programming, and enterprise data storage.

How to Upload Your Consciousness with Personal.ai's CEO Suman Kanuganti Apr 25, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin talk to Suman Kanuganti about uploading your consciousness to the cloud with Personal.ai.
Suman is a two-time venture-backed entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, and accessibility champion awarded Forbes 40 Under 40 and Smithsonian’s “Top Innovator to Watch” awards. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Personal.ai which is focused on empowering every individual to own their intelligence and be their own thought leader with an AI extension of their memory.

The Birth of the Internet, Secret PIPs, RIFs, Gartner Magic Quadrants and More in a Freewheeling Conversation with Malcolm Hawker Apr 18, 2023

In today's episode, Laura and Kevin cover the birth of the Internet, Secret PIPs, RIFs, Gartner Magic Quadrants and More in a Freewheeling Conversation with Malcolm Hawker. We even get into the heyday of the Washington Wizards and the craziness of Florida.

Malcolm Hawker, the Head of Data Strategy of Profisee, is a thought leader in the field of Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance. He is a frequent public speaker on data and analytics best practices. As the Head of Data Strategy for Profisee, his mission is to raise the awareness of the value of MDM and Data Governance to senior leaders at companies across the globe.

MDM and Data Governance remain a significant challenge to most companies, but through the application of practical and outcome-driven data management best practices, his goal is to empower companies with the confidence and knowledge needed to become truly data-driven.

Cybersecurity to ChatGPT: How to Truly Manage Security With CEO of SafeStack Laura Bell Mail Apr 11, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak to Laura Bell Main, CEO of SafeStack about cybersecurity, threat modeling, and ChatGPT while also trying to determine who is the best Laura

Laura Bell Main is the co-founder and CEO of SafeStack, an online education platform offering flexible, high-quality, and people-focused secure development training for fast-moving companies, with a focus on building security skills, practices, and culture across the entire engineering team.

With over twenty years of experience in software development and information security, Laura Bell Main specializes in bringing security into organizations of every shape and size.

Laura is an experienced conference speaker, trainer, and regular panel member, and has spoken at a range of events such as BlackHat USA, Velocity, and OSCON on the subjects of privacy, covert communications, agile security, and security mindset.

She is also the co-author of Agile Application Security and Security for Everyone.

What's the Dealio Consilio? With VP of Global Marketing Omid Jahanbin Apr 07, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin talk with Consilio’s VP of Global Marketing Omid Jahanbin.
Omid Jahanbin is Consilio’s Vice President of Global Marketing and Product Experience. At Consilio, Omid is responsible for developing and growing the company’s brand story, differentiated value proposition, solution architecture and global marketing strategy, helping the company grow from a 100-person litigation consulting practice into the global leader in eDiscovery and legal technology solutions with over 5,000+ employees worldwide. Additionally, Omid’s product design and marketing insight has helped shape the eDiscovery landscape, evolving Consilio’s Sightline eDiscovery platform from a concept into an award-winning solution.

Can You Make Real Money on Virtual Real Estate? Kevin and Laura discuss with Atlas Reality President and CTO Beau Button Apr 04, 2023

Today Kevin and Laura talk with Atlas Reality President and CTO Beau Button about virtual real estate.
Beau Button has been actively involved with software development since he was 11 years old. He got his start learning about computers around age 9, digging into the hardware side of things first, and eventually picked up software development at age 11.

Having spent the majority of his career as a serial entrepreneur working in the government space Beau has now transitioned into the mobile gaming space through his company Atlas Reality, Inc.

Beau has become a technology & automation enthusiast, even in his personal life. He spends a majority of his time outside of work building through 3d printing, and is very passionate about hunger/food scarcity, education and veganism.

Are All NFTs a Scam? Co-founder and CEO at Upshot Nick Emmons Gives Us the Low Down Mar 28, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin speak with Nick Emmons to determine if all NFTs are a scam.
Nick Emmons is co-founder and CEO at Upshot, the premier platform for NFT Financialization.

Upshot aims to make NFT financial markets more accessible with accurate, real-time appraisals powered by machine learning and new types of DeFi x NFT primitives.
Nick has years of experience as a full-stack developer and blockchain engineer. He has positioned Upshot to be at the forefront of NFTs, DeFi, and Web3.

LegalWeek 2023 Wrap Up. Laura and Kevin breakdown the good, the bad and the ugly! Mar 24, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin are live at Legal Week 2023!

Join Kevin and Laura as they take you on an exciting tour of Legal Week 2023 on this special bonus episode of That Tech Pod! From new and emerging trends to the latest developments in legal tech, they'll give you an inside look at everything that's happening on the conference floor.

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the companies, the people, and the swag that make Legal Week such an exciting event. And don't miss their live interviews with some of the most innovative minds in the legal tech world including Shane Zelm of Quikdata, Jennifer Joyce of EY, and Sebastian Sutherland from IPRO!

With insightful analysis and a fun, engaging approach, Kevin and Laura will make you feel like you're right there with them, experiencing all the excitement and energy of Legal Week 2023. Don't miss out on this must-listen episode of That Tech Pod!

Laura and Kevin Live From LegalWeek 2023 with EY's Todd Marlin Mar 21, 2023

Today Laura and Kevin are in NYC for LegalWeek 2023. They spoke with EY's Todd Marlin about winning a Leaders in Tech Law Award, the LegalWeek conference and the importance of being true to your brand.
Todd is a Principal in the EY Forensic & Integrity Services practice and is the Global Forensic Technology and Innovation Leader. His main focus areas are forensic data analytics, cybersecurity, computer forensics, fraud detection, and electronic discovery.

About LegalWeek:

Legalweek is one week where thousands of legal professionals gather to network with their peers, dive deeper into their professional development, explore topics and strategies tailored specifically to their role, and gain the tools to get legal business done.

Developed with input from ALM’s legal editorial advisors and an advisory board of fifteen industry experts, this year’s program will feature new session formats designed to provide a more engaging experience.

Legalweek is the only place where you will gain the insights to tackle the changing legal landscape and learn actionable insights that will help legal leaders restructure, rebuild and reinvigorate today’s law firms and legal departments.

Microsoft and EY Preview LegalWeek 2023 Mar 17, 2023

with Ben Grimes, Todd Marlin, and Alan Gibson
On today’s episode Laura and Kevin speak with Ben, Todd, and Alan around all things LegalWeek 2023.

About today’s guests:

Ben Grimes is Vice President for US Enterprise Commercial, Northeast Region. Ben is responsible for leading a sales professional community to help Microsoft’s clients drive digital transformation & cloud adoption strategies through leveraging Microsoft's cloud portfolio.
Todd Marlin is a Principal in the EY Forensic & Integrity Services practice and is the Global Forensic Technology and Innovation Leader. His main focus areas are forensic data analytics, cybersecurity, computer forensics, fraud detection, and electronic discovery.
Alan Gibson is a business development executive in Forensic & Integrity Services. He helps organizations use data analytics and technology to manage legal, regulatory and reputational risks and make more effective compliance, legal and business decisions.
About LegalWeek:

Legalweek is one week where thousands of legal professionals gather to network with their peers, dive deeper into their professional development, explore topics and strategies tailored specifically to their role, and gain the tools to get legal business done.

Developed with input from ALM’s legal editorial advisors and an advisory board of fifteen industry experts, this year’s program will feature new session formats designed to provide a more engaging experience.

Legalweek is the only place where you will gain the insights to tackle the changing legal landscape and learn actionable insights that will help legal leaders restructure, rebuild and reinvigorate today’s law firms and legal departments.

Click here to learn more about Legal Week 2023

Why So Sirius? - with Fellow Podcaster from SiriusXM Shelby Busch Mar 14, 2023

Laura and Kevin are joined by fellow podcaster Shelby Busch.
Shelby is a podcast technical guru. She is Super passionate about all things podcasting, and have been listening to podcasts since before they were cool (since the dawn of TIME). Shelby has been recording and working in the podcast realm for over 3 years. She currently works behind the scenes as a Technical Account Manager for Podcasts at SiriusXM, making sure that the podcasts you hear, are appeasing to your ear(s)

Silicon Valley Bank - What Really Happened Mar 10, 2023

Laura and Kevin jump on an emergency pod to explain what is going on with Silicon Valley Bank.

Own Your Own Data, and even Monetize it - The Key to Taking Control of Your Own Cybersecurity with CEO of Friday.io Hue Rhodes Mar 07, 2023

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin speak with Hue Rhodes.

Hue Rhodes is an expert on data privacy and ownership. Hue has first-hand experienced how 24/7 surveillance and zero privacy can shape and mold people. After finding his way to Princeton, Stanford, and then NYU film school (he directed a feature film with Steve Buscemi and Sarah Silverman), he worked at Experian and LifeLock for more than a decade and saw first-hand how the data industry operates.

Today, Hue is the founder and CEO of FRIDAY, a free and easy-to-use app that extracts your Mobile Ad ID for you, and notifies the companies that sell your location history to stop. Then they report back to you with the responses.

Putin's Blackout, The Pentagon's Leaked Emails & All things Cybersecurity With Security Evangelist From runZero Huxley Barbee Feb 28, 2023

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Huxley Barbee. Huxley Barbee is the organizer of the BSides NYC Security Conference and a Security Evangelist at runZero (formerly Rumble Network Discovery), a company founded by Metasploit creator HD Moore that helps companies discover unmanaged devices for asset inventory.

Huxley previously worked for Cisco, Sparkpost, and most recently, Datadog – where he formulated the Datadog Cloud Security Platform. During his time there, he established a new security market presence & enabled the global sales force to grow sales by 482%.

Huxley spent over 20 years as a software engineer and security consultant. He attended his first DEF CON in 1999 and holds both CISSP and CISM certifications. On top of that, he’s also an organizer of BSidesNYC.

He has a passion for bringing value to those around him and understanding what drives individuals and groups.

In 2016, he founded a consulting practice at Cisco providing security automation and orchestration to Fortune 500 customers.

Four years later, he brought Datadog’s Cloud Security Platform to market. Now at runZero, he’s helping organizations build comprehensive asset inventory.

He resides in New York where he spends time trying to keep up with his children.
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LIVE In Nashville: The Tech Behind Producing Music In The Age Of A.I. With Calico Singer Katie Boeck & Producer Dustin Ransom Feb 21, 2023

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura, Kevin, and Gabi speak with singer-songwriter Katie Boeck and producer Dustin Ransom live in Nashville, Tennessee about making music with technology in the age of A.I.
Check out Katie's NEW music OUT NOW here: https://www.katieboeckmusic.com
Katie Boeck’s voice is earthy and cosmic. Her muses, modern and ancient. Her power, higher and worldly. Boeck doesn’t just revel in these contradictions—she weaves them together on her forthcoming album, Calico due April 28, 2023. Calico captures the arc of maturing relationships—from naïveté and illusion to self-love and sovereignty. It’s an album about modern love and the longing that still tugs beneath the promise of our hyper-connected culture. On the title track Boeck sings, “I’m in every direction / too many modes of connection.” And on the album's opener, Over Again, she ponders time and the gift of owning your history. “Would you do it over again/ lose ourselves along the path of good intentions”. These are songs about life taking unexpected courses and stories of love just out-
of-reach.

Boeck summons a pantheon of guides—wise women both mythic and real. Like Eve, Boeck likes to reimagine herself returning to Eden, whole. And Like Eurydice, Boeck followed one her musical guides, Joni Mitchell, out of the underworld. Recently divorced, newly single-parenting, Boeck was struggling to find her voice. So she looked to Joni’s oracular songs to help renew her own creative spark. She learned Joni’s watershed record Blue in its entirety and toured the show for a year. Living inside Joni’s cadences and signature melismas led Boeck back to her own sonic soil. She used songwriting’s ancient alchemy to find wisdom in her heartache and spiritual injuries. She also found kinship with co-producer Dustin Ransom (also recently divorced) who wound up co-writing and co-producing the album.

Boeck’s career has been wildly varied. After graduating UCLA's Theater program, she spent her early twenties playing every Westside LA dive bar and coffeehouse, living on Lookout Mountain and soaking in that Laurel Canyon sound. She landed a spot in an all-women Bollywood band that took her on a surreal six-month “Eat, Pray, Love-esque” tour of India, playing everything from farm weddings to the
Indian Navy’s annual gala. Afterwards, Boeck found herself back in LA with reverse culture shock, her '91 Chevy Caprice Classic and a heartbreak from a recent Spanish expat romance. She wove these experiences into the songs that appear on her debut EP, Speaking of You.
Boeck then moved to New York to star in Duncan Sheik’s musical, Spring Awakening, where she shared the lead role of Wendla with deaf actress Sandra Mae Frank. The play’s success occasioned appearances on Late Night with Seth Meyers, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and a 2016 Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Musical. Boeck’s rendition of “Ave Maria” was featured on HBO’s critically-acclaimed television series “The Newsroom” and her cover of Ace of Base’s “The Sign” was recently featured on Netflix’s “Love Island”. She has played Electric Forest Festival, Mile of Music, the Cutting Room, City Winery and Carnegie Hall. Boeck now lives in Nashville with her five-year-old son. “Boeck sings with a plaintive passion.” – NEW YORK TIMES

AFCEA West: Judging the vendors-Laura LIVE in San Diego Feb 17, 2023

BONUS EPISODE: Laura and Kevin Talk AFCEA West.
AFCEA WEST connects the industry professionals who design and build the platforms, equipment and weapons with the designers of communications and technical systems.
The premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, WEST is now in its 33rd year of bringing military and industry leaders together. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the only event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale.
One recurring highlight of WEST is the chance to hear from the Sea Service Chiefs - the Chief of Naval Operations, the Marine Corps Commandant and the Coast Guard Commandant. In addition to the main program, WEST offers three Engagement Theaters: Marine, General, and Information Warfare. These smaller, more intimate venues allow military, government and industry professionals to drill deeper into specific topics and issues. More information about WEST speakers and panel presentations is available online.
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Why Aren't There Privacy Riots With CCPA & CPRA Co-author Rich Arney & Boltive CEO Dan Frechtling Feb 14, 2023

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin speak with CCPA & CPRA Co-author Rich Arney and Boltive CEO Dan Frechtling.
Dan Frechtling is CEO of Boltive, providing publishers and ad exchanges the tools they need to monitor and audit their programmatic ads, and the added benefit to identify the source & block the bad ones—setting a new standard for accountability & protection that our industry desperately needs. Frechtling has led B2B SaaS businesses since 1999. Prior to Ad Lightning, he was President of G2 Web Services, acquired by Verisk, where he expanded G2’s cyber security solutions to detect brand damaging activity and transaction laundering. He was also GM/VP at Hibu, VP at Stamps.com and Sr. Associate for McKinsey. He has an MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School and a BS with High Honors from Northwestern University. Follow Boltive on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Rick Arney is a board member of Californians for Consumer Privacy and a co-author of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Proposition 24 - the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the most comprehensive and groundbreaking consumer privacy laws in the United States. In addition to co-authoring both laws, Rick participated in all aspects of campaigning including signature gathering, media (both TV and Radio), finance and campaign strategy. He has an Economics BA with honors from Stanford and an MBA from Harvard and is a Fulbright Scholar.

The Impact of ChatGPT on Creative Work with Modern CTO's Joel Beasley Feb 07, 2023

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura, Gabi, and Kevin traveled to Nashville Tennessee to talk with Joel Beasley of Modern CTO podcast! We discuss what it takes to make meaningful content in 2023; the unprecedented impact that ChatGPT is having on creative endeavors; and why it might be time for you to start creating your own content today.

For more about the Modern CTO podcast, check out their website: https://moderncto.io

Models You Can Actually Use Without Coding With Global Tech Expert Andrew Kelley Jan 31, 2023

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Andrew Kelley. Andrew is a global technology executive with public company and startup experience. He is currently VP Corporate Development & Ventures at Five9. Prior to this role Andrew was Chief Commercial at an Internet of Things startup, BoxLock. As CEO of Bell Creek Partners he consulted for various private equity firms and early stage companies. Andrew is passionate about technology, customer scaling, and growth. Previously he was with Vista Equity-backed Omnitracs as President of Haulme and VP Corporate Development. He worked at Dell focusing on early stage investing in software and infrastructure startups including Nutanix which had a $2.5B market cap at IPO. He also worked at UBS Investment Bank in Technology, Media, & Telecom after working at IBM headquarters. He began his professional career co-founding Virtual Ink at MIT. Andrew has an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MSME from MIT, and a BSME from North Carolina State University.

Modernizing The Adoption Process Using AI With Pairtree CEO Erin Quick Jan 24, 2023

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk with Erin Quick. Erin Quick is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PairTree. With more than 20 years of global brand marketing experience, and more importantly, as a two-time adoptive mother, Erin is a leader in the movement to modernize adoption in the U.S. With an expert first-hand understanding of the challenges of the domestic private adoption industry and a drive to increase access and opportunities for all involved in the adoption process, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge and business experience to helping families navigate their unique adoption journeys.

As Chief Executive Officer at PairTree, Erin leads on areas of the business including strategy, product development and marketing. Erin is responsible for the businesses day-to-day decision making and implementing the company’s short- and long-term plans.

Previously, Erin co-founded Stoke Strategy, a Seattle-based brand strategy firm, which she led for 12 years. While there, Erin led brand initiatives for Bluetooth, Weyerhaeuser, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the University of Washington, to name a few. Erin began her marketing career at Addison in San Francisco and New York, where she worked on global branding for Domino’s Pizza, Merrill Lynch and The Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Erin is a recipient of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40-Under-40 award and most recently, PairTree, under Erin’s leadership, was selected to participate in the 2021 TechStars Seattle Accelerator – a highly selective and successful global startup accelerator program. Erin is currently a Visionary Voices Member and Speaker with All Raise, a nonprofit on a mission to accelerate the success of female founders and funders. She is a guest lecturer on Technology Entrepreneurship at Brown University and the University of Washington.

Erin lives on Bainbridge Island with her husband and two children.

The Gamification of Live Events & The Future of Interactive Entertainment With Gamiotics CEO David Carpenter Jan 17, 2023

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin speak with David Carpenter. David is the CEO of Gamiotics, Inc., a live entertainment software company that enables real time communication between audience and content and is powering the next generation of immersive and experiential entertainment. Gamiotics mission is to deliver authentic experiences through audience agency. He is a twenty-year veteran of the entertainment industry and a Tony nominated producer.

He is currently a managing partner in the new interactive experience, The Twenty-Sided Tavern. Bringing a D&D style RPG game into live entertainment space using Gamiotics technology to power the audience engagement, this exciting new project will premiere in 2022.

Will AI Replace Artists & The NFT Crash Explained With Animator Ben Wild Jan 10, 2023

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with animator Ben Wild. Ben Wild is an illustrator/animator with a focus on using tech to push the boundaries of art. Ben has worked within the space for the last 8 years working with a collection of start-ups and global brands. He works at Wild Studios and has made marketing videos for major brands like Gucci and even for the late Queen of England.

UFO's, Maybe Data Privacy Isn't So Scary, & eDiscovery Products We Hate: Our Favorite Convos of 2022 Jan 03, 2023

Laura, Gabi, and Kevin discuss their favorite episodes of 2022, and exciting new announcements coming ahead in 2023.
Episodes included in the discussion:
An Optimistic Data Privacy Future With Uber’s Nishant Bhajaria
Ranking the eDiscovery Hosting Platforms: The REAL Truth Behind the Marketing Hype With Phil Shellhaas
The Tech Behind UFOs and Inside The Hearings on Capitol Hill With Expert Dr. Avi Loeb

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Are We Actually Living In A Computer Simulation & Is That A Bad Thing? With Narrative CEO Nick Jordan Dec 27, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Nick Jordan. Nick is the Founder of Narrative, a platform that helps businesses in a variety of industries reach their goals using transformative data technology. In other words, he guides them through systemic data monetization, acquisition, and sharing whether they work in retail, finance, hospitality, healthcare, automotive, or agriculture. Additionally, he has spent most of his career in product management roles at global technology-driven companies like Adobe and Yahoo!
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Charity of the week: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

How To Choose The Best Software Developer With Scalable Path Founder & CEO Damien Filiatrault Dec 20, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Damien Filiatrault. Damien is the founder and CEO of Scalable Path, a software staffing agency that matches leading companies and startups with vetted, remote software developers. Previously, he headed PHP development at SolutionSet, a multichannel marketing services company, where he spent five months managing a team of developers in Goa, India. Damien has held sales and marketing positions at notable San Francisco technology companies, including Evite and CNET Networks. Through his work at Scalable Path, Damien has championed employment equity for software developers across Latin America. He also cares deeply for the environment and has pledged 10% of all Scalable Path profits to climate change research. Damien holds a BA in Geography and BSc in Computer Science from UC Berkeley and San Jose State University, and is passionate about software development and agile processes.

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How To Spot, Nurture, & Retain The Right Talent With YSC Consulting's Carly Lund Dec 13, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Carly Lund. Carly is the Chief Digital & Data Officer at YSC Consulting. While at YSC Consulting, Carly has worked as part of the UK consulting team, partnering with a number of clients across a wide range of industries to support them in identifying and developing the right talent to support their strategic objectives. Carly is a specialist in psychometric tools and is passionate about helping organizations to spot, nurture and retain talent through rigorous and fit-for-purpose talent solutions. Beyond this, she is a positive, practical and challenging coach who partners with her clients to bring about sustainable and meaningful change to support them in fulfilling their potential. Carly is a chartered occupational psychologist who holds an MSc in Occupational Psychology from London Metropolitan University and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Kent at Canterbury. Prior to joining YSC in 2016, she spent ten years with another global consultancy where she held a number of roles in their research and development teams as well as professional services.

This week's charity:
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Since 1982, the International Marine Mammal Project (IMMP) has been a global leader in protecting whales and dolphins and their ocean habitats.

IMMP pioneered the Dolphin Safe tuna fishing standard, stopping the intentional chasing and netting of dolphins by many tuna companies and preventing tens of thousands of dolphin deaths annually. We continue to monitor more than 800 tuna companies to ensure they are following Dolphin Safe fishing practices that protect dolphins and other marine life.

IMMP directed the historic rescue and release of the orca whale Keiko, made famous in the movie Free Willy, and is fighting to end the tragic slaughter of dolphins in Taiji, Japan, as featured in the Academy Award–winning movie The Cove.

In addition, IMMP continues its ongoing campaigns to stop all trade in live dolphins and whales; to end the capture and captivity of whales and dolphins for circus performances; and to fight pollution and plastics in the ocean, particularly the entanglement of marine life in fishing gear.
We have achieved victories for marine mammals around the world and we continue to work to make the oceans safe for whales, dolphins, and marine life.

We are a proud project of the nonprofit tax-deductible Earth Island Institute, and are headquartered in Berkeley, California USA.

Ranking the eDiscovery Hosting Platforms: The REAL Truth Behind the Marketing Hype With Phil Shellhaas Dec 06, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura, Gabi, and Kevin talk to Phil Shellhaas, Executive Vice President of eDiscovery Services. Phil brings two decades of litigation support experience to his leadership role at Trustpoint.One. Most recently he served as Senior Director of Legal Services for Trustpoint’s Electronic Discovery Services organization, where he strategically advised some of the world’s largest corporations about data reduction optimization. During his career, Phil has held several organizational roles, with specialized proficiency in reprographics, imaging/scanning, electronic discovery, ASP services, computer forensics, and sales management. Phil has managed, consulted and engineered solutions for a variety of large litigation and investigative matters, including pharmaceutical, industrial, technology, construction and FCPA.
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It's December giving month at That Tech Pod:
This week's charity:
Support the expansion of Tsharka Elementary School to serve all the children in this Tibetan village located in the remote Himalayan region of Dolpo, Nepal. Currently, the school is filled to capacity with 60 students. There are 120 children in Tsharka Village. New classrooms are being built and more teachers must be hired. The International Community Development Foundation seeks money to complete four new classrooms, repair the existing school building, and pay salaries for three new teachers.
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How To Use A.I. & Machine Learning To Get Internet-Famous With Ian McConnell Nov 29, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin talk to Ian McConnell. Ian is a recovering gifted child with a fear of disappointing people. A singer-songwriter by day, goofy social media personality of moderate notoriety by (also) day, and sleepy-head by night, Ian has been referred to as “Kroger-brand Ed Sheeran,” “sexy Kermit The Frog,” and “a stupid piece of shit” by a vocal minority of his 600k+ Tiktok and 230k+ Instagram followers. Though Ian spent the last few years attempting to be a country musician – a hilarious undertaking (in hindsight) for a suburban-DC math/cello major with no rural life experience – he has now abandoned that endeavor (for reasons obvious to anyone who has read this sentence) in favor of a nebulous Taylor-Swift-meets-Bo-Burnham vibe (okay now I want the Taylor Swift-Bo Burnham collab album. I’ve always thought All Too Well could use more masturbation jokes) (wow this sentence sure does have a lot of parentheses!). His inability to delegate has led to Ian writing, producing, mixing, and mastering all his own music, which has been streamed over 23 million times across the platforms of our gargantuan corporate overlords. But numbers don’t matter! Listen to the music!

https://www.youtube.com/@IanMcConnell

The Safety Dance: An Alternative to Traditional Customer Service with SafetyCulture's Kylie Uvodich Nov 22, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin speak with Kylie Uvodich. As a Head of Americas, Go-to-Market at SafetyCulture, Kylie oversees a committed team who support hundreds of businesses across the US to improve workplace operations, including JetBlue, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Air Canada, and Dollar General. With the power of innovative tech, her team helps to give workers a voice, leaders visibility, and unite teams to improve.

You May Already Be a Victim Of A SIM-swapping Attack, Here's How To Avoid It With Efani CEO Haseeb Awan Nov 15, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Haseeb Awan. Haseeb is the CEO of Efani, America's most secure and private cell phone service, which protects people against SIM Swaps, eavesdropping, and location tracking.

Efani works like any other carrier, except Efani adds exceptional security to phone plans via an impressive security tech stack.

Haseeb is also a co-founder of one of the first and largest bitcoin ATMs - Bitaccess - which has 8000+ locations in 15 countries. He is one of the earliest entrepreneurs in the blockchain space and has invested in 30+ companies.

As one of the top 100 influential people in FinTech globally, Haseeb has been part of documentaries and even congressional hearings to speak on behalf of Bitcoin in its early days.

How AI Is Spearheading The New Normal Of Digital Marketing With "AI Nerd" Thomas Helfrich Nov 08, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Thomas Helfrich about how AI is spearheading the New Normal Of Digital Marketing. Thomas “AI Nerd” Helfrich is a technology guru, business innovator, and CEO of Instantly Relevant, Inc. (instantlyrelevant.com). Using a combinCation of emerging AI technology and expert human insight, his company helps founders, entrepreneurs, and startups earn more traffic, tap into new revenue streams, and capture the attention of “relevant” audiences. Upending the old ways and opening future horizons to highly personalized, scalable, and effective online content. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed Google's search algorithms are quickly leaving behind text for images, voice, and videos. This explains why Content - like infographics, memes, and reels - is now a must for any marketing campaign - generating three times as many leads as traditional marketing. As a product of the Dot-Com Boom, Tech Entrepreneur and CEO, Thomas Helfrich, got a front row seat to watch as the rise of technology and human creativity combined forces to become the marketing juggernaut they are today. Sound Scary? Maybe a little intimidating? Thomas knows all-too-well the fears that accompany the thought of an AI Take Over.

How To Capitalize On Hybrid Work As A Business Strategy With HP Anyware's Ziad Lammam Nov 01, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk with Ziad Lammam, Head of Product for HP Anyware. Ziad leads product management, strategy and planning for HP Anyware (previously Teradici CAS). Has over 20 years experience in the end-user computing industry spanning desktop virtualization, remote workstations and cloud PCs. Passionate about creating unique and delightful customers experiences. Holds Masters in Business Administration at Simon Fraser University and Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia. Outside of the hybrid office, find me outdoors (skiing, running, cycling, volleyball).

Breaking Down The Gates Of Cybersecurity With Expert Naomi Buckwalter Oct 25, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura, Kevin, and Gabi speak with friend of the show, Cybersecurity expert, Naomi Buckwalter. Naomi details how she is closing the demand gap in cyber with her new non profit, Cybersecurity Gate-breakers.
Visit https://www.cybersecuritygatebreakers.org for more info!

Is Collecting People's Data Really a Bad Thing? With Andrea Giannangelo Oct 18, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin talk with Andrea Giannangelo. Andrea founded Iubenda back in 2011, when privacy wasn’t really a thing, based on the intuition that the status quo was going to change. Many years later, Iubenda has 90,000 paying clients and is used by hundreds of thousands of websites and apps as a key tool to stay compliant. In addition, Andrea is one of the main writers of Transparency and Consent Framework (or TCF), US Privacy Framework and Global Privacy Platform, all initiatives by iab that constitute the backbone used by the online advertising industry to share privacy-related signals.

Which Encrypted Messaging App Is The Most Secure With Movius MultiLine CTO & CISO Amit Modi Oct 11, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Amit Modi. Amit is the CTO and CISO at Movius MultiLine, a trustworthy company heading mobile, voice, text, and WhatsApp communications within businesses and their customers worldwide. Amit is an entrepreneur, leader, a visionary, and technology executive who has successfully patented and commercialized innovation in security, mobility, conversational AI, large scale cloud infrastructure, and B2B & B2C SaaS platforms in highly regulated industries.

Gaming The Algorithm: The Intersection of Tech & Music With Artist Katie Boeck Oct 04, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin talk to Katie Boeck. Katie is a singer, songwriter and actor originally from California where she earned a BA in Theater at UCLA. She played the Voice of Wendla in the critically acclaimed broadway revival of Spring Awakening garnering a Tony -nomination and a feature on The Nightly News with Lester Holt. Her rendition of Ave Maria was featured on HBO's The Newsroom and her cover of The Sign was recently featured on the hit reality show Love Island. She just completed work on her upcoming full-length album "Calico" and is workshopping a new collaborative theatrical piece called "Motherhood". She lives in Nashville, TN with her 5 year old son.

Chasing Snowden, Chelsea Manning, And A Deep Dive Into Insider Risk With EY's Joe Pochron and Lou Bladel Sep 29, 2022

Today on this bonus episode of That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak to EY's Joe Pochron and Lou Bladel. Joe Pochron is the west region's digital forensic and insider threat lead for EY’s Forensic & Integrity Service Practice, based in San Francisco, CA. Joe’s expertise is in digital forensics, insider threats, and helping EY clients on complex cyber investigations and cyber incidents response needs.

Joe has over 20 years of combined experience in digital forensics, cybercrime investigations, eDiscovery, and cyber incident response. During that time, he has investigated or managed thousands of cases involving the collection and analysis of computer, mobile device, network, and cloud-based data. Joe has testified numerous times in local, state, and federal legal matters as a digital forensic expert. Additionally, he frequently provides expert affidavits, or expert forensic reports for clients in support of digital forensic analysis or cyber investigative needs. Joe routinely consults with clients regarding digital forensics, insider threats, data privacy, incident response and electronic discovery matters. He has managed the preservation, analysis, and review of electronically stored information in a wide range of matters including investigations, independent litigation, regulatory compliance and internal inquiries. Joe is a frequent speaker at technical or legal conferences. Additionally, he has been an educator for many industry professionals, serving as an adjunct professor at the university level for many years, teaching courses on digital forensics and cybercrime.
Lou is a managing director in the Forensic & Integrity Services practice. He is the Practice Leader for Intellectual Property Theft Services, which assists clients in responding to, investigating and remediating insider threat, intellectual property, trade secret theft and third party risk management. Lou and his team develop and implement comprehensive data integrity and security services. Lou consults with US federal law enforcement agency directors, government regulators and key executives of Fortune 100 companies, Fortune 500 C-suite officials and boards of directors from across industry on matters of economic espionage and insider threats. Lou has over 26 years of federal law enforcement experience serving in the U.S. Marshals Service, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), retiring from the FBI in 2016. The majority of Lou’s law enforcement career involved leading and investigating counterintelligence matters. Lou has held numerous leadership positions within the FBI, including Special Agent in Charge of the New York office of the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division where he led the recent espionage/insider threat arrest and successful plea negotiation of an FBI employee. As Chief of the FBI’s Counterespionage Section, he led the espionage investigations of David Petraeus and Edward Snowden. He also led the production of The Company Man, an award-winning training film that educated private sector companies on the dangers of economic espionage. The film won an Emmy (2016), the CINE Golden Eagle Award (2014) and five gold and bronze Peer Awards. In 2013, he successfully testified before the U.S. Sentencing Commission to enhance the criminal penalties for theft of proprietary information. He managed the DuPont economic espionage investigation, which resulted in the FBI’s first-ever jury trial conviction for economic espionage. The case won the 2014 FBI Director’s Award for Counterintelligence Excellence. He was featured on NBC Nightly News promoting awareness of the FBI’s economic espionage program. Lou also won the National Counterintelligence Executive Award for Community Excellence in Leadership for his role in the FBI operation that led Lou frequently speaks at high-profile public and private sector forums.

Demystifying APIs: Are They A Gateway To The Web Or A Highway To Hell? With Expert Rob Dickinson Sep 27, 2022

Today, Laura and Gabi talk to Co-founder and CTO at Resurface Labs, Rob Dickinson. Rob lives and breathes APIs and how we can learn from user actions. Years at Intel, Dell, and Quest Software frame his passion for customer input, and to architect and build a scalable solution to solve for security, faster troubleshooting, and observability using real API data from real users.

Rob is a versatile speaker and able to make complex technical topics accessible and compelling to audiences across the board and at all levels. He has unparalleled insights as a Founder and CTO of a growing API observability firm, and is also an expert on databases, Open Source software, development tools, DevOps, DevSecOps and anything involving bits and bytes.

Should You Trust The Gov't With Tech Innovation With InState Partners' Rachel Stern Sep 20, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Rachel Stern is a Senior Vice President for InState Partners, the venture capital arm of private equity firm, Advantage Capital. As the founder of the business line, over the last decade she has invested in and advised InState’s extensive portfolio companies on how to foster effective partnerships between innovative technology solutions and state and local governments across the country.

Rachel is also a graduate of the CORO™ Fellows Program, an intensive, full-time, graduate-level fellowship in public affairs. Through CORO, she worked in multiple sectors of public affairs, including non-profits, public companies and private equity-backed businesses, state government and electoral campaigns.

She received her MBA from University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business and her bachelor’s degree from Amherst College.

How To Create Data Tools That Don't Suck With Prophecy CEO Raj Bains Sep 13, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk with Raj Bains. Raj is the founder & CEO of Prophecy. Previously, Raj led project management of Apache Hive at Hortonworks through their IPO. He also headed product management and marketing for a NewSQL database startup. Raj continues to actively develop compiler and database technologies in his quest to create data tools “that don’t suck.” His engineering roles include developing a NewSQL database, building CUDA at NVIDIA as a founding engineer, and as a compiler engineer working on Microsoft Visual Studio.

Why Passwordless Logins Should Be Implemented ASAP With ZeroBiometrics' David Burnett Sep 06, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with David Burnett.
David Burnett has been working at security, identity, and authentication companies for almost 20 years. Early in his career, he spent seven years helping to make strong encryption successful and easy to use while at PGP Corporation and Symantec. Later, he focused on making biometric authentication easier and more popular than passwords. His work at Nok Nok Labs delivered early successes for the FIDO Alliance, an industry association that promotes a passwordless future. Samsung and Sony used Nok Nok Labs software to power the first FIDO-enabled fingerprint login services on smartphones. PayPal and NTT DOCOMO used Nok Nok Labs software to let their customers log in using FIDO-enabled phones. From these early beginnings, the FIDO Alliance has become a global success story. FIDO technology is used by companies around the world to power passwordless login. And the world's most influential technology companies, such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta, all use and promote FIDO. After his successes with FIDO and smartphones, David spent several years bringing biometric technology to other consumer devices and types of identity systems. As part of this effort, he lived in Sweden for two years and continued his work with partners around the world. Today, he's the Head of Global Business Development at ZeroBiometrics. He's passionate about an innovative new product that verifies your face without knowing what you look like. This product, ZeroFace is a modern approach to biometric authentication that is inherently privacy preserving. Among its many innovative features is the ability to encrypt your data using your face as the key.

An Exclusive Look At The A.I. That Will Transform The Film Pre-Production Industry With Ruslan Khamidullin Aug 30, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Ruslan Khamidullin.
Ruslan is the Chief Technology Officer of Filmustage, a technology company that is streamlining the film production process using neural network technology.

With 10 years of development experience, Ruslan has been able to develop the Filmustage technology to automate the script breakdown process, a painstaking task that is necessary in the production industry.

Also a lifelong musician, Ruslan is well-versed in sound design. He would be happy to discuss Filmustage in context of the changes currently happening in the global film industry!

What's Inside An Inmate's Legal Mail & The Tech That Secures Prisons With Army Vet Will Plummer Aug 23, 2022

Today On That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Will Plummer. Will is 25-year veteran of the US Army, where he earned a Bronze Star with Valor as a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, and commanded multiple Special Operations units with multiple combat deployments. He has an MA from the Naval War College and a BA from the University of California at Chico. Currently, Will is the Chief Security Officer for next-generation mail screening technology provider RaySecur. He leads the company’s physical security efforts, overseeing a team of EOD professionals, and managing client’s threat mitigation efforts.
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A Technical Twist On Data Mapping With Electronic Arts' Tanmay Gaonkar Aug 16, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Electronic Arts' Tanmay Gaonkar. Tanmay believes that Data Privacy should not be on-demand, it should rather be built into the infrastructure. He is a data privacy professional, driven to operationalize Privacy and overcome related challenges using analytics and innovation. More often than usual, he finds himself navigating through highly complex data flows in an attempt to build and maintain accurate records of processing of personal information within an organization. His primary focus lies in developing successful relationships with several stakeholders and system owners to help achieve this. He is presently assisting the Privacy Compliance team at Electronic Arts (EA) in planning and implementing Data Mapping. Tanmay is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM).
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It’s Too Late You’re Already Being Hacked With Ethical Hacker Ted Harrington Aug 09, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Ted Harrington. Ted Harrington is the author of HACKABLE: How to Do Application Security Right and the Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), the company of ethical hackers famous for hacking cars, medical devices, and password managers. He’s helped hundreds of companies fix tens of thousands of security vulnerabilities, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, and more. Ted has helped hundreds of companies fix tens of thousands of security vulnerabilities, including Disney, Amazon, Google, Netflix, Adobe, Warner Brothers, Qualcomm, and more. For his stewardship of security research that Wired Magazine says “wins the prize, hands down,” Ted has been named both Executive of the Year by the American Business Awards and an SD Metro 40 Under 40 entrepreneur. He leads a team that started and organizes IoT Village, an event whose hacking contest is a three-time DEFCON Black Badge winner, representing the discovery of more than 300 zero-day vulnerabilities (and counting). Ted has been featured in more than 100 media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and Forbes. His team founded and organizes IoT Village, an event whose hacking contest has produced three DEF CON Black Badges.
Learn more here.

The Privacy Bill You Should Be Paying Attention To With R Street’s Brandon Pugh Aug 02, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk with Brandon Pugh. Brandon Pugh is a resident senior fellow and policy counsel for the Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats team. Outside of R Street, he serves as an international law officer in the U.S. Army Reserve where he worked on the Army Cyber Institute’s critical infrastructure resiliency project. Brandon is also a board member for the Ithaca College Cybersecurity Program and for a governor’s advisory council.
Brandon breaks down the American Data Privacy and Protection Act with Laura and Gabi.
- Progress on the legislation: https://www.rstreet.org/2022/07/21/marking-up-momentum-whats-next-for-the-adppa/

- Security aspects of the bill: https://iapp.org/news/a/what-does-the-newest-u-s-privacy-bill-mean-for-cybersecurity/
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Seven-time Swedish National Teamgym Winner Charles Fritzen Shares The Secrets To Instagram Tech Jul 29, 2022

Today on a special bonus episode of That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Charles Fritzen. Charles did a form of gymnastics called Teamgym where he with his team won Swedish Nationals 7 years, and with the Swedish national team came second in the European Championships twice. Charles then moved to the US in 2016 and quit his job as a data analyst to work as a personal trainer after he got his certification. In 2019, Charles moved to the UK to live with his boyfriend and then started doing online training. In 2020, Charles became a national team coach in Teamgym for Great Britain for the 2020 European Championships. Charles currenlty works as an online trainer and also data analyst.
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Why You NEED Legal Help For Any Cyber Emergency With Attorney Kevin Adler Jul 26, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Kevin Adler.
Kevin Adler is a Cybersecurity & Data Privacy attorney who helps businesses, local governments, and individuals understand and navigate the legal issues posed by new technologies and cyber threats.

Using his experience with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other federal agencies, Kevinprepares clients for the eventuality of a cybersecurity incident. Even in the absence of a direct threat, understanding the legal issues behind new technologies can be difficult for even the most sophisticated organization. Throughout his career, Kevinhas worked with new technologies and found inventive ways to serve his clients within existing regulatory frameworks.

Before joining Woods Rogers in 2021, Kevin won a Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF), where he took part in the U.S. government program aimed at getting individuals with unique skills into leadership positions across the federal government. As a Fellow, Kevin worked in the Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and CISA. At CWMD, he advised the Department of Homeland Security’s Securing the Cities, BioWatch, and Chemical Defense programs on intergovernmental agreements. At CISA, Kevin provided counsel for the CISA COVID Crisis Action Team and provided legal support on regulatory, intelligence, chemical security, cybersecurity, infrastructure security, legislative, unmanned aerial vehicle, and supply chain security issues. Kevin holds a Secret clearance and has previously worked on Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS//SCI) programs and projects across the federal enterprise.

Kevin graduated cum laude from the University of Nebraska College of Law with Concentrated Areas of Study in Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications Law and International and National Security Law. After graduation, Kevin supported NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Services Program (LSP), where he assisted in providing legal advice to program officials.

Kevin grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln cum laude with majors in Political Science and Global Studies. He also was an Intelligence Community Scholar Distinguished Graduate. During law school, Kevin was a finalist in the North American Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Moot Court Competition and interned with the United States Navy Judge Advocate General, United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and externed at the Department of Defense Office of General Counsel International Affairs at the Pentagon.

How The Hell Do You Close The Gap Between The Data Creator & The Data Consumer With Canvas Co-Founder Ryan Buick Jul 19, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod Laura and Gabi chat with Ryan Buick. Ryan is the Co-Founder of Canvas, a Sequoia-backed startup that is reimagining the traditional office suite for a data-driven world. Before Canvas, Ryan was one of the first Product Managers at Flexport. At Flexport, Ryan met his co-founders and saw how difficult it was for business teams to get the data they needed without knowing SQL or having to rely on technical teams for help. Frustrated with the current state of data tools, Ryan and his team started Canvas and aim to change the way millions of businesses use data to make decisions.
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The Data Privacy Dilemma Of A Post-Roe V. Wade World With Expert Anne Bradley Jul 12, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Anne Bradley. Anne is a lawyer, technologist, and business leader championing the responsible and ethical use of data in platforms and intelligent systems.

Specializing in cross-disciplinary collaboration across legal, data, and technical teams, Anne’s recent work explores scalable technical controls to apply policy restrictions to machine learning models, and best practices for transparency, fairness and empowerment in user experience design.

As an adjunct Professor at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Anne co-teaches a course on Data Science and its Implications that outlines the power and social consequences of data science, data visualization, and AI.

Anne is a graduate of University of California, Hastings College of Law and a member of the California Bar. She received an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Art from Bowdoin College.

In the first chapter of her career, Anne was a technical product manager at a software company serving the newspaper industry, and then the founding CTO of an e-commerce and affiliate marketing business.

Her second chapter as a lawyer began as an associate in the Los Angeles offices of Christie, Parker & Hale, and then Foley & Lardner, before moving in house to lead Hulu’s IP, Technology, and Privacy work.

From 2013 to 2022, Anne led Nike’s Global Privacy, Digital, and Technology Legal team in her role as Chief Privacy Officer and Digital Transformation Counsel — focusing on issues of Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Localization, Wearable Tech, Ethical AI, and Global Content Moderation.
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Why Passwordless Authentication Is A MUST With Cyber Strategist Horacio Zambrano Jul 05, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Horacio Zambrano. Horacio is the CMO and Cyber Strategist for Secret Double Octopus. He has been a leading evangelist in the industry for passwordless authentication and was also CMO/CSO of TruU. He has contributed his deep expertise in PMM and B2B marketing at several early-stage cyber startups including Virsec, Valtix, Mocana and OPSWAT; and ran the VPN product lines at Juniper and Cisco in PM director roles. Lastly, he was also a top-ranked Wall Street research analyst covering Software sectors at Jefferies and Wedbush Morgan. He holds a BS in Computer Engineering and MBA from Stanford.
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How To Go From Chaotic to Cohesive DataOps With Meltano Founder & CEO Douwe Maan Jun 28, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Douwe Maan. Douwe is the Founder and CEO of Meltano, an open source platform for the entire DataOps life cycle. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Douwe has been around computers his whole life and began programming when he was nine. He joined GitLab as employee number 10 while in college and later became Engineering Manager. In 2021, Douwe led the internal Meltano project in spinning out of GitLab.
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Advertising Diversity Through AI With PAI's Rebecca Finlay & EY's Todd Marlin Jun 21, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with AI experts, PAI's Rebecca Finlay and Ernst & Young's Todd Marlin.
Rebecca Finlay is the CEO at Partnership on AI overseeing the organization’s mission and strategy. In this role, Rebecca ensures that the PAI Team and our global community of Partners work together so that developments in AI advance positive outcomes for people and society.

Most recently, Rebecca was Vice President, Engagement and Public Policy at CIFAR. In this role, Rebecca founded the Institute’s global knowledge mobilization practice, bringing together experts in industry, civil society, and government to accelerate the societal impact of CIFAR’s research programs. In 2017, she was responsible for the launch of CIFAR’s AI & Society program to support international working groups on the questions AI poses for all aspects of policy and society. In 2019, she launched CIFAR Solution Networks to support multi-year, international teams in the development of responsible approaches to real-world applications of AI. She led CIFAR’s partnerships with governments and public sector organizations, diversifying the organization’s funding sources internationally.

Prior to joining CIFAR, Rebecca held leadership roles in research and civil society organizations including as Group Director, Public Affairs and Cancer Control for the Canadian Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute of Canada. She began her career in the private sector building strategic partnerships, including as First Vice President, Financial Institution and Partnership Marketing for Bank One International. In 2019, Rebecca was honored as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). In 2022, she was appointed to the Strategic Advisory Council of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario. She holds degrees from the University of Cambridge and McGill University. She is an active volunteer and lives with her family in Toronto, Canada.
Todd Marlin is a principal in Ernst & Young LLP’s Forensic & Integrity Services practice and is the Global Forensic Technology and Innovation Leader. Mr. Marlin is a trusted advisor to the C-suite, board of directors and General Counsel on complex issues surrounding data, security and legal and compliance risks. His main focus areas are forensic data analytics,
cybersecurity, computer forensics, fraud detection, and electronic discovery. Adept in big data analytics and data science, his team helps clients develop custom models to identify, expose and demonstrate relationships, trends and patterns within complex and disparate data. Mr. Marlin applies his extensive experience in data analytics and computer forensics to help businesses monitor, investigate, mitigate and recover from cyber breaches, as well as
fraudulent and criminal activities by rogue employees. Mr. Marlin has led numerous global projects for Fortune 500 companies and worked with both inside and outside counsel to navigate data and security challenges in critical situations and to manage legal, regulatory and financial risks. His unique background in accounting and technology enables him to
effectively work with multi-disciplinary stakeholders in complex legal, security and compliance issues. He has appeared on behalf of clients in front of the NYSE and SEC. Mr. Marlin has also served as a Neutral Expert and an Expert and has been appointed in Federal Court as a Special Master relating to electronic discovery disputes.
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Untangling Cyber For Non-Techies With Power Siblings Anu and Sumeet Kukar Jun 14, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Cyber Siblings Anu and Sumeet Kukar.
Anu is the 2022 Global Power 100 Women in Cyber and 2021 winner Australia’s IT Security Champion. She is passionate about paving a way to support professionals from diverse skills background to contribute in cyber. To achieve this, she is driving a global campaign Switch2CyberTM. Anu is known as the Cyber UntanglerTM who advises CxO and Boards with her 20+ years of experience in consulting and industry. She brings her cyber, data, emerging tech, risk, governance & regulatory expertise. She has delivered global keynotes, insights on panels, podcast guest and author of publications totalling 80+ across 9 countries. She shares practical insights through her unique storytelling whilst taking the audience on a virtual tour around the world.

Sumeet is a global speaker, panelist and podcast guest, covering topics on cyber security, education, hacking, risk and resiliency and was formerly awarded Australia’s Emerging Leader of the Year. He is the CEO and Founder of Arascina®, which enables non-techies to be work-ready in cyber and is also the Board Committee and Sector Lead for Education & Research in international trade. He is a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Ethical Hacker, has built cyber and risk functions in financial services as an interim Chief Risk Officer and taught four disciplines of Science at the University. Learning often takes a long time and needs to be maintained just like your health. The speed of change in today’s tech world means we’ve got to learn faster. Sumeet’s purpose is to enable you to learn cyber. Lightning-fast. As a Learning NibblerTM, he finds bite-sized learning in everyday things and uses them to develop capabilities.

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How To Be Bigger Than A Unicorn For Tech Investors With Venture Capitalist Josh Miller Jun 07, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Josh Miller. Josh Miller works as an investor at Blu Ventures, a Washington, DC based venture capital firm that invests mostly in early-stage (seed to Series A) SaaS enterprise companies, with a focus on cyber security. He's led investments in a variety of cyber and non-cyber companies including IoT cyber security, cyber threat intelligence, cyber fraud mitigation, automated penetration testing technology, drone-based physical security, and speech recognition AI.
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Inside Emotionally Intelligent AI With Cognovi CEO Beni Gradwohl May 31, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Beni Gradwohl, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cognovi Labs.
Beni Gradwohl is Co-Founder and CEO of Cognovi Labs, Inc., an artificial intelligence (AI) company that focuses on measuring the emotional drivers behind human decision-making. Cognovi’s award-winning psychology-driven AI helps clients in the commercial, health and public sectors reveal how audiences are feeling in the moment, predict their action and intent, and then communicate with the emotions to maximize impact.

Beni has been on a journey to understand how people act and find a systematic way to measure our decision-making for more than 20 years. He is recognized as an executive who combines a deep understanding of new advances in machine learning, alternative data and commercial opportunities to create new businesses and grow existing revenue sources. Throughout his career, from investment management and institutional securities to consumer banking and fintech innovation, he has delivered outsized returns for his clients and institutions.

Beni previously held senior leadership positions at Citi, Morgan Stanley and various investment management firms. An astrophysicist by training, he spent the first decade of his professional career in academia and research, studying astrophysics, cosmology, particle physics, and magnetic resonance. He has held research and teaching assignments at multiple leading academic institutions, including University of California, Columbia Business School, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, University of Chicago, Weizmann Institute of Science and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Featured in Inc., Forbes and the Financial Times, Beni is frequently invited to speak on topics at the intersection of AI and behavioral psychology, the role of emotions in human decision-making, and how to engage emotionally to drive a better outcome. Beni received his Ph.D. in Physics from The Hebrew University.

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Netflix’s Worst Roommate Ever: Marathon Man Survivor Dominic Rayner Discusses The Tech & Crime Of The Case May 27, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Dominic Rayner. Dominic was featured in the Netflix’s ‘Worst Roommate Ever: Marathon Man’, an episode that profiles the life and crimes of Youssef Khater. As a survivor, Dominic discusses the tech that was used in the case and how it differs from today.
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Diving Into Entrepreneurship With Leadership Coach & Nike Alum Alenna Merrihew May 24, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Alenna Merrihew. Alenna is a leadership and mental fitness coach, empowering ambitious, accomplished women to reclaim their lives by rediscovering what inspires them, shedding self-sabotaging beliefs, and acting with confident, laser-focused clarity. She brings to her coaching work the unique perspective of over 20 years experience in corporate strategy and business operations, leading teams in both Fortune 500 and startups and mentoring and developing early to mid-stage career professionals. Before becoming a leadership coach, Alenna served as VP of Operations at New Relic and held multiple leadership roles in strategy and operations at Nike for over a decade. With a Harvard degree in East Asian Studies and MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, her professional journey also includes stints as a Japan analyst for the CIA and management consultant with Kearney, serving clients such as Levis, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, and Sprint. Outside of work, Alenna is an adventure enthusiast and amateur “maker”, and can be found just as easily roaming the world on a motorcycle, as sipping coffee in a cozy chair with her latest knitting project. Her dream for her coaching clients – “rewrite the stories you are telling yourself about what is possible and fearlessly go after what you want.”

The Tech Behind UFOs and Inside The Hearings on Capitol Hill With Expert Dr. Avi Loeb May 19, 2022

Today, Laura and Gabi speak with Dr. Avi Loeb, theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology and the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. Dr. Loeb is author of Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth which can be purchased here and recently wrote about the congressional hearings regarding UAPs which you can read here.
Laura and Gabi discuss all things UFOs, how the government is finally recognizing these unexplained sightings, and his research with the Galileo Project, an organization whose goal is to bring the search for extraterrestrial technological signatures of Extraterrestrial Technological Civilizations (ETCs) from accidental or anecdotal observations and legends to the mainstream of transparent, validated and systematic scientific research. This project is complementary to traditional SETI, in that it searches for physical objects, and not electromagnetic signals, associated with extraterrestrial technological equipment.
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How Crypto Might Be Causing The Next Financial Crisis with FinTech Expert George Tziahanas May 17, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with George Tziahanas. George is a Managing Director at Breakwater Solutions, where he works within their information governance practice. An attorney by background and education, his expertise includes data governance, risk and compliance, and legal technology. Prior to Breakwater, Mr. Tziahanas held executive positions at Arbor Ridge Partners, Morae Legal, HP Software, Iron Mountain, and Intel. He earned his JD from DePaul University College of Law and an MS in Biological Sciences and Molecular Systematics, also from DePaul University. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association.

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Moving Human-Design Forward In Geospatial Mapping With Proxi CEO Melinda Haughey May 10, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Melissa Haughey. Melissa is CEO of Proxi, a data-mapping company that makes mapping and crowdsourcing geographic data accessible to everyone. Proxi's maps power custom, location-based experiences. Melinda Haughey is a former U.S. intelligence professional and UX researcher who has done stints at both Facebook and Dell. She uses her expertise in geospatial visualization, online communities, and collaboration to inform the direction of Proxi, mentor other founders, and drive research in human-centered design forward. Melinda thrives on being an active community member, a digital creator, participating in local digital advisory boards, and organizing local gatherings for women in her network. She is known as a creative, competent, and compassionate leader — and has used these skills to inform the culture at Proxi and connect with community members using the company’s mapping tool. Melinda received an engineering degree at Texas A&M and is a PhD candidate in the college of engineering at University of Washington.
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How To Simplify Encoding Privacy Across Your Tech Stack With Transcend CEO Ben Brook May 03, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Ben Brook. Ben is the co-founder and CEO of Transcend, the privacy platform that makes it easy to encode privacy across your tech stack. Transcend’s technology moves companies into the future of data privacy, with freed up resources, enhanced regulatory stances for the laws of today and tomorrow, and stronger relationships with their customers through respectful and compliant data transparency, consent, and control.
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WTF Is Blockchain, AI, Web 3.0 With VIA CEO And Expert Colin Gounden Apr 26, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Colin Gounden. Colin is the CEO of VIA, a global provider of blockchain for data privacy, integration, and analysis. By bringing AI to data 100 times faster than alternatives and with the highest level of cybersecurity, VIA’s platform is the driving force to make communities of all kinds cleaner, safer, and more equitable.
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A Look Inside How Data Scientists Supercharge Bill Review With Wolters Kluwer’s Jeffrey Solomon Apr 19, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Jeffrey Solomon. Jeffrey is a professional services leader focused on customer success, artificial intelligence, innovation and law department consulting and digital transformation. At Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, he is responsible for leading a team that drives innovation and strategy, as well as go-to market for new products and services.
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The Tech Behind Entrepreneurship And Innovation With Filmmaker Pierce Larick Apr 12, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Pierce Larick. Pierce is the CEO and founder of New Revolution Media, a creative media agency in San Francisco, California. He side hustled as a videographer and photographer for over a decade before officially founding NRM in 2016. As an avid traveler, he wanted to start a company where he could take off whenever, as the official 2 weeks a year vacation was not working for him (nor should it work for anyone) The lead inspiration for NRM media was to work in a collaborative and open creative environment, and to have coworkers that shared his passion. In the 5 years he’s been in business he’s grown an agile team of seven. And he’s proud that year after year they’ve grown and improved, delivering great content for great clients. He admits that being his own boss is a challenge. The stress is great but he wouldn’t change it for anything.
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Ukraine Faces Biggest Cyberattack Yet And Why Cyber Criminals Are Winning The Cyberwar With CFF’s Katherine Thompson Apr 05, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Katherine Thompson. As Head of Ecosystems for Cyber Future Foundation (CFF), Katherine is responsible for generating consensus and cross-sector support for CFF's North American and Global initiatives. Recognized as an accomplished leader and connector, Katherine shares a passion for the cyber security industry and the role it plays in securing our governments, industries and constituents.
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eDiscovery Focused Legal Tech With Baker Botts’ Vanessa Quaciari Mar 29, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Vanessa Quaciari. Vanessa's practice focuses on navigating through complex global eDiscovery issues, information governance, and developing defensible budget-conscious litigation discovery strategies. She advises clients on best practices for internal electronic data processes including preservation, collection, use of data analytics, privacy concerns, document review, and production for compliance, cross-border disputes, regulatory investigations, and global corporate policies.
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Understanding Cybersecurity in Africa With Expert Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor Mar 22, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Dr. Bright Gameli Mawudor. Dr. Mawudor is the CTO at XETOVA, a Data Science as a service organization and also the founder of the Cyber Security collective Africahackon, the first ever Live demonstration Cyber Security Conference in East and Central Africa. He acquired a PhD in IT Convergence and Application Engineering with concentration in Information Security from Pukyong National University, South Korea. He has over 10 years of professional experience in the Cyber Security industry with strong expertise in Cyber security Strategy building, Resilience and system penetration testing. Bright has also presented at over 150 Cyber Security conferences, lectured at various universities and contributed to cyber security publications. He was also recognized by Tribe of Hackers: Blue Team 2020, Top 40 Under 40 2016 of young entrepreneurs in Kenya and worked with world class organizations such as Dimension Data/NTT, Cellulant and Ushahidi. Dr. Mawudor, has performed various evaluations and selections of Cyber Security tools and successfully implemented IT security systems to protect the Confidentiality, Availability and Integrity of critical business environments to curb and mitigate risks. Technically highly skilled in various environments, especially in the Cyber Security space, dedicated and a team player with excellent leadership qualities.

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Tech Crime Special! How Police Tracked And Caught U.K.'s Most Wanted Woman Mar 17, 2022

Today on a special bonus of That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi debut the show's tech and crime segment. Our first case? Britain’s most wanted woman caught after nearly a decade on the run . Kevin Albert, Civil Division Director at PAE, helps break down the technology used to solve the crime.
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Inside Strategic IT Accessibility: Enabling the Organization With Author Jeff Kline Mar 15, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Jeff Kline. Jeff Kline is the author of “Strategic IT Accessibility: Enabling the Organization” and is a recognized subject matter expert in keys areas of IT accessibility that include policy, rulemaking, process integration, procurement, and risk mitigation. He served as Program Director of Statewide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) Accessibility at the Texas Department of Information Resources and consults on IT accessibility policy matters for federal agencies, NGOs, accessibility certification bodies, and the Worldwide Web Consortium Accessibility Initiatives. Prior to his current position in public service, Mr. Klinemanaged IBM’s Worldwide Accessibility Consulting and Business Transformation programs. During his 26 years at, he held other management positions in software and hardware development including operating system UI development, system usability, and the IBM Austin Design Center, a multidiscipline team of industrial, UX, and graphic designers. Mr. Kline is degreed in Industrial Design with over 20 patents to his name.
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How To Bring Real Teeth To Canada’s Data Privacy Enforcement With Opsware CEO Peter Barbosa Mar 08, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Peter Barbosa. Peter is a leader and expert in the data privacy space. Currently he serves as the CEO of Opsware, where he helps growth companies build trust with their customers by demonstrating compliance and assurances for modern privacy laws around the globe.
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A Deep Dive Into The LegalBoard & Tech Innovation With Perkins Coie’s Brian Potts Mar 01, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Brian Potts. Brian is a business attorney, litigator, entrepreneur, and writer Brian Potts has advised a range of Fortune 100, 500, and smaller clients. Brian and his team have appeared in more than 50 administrative proceedings and dozens of federal and state court cases. In his free time, Brian likes to help startup companies get off the ground. A successful entrepreneur, himself, Brian invented the first and only computer keyboard designed by lawyers for lawyers (called the LegalBoard®) in 2016. And in 2017, Brian helped found his second startup, Goods Unite Us®, which is a nonpartisan, for-profit app and website focused on helping consumers align their purchases and investments with their political beliefs. On Election Day 2020, with Brian’s guidance, a Goods Unite Us subsidiary partnered with an investment advisory firm to launch the first political exchange-traded fund ever listed on NASDAQ.
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The Scariest Cybercrime Scenarios With Emmy Award-winning Reporter Kerry Tomlinson Feb 22, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Kerry Tomlinson. Kerry is a cyber news reporter who works to help people stay smarter and safer online. She spent three decades as a TV news reporter, often going undercover to investigate crimes, winning multiple Emmys and other local, regional and national journalism awards. Now she travels the world looking for creative and compelling ways to show people what is happening in the digital world and how it impacts them. She has reported from Russia, the Philippines, Spain, Denmark, Turkey, Argentina, Colombia and more. She has launched a number of new news programs, organizations and investigative units during her career and has recently launched a new cyber news site called Ampere News.
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Top ten most entertaining passwords that are also ridiculously easy to hack

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https://www.amperesec.com/news/top-ten-most-entertaining-passwords

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjIHx_JU6eE

Vickie doesn't exist: Deepfakes in your LinkedIn
Article:

https://www.amperesec.com/news/deepfakes-in-your-linkedin

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyoN_To5kic

Three tech tricks romance scammers use to fool their victims
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https://www.amperesec.com/news/three-tech-tricks-romance-scammers-use

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NEYMXcwwKM

How To Scale Privacy-First Technology To Bring Trust Back To Data With InfoSum COO Lauren Wetzel Feb 15, 2022

Today On That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Lauren Wetzel. Lauren is the Chief Operating Officer at InfoSum, overseeing the global marketing, strategy and operations teams, as well as InfoSum’s People management. InfoSum is a data collaboration platform that uses privacy-first technology to connect customer records between and amongst companies without ever sharing any data. She is also responsible for building and managing InfoSum’s business development and channel partnerships team. Lauren previously served as President, North America, Strategy & Operations for InfoSum. Prior to joining InfoSum, Lauren was SVP, Strategy and Corporate Development for AT&T’s advertising company, Xandr, and as an Engagement Manager, Strategy at Deloitte within their Media and Entertainment practice.
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Breaking Down Netflix's "The Tinder Swindler" With Hinge's Anna Togia Feb 14, 2022

Today On That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Hinge's Data Privacy Expert Anna Togia about data privacy and Netflix’s new documentary, The Tinder Swindler.
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An Optimistic Data Privacy Future With Uber’s Nishant Bhajaria Feb 08, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Nishant Bhajaria. Nishant is an executive leader and industry-expert in the privacy and security space and currently serves as the Head of Privacy Engineering and Governance at Uber.

He is the author of Data Privacy, a guide for engineers on how to implement strong data privacy practices which is available now! Nishant also serves on the Advisory Board of Data Protocol, an education and training platform for developers whose job it is to protect consumer data.
Nishant believes it is important to ensure developers and engineers have the tools and training to implement smart, effective data privacy measures.

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Laura & Gabi Discuss: Suicide Hotline Shares Data To Sister Company Raising Major Ethics Concerns Feb 03, 2022

Today on a special bonus episode of That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi discuss a recent report that finds one of the world’s most prominent mental health support lines, Crisis Text Line, share it's data with the organization's sister company in order to create customer service software.
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Implementing Data Protection As A Social Responsibility With Researcher Kate Francis Feb 01, 2022

Today on That Tech pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Kate Francis. Kate is a Privacy and Ethics Researcher, Development & Communications specialist at ICT Legal Consulting and an external PhD Candidate at the Maastricht University Faculty of Law. Kate’s research topics include transparency in the EU legal framework, Data Protection as a Corporate Social Responsibility, and GDPR enforcement. She has experience working on H2020 projects such as the nIoVe project on cybersecurity in Connected and Automated Vehicles and the AnonymAI project which developed a prototype for automated anonymization that protects the personal data of users when contained in large collections of unstructured natural language content.
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"Data Protection as a Corporate Social Responsibility" (DPCSR)
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How to Apply Innovative Solutions To The Biggest eDiscovery Challenges With iDS's Daniel Rupprecht and Timothy Latulippe Jan 25, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Daniel Rupprecht and Timothy Latulippe from iDS. iDS, or iDiscovery Solutions, is an award-winning expert services and consulting firm. Founded by industry veterans, we deliver customised, innovative solutions for legal and corporate clients in digital forensics, eDisclosure consulting,processing and hosting of data, structured and unstructured data analytics, information governance and cybersecurity.
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Why You Should Be More Optimistic About Ransomware Attacks With Cryptostopper CEO Greg Edwards Jan 18, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Greg Edwards, CEO at Cryprostopper. CryptoStopper provides ransomware protection by automatically detecting and stopping actively running ransomware attacks. They are the world’s first digital security product to offer 100% ransomware protection. In addition, Greg also owns an MSP IT business and our company has been helping businesses recover from the Derecho (land hurricane) that hit Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he lives.
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Research Finds Over Half of US Adults Support Gov't Regulation Of Social Media Companies Jan 11, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with technology reporter at Morning Consult, Chris Teale, about a recent study that finds 56 percent of U.S. adults said they supported government regulation of social media companies – an uptick of 4 percentage points from an October survey.
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Was The Internet A Mistake? Discussing Cyberattacks, Social Credit Systems, & Computer Simulations In 2022 & Beyond Jan 04, 2022

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi are joined by cybersecurity expert, Naomi Buckwalter, and Legal Tech News Editor-in-chief, Zach Warren, for a special New Years episode. We discuss a wide range of topics including but certainly not limited to cyberattacks, social credit systems, and computer simulations in 2022 and beyond.
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How To Stop Fake News and Fight Back Destructive Bots With HumanID Dec 28, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Bastian Purrer and Namik Muduroglu of Human ID. HumanID’s first goal was to bring the “one” in one human, one voice to the internet: there should only be one identity per human. This inspired us to build a single sign-on tool, addressing the beginning of internet identity. We first committed to making it restrictive of multiple accounts: one human, one humanID. The technical implementation of this theory is currently to require a phone number for sign-on; while not perfect, most people will stick to one phone number.

“One human, one voice” does not just mean that people’s identities are restricted. These voices must be free. For a democracy to work, its participants must be free to speak their mind without unfair consequences. This is freedom of speech. In creating a one identity per human system, humanID would jeopardize freedom of speech online, where everything is recorded, without the appropriate safeguard.

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Log4J Explained & Pros And Cons Of Open Source Software With Sourcegraph’s Christine Lovett Dec 21, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Christine Lovett. Christine is the Principal Customer Engineer at Sourcegraph. As a former software developer and customer engineer at Google and Docker, Christine now works closely with Sourcegraph’s top customers to help them get the most out of Universal Code Search. She started her career in sales before learning to code, and ultimately merged her skillset into customer-facing technical roles. She has found her niche specializing in technology ranging from app modernization in cloud to bleeding-edge developer tools.
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How Dating Apps Keep Your Personal Info Safe With Hinge's Data Privacy Expert Anna Togia Dec 14, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Anna Togia. Anna leads Product Data Privacy, Security & Compliance at Hinge, the dating app designed to be deleted. Anna’s extensive experience in cultivating a culture and awareness around Privacy by Design, means users can focus on going on great dates while knowing their data remains safe and protected.

Prior to Hinge, Anna was the Product Lead for Privacy at Cvent, an Event Management SaaS company, where she focused on supporting customers & leading product teams through the implementation of GDPR, CCPA and other Privacy & Compliance requirements, policies and procedures.
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Breaking Down Digital Forensics In The UK vs. The US With Deloitte’s Stephen Cordon Dec 07, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with digital forensics expert, Stephen Cordon. Stephen has over 11 years’ experience working within eDiscovery and Digital Forensics in the UK. He has extensive experience working in the criminal and corporate sectors. Coupled with this Stephen brings both business analysis and process automation experience to his field helping identify business value from the use of data driven technology and further streamline technical processes. Further details about his profile can be found at www.stephencordon.co.uk and https://www.linkedin.com/in/shcordon/. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpodLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpodwebsite: thattechpod.com.

How The U.S. - China Power Competition Is influencing A.I. Development With National Security Expert Robert Wesley Nov 30, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Robert Wesley, an internationally recognised counter-terrorism and security expert, with a unique perspective having worked extensively during the last two decades in the public, private and academic sectors in the cross-section of technology and security. Robert is also an accomplished serial entrepreneur, having founded five companies in three countries focusing on everything from terrorism research to Artificial intelligence. He is currently focused on his new startup My AI, which uses A.I. to help consumers obtain hyper-personalized services while protecting their privacy in the process. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpodwebsite: thattechpod.com.

Key eDiscovery Management Secrets With A&L Goodbody's Rachel McAdams Nov 23, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Rachel McAdams, an experienced eDiscovery professional, currently sitting within the Data Projects Group at A&L Goodbody. As the Legal Technology and eDiscovery Senior Manager for ALG, she advises on the use of technology, as well as best practices, for data-driven investigations and eDiscovery. She has consulted on numerous regulatory investigations in multiple jurisdictions, and been responsible for scoping, collating data sources, and designing workflows for a smooth and efficient investigation. Rachel is a hands-on advocate of using technology to accelerate investigations and utilise data to its fullest potential. Rachel is a Certified Relativity Master, and a Certified eDiscovery Specialist. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpodwebsite: thattechpod.com

Deciphering Deep Fakes & Synthetic Data With Expert Dr. Khaled El Emam Nov 16, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak to Dr. Khaled El Emam, the leading authority on synthetic data and anonymization in Canada. Dr. El Emam is a senior scientist at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute and Director of the multi-disciplinary Electronic Health Information Laboratory, conducting applied research on data synthesis, and the identifiability of health information and how to measure it, as well as a Professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa. He founded or co-founded several companies involved with data management, and data analytics, and privacy enhancing technologies, and most recently Replica Analytics. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Why Gov’t Surveillance Programs Keep The U.S. From Advancing Private Data Protections With PWC Ireland’s Sarah Ledgerwood Nov 09, 2021

On today’s That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Sarah Ledgerwood, Manager in the Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics team at PWC, Ireland. Sarah is a knowledgeable data privacy & protection compliance manager with an extensive background in eDiscovery and information governance. She has 20 years of experience across the legal, technology, and marketing industries. Since graduating from law school and particularly enjoys the challenge of translating and communicating the benefits of technology to help clients innovate and optimize their information governance, data protection, and eDiscovery programs. Sarah earned her b.a. in political science from the University of Washington and J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Why Do Big Companies Keep Getting Hacked? With Cybersecurity Expert Adley Francois Nov 02, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with cybersecurity expert, Adley Francois. Adley is a senior cybersecurity executive with over two decades of experience. He has created and assessed security infrastructure and operations at the national, international, and corporate level having worked with senior government officials, foreign ministers, and senior corporate executives in over 24 countries. Adley Francois is a senior cybersecurity executive with over two decades of experience.
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What Is Your Data Worth? The Cost Of Online Information Explained With Global Digital & Innovation Policy Expert, Piper Crowell Oct 26, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak to Piper Crowell. Piper currently works inhouse for an American multinational corperation on privacy and digital policy issues. Seperately, she was appointed by Governor Brown as a council member of the Oregon Innovation Council. For the state of Oregon, she also serves on the Futures Commission, contributing to a comprehensive set of policy measures for a statewide 10-year Innovation Plan.

Previously, Piper worked at Pandora Media leading outreach to Congress and federal agencies on issues relating to streaming media platforms, apps, e-commerce, and online advertising. Before Pandora, Piper was the Campaign Manager for Congressman Jared Huffman’s 2012 campaign and subsequently, Piper served as the Congressman’s Legislative Director in DC, serving the 2nd district of California.

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Data Privacy & Vaccine Passports Explained With The Data Diva Debbie Reynolds Oct 22, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod's bonus episode, Laura and Gabi talk to The Data Diva, Debbie Reynolds, about all things data privacy and vaccine passports. Today on That Tech Pod's bonus episode, Laura and Gabi talk to The Data Diva, Debbie Reynolds, about all things data privacy and vaccine passports. Learn more about The Data Diva at https://www.debbiereynoldsconsulting.com. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpodwebsite: thattechpod.com

How To Revamp Your Company's Tech Innovation With Allen & Overy's Kelby Ballena Oct 19, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Kelby Ballena. Kelby is the International Arbitration Practice Manager at the international law firm, Allen and Overy. Kelby has 20 years experience in the legal field and is an expert on tech innovations. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpodwebsite: thattechpod.com

Breaking Down Privacy By Design With EY’s Jenny Le Oct 12, 2021

Today On That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Jenny Le, Managaer at EY. Jenny has over 14 years of experience in law and regulation. With a molecular biology background, she started her career practicing intellectual property litigation in NYC, then leaned into her love of tech, specializing in eDiscovery and Privacy. For the last 3 years, Jenny has been based in Munich, Germany, where as a Senior Manager at EY, she helps global organizations, comply with GDPR - not just on paper, but also in practice. As data protection regulations are popping up more and more frequently, globally, there is a strong need for organizations who have presence in multiple jurisdictions to implement internal processes and methodologies that comply with multiple regulations and which are flexible enough to include emerging ones. Jenny and her team focuses on leveraging technology to build customized workflows to most efficiently achieve data protection compliance. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpodwebsite: thattechpod.com

Inside Facebook's Really Bad, No Good Week With Big Tech Expert Matt Stoller Oct 08, 2021

Today on a bonus episode of That Tech Pod, Gabi talks to author Matt Stoller about Facebook's bad week and what it all means for big tech moving forward. Follow Matt on twitter at @matthewstoller and more of Matt's writings at https://mattstoller.substack.com/ and mattstoller.com. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpodwebsite: thattechpod.com

How To Make Compliance Suck Less With Cybersecurity Expert AJ Yawn Oct 05, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with AJ Yawn. AJ Yawn is the Co-Founder and CEO at ByteChek. AJ has earned 6 AWS certifications including the AWS Solutions Architect-Professional and AWS Security-Specialty. Prior to ByteChek, AJ spent over a decade in the cybersecurity industry both in the US Army and as a consultant. He is a regular speaker at SANS Cloud Security curriculum events such as BIPOC in Cloud Forum and CloudSecNext Summit, and can be found teaching SEC557: Continuous Automation for Enterprise and Cloud Compliance. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpodwebsite: thattechpod.com

Solve It At The Data Level With Industry Principle Scott McVeigh Sep 28, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Scott McVeigh. Scott is the Industry Principal at Onna. For over 24 years he has been providing information governance strategies and technology implementations, both as a consultant and in-house roles. His background includes significant project and programmatic work on records management, e-discovery and information privacy for large enterprises and government clients globally.. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpodwebsite: thattechpod.com

The EU’s New AI Regulation Explained by EY’s Meribeth Banaschik Sep 21, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Meribeth Banaschik, EY Europe West Forensics Discovery & Digital Solutions Lead and EY EMEIA Field of Play Leader, Legal and Investigations. Meribeth is an attorney and former litigator who provides talent and experience in eDiscovery solutions, managed document review, data protection compliance, disputes and contract management. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

How Apple's Emergency Spyware Snafu Sets a Dangerous Precedent for Average Users Sep 16, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to analyst and research director for privacy, data protection, and security at GRC World Forums, Robert Bateman, about the recent emergency update from Apple. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Practical Data Privacy with PrivacyEngine CEO John Ghent Sep 14, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with John Ghent, co-founder and CEO at PrivacyEngine, which leverages cutting edge technologies to deliver end-to-end Data Protection solutions. Recently named Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-Up founder of the year, Johnhas an entrepreneurial background that spans several decades and is a thought leader in Machine Learning and Data Protection. John has extensive experience in developing and scaling smart technology solutions with particular focus on data protection compliance. He is the primary IT architect for the PrivacyEngine platform that revolutionises compliance for DPOs. PrivacyEngine is deployed in over 40 jurisdictions and growing. John has PhD and BSc in computer science from National University of Ireland, Maynooth. He attended Harvard Business School, completing an Executive Education Programme. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

How To Navigate Cybersecurity On A Global Scale With Jules Okafor Sep 07, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Juliet Okafor, J.D.,the Chief Engagement Officer (CEO) for RevolutionCyber. Juliet is a cybersecurity professional who has combined her knowledge of the legal system and cybersecurity solution models into success stories across fortune 500 industries throughout the USA. Her ability to scope, plan and design the creation of an OT Cybersecurity Management System framework for one of the largest cruise lines in the world is testament of her commitment and leadership regardless of the challenge. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Inside E-Discovery Training With ACEDS President Michael Quartararo Aug 31, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Michael Quartararo, the President of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS). ACEDS provides training and certification in e-discovery and professional development courses to corporate legal departments, law firms and the broader legal community. With 1400 CEDS-certified professionals and 2500 members active in 22 chapters throughout major US cities, Canada, the UK, Benelux, South Africa and Australia, ACEDS is the gold standard in e-discovery training. Mike is also the author of the 2016 book Project Management in Electronic Discovery and has been teaching, consulting and solving problems in information governance, e-discovery, project management and legal technology for over two decades. He is considered one of the foremost authorities on legal project management and built his career upon strategic and innovative thinking, leadership and operational skills honed at the best legal organizations in the world. Following 10-year stints at both Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP and Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, Mike launched his own successful company, eDPM Advisory Services, a consulting firm providing legal operations, e-discovery and project management advisory services to corporate legal departments and law firms. As a part-time graduate professor, Mike designed and taught a curriculum on e-discovery project management at Bryan University. A graduate of the State University of New York, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS). He frequently writes and speaks on e-discovery, legal operations, project management and technology topics. Reach him via email at mquartararo@aceds.org or on Twitter @mikequartararo. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Is The Freedom Phone Really Data Privacy Safe? With Digital Forensics Expert Mandi Wiggins Aug 26, 2021

Today on a bonus episode of That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak to digital forensics expert, Mandi Wiggins, about the Freedom Phone. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Dinner at ILTACON with David Horrigan and Zach Warren Aug 23, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Gabi checks in with Laura who is on the ground at ILTACON and chats with David Horrigan, Relativity’s discovery counsel and legal education director, and Zach Warren, editor-in-chief, Legaltech News.
At Relativity, David leads the company’s legal and industry education and analyst relations programs and serves as liaison to legal associations. An attorney, law school guest lecturer, e-discovery industry analyst, and award-winning journalist, David has served as counsel at the Entertainment Software Association, reporter and assistant editor at The National Law Journal, and analyst and counsel at 451 Research.

Zach is the editor-in-chief of Legaltech News, a national brand of ALM Media. In his role, Zach helps explore the intersection of law and technology, leading one of the premier outlets for legal technology news and analysis while also writing and editing both feature and daily articles for Law.com's network of magazines, including Corporate Counsel and The American Lawyer. Before LTN, Zach worked at InsideCounsel magazine and sports analytics startup numberFire. He currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has received his MBA from the University of Minnesota and undergraduate degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

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How Algorithms Run Your Life & The Dangers Of Facial Recognition with Data Privacy Expert Rob Shavell Aug 17, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Rob Shavell. Rob is CEO of Abine / DeleteMe, The Online Privacy Company. Rob has been quoted as a privacy expert in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Telegraph, NPR, ABC, NBC, and Fox. Rob is a vocal proponent of privacy legislation reform, including the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Petabytes of Data Within Google Case Explained With Partner Peter Mastroianni Aug 12, 2021

Today on a bonus episode of That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Peter T. Mastroianni, a top trial partner at Reichman Jorgensen Lehman and Feldberg. He is a seasoned attorney with nearly 25 years’ experience focusing on ESI, E-Discovery, electronic evidence, information governance and knowledge management-related matters. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com.

How To Optimize LinkedIn & Tech To Grow Your Company With Business Mentor Sarah Cooper Aug 10, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with Business Mentor, Sarah Cooper. Sarah started her online Health and Wellness business with Arbonne a few years back. She is also totally obsessed with creating video on LinkedIn and can more often than not be found tramping around a field in the dark in the early hours of the morning, talking about all things mindset, health, miracle morning and more! Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

DSAR, GDPR, & Other Privacy Trends We Should Be Paying Attention To With Expert Mattias Aggeler Aug 03, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak with Mattias Aggeler, Partner at SFTS Engineering Ltd. Switzerland. He has been working in IT Forensics, eDiscovery and IT Security for more than 12 years after completing his University Degree (Msc) in Computer Science in Zürich. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Inside Code2College with CEO and Co-Founder Matt Stephenson Jul 27, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi Talk to Executive Director and Co-Founder of Code2College, Matt Stephenson. Code2College is an n Austin-based nonprofit that equips traditionally underrepresented high school students with coding and professional skills towards entering and excelling STEM undergraduate majors and fields.In Fall 2016, Code2College launched as a pilot in two schools serving 30 students. Four years later, Code2College has served nearly 1,000 minority and low-income high school students from across Central Texas. Code2College has continued to place high school students into highly competitive, technical internships at companies like Indeed and RetailMeNot. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Examining The Limits Of eDiscovery Tech With PAE’s Kevin Albert Jul 20, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Civil Division Director at PAE, Kevin Albert. Kevin is a senior-level technology executive with 20+ years of experience combining a unique blend of technical expertise, business management, and customer service. He is a team-focused professional and outstanding problem-solver adept at aligning technology, management, and business strategies. His experience includes leading technical teams, project management, and business analysis across a wide variety of environments, spanning large and small consulting companies—including two of the “Big 4”—litigation support vendors, and start-ups. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Why You Need Penetration Testing and How You Can Get It For Free Jul 16, 2021

That Tech Pod has partnered with CyWall to give away FREE penetration testing because we feel everyone should protect their organization for cyberattacks.
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How To “Google Search” Court Records Via Smart Search AI with Nicole Clark Jul 13, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to CEO and Co-Founder of Trellis Research, Nicole Clark. Trellis Research is a legal analytics platform that uses AI and machine learning to provide litigators with strategic legal intelligence and judicial analytics. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Examining the Scariest Data Privacy Scenarios with Jeff Jockisch Jul 06, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Jeff Jockisch, CEO and a Data Privacy Researcher at PrivacyPlan. Jeff is a Cornell graduate of the Industrial and Labor Relations School in 1986. He’s passionate about privacy, reputation, and disinformation. Jeff transitioned into data privacy 4 years ago and is certificated as a CIPP/US. He’s previously built search engines, mortgage information systems, knowledge graphs, content and content curation systems, and more in internet startups and large financial businesses. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

A Deep Dive into CRM Tech with Success Catalyst Gill Walker Jun 29, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to CRM Success Catalyst, Gill Walker. Through her workshops, Gill shows how to use your Most Valuable Asset to gain and retain the clients you serve best. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Inside Music for Pets with Amman Ahmed Jun 22, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Amman Ahmed. Amman has created the "Netflix for Pets". With two brands: RelaxMyDog and RelaxMyCat, Amman's company is an inhouse content producer that makes relaxing music, TV, and games for pets based on 8 years of research. With 20 million pets around the world using their products, a total of 1200 years of content is consumed every 28 days. Music for Pets was launched in 2011, as a spin off of Amman's previous company roundwaves: a network of YouTube channels that focused on making music to help you sleep, relax, concentrate as well as music for pets. In his 9 years of experience founding and building companies, Amman has raised £0 in investment, achieved $1.4m in annual turnover, and catered to 42 million pets around the world. These achievements would not have been possible without the team of 15 Amman manages and works with. Visit musicforpets.co or @AmmanAmd for more info!
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The Future of Privacy with Expert Jules Polonetsky Jun 15, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Jules Polonetsky, CEO of the Future of Privacy Forum, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship, advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

No More Language Barriers: Inside The Tech Behind The Ambassador With CEO Andrew Ochoa Jun 08, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to CEO of Waverly Labs, Andrew Ochoa to discuss the technology behind The Ambassador, a tool that makes no more language barriers possible. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

How to Litigate During A Global Pandemic with Stinson Partner Paul Lackey Jun 01, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Paul Lackey, attorney and partner at Stinson LLP Law Firm. Paul has served as lead trial lawyer, outside litigation counsel and trusted advisor to large financial institutions for over two decades.
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Women In eDiscovery Deep Dive with Expert Amy Juers May 25, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Amy Juers, CEO of Edge Marketing and Director of Internal Chapters of Women in eDiscovery. With 20 years of strategic marketing experience and global practice, Amy also offers a consultative voice for her team and clients. Amy serves on the leadership team of Women in eDiscovery, heading up new international chapters, she also is an ILTA Partner Advisory Council member, EDRM Global Council member and serves on her daughters' hockey team board.
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Tackling Gov’t & Tech with AITHERAS May 18, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi speak to the leadership team of Aitheras. Andrew Milisits, founder and managing partner, and partners, Joseph T. Friend and Benjamin Hankins. Andrew founded AITHERAS, LLC in 2002 and has since led the successful growth of this well-positioned and well-managed 8(a) small business enterprise. With 20+ years’ experience in business development and managing $80M to $220M portfolio accounts, Joseph has a successful track record of multiplying profit for small to mid-size businesses. Ben is an expert in the provision of program and acquisition management support, with a career that spans over 30 years in the federal sector. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Breaking Down the Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack May 12, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to cybersecurity expert, Adley Francois, about the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack.
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Expert Litigation Strategy with McCann FitzGerald Partner, Karyn Harty May 11, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Karyn Harty. Karyn Harty is a partner at McCann FitzGerald in Dublin, specialising in complex commercial litigation and investigations. Karyn is a passionate believer in doing things better, and spearheaded the use of technology assisted review for discovery in Ireland. She heads up the firm’s Legal Technology Solutions division, which manages complex projects and provides state of the art digital solutions to the firm and its clients. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Audio, Video, and AI with Ian Campbell May 04, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell is President & CEO of iCONECT, a global market leader in producing cutting-edge innovative eDiscovery Document Review software used by leading law firms in some of the world’s most complex legal cases. He is responsible for sales operations and business development, product lifecycle development and partner relations. A key priority is cross-marketing the iCONECT platform to the plaintiff, medical, government, corporate, and police services industries.
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Inside eDiscovery Today with Editor Doug Austin Apr 27, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Doug Austin. Doug is the Editor of eDiscovery Today, which is a daily blog about trends, best practices and case law in electronic discovery, cybersecurity and data privacy. Doug is an established eDiscovery thought leader, consultant and blogger with over 30 years of experience providing eDiscovery best practices, legal technology consulting and technical project management services to numerous clients. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Playing Sherlock Holmes eDiscovery Style with ESI Expert Trent Livingston Apr 19, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Trent Livingston, President and CEO of ESI Analyst. Trent has provided consulting and expert testimony surrounding structured data, process automation, and complex data analytics throughout his two-decade career in electronic discovery and technology. With his deep and personal understanding of the cost and complexities facing electronic discovery investigations, Mr. Livingston has teamed with industry professionals spanning computer forensics to forensic accountants to innovate the data visualization and investigation technology platform ESI Analyst. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter-@thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Bringing Humanity into Cybersecurity with Naomi Buckwalter Apr 13, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Naomi Buckwalter, CISSP CISM, the Director of Information Security & IT at Beam Technologies. She has over 20 years' experience in IT and Security and has held roles in Software Engineering, Security Architecture, Security Engineering, and Security Leadership. As a cybersecurity career adviser and mentor for people around the world, her passion is helping people, particularly women, get into cybersecurity.
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Inside Global eDiscovery with Bryant Isbell Apr 06, 2021

Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi talk to Managing Director of Global eDiscovery and Data Advisory at Baker McKenzie, Bryant Isbell. Bryant is an industry expert with more than 20 years of experience focusing on information governance, data privacy, full EDRM lifecycle execution and management, and data analytics. Follow That Tech Pod: Twitter- @thattechpod LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/thattechpod website: thattechpod.com

Intro to That Tech Pod Mar 21, 2021

Welcome to That Tech Pod, a podcast co-hosted by Laura Milstein and Gabi Schulte. Each Tuesday, That Tech Pod will feature in depth discussions about data privacy, cybersecurity, eDiscovery, and tech innovations with heavy hitters in the industry. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Visit thattechpod.com for more information.

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