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    First Name Basis - a TribalScale Podcast

    #FirstNameBasis is TribalScale’s podcast series. In each episode, we sit down with TribalScale employees or special guests to have authentic and candid conversations on a variety of tech, business, and innovation topics.
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    Episodes (65)

    The Power Of AI with Saroop Bharwani from SensoAI

    The Power Of AI with Saroop Bharwani from SensoAI
    Welcome to First Name Basis, where we chat with special guests, industry leaders, and TribalScale employees to have an authentic but informal conversation on a variety of relevant tech and innovation topics. On this episode, we are joined by Saroop Bharwani, Founder and CEO of Senso.ai to discuss how AI is becoming more significant in today's business landscape, and why enterprises need a well-defined AI strategy.

    Always Be Learning

    Always Be Learning

    TribalScale Marketing Coordinator, Alyssa Berbecaru, is joined by our CEO and founder Sheetal Jaitly - Tune into this week's episode to learn about the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School, Sheetal's approach to learning effectively, and playing to your strengths when working in teams. All this and more on this episode of #FirstNameBasis! 

    1:05 - Seeking a mentor

    3:58 - Finding the Harvard program

    5:45 - Stepping back from TribalScale and trusting your employees

    6:10 - Rebuilding TribalScale

    7:25 - Day to day at Harvard

    12:53 - Online learning component at HBS

    14:12 - Collaborating and playing to your strengths

    16:03 - Implementing Sheetal's learnings at TribalScale

    16:52 - Course content 

    19:00 - Working in teams

    20:55 - Building connections

    22:35 - Diversity in the program

    24:22 - Always being prepared

     

    Women in Tech with Hilton Thompson from Zinnia

    Women in Tech with Hilton Thompson from Zinnia

    TribalScale's HR Manager, Nicola Watson, is joined by Hilton Thompson, the Head of Events at Zinnia — Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about the growing presence of women in tech, what Atlanta Tech Village is doing to remedy this and all the details about TribalScale's upcoming Women in Tech event in Atlanta Georgia. All this and more on this episode of #FirstNameBasis!

    1:00 - TribalScale's hiring and recruiting process

    2:00 - How we found Atlanta Tech Village and the company's background

    4:15 - What Atlanta Tech Village is doing for women in tech

    7:00 - The growing presence of women in the tech industry 

    13:50 - TribalScale's upcoming women in tech event

    15:55 - The importance of networking 

    20:00 - The future of Atlanta Tech Village

    21:45 - Transitioning to hybrid work after the pandemic 

    Gender Equity in Web3 with Michelle Abbs from Web3 Equity

    Gender Equity in Web3 with Michelle Abbs from Web3 Equity

    TribalScale Chief of Staff, Heather Page, is joined by Michelle Abbs, Founder and CEO of Web3 Equity—aimed at providing education & empowerment to achieve gender equity in Web3. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about skill building for allies in the community, accessibility challenges that women face, and the Web3 community in Miami. All this and more on this episode of #FirstNameBasis!

    0:30—Michelle’s journey & Web3 Equity’s mission.

    3:45—What inspired the goal of gender equity in Web3 specifically.

    5:45—Feedback from allies in Web3 and what skills they need to work on.

    8:30—Accessibility challenges of Web3.

    10:05—The potential for Web3 to make space for women.

    12:15—How Web3 Equity provides education, empowerment & engagement to deliver on its mission.

    15:20—The Tuttle Tribe NFT collection as a tribute to Julia Tuttle, the woman who founded Miami.

    17:20—The significance of Miami to Web3 Equity and the Web3 community.

    20:20—Community building approaches in Miami.

    22:50—The future of Web3 Equity.

    NFTs and Web3 Insights with Jenna Pilgrim from Rite Network

    NFTs and Web3 Insights with Jenna Pilgrim from Rite Network

    TribalScale CEO, Sheetal Jaitly, is joined by Jenna Pilgrim, CEO of Rite Network— NFT licensing platform. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about Jenna’s journey from blockchain to starting Rite Network, how the Bear Market is inspiring the rise of Web3 and NFTs, and other market insights. All this and more on this episode of #FirstNameBasis!

     

    Jenna’s Journey - 0:45

    Blockchain - 3:14

    The Start of Jenna’s Career - 5:38

    What Rite Network does - 8:48

    Web3 Market Downfall Insights - 11:15

    Jenna’s insights on emerging concepts from Web3 - 16:40

    Access to Web3 for the “average person” - 19:25

    Influencers of the NFT Community - 22:46

    The Utility of NFTs / VIP experience  - 24:12

    NFT Loyalty - 26:18 

    Predictions on Bitcoin - 28:17

    Institutional funding trends - 29:36

    Sheetal’s predictions on institutional funds - 31:35

    How Enterprises should step up - 32:54

    Jenna's move to Miami - 34:56

    Weather Apps & Digital Strategy with Steven R. Smith from AccuWeather

    Weather Apps & Digital Strategy with Steven R. Smith from AccuWeather

    TribalScale VP of Product/Design, Krys Krycinski, is joined by Steven R. Smith, President at AccuWeather—weather forecasting pioneer. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about how AccuWeather is infusing technology with weather, their path to building digital experiences, and the impact of climate change. All this and more on this episode of First Name Basis!

    Steve’s Role at AccuWeather - 0:44 

    Insights on AccuWeather’s roots - 2:18 

    How technology has impacted the company - 5:50 

    Factors that weigh in on decision making from a product and technology stand point - 10:37 

    Technology available to create safety - 13:15 

    Path to building digital experiences - 14:33 

    Data examples that depend on AccuWeather results - 17:30 

    Customer examples that depend on AccuWeather data - 18:53 

    Steve’s predictions for AccuWeather’s big opportunities and innovations for the future - 21:22 

    Climate change - 27:12

    The Chief of Staff Role with Heather Page from TribalScale

    The Chief of Staff Role with Heather Page from TribalScale

    This week TribalScale CEO, Sheetal Jaitly, is joined by our Chief of Staff, Heather Page. Tune in to learn more about the Chief of Staff role, Heather’s experience working alongside Sheetal and the leadership team, and the challenges she’s overcome. All this and more on this episode of First Name Basis!

     

    Heather’s journey to becoming Chief of Staff at TribalScale—1:10

    The need for a Chief of Staff at TribalScale—5:00

    Chief of Staff building trust with leadership team—6:35

    How the CEO and Chief of Staff work together—8:35

    Trusting your Chief of Staff—9:25

    Connecting with other employees outside of the leadership team—12:20

    Heather’s definition of the Chief of Staff role—15:35

    How Heather structures her day—17:25

    What personality traits would Heather look for in her replacement—20:00

    Challenges Heather faced in the role—22:40

    Next steps for Heather—26:45

    TribalScale’s framework and values contributing to Heather’s role—28:30

    Heather’s advice for founders and anyone interested in the Chief of Staff role—30:45

    A CGO'S Perspective on Growth with Jodi Kovitz from Vetster

    A CGO'S Perspective on Growth with Jodi Kovitz from Vetster

    This week TribalScale CEO, Sheetal Jaitly, is continuing the conversation with Jodi Kovitz, Chief Growth Officer at Vetster—the leading veterinary telehealth platform. Tune in to part two of this series to learn more about Vetster as an employee benefit, Jodi’s approach to the CGO position, patience and compartmentalizing with growth efforts. All this and more on this episode of First Name Basis!

     

    Vetster’s vision and what inspired the platform—0:35

    Vetster as an inclusive employee benefit—2:44

    Vetster’s product roadmap and what they have planned for the future—7:25

    Government regulations and pet medication—9:15

    Getting to know Jodi better—12:35

    Jodi’s approach to the Chief Growth Officer position—15:20

    Mistakes people make in growth positions—19:05

    Digital Transformation in the Veterinary Space with Jodi Kovitz from Vetster

    Digital Transformation in the Veterinary Space with Jodi Kovitz from Vetster

    This week TribalScale CEO, Sheetal Jaitly, is joined by Jodi Kovitz, Chief Growth Officer at Vetster—the leading veterinary telehealth platform. Tune in to part one of this series to learn more about building meaningful business relationships, Jodi’s entrepreneurial journey, and the intersectional equity landscape in tech. All this and more on this episode of First Name Basis!

     

    What shaped Jodi’s character - 0:30

    Building meaningful business relationships through passion and trust - 5:10

    Jodi’s inspiration behind Move the Dial and entrepreneurial journey - 8:43

    Intersectional equity landscape in tech - 13:50

    The Toronto tech movement and building a powerful ecosystem - 16:33

    Empathetic Leadership and Workplace Wellness Culture with Monique Peats from Inward Strong

    Empathetic Leadership and Workplace Wellness Culture with Monique Peats from Inward Strong

    We’re continuing the conversation for Mental Health Awareness Month with Host Heather Page and Monique Peats, Co-founder and Chief Clinical Director at Inward Strong. Tune in to the second part of this podcast series to learn about the importance of empathy, how to incorporate workplace wellness into company culture, and advice for entrepreneurs. All this and more on this episode of First Name Basis! 
     


    Why empathy is one of the most important skills to have as a leader - 0:38

    Steps companies can take to build workplace wellness into culture - 3:05 

    Remote culture - 8:20

    Advice for entrepreneurs - 14:40

    Navigating Mental Health and Workplace Wellness with Monique Peats from Inward Strong

    Navigating Mental Health and Workplace Wellness with Monique Peats from Inward Strong

    For Mental Health Awareness Month, Host Heather Page is joined by Monique Peats, Co-founder and Chief Clinical Director at Inward Strong. Tune into this two part series and find out about Monique’s Inward Strong entrepreneurial journey as well as how mental health relates to the COVID pandemic, leadership, and workplace wellness. All this and more on this episode of First Name Basis! 

    Find out about Monique’s entrepreneurial journey and Inward Strong—0:30 

    How the COVID pandemic relates to mental health services and awareness—9:10 

    Leadership’s role in workplace wellness and investing in mental health—12:50 

    Learn more about the Inward Strong platform—16:25

    Women in Tech with Leire Martin, Alice Mao & Bernadine Crisostomo

    Women in Tech with Leire Martin, Alice Mao & Bernadine Crisostomo

    For International Women's Day Leire Martin, Alice Mao & Bernadine Crisostomo from TribalScale's engineering team discuss their experiences navigating the world of tech as women. Find out how they help team members succeed, manage work-life balance and overcome imposter syndrome. All this and more on this episode of First Name Basis!

    Customer Loyalty & Remote Work with Derrick Fung, CEO of Drop

    Customer Loyalty & Remote Work with Derrick Fung, CEO of Drop

    TribalScale CEO Sheetal Jaitly is joined by CEO of Drop, Derrick Fung, to talk about the Drop app, customer loyalty and navigating remote work. While this new remote world has seen the rise of new tech like crypto and NFTs, it has also created implications for gaining consumer trust and maintaining company culture. All this and more packed into this episode of First Name Basis!

    Trusting Your Intuition to Crush Your Competition with Sunil Godse, Intuitive Branding Specialist

    Trusting Your Intuition to Crush Your Competition with Sunil Godse, Intuitive Branding Specialist

    This week TribalScale CEO Sheetal Jaitly is joined by Intuitive Branding Specialist Sunil Godse to talk about the power of intuition. Sunil takes us through his journey with intuition and how trusting his intuition changed his life. Want to crush your competition? Sunil dives into the three pillars that will help you overcome your competition and how they intertwine to make the right decisions. Plus, hear Sunil’s insights into intuitive branding, the four types of intuition, living in the present moment, trusting your intuition. All this and more packed into an hour of this First Name Basis episode! 

    How to Live Longer and The Next 5 Years of Machine Learning with the Kids of The Knowledge Society

    How to Live Longer and The Next 5 Years of Machine Learning with the Kids of The Knowledge Society

    This week we chat with two extraordinary kids from The Knowledge Society. They're not even finished high school and they're already planning on changing our world's future. From research on longevity to how VR will improve healthcare, to quantum computing and key takeaways for machine learning's next five years - this is a conversation you can't miss. Also, a 14-year old's tips for living longer! 

    NFTs and Protecting New Creators with Raine Maida, Lead Singer & Songwriter of Our Lady Peace

    NFTs and Protecting New Creators with Raine Maida, Lead Singer & Songwriter of Our Lady Peace

    Everyone and their uncle are talking about NFTs. Non-Fungible Tokens, unique digital files such as audio clips or art pieces, have stirred up quite the frenzy in the cryptocurrency world, and tech innovators, creatives, and namely musicians are finding ways to take advantage of this spotlight. Lead vocalist & songwriter of Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace, Raine Maida, speaks with TribalScale CEO Sheetal Jaitly about the platform S!NG, the company he's CPO of, and how NFTs  are re-creating that unique fan experience we held close in the days of live concerts. How are platforms like S!NG  protecting this new generation of creators as well as producing NFTs to their benefit? All this and more jammed packed into one half hour of First Name Basis! 

    The Non-linear Path to Leadership with Dinesh Moorjani, Co-Founder of Tinder, Tech Investor, and Adjunct Professor

    The Non-linear Path to Leadership with Dinesh Moorjani, Co-Founder of Tinder, Tech Investor, and Adjunct Professor

    [Episode recorded in December 2020] TribalScale CEO Sheetal Jaitly is joined by Serial Technology Entrepreneur, Cofounder of Tinder, and Tech Investor & Adjunct Professor Dinesh Moorjani for an in-depth analysis of the non-linear path that led him to a path of chemical engineering to esteemed co-founder, investor, and CEO. The magic that created Tinder, sustainable technology within this changing landscape, what he’s keeping his eye on as an investor, and what specific characteristics make for the world’s top performing leaders. All this and more packed into this episode of First Name Basis!

    Digital Product & New Business Strategies with Neelay Patel, CEO, Digital Theatre

    Digital Product & New Business Strategies with Neelay Patel, CEO, Digital Theatre

    This week TribalScale CEO Sheetal Jaitly is joined by the CEO at Digital Theatre, Neelay Patel! The essential strategy of thought leadership and pro bono work in the early days of COVID-19, how Neelay's company survived when schools (his clients) were all closed, accessibility of learning materials for teachers and students, and running the world’s leading digital on-demand platform for the performing arts. Plus, from London and back, Neelay's story of entrepreneurship and engineering pre-internet, his work at The Economist, BBC, AOL, and more! 

    A Product Manager's Holy Grail: Insights from a Career in Commerce with Jeremiah Zinn, CPO, Freshly

    A Product Manager's Holy Grail: Insights from a Career in Commerce with Jeremiah Zinn, CPO, Freshly

    Jeremiah Zinn has had an extensive and incredible run through some of the most ambitious e-commerce companies. Now Chief Product Officer at Freshly, he fills us in about his learnings at Viacom, conducting dog shopping research at Bark & Co., and how to understand your users - canines and humans alike. The secrets to success of lifestyle brands, the costs of ownership, and  what mindset to have to tackle the startup world. All this and more this week on First Name Basis with Sheetal Jaitly!