Techlandia

The Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) introduces Techlandia as a compendium of dialogues centered on the technology industry and the individuals pivotal to its functionality. This platform delves into new technological advancements and their anticipated impact on the region, workforce, and corporate entities while advocating for the industry.

Latest episodes

12 September 2024

Transforming Leadership: An Insightful Chat with Alistair Firmin

In this episode, Skip Newberry speaks with Alistair Frimin, CEO of HPDLAB.org, about his extensive leadership and talent development career. They discuss Alistair's journey across various global companies and the creation of HPDLAB.org, a human performance agency focused on empowering organizations. Alistair explains their unique assessment process, which begins with casual conversations to gauge the organizational commitment to change, and shares insights on measuring impact through turnover and human capital metrics.

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05 September 2024

Revolutionizing Recruitment: Olivia Diett's Empathix Journey

In this Techlandia episode, Skip Newberry interviews Olivia Diett, CEO and founder of Empathix, a New Zealand-based startup aiming at North American expansion. Olivia shares her journey from a tech-savvy childhood to her current role, focusing on innovative recruitment solutions. Empathix offers a human-centric CV sifter, saving companies up to 90% in time and costs. Olivia discusses the challenges of high-volume hiring, the rise of AI in recruitment, and the importance of maintaining genuine human connection in technology-driven processes.

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28 August 2024

Proactive HR Solutions: Mitigating Workplace Risks with EmpathiHR

EmpathiHR focuses on providing employers with tools to mitigate workplace risks. Co-founders Chris Jeans and Randy Barker discuss their combined expertise in HR and technology, leading to creating a SaaS platform that proactively identifies and addresses workplace issues. Their services include comprehensive policies, training, quarterly questionnaires, and a hotline for complaints. They stress the importance of preemptive measures, especially with the evolving legal landscape that increasingly favors employees. EmpathiHR's approach ensures that companies can demonstrate due diligence in preventing and resolving workplace misconduct, thus safeguarding against potential legal repercussions.

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18 July 2024

Innovative Solutions: AWS's Approach to Renewable Energy and Cloud Computing

The Techlandia podcast features Courtney Lee from AWS. Courtney discusses the company's extensive investments and activities in Oregon and provides insights into AWS's cloud computing services, which differentiate it from Amazon's retail operations.

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11 July 2024

Future Tech Leaders: Willamette University's Vision

In this episode, Skip Newberry interviews Jameson Watts, who discusses his non-traditional journey from tech startups to academia and his role in innovating the curriculum at Willamette University.

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03 July 2024

Charting a Unique Path: Diane Fraiman's Venture into Capital

In this episode of the Teclandia podcast, Diane Fraiman of Voyager Capital shares her extensive background in tech and how it led her to a career in venture capital. Starting as a biomedical engineer, she transitioned to tech sales and later held various marketing and business development posts at companies such as Digital Equipment Corporation and Informix.

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