Episodios

  • Empowering Women in Business with Joanna Vargas

    Empowering Women in Business with Joanna Vargas
    Mar 6 2025
    Dive into a fascinating journey of female entrepreneurship on the Atom CTO Podcast! We're hosting an inspiring conversation with Joanna Vargas, the dynamic force behind "The Get Up Girl" podcast. Vargas's career trajectory is a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit, fiery passion, and grit. Clearing her path outside the conventional structures of a 9-to-5 career, Joanna Vargas's chronicle kicks off quite intriguingly. From her early years running a lemonade stand to venturing into dance and fitness studios, Vargas's innovative and strategic decision-making have helped her pioneer her way in various industries. Besides discussing her successful transition into entrepreneurship, the episode takes a deep dive into the realistic aspects of the entrepreneurial life and the ability to adapt to business transitions.
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    41 m
  • Finding your tribe: A journey into humanitarian leadership with Dom Courage

    Finding your tribe: A journey into humanitarian leadership with Dom Courage
    Feb 24 2025
    Dominic Courage shares gripping insights from managing global humanitarian crises at Save the Children. From coordinating refugee responses to training crisis leaders, this episode reveals practical leadership lessons born from high-stakes situations. Discover how empathy, systematic thinking, and strategic frameworks can transform chaos into effective action. Perfect for leaders seeking proven crisis management strategies from someone operating at the sharp end of global emergencies.
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    40 m
  • Act small - think Big! The Dominic Courage Trailer

    Act small - think Big! The Dominic Courage Trailer
    Feb 18 2025
    Act small - think Big! The Dominic Courage Trailer by Business Podcasts by Atom CTO
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    4 m
  • Unpacking M&A: The mechanics of a tech due diligence with Mark Zurich

    Unpacking M&A: The mechanics of a tech due diligence with Mark Zurich
    Feb 6 2025
    In this episode of the Atom CTO podcast, Bhairav Patel sits down with seasoned tech executive Mark Zurich to delve deep into the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) from a technical perspective. The conversation addresses both the seller's and buyer's mindsets, with an emphasis on preparing for M&A activities, understanding tech due diligence processes, and managing cultural integration post-acquisition. Guest Bio: With over 35 years in the tech industry, Mark has held senior positions at industry giants and boasts a robust portfolio of M&A experiences. His expertise spans across roles at General Electric, Nokia, and BlackBerry, among others, aligning technology strategies with business objectives.
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    51 m
  • Innovating Social Commerce with AI - Ugenie

    Innovating Social Commerce with AI - Ugenie
    Feb 6 2025
    In this engaging episode of the Atom CTO podcast, host Bhairav Patel welcomes Phin Mpofu, a dynamic serial entrepreneur and founder of Ugenie. Bhairav and Phin explore the journey from idea to implementation in the start-up ecosystem, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities in the tech and AI industries. Phin shares his insights on building an AI-first business, the evolution of entrepreneurship, and the experiences of being a Black founder. Guest Bio: Phin Mpofu is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Eugenie, an AI-powered platform in the social commerce space. With a background in the start-up community and a passion for technology and community building, Phin is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the tech industry
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    42 m
  • Develop a Founder Mindset - the Phin Mpofu Trailer

    Develop a Founder Mindset - the Phin Mpofu Trailer
    Jan 27 2025
    Trailer to the main event where we ask this week's guest 5 questions Phin Mpofu is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Eugenie, an AI-powered platform in the social commerce space. With a background in the start-up community and a passion for technology and community building, Phin is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the tech industry
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    3 m
  • Leadership vs Management

    Leadership vs Management
    Jan 27 2025
    In this episode, Alan and Bhairav talk about leadership and management, the qualities to look out for and what it takes to excel as a leader and a manager. In this podcast you'll learn: - Difference between leadership and management - Can everyone be a leader? - What makes a great manager? - Roles and responsibilities for being a better leader and a manager - How important is influence for leadership? - Who is considered to be a great leader?
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    29 m
  • How to write a pitch deck

    How to write a pitch deck
    Jan 26 2025
    In this episode Alan and Bhairav talk all things "pitch deck" Both Alan and Bhairav outline the slides described by Guy Kawasaki in his post, "The only 10 slides you need in your pitch" and add their own experience and flavour to that methodology https://guykawasaki.com/the-only-10-slides-you-need-in-your-pitch/ In this podcast you'll learn: The key slides you need in your pitch deck Why they are important What content you need to put into each slide What turns off investors
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    42 m