52 - From Code to Compliance: Navigating the Tech Landscape with Fractional Leadership
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews Kevin Carlson, Partner and CEO of TechCXO, about his work as a fractional CTO and CSO helping mid-market companies scale technology and security. Kevin shares insights on building trust as an external leader, the importance of understanding organizational history, and integrating AI into software development. He emphasizes measured AI adoption, the evolving role of developers, and the need for ongoing learning.
49 - AI as Your New Best Friend: How to Leverage Technology Without Losing Your Mind
In this episode, Dean Guida interviews Danny Nathan, Founder and CEO of Apollo 21, about innovation, product development, and the evolving impact of AI. Danny shares insights from his 20+ years in tech, discussing the challenges of balancing efficiency with experimentation, the importance of company culture, and the need for ongoing customer engagement. They explore strategies for achieving product-market fit, the realities versus hype of AI, and the future of user interfaces. Danny also explains the story behind Apollo 21’s name and emphasizes embracing failure as a key part of the innovation process.
24 - Harnessing the Power of Community: The Future of Open Source Marketing
In this episode, host Dean Guida interviews Robert Douglass of Open Strategy Partners about open source marketing for B2B tech companies. He introduces the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new framework that enhances AI-driven marketing tasks. The discussion covers the benefits of open source strategies, the evolving digital landscape, and the importance of community collaboration.
