Software Spotlight

Jesse Lipson is the founder of Levitate and a seasoned entrepreneur with a history of successful ventures in the software industry. He previously founded ShareFile, which he grew into a thriving business before its acquisition by Citrix. Jesse is known for his deep insights into the SaaS landscape and his innovative approach to solving real-world problems. [00:00] Introduction to Jesse Lipson and his journey [05:30] Founding ShareFile and the early days [12:45] The acquisition by Citrix and lessons learned [20:00] Starting Levitate and the entrepreneurial spirit [30:00] Discussing the SaaSpocalypse and AI's impact on SaaS [45:00] Live Q&A panel with audience questions [55:00] Key takeaways and closing thoughts Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Morris is the CEO and co-founder of Randstad Digital's AI-powered talent marketplace. With a rich background in building talent platforms, Mike has successfully scaled multiple businesses, including Torque, which achieved significant growth before its acquisition by Randstad. 00:00 Introduction to Mike Morris and Randstad Digital 05:00 Building and scaling talent marketplaces 10:30 The role of AI in future-proofing talent 20:00 Insights from the Software Oasis AI Summit 30:00 Q&A panel session with audience questions Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peter Juhasz is the founder and CEO of Syrvi AI, a company dedicated to leveraging AI to transform B2B sales processes. With over 20 years of experience in business development and marketing, Peter has a deep understanding of how AI can be used to build effective sales systems. He is passionate about helping businesses achieve predictable and scalable pipelines. [00:00] Introduction to Peter Juhasz and Syrvi AI [05:30] Peter's journey from business setbacks to launching Syrvi [12:00] The role of AI in transforming B2B sales [20:00] Building trust and authority in the field [30:00] Precision targeting and its importance [40:00] Ensuring email tone and style align with brand identity [50:00] Balancing outreach and inbound lead generation Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seva Ustinov is the founder and CEO of Plurio AI, a company that provides AI agents to automate marketing tasks for businesses investing significantly in digital advertising. With a strong background in applied mathematics and development, Seva transitioned from running a successful marketing agency to pioneering AI-driven solutions for marketers. ### Show Notes [00:00] Introduction to Seva Ustinov and Plurio AI [05:20] From Marketing Agency to AI Innovation [12:45] The Shift from Analytics to Automation [20:30] Rebranding to Plurio AI: Challenges and Insights [30:15] AI's Impact on Marketing Efficiency [40:00] Live Panel Q&A Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roi Carmel is the CEO and co-founder of Spotlight AI, a company focused on revolutionizing enterprise sales through AI integration. Before Spotlight AI, Roi held executive roles at companies like Cyber Reason and Perfecto Mobile, where he was instrumental in driving growth and innovation. ### Show Notes **[00:00]** Introduction to Roi Carmel and Spotlight AI **[05:15]** Roi's journey in tech and founding Spotlight AI **[10:45]** Challenges in operationalizing sales strategies **[20:00]** Integrating AI into existing workflows **[30:30]** Enhancing sales productivity with AI **[40:00]** Live panel discussion at Software Oasis AI event Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[00:00] Introduction to Edward Barrow and Cloud Capital [05:30] Edward's journey from Idio to Optimizely [12:45] Challenges with managing cloud spending [20:00] The genesis of Cloud Capital [30:15] Importance of aligning with VC objectives [45:00] Live panel Q&A at Software Oasis event Edward Barrow is the co-founder and CEO of Cloud Capital, a company dedicated to transforming volatile cloud infrastructure costs into forecastable financial assets. With a background in founding and scaling B2B software companies, Edward has extensive experience in corporate strategy and venture capital. Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Khurram Mir, CMO and founder of Kualitatem and Kualitee, about how quality engineering is changing in the AI era. Khurram explains why traditional QA—built as a late‑stage gate for waterfall releases—can’t handle today’s rapid deployment cycles and AI‑enabled systems. He shows how to shift testing left, embed quality across the SDLC, and use generative AI for test case generation, synthetic data, self‑healing automation, and smarter defect analysis so quality becomes a growth enabler instead of a release bottleneck.Key topics:The limitations of traditional QA in rapid release cycles and how to adaptPractical AI tools for test case generation, synthetic data, and self-healing automationThe importance of embedding quality across the entire SDLC, not just in QARed flags indicating waterfall thinking still dominates an organization’s QA approachRoadmap for AI adoption: pilot, integrate, and mature with predictive capabilitiesUpskilling testers into business-savvy quality engineers through critical thinkingThe shift from reactive testing to proactive, risk-driven quality managementUsing AI for defect triage, test data creation, automation maintenance, and integration mappingAligning teams and KPIs to foster shared ownership of qualityData pipeline best practices for AI reliability and real-time transformationTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to AI-driven quality engineering revolution00:29 - Khurram Mir’s personal journey from software tester to QA innovator01:13 - Key elements for executives to start with quality engineering03:00 - Red flags signaling waterfall QA in modern organizations04:36 - Measurable outcomes of investing in quality early05:21 - Impact of maturity levels on quality transformations09:44 - Evolution of QA from waterfall to continuous deployment models11:00 - Why traditional QA models break in AI-enabled fast release cycles13:22 - Role of QA as a system, embedded from requirements to deployment15:52 - The impact of generative AI on test case creation and defect prediction17:27 - How AI addresses the "blank page" problem in test design19:40 - Synthetic data generation for healthcare and regulated industries21:52 - Self-healing automation and intelligent defect analysis23:02 - Roadmap to AI adoption: start small, scale responsibly24:29 - Quality as a growth enabler, not a cost center25:05 - Live Q&A session highlights34:36 - Deep dive into data pipeline best practices for AI reliability Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this insightful conversation, Karen Nikoghosyan, CEO of eSwap Global, shares his entrepreneurial journey from a young software engineer in Armenia to leading a multi-channel inventory and order management platform. Alongside host Michael Bernzweig, they discuss the transformative role of AI in e-commerce, emphasizing its impact on customer experience, operations, and the competitive landscape. The discussion also covers the challenges and opportunities of AI-driven marketing and the future of AI employees in e-commerce.TakeawaysEntrepreneurial journeys are rarely straight paths to success.AI is transforming e-commerce from customer experience to operations.Karen started his journey in software engineering at a young age.eSwap Global offers inventory and order management for multi-channel sellers.AI tools are essential for efficient e-commerce operations.AI-driven marketing is changing competition on platforms like Amazon and eBay.AI employees will soon be integral to e-commerce businesses.Personalization and automation are key to e-commerce success.Predictive analytics and fraud prevention are crucial in e-commerce.Starting with AI early is vital for staying competitive. Sound bitesAI is transforming e-commerce.Entrepreneurial journeys are rarely straight paths.AI-driven marketing is the future.Personalization is key to success.Automation is revolutionizing e-commerce.Predictive analytics is crucial.Fraud prevention is vital.Start with AI early.AI employees are the future.Karen's journey from engineer to CEO.ChaptersIntroduction to Karen NikoghosyanThe Role of AI in E-CommerceChallenges and Opportunities in AI-Driven MarketingThe Future of AI Employees in E-Commerce Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Michael Bernzweig speaks with podcast guest Greg Lind of Buildly, who discusses the evolution of Agile methodologies, emphasizing the need to adapt and integrate AI tools for more efficient software development processes. He highlights the limitations of traditional Agile practices and introduces the concept of Rapid AI Development (RAD) as a more suitable approach for modern development needs. TakeawaysAgile methodologies must evolve to accommodate AI integration.Traditional Agile practices have limitations in modern contexts.Rapid AI Development (RAD) is introduced as a new approach.AI tools can enhance backlog management and development speed.Collaboration between dev and product teams is crucial.Daily processes and micro sprints are more effective than traditional sprints.AI and human collaboration is key to successful development.Continuous integration and deployment are essential for modern workflows.Reducing ceremony overhead can improve development efficiency.Involving diverse teams in decision-making enhances outcomes.Sound bitesTime to Kill Agile.Agile's outdated for most use cases.AI tools manage your backlog.RAD: Rapid AI Development.Collaboration is where the key is.Daily processes, not weekly.AI and human collaboration.Continuous integration is essential.Reduce ceremony overhead.Involve diverse teams in decisions.ChaptersIntroduction to Greg LindThe Evolution of AgileAgile's Strengths and WeaknessesThe Role of AI in DevelopmentIntroducing Rapid AI DevelopmentCollaboration and Continuous IntegrationThe Future of Agile and RAD Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Kevin Carlson, Partner and Fractional CXO at TechCXO and host Michael Bernzweig discuss the importance of a strategic approach to AI implementation for organizations looking to leverage AI technologies. He emphasizes starting small, defining success metrics, and understanding the different tiers of AI tools available. The conversation highlights common pitfalls in AI adoption and provides a roadmap for organizations to follow in order to successfully integrate AI into their operations.TakeawaysAI strategy should be straightforward and simple for organizations.Organizations must align their capabilities with AI advancements.Starting small and improving incrementally is key to success.Quick feedback from small, measurable projects is essential.The AI Implementation Model (AIM) consists of three tiers: AI tools, foundational models, and proprietary models.Tier one offers low investment and quick time to value.Defining success metrics before starting is crucial for AI projects.Common pitfalls include lack of direction and poor data quality.Change management is vital for driving AI adoption.Identifying high value, low risk use cases is the path forward.Sound Bites"Start small, but start.""Minimum investment, maximum learning.""Scope creep can kill momentum."Chapters00:00 Navigating the AI Landscape03:30 The AI Implementation Model (AIM)10:53 Defining Success and Common Pitfalls15:52 Path Forward for AI Implementation Ready to action this strategy?Connect with this expert now for a complimentary strategy consult or exclusive offer.https://summit.softwareoasis.com/activate-offers/(Claim Your Offer / Schedule Consultation)Apply to Present at our Live Events as an experthttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/expert-introductionsGet Your Networking Passhttps://experts.softwareoasis.com/executive-networking-passClaim your complimentary event pass and attend live:https://bootcamps.softwareoasis.com/https://summit.softwareoasis.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.