Ep1137: Zac Staples on AI for Naval Readiness
A childhood love of tractors and a Navy career shaped Zac Staples’s path to founding Fathom5, the first company to deploy AI on a naval warship. In this episode, he shares how he's tackling the overlooked world of industrial machines—building platforms that bring AI to legacy systems powering national security and daily life. With a focus on trust, machine resilience, and sustainability, Zac offers a grounded, thoughtful perspective on modernizing critical infrastructure in an AI-driven age.#AIinDefense #MachineTrust #CriticalInfrastructure
10 Apr 22min
Ep1136: Harel Ram: Building the Negev Innovation Hub
From overcoming startup challenges to driving regional innovation, Harel Ram shares his journey from entrepreneur to ecosystem leader. He unpacks the transformation of Beersheba into a global tech hub, the power of strategic partnerships, and the lessons learned in balancing vision, investment, and execution to create lasting value for startups, investors, and the wider tech industry.#TechInnovation #StartupEcosystem #BeershebaTechHub
24 Mar 25min
Ep1135: Itamar Friedman: Safeguarding AI Code Integrity
From military service to deep tech startups, Itamar Friedman has always been drawn to solving complex problems. Now, as the founder of Codo, he sees AI-driven code integrity as his life’s mission. In this conversation, he unpacks the rapid evolution of AI in software development, the future of automated code testing and review, and the critical role AI will play in ensuring software aligns with ethical and security standards. With insights on the intersection of AI, infrastructure, and the next wave of technological breakthroughs, this discussion offers a thought-provoking look at how AI is reshaping the way we build, verify, and trust code.
18 Mar 32min
Ep1134: Eric O’Neill on the Future of Cybersecurity: Trust Over Data
Trust is the new currency in cybersecurity. Former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O’Neill reveals how cybercriminals exploit AI, deep fakes, and social engineering to infiltrate even the most secure organizations. With insights from his career tracking spies and securing critical infrastructure, he unpacks the evolving threats businesses face and the urgent need to rethink digital security. From real-world espionage cases to the vulnerabilities of global enterprises, he explores why protecting data isn’t enough—safeguarding trust is the real challenge of the digital age.
13 Mar 19min
Ep1133: Inna Tokarev Sela: Context is Enterprise AI's Missing Link
Inna Tokarev Sela has been at the forefront of data and AI, from her early days at SAP to leading innovation in enterprise analytics. She shares her journey of bridging the disconnect between technical and business teams, the challenges of AI adoption in enterprises, and how Elumex is transforming generative AI into a seamless tool for decision-making. With insights on AI governance, automation, and the future of application-free workflows, she paints a compelling vision of how businesses can harness AI for smarter, faster, and more intuitive data-driven operations.
11 Mar 25min
Ep1132: Building Security at the Design Stage with Michael Nov
Michael Nov’s journey—from the Israeli military to enterprise software and entrepreneurship—shaped his approach to product security. He shares how AI can bridge the gap between engineering and security teams, ensuring security is embedded at the design stage rather than becoming a last-minute hurdle. Drawing from his experience at OwnBackup and now as co-founder of Prime Security, he discusses the challenges of scaling security in fast-moving enterprises, the evolving role of AI in risk management, and why proactive security is key to business velocity.
7 Mar 20min
Ep1131: Get Off the X: Michele Rigby Assad on Moving Beyond Comfort Zones
In the chaos of Baghdad during her CIA tour, Michelle Rigby Assad discovered that working harder wasn't enough—working on the right things was crucial. Drawing from intelligence vetting techniques, she explains how questioning established processes and being intentionally curious can transform both personal growth and organizational success. Her book "Get Off the X" explores moving beyond comfort zones toward purposeful action, emphasizing that meaningful progress often comes from small, consistent daily steps.#20MinuteLeaders #GetOffTheX #EmbraceTheUnknown #PurposefulAction
2 Mar 20min
