Episodes

Reimagining the Fresh Produce Supply Chain in Austin’s Booming Startup Scene Austin, Texas isn’t just home to live music and great barbecue, it’s also one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the United States. In this first episode of the Austin Tech Series (ATX1) from The Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris Januszewski sits down with Shivam Sheel, CEO of ProduceX. They explore how technology, trust, and innovation are transforming the fresh produce supply chain. Shivam shares his journe...

Building Technology with Soul: Why AI Governance Matters for Small Businesses “AI is no longer just a technical discussion — it’s a strategic imperative.” In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris Januszewski speaks with David Espíndola, founder and CEO of Brainyus, about helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. A former Oracle executive and Chief Information Officer, David shares how his global career inspired the creat...

From Engineer to Entrepreneur – Dave Hall, CEO of Hallfield Controls “Diversity in the customer base is key.” In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris Januszewski speaks with Dave Hall, CEO of Hallfield Controls, about building a resilient engineering company that thrives across economic cycles. Dave’s story moves from starting a controls-engineering firm during the 2008 recession to leading a diverse, multi-industry business today. His journey reveals what engineering entrepren...

Transforming Youth Sports Development Through Technology and Purpose “Only 7 percent of kids play in college.” That reality inspired Tim Livingston, former college basketball player and now CEO of Aces Nation, to rethink how youth sports should work. In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris Januszewski and Tim explore how passion, balance, and innovation can reshape the future of youth sports development. Tim shares his journey from athlete to entrepreneur and explains why kids ...

Bridging the Enterprise AI Reality Gap “Lead with relationships.” In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, host Chris Januszewski sits down with Michelle Tinsley, CEO of Sciata, to talk about closing the gap between AI ambition and real-world results. Michelle shares her journey from Intel executive to startup founder and now leader of a thriving enterprise AI consulting firm. Her insights highlight the critical balance between technology, people, and culture in digital transformation...

Ethical AI Technology That Helps Save Lives “Everybody needs a coach in life.” In this episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, host Chris Januszewski talks with Dustin Hillis, CEO of SafeSpace Global, about the future of ethical AI technology and how innovation can serve humanity instead of replacing it. From his early days breaking sales records in college to leading a global AI company, Dustin’s story blends hustle, mentorship, and purpose-driven tech leadership. Key Highlights: • The jou...

Smarter E-Commerce Inventory Management Through AI “Every single brand has this problem.” In the latest episode of The Rebellious Times Podcast, Chris sits down with Fabricio Miranda, CEO of Flieber, to unpack how AI-driven e-commerce inventory management is transforming the way modern brands scale. Key Highlights • Solving one of retail’s biggest bottlenecks – inventory inefficiency • Building Flieber’s AI platform to supercharge supply-chain visibility • Lessons from scaling during the COV...

The Power Of Live Video Experiences – Bulldog DM “Over one billion audience engagements” – that’s the power of premium live video experiences. Join me in conversation with John Petrocelli, CEO of Bulldog DM, as we explore: Key Highlights: • Creating interactive experiences that transform viewers into participants • Delivering premium live video across Fortune 100 companies • Pioneering next-generation streaming experiences since 2012 • Building white-label destinations for global brands ...

The Potential Of AI And Quantum Computing Through A Business Lens “Computational power is the new currency” – a powerful insight into our technological future. Join Chris in conversation with Joe Reddix, a technology visionary with six decades of experience, as we explore: Key Highlights: • The symbiotic relationship between AI and quantum computing • Revolutionary applications in business and cybersecurity • The role of heavy water in future data storage (this blew my mind. See a screensh...

Making An Impact Through Addiction Awareness – WHYSUP “I was completely broken” – raw honesty from a friend who turned his rock bottom into a mission to help others through addiction awareness. Join me in conversation with Mark Murray, founder of WHYSUP, as we explore: Key Highlights: • The journey from gambling addiction to social impact • Building mental health awareness through lived experience • Reaching 250,000 people with life-changing programs • Transforming education around addict...

Reader Relationship Management – Storiad “We call ourselves a DIY Plus model” – reimagining book marketing for the digital age. Join Chris on our startup podcast with Ramzi Hajj, CEO of Storiad, as we explore: Key Highlights: • Transforming book promotion through structured marketing • Combining AI assistance with personalized support • Building sustainable reader relationships • The power of timely marketing in book launches • Bootstrapping success in the publishing industry Perfect fo...

IN MEMORIAM: A Tribute to Todd Cochrane – Pioneer, Mentor, and Podcasting Hall of Famer With heavy hearts, we share one of Todd’s final interviews, recorded August 2025. As the founder of Blubrry and a true podcasting pioneer, Todd’s impact on our industry cannot be overstated. I had the privilege of interviewing Todd Cochrane just weeks before his sudden passing. Todd wasn’t just the founder of Blubrry – he was a mentor, pioneer, and champion of independent podcasters everywhere. From a $14....

https://youtu.be/UcoYX6XMknE Creative Financing And The Transforming Lending Landscape – Finmark “AI is taking over in many areas of banking.” – a insightful discussion on finance in today’s digital age. Join me on our startup podcast with Roberto Rivera, CEO of Finmark, as we explore: Key Highlights: • The three Cs of lending: Character, Capacity, and Collateral • Creative financing solutions beyond traditional banking • How AI is transforming the lending landscape • The future of crypto...

Edge computing and peer-to-peer in defense tech – Socket Supply In this episode of the Rebellious Times podcast, Chris Januszewski speaks with Paolo Fragomeni, CEO of Socket Supply, about revolutionizing computing through peer-to-peer technology and edge computing innovation in the defense tech space. Discover insights on: • The cyclical nature of centralized vs. decentralized computing • Building defense-grade peer-to-peer protocols • The future of edge computing and device-to-device commun...

AI Implementation For Organizational Transformation – Entromy “AI literacy isn’t just a nice to have” – a crucial insight for today’s leaders navigating organizational transformation through AI implementation. Join me in conversation with Kara Whitaker, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Expansion at Entromy, as we explore: Key Highlights: • Building organizational health through data insights • Transforming leadership with real-time feedback • Moving beyond traditional employee surveys • I...

Ending Spredsheet Slavery For CFOs – Finnt “You can’t get time back” – a powerful reminder as we explore the future of finance and ending spreadsheet slavery. Join me in conversation with Anji Ismail, CEO of Finnt, as we explore: Key Highlights: • The journey from finance professional to tech innovator • How AI is augmenting (not replacing) finance roles • The critical role of data quality in AI implementation • Finding work-life balance as a tech founder • Breaking through finance secto...

The Future of AI in HR Compliance – VirgilHR “Empower HR professionals to be more strategic” – turning HR compliance expertise into groundbreaking technology. Join Chris, growth partner to startups, on our startup podcast with Jocelyn King, CEO of VirgilHR, as we explore: Key Highlights: • The journey from HR professional to tech founder • Building a SaaS product without a technical background • Navigating Techstars as a female founder • Balancing HR compliance with employee trust • The ...

Innovation in Digital Home Management – HomeZada “We spend 33% annually on our homes” – yet most of us lack a digital home management system to manage this vital investment. Join Chris, founder of Rebel Commerce Solutions, on our startup podcast with Elizabeth Dodson, Co-Founder of HomeZada, as we explore: Key Highlights: • Building a tech company with your spouse • Setting boundaries in a family business (“No PDA in the office!”) • Creating digital solutions for home management • The pow...

The Bootstrap Path to Startup Success – Zappix “Cashflow is king” – wisdom from a leader who chose the bootstrap path to startup success. Join Chris, growth partner for B2B SaaS companies, on our startup podcast with Yossi Abraham, CEO of Zappix: Key Highlights: • Building a profitable tech company without VC funding • Navigating healthcare regulations while innovating • Implementing AI for meaningful customer engagement • Guerrilla marketing strategies that actually work • The art of su...

Revolutionizing structured finance through AI and blockchain – Intain “We wanted to build something which was similar to a public exchange.” – an ambitious goal that focuses on revolutionizing structured finance through AI and blockchain. Join Chris Januszewski, growth partner for software startups, on our startup podcast with Sanjay Nishank, COO of Intain, as we explore: Key Highlights: • The journey from IT services to fintech entrepreneurship • How AI and blockchain are revolutionizing l...

Legal innovation in dispute resolution – New Era ADR “Litigation is a broken process” – a powerful statement that sparked a revolution in dispute resolution through legal innovation. Join Chris, growth partner for startups, on our podcast with Collin Williams, CEO of New Era ADR: Key Highlights: • Transforming dispute resolution with 100-day resolutions • How technology is revolutionizing traditional legal practices • Creating more efficient, empathetic legal processes • Breaking down the...

Democratizing Banking In Africa – The Pngme Story “Everyone deserves equal access to finance” – a powerful mission driving innovation in emerging markets with the goal of democratizing banking in Africa. Join me on our startup podcast with Rob Hiff, VP of Growth at Pngme , as we explore: Key Highlights: • Democratizing banking & digital finance across Sub-Saharan Africa • How mobile money is revolutionizing financial inclusion • Adapting fintech solutions for emerging markets • Building u...

Revolutionizing Shopping With AI Fashion Retail – The Wishi Story “Personalization isn’t just a feature – it’s the future of e-commerce” – insights on transforming luxury fashion and retail with AI. Join Chris on our startup podcast with Clea O’Hana, CEO and Co-founder of Wishi, as we explore: Key Highlights: • The journey from finance to revolutionizing fashion tech. • How AI fashion retail is transforming personal styling at scale. • Solving the “paradox of choice” in online retail. • C...

From Parking Pain to Profit: How Wayleadr is Transforming the Arrival Experience “We want to impact billions of journeys” – a bold vision for transforming how we think about parking and the arrival experience. Join Chris, growth partner to startups, on our startup podcast with Jaryd Lindheim, VP of Business Development at Wayleadr, as we explore: Key Highlights: • How a CEO’s parking frustration sparked a revolutionary solution • Converting parking spaces into revenue-generating assets • C...