ScreamingBox Technology & Business Rundown

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming software development, automating tasks that once consumed hours of a developer's time and is fundamentally changing how software is designed, built, tested, and maintained. So how are developers going to save their jobs from AI?

In this podcast Dave Erickson and his technically savvy co-host Botond Seres are going to explore how software development is evolving in the age of AI; and how technology professionals can adapt in order to remain relevant with our guest James Edgell, Founder of SoftEXIT.

James is a technology entrepreneur, software developer, and business leader...

Everyone is talking about the breakthroughs and opportunities that AI is bringing to business - but far fewer are talking about the governance vacuum surrounding it and the threats it can pose.

Welcome to the ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast.

In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson, are going to explore how AI is reshaping global risk, governance, and responsibility - with Helena Hörnebrant, a visionary leader in secure, data-driven digital transformation.

Helena builds and scales globally AI that is analytics-driven with capabilities that support profitable, sustainable growth combining strategic t...

You’re worried that using AI Speech-To-Text for your business will make your communication feel Robotic and it will be full of errors - “No! I ordered 10 cats, not 10 Bats!”

The reality is that AI is quietly transforming many human-facing - AND - communication  - orientated parts - of many businesses.

Welcome to the ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast.

In this episode of the ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast, Dave Erickson and his human speech orientated co-host Botond Seres - will explore how AI speech-to-text and text-to-speech technologies are redefining what it mean...

Strategic networking has always been essential for career growth and business success, but today’s professional landscape is noisier, faster, and crazier than ever.

So how do you form meaningful professional relationships in a world overflowing with information and competing priorities?

In this ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson are going to science out how you can use neuroscience insights, and AI tools to build genuine, opportunity‑creating relationships - with Dr. Elizabeth Fried, award‑winning executive coach and author of Strategic Networking: A Practical Playbook.

Elizabeth has spent...

Coming up with a million dollar product idea - is easier than coming up with million dollar product idea that is based on solving a real world problem that will allow that idea to actually succeed.

In this podcast, Dave Erickson and his co-host Botond Seres are going to examine How Field Experience Can Drive Technology Innovation  - with John Downing - Co-Founder & Chief Product Architect of Leteligence.

John is the co-founder of Lateligence and founder of Latel, and he began his career in heavy civil construction, operating equipment and later working as a civil e...

Even though many in the IT industry are worrying about how AI will replace them, we need to recognize the advantages AI brings to business.

In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson are going to examine strategies for using AI to scale up your business - with Phil Masiello, CEO & Founder of CrunchGrowth.

Phil is a seasoned entrepreneur who has built and sold four companies. He launched his first venture at age 27, and went on to pioneer early eCommerce in the meals industry with The Daily Market before co-founding Raw Essentials Skin Care with...

Everyone is realizing the opportunities that AI can bring to business, unfortunately this also includes people whose business is taking advantage of other people’s business. Those people are realizing the AI can help them commit their crimes and help them steal millions of dollars.

In this podcast Dave Erickson and Botond Seres are going to look at how AI can be twisted into a force of evil and crime with Guy Morris - Author and IT Executive.

Guy is a retired business executive who spent over 38 years in leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies - in...

Video is now a critical part, if not the most important part of today's online marketing; but today’s algorithms demand more content, more often, just to stay visible. So how do you stand out with original, effective content without burning out or drowning in production demands?

In this ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast podcast, we are going to look at how AI can help companies generate quality marketing content flows with Lisa Vecchio - Marketing Lead at VEED.

Lisa is a global B2B marketing leader who’s spent 20 years - proving that mark...

In this podcast Dave Erickson and his very human co-host Botond Seres, are going to hack their way to understanding AI and Cybersecurity from a development perspective with Nir Valtman - Co-Founder & CEO at Arnica

Nir is a security executive whose work has focused on making software security seamless for developers rather than a bottleneck.

Before founding Arnica, he led security strategies at Finastra, NCR and Kabbage, and he’s a regular speaker at Black Hat, Defcon, and RSA cyber security events.

With 7 patents and several open source projects to his name, Nir br...

In this podcast Botond Seres and Dave Erickson discuss A Human Approach to AI Development and Upskilling with Bala Muthiah - Director of Engineering at Lyft.

Bala is a people-first technology leader who brings a rare blend of engineering depth, strategic insight, and a genuine passion for helping others grow.

His career spans impactful roles across the Silicon Valley ecosystem; most recently at Lyft, where he’s contributed to complex high-scale systems, while championing collaborative, human-centered leadership.

Bala has also spent years expanding access to technology opportunities by  volunteering as a computer science tea...

It is hard to believe, but this is the 62nd monthly ScreamingBox Podcast, and everyone wants to know - why is this still a thing after 4 years?!

In this podcast, Dave Erickson and his honorable co-host Botond Seres - are going to look back at 2025, and then look forward to what 2026 might bring.

No guest for this podcast, just the two host looking back and looking forward at the same time.

Timeline Summary:
0:00 Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Forward to 2026
1:54 Advancements in AI and Coding Tools
9:52 The Role of AI in...

In this podcast - Dave Erickson and his real and live co-host Botond Seres - are going to worry about how AI will play into your future - in Part 2  of our podcast with our guest - Ari Block - Techstars Alumni and Author.

Ari is a dynamic entrepreneur and global technology leader whose career bridges military intelligence, forensic technology, and the startup world. His passion for innovation began early - at just eight years old, he founded his first company repairing computers for local businesses.

By age 15, he had - built and successfully exited...

In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson are going to figure out how you can successfully pivot your business and how AI will play into your future; with Ari Block - Techstars Alumni and Author.

Ari is a dynamic entrepreneur and global technology leader whose career bridges military intelligence, forensic technology, and the startup world. His passion for innovation began early - at just eight years old, he founded his first company repairing computers for local businesses.

By age 15, he had - built and successfully exited - a B2B sales platform start-up. This...

In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson are going to find new AI Automation Tools for Entrepreneurs, with Carley Martha - Founder of Success Positive, LLC

Carley brings a powerful and deeply personal perspective on entrepreneurship and technology.

As the mother of a 30-year-old autistic son, she knows firsthand the challenges of balancing the demands of running a business with the responsibilities of family life. That experience shaped her journey into leveraging AI automation tools - not just to grow her business, but to reclaim her time and create more meaningful moments with her...

In this podcast Dave Erickson and his knowledgeable co-host Botond Seres are going to examine AI Tools and AI Stacking that will future proof your career path - with Nono Bokete; CEO & Head of Digital Strategy at Data Sentinels

Nono is a visionary leader at the forefront of digital transformation, AI adoption, and data-driven strategy. As the CEO and Head of Digital Strategy at Data Sentinels, she and her team have guided organizations ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies through large-scale transformation projects - helping them leverage AI, automation, and technology for a competitive edge.

In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson set out to explore Problem Solving Strategies for Business and Technology Challenges; with Nir Bashan -
CEO & Founder of Creator Mindset Consulting.

An executive with extensive experience from years in the Creative Agency world, Nir started Creator Mindset Consulting in 2016 to help clients harness the power of creativity to improve profitability, increase sales and to find new ways to grow.

Creator Mindset Consulting now produces workshops and provides consulting, coaching and keynote speaking engagements at conferences and corporate events.

Nir’s clients include AT&T...

In this podcast Dave Erickson and Botond Seres are going to explore HR Strategies for Tech Companies - with Suzanna Martinez - Founder & President of PEO For The CEO

With over 20 Years of HR experience in the Professional Employer Organization industry, Suzanna is very experienced in guiding businesses through vendor consolidation and cost-saving solutions - that empower leadership teams to focus on growth.

She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs scale with confidence by leveraging outsourced HR infrastructure that works.

In 2020, Suzanna founded PEO For The CEO, a national brokerage firm that helps growing...

In this podcast Botond Seres and Dave Erickson examine techniques to grow SaaS product development and engineering  with Drew Harris -
Fractional Chief Technology & Product Officer of The1DrewHarris.com

As a former SaaS CEO and seasoned technology leader, Drew has built, scaled, and optimized SaaS products that have powered businesses from startup to $100M products.

From pioneering subscription-based video training to scaling an event management SaaS, his company, QuantumDelta, helped customers unlock new revenue streams and achieve massive growth - like taking a single-location franchise to over 100 locations nationwide.

Now, as a...

In this podcast, Dave Erickson and his knowledgeable co-host Botond Seres; are going to look for Cyber-Fraud and see how to deal with it, with Jason Costain the Director at Javloc Ltd.

With over 25 years of leadership experience in safeguarding corporate assets, he has worked with some of the UK’s largest banks - to streamline operational fraud risk and enhance business performance through innovative strategies and advanced technologies - which allows them to navigate complex fraud threats while maintaining efficiency and growth.

As the founder of Javloc, a consultancy that delivers cutting-edge solutions in fr...

In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson are going to search for ways to deal with the stress of business - with Ryan Christensen, Founder of Ryan the Hypnotist.

Ryan is a leading expert on using hypnosis to help high-performing professionals manage stress and unlock their full potential. With over two decades of being a military intelligence officer, Ryan has developed a unique methodology that goes beyond traditional hypnosis techniques.

His work focuses on helping CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders break free from their limiting beliefs and helps them manage stress effectively and achieve...

In this podcast Dave Erickson and his esteemed co-host Botond Seres are going to determine the value of a SasS Product with Dan Balcauski, Founder and Principal Consultant of Product Tranquility.

In 2019, Dan founded Product Tranquility, where he helps high-volume B2B SaaS CEOs refine pricing and packaging strategies for new products. A TopTal - certified Top 3% Product Management Professional, he also contributes to the Kellogg Executive Education course on Product Strategy.

For over 15 years, Dan has managed products across their life cycles, from concept to end-of-life, in industries including consumer internet, mobile, IT software...

In this podcast Dave Erickson and Botond Seres are going to try to grow their understanding of the Productization of Services - with Jay Melone, Founder & Growth Strategist of Profit Ladder.

In 2010 Jay founded a digital agency called New Haircut, and spent 14 years as a B2B Service provider. After many years of struggling with business growth, he started productizing the services his business offered, and as a result was able to stabilize revenue and grow his company.

After seeing the results he generated for his own business Jay started Profit Ladder, where he helps...

In this podcast Dave Erickson and Botond Seres are going to try to figure out how to price things - with Per Sjofors, Founder & CEO of Sjöfors & Partners, Inc.

Per is the best-selling author of "The Price Whisperer - A Holistic Approach to Pricing Power" and a member and thought leader at the Forbes Business Council and the C-Suite Hero Club.

He was recently identified as among the "The 10 Most Visionary Leaders Making a Difference in 2023" by Inc. Magazine and was recently identified as among the "Top 50 Global Thought Leaders in Sales" by Thinkers360.

In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson look at how engineering types can make a business out of their product ideas, with podcast guest Vladimir Baranov, Founder of Human Interfaces.

Vladimir is an Executive Coach  - for Founders and Technical Leaders. He has coached and mentored globally at various incubators and accelerators, with a primary focus on launching, developing, and sustaining startups.

He's a serial entrepreneur, having founded three companies with successful exits in fintech and spacetech - demonstrating his proficiency in scaling businesses through various funding stages.

His entrepreneurial journey has e...

In this podcast, Dave Erickson and Botond Seres are going to explore new and effective means of teaching and learning how to code with Jen Kramer, Director of Learning Design and Technology at AnnieCannons

For over twenty-five years, Jen has been educating clients, colleagues, friends and graduate students about the meaning of a “quality website.”

An award-winning instructor for over twenty-five years, Jen has taught web design, educational technology, and storytelling principles to students from Harvard University and other academic institutions - and students learning in conferences, workshops, and corporate environments.

AnneCannons is focu...

In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson, are going to delegate our questions - about how Founders need to be able to Delegate in order to scale their business - to Valerie Trapunsky, Founder of ChatterBoss

As the founder and CEO of ChatterBoss, Valerie is deeply passionate about bringing the same level of assistant support that A-listers enjoy - to startups and entrepreneurs–all while shining a light on the crucial role that assistants can play in running and scaling a business.

As the author of Delegation Nation, her mission is to provide an ac...

In this podcast, Dave Erickson and Botond Seres are going to discuss investment, investors and business planning with our guest and global investor Bernard Chong.

Bernard has a billion-dollar portfolio that cuts across tech startups, real estate, entertainment, and beyond. A serial entrepreneur and savvy investor whose journey started from the humble beginnings of selling family shoe products in grade school to steering the helm of World Balance - a leading footwear brand in the Philippines.

His investment acumen shines through in ventures such as the award-winning Bren Esports and innovative companies across animation, F...

In this podcast, Dave Erickson and his great co-host Botond Seres, are going to strap in for a learning session on Bootstrapping with Zach Oehlman, Founder of Learn And Grow Rich

LearnAndGrowRich.net is a comprehensive platform empowering individuals to achieve holistic wealth and prosperity.

Their mission extends far beyond financial success; they foster personal development, enhance relationships, broaden horizons, and inspire positive contributions to the world.

Prior to LearnAndGrowRich, Zach was Founder and President of No Limit Investing for more than a decade. Using his experience and passion in Business and finance...

In this podcast, Botond Seres, and Dave Erickson, are  going to see into the global world of B2B Marketing, with our guest Reggie James, Founder of Digital Clarity.

Getting his start in publishing, and then working for AltaVista & Yahoo as a Business Development leader for search and publishing services; Reggie gained a deep understanding of how to sell and market B2B with some of the biggest global companies.

20 years ago he founded his Digital Marketing agency Digital Clarity, which is focused on  Digital Marketing and customer acquisition strategies, Paid Search and SEO campaigns ac...

In this 4th episode of our podcast Interview series, we will be interviewing Garik Tate, Co-Founder & CEO of Valhalla.team  - who has a deep background in appling the latest AI tools for running and growing his businesses.

Garik is an authority in leveraging AI tools for business expansion and operational efficiency.

With his unique expertise, Garik has mastered the art of selling businesses while simultaneously nurturing their growth. Through a proven process encompassing AI development/integration, hiring elite talent, and operational automation, Garik enhances the value of companies for institutional buyers while bolstering their p...

In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson are looking to go international and talk about investing and doing business internationally with Davit Tsitsko, CEO of Tsitsko Holdings.

Davit is a Serial Entrepreneur and Angel Investor living between the fabulous country of Georgia and sunny Cyprus. Founder & CEO of Tsitsko Holding, where he oversees several successful start-ups and companies involved in diverse industries such as energy, IT, media, Online retail, and others.

Summary Timeline
00:00 Starting and growing a business internationally, with a focus on overcoming challenges and developing diverse industries.
05:32 Failures and challenges...

In this podcast, Dave Erickson and his knowledgeable co-host Botond Seres, are going to dissect the various SMB exit options and strategies with Eric Grafstrom, Founder and CEO of ExitGuide.com

In 2020, Eric founded ExitGuide to help ease the process for exiting a business for tens of millions of small, main street business owners.

Exit Guide educates SMB owners on their options and helps them price their business. When ready, they offer online tools and coaching to help prepare your business for sale. And when you and your buyer are ready, they provide expert support...

What are you going to do to protect your business from hackers out to steal your data, or worse your customers data?

In this podcast, Dave Erickson and his esteemed co-host Botond Seres, are  going to peer into the dark world of cyber crime and cybersecurity, with our guest Steve Orrin, Federal CTO & Sr. Principal Engineer of Intel Corp.

Steve is a dynamic leader with a wealth of experience in technology and cybersecurity; across various sectors, including public and private companies, as well as federal agencies.

Notably, he has advised federal agencies, the D...

In this ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson, are going explore how to solve work overload and grow your business by using automation tools with our guest Micah Lamar, CEO of WallStreet.io

WallStreet.io is an innovative web and mobile platform that provides technical analysis tools for stock market trading, one of the best stocks & options universities on the web and a top financial social network with live meetups hosted by professional traders.

Micah and his partner founded WallStreet.io in 2015. He has put his methodical approach and experience...

Afraid that AI will take away your job? Does that affect how you behave around your boss? What should you do?

Welcome to the ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast. In this podcast, Dave Erickson and his knowledgeable co-host Botond Seres, are going to divide and conquer which work AI should do and what should be left to the humans; with Christopher Lind, Founder of LearningSharks.com

On LearningSharks, you will find all the latest videos and discussions in developing skills, technology, navigating careers, corporate culture, and finding harmony between a personal and professional life.<...

No customers?! No leads? Is it possible to start and grow a business without hiring an expensive sales team?

In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson, are going to examine the power of referrals with Brandon Barnum, CEO of HOA.COM.

Brandon is a business visionary driving innovation and success across diverse industries. As CEO of a HOA.com, a web platform for Home Owner’s Associations; he has transformed the home services landscape by establishing a trusted network of certified professionals. This network has not only saved homeowners time and money; but has al...

Can you really grow a business with Digital Ads? How can you find success with any sized ad budget?
Welcome to the ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast.

In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson are going to pay to play with Brandon Leibowitz, CEO of SEO Optimizers.

In 2008, Brandon started SEO Optimizers after working extensively at ad agencies helping their clients with search engine optimization and paid advertising. Since then, he focuses on helping small and medium-sized companies get ranked at the top of Google by using search engine optimization tactics and...

Does your state of mind and emotional health directly affect your business? How can you improve your mental and emotional state to grow your business and help others as well?

In this podcast, Dave Erickson and his esteemed co-host Botond Seres, are going to get mental with Kevin Palmieri, CFO, Founder & Co-Host of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement Podcast.

After hitting rock bottom in his 20’s, Kevin went on a holistic self-improvement journey to overcome his anxiety, depression and to finally live a happy life.

As a result, he now has a...

Is AI really taking over the world!? What work will the Humans do?

In this podcast, Dave Erickson, and his honorable co-host Botond Seres; are going to get programmed on AI with Jimar Garcia, Practice Director at Genus Technologies.

Jimar has worked in the intelligent automation space for over 20 years, helping companies improve profitability while maintaining compliance.

Genus Technologies is a highly collaborative systems integrator, solution provider and software reseller that maximizes IBM, Kofax, Nuxeo and proprietary software offerings for intelligent document automation, content services and process transformation.

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What is the key to building a $MILLION business? Building and maintaining larger personal networks, but how do you do that in today’s busy world?

In this podcast, Dave Erickson and co-host Botond Seres are going to go on an adventure with Mike Brcic - CEO of Wayfinders.

Mike founded and built Sacred Rides, the world’s #1 mountain bike adventure company, and in 2019 sold it. Since then, he started Wayfinders, and has spent most of his time developing incredible and impactful events, writing articles for his new blog series for entrepreneurs, and working on a ne...