In this episode,  we were joined by Zaneta Kelsey, co-founder and CEO of Access Mode - a values-driven organization that focuses on high-touch mentoring to remove barriers to successful startups for black, Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Indigenous tech founders.

Zaneta has a rich history in the tech industry, both as an entrepreneur and as a leader at companies like Arrow Electronics. 

We spoke about how Zaneta got started in the tech industry, her introduction to the Colorado tech industry, how her values and priorities have shifted throughout her career and her leadership philosophy.

Don't miss out on this amazing dialogue! Enjoy the enriching discussion with Zaneta Kelsey, exclusively on Colorado Voices on Tech!

In this episode, we continue our conversation with John Street, the visionary CEO of Pax8. Part two explores John's entrepreneurial journey, from the inception of Pax8 to his strategies for navigating risk and reward. Gain insights into his unique philosophy on talent and team culture.

If you missed the first episode, where we delved into John's passion for innovation and emerging technologies, catch up now to fully appreciate the insightful sequel. Don't miss out on this amazing dialogue! Enjoy the enriching discussion with John Street, exclusively on Colorado Voices on Tech!

On this episode, we welcome John Street, the CEO and Founder of Pax8, a significant player in the cloud commerce marketplace. Our conversation was so insightful that we've split it into two parts for you!

Join us as we explore John's entrepreneurial journey, fueled by his passion for innovation and his pursuit of opportunities in emerging technologies. With a strong track record, John has launched several successful businesses, including four that made it to the Inc. 500 list. In 2022, he was recognized as the CEO of the Year by ColoradoBiz Magazine, and he currently serves on the Board of the Institute for Cultural Evolution.

During our discussion, John shares his unique approach to business, leadership style, and valuable insights on market gaps and risk assessment. We hope you'll find this conversation as informative and inspiring as we did!

​​On this episode, we were joined by Sevrin Huff, VP of Software Engineering and Head of Dish Grand Central.

Sevrin and her team are responsible for DISH's software delivery and digital strategy implementation. She has been an IT Executive Leader in Colorado for several years and has had a focus on the telecommunication industry for over two decades. She started her career at Accenture after graduating with a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.

Tune in to learn more about the rollout of 5G and the future of telecommunications.

In this episode where we are joined by Neil Morris, Global Head of Information Technology for Maxar Technologies. Prior to joining Maxar, Neil was the technology architect at ADT Security Services. He has deep experience in digital transformation, user experience, business process engineering, and software development.

Neil shared a little bit about his leadership journey and how he maintains a competitive edge in the industry.

Join us on this episode as we have a special guest, Chris Herringshaw, who holds the esteemed position of Chief Technology Officer at Janus Henderson Investors.

With a wide range of responsibilities encompassing the entire technology program, Chris is an esteemed member of both the Janus Henderson Executive Committee and the Janus Henderson Foundation Board.

Tune in to learn more about the important role technology plays in the finance and investment industry, and how Janus Henderson uses data to achieve risk-adjusted returns for their clients, giving them a competitive advantage for customer experience and marketing. 

We spoke with Josh Hollin – Vice President of Engineering at AMP Robotics. With nearly 30 years of operations, engineering and technology experience Josh is a leader in technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions.

In this episode, Josh shares his perspective on how data and technology changed the way we approach recycling and how artificial intelligence will affect the future of robotics. 

"If you keep an eye on three components of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: autonomy, mobility, and the ability to perceive or percept, whether it's language or visual, these are things that are really going to change the industry and the way we think about robots." 

In this episode, we spoke with Helen Young Hayes – founder and CEO of ActivateWork and a leading force in Colorado’s Inclusive Economy Initiative. With an impressive portfolio of titles, Hayes started the organization in 2016 to help connect underrepresented populations with full-time, full-benefit careers in their communities.

Helen shares her approach to connecting diverse, qualified talent to leading employers in the Colorado tech community – not only to advance economic and professional success but to transform lives through learning the mastery of new habits, mindsets, and disciplines.

In this episode, we spoke with Alice Jackson - Senior Vice President of System Strategy and Chief Planning Officer for Xcel Energy.

Alice leads the company’s integrated system planning organization to help meet the company’s vision to deliver net-zero energy by 2050, something we enjoyed learning more about during our conversation. 

Alice shares her tips for balancing priorities while navigating a career and her thoughts on the future of women in tech.

In this episode, we spoke with Justin Ging of Atom Computing about how quantum computing will make a huge difference in areas like climate change, biotech, and cybersecurity — and why this technology is a game-changer.

Justin shares why we don’t necessarily need to understand how quantum computing works to learn how it will impact our world.

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As promised, click here for more information on Justin's favorite book of 2022 - The Power of Moments by Dan Heath.

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