In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore a topic that touches all of us at some point in life: inheritance and the difficult process of managing a loved one’s finances after they pass away. Those who have experienced it would agree that time takes on a new meaning, whether it’s time spent with your loved one or time spent grieving.  Erick sits down with Saeid Kian, the CEO and co-founder of Ribbon, to discuss how his company is looking to give that time back to families by limiting...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we’re proud to kick off Latin Heritage Month and recognize the achievements of those in the community. Today, we’re joined by Gerardo Sandoval, CEO and founder of Facil Cloud. Gerardo’s inspiring journey takes us from his early days in Venezuela, where he launched his first tech startup at just 16— a computer lab where recognized the value of empowering his community with computer skills. A small venture that gave him the skills leading up to his...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore the future of neurotechnology with a special guest, Israel Gasperin, founder and CEO of Zentrela. Israel's company is leading the charge in using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze brainwaves, developing groundbreaking tools that measure cognitive impairment in ways traditional drug tests can’t. In 2018, the historic legalization of cannabis in Canada is where Zentrela really took off. With government funding and support in his research,...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Sam Oliver, CEO of OpenFI, a conversational AI tool designed for businesses looking to elevate their customer interactions. The London-based author and serial tech entrepreneur joins the podcast to share a cautionary tale about a private equity earn-out deal that took a sharp, expensive turn during the sale of his previous company. Due to a minor but relevant lowercase "c" in the contract defining "connected parties," Sam lost over half a...

This episode of Brains Byte Back is for the animal lovers. We know there are many of you because, according to the stats, over 50% of the world's population owns a pet. That in itself creates a large consumer market for our furry or scaly friends, including in the world of tech. In 2024, the global pet tech market was valued at 7.2 billion USD, and that number is expected to grow substantially in the coming years.  In the episode, Erick sits down with Ayaz Ahmadov, Chief Executive Officer...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we explore the evolution of communication. Over the last 20 to 30 years, we’ve seen a technological revolution that has introduced us to so many new channels of communication. Each has impressed us just enough, but nothing in comparison to the great leaps we’ve seen through different forms of AI technology in these last couple of years.  Nate MacLeitch, CEO of QuickBlox, joins our podcast for a second time to discuss how this revolutionary technology is...

Did you know that more than 78 million people are employed in hourly jobs in the U.S. and that hourly workers make up more than 55% of the workforce? From hospitality to healthcare, these people work in a variety of critical industries that we depend on every day, and these jobs are beginning to outpace salaried positions. However, the caveat is that the turnover rate is high.  In this episode, we sit down with Jon Puckett, CEO of Cadient, a talent acquisition team focused on streamlining...

With technology advancing rapidly, have you ever stopped to think if our style of learning should be advancing with it? The term information overload is nothing new, but what are we doing to address it? That’s where Ruban Phukan steps in. He’s an entrepreneur who sat down with Erick Espinosa for this episode of Brains Byte Back to discuss the issue of traditional learning in a world where time is a luxury. However, we’re still expected to learn about technological changes in our...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we’re joined by Rajat Mishra, Founder and CEO of Prezent, an enterprise business communication platform.  At a very young age, Rajat realized that life can be hard if you don’t communicate well—even for the brightest of people. His career journey at Cisco and McKinsey made him question the secret of what makes great business communication great, and it led him to discover the recipe. Today, he’s sharing “the secret sauce” with others in the form of...

In this episode, we sit down with Ricardo Ramon, Chief Sales Officer at Fracttal, an innovative maintenance management solution platform. Maintenance solutions have long existed, but according to Ricardo, they weren't as accessible to all businesses needing a solution— until now. The company aims to revolutionize and transform the asset maintenance industry for a remote, sustainable, safe, and efficient world. We discuss how they found a niche in the market and grew from there, their early...

In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Mike DeKock, the founder and CEO of MJD Compliance. A boutique, tech-forward CPA firm specializing in providing SOC 2 examinations for technology companies worldwide.  But don’t expect them to do your taxes. The firm focuses on keeping companies on track in a world where tech compliance is constantly evolving and cybersecurity is of top of mind for industry leaders. Mike shares how he discovered a need for this service while working in a...

On this episode of Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Arjun Chander, co-founder and CEO of IndustrialML, an enterprise data management platform that uses real-time data integration, analytics, and more to communicate valuable information to factory stakeholders through AI technology.  We dive into some interesting stats you may be surprised to learn about the manufacturing industry and he addresses a common concern surrounding the use of machine learning. Arjun also gives us a sneak peek...

In today’s episode of Brains Byte Back podcast, we sit down with Stuart Meczes, Creative Director at Contnt, a new subscription-based platform transforming the creator economy by offering unmatched royalties, diversified revenue streams, and prioritizing spotlight equality. Stuart’s passion for content creation gave him the push to step away from his 9-5 sales manager role to pursue what he loved doing the most — writing. Today, he’s an Amazon top 20 bestselling author of 6 novels. He...

Germán Rimoldi is the co-founder & CEO of Foothold, a company that empowers fractional investments in unique vacation rental properties. In this episode, Germán shares his experience of starting multiple companies across Latin America and the United States, as well as his inspiration for starting Foothold.

In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Patrick Hill, CEO and founder at Disctopia, a podcast hosting & streaming service dedicated to artists, podcasters, film directors, & content creatives. Hill starts us off by sharing how he founded Disctopia after his friend asked him to burn CDs for him. This set Hill on a path that would lead him to create Disctopia which focuses on empowering content owners with transparent data and fair payments.  Hill also talks about his history...

In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Ted Ko, President of Techko Group, a family-run consumer electronics company. Ko kicks off by sharing how his father started the company in 1982, originally starting out with landline telephones and evolved into a diverse range of consumer electronics. He also mentions how, for younger generations who don’t know what landline phones are, he references the TV show "Stranger Things" to help them understand. Ko highlights the unique aspects of...

In today’s episode of the podcast, we are once again joined by Michael Puscar, a Serial Entrepreneur, Data Scientist, Investor, Philanthropist, and the founder of NPCx. Longtime listeners of the show will be familiar with Puscar, as he was previously on back in February 2020. Puscar kicks of the show by giving some background on himself for new listeners and shares what he has been up to since then. Puscar briefly introduces his background as an AI expert and serial entrepreneur and...

In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Len Summa, Head of Global Sales at Acid Labs, an end-to-end software design and development firm.  Summa kicks off by sharing why Latam talent is a strategic choice for companies looking to thrive, and how the region offers a rich pool of tech talent due to strong universities and a tech-savvy workforce. He adds that the linguistic abilities and English proficiency of Latam talent make them ideal for global organizations, alongside how the...

In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Meredith Bailey, Founder & CEO at StreamWork, a collaboration platform built exclusively for creative workflows. In this episode, Bailey shares the journey of creating Streamwork and how it streamlines the creative process. We also delve into the challenges of cross-team collaboration in the creative space and how Streamwork addresses these issues. Bailey discusses the impact of the war in Ukraine on Streamwork's team members based there,...

In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Lauren Cascio, a Founding Partner of Gulp Data, a company helping startups use data to access capital without giving up equity. From the conversation you will learn where the concept of data backed lending comes from, and why it was previously so difficult to carry out.  Lauren kicks off the show by sharing a bit about her background, her role at Gulp Data and what the company does. We then talk about why now is the turning point for data...

In this podcast episode, we speak with Diane Lee, the Senior Director of Loyalty Strategy and Enablement at Punchh, a leading loyalty and engagement platform that provides digital loyalty programs for major brands such as Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, and Papa John's. Diane shares the story behind Punchh's founding, which began in a garage when two of its founders noticed the outdated nature of physical punch cards that were commonly used to track customer loyalty. They saw an...

In today's episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Nate Macleitch, Founder and CEO of QuickBlox, a company that provides instant messaging API that allows chat and calling functionality to be added to any Android, iOS, or Web application. From the show, you will learn insights into how QuickBlox provides real-time communication tools, including video calling and chat, for applications and websites. And Macleitch delves deep into the impact of AI on digital communication and...

In today's episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Mike Starr, Founder and CEO at trackd, a platform that aims to simplify vulnerability management and patch management. From this episode, you will learn about Starr’s journey from being an NSA engineer to entering the startup world. We also learn about the intriguing story behind the name trackd and how it resonates with both tech enthusiasts and non-nerds alike. To kick off the show Starr shares how he transitioned from his...

In today’s episode, we speak with Chris Duffey, Strategic Development Manager at Adobe, who comes on the podcast to discuss the exciting and evolving landscape of Web 3 and the Metaverse.  Duffey kicks off the show by giving us a brief history of the web. He takes us back to the late 90s/early 2000s which saw the birth of Web 1.0, a read-only environment. This was followed by Web 2.0, which allowed for interactions with both reading and writing, enabling sharing and expression. He then...