In this episode, Aleks Krylov shares how a frustrating search to repair a simple 20-foot gutter led him to uncover a much bigger problem in the home-service industry. After dealing with unreliable contractors, poor communication, and overpriced estimates, Aleks saw an opportunity to bring transparency, professionalism, and modern technology into a space that desperately needed change. He discusses the journey of building Stern, the lessons learned in the first 1.5 years, and how customer trust can become a true competitive advantage.

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In this episode of DesignWave, we sit down with Gary Pageau, a marketing communications expert whose career journey is a powerful example of reinvention and adaptability.

After 25 years in the non-profit world, Gary made a bold shift into entrepreneurship, building a marketing communications business and later creating the Dead Pixels Society, a niche community in the imaging space. We explore what it really takes to start over after a long career, how to find opportunity in specialized industries, and what lessons carry across every stage of business and communication.

Gary also shares insights from working with international companies, building trust across markets, and developing sustainable growth in evolving industries. At the heart of the conversation is a deeper theme: how experience, curiosity, and adaptability can open the door to entirely new chapters.

This is a thoughtful conversation on reinvention, purpose, and building meaningful work later in your career.

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In this episode of DesignWave, we sit down with Teddy Bloom, the creator of Ride4Rights, a powerful cross-country journey from San Francisco to Washington DC in support of free speech, justice, education, and unity.

What started as money saved for a first home became a mission fueled by conviction. Teddy shares what inspired him to trade comfort for purpose and how he pushed through hailstorms, brutal heat, injuries, broken equipment, flat tires, and more than 3,000 miles of uncertainty.

We talk about resilience, sacrifice, and the mindset required to keep moving when everything tells you to stop. Teddy also reflects on the people he met along the way, what the road taught him about community, and how standing for something bigger than yourself can transform your life.

This is an inspiring conversation about courage, endurance, and what it truly means to live your values through action.

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In this episode of DesignWave, we sit down with Dr. Angela Mulrooney to explore one of the biggest questions facing professionals today: how do you stay relevant in the age of AI?

After building and selling five companies across four industries, Angela found herself confronting the same reality many leaders now face when expertise becomes widely accessible, what still makes you valuable? That question led her to develop the concept of Identity Architecture: the connection between lived experience, judgment, trust, and the unique value no technology can replicate.

We discuss why traditional expertise is being commoditized, how professionals can avoid becoming replaceable, and why personal branding must evolve beyond surface-level visibility. Angela also shares how leaders can identify their true niche of genius, build credibility, and create influence that feels authentic and sustainable.

This is a powerful conversation for entrepreneurs, executives, and experts navigating relevance, leadership, and positioning in a rapidly changing world.

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In this episode of DesignWave, we sit down with Savio P. Clemente, a leadership specialist who works with healthcare organizations and executive teams navigating the critical phase after disruption when urgency fades, but expectations remain high.

With insights drawn from over 2,000 leadership interviews and his own lived experience of rebuilding life after cancer twice, Savio brings a grounded, practical perspective on what it really takes to lead under pressure. We explore decision fatigue, clarity, performance, and how leaders can turn stress into structure instead of burnout.

This conversation goes beyond theory, offering real frameworks and lived wisdom for staying sharp, reducing overwhelm, and leading with clarity when it matters most.

If you’re a leader, operator, or decision-maker navigating complexity, this episode will help you think more clearly and lead more effectively.

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In this episode, we sit down with Awais Ul Haq, a founder whose journey spans civil engineering, physics teaching, edtech, and legal tech innovation. From leaving a traditional engineering role due to corruption concerns to teaching physics, working unpaid in early startups, and eventually building and scaling a tutoring platform to six figures, Awais’s path is anything but conventional.

He shares how setbacks, including being scammed while building an LMS—became turning points that led him to rebuild, hire a team, and scale a software solution to 300 schools in just one year. Now, he helps legal tech founders navigate AI, automation, workflow design, and the critical decision between off-the-shelf SaaS and custom-built systems.

This conversation dives into resilience, product building in high-stakes environments, and what it really takes to turn failure into scalable success in tech.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jason Remillard, Founder, President, and CEO of Data443, to explore how the future of cybersecurity is being reshaped at the intersection of AI, big data, and machine learning.

With over three decades of global experience helping Fortune 500 companies like Deutsche Bank, IBM, TD Bank, and Merrill Lynch secure their most sensitive systems, Jason brings a rare, real-world perspective on what it truly takes to protect data at scale in an increasingly complex digital world.

We dive into his journey building and scaling Data443, the strategic acquisitions powering its growth, and how technologies like threat intelligence and external attack surface management are redefining modern cyber defense. Jason also breaks down the evolving risks businesses face today and what leaders must do to stay ahead.

If you’re interested in cybersecurity, AI innovation, data protection, or the future of digital trust, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode of DesignWave, we sit down with Cullen Stack, a faith-driven entrepreneur and narrative architect who helps business owners move beyond surface-level success into deep alignment and clarity.

After experiencing the highs of significant business revenue and the instability that comes from misalignment, Cullen shifted his focus from chasing opportunity to building structure, identity, and long-term vision rooted in truth. In this conversation, we explore what it really means to build a business that reflects who you are not just what you can achieve.

We talk about alignment, leadership, distraction, decision-making, and why success without clarity often leads to chaos. Cullen also shares how entrepreneurs can reposition themselves, regain control, and build businesses that create both impact and legacy.

This is a powerful conversation for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or successful on paper but unfulfilled in reality.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Nessim Btesh, Founder & CEO of Agent UI, to explore how AI is transforming the way teams build, automate, and operate without needing engineers.

From teaching himself to code at just 11 years old to working with companies like PayPal, Nessim has been on a mission to simplify how businesses create internal tools and workflows. Through Agent UI, he’s helping teams move faster by turning complex processes into simple, AI-powered systems that anyone can build and use.

We dive into the real-world applications of AI beyond the hype, the biggest challenges organizations face when adopting automation, and how no-code + AI is unlocking a new era of productivity. Nessim also shares insights from his role contributing to national AI strategy, and what the future of work will look like as AI becomes more embedded in everyday operations.

If you’re a founder, operator, or simply curious about how AI can actually improve the way you work this episode is packed with practical insights and forward-thinking ideas.

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n this episode, we sit down with Gregory Lind software developer, entrepreneur, and long-time advocate for open-source innovation. With over 20 years of experience building startups across multiple countries and leading complex software systems for NGOs and government agencies, Greg brings a rare depth of insight into how modern software is truly built.

We explore his journey from early web development in Portland to co-founding companies like Humanitec and Buildly, and how his work has helped shape scalable, open, and reusable software architecture for enterprises. Greg also breaks down the evolving role of AI in software development, what most teams misunderstand about modern infrastructure, and why transparency and collaboration are essential for the future of tech.

From Kubernetes and microservices to AI-driven development and open-source governance, this conversation is packed with practical insights for engineers, founders, and tech leaders alike. Greg also shares lessons from decades of building, scaling, and teaching teams how to think differently about software design and system architecture.

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