Episodes

July 24, 2024

Digital Transformation and Product Management Compilation

In this compilation episode of the Tech Leaders Playbook, the conversation revolves around the benefits and challenges of digital transformation and product management. The key themes include the impact of digital transformat...

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July 11, 2024

The Future of Business Travel with Sarosh Waghmar

Sarosh Waghmar, the founder of Spotnana, shares his origin story and the journey of building a travel as a service platform. He started as a consultant and became obsessed with frequent flyer miles, which led him to launch a ...

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July 4, 2024

Why Culture is the Key to Digital Transformation with Chris Dowell

Chris Dowell, an award-winning digital transformation executive, discusses the importance and urgency of digital transformation in organizations. He emphasizes that digital transformation is not just about technology, but abo...

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June 26, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Product Management with Eugene Cherny

In this episode of the Tech Leader’s Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan interviews Eugene Cherny, an experienced product executive. They discuss Eugene's journey from engineering to product management, the challenges of product manag...

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June 20, 2024

Risks, Rewards, and Revolutionizing Your Career with Matt Higgins

Matt Higgins, author of Burn the Boats, shares his journey from a high school dropout to a successful entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of taking risks and burning the boats, eliminating retreat as a way to fully com...

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June 12, 2024

Mastering Sales with TED Speaker Gail Kasper

In this episode, Avetis Antaplyan interviews Gail Casper, a two-time TED speaker and sales expert. They discuss Gail's journey in sales, the importance of customization in sales training, and the challenges of selling in diff...

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June 7, 2024

Cybersecurity and AI: Keep Your Business Secured w/ Christian Espinosa

Christian Espinosa, a cybersecurity expert and founder of Blue Goat Cyber, shares his journey from a challenging childhood to building successful cybersecurity companies. He emphasizes the importance of leadership skills and ...

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May 29, 2024

Why Energy is Your Most Valuable Asset w/ Christopher Dedeyan

Christopher Dedeyan, a professional speaker and peak performance coach, shares his journey of overcoming dyslexia and ADHD to become a successful entrepreneur and speaker. He emphasizes the importance of energy in all aspects...

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May 22, 2024

Head of Strategy At AirBnB

Chip Conley, a visionary leader in the hospitality industry, shares his journey from founding a boutique hotel company to redefining the guest experience at Airbnb. He then discusses his transition to creating the Modern Elde...

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May 17, 2024

Leadership, Communication, and Growth w/ Emily Sander

Emily Sander shares her journey from being a C-suite executive to becoming an ICF certified leadership coach. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability and agility in leadership, as well as the need to let go of perfectio...

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May 8, 2024

Top Takeaways From Leadership Experts With Avetis Antaplyan

AI is here to make people more efficient, not replace them. Leadership is leadership, regardless of industry. Motivating intrinsically motivated people is more effective than trying to motivate unmotivated people. Entrepreneu...

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April 24, 2024

Building a Culture of Innovation with Avetis Antaplyan

Building a culture of innovation requires hiring innovative people, allocating time for innovation, and celebrating failure. Innovation is different from creativity, as it involves forward thinking and pushing boundaries. Bal...

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April 17, 2024

Crafting Precision in Conversation: Learn from Communication Guru Chr…

Chris Fenning, a renowned author and communication expert, shares his journey from being an aerospace engineer to becoming a communications instructor and trainer. He discusses the gap he noticed in communication advice, part...

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April 10, 2024

Navigating Business with a Fighter Pilot’s Precision: Insights from C…

In this episode, Avetis Antaplyan interviews Christian Boucousis, a former fighter pilot and founder of Afterburner. Christian Boucousis shares his journey from childhood dream to becoming a fighter pilot and how he transitio...

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April 4, 2024

From Dirty Data to Data-Savvy: Insights from Kevins Marcus & Hanegan

Join us in this compelling compilation episode where Kevin Marcus and Kevin Hanegan unravel the complexities of the modern data landscape. Kevin Marcus takes us through the challenges and implications of dirty data in busines...

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March 28, 2024

AI Evolution: From Data Perspectives to Future Jobs with Kevin Marcus…

Dive into the depths of Artificial Intelligence with Kevin Marcus and Cormac Twomey in this enlightening compilation episode. Kevin Marcus, a pioneer in the tech industry, shares his insights on how AI's inception has revolut...

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March 27, 2024

The Episode Every Burnt-Out Tech Leader Must Hear: Holly Jean Jackson…

Dive into a riveting conversation on The Tech Leader's Playbook, where technology meets transformative leadership and self-improvement. Today's guest, Holly Jean Jackson, shares an electrifying journey from the realms of tech...

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March 20, 2024

The Truth Behind Silicon Valley With Mike Trigg

In this enlightening episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Mike Trigg, a Silicon Valley veteran, entrepreneur, and angel investor, to dive deep into the dynamics of tech leadership, the evolut...

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Feb. 26, 2024

The Promise and Perils of AI with Alexander De Ridder and Craig Sixta

In this thought-provoking compilation episode, we explore the multifaceted world of Artificial Intelligence through the insights of two distinguished guests. Alexander De Ridder, a visionary in AI technology, delves into the ...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Champion Mindsets: A Crossover of NBA and NFL Leadership Insights

In this special compilation episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, we delve into the dynamic world of sports leadership, featuring insights from two trailblazers: Rex Kalamian, esteemed assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons...

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Jan. 25, 2024

Building Multi-Million Dollar Ventures With Chaz Wolfe

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Tech Leader’s Playbook. In this episode, our host, Avetis Antaplyan, delves into the mind of a serial entrepreneur and investor, Chaz Wolfe, who has successfully ventured into di...

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Jan. 17, 2024

Breaking Barriers in Leadership and Sports with Dr. Jen Welter

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, host Avetis Antaplyan has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Jen Welter, the first female coach in the NFL and a trailblazer in sports and leadership. Jen shares insights from h...

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Dec. 21, 2023

Strategic Decision-Making in Tech With Brian Childress

Join host Avetis Antaplyan in an insightful episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, featuring tech advisor and strategist Brian Childress. With a strong background in software engineering, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, B...

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Dec. 15, 2023

Building Inclusive Workspaces With Loren Rosario - Maldonado

In this insightful episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, host Avetis Antaplyan engages with Loren Rosario-Maldonado, a global HR expert and a champion of leadership optimization and cultural intelligence. Loren shares her va...

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