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Manufacturing Innovations with Tim Burke – IT in the D 530
This week, Bob and Randy were joined by guest Tim Burke from The Burke Group. They discuss Tim’s extensive career history, from his early tech roles to his current consulting work. The conversation covers a variety of topics, including the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in manufacturing, the evolution of IT and cloud technologies,…
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Exploring Missive Email for Teams with CEO Philippe Lehoux – IT in the D 529
In this episode, Bob and Randy are joined by Philippe Lehoux, the CEO of Missive, a shared email inbox tool for small and medium businesses. The discussion dives into the innovative features of Missive, which combines email and internal team chat functionalities into a single powerful platform. Philippe shares the origin story, the vision behind…
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The IT Recruiting Process with Julia Arpag of Aligned Recruitment – IT in the D 528
This week, Bob and Randy are joined by Julia Arpag, the CEO and Founder of Aligned Recruitment. They dive into the nuances of the tech recruitment industry, discussing insights on job searching, the importance of networking, and the impact of AI on resumes. Julie emphasizes the significance of direct networking over traditional job applications and…
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Ecommerce plus Educational Opportunities with Jay Aho of Pet Supplies Plus – IT in the D 527
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…
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Networking with Terry Bean – IT in the D 526
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…
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Next Steps for Gym Force with Jason David of Gym Force and Ayesha Qureshi of Q Line Media – IT in the D 525
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…






