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IT in the D

IT in the D

By: Bob Waltenspiel & Randy Walker
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 IT in the D is your insider look at the tech scene in Detroit. Started in 2007 as a meetup group in Metro Detroit for IT professionals, the IT in the D podcast was born in 2013 as an extension of those conversations. Host Bob Waltenspiel and co-host and producer Randy Walker are IT industry veterans, but IT in the D is intentionally more conversational and less instructional. Each weekly show has guests ranging from CIOs and local rock stars, to subject matter experts, local event organizers, and everyone in between. We hope you enjoy listening to us as much as we enjoy recording the show.IT in the D Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Ecommerce plus Educational Opportunities with Jay Aho of Pet Supplies Plus – IT in the D 527

    Ecommerce plus Educational Opportunities with Jay Aho of Pet Supplies Plus – IT in the D 527
    Aug 28 2025
    This week, Bob and Randy were joined by Jay Aho, director of Marketing Technology and eCommerce at Pet Supplies Plus. eCommerce isn't something talked about a lot on this show, so lots of questions were asked. We discussed an upcoming app, what it's like to manage inventory, and how to market to customers. Plus, Jay founded Motor City Scholars, a non-profit that helps Detroit-area youths with the costs associated with attending college or university.
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    37 mins
  • Networking with Terry Bean – IT in the D 526

    Networking with Terry Bean – IT in the D 526
    Aug 14 2025
    This week, Bob and Randy are joined by Terry Bean (Try Bean). We discuss his history with networking, TEDx Detroit, and coaching, emphasizing the importance of building relationships through better communication skills. We also get into the evolution of social media and content creation. Of course, we also digress into discussions of food & pizza joints, nostalgia, and Star Wars.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Next Steps for Gym Force with Jason David of Gym Force and Ayesha Qureshi of Q Line Media – IT in the D 525

    Next Steps for Gym Force with Jason David of Gym Force and Ayesha Qureshi of Q Line Media – IT in the D 525
    Aug 7 2025
    Jason David (JD) from Gym Force returns! This time, he brought Ayesha Qureshi from Q Line Media to discuss the future of Gym Force. JD shares with Bob and Randy his journey in the startup community, his experiences with funding and venture capital, and the challenges of building a brand. Ayesha—who serves on the Gym Force advisory board—discusses her role in advising startups and the importance of branding and marketing strategy. The conversation also touches on the unique dynamics of the Detroit startup ecosystem and JD's upcoming plans to seek investment in Silicon Valley.
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    49 mins
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