All published episodes

How AI is Re-writing the Employee Journey

June 24, 2026 · Poornima Farrar · Chief Product Officer · Rival

AI is changing far more than recruiting. It's reshaping the entire employee journey—from how people discover opportunities and develop skills to how organizations support performance, growth, and engagement. But when products influence people's careers, livelihoods, and workplace experiences, the stakes are significantly higher. In this episode, Poornima Farrar, Chief Product Officer at Rival, shares how product teams can responsibly introduce AI into high-trust workflows, where automation creates meaningful value, and why trust, transparency, and human oversight remain essential ingredients for successful AI adoption. For product leaders, founders, and HR technology professionals, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at the opportunities and tradeoffs shaping the future of work.

AI is becoming an Assembly Line for the Mind

June 17, 2026 · France Q Hoang · Founder & CEO · BoodleBox

While organizations race to deploy AI tools, many are discovering that access alone doesn't create adoption. In this episode, France Hoang, Founder & CEO of BoodleBox, shares lessons from working with more than 100 colleges and universities as they navigate the shift to AI-powered learning and collaboration. The conversation covers AI literacy, behavior change, product adoption, the future of education technology, and why the winners in the AI era may be the organizations that learn how to redesign workflows—not just implement new tools.

By The Time a Government RFP is Public, You've Already Lost

June 10, 2026 · Adam Zucker · CEO · Cloverleaf AI

In this episode of Colorado Tech People, Adam Zucker, Co-Founder & CEO of Cloverleaf AI, shares how his team is transforming government procurement through AI-powered intelligence. The conversation explores startup execution, customer discovery, MVP development, and the challenges of building products for fragmented markets where relationships, timing, and market signals matter more than conventional SaaS growth tactics. Adam also discusses how AI is reshaping product development, sales intelligence, and the future of public sector technology.

What Customers DO Tells You More Than What They SAY

June 3, 2026 · Jason Balliet · VP, Product · Medallia

In this episode of Colorado Tech People, Jason Balliet shares how AI and behavioral intelligence are reshaping product strategy, customer experience, and enterprise software. The conversation explores predictive systems, proactive experiences, and the shift away from traditional survey-driven CX.Most companies still rely heavily on surveys and direct feedback to understand customer experience. But according to Jason Balliet, the real signals are often hidden in behavior — clicks, hesitation, engagement patterns, conversations, and moments of friction customers never explicitly report.

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What It Really Takes to Build a Marketplace Startup

May 25, 2026 · Marvin Lim · Co-Founder & CEO · TheKitchenTable

Building a marketplace is hard. Building one that changes how people connect is even harder. In this episode, Marvin Lim, co-founder and CEO of The Kitchen Table, shares the realities of creating a two-sided marketplace for unique dining experiences—from finding product-market fit and navigating seasonality to leveraging AI and learning why trying to serve everyone often means serving no one. It's an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, focus, and building meaningful experiences that bring people together.

Why Most Productivity Apps Fail Neurodivergent People

May 13, 2026 · Kathy Long · Founder & CEO · Nixit

What if AI could make communication more accessible, inclusive, and human? In this episode, Kathy Long, founder of Nixit AI, shares how she's building technology that supports neurodiverse individuals through SMS-first experiences, thoughtful AI design, and a deep focus on consent, trust, and connection. It's a conversation about innovation with purpose—and how AI can empower people rather than overwhelm them.

An 8-Year Old Can Build An App. What Does That Mean For The Future of Building?

May 12, 2026 · Ala Stolpnik · Founder & CEO · Wisary

AI has made building easier. Thinking has become harder. As AI tools make software development accessible to anyone, the challenge is no longer writing code—it's knowing what to build, who to build it for, and how to solve the right problem. In this episode, Ala Stolpnik, Founder & CEO of Wisary, discusses the rise of AI-first startups, the evolution of product management, and why the future belongs to builders who can combine rapid execution with disciplined thinking. From vibe coding and AI-powered development to startup funding and customer discovery, this conversation offers a glimpse into how entrepreneurship is being rewritten in real time.

How AI is Rebuilding Recycling- And Changing the Economics Behind it

May 2, 2026 · Joe Castagneri · Director of Software · AMP

What if the future of recycling isn't just about sustainability—but about smarter economics? In this episode, Joe Castagneri, CEO of AMP, shares how AI, robotics, and computer vision are transforming the waste and recycling industry, turning what was once a manual process into a technology-driven business. From scaling a deep-tech startup to building products that create both environmental and financial value, Joe offers a fascinating look at innovation where technology meets real-world impact.

Quantum is Finally Here! What's Changed?

April 23, 2026 · Justin Ging · Chief Product Officer · Atom Computing

In this episode of Colorado Tech People, we sit down with Justin Ging, Chief Product Officer at Atom Computing, to unpack why this moment in quantum feels different—and why Colorado is at the center of it.

9 Principles in Building World Class Product Organizations

April 13, 2026 · Scott Williamson · Product Advisor

In this episode of Colorado Tech People, we sit down with Scott Williamson—former Chief Product Officer at GitLab and VP Product at SendGrid—to break down the real challenges of product management, startup scaling, and building high-performing product teams.