Category: Podcast

  • Travis Bradburn on Reentering the Job Market after 40 Years – IT in the D 559

    Travis Bradburn on Reentering the Job Market after 40 Years – IT in the D 559

    After 40 years, Travis Bradburn is back on the job market. We hear about what he’s done, what he’s looking for, and what challenges he’s encountered. This one gets to the heart of what our IT in the D networking events are about.

  • Jason David of Gym Force on Startup Funding and Growth – IT in the D 558

    Jason David of Gym Force on Startup Funding and Growth – IT in the D 558

    Bob and Randy caught up with returning guest Jason David of Gym Force, a platform that helps independent gyms with member acquisition, retention, and upselling — solving problems Jason ran into as a former CrossFit gym owner. The conversation covered how AI has accelerated his build, the realities of startup funding versus traditional business valuations,…

  • Josh McDonald and Robotic Mowers – IT in the D 557

    Josh McDonald and Robotic Mowers – IT in the D 557

    Bob and Randy took a break from AI conversations. This week the guest is Josh McDonald, Regional Sales and Business Development Manager of RC Mowers. He talks all about remote-operated and autonomous robotic mowers. These mowers are used for safety and efficiency. Have you ever seen a remote-operated mower trim along the highway? Check out…

  • Zander Van Gogh on Travel, AI, and Reinvention – IT in the D 556

    Zander Van Gogh on Travel, AI, and Reinvention – IT in the D 556

    Zander Van Gogh, founder and CEO of No Translation, joins Bob and Randy to discuss his leap from a seven-year career at LinkedIn into entrepreneurship, sparked by a year spent traveling to 50 countries in a year. The conversation covers how Xander used AI tools to plan travel, learn languages, and build a global network,…

  • Paula Macpherson on Velocity, Michigan Inventors Summit – IT in the D 555

    Paula Macpherson on Velocity, Michigan Inventors Summit – IT in the D 555

    This week, Paula Macpherson joined us to talk about two things: First, she is the executive director of Velocity. Velocity is one of the Michigan SmartZones, and is a business incubator, accelerator, and coworking space in Sterling Heights, MI. They provide grant support, guidance from entrepreneurs, and monthly events for new startup business owners. Second,…

  • Andy Saldaña on AI in Small and Mid-Size Manufacturing – IT in the D 554

    Andy Saldaña on AI in Small and Mid-Size Manufacturing – IT in the D 554

    It’s the 13th anniversary of IT in the D! Andy Saldaña, founder and CEO of Denovo Studios, is this week’s guest. He here to discuss the use of AI at small and mid-size manufacturers. First, we talk about the what the businesses lack—usually it’s the time, money, and/or expertise required to build or refine their…