Tech Collector Podcast
Welcome to the Tech Collector Podcast, your front-row seat to the minds shaping tomorrow! Join us as we dive deep into conversations with the masterminds of technology—the leaders, developers, and visionaries tirelessly forging our future. Discover the personal journeys of these innovators, learn about the present tech happenings at their companies, and get an exclusive glimpse into the groundbreaking advancements they’re spearheading. Learn about the products, features, companies, processes, and people that have built the past and continue to blaze the trail into tech’s frontier. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation shaping our future!
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Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
In this conversation, Gabe Gunderson shares his journey from a curious child dismantling machinery to becoming a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of IZeni. He discusses the importance of curiosity in technology, the influence of his family's entrepreneurial spirit, and the challenges faced in the startup world. Gabe emphasizes the significance of understanding market needs and avoiding common pitfalls in building successful startups. In this conversation, Gabe shares his journey through the startup ecosystem, discussing his experiences with IZENi, Previ, and the unique tech stack they employ. He emphasizes the importance of community building, the challenges of transitioning between ventures, and the significance of fostering a positive developer culture.
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
In this episode of the Tech Collector Podcast, Ryan Nelson shares his journey from a non-technical background to becoming a CTO of multiple startups. He discusses his early experiences in tech, the challenges he faced, and the lessons learned along the way. Ryan emphasizes the importance of simplifying technology for users, the impact of his MBA on his career, and the strategies he employed to successfully build and sell startups like Grow and Solo. In this conversation, the speaker reflects on their journey as a CTO, discussing the evolution of their role, the importance of hiring passionate individuals, and the lessons learned from navigating various startups. They emphasize the need for adaptability in leadership, the significance of coding skills, and the value of taking risks in one's career. The speaker also shares insights on what to look for in a startup and the importance of personal growth and responsibility in achieving success.
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
In this episode, Ryan Holdaway shares his journey from a non-traditional background in music to becoming a successful engineering leader. He discusses his early experiences with coding, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges of transitioning from a technical role to leadership. Ryan reflects on his time at Lambda School, where he helped students transition into tech roles, and his experience at Shop Genie, where he built a team from scratch.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
In this episode of the Tech Collector Podcast, Tod Hansmann shares his extensive journey through the tech industry, from his early experiences with programming to his current role. He discusses the evolution of technology, the impact of the dot-com bubble, and the importance of leadership and management in tech. Tod emphasizes the need for advanced individual contributors to bridge the gap between technical and business needs, and he shares insights on hiring practices and the future of AI in software development. His passion for mentoring and investing in people shines through as he reflects on his career and future aspirations in the open-source community.
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
In this episode of the Tech Collector podcast, hosts Nick and Jeff interview Jowanza Joseph, founder and CEO of Parakeet. They discuss Jowanza's journey into technology, his educational background, and the challenges he faced transitioning from an individual contributor to a management role. Jowanza shares insights on the importance of understanding computer science fundamentals, the impact of early career experiences, and the balance between technical skills and management responsibilities. The conversation highlights the significance of staying relevant in the fast-paced tech industry and the ongoing challenges of effective team management.
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
In this conversation, Clint Berry shares his journey from a young tech enthusiast to the CTO of Weave and now the CEO of Kolla. He discusses his early experiences with technology, the challenges of scaling a startup, and the transition from a technical role to leadership. Clint reflects on the IPO experience of Weave, his motivations for founding Kolla, and his commitment to building a supportive community for engineers through his nonprofit, Forge Utah. He concludes with valuable advice for aspiring engineers and founders.
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Welcome Nick Humrich as the new co-host to the podcast!
Nick has been an engineering leader at Amazon, Lendio, Hivewire, Canopy, etc. He brings a deep technical background, and we couldn't be more excited to have him join Jeff Handy as they continue to interview great tech leaders creating the future.
With this change, we are also rebranding as the Tech Collector Podcast. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Cahlan Sharp discusses his background and early interest in technology. He talks about his experience starting and scaling DevMountain, a coding bootcamp, and the challenges of running an education startup. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of setting boundaries and finding a balance between work and personal life. So pumped to have him on the podcast!
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Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Sweater is a company changing the way VC is done and Jaron Jones is the tech leader making it happen. Drawing on his experiences running Vivint's Innovation Lab and Amazon, he talks about his career leading out tech at some amazing companies.
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Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Brendon Beebe, CTO at Luminous and previous CTO at ForeUp Golf, shares his journey from creating Schedule Snatcher to his experiences at various startups and the acquisition of ForeUp. He discusses the challenges, successes, and lessons learned, as well as his current role at Luminous and the future of the company.
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