Techtonic Lounge

In today’s episode, we explore the dynamic role of technology in education with guest, Michael Stone from the Public Education Foundation. Discussion covers rapidly evolving tech tools and how they are reshaping teaching methods and student preparation as consumers, creators, and critical thinkers.

Michael highlights the necessity of equipping students with essential skills like problem-solving and adaptability while navigating the fast-paced technological landscape. We also examine the implications of A.I. in education and how it can be harnessed as a tool to enhance learning.

Overall, this episode is a valuable listen for educators and tech professionals alike, as well as those who may be raising the next generation of leaders.

Learn more about Public Education Foundation: https://www.pefchattanooga.org/

Hosted by: Serge Yurovsky, Customer Advocate at CES

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In this conversation with our guest Matt Hudson, Founder of BILDIT, a content creation platform we discuss the power of A.I. in marketing and how it can be used for deep personalization of customer experiences. Matt specifically emphasizes the importance of maintaining brand authenticity and voice while leveraging A.I. tools. 

Throughout the episode, we dive into the challenges and opportunities of integrating A.I. into marketing strategies. We explore how A.I. can not only streamline content creation but also enhance customer engagement through tailored experiences. Matt shares valuable insights on how to strike the right balance between automation and the human touch, ensuring that your brand's identity remains consistent and genuine.

Join us for a deep dive into the future of marketing, where A.I. meets authenticity, and discover how to harness the power of technology without losing sight of what makes your brand unique!

Learn more about BILDIT: https://www.bildit.co/  

Hosted by: Serge Yurovsky, Customer Advocate at CES

In this Tectonic Lounge episode, Joel Di Trapani from Vygo—a dynamic service that connects students with mentors, enabling universities to enhance student engagement and academic performance—explores the challenges and triumphs of building an impactful educational tool. He shares how Vygo evolved from a simple idea into a versatile solution that empowers institutions to better serve their students.

Emphasizing the importance of trust, Joel discusses how building up quality leadership teams and creating processes for decision-making authority has allowed Vygo to grow, iterate, and evolve. He reflects on the entrepreneurial journey, highlighting strong co-founder relationships and maintaining a clear vision while scaling a business.

Don’t miss this insightful discussion on how Vygo is using technology and relationships to make a meaningful impact in the world of education!

Learn more about Vygo: https://vygoapp.com/

Hosted by: Serge Yurovsky, Customer Advocate at CES

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Taro Ramberg from Praedicat. We explore how Praedicat’s technology anticipates litigation risks service the purpose of making the world a better place.

On the technical side of the conversation, we dive into how A.I. technology is helping transform risk management by identifying emerging harmful substances before they become widespread issues. Taro also emphasizes the ethical responsibility in human review and oversight when dealing with A.I. and technology solutions.

Learn more about Praedicat: https://www.praedicat.com/

Hosted by: Serge Yurovsky, Customer Advocate at CES

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In today’s episode of Tectonic Lounge, we welcome Steve Choi, COO of Code Engine Studio and an expert in project management with decades of experience. We talk about the concepts of technological project management, aiming to demystify some of the concepts shrouded in complexity.

We dive into ideas of MVPs, iterative development, validation, communication, and feedback loops. Steve also touches on subjects like balancing core application functionality and customer facing UI/UX expectations and standards, as well as practical strategies for project estimation and client relationship management.

Anyone looking to understand and improve their software development process will find something valuable in Steve’s insights!

Hosted by: Serge Yurovsky, Customer Advocate at CES

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

In this Tectonic Lounge episode, Andrew Schwabe, an A.I. Researcher and founder of Saigon A.I. helps us get past all the noise of A.I. related buzzwords and hype.

He provides clear business minded definitions and real life examples of Classic A.I., Machine Learning, and other terms that make up the lexicon and also talks about the practical applications and limitations of A.I.

Andrew also offers applicable advice to those in business and creative spaces on how we can leverage the ever growing range of A.I. tools effectively while maintaining human oversight.

Learn more about Saigon A.I.: https://www.saigonai.com/

Hosted by: Serge Yurovsky, Customer Advocate at CES

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

In today’s episode, Christophe discusses the challenging aspects of building a robust technical infrastructure for product and site development. He dives into the importance of alignment and understanding between quality technology partners and product owners when it comes to current business needs and long-term goals.

Looking at the specifics of the decision-making process, he highlights the significance of planning for future scalability, maintaining an agile development process, and ensuring your tech stack is sustainable and adaptable.

Overall this episode is a great reference to anyone starting a technology project as it gives a useful framework for asking the right questions on the path toward best decisions.

Hosted by: Serge Yurovsky, Customer Advocate at CES

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

In this first episode of our Tectonic Lounge series focusing on Real Estate Tech, Harrison Stevens, VP of Marketing at TurboTenant, delves into how the company leverages technology to streamline property management for independent landlords.

Harrison talks about the inspiration behind TurboTenant as well as how it has evolved, driven by constant customer feedback and de-siloed internal assessment. We also touch on some of the future-facing aspects and challenges within real estate tech, including discussing some of the limitations the AI may be facing in this space, at least for now.

Learn more about TurboTenant: https://www.turbotenant.com/

Hosted by: Serge Yurovsky, Customer Advocate at CES

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In this Episode of Techntonic Lounge, we meet Karishma who has grown up with a deep fascination with the internet, transforming her passion into a career in digital advertising.

Having worked in multiple European and Asian countries, she shares her insights on working across cultures and generations. The conversation touches upon a shift to a more democratized experience regarding the digital landscape.

And of course, we asked Karishma to delve deeper into the areas of her expertise, from understanding consumer needs and behaviors in marketing strategies to the importance of clear communication with an understanding of cultural nuances.

Hosted by: Serge Yurovsky, Customer Advocate at CES

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Joining us today in the Techtonic Lounge is Jake Athey, VP of Go-To-Market and Sales, DAM, and PIM at Acquia. We discuss the critical role of Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and how they go beyond basic storage solutions by providing a centralized, secure source of truth for digital content.

Highlighting the benefits of DAM, Jake explains how it enhances organization, version control, and accessibility, which are essential for marketing, sales, and creative teams. And of course, we dive into AI, discussing how AI can help solve the long-standing problem of tagging your content.

For anyone working with digital assets for your marketing, advertising, internal content, and even on the creative side, tune in to better understand how a DAM may be the right tool for your team and how it can bring value to your enterprise!

Learn more about Acquia DAM: https://www.acquia.com/products/acquia-dam

Hosted by: Serge Yurovsky, Customer Advocate at CES

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