Evolution Exchange USA Podcast

Tommy Parnell, experienced software engineer and co-founder, reveals how his AI platform is transforming how companies make product decisions. The platform analyzes sales and customer support calls to uncover insights that often go unnoticed, helping businesses avoid building unwanted features and improve product-market fit.In this interview, Tommy discusses integrating large language models, adapting to the ChatGPT revolution, and navigating the challenges of hiring technical talent focused on improving data quality. He also shares lessons on remote collaboration, startup culture, and staying passionate through the ups and downs of building an AI-driven company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Founders’ Tales, Jonny Boyarsky, founder of Firstglance, shares how he’s tackling one of the biggest challenges in the startup world: helping founders and investors communicate more effectively. Firstglance is a mobile-first discovery platform that simplifies how startups share updates and investors track progress.Jonny talks about learning to launch early, even when the product isn’t perfect, and why mastering distribution is more important than chasing flawless design. He also discusses hiring challenges, identifying true startup DNA in candidates, and his perspective on Boston’s evolving tech ecosystem.If you’re a founder, investor, or ecosystem builder, this conversation delivers practical insights on leadership, resilience, and building momentum through action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Founders’ Tales, Vivek Uppal, the Founder and CEO of Lappu AI, shares his journey from cybersecurity veteran to startup founder. After discovering that more than 60% of global domains are exposed to spoofing and phishing attacks, Vivek set out to build Lappu AI, an innovative email security platform that uses AI and public DNS data to detect and prevent these threats.He talks about the emotional ups and downs of building a startup, including moments of technical failure followed by major customer wins. Vivek explains how AI-assisted coding tools helped his small team increase backend functionality thirtyfold in just a few months. He also reflects on how leadership training and coaching shaped him into a calmer and more focused founder, and why he values hiring people with true startup spirit who thrive under uncertainty and constant change.If you are passionate about AI, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship, this conversation offers valuable lessons on building technology-driven startups, developing resilience, and staying committed to solving real-world problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Founders’ Tales, Eric Buckley, Founder & CEO of outwrite.ai, shares how his startup is pioneering a new era of AI-driven content visibility, helping brands get discovered and cited by large language models like ChatGPT and Gemini.outwrite.ai was born from a successful content syndication agency that noticed certain articles were consistently cited by AI. Eric and his team turned this insight into a new category of marketing called AI discovery optimization. He opens up about the realities of bootstrapping, losing clients, and learning to launch imperfect MVPs early. Eric also discusses Boston’s evolving startup ecosystem, the importance of mental health and faith, and lessons learned from working alongside his Gen Z sons.If you’re passionate about AI, startups, and the future of content marketing, this conversation is a must-listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Founders’ Tales, Damian O'Farrill, CEO and Founder of Sherpa, shares how his AI-driven startup empowers mid-market and SMB companies to compete with enterprise giants.Damian talks about building Sherpa’s MVP in the fast-changing AI landscape, balancing vision with market feedback, and why sales skills matter even for technical founders. Gain insights on AI innovation, startup challenges, team building, and the importance of mental health in entrepreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edrik Chong, Co-Founder and CTO of Sprout, reveals how his startup is redefining student learning through AI-powered note-taking and adaptive quizzes. Built to help students go beyond taking notes, Sprout transforms written material into personalized quizzes that boost retention and engagement.In this conversation, Edrik shares lessons from building an edtech startup from scratch, finding mentors, and launching their first pilot with Stoughton High School. He also talks about the value of having a trusted co-founder and the mindset needed to thrive in the fast-changing world of startups and education technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Malkus, Co-Founder and Head of Sales at Lighthouse, shares how his PropTech startup is disrupting the outdated security deposit process in the property management industry. Drawing from his experience at Buildium, Taylor talks about identifying real customer pain points, bootstrapping through challenges, and growing a business with limited resources.In this interview, you’ll learn how Lighthouse built its product through customer feedback, overcame funding setbacks, and the lessons Taylor learned about resilience, hiring, and founder mental health. A must-watch for anyone interested in startups, entrepreneurship, and the PropTech ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jack Scott as he converses with industry experts Debashis Bhattacharyya from Opus Technologies, Chris Tsantiris of Masonite, and Caleb H. Mattingly of AllTrails. This episode delves into the evolution of DevOps, exploring Terraform, the maturation of DevOps practices, and the increasing importance of DevSecOps. Gain insights into how these leaders are navigating the future of cloud infrastructure and application security. Tune in for valuable perspectives on optimizing and securing modern IT environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jack Scott as he speaks with Brian Steele, Technology Architect for AI and Data at Coretek, Jimmy Ledbetter, Vice President of AI Strategy and Services at Quisitive, and Erik Roll, Vice President of AI Solutions & Strategy at 3Cloud. Discover how these experts navigate the complexities of AI innovation while balancing security and regulatory concerns. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of AI, from strategic implementation to ensuring robust security and compliance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host Jack Scott as he explores the evolution and impact of language models and machine learning in the 29th episode of Evo USA. Featuring insightful discussions with Claire Longo, Head of MLOps Solution Engineering at Arize AI; Sharmodeep Sarkar, Senior Manager of Machine Learning Platform at Vericast; Dylan Storey, Director of Data and Platform Engineering at Accrete AI; and Sarita Pinto, Director of Data Platform at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Gain valuable insights into the advancements and applications of language models and machine learning technologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.