In this episode, Bhavini Kamdar, Founder and CEO of Infinity Business Solutions, shares her entrepreneurial journey from finance to building a company that manages remote teams for small businesses. She discusses leadership lessons, the integration of AI and data, and the importance of adaptability. Bhavini highlights how AI enhances productivity, dispels common misconceptions, and stresses the value of rest and personal growth. She also shares her passion for dog rescue and offers advice on embracing change.
In this episode, host Dean Guida interviews cybersecurity executive Terry Ziemniak, Fractional CISO and Partner at TechCXO, about the evolving challenges of cybersecurity in the age of AI. Terry discusses how small and mid-sized companies can meet stringent security requirements when selling to large organizations, the risks of data leakage with generative AI tools, and the importance of governance, frameworks, and user education. He highlights the need for balancing innovation with risk management, leveraging frameworks like NIST, and combining people, processes, and technology to protect organizations.
In this episode, host Dean Guida speaks with Zack Urlocker, Chief Operating Officer at Crescendo.ai, about his extensive experience in the tech industry. Zack shares insights from his work at companies like Borland, MySQL, Zendesk, and Duo Security, focusing on scaling businesses, product-market fit, and understanding customer pain points. He also discusses pricing challenges in AI, the importance of focus for startups, and how company culture plays a critical role in overcoming obstacles.
In this episode, Dean engages with Ralph Groce, who shares his extensive experience in financial services and technology. Ralph discusses his career journey, including his role as CIO at major banks and his current work at Scroobious, a startup connecting angel investors with underrepresented early-stage founders. The conversation highlights the challenges these founders face in securing venture capital and the potential of dormant angel capital.