In this conversation, Clint Berry shares his journey from a young tech enthusiast to the CTO of Weave and now the CEO of Kolla. He discusses his early experiences with technology, the challenges of scaling a startup, and the transition from a technical role to leadership. Clint reflects on the IPO experience of Weave, his motivations for founding Kolla, and his commitment to building a supportive community for engineers through his nonprofit, Forge Utah. He concludes with valuable advice for aspiring engineers and founders.

Welcome Nick Humrich as the new co-host to the podcast!

Nick has been an engineering leader at Amazon, Lendio, Hivewire, Canopy, etc. He brings a deep technical background, and we couldn't be more excited to have him join Jeff Handy as they continue to interview great tech leaders creating the future. 

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Cahlan Sharp discusses his background and early interest in technology. He talks about his experience starting and scaling DevMountain, a coding bootcamp, and the challenges of running an education startup. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of setting boundaries and finding a balance between work and personal life. So pumped to have him on the podcast! 

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Sweater is a company changing the way VC is done and Jaron Jones is the tech leader making it happen. Drawing on his experiences running Vivint's Innovation Lab and Amazon, he talks about his career leading out tech at some amazing companies. 

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Brendon Beebe, CTO at Luminous and previous CTO at ForeUp Golf, shares his journey from creating Schedule Snatcher to his experiences at various startups and the acquisition of ForeUp. He discusses the challenges, successes, and lessons learned, as well as his current role at Luminous and the future of the company.

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Yenn Lei, CTO of Frate, shares his background and experiences in various industries, including streaming, healthcare, and logistics. He discusses the pivots and challenges faced by companies like VidAngel and Cortex. Yenn also talks about his love for Python and the future of the language. He highlights the mission of Frate in solving inefficiencies in reverse logistics and explains their unique approach to returns. He teaches the importance of adaptability and communication in scaling within an organization. 

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Kyle McNulty, a cybersecurity expert and podcast host, shares his journey into the field of technology and cybersecurity. He discusses his early experiences with different engineering disciplines and how he ultimately found his passion in cybersecurity. From SafeBase to KPMG this is a ride you won't wanna miss!

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Join us as we talk to Joe Turner, co-founder and CTO of some amazing tech companies, including Mobly and TaskEasy. I know you will love hearing about the early days of tech at the University of Utah, to building some of the most well known tech around. He is just getting started!

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Early Interest in Technology

01:31 First Technology Job

03:19 Education at the University of Utah

07:41 Choosing Industry over Education

09:34 Career at Raytheon and TaskEasy

12:52 Founding MarketDial and Retirement

21:00 Involvement with Other Companies

23:50 Joining Mobly and the Importance of Sales Tech

28:01 Staying Close to Technology as a CTO

32:12 Traits for Making the Journey as a CTO

Join us as we explore the blockchain with Nicki Sanders, CTO of Realio. Nicki shares her journey from starting in QA to working in the financial industry and discovering blockchain. She discusses her experiences at TZero, TaxBit, Nerd United, and her current role at Realio. Nicki also highlights the importance of a strong network and continuous learning in the tech industry. This conversation includes a discussion on the future of blockchain and AI integration.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:09 Starting in QA and the Value of Quality

02:11 Working in the Financial Industry and Discovering Blockchain

03:25 Transitioning to Blockchain 

05:47 Joining TZero and the Mission of Securities Trading on the Blockchain

08:34 Joining TaxBit and the Journey to a Billion Dollar Valuation

09:30 Working at Nerd United and the Importance of a Strong Network

14:22 Joining Realio and the Future of Real-World Asset Tokenization

23:32 The Utah Blockchain Coalition and Advocating for Blockchain Technology

28:17 The Exciting Future of Blockchain and AI Integration

35:16 Career Advice: Building a Strong Network and Never Stop Learning

Skyler Hare, the CTO of Droplet, shares his journey into the world of technology and entrepreneurship. He discusses his late start in technology and how he discovered his passion for coding. Skyler also talks about his early career experiences, including working at startups and established tech companies. He shares insights from his time at Auth0 and how it prepared him for starting his own company. Skyler then dives into the story of Droplet, from the initial idea to building the product in his garage. An incredible story that every technologist should hear!

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Timestamps

00:00 Discovering a Passion for Technology

03:19 Early Career Experiences

08:38 Gaining a Well-Rounded View of Business

12:08 Transitioning to Droplet

18:06 Insights from Auth0

25:05 Identifying the Problem and Starting Droplet

31:04 Building Droplet in a Garage

40:20 Choosing the Tech Stack

45:04 The Future of Droplet

50:23 Building a Lean Team

55:35 Summary and Conclusion