Most companies are investing in employee experience.

But for a lot of employees, it still feels confusing, disconnected, and harder than it should be.

In this episode, Adriana Cisneros Basulto, Co-founder and CEO of Maxwell, breaks down why that gap exists and what it actually takes to fix it.

Adriana has seen this from both sides. As an employee, she experienced what it feels like when things work. In HR leadership, she saw how difficult it is to create that kind of experience when systems, tools, and programs are all operating separately.

That’s what led her to build Maxwell, a global award-winning platform designed as an “Experience Layer” that connects everything into one simple, intuitive place.

In this conversation, we get into:
• Why employee experience feels fragmented in so many organizations
• How that fragmentation impacts both employees and HR teams every day
• What it looks like to move from managing systems to creating something that actually works
• How behavioral science and AI can be used in practical ways to improve engagement

What stands out is how real and actionable this is. This is not about adding more tools. It is about making what already exists actually work together.

And the barrier to getting started is lower than most people think.

If you are building teams, leading HR, or thinking about retention and engagement, this conversation will give you something to take with you.

Most organizations have a strategic plan.

But actually tracking progress against it and knowing what’s working and what’s not is where things start to break down.

In this conversation, Taylor Korensky, CEO of VisionSync, shares how organizations are moving beyond scattered spreadsheets and disconnected updates to something much more clear, accountable, and actionable.

This episode is for leaders, employers, and anyone responsible for turning strategy into real outcomes.

We get into:

• Why strategy execution is harder than strategy itself
• Where things break down across teams and organizations
• How visibility and accountability change performance

Taylor also shares how Tech Omaha has grown into a 300+ person, community-driven event that brings together builders, developers, and tech leaders across the region.

Most people think internships are just about gaining experience.

But in this conversation, we get into what actually helps students move from school into real opportunities, especially in tech pathways.

Guest host Shohina Sultonova, intern at the Aksarben Foundation and senior at the University of Nebraska Omaha, sits down with Andre Tan, Career Experiences Coordinator at Metropolitan Community College, and Michael Lathan Jr., a tech student, mentor, and student ambassador.

Together, they talk through what students are learning in real time and where stronger alignment between students, educators, and employers is making a difference.

We cover:

• Why internships are meant to be learning environments, not perfect matches
• How many students miss opportunities simply because they don’t understand recruiting timelines
• The reality that some internships expect longer-term commitment (not just summer)
• Why hands-on experience, even outside formal internships, still builds valuable skills
• How coaching, mentoring, and career services help students prepare beyond the classroom
• The importance of being open to adjacent roles like cloud, IT, and business tech to build broader skill sets
• What students gain from simply getting “in the room” with employers and asking questions

Andre also shares how his role connects employers directly into curriculum, helping ensure students are learning what industry actually needs.

Michael brings a student perspective, highlighting how real-world experience through coaching, mentoring, and internships helps students understand both the work and themselves.

At the end of the conversation, Andre shares more about a recent AI and Industry Showcase that brought together students, employers, and educators to explore how AI is being used in real work today. While the event has already taken place, it reflects the kind of connection and exposure that makes a difference.

If you’re interested in getting involved in future opportunities like that, Andre is a great person to connect with. Reach out to him at atan@mccneb.edu.