Thriving At The Crossroads Podcast

On this episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, Ry Walker, cofounder of Astronomer.io. Today, he talks about what Astronomer is, what it does, who it helps and how it helps. He shares how they are helping enterprises move up the data maturity mountain as a competitive move. Please see the full blog post for the episode here. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

On this episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, we have Charlie Youakim, CEO and founder of Sezzle. He was our guest back at episode one, and we talk to him now about how Sezzle has grown since we last talked to him. Please see the full blog post for the episode here. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

On this episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, we have Fernando Moncayo from Inspectorio. We talk all about how their business helps to make quality inspections more transparent and traceable. He shares how manual the industry is right now and how Inspectorio uses technology to eliminate a lot of problems in the inspections industry. Please see the full blog post for the episode here. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

On this episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, we have Tom Venable and Pete Olson from Basin Commerce. We talk all about how their business aims to give the buyer side convenience, variety and unprecedented visibility in the process of moving large commodities. Please see the full blog post for the episode here. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

On this episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, we have Stephanie Lapierre from Tealbook as our guest. We talk all about procurement, data and supplier intelligence today. She goes in depth about how Tealbook helps business with their supplier data and how the network effect is so powerful. Please see the full blog post for the episode here. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

On this episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, we have Phil Ideson. He is the host and creator of The Art of Procurement Podcast. He talks to us today about something that he is about to launch called Palambridge. He shares what Palambridge is and what it does differently to help businesses out in getting great procurement connections. Please see the full blog post for the episode here. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

On today's episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, we have Allen Sulgrove. He is the director of the digital business unit for General Datatech, a company that basically helps people find out what they don't know, and then how to use that data. He talks to us about what his company does with the innovation of things using the Internet of Things (IoT). Please see the full blog post for the episode here. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

On today's episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, we have Bruce Hagberg to talk about innovating time with one of their products at riteSOFT, riteTIME. We discuss what problem it is that they're trying to solve and who has those problems. We also go over the whole concept of what gets measured gets done, and that's precisely what their product does, innovating time, tracking and productivity. Please see the full blog post for the episode here. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

On today's episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, we have a couple of mini interviews to find out what is it that you should ask to ask yourself, or others, to spark innovation? Scott Jancy and Paul Modderman share what question they ask, and I also share mine at the end. Spark creativity and innovation with these three simple questions. Please see the full blog post for the episode here. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

Welcome to Thriving at the Crossroads episode 13!  On today's episode I introduce Nicolas Christiaen, one of the co-founders of Cashforce. Cashforce is a software that provides cash flow management and forecasting insights, typically for businesses generating between $100 million and about $10 billion in revenues. We talk about the importance of working capital, how Cashforce actually works, and how it helps with solving cash flow issues. Please see the full blog post for the episode here. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

Welcome to Thriving at the Crossroads episode 12!  I am pleased to welcome Tyler Constable from Syslink. Syslink provides Xandria- system management for SAP solutions. Please see the full blog post for the episode at http://bit.ly/2k4oK9Z How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

Welcome to Thriving at the Crossroads episode 11!  I am pleased to welcome Pierre Lapree from Per Angusta.  Per Angusta helps companies solve the procurement puzzle to innovate better within their organization through more structured processes.  Please see the full blog post for the episode at http://consultace.biz/2017/01/16/per-angusta-solv…th-pierre-lapree/ How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

Happy new year! Welcome to Thriving at the Crossroads Episode 10.  In today's episode I will talk about where we are headed with the show in 2017. Are you struggling with innovation, and how to apply lessons in innovation in practical ways? Listen to this episode to hear how I can help you be more innovative this year. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

Welcome to Thriving at the Crossroads Episode 9.  In the final episode of 2016, I reflect on lessons learned from the first 8 podcast guests on the show.  If you are reflecting on your 2016, and thinking about how to be more innovative in 2017, I share 5 behaviors for you to consider as you plan your 2017.

On today's episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, I introduce Jon Gilman, Founder and CEO of Clear Software. Clear builds software to utilize on top of your existing systems to improve productivity 5X over current software.  It's time to re-imagine your User Interfaces, and Clear has a great way to do this.  More details on Clear Software can be found here:https://clearsoftware.com/  In the second segment of the show- I will cover Scott Jancy's blog post: Lead with value and doors will open themselves. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.libsyn.com/rss

On today's episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, I introduce Simona Pop, Head of Partnerships & Global Communication at InstaSupply. InstaSupply digitizes procurement, leading to proactive procurement processes.  More details on InstaSupply can be found here:https://instasupply.com/  In the second segment of the show- I will cover the non-technical guide to machine learning and artificial intelligence: https://medium.com/machine-learnings/a-humans-guide-to-machine-learning-e179f43b67a0#.ywod2v4tt  Special thanks to our show sponsors for this Episode: Art of Procurement- Elevating the role of procurement professionals through thought leadership, podcasting, and 1 on 1 coaching. Anthony English- helping IT professionals get away from a stab in the dark strategy with prospective clients, and helping clients answer the real "why's" for better project success. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundclou

On today's episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, I introduce Jörg Wiemer, co-founder and CEO of Treasury Intelligence Solutions (TIS). TIS builds a cloud based SAAS to simplify and streamline your payment flows and bank relationships.  More details on TIS can be found here:https://www.tis.biz/en In the second segment of the show- I will cover Lora Cecere's post on Decisions at the Speed of Business Special thanks to our show sponsors for this Episode: Art of Procurement- Elevating the role of procurement professionals through thought leadership, podcasting, and 1 on 1 coaching. Anthony English- helping IT professionals get away from a stab in the dark strategy with prospective clients, and helping clients answer the real "why's" for better project success. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http://tatcshow.

On today's episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, I introduce Louis Etienne-Berube, Head of Sales at Expertus Technologies.  We will unravel the mysteries of blockchain, and why it is setting the payments industry on fire. More details on Expertus can be found here: http://expertus.ca   In the second segment of the show- I will Mike Robertson's blog post on Buyer's Meeting Point: Displacing Incumbent Suppliers. Special thanks to our show sponsors for this Episode: Art of Procurement- Elevating the role of procurement professionals through thought leadership, podcasting, and 1 on 1 coaching. Anthony English- helping IT professionals get away from a stab in the dark strategy with prospective clients, and helping clients answer the real "why's" for better project success. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Facebook Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are releated: http

On today's episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, I introduce Jason Collier, Co-Founder of Scale Computing. We'll discuss how to put infrastructure on autopilot to focus on value added IT activities to help grow the business. More details on Scale computing can be found here: https://www.scalecomputing.com/   In the second segment of the show- I will discuss Bertrand Maltaverne's article Procurement People: Live long and Prosper   Our sponsors today include: Clear software- Streamline and integrate enterprise applications into a single screen. Gauthier Vasseur- Are you interested in becoming data savvy?   Summerlin Analytics Providing Supply Chain Analytics for SAP HANA.       Trufa- find your efficient business frontier via value-based process mining to improve operational processes and profitability. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear w

On today's episode of Thriving at the Crossroads, I introduce Shaz Khan, Chief Strategy Officer of Vroozi. Vroozi allows for 100% mobile procurement, and provides greater visibility to spend and compliance. More details on Vroozi can be found here: https://www.vroozi.com/  In the second segment of the show- I will review Katie McCrory's article "What Richard Branson and toilet rolls teach us about disruption"   Our sponsors today include: Clear software- Streamline and integrate enterprise applications into a single screen. Gauthier Vasseur- Are you interested in becoming data savvy?   Summerlin Analytics Providing Supply Chain Analytics for SAP HANA.       Trufa- find your efficient business frontier via value-based process mining to improve operational processes and profitability. How to find the podcast: We are currently available in the following locations: iTunes store Google play music Soundcloud Subscribe to our podcast feed to hear when the latest episodes are re