“I don't look at automation as displacing human jobs as much as enabling humans to do better stuff and spend more time together.” - Joe Gleinser

There are a lot of opportunities for automation and integration of artificial intelligence in the area of software development. By leveraging technology to take care of the mundane, developers are free to focus on higher-level work that is creative and meaningful. That’s where we create the most value and where artificial intelligence is unlikely to become competitive with humans within our lifetime.

Today, I’m exceptionally excited to be joined by someone I’ve known for almost 15 years, Joe Gleinser, Co-Founder of Trustgrid. Joe is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience growing technology product and service organizations around enterprise data centers, cloud, and security technologies. He is currently the CEO at Trustgrid, an edge computing platform that enables application providers to deploy in and connect to customer environments. He has previously been CEO at GCS Technologies, Inc. and is currently Chairman of the Board.

In this conversation, Joe and I discuss the impact of social media on information distribution, why we need to teach our children critical thinking, how Joe’s family influenced his career, the evolution of education due to technology, why human relationships and collaboration are crucial even in a remote environment, and more. Enjoy the episode!

Highlights

Joe’s early exposure to programming and his career in technology and business

How Joe’s family has influenced his perspective on business and his professional life

My experience joining an internet startup right before the dot-com bubble burst

The role of technology in education and how it has evolved over the past 25 years

How the education of our youth changed as a result of the pandemic

Trustgrid’s perspective on in-person interactions as a fully remote company

Concerns surrounding TikTok and its influence on our youth

Positive and negative impacts of social media and the need for emphasizing critical thinking skills

The challenges of maintaining the human side of technology

How automation can enhance human capabilities

Navigating the trade-offs between convenience and privacy/security

Exploring the current state of artificial intelligence, the marketing hype, and its limitations

What people-driven tech means to Joe

Connect with Joe Gleinser

Joe Gleinser on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joegleinser/

Trustgrid Website https://trustgrid.io/

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Humans are great at exploring thinly sliced pieces of life. AI enables us to solve problems at the level of a complex system, taking us from an era of data and information into an age of knowledge.

We can’t think about the advancement of technology without considering who makes it, who uses it, and who’s leveraging it. Humans are the central piece of the puzzle, creating inventions and making discoveries that translate into everything that has become ubiquitous in our modern world. It’s impossible to separate people from technology and the influence of the human condition on the software we interact with daily.

To explore this topic further, I’m joined by multi-dimensional thought leader Jaleh Daie today. Jaleh is a Partner at Aurora Equity and someone I’ve just recently had the opportunity to meet. She’s a trailblazer and pioneer many times over, having served as the first woman in several leadership roles.

In this conversation, Jaleh and I discuss how her upbringing and immigrant experience influenced her career, her transition from academia to venture capital, the relationship between science and technology, AI's benefits and potential dangers, the importance of human involvement in decision-making, and more.

Highlights

Jaleh’s upbringing in Iran and the challenges she faced as a graduate student in the US during the Iran hostage crisis

Jaleh’s dynamic career journey from academia to serving the President and eventually joining the world of venture capital

The importance of developing different skills and mental models to adapt to changing circumstances

How growing up in a big family taught Jaleh the value of focus and cooperation in achieving her goals

The motivation behind Jaleh’s decision to leave academia and pursue a career at the Packard Foundation

Exploring the interconnectedness of science and technology

How AI has enabled the shift from the era of information to the era of knowledge

The benefits of AI in understanding complex systems

Why humans are an essential part of the equation, despite the advancement of AI

Why Jaleh made the move from San Francisco to Austin

What people-driven tech means to Jaleh

The impact of technology on the immigration process

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Jaleh Daie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalehdaie/

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“Great relationships still need to happen, and technology should support that.” - Rob Kaczmarek

When you look at the community banking market and what they do well, it’s centered around their human connection with their clients. This connection is at the heart of relationships that last a lifetime, often from generation to generation. As we build the technology to improve our banking experience, it’s critical that that piece is supported and the human relationship remains at the center.

Today, I’m incredibly pleased to be joined by Rob Kaczmarek, who I’ve known and respected for several years. Rob is a serial entrepreneur who has founded several successful SaaS companies, including inbanx, which we're talking about quite a bit today.

In this conversation, Rob and I discuss his dynamic entrepreneurial journey, the influence of his family on his mindset, his approach to understanding user needs, the need to adapt and innovate while maintaining a human connection, and more.

Highlights

Rob’s family background and entrepreneurial journey

How Rob’s family influenced his approach to business and problem-solving

The importance of dedication, commitment, and sacrifice

Why it’s crucial to be able to ignore distractions and stay focused on your goals, especially in a noisy and competitive industry

The evolution of software and its adaptability to different situations

Understanding context and building an enterprise-grade solution from scratch

Technology development and adapting to a changing environment

Flexibility and adaptability in entrepreneurship

The positive and negative effects of AI and learning to leverage it as a tool

What people-driven tech means to Rob

Why technology needs to support and facilitate genuine human relationships

Connect with Rob Kaczmarek

inbanx Website https://www.inbanx.com/

Rob Kaczmarek on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robkaczmarek/

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