Tech Effect

Season 2 Episode #5: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Chris Woods. Chris has over 16 years of experience in the delivery of global executive search & selection assignments for high-profile blue-chip clients, having worked for the likes of Santander, Vodafone, Saudi Aramco, Dell, Omio, and BeReal. He has also made the transition from Tech Talent Lead to VP of Operations at Prelude, a company that specialises in advancing SMS and OTP verification infrastructure. Join us as Chris takes us through his journey and delivers his insights on what to look out for when it comes to tech talent, effectively empowering teams with AI, SMS & OTP verification, and how Prelude became such a success.

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Season 2 Episode #4: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Ģirts Graudiņš: A Latvian-American technology entrepreneur, who is an expert in building and running engineering teams at Silicon Valley startups as well as an active investor in the Baltic early-stage startup ecosystem - individually, as a Venture Partner at Change Ventures, and an Investment Committee member at BADideas.fund. Join us as Ģirts takes us through his journey, gives insights into the what and how a startup can break out of its local market, how smaller startups can gain a competitive edge, and what KPIs to look for.

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Season 2 Episode #3: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Goda Go: An AI Advocate and founder of AI Productivity Hub. Goda is also a content creator on YouTube, reaching 3,4 million people globally. Join us as Goda takes us through her journey, discusses the triumphs and challenges of AI implementation, the importance and value of data, and how AI can help even the smallest business gain a competitive edge.

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Season 2 Episode #2 :In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Ursula Koski: A technology leader with over 28 years of experience and the CTO for Nordics Partners at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Join us as Ursula takes us through her journey and offers insights into AI and how it can be used to enhance digital accessibility.

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📝 Initiatives across the Nordics & Baltics & readings on accessibility and regulation shared by Ursula Koski:

🇫🇮 Girls and Women Who Code in Finland – Mimmit Koodaa

- Learn more about their impactful journey here: https://mimmitkoodaa.fi/mimmit-koodaa-history/

- And check out their upcoming events: https://mimmitkoodaa.fi/events/

🇱🇻 Riga TechGirls

- Another inspiring community driving change in the Baltics: https://rigatechgirls.com/

🎤 Recommended Talk – Cloud Computing, Accessibility & Regulation

- This is a fantastic presentation highlighting the importance of regulatory frameworks and accessibility in cloud services: https://youtu.be/9sSHczHYsa4?si=rGmPmqg1-IkHAbMo

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TestDevLab's Tech Effect is a podcast where host Josh explores software engineering and tech innovation through conversations with diverse industry professionals. Covering testing, development, and emerging trends, each episode delivers insights valuable for both technical and business roles—ideal for anyone interested in technology's impact across industries.

Season 2 Episode #1: In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Dan Tyre: Angel investor, HubSpot veteran, & start-up trailblazer. With 46 years of experience under his belt, Dan takes us through his journey and the lessons he learned on what it takes to build quality products, develop winning teams, and get angel investor attention.

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In this episode, we are joined by Gints Ozoliņš, the CTO of Indexo. Gints brings over 19 years of experience in IT management, having worked with major organizations like Tele2, Tieto and Cognizant. Now, as CTO of Indexo, he’s leading the development of innovative technologies behind Latvia’s newest bank. In today’s episode, we’ll dive into the technical challenges of launching a bank, the innovations driving Indexo, and Gints’ vision for the future of banking technology.

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🤩 In this episode, we’re joined by Ingus Rūķis, CTO and former Co-CEO of Mapon, to discuss his career journey, the impact of ISO certifications on business growth, and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. From his early days in Latvia’s leading social network to his leadership role at Mapon, Ingus shares valuable insights on navigating the tech industry and leading a fast-growing company.

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In this episode of Tech Effect, we explore the relationship between product quality and marketing strategies with Vytis Bareika, Founder of Defined Chase Digital Marketing Agency. Drawing from his extensive background in marketing and his journey from working in various agencies to launching his own company, Vytis shares his insights on how product quality and marketing can either support or undermine each other. We dive into the importance of ensuring synergy between these two elements and discuss tools and strategies to enhance both areas effectively.

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🤩 New tools and products are constantly entering the market, making competitive intelligence crucial for strategic planning to gain an advantage. From general research to deep dives into technological advancements, competitive intelligence encompasses it all. But how can you obtain even more critical data to pinpoint your direction? By leveraging QA and testing practices to gain technical insights into your own and competitors' products or services.