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Talking AIOPs with CloudFabrix CEO Raju Datla

Talking AIOPs with CloudFabrix CEO Raju Datla

Chris Brandt
Data Center, Podcast

Today we are going to talk about an important topic that doesn’t always get enough attention in IT and that is the AIOPs space. In my previous life on the business side, I know how valuable tools like this can be and leadership doesn’t always sufficiently understand the value they can provide to the business.

There is an interesting group of very successful entrepreneurs who spin out of Cisco, create some compelling tech which is then acquired by Cisco and integrated into their product portfolio. We are lucky enough to have one of those serial entrepreneurs with us today.

All about Qumulo with Molly Presley

All about Qumulo with Molly Presley

Chris Brandt
Data Center, Marketing, Podcast, Software, Storage

In 2012, Isilon veterans, Neal Fachan, Peter Godman, and Aaron Passey set out to create a new vision for storage. After extensive market research and development, they released the file-based storage platform Qumulo in 2014. Most recently, they finished a substantial funding round with a valuation over a billion dollars. They have built a software defined storage product that is built to run in the data center or in the cloud, focusing on performance and simplicity and looking to rewrite the storage playbook. And, I can tell you that they are popping up in deals all over the place. Today we have with us Molly Presley who runs global product marketing for Qumulo to tell us the story of Qumulo and where they are headed.

Sports and Pandemic Pivots with HotMic CEO Sean Longworth

Sports and Pandemic Pivots with HotMic CEO Sean Longworth

Chris Brandt
Cool Tech, Economy, Emerging Tech, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Podcast

Sports has been an unfortunate victim of this global pandemic. Sports junkies all over the country are really hurting. We always say that in chaos there is opportunity, and one company standing ready to step in and help bring the fun back to sports is HotMic. HotMic gives you the opportunity to choose your watch party with your favorite sports personality, celebrity or just host your own watching parties with your friends. It is like a tailgate party in your own home. Today we have HotMic Founder, CEO and startup veteran Sean Longworth with us to talk about what it is like to build a startup in the midst of a pandemic, and how to remain agile to adjust and pivot in a market turned upside down.

The Wisdom Of Bipul Sinha

The Wisdom Of Bipul Sinha

Chris Brandt
Cloud, Data Protection, Data Center, eMERGE, Leadership, Podcast, Venture Capital

I am really excited about today’s guest, as he has been a friend and advisor to Sandesh and I for a while now and I can’t tell you how much I genuinely value his guidance and wisdom.

Bipul Sinha is an entrepreneur, engineer and venture capitalist with more than 20 years of experience building billion-dollar companies - including his current company Rubrik where he is CEO. In addition, Bipul is the Board Chairman & Co-Founder of Confluera as well as a Venture Partner at Lightspeed.

The Gear I Use 2020

The Gear I Use 2020

Chris Brandt
Gear, Video, Work From Home, Tips and Tricks

Hi Everybody, welcome back to another FUTRtech video. With the COVID-19 pandemic and everyone working from home, video has become an increasingly important piece of the business equation. Many companies have been racing to put together strategies for remote collaboration and communication. And this is not going to change any time soon. I have been talking to a lot of executives who are seeing the current work from home environment part of what will be the new normal, and are looking to divest from a large portion of their commercial real estate.

What It Means To Be Indian In America With Actor Ravi Patel

What It Means To Be Indian In America With Actor Ravi Patel

Chris Brandt
Comedy, Entertainment, Ethics, Giving Back, Lifestyle, Podcast, Indian Culture

You may know Ravi from his award winning documentary Meet the Patels and the Charlize Theron, Seth Rogan hit, Long Shot as well as from his work on the shows Master of None, Grandfathered, It’s aAlways Sunny in Philadelphia, Scrubs, Hawaii Five-0, Grey’s Anatomy, Children’s Hospital and The Comedians.

He is also going to be appearing in the much anticipated Wonder Woman 1984 as well as the upcoming Butter and Netflix’s upcoming Messy and the HBO Max Docu-series Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness. If that isn’t enough, Ravi is co-founder of This Saves Lives, where every time you buy a snack bar, you provide life-saving food to children in need.

Saving a Small Business During a Pandemic With Mark Janus

Saving a Small Business During a Pandemic With Mark Janus

Chris Brandt
Ethics, Giving Back, Leadership, Lifestyle, Podcast, Sales, Work From Home

We are going to do a short two part series on the Coronavirus. In part 1 we are going to talk with Mark Janus who is seeing his travel business get crushed by the coronavirus pandemic. In part 2 we will be talking with Danial Hultin who survived COVID19 to get his perspective.

Welcome back to another FUTRtech video podcast. Today we are going to take a bit of a different approach. We have heard from various businesses about how they are adapting. And we’ve talked about the impact of the illness. We haven’t talked about the people who are out there really struggling for their futures. The tech sector has been fortunate, because it has been enabling business in this environment, but other sectors haven’t been so lucky. Travel is one of those sectors hardest hit, and there is no relief in site. So, today we have Mark Janus of Janus Travel to talk about what it is like for people with small businesses who are faced with the destruction of their dreams. I don’t think we hear enough about them.

Organizational Psychology with Nick Tasler - Part 2

Organizational Psychology with Nick Tasler - Part 2

Chris Brandt
Leadership, Mental Health, Podcast, Tips and Tricks, Work From Home, Workplace

Welcome back to another FUTRtech video podcast. Today we have Part 2 of our interview with New York Times Best selling author, Psychologist and Speaker, Nick Tasler who is CEO of Decision Pulse, a Global management consulting firm which helps companies manage their transformation with better decision making. He describes himself as a dad, a husband, and a total geek about the science of human nature. He is author of The Impulse Factor, Why Quitters Win, Domino and most recently Ricochet, What to do When Change Happens to You.

Welcome Nick.

Check out Nick at his website at nicktalser.com

Organizational Psychology with Nick Tasler - Part 1

Organizational Psychology with Nick Tasler - Part 1

Chris Brandt
Leadership, Podcast, Tips and Tricks

Welcome back to another FUTRtech video podcast. Today we are going to talk about Organizational Psychology, and we have a New York Times Best selling author, Psychologist and Speaker here to help us out. Nick Tasler is CEO of Decision Pulse, a Global management consulting firm which helps companies manage their transformation with better decision making. He describes himself as a dad, a husband, and a total geek about the science of human nature. He is author of The Impulse Factor, Why Quitters Win, Domino and most recently Ricochet, What to do When Change Happens to You.

Welcome Nick.

Check out Nick at his website at nicktalser.com

The Sales Machine with Phil Johanet - Part 2

The Sales Machine with Phil Johanet - Part 2

Chris Brandt
Cloud, Data Center, Data Protection, Giving Back, Podcast, Sales, Work From Home, Tips and Tricks

Welcome back to another FUTRtech video podcast. This is part 2 of our Interview with Phil Johanet where we talk about the world of sales in technology.

I have known phil for some time, and if the topic of all-time greatest sales people in the business comes up, Phil’s name is always at the top. Phil brings a sensibility and intelligence to the game that you rarely see. He is the perfect balance of getting it done and fun. I’m super excited to talk with him, Welcome Phil.

The Sales Machine with Phil Johanet - Part 1

The Sales Machine with Phil Johanet - Part 1

Chris Brandt
Cloud, Data Center, Data Protection, Giving Back, Leadership, Sales

Welcome back to another FUTRtech video podcast. Today we are going to talk about the world of sales in technology, and we have a great guest that I am very excited to introduce, Phil Johanet.

I have known phil for some time, and if the topic of all-time greatest sales people in the business comes up, Phil’s name is always at the top. Phil brings a sensibility and intelligence to the game that you rarely see. He is the perfect balance of getting it done and fun. I’m super excited to talk with him, Welcome Phil.

eMERGE 2020 Chicago Postponed

eMERGE 2020 Chicago Postponed

Chris Brandt
eMERGE, Shows

COVID-19 Update

First we would like to thank all the sponsors of eMERGE 2020 Chicago, you are true partners in bringing this show to life and we appreciate your involvement. Many of you have inquired about our plan for the COVID-19 virus outbreak. Additionally, many of our sponsors have informed us of travel restrictions that have been put in place by their companies. This outbreak has had a significant impact on tradeshows around the world. Many shows have gone virtual or been cancelled.

SXSW 2019 Interview with BYGmusic

SXSW 2019 Interview with BYGmusic

Chris Brandt
SXSW, Marketing

One of the big themes at SXSW this year was the importance of Influencers, and in particular Micro-Influencers. BygMusic is a company founder by Krish Sharma, a Grammy winner, and Mike Alden. The idea is to source bands with a following and connect them to advertisers who see value in their fan base. This helps the Marketers reach audiences that have been challenging to access and it gives musicians a way to monetize their music.

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