Dynamic Decisions Podcast

Dynamic Decisions Podcast

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Dynamic Decisions Podcast episodes

  • Behave Like Your Mother is in the Room
    Tom Hayes, CEO of Riley Hayes Advertising, shares how his 34-year-old agency thrives by focusing on human empathy over AI automation. He explains why authentic human connections still matter in marketing, even as AI transforms creative production. Hayes breaks down Aristotle's three pillars of persuasion and shows how understanding people hasn't changed, even when the tools have.Learn more:
    • Riley Hayes
    • Follow Tom on LinkedIn
    • CModel Data, Inc.
    • Follow Teasha on LinkedIn
    41 min
  • The Future was Scary in the Past
    Roland Cozzolino didn't just ride the AI wavehe saw it coming two decades ago.

    As CTO and founder of Syntin, this math-degree-wielding maverick spent years in the trenches of high-frequency trading and ad tech at MediaMath, building systems that made real-time decisions at lightning speed.

    His early work in web 2.0? So accurate at predicting what you wanted, it was borderline creepy.Roland isn't chasing the LLM hype. 


    He's laser-focused on AI that decidesnot just chatbots that talk pretty. Think of it like a car that knows to turn left before you even ask. At Syntin, he's building automated, intuitive decision-making systems that don't need hand-holding.


    This is AI for action, not conversation.


    Learn more:

    • Syntin.ai
    • Follow Roland on LinkedIn
    • CModel Data, Inc.
    • Follow Teasha on LinkedIn

    55 min
  • Find your people
    Roseanne Donahue has cracked cybersecurity's biggest hiring challenge at Critical Start. As Chief People Officer, she's developed a three-part scorecard system that eliminates guesswork from talent acquisition.Every bad hire costs 50-200% of their salary plus six months of lost productivity. Yet most companies still rely on gut feelings instead of data-driven decisions.Roseanne reveals her proven framework combining core values assessment, technical skills evaluation, and behavioral analysis. She shares real scenarios where she chose cultural fit over impressive credentials and explains why that approach builds stronger teams.The talent war is intensifying. You can't afford to keep making expensive hiring mistakes that drain team morale and productivity. Roseanne walks through her objective evaluation process using toolsLearn more:
    • Critical Start
    • Follow Roseanne on LinkedIn
    • CModel Data, Inc.
    • Follow Teasha on LinkedIn
    33 min
  • Mission Driven, or Mission Delusional
    When purpose collides with survival, nonprofit leaders face impossible choices. Former congregational rabbi turned consultant Avi Olitzky understands this tension intimately. His journey revealed a heartbreaking truth: organizations doing the most meaningful work often barely hold together, so mission-focused they forget basic survival needsAvi now guides leaders through gut-wrenching decisions that feel like betraying core beliefs. His approach isn't choosing mission over money, but finding honest sustainability while changing the world. Through conflict resolution skills developed in congregational work, he helps organizations honor their purpose while facing financial reality.Learn more:
    • Olitzky Consulting Group
    • Follow Avi on LinkedIn
    • CModel
    • Follow Teasha on LinkedIn
    35 min
  • The Friction No One Talks About
    Michael Goland, Executive VP at Founders Shield, shares how he helps startups scale by building operational scaffolding for growth. The conversation dives into the unique challenge of serving high-growth companies that move fast while providing insurance that requires risk mitigation. Michael explains how his non-insurance background actually helps him understand startup scaling needs, and how market conditions like interest rates affect how clients approach coverage decisions.Learn more:
    • FounderShield
    • Follow Michael on LinkedIn
    • CModel Data, Inc.
    • Follow Teasha on LinkedIn
    33 min
  • You Will Be Breached
    Ever feel like security is always playing catch-up with new tech? Itzik Alvas, co-founder and CEO of Entro Security, is tackling the massive problem of non-human identity security. Itzik explains that these non-human identities (like API keys or service accounts) are often created by developers, scattered everywhere, and largely invisible to security teams. This lack of oversight makes them a prime target for breaches, often being the number one attack vector and the most costly. Entro's platform brings light to this dark area by combining inventory, secrets management, and NH IDR to secure what they discover. It's a huge problem, and Entro is leading the charge in solving it.Learn more:
    • Entro Security
    • Follow Itzik on LinkedIn
    • CModel Data, Inc.
    • Follow Teasha on LinkedIn
    42 min
  • Moving fast—not breaking things
    Moving Fast...

    In this data-informed episode of the #DynamicDecisionsPodcast, host Teasha Cable explores the intersection of revenue operations and cybersecurity with Kathryn Pagoni, MTA, Head of Revenue Operations and Strategy at Orchid Security. 

    As a founding RevOps team member at this identity security disruptor, Pagoni shares how to operationalize go-to-market strategies while navigating an evolving threat landscape where compliance requirements and security risks shift constantly.

    Pagoni's unconventional pathfrom events and hospitality to strategic revenue operations leader across four scaling startupsgives her unique perspective spanning demand generation, digital marketing, channels, and operations. She reveals practical frameworks for decision-making when market forces conflict, drawn from building revenue operations at high-growth security companies.

    The conversation focuses on balancing agility with predictability in cybersecurity operations, particularly for companies in identity and access management where technical complexity meets regulatory demands. Pagoni demonstrates how RevOps professionals can architect scalable systems supporting hyper-growth while maintaining flexibility to pivot as market dynamics evolve.

    Learn more:

    • Orchid Security
    • Follow Kathryn on LinkedIn
    • CModel Data
    • Follow Teasha on LinkedIn


    36 min
  • Ideas Made Real
    Ideas Made RealEver felt connected to something bigger than yourself? That's what we explore with Phil McKinney, whose work quietly shapes how billions connect daily.Behind every seamless stream and effortless call are visionaries like Phil making choices that ripple across lives worldwide. As leader of Cable Labs, he guides an R&D powerhouse where brilliant minds create foundational technology serving half a billion people.Here's what's remarkable: they give it all away. No royalties, no strings attached. It's a model built on pure generosity and collective progress, turning competitors into collaborators for humanity's benefit.When technology just works, when you connect with loved ones across continents without a second thought, that's Phil's legacy in action. Those invisible moments of human connection are powered by his leadership and vision.Learn more:
    • CableLabs
    • Follow Phil on LinkedIn
    • CModel Data
    • Follow Teasha on LinkedIn
    51 min
  • It's a long ways til Tax Day...or is it?

    Daniel Marcous, co-founder and CTO of April (getapril.com), joins host Tisha Cable to discuss the intersection of tax technology, artificial intelligence, and startup leadership.

    In this episode, Daniel shares how April is revolutionizing tax preparation by using AI to automatically translate tax law into code, reducing filing time from 5-9 hours to just 10-20 minutes. He discusses the challenges of building in highly regulated industries, balancing accuracy with speed, and leading engineering teams through the transition from corporate culture to startup execution.

    Key topics include:

    • Using large language models to automate tax compliance
    • Building systems that require NASA-level accuracy at startup speed
    • Decision-making frameworks for limited information environments
    • Navigating regulatory complexity across federal and state jurisdictions
    • Creating transparency and alignment in fast-paced organizations
    • Strategic planning vs. rapid iteration in fintech

      Daniel also takes Tisha's decision-making persona assessment, revealing his approach as a "Counter" who challenges industry assumptions about tax complexity.

      Learn more:

      • getapril.com
      • Follow Daniel on LinkedIn
      • CModel.io
      • Follow Teasha on Linkedin

      35 min
    • Owning Less, Living More: Urban Innovation and the Future of the Circular Economy
      The weight of too much stuff can feel overwhelming. Dive into intentional living with Yael Shemer, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Tulu. From environmental student to Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, Yael shares her journey building a circular economy.Her platform champions access over ownership, offering a path to freedom in owning less and living more fully. Discover how Tulus smart technology provides urban tenants with instant access to essential products, redefining consumption and growth.Yael's vision centers on genuine impact, fostering meaningful change in our environment and communities. She emphasizes returning to "first principles," a powerful lesson for impactful living.This conversation is for anyone dreaming of a simpler, more connected life, and for those who believe innovation can serve humanity and the planet. Explore how owning less canLearn more:
      • Tulu.io
      • Follow Yael on LinkedIN
      • CModel.io
      • Follow Teasha on LinkedIn
      38 min

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