The B2B Tech Founders Lounge is a daily podcast, where we bring you incredible founder stories from the tech world, sharing the smartest strategies for scaling in today's rapidly evolving landscape. If you're an experienced business leader in the tech or SaaS industry, gearing up for the next phase of massive growth, you're just like our audience. We cater to unconventional thinkers like you, ready to take their ventures to new heights. We're on the lookout for outstanding podcast guests, an ...
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31 - Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Through AI-Driven Insights with Humantelligence's Juan Betancourt
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO of Humantelligence, Juan Betancourt. Juan explores the intersection of AI and human collaboration in HR tech. Juan shares his journey from corporate roles to founding Humantelligence, a company that uses AI to enhance workplace communication and productivity through psychometric assessments. The disc…
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30 - Navigating the Hype Cycles and Finding Success in Tech Startups with Guidewire's Gal Josefsberg
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the VP of Product and Operations at Guidewire, Gal Josefsberg. Gal's journey into the tech world began unexpectedly. Initially pursuing a career in accounting, he discovered his passion for computers and coding during his college years. His first computer, a Texas Instruments 4K four plus, ignited his intere…
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29 - A Revolutionary System for Field Work Quality Assurance and Safety Management with Cumulus Digital Systems' Matthew Kleiman
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Co-Founder and CEO of Cumulus Digital Systems, Matthew Kleiman. Matthew's career began in aerospace, where he developed a keen understanding of systems thinking and risk mitigation. His transition to the tech space was significantly influenced by the Deepwater Horizon accident in 2010, which underscored …
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28 - Redefining Sales with AI: A Practical Guide to Excelling in Sales with Kickscale's Gerald Zankl
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO and Co-founder of Kickscale, Gerald Zankl. Gerald's journey into sales began at a young age, working at his father's petrol station in the Austrian countryside. This early exposure to customer interactions laid the foundation for his sales skills. Later, Gerald joined a tech startup in the video stre…
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27 - The Most Important Strategies in Bootstrapping a SaaS Business with Walls.io's Michael Kamleitner
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Founder and CEO of Walls.io, Michael Kamleitner. Michael's journey into the social media marketing and tech space began with his background as a software developer. Michael's technical expertise allowed him to see the potential of social media platforms like Facebook, which inspired him to start building…
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26 - Navigating the Tech World: Redefining AI Solutions and Client Relationships with Ken Pomella
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Business Consultant, Ken Pomella. Ken's journey took him through various roles in corporate America, where he gained a wealth of experience. However, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to branch out and start his own company, RevStar Consulting. The key takeaway is to leverage your corporate experience t…
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25 - The Ultimate Guide to Navigating the Startup Fundraising Landscape with Foundersuite's Nathan Beckord
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO of Foundersuite, Nathan Beckord. Nathan's journey is a testament to the evolution of the capital-raising process. With a background in investment banking and a stint at Venture Archetypes, Nathan recognized the need for a more streamlined approach to fundraising. This realization led to the creation …
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24 - Unleashing the Power of SEO: Transforming Traffic into Conversions with Entail AI's Tom Amitay
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Co-Founder and CEO of Entail AI, Tom Amitay. Tom's journey into the tech world is as unique as it is inspiring. With a desire to blend his passion for surfing with a dog-friendly work environment, he found his calling in the bustling tech scene of Israel. His early forays into SEO began with marketing an…
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23 – Bridging Communication Gaps Between Digital Marketing and Web Development with Webvizio’s Dan Ponomarenko
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO of Webvizio, Dan Ponomarenko. Dan's foray into the tech world was a natural progression from his background in marketing. He noticed a persistent communication gap between digital marketing managers and web developers, which led to inefficiencies and misunderstandings. This realization sparked the id…
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22 - The Impact of Purpose in Transforming Entrepreneurship with Simplero's Calvin Correli
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Founder and CEO of Simplero, Calvin Correli. Calvin's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring. Calvin opened up about the inception of Simplero, which emerged from a blend of his entrepreneurial experiences and a profound inner journey. He spoke candidly about the significance of understand…
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21 – Revolutionizing Sales Performance with Gamification and AI with Visdum’s Sameer Sinha
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Co-Founder of Visdum, Sameer Sinha. Sameer's story begins in the corridors of Oracle, where he served in a role that significantly contributed to the company's performance. It was a pivotal moment at Oracle that sparked a realization in Sameer: he wanted to make a more substantial impact. This epiphany p…
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20 – Empowering Startups with Subscription Management Solutions with saaslogic’s Rao Chejarla
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Founder and CEO of saaslogic, Rao Chejarla Rao's path into the tech space is a testament to the power of a strong technical foundation. With an education in computer engineering, he cut his teeth in software development, ascending the ranks from developer to team leader, and eventually to product builder…
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19 – Turning Adversity into Opportunity in the Digital Marketing Space with Maple Tree Marketing’s Roger Littlepage
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Founder and CEO of Maple Tree Marketing, Roger Littlepage. Roger's career trajectory is anything but ordinary. With a background in hospitality, he found himself at the forefront of digital marketing during some of the most challenging economic times. His tenure at Booking.com during the 2008 crisis and …
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18 – Redefining the Future of Outsourcing in the Tech Industry with Outforce’s Sean Languedoc
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Founder and CEO of Outforce, Sean Languedoc. Sean is a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of founding five companies, navigating the tumultuous waters of success and failure with a business-focused mindset. His expertise lies in building, financing, and revitalizing companies, a skill set that has…
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17 – Revolutionizing Software Development for Non-Technical Entrepreneurs with Cloudburst’s Colin Hirdman
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Co-Founder of Cloudburst, Colin Hirdman. Colin's story is far from typical. With a degree in criminal justice, he was an unlikely candidate for tech entrepreneurship. Yet, just a week after college, he found himself diving headfirst into business ownership. His first venture was a marketing communication…
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16 – Redefining Software Engineering Partnerships for the Future with HackTech’s Hakob Sharabkhanyan
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO and Founder of HackTech, Hakob Sharabkhanyan. Hakob's journey into the tech space is a testament to the power of passion and determination. From a young age, he was captivated by technology, a fascination that naturally led him to pursue a career in software engineering. However, it was his time at u…
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15 – Empowering Tech Startups to Enhance User Experience and Drive Conversions with LunarLab’s Elizabeth Anderson and Kelli Lucas
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO, Co-Founder, and Chief Design Officer of LunarLab, Elizabeth Anderson, and Kelli Lucas. Elizabeth's path to UX was serendipitous. With a background in graphic design, she found herself in a role that required her to take on UX and UI responsibilities after her company laid off their specialized team.…
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14 – The Importance of Practical AI Integration and Human Involvement in Technology with Trinsic Technologies’ Art Powell
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Founder of Trinsic Technologies, Art Powell. Art's story begins in the realm of insurance sales, a field where he enjoyed early success. However, his true passion was ignited when his wife gifted him a computer in the early '90s. This seemingly simple act set Art on a path that would lead him to leave hi…
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13 – Navigating Innovative Approaches to the Future of B2B SaaS Marketing with iExcel’s Chris Rodriguez
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO of iExcel, Chris Rodriguez. Chris's story is a symphony of unexpected turns, starting as a music major and then orchestrating his way into the digital marketing arena. His early days in the music industry during the 2000s were marked by hands-on community management and email marketing, setting the s…
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12 – Unleashing the Power of Video: A B2B Marketing Revolution with CLEAVER Creative’s Chris Weiher
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Owner and ECD of CLEAVER Creative, Chris Weiher. Chris began by recounting the early days of CLEAVER Creative, where animation and explainer videos were the bread and butter of their services. But as the market matured, so did the needs of companies. It became clear that a one-off video was not enough. B…
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11 – Unlocking Opportunities: The Role of AI and Automation in Creating Growth with VezTek’s Sani Abdul-Jabbar
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO of VezTek, Sani Abdul-Jabbar. Sani recounted a pivotal moment that occurred during a chat with his grandmother. She inquired about the real-world impact of his work in corporate process optimization, particularly on employees' livelihoods. This probing question sparked a profound reflection within Sa…
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10 – Unleashing the Power of Pro Valet: Transforming Small Business Operations with Pro Valet’ Peter Wasmer
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO and Founder of Pro Valet, Peter Wasmer. Peter's journey into entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in his family history. His father, an immigrant from Cuba, embodied the American dream, overcoming language barriers and educational challenges to build a successful business in equipment leasing. Growing u…
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9 – Securing Healthcare: Addressing Device Hacking Risks via Cybersecurity with Blue Goat Cyber’s Christian Espinosa
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Founder of Blue Goat Cyber, Christian Espinosa. Christian's path to becoming a cybersecurity expert was anything but ordinary. His chaotic upbringing instilled in him a yearning for stability and safety, a pursuit that initially led him to the military. However, it was this very desire for security that …
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8 – Integrating Tradition and Innovation in Digital Transformation Projects with SehgalNotes’s Sanjay Sehgal
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with Founder and CEO, Sanjay Sehgal. Sanjay's entry into the IoT space was serendipitous, a happy accident that led him down a path of innovation and leadership. He shared the pivotal moments that shaped his career, moments of self-discovery where he recognized his capabilities and gained the confidence to push f…
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7 – Revolutionizing Technology Support: The Proactive Approach with SD Tech’s Shane Mishler
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the COO and Vice President of SD Tech, Shane Mishler. Shane's interest in the Internet of Things (IoT) space was sparked by his passion for video gaming. He started gaming at a young age and eventually became involved in competitive gaming. As he got older, he began learning about computers and how they work…
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6 – Redefining Tech Recruitment with Anti-Bias Talent Management with Gaggle Social’s Jared Tang
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO and Co-Founder of Gaggle Social, Jared Tang. Jared's journey into the tech space is an interesting one. He began his career studying advertising promotions in New York, where he developed a passion for business and entrepreneurship. His career path led him to technology recruitment, a field he found …
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5 – From Beta to Breakthrough: Funnelytics’ Pivotal Journey for Product-Market Fit with Funnelytics’ Mikael Dia
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO of Funnelytics, Mikael Dia. Mikael Dia is not just a tech founder, but a seasoned digital marketer with over a decade of experience in converting strangers into customers. He started his journey in 2015 with a marketing agency where he built marketing funnels for clients. However, he faced a signific…
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4 – Unleashing the Power of Consistency: A Masterclass in Marketing and Branding with Mavens & Moguls’ Paige Arnof-Fenn
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Founder and CEO of Mavens & Moguls, Paige Arnof-Fenn. Paige's journey began in the corporate world, working with two of the best consumer products companies globally, Procter and Gamble and Coca-Cola. These experiences provided her with a strong foundation in marketing and branding. She learned the basic…
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3 – Tech Talk: Solving Before Coding & Embracing Change with Fearless Founders with Brian Childress
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the Principal Technical Advisor, Software Architect, and Fractional CTO, Brian Childress. Brian's journey into technology is a fascinating one, starting in graduate school and spanning over 12 years of developing skills in software development. His experience spans various industries, including healthcare, f…
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2 – Fueling Business Growth Through Charitable Giving and Smart Savings with PayProundly’s Jeff Maine
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Your host, Liudmila Kiseleva, talks with the CEO and President of PayProundly, Jeff Maine. Jeff's journey in the payments business started in the late 90s after finishing school with a finance degree. Encouraged by his father, he followed his entrepreneurial spirit and started his first payment processing company. Over the years, he has had differe…
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1 – Exploring the Unique Journeys of Unconventional Thinkers in the B2B Tech World with Rampiq’s Liudmila Kiseleva
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In this inaugural episode of B2B Tech Founders Lounge, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence speaks with Liudmila Kiseleva, the creator of the show and Founder and CEO of Rampiq. The Rampiq team is made up of over 20 uber-talented digital marketing consultants specializing in PPC, SEO, content marketing, and analytics. Rampiq's award-winning SEO department…
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