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July 10, 2023 Data as Your Competitive Edge with Rich Edwards | EP 20
In this episode, we spoke with Rich Edwards, CEO of Mindspan Systems. Mindspan Systems specializes in providing data science and data-driven technology solutions to mid-market insurance, banking, and financial institutions. Their focus is on helping these organizations create personalized and customized experiences for each customer, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and better business outcomes.

Join us in another rich podcast episode where we delve into the world of data, technology, and business strategy. Connect with Rich as we talk about the possibilities data can make to get you on your competitive edge!

We particularly talk about:

1:30 – Rich Edwards’ Career Story
4:30 – Going out of your comfort Zone
6:48 – Investing in research improve product market fit
7:50 – Rich’s experience with IBM
10:50 – Speaking Engagements and joining Hackathons
11:30 – Strategic shift to the enterprise level of business
13:15 – Getting involved with Mindspan Systems
14:20 – Data as a liability
17:00 – What Mindspan Systems does and the type of problems they solve
21:56 – What makes Mindspan Systems different from others: Their data-driven approach
25:54 – Putting on the Product Management hat
27:30 – Investing into existing solutions and finding broad possibilities
29:55 – Rich’s view on AI applied to Financial Services
33:56 – Technology will be commoditized with AI and become more competitive
34:15 – The mindset when viewing data and AI as a liability

*view show notes*
Connect with Rich:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richedwards/
Website: https://mindspaninc.com/

Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.

Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.

Connect with Wouter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/
Connect with Jacki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/
Join us at http://bit.ly/3X7avm6

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39 min
June 27, 2023 Immersive Experiences: AR, VR, MR, XR with Dinesh Punni | EP 19
In this episode, we sit down with Dinesh Punni, Youtuber, Founder and CEO of Immersive Insiders, a cutting-edge online learning platform helping professionals thrive in the Augmented and Virtual Reality industries.
Join us in this immersive episode of the podcast as we explore his fascinating career story, passion, and deep interests in gaming and entrepreneurship.
Gain insights into the differences and implications of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR) and extended reality (XR) and discover the virtual world through a different lens, especially amidst advancing technology. Connect with Dinesh as we talk about the immersive technology landscape!

We particularly talk about:
1:11 – Dinesh Punni’s Career Story
3:13 – Dinesh’s Interests in Gaming and Entrepreneurship
4:54 – The definition of VR
5:38 – What is AR?
6:09 – The confusing term of Mixed Reality
6:33 – XR: the combination of VR, AR, and MR
7:12 – Being in the real reality
8:47 – Apple joining immersive technologies
11:41 – Defining the Metaverse
14:37 – Starting Immersive Insiders
18:44 – Dinesh’s advice on getting into entrepreneurship
22:39 – Why Immersive Insiders is in a remote set-up
26:08 – Hiring VS. Growing
27:38 – The careers and skills one must be equipped with to get into AR and VR
32:49 – Where to reach Dinesh Punni
*view show notes*
Connect with Dinesh:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dineshpunni/
Website: https://immersive-insiders.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DineshPunni

Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.
Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.
Connect with Wouter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/
Connect with Jacki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/
Join us at http://bit.ly/3X7avm6

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36 min
May 14, 2023Mompreneurs Unite Through Tech with Ekta Tejwani & Camille Faylona | EP 18
Mangtas Nation Says: Happy Mother's Day!
In this special episode, we celebrate the amazing achievements of mom entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and driving innovation in the tech industry.
Join our awe-inspiring mompreneurs, Ekta Tejwani the Founder of Meetmumz, and Camille Faylona the Founder of Campfire Crates as they share their stories, insights, and tips on how to thrive in the fast-paced world of tech entrepreneurship while juggling the demands of motherhood.
We talk about the unique challenges that mom entrepreneurs face, from funding to work-life balance, and how they leverage technology to overcome them.
Whether you're a mompreneur yourself, or just curious about the power of women in tech, this episode is for you.
So, join us as we celebrate the power of mothers in business and the impact they're making on the world. Mompreneurs unite!
In this episode, we particularly talk about:
3:39 – Ekta Tejwani

4:45 – Camille Faylona

5:50 – How Ekta and Camille met

6:44 – How Camille balances being an entrepreneur and a mother

7:50 – Ekta building her business -- Meetmumz

9:00 – Creating a Space for Mother Founders and the Founding of The Mother Founder Movement

11:20 – The founding story of Campfire Crates – Camille's learning business for children

12:50 – The test on Campfire Crates because of the pandemic

15:33 – Working on different formats is the biggest challenge for Campfire Crates

17:00 – The founding story of Meetmumz – creating a safe environment for children to play and mothers to socialize using technology

24:30 – The Mother Founder Movement – community for mother entrepreneurs

27:25 – What Mother Founder Movement advocates

30:18 – The Mothe Founder Movement focus: Utilizing technical knowledge to create automation and technical solutions that will help mothers save time.

33:15 – The challenges faced by mothers in creating startups

36:13 – Understanding the need of employees or mothers to create a support system in the workforce

40:43 – “Always go for it and try something today”

41:51 - “Create your own definition of success.”

42:50 – Women have good business ideas and have the capacity to be entrepreneurs

43:50 – Where to find The Mother Founder Movement
*view show notes*
Connect with Ekta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekta-tejwani/
Connect with Camille: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillefaylona/
Be a part of the Mother Founder Movement:
Website: https://motherfounder.my.canva.site/the-mother-founder-movement

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mother.founder/
Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.
Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.
Connect with Wouter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/
Connect with Jacki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/
Join us at http://bit.ly/3X7avm6
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47 min
May 08, 2023ChatGPT Podcast Spotlight | Special Episode
With its vast knowledge base and ability to learn and adapt, ChatGPT has become the go-to resource for everything from trivia to deep philosophical questions.
Our podcast hosts sit down with ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI language model that has taken the world by storm. They discussed the origins of ChatGPT, its various applications, and delved into thought-provoking questions about the nature of consciousness, the future of AI, and the ethics of creating intelligent machines. ChatGPT provides fascinating insights into the inner workings of this cutting-edge technology, leaving listeners with a deeper appreciation for the power and potential of AI.
With its ability to process vast amounts of information and draw connections between seemingly disparate ideas, ChatGPT proves to be a captivating conversational partner.
In this episode, we particularly talk about:
1:37 – ChatGPT

2:09 – How does ChatGPT process and generate answers to questions

2:40 – Collaborative in creating ChatGPT

3:22 – Most common use cases of ChatGPT in personal and industry applications

4:07 – Optimizing ChatGPT’s performance

5:00 – Human override feature in ChatGPT

5:55 – Improvements of ChatGPT since its inception

6:38 – Challenges in increasing ChatGPT’s human-like behavior

7:34 – What sets ChatGPT apart from other AI language models

8:29 – The future of AI technology

9:22 – ChatGPT can assist with human tasks but not replace them

9:58 – The role of the community in the development and application of ChatGPT

10:54 – Top 3 questions asked in ChatGPT

11:23 – What is the meaning of life for ChatGPT
*view show notes*
Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.
Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.
Connect with Wouter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/
Connect with Jacki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/
Join us at http://bit.ly/3X7avm6
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14 min
April 24, 2023Building Authentic Connection in the Digital World with Denise Sandquist | S2 EP17
In this episode, we sit down with Denise Sandquist, Founder and CEO of Skapa, a new platform that is revolutionizing the way we connect with others. Denise shares her inspiring career story, from her early days in the tech industry to her current work in creating a platform that fosters real connections between people.
We dive into the story behind Skapa, discussing how Denise and her team have optimized their database to connect "suitable" people for friendship and relationships through their Fika and Leka features. Along the way, we explore some of the surprising things they've discovered about dating apps and how Skapa is working to solve some of the biggest challenges in the industry.
We particularly talk about:
2:30 – Denise Sanquist Career Story

6:31 – The story behind Skapa

9:12 – Optimizing database for connecting/matching “suitable” people in Fika and Leka

13:36 – Surprising things in dating apps

15:00 – What Skapa is trying to solve

17:30 – Revamping Fika into a platform for wider connection

20:27 – Creating an environment where people can be themselves

26:00 – Compartmentalizing squads for different version of themselves

27:27 – Connecting in a one-to-one level in a squad

30:20 – Denise's entrepreneurial awakening

33:00 – Denise's advice to aspiring entrepreneurs

37:22 – Do the research in making entrepreneurial decisions

40:59 – The algorithm used in Skapa

45:28 – Being a female Founder/CEO in the Tech industry

48:45 – How to find Denise Sandquist
*view show notes*
Connect with Denise:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisesandquist/
Website: https://skapa.ai/

Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.
Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.
Connect with Wouter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/
Connect with Jacki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/
Join us at http://bit.ly/3X7avm6

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51 min
April 10, 2023Unlocking the Secrets of Intelligent Technologies with. Dr. Stylianos Kampakis | S2 EP15
In today's world, businesses need to be equipped with the right tools and strategies to stay competitive and agile. Joined by a true polymath guest, we enter AI and Data Science, two powerful technologies that are transforming the way companies operate and make decisions. Additionally, we dive into the world of token economics and auditing for crypto, explaining the importance of these concepts in building trust and ensuring transparency in the decentralized finance space.
Our guest, Dr. Stylianos “Stelios” Kampakis, CStat has an impressive background in Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Economics, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science, and has worked on various domains including natural language processing, recommender systems, sports analytics, data culture, and neural networks. He is currently the CEO of Tesseract Academy, an organization that specializes in educating decision-makers on deep technical topics like Data Science, AI, and Blockchain.
In this episode, we particularly talk about:
02:38 – Dr. Stelios’ Career Story

05:20 – How Dr. Stelios developed his interest in Data Science and Academia

08:07 – Working with startups to innovate

09:15 – The importance of learning in the tech space – application of basics to solve a problem

11:00 – Dr. Stelios’ story about studying Predictive Modelling of Football Injuries

16:30 – Working on different fields

18:35 – The inspiration for founding The Tesseract Academy

21:42 – Distinguishing Data Science from AI

26:36 – The analogy of Medicine and Data Science

29:11 – AI in the future

31:19 – The possibilities of company layoffs with AI

35:00 – How AI can help in a remote work setting, organization, and culture

37:38 – What worries Dr. Stelios about AI

41:35 – “Tokenomics” and Auditing

45:30 – The goal of Tokenomics Auditing

48:37 – What Dr. Stelios learned from the Philosophy of Mind in the experience of shifts from technologies

49:30 – AI and Data being the mirror of ourselves.

52:20 – How an insane amount of data creates a clever algorithm to replicate the human mind

53:10 – Debate on functionalities of AI having emotions

56:10 – How to find Dr. Stelios
*view show notes*
Connect with Dr. Stelios:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stylianos-kampakis/

Website: https://thedatascientist.com/

Dr. Stelios’ Books

Predictive Modelling of Football Injuries
Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.
Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.
Connect with Wouter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/
Connect with Jacki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/
Join us at http://bit.ly/3X7avm6

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59 min
March 27, 2023Web3 Made Easy: The Power of Education and Demystification with Armin ZadakBar | S2 EP15
Web3 is poised to transform the way we interact with the internet, from how we share data to how we conduct transactions. With the rise of blockchain technology and decentralized applications, Web3 promises a more secure, transparent, and equitable internet for all. However, despite its potential, the Web3 landscape is still in its early stages, with challenges and uncertainties ahead.
Armin ZadakBar, a leading entrepreneur and educator in the world of Web3 and blockchain joins Mangtas Nation as we explore the current state of Web3 and what the future holds for this exciting new frontier. He demystifies the differences between Web1, Web2, and Web3, and explains how the evolution of the internet has led us to this point. He emphasizes the importance of education in this new era of Web3, where users have the power to own their data and shape the future of the internet. If you're curious about Web3, this episode is not to be missed.
We particularly talk about:
02:03 – Armin ZadakBar’s background

04:39 – Living in different cities

05:20 – Downtown Manhattan as a home

07:00 – The beauty of living in Italy

08:10 – How Armin ventured into Web3 and Blockchain

10:30 – Armin’s entrepreneurial journey

12:05 – GLAM BLOCKS team and their expertise

14:39 – Developing course and workshop for Web3

16:01 – Discovering the problems with Web3 and companies and people on Web3

18:56 – The 3 Levels: Global, National, and European Level

20:01 – Bringing Education before Regulation

23:21 – What victory looks like in the Web3 world

25:21 – The target audience for courses and workshops

27:35 – Demystifying Web1, Web2, and Web3

33:28 – From read-only, to read and write, and now read, write, and own.

34:15 – Simplifying courses for people to understand Web3

36:04 – Armin’s drive and motivation to continue teaching people

39:10 – Where to find Armin ZadakBar
*view show notes*
Connect with Armin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arminzadakbar/
Visit Armin’s website: https://arminzadakbar.com/

Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.
Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.
Connect with Wouter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/
Connect with Jacki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/
Join us at http://bit.ly/3X7avm6

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41 min
March 13, 2023Empowering Women Everywhere: The Rise of FemTech with Lindsay Davis | S2 EP14
Lindsay Davis, a passionate entrepreneur and advocate for women's health, sheds light on FemTech - a female-focused technology industry designed to improve women's health and wellness. During the podcast, Lindsay discusses the challenges of Female Healthcare, which is often considered taboo and culturally factored, with a lack of research data, fewer platforms, and limited awareness among women in Singapore and Asia. By empowering knowledge and building communities, FemTech Asia aims to unify and amplify the voice of women in the region and drive change in this rapidly evolving industry.
Lindsay is a high-value customer service consultant and the Founder and CEO of One Bee Consulting who has made a significant impact in the industry. While working on a client's DEI project, she recognized a gap in the market and identified a need for an industry association for those working or investing in women's health and technology space – Founding the FemTech Association of Asia.
In this episode, we particularly talk about:
02:16 – About Lindsay Davis and her career story

03:37 – Working with luxury brands and businesses

05:32 – Female Technology

08:44 – Community building to unify and amplify the voice of women in Asia

11:40 – FemTech Members

12:56 – Categories of health that FemTech represents

15:15 – Active Asian Communities in FemTech

16:56 – Comparing perspectives of Asian and Western Communities about women’s healthcare 20:57 – The challenges experienced by FemTech

25:30 – The changes occurring in FemTech Asia

27:40 – Thoughts on creating direct solutions: Empowering knowledge and event space

29:30 – Where will FemTech be in the next 5 years

31:28 – Providing conducive workspaces for women and their needs

34:56 – The importance of taking care of yourself first

36:10 – Consumer Survey for FemTech in Singapore

39:55 – Data Privacy, Confidentiality, and Policies in FemTech

42:34 – The personalization of FemTech – helping understand different cultures in Asia

45:40 – How to get in touch with Lindsay
*view show notes*
Connect with Lindsay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-davis-2584812/
Support FemTech Association of Asia: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechasia/
Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.
Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.
Connect with Wouter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/
Connect with Jacki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/
Join us at http://bit.ly/3X7avm6
Follow us on Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Be sure to subscribe/follow #MangtasNation for more!
50 min
February 27, 2023The Art of Debugging: A Java Rockstar's Way with Shai Almog | S2 EP13
If you're a software developer, you know the pain of dealing with bugs and issues that can derail your project and damage your reputation. That's why in this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of practical debugging at scale and its importance in software development.
In this episode, we tackle the topic of debugging head-on, with expert insights from Shai Almog. With years of experience in the tech industry and a wealth of knowledge on debugging strategies, Shai shares his insights on the challenges of debugging complex systems while providing practical tips and tricks for identifying and fixing issues: from using the latest tools and techniques to implementing best practices, and even debugging AI.
Shai Almog is the Co-founder of Codename One, a software engineer, developer advocate, architect, entrepreneur, and author. He has been leading teams and delivering various solutions across tech stacks and deployment models. He is also a major open-source contributor who has led key global projects around the world in his 30-year professional career.
In this episode, we particularly talk about:
01:55 – About Shai Almog and his Consultant career

03:35 – Shai’s journey to Tech Industry

05:40 – Java as Shai’s major development language

06:30 – How Shai provides Java Development services to clients

08:52 – Why Java is a simple and elegant programming language

11:43 – Shai’s journey in building Startup companies

14:40 – Building Codename One

16:47 – “Documentation ended up being a thousand pages printed”

18:22 – Writing a book and creating a course about building an app that clones human-like services

23:16 – The story behind writing Practical Debugging at Scale

27:24 – First Chapter of the Book: Debugging Tools and Features

30:20 – Debugging at Scale is easy but much more complex

34:40 – How learning was easily flipped by AI

36:15 – ChatGPT increases productivity but also increases Debugging Problems

39:11 – What is wrong with AI

43:06 – AI is impossible to Debug

44:32 – Why it’s difficult to win against Chess AI

47:15 – How programming from scratch is easy with templates

50:00 – The need for luck in the consulting industry

53:48 – How to get in touch with Shai
*view show notes*
Link to Book: Practical Debugging at Scale by Shai Almog
Connect with Shai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shai-almog-81a42/
Blog: Debug Agent Blog
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@debugagent
Twitter: https://twitter.com/debugagent

Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.
Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.

Follow us on Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Be sure to subscribe/follow #MangtasNation for more!
56 min
February 13, 2023Innovating Finance: Fintech for the Masses with Muhammad Usman Khan | S2 EP12
In Pakistan, more than 80% of the population is either underbanked or unbanked. In 2018, as a response to this absence of access to mainstream banking and financial services, MyTM was established.
MyTM’s goal is to break down barriers and enhance people’s lives by integrating finance and technology and bringing fintech to the masses.
During this episode, MyTM Co-founder, Usman discussed the difficulties and opportunities associated with making finance more accessible to everyone. He emphasized the rejections and difficulties he faced during his startup journey, which further fueled his passion to make a meaningful impact on society. This episode serves as a testament to the fact that every startup journey, driven by passion and the desire to make a difference, is powered by continuous learning and innovation.
Usman has over 12 years of experience in technology development and has worked with some of the most innovative startups and well-established corporates in the industry.
In this episode, we particularly talk about:
00:00 – Episode Highlight

00:20 – Mangtas Nation Intro

02:05 – Usman Khan’s entrepreneurial journey

03:40 – How MYTM was founded

06:00 – The inspiring growth of MYTM

07:53 – The goal and purpose of MYTM

09:30 – Usman’s story before entrepreneurship

11:26 – Usman’s Career Story

13:20 – Experiencing different industries to nurture your skills and knowledge

15:36 – The switch from the gaming industry to providing financial software solutions

19:10 – How MYTM has evolved its financing system

21:02 – "You must keep learning”

22:12 – The importance of rejection and making mistakes

24:40 – Being open to Fintech collaborations

28:33 – Optimizing your developed systems to an asset

30:40 – A collective effort to realize how developed fintech solutions work

31:59 – Going beyond Fintech: Flexibility to Corporate Industries

34:40 – Keeping Focused on your end goals

37:59 – The challenge when it comes to scalability

40:20 – The importance of relaxing to get a fresher perspective

40:50 – How the passion to help the masses gives MYTM a drive to create an impact

46:35 – “Take the lead, knock on doors, and move on to the next one”

49:20 – How to get in touch with Usman
*view show notes*
Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck. Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.
Connect with Usman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/usmankh1/
Connect with Wouter: www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere
Connect with Jacki: www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/
Join us at http://bit.ly/3X7avm6
Follow us on Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Be sure to subscribe/follow #MangtasNation for more!
51 min

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Mangtas Nation is a podcast channel of Mangtas where we give you a peek into the future of business through Technology of the Future. We invite guests from all over the world to talk about the tech industry, specifically emerging technologies.

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