ThunderCast: Charged-Up Insights for People in Tech

Welcome to ThunderCast: Charged-Up Insights for People in Tech, where we explore the latest trends and innovations in the tech industry.

ThunderCast: Charged-Up Insights for People in Tech is a technology podcast hosted by ThunderLabs, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

ThunderLabs hosts ThunderCast: Charged-Up Insights for People in Tech, a technology show with 37 episodes published.

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  Episode #37

  Ep 37: Simon Sayegh on the CIO’s Balancing Act - People, Platforms, and Progress

  Jul 28, 20251h 12mS1

  <p>What’s keeping tech leaders up at night? According to CIO Simon Sayegh, it’s not just AI hype. It’s legacy systems, missing skill sets, and unclear outcomes. </p><p>Segmented Discussion Points: </p><p>1. Outcome-Driven Architecture, Not Agile Theatre </p><p>Why “agile in name only” is no longer good enough </p><p>The rising demand for capability-based partnerships </p><p>How CIOs can enable business outcomes without owning everything </p><p>2. Simplify or Sink: The Case for Fit-for-Purpose Tech </p><p>The hidden risks of going “best in class” vs. “fit for purpose” </p><p>Why modular and hybrid archite...

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  Episode #36

  Ep 36: Leadership without the Title with Dr Robert Winter

  May 15, 20251h 30mS1

  <p>What do you do when the strategy slides are polished, the goals are lofty, and yet… nothing moves? In this episode of ThunderCast, Chris McGowan sits down with Robert Winter—thinker, writer, leadership philosopher—to unpack why good people get stuck in toxic environments, how complexity messes with traditional management, and why real leadership feels more like gardening than goal-setting. </p><p>Whether you're a team lead, a CEO, or just the person quietly holding the business together, this one's for you. </p><p> </p><p>Segmented Discussion Points: </p><p>1. Leadership Without the Title </p><p>What is “discretionary...

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  Episode #35

  EP 35: Alistair Burton on What We’re Still Getting Wrong in Tech (And How to Fix It)

  May 7, 20251h 29mS1

  <p>Chris McGowan sits down with technology and business leader Alistair Burton. From the realities of justifying IT costs to the uncomfortable truth about our industry’s talent pipeline, this episode is a charged-up unpacking of what tech leaders are really wrestling with in 2025. </p><p>Discussion Points: </p><p>1. The Power of Showing Up </p><p>What happens when you ask better questions and truly listen </p><p>The underrated career value of curiosity and connection </p><p>Alistair’s own reflections on what his podcast taught him about leadership and growth </p><p>2. The Top 5 Things on Tech Leaders’ M...

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  Episode #34

  Ep 34: Ali McKee on Growth, Grit, and Getting Back In

  Apr 25, 202543 minS1

  <p>In this refreshingly real episode of ThunderCast, General Manager of ThunderLabs, Ali McKee, joins host Chris McGowan for a deep conversation on career transitions, motherhood, and leadership. Ali shares how she made the leap from print to tech, the power of pushing past self-doubt, and what it really takes to show up — at work, at home, and in life. </p><p>Whether you're re-entering the workforce, navigating growth as a parent, or just feeling a bit stuck in your career, this one’s for you. </p><p>Episode Breakdown</p><p>1. From Safe to Stretch: The Career Leap </p>Why Ali...

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  Episode #33

  Ep 33: Start Small, Delight Big, Stay Human - Coffee Chat with Abdullah Ramay

  Mar 27, 20251h 16mS1

  <p>In this special morning edition of ThunderCast, Chris sits down with Abdullah Ramay, CEO of Pablo & Rusty’s Coffee Roasters, to grind through the big questions in leadership, business, AI, and, of course coffee. Abdullah’s obsession with craft, culture, and continuous learning turns this casual chat into a masterclass on building resilient, human-centric businesses in an era of rapid change. </p><p><br></p><p>1. Coffee Economics 101 (Without Putting You to Sleep) </p><p>- Why global coffee prices have skyrocketed and why your $5 flat white might still be too cheap. </p><p>- The difference between commodity and spe...

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