Great Things with Great Tech Podcast

Your data platform is broken — and here’s the fix!

90% of enterprise storage systems collapse under ransomware and buckle at petabyte scale. In this episode, guide & CTO Jason Lohrey reveals how Mediaflux — built from first principles — rewrote the rules. Think hundreds of PB, real-time rollback, built-in malware defense, and unified management of both structured and unstructured data. This conversation blends cold physics with...

APIs power the modern internet—but they're still a pain to work with. In this episode, I sit down with Simon Yu, Co-founder of Speakeasy, to explore how they're transforming API development. From automated SDKs and Terraform providers to agent-ready MCP servers, Speakeasy is redefining how APIs are built, shared, and consumed. We also delve into how AI fits into the future of developer tooling and agentic workflows.

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Take any device anywhere on Earth and connect it to any other device on a common shared network! Basically treat the entire planet like one data center!

In this milestone 100th episode of Great Things with Great Tech, Anthony Spiteri is joined by ZeroTier’s founder Adam Ierymenko and new CEO Andrew Gault. Together, they unravel the story of ZeroTier: a peer-to-peer networking platform rewriting the rules of global connectivity for a...

We all talk about #AI, but what good is it if your models are powered by stale, outdated data?In Episode 99 of Great Things with Great Tech, Deepti Srivastava, founder and CEO of Snow Leopard, and former founding PM of Google Spanner, calls out the broken state of enterprise AI. With decades of experience in distributed systems and data infrastructure, Deepti unveils how Snow Leopard is redefining how AI applications are built, by ...

We all know that virtual machines have dominated IT infrastructure for 25 years... but is that era really at an end?In Episode 98 of Great Things with Great Tech, Lucas Gentele, CEO of Loft Labs, shares how Loft is reshaping infrastructure by eliminating the need for virtual machines. Starting from early entrepreneurial roots and open-source projects like DevSpace, Lucas explains how Loft Labs tackled Kubernetes inefficiencies by b...

Did you know every time you order food, book a ride, or even check who viewed your profile, real-time analytics is powering your experience behind the scenes?

In this episode of Great Things with Great Tech, we dive deep into the power of real-time analytics with Kishore Gopalakrishna, CEO and Co-founder of StarTree. StarTree leverages Apache Pinot, a high-performance real-time analytics database, revolutionizing how leading compani...

Would you stop in your tracks if you saw $2,000 thrown on the floor at a tech trade show?

In this episode of Great Things with Great Tech, we dive into the world of event infotainment and engagement with Anders Boulanger, CEO and Founder of Engagify. With a unique blend of magic, psychology, and strategic messaging, Engagify transforms traditional trade shows into captivating, high-impact experiences that drive real business outcome...

Integrail is at the forefront of Agentic AI, revolutionizing no-code AI powered automation for businesses.

In this episode of Great Things with Great Tech, we explore the rise of Agentic AI with Anton Antich, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Integrail. Integrail has secured $10 million in seed funding from Ratmir Timashev (co-founder of Veeam) to expand its no-code AI Studio platform, empowering businesses to deploy AI-driven...

Revolutionizing Data Warehousing on Kubernetes with Mark Cusack, CTO of Yellowbrick

Discover how Yellowbrick’s Kubernetes-powered SQL data platform is transforming enterprise data management. Mark Cusack discusses their hybrid and multi-cloud capabilities, real-time analytics, and AI integration, highlighting advantages over competitors like Snowflake and Redshift. Learn about their journey from on-premises appliances to a cloud-na...

The first episode of Season 2025 kicks off with a future thinking conversation about the biggest tech trends shaping the year ahead. From advancements in AI and Quantum Computing to agentic AI and middleware integration, this episode dives into how these innovations are transforming industries, including cybersecurity, data protection, and cloud infrastructure.

Host Anthony Spiteri brings a fresh perspective by interacting with Ch...

System Initiative is set to change DevOps automation. Focusing on real-time simulations, digital twins, and collaborative infrastructure management, System Initiative offers a revolutionary approach to managing complex cloud environments, solving challenges like stack drift, feedback delays, and cumbersome DevOps workflows.

In Episode 92 of Great Things with Great Tech, Adam Jacob, co-founder and CEO of System Initiative, shares in...

In this episode, we explore how OpenNebula is redefining cloud management with open-source, multi-cloud capabilities, providing an enterprise-level alternative to traditional hyper-scalers.

We sit down with Ignacio Llorente, CEO of OpenNebula, to discuss how open-source cloud management is advancing with OpenNebula. Ignacio shares how the platform, built on a Linux-inspired architecture, empowers companies to control their cloud e...

Responsible, Secure, and Efficient GenAI Adoption

In Episode 90 of Great Things with Great Tech, I sit down with James White, CTO of CalypsoAI, as we talk into the critical role AI security plays as organizations adopt AI solutions across their ecosystems. With the rise of generative AI, safeguarding AI systems from data leaks, hallucinations, and adversarial machine learning attacks is essential. We discuss how CalypsoAI’s industr...

Amidst the #Broadcom VMware shake-up, Hosted Network steps up to the plate with a game-changing multi-tenancy solution for #Proxmox, empowering MSPs to transition smoothly and keep getting sh*t done

Episode Summary: In Episode 89 of Great Things with Great Tech, we dive into the evolution of an Australian MSP in the cloud and telco services space. Ben Town, CEO of Hosted Network, joins us to explore how the company transformed from...

Transforming MSPs to TSPs with TechGrid’s Unified IT Service Platform

In this episode of Great Things with Great Tech, we dive into the transformation of managed service providers (MSPs) into Technology Service Providers (TSPs) with Phillip Wegner, Founder and CEO of TechGrid. Discover how TechGrid is revolutionizing IT service management by integrating scattered tools, automating digital workflows, and providing a unified platform...

Performance Monitoring (NPM) and Network Detection and Response (NDR) are critical to day to day operations! In Episode 87 of Great Things with Great Tech, Anthony Spiteri sits down with Pavel Minarik, the Vice President of Technology at Progress, to explore the dynamic world of network performance monitoring (NPM) and network detection and response (NDR). Pavel dives into the intricacies of Flowmon's advanced network behavior...

Justin Borgman, Co-Founder and CEO of Starburst, explores the cutting-edge world of data management and analytics. Justin shares insights into Starburst's innovative use of Trino and Apache Iceberg, revolutionizing data warehousing and analytics. Learn about the company's journey, the evolution of data lakes, and the role of data science in modern enterprises. Episode Overview: In Episode 86 of Great Things with Great Tech...

Generative AI in 2016? Get an early look and how the AI/ML industry was back when data science was evolving into what we see today! Future directions in Generative #AI. This episode features Martin Musiol, founder of GenerativeAI.net, as he discusses the evolution and impact of generative AI on various industries. The conversation spans Martin's career journey, from his early days in data science to the founding of Generativ...

30 years of innovation, a unique approach to data management with future directions in AI and data analysis and security.

This episode features Jimmy Tam, CEO of Peer Software, as he discusses the evolution and innovative solutions of Peer Software in managing and synchronizing data across global enterprises. The conversation spans the company's history, from its founding in 1993 to its current position as a leader in distribut...