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19 - Scaling Smart: How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in the Tech Industry
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 companie... ...more
Data-Driven Decision Making ,Digital Transformation & Innovation Insights &AI-powered business growth strategies
May 07, 2025•3 min read
18 - AI and Customer Experience: The Dynamic Duo for Business Success
In this episode, host Dean Guida talks with Laura Patterson, Founder and President of VisionEdge Marketing, about using AI and data to strengthen customer-centric strategies. Laura emphasizes the impo... ...more
Data-Driven Decision Making ,Digital Transformation & Innovation &Leadership & Growth
April 30, 2025•2 min read
16 - Designing the Future: How Human-Centered Design Transforms User Experiences
In this episode, the host introduces Ravi Sawhney, CEO and founder of RKS Design, to discuss human-centered design and design thinking. Ravi shares his extensive background in design, including his wo... ...more
Data-Driven Decision Making ,Leadership & Growth
April 09, 2025•3 min read
15 - Unlocking Business Potential: The Art of Balancing AI and Authenticity
In this episode, host Dean engages with Robert Indries, a seasoned entrepreneur, to explore his extensive experience in managing and growing a diverse portfolio of companies. He emphasizes the importa... ...more
Data-Driven Decision Making ,Leadership & Growth &AI-powered business growth strategies
April 02, 2025•3 min read
14 - The Role of AI in Transforming Angel Investing and Supporting Diverse Talent
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 a... ...more
Data-Driven Decision Making ,Insights
March 27, 2025•3 min read
13 - Insights on AI, Licensing, and Customer Engagement Strategies
In this episode, host Dean welcomes Tyler Jewell, CEO of Akka, to discuss his extensive tech industry experience and Akka's evolution. Tyler shares insights into transforming Akka from a developer too... ...more
Data-Driven Decision Making ,AI-powered business growth strategies
March 20, 2025•4 min read
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About The Host
Tech entrepreneur and CEO Dean Guida knows there’s a limit to what you can build with grit alone.
At sixteen, Dean bought the first IBM PC and fell in love with writing software. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in operation research from the University of Miami. After graduating, he was a freelance developer and wrote many systems for IBM and on Wall Street. At twenty-three, he started Infragistics to build UX/UI tools for professional software developers.
Seemingly overnight, Dean had to go from early internet coder to business operator—a feat that forced him to learn some of business’s biggest lessons on the job. He immediately began navigating the nuances of scaling a company, hiring and growing teams, and becoming a leader, a manager, and a mentor.
Fast-forward thirty-five years, and Dean’s tech company now has operations in six countries. More than two million developers use Infragistics software, and its client roster boasts 100 percent of the S&P 500, including Fidelity, Morgan Stanley, Exxon, Intuit, and Bank of America.
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