In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Vernon O'Donnell, CEO of Voxel, about his career journey, the mission of Voxel in enhancing workplace safety through AI and computer vision, and the challenges faced in the tech industry. Vernon shares insights on the importance of customer-centric leadership, the evolution of AI, and the lessons learned throughout his career. He emphasizes the need for trust in one's instincts as a leader and the significance of adapting to market changes.

In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin interviews Tom Cook, CPTO at LegitScript. They discuss Tom's career journey from engineer to CPTO, the importance of aligning product and engineering teams, and the challenges of managing remote teams. Tom shares insights on navigating the complexities of AI implementation and the current challenges tech leaders face. He emphasizes the need for a customer-centric approach and the significance of understanding unique data positions in today's tech landscape.

In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Michel Floyd, a fractional CTO, about her career journey, the transition from a full-time to a fractional role, and the challenges faced by tech leaders today. They discuss the importance of MVPs, the impact of AI on software development, and the necessity of curiosity and adaptability in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Ihab Rimawi, CEO and founder of My-Fi.AI, about his journey in technology and the founding of his current venture. They discuss the importance of personalized investment strategies, the challenges of data sourcing, and the dynamics of remote team collaboration. Ihab shares insights on work culture, the significance of focusing on processes over technology, and valuable lessons learned throughout his career.

In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Marlon Misra, CEO and co-founder of Assembly. They discuss Marlon's journey from product management to entrepreneurship, the insights gained from Y Combinator, and the evolution of Assembly as a platform for professional service firms. Marlon shares valuable lessons learned from his early ventures, the importance of client interactions, and the recent launch of their AI assistant. The conversation also touches on work culture, the challenges of the tech landscape, and advice for today's tech leaders.

In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Michael Smith, a seasoned IT professional with nearly 30 years of experience. They discuss Michael's career journey, his transition to Fordium Partners, and the challenges faced by tech leaders in today's economic climate. The conversation delves into the role of AI in business, the importance of understanding business operations for IT leaders, and the lessons learned throughout Michael's career. He emphasizes the need for perseverance and continuous learning in the ever-evolving tech industry.

In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Raj Bakhru, GM of DatasiteI, about his career journey from a developer to leading a successful AI company. They discuss the importance of innovation in the tech industry, the challenges of M&A, and the lessons learned throughout Raj's career. The conversation also touches on the future of AI in the M&A space and offers valuable advice for tech leaders navigating the rapidly changing landscape.

In this episode of Software Leaders Uncensored, host Steve Taplin speaks with Claire Fang, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Fullstory. Claire shares her unique career journey from computer engineering to product management, discussing the challenges and benefits of her combined role. The conversation delves into the importance of aligning product and engineering teams, navigating gender dynamics in tech, and the current projects at Full Story, particularly in AI integration. Claire offers valuable insights for women in tech and shares her perspective on the future of AI in the industry.