Technology & Software
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Preston Zeller (Zellerhaus)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker sits down with Preston Zeller, founder of Zellerhaus and a technology operator, entrepreneur, and creative, to explore the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and personal calling. The conversation centers on how emerging technology is reshaping business models while challenging individuals to align their work with deeper purpose and ownership. What
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Satya Srighakolapu (Cogni Forge Global)
In this episode, host Steven Bunker speaks with Satya Srighakolapu, founder of Cogni Forge Global, about building a data advisory and consulting company focused on modern data platforms and AI-driven solutions. The conversation explores Satya’s journey from corporate IT leadership to entrepreneurship, and the challenges of scaling a services-based business in a competitive, fast-evolving industry.
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Leo Castaneda (Think AES)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker sits down with Leo Castaneda, CEO of Think AES, to explore his journey from humble beginnings to leading a company in the biotech and engineering space, with a focus on innovation, persistence, and building solutions that serve complex industries. What You’ll Learn: Leo Castaneda’s story highlights the power of
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Ali Fakih (AIAEC)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Ali Fakih, founder and CEO of AIAEC, a civil engineer turned tech entrepreneur, about building AI-driven solutions for the construction and permitting industry and the journey of transitioning from technical expertise to business leadership. What You’ll Learn Ali Fakih’s journey highlights the power of combining deep industry
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Mallory Palisch (Craft Education System)
In this episode, host Steven Bunker sits down with Mallory Palisch, president of Craft Education and a serial entrepreneur in the social impact space, to discuss the power of earn-and-learn pathways and the need to better connect education with real-world work experience. Their conversation centers on rethinking higher education, workforce development, and how apprenticeship-based models
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Shar Broumand (Zero Hiring)
In this episode, host Steven Bunker speaks with Shar, CEO of Zero Hiring and general partner at Infinity Constellation, about transforming recruitment through AI-enabled services and redefining how businesses approach hiring, talent, and growth. What You’ll Learn Shar emphasizes that the future of recruitment lies in rethinking outdated models and focusing on outcomes rather than
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Dexter Hadley (Canonic Foundation)
In this episode of the Achieve Podcast, host Jessie Warner speaks with Dexter Hadley, physician-scientist and founder of the Canonic Foundation, about building compliant AI systems and rethinking how healthcare data, governance, and trust operate in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. What You’ll Learn: This conversation highlights a fundamentally different approach to innovation—one rooted in
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Ellis Ishee (Black Tie Moving)
In this episode, host Steven Bunker speaks with Ellis, President of Black Tie Moving, about building a customer-centric moving company and scaling through culture, leadership, and innovation. The conversation centers on creating a premium service experience, aligning teams with purpose, and leveraging AI to enhance operations and customer satisfaction. What You’ll Learn Ellis emphasizes that
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Beejal Shah (Launch Ventures)
In this episode, host Taylor Baker speaks with Beejal Shah, President of North America at Launch Ventures, about her journey from software engineering to leading a global product development firm and helping startups and businesses scale through technology. The conversation centers on bridging the gap between engineering and business strategy to drive meaningful growth. What