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Mon Apr-15-2024: Strain on Small Businesses and AI Adoption in SMB Market, Microsoft Price Increases
April 15, 2024

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, host Dave Sobel discusses the financial strain on small businesses, insights from the latest U.S. economic reports, and the soaring adoption of AI in s

Exploring Autonomous Project Monitoring and Management with Mike Psanka
January 02, 2024

In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave interviews Mike Psenka, CEO of Moovila, to explore the concept of autonomous project monitoring and management. Mike explains that Moovila's approach is different from traditional project management

The Future of Distribution: Predictions and Perspectives from Industry Leaders
December 29, 2023

In this episode, Dave Sobel explores the future of distribution in the technology industry. After struggling to come up with a clear answer, he interviews five experts in the field to gain insights. The experts discuss the core value of distribution in 20

Customer Experience and the Importance of Engagement with Gerwai Todd
December 28, 2023

In this bonus episode, Dave Sobel interviews Gerwai Todd, the CEO of TimeZest, about customer experience and industry trends in the Managed Service Provider industry. They discuss the importance of innovation in service delivery and the need for MSPs to c

Business of Tech 2024 Predictions
December 27, 2023

In this episode, Dave Sobel makes predictions for the year 2024 in the IT and managed services industry. The predictions include the rise of compliance and data privacy, the shift to autonomous IT operations leveraging AI and machine learning, the emergen

2023 Business of Tech Predictions Review
December 26, 2023

In this episode of The Business of Tech, Dave Sobel reflects on his predictions for 2023 and evaluates their accuracy. He admits to getting some predictions wrong, such as the market being a down year and the metaverse being a bust. However, he also highl

The AI Dilemma: A Conversation with Juliette Powell and Art Kleiner
December 23, 2023

In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, NYU Stern professors Juliette Powell and Art Kleiner discuss their book, The AI Dilemma. They share the inspiration behind the book and how their collaboration came about. They also discuss the potential for

The Need for an AI Operating System: A Conversation with Alexander De Ritter
December 21, 2023

In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, host Alexander DeRitter discusses SmythOS, an operating system designed to make the creation of AI agents easier. He explains that while Windows and iOS provide platforms for running programs and apps, SmythO

Insights into the Tight Labor Market: A Conversation with IT by Design's Kam Kaila
December 20, 2023

In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel interviews Kam Kaila from IT by Design to discuss hiring trends in the IT industry. They delve into topics such as remote work and offer hiring tips. Kam shares insights from her experience in

Operationalizing Security: Insights from ConnectWise's CISO Patrick Beggs
December 19, 2023

In this bonus episode of the Business of Tech podcast, host Dave Sobel sits down with Patrick Beggs, the Chief Information Security Officer at ConnectWise. They discuss the operationalization of security and the implementation of a cyber fusion approach.