In this episode, we spoke with Rich Edwards, CEO of Mindspan Systems. Mindspan Systems specializes in providing data science and data-driven technology solutions to mid-market insurance, banking, and financial institutions. Their focus is on helping these organizations create personalized and customized experiences for each customer, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and better business outcomes. 

Join us in another rich podcast episode where we delve into the world of data, technology, and business strategy. Connect with Rich as we talk about the possibilities data can make to get you on your competitive edge!  

We particularly talk about: 

1:30 – Rich Edwards’ Career Story 

4:30 – Going out of your comfort Zone 

6:48 – Investing in research improve product market fit 

7:50 – Rich’s experience with IBM  

10:50 – Speaking Engagements and joining Hackathons 

11:30 – Strategic shift to the enterprise level of business 

13:15 – Getting involved with Mindspan Systems  

14:20 – Data as a liability 

17:00 – What Mindspan Systems does and the type of problems they solve 

21:56 – What makes Mindspan Systems different from others: Their data-driven approach 

25:54 – Putting on the Product Management hat 

27:30 – Investing into existing solutions and finding broad possibilities 

29:55 – Rich’s view on AI applied to Financial Services 

33:56 – Technology will be commoditized with AI and become more competitive 

34:15 – The mindset when viewing data and AI as a liability  

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Connect with Rich:  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richedwards/  

Website: https://mindspaninc.com/  

Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck.

Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably.

Connect with Wouter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/  

Connect with Jacki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/  

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In this episode, we sit down with Dinesh Punni, Youtuber, Founder and CEO of Immersive Insiders, a cutting-edge online learning platform helping professionals thrive in the Augmented and Virtual Reality industries. 

Join us in this immersive episode of the podcast as we explore his fascinating career story, passion, and deep interests in gaming and entrepreneurship. 

Gain insights into the differences and implications of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR) and extended reality (XR) and discover the virtual world through a different lens, especially amidst advancing technology. Connect with Dinesh as we talk about the immersive technology landscape!  

We particularly talk about: 

1:11 – Dinesh Punni’s Career Story 

3:13 – Dinesh’s Interests in Gaming and Entrepreneurship 

4:54 – The definition of VR 

5:38 – What is AR? 

6:09 – The confusing term of Mixed Reality 

6:33 – XR: the combination of VR, AR, and MR 

7:12 – Being in the real reality 

8:47 – Apple joining immersive technologies 

11:41 – Defining the Metaverse 

14:37 – Starting Immersive Insiders 

18:44 – Dinesh’s advice on getting into entrepreneurship  

22:39 – Why Immersive Insiders is in a remote set-up 

26:08 – Hiring VS. Growing 

27:38 – The careers and skills one must be equipped with to get into AR and VR  

32:49 – Where to reach Dinesh Punni 

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Connect with Dinesh:  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dineshpunni/  

Website: https://immersive-insiders.com/  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DineshPunni  

Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck. 

Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably. 

Connect with Wouter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/  

Connect with Jacki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/  

Join us at http://bit.ly/3X7avm6  

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Mangtas Nation Says: Happy Mother's Day!  

In this special episode, we celebrate the amazing achievements of mom entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and driving innovation in the tech industry. 

Join our awe-inspiring mompreneurs, Ekta Tejwani the Founder of Meetmumz, and Camille Faylona the Founder of Campfire Crates as they share their stories, insights, and tips on how to thrive in the fast-paced world of tech entrepreneurship while juggling the demands of motherhood. 

We talk about the unique challenges that mom entrepreneurs face, from funding to work-life balance, and how they leverage technology to overcome them.  

Whether you're a mompreneur yourself, or just curious about the power of women in tech, this episode is for you.  

So, join us as we celebrate the power of mothers in business and the impact they're making on the world. Mompreneurs unite! 

In this episode, we particularly talk about: 

• 3:39 – Ekta Tejwani  
• 4:45 – Camille Faylona 
• 5:50 – How Ekta and Camille met  
• 6:44 – How Camille balances being an entrepreneur and a mother 
• 7:50 – Ekta building her business -- Meetmumz 
• 9:00 – Creating a Space for Mother Founders and the Founding of The Mother Founder Movement 
• 11:20 – The founding story of Campfire Crates – Camille's learning business for children  
• 12:50 – The test on Campfire Crates because of the pandemic 
• 15:33 – Working on different formats is the biggest challenge for Campfire Crates 
• 17:00 – The founding story of Meetmumz – creating a safe environment for children to play and mothers to socialize using technology 
• 24:30 – The Mother Founder Movement – community for mother entrepreneurs 
• 27:25 – What Mother Founder Movement advocates 
• 30:18 – The Mothe Founder Movement focus: Utilizing technical knowledge to create automation and technical solutions that will help mothers save time.  
• 33:15 – The challenges faced by mothers in creating startups 
• 36:13 – Understanding the need of employees or mothers to create a support system in the workforce  
• 40:43 – “Always go for it and try something today” 
• 41:51 - “Create your own definition of success.” 
• 42:50 – Women have good business ideas and have the capacity to be entrepreneurs 
• 43:50 – Where to find The Mother Founder Movement 

*view show notes* 

Connect with Ekta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekta-tejwani/  

Connect with Camille: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillefaylona/  

Be a part of the Mother Founder Movement:  

• Website: https://motherfounder.my.canva.site/the-mother-founder-movement  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mother.founder/  

 Mangtas Nation is hosted by Mangtas CEO Wouter Delbaere and CMO Jacki Demuynck. 

Jacki and Wouter are also the co-founders of Mangtas – a curated marketplace where businesses can meet their remote staffing needs – reliably. 

Connect with Wouter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wouter-delbaere/  

Connect with Jacki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackidemuynck/  

Join us at http://bit.ly/3X7avm6  

Follow us on Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! 

Be sure to subscribe/follow #MangtasNation for more!