In this episode of the Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we sit down with Prakash Nagpal, a high-impact marketing leader who has helped B2B tech companies—from startups to billion-dollar enterprises—launch, scale, and dominate markets. With a track record that includes generating $100M+ in new pipeline, repositioning companies for successful acquisitions, and fueling 10x revenue growth, Prakash shares the strategies behind his results-driven approach. He dives into how powerful storytelling, demand generation, and team leadership come together to drive measurable growth. Whether you're a founder, marketer, or operator in tech, this conversation is packed with insights you can apply today.

Social media link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pnagpal

 Link to my announcement launching the Marketing ProfitPath© : https://nexuspathfinders.com/introducing-the-marketing-profitpath/

 The free Marketing ProfitPath©  assessment: https://nexuspathfinders.com/marketing-investment-index/

On this episode of the Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we speak with Tom Rudczynski, founder and CEO of XTAL Search. With 15 years of experience leading digital strategy at brands like Macy’s, Casper, and Wayfair, Tom has seen firsthand how traditional e-commerce search often misses the mark. Now, with XTAL, he's building a smarter, more intuitive search platform that puts shoppers’ intent and discovery back at the center.

Tom shares his journey from frustrated product leader to founder, the flaws in today’s conversion-obsessed search tools, and why retail needs a more human approach to AI. We also touch on his podcast, The Thought Virus, where sci-fi meets reality in deep dives on tech’s evolving role in our lives.

If you're curious about the future of retail, AI, and how to build products that actually understand people, this conversation is for you.

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/rudczynski

Product

https://demo.xtalsearch.com

Corporate site

promptengineering.inc 

Podcast

Spotify link for The Thought Virus

Email

[email protected]

Twitter / X

IG

@https://x.com/prompt_eng_.

@promptengineeringinc

Tune in to this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show featuring Sara Menke, Founder & CEO of Premier Talent Partners.

With a career in recruitment spanning back to the early '90s, Sara brings more than two decades of industry insight and passion for transforming lives. As the driving force behind Premier, she’s redefined the recruitment landscape by empowering individuals to discover their potential and helping companies hire with precision and purpose.

Under her leadership, Premier has been recognized by INC, Forbes, SIA, and SFBT as a trailblazer in Talent as a Service. In this episode, Sara shares her inspiring journey, how feedback fuels innovation in hiring, and why she believes people-first recruitment is the future of work. Don’t miss this powerful conversation that unpacks how purpose and people create meaningful change.

Website & Social Handles:

• Premier Talent Partners Website

• Premier's Facebook

• Premier's LinkedIn

• Premier's Twitter

• Premier's Instagram

• Sara Menke’s LinkedIn: Sara Menke

In this episode of the Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we talk with Jeremy Snyder, Founder and CEO of FireTail, a cutting-edge AI and API security platform. With cyberattacks increasingly targeting APIs, Jeremy is leading the charge to defend digital systems at their most vulnerable points. He shares how FireTail is innovating in cloud-native environments and why trust, teamwork, and ownership are the core values behind their success. We also explore his journey as a founder, how FireTail secured top-tier backing from firms like Zscaler and Paladin Capital, and his vision for ethical, resilient cybersecurity in an AI-driven world.

email address is [email protected]

 social media address: https://www.linkedin.com/company/77663520

 www address = www.firetail.ai 

On this episode of Sparking Entrepreneur, we sit down with Jacob Beningo, a leading consultant and educator in firmware and embedded systems. With over two decades of experience, Jacob has helped companies—from startups to moon-bound missions—transform their outdated, fragile codebases into robust, scalable, and mission-ready systems. He shares the challenges engineers face in modernizing development practices, why legacy C code isn't enough anymore, and how to embrace tools like Zephyr RTOS, Agile, and DevOps to build the next generation of embedded tech. Tune in to learn how Jacob is reshaping the embedded world one system at a time.

[email protected]

www.beningo.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobbeningo/

This episode features Vadim Peskov, CEO and Co-Founder of Diffco and an advisor at the prestigious Alchemist Accelerator. Vadim brings more than 16 years of experience in high-complexity software development, specializing in AI, computer vision, cybersecurity, and product design. As a serial entrepreneur and active angel investor, he's helped countless startups go from idea to execution — especially in cutting-edge tech sectors.

We dive into how Vadim evaluates early-stage ideas, what makes a strong AI product, and the biggest mistakes founders make when building technical solutions. He also shares insights from working at the intersection of innovation and execution, both as a founder and a mentor.

If you're building AI, dreaming of launching your startup, or just curious about how to get an edge in today’s tech ecosystem — this conversation is for you.

Tune in for a thoughtful, practical discussion on creating real-world impact with intelligent software.

https://diffco.us/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadimpeskov/

https://x.com/vadimpeskov

In this episode, we’re joined by Shaalin Parekh — a go-to-market expert helping SaaS companies successfully break into financial services and other tightly regulated industries. With a unique perspective shaped by his early days at Capital One and later success at Seismic, Shaalin has mastered the art of building and scaling industry-specific GTM strategies.

We explore the nuances of selling to banks, wealth managers, and asset managers, and why traditional SaaS playbooks don’t always translate. Shaalin shares the behind-the-scenes strategies that helped Seismic land 8 of the top 10 banks and nearly all of the top 25 asset managers.

If you're a SaaS leader looking to crack into financial services or other enterprise verticals, this conversation is packed with practical advice and proven tactics.

Tune in to learn how Shaalin helps companies go from “interesting” to “essential” in highly competitive industries.

linkedin.com/in/shaalin

industrygtm.com 

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we speak with Michael Cavopol — B2B product and revenue leader turned Revenue Engineer. Michael helps CEOs drive innovation and accelerate revenue using AI-powered strategies that respond to today’s fast-changing markets.

Tune in as Michael shares how companies can escape stagnation, outpace competitors, and evolve like top performers — all through his 90-day framework for capital-efficient innovation.

linkedin.com/in/michael-cavopol

hedgehoggrowth.com (Company)

In this episode of The Sparking Entrepreneur Show, we’re joined by Mariah Hay, CEO and Co-Founder of Allboarder — a company driven by human-centered design and product excellence. With a strong background in digital product development, Mariah shares how she builds tech organizations that prioritize flow efficiency and user-centric value.

Tune in as she dives into her journey of leading high-performing teams, aligning product strategy with business goals, and why great design is at the core of lasting innovation.

linkedin.com/in/mariahhay

In this episode, we sit down with Geoff McDonald — CEO, investor, board member, and seasoned internet executive — to dive deep into the world of scaling AI-driven commerce and building high-growth startups. With over 15 years of experience leading small to mid-sized organizations, Geoff shares lessons from co-founding Element Data, raising $9.2 million in funding, acquiring three companies, and securing partnerships with Fortune 100 brands.

Geoff takes us behind the scenes on how he built marketing and e-commerce platforms, led major influence campaigns for brands like Dove, Coca-Cola, and Mr. Bubbles, and shaped decision intelligence tools that are reshaping the future of marketing and customer engagement.

We talk about the importance of strategy, product development, corporate operations, and the evolving role of AI in business success.

linkedin.com/in/mcdonaldgeoff

wokes.io (Company)

twitter.com/# (Twitter)