Episodes

High performance computing used to be locked inside supercomputer labs and billion-dollar enterprises. Not anymore.In this episode of Great Things with Great Tech, I sit down with Matthew Sacks, Co-founder & CEO of Parallel Works, to explore how their Activate platform is democratizing HPC—making it accessible to scientists, engineers, AI teams, and enterprises without requiring deep infrastructure expertise.

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 creative flair — and hits the frontier of data engineering.From his early failures in academia to optimizing steel smelting processes and pioneering VFX tech at Kodak, Jason charts a path of innovation, culminating in a platform capable of managing hundreds of petabytes and billions of files—structured or unstructured—across protocols and global locations.He reveals why traditional storage and backup systems are fundamentally broken, how Arcitecta built its own database (XODB) and file system, and how Mediaflux delivers RPO/RTO of zero for cyber resili…

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.

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 cloud-driven, edge-connected world. Adam shares how a grumpy network at NOAA, frustrations with enterprise complexity, and his passion for open source led to ZeroTier’s birth. Andrew brings a seasoned operator’s lens, revealing why the company’s mission resonates with him and how ZeroTier is quietly becoming the connective fabric for everything from gaming rigs to drones, oil wells, and the future internet of things.

In Episode 99 of Great Things with Great Tech, Anthony speaks with Deepti Srivastava, founder of Snow Leopard AI and former founding PM of Google Spanner. Deepti explores how enterprise AI is often built on stale, siloed data and introduces a bold solution: real-time, federated access to live business data—no ETL, no pipelines, just direct answers. Snow Leopard AI enables structured data retrieval across SQL and APIs with AI-powered query generation, placing AI directly in the critical decision path.

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 building multi-tenant solutions like vCluster and vNode. Their innovations enable Kubernetes clusters to run more securely, efficiently, and cost-effectively without traditional VM overhead. As companies seek alternatives to legacy virtualization, Loft Labs mission is to bring lightweight, scalable, and open-source virtual clusters into more environments, making Kubernetes accessible for both development and production workloads

In Episode 97 of Great Things with Great Tech, Anthony Spiteri hosts Kishore Gopalakrishna, CEO and Co-Founder of StarTree, to discuss how real-time analytics is revolutionizing industries, supercharging AI capabilities, and redefining observability. Kishore shares his journey from DOS gaming and early programming in Bangalore to building pioneering distributed systems at Yahoo and LinkedIn, where he developed Apache Pinot—a cutting-edge real-time analytics platform. StarTree leverages Pinot to empower global giants like Uber, LinkedIn, Walmart, and DoorDash with instant, scalable insights. Learn how real-time analytics is reshaping digital experiences, powering next-gen AI agents, and enabling businesses to make smarter, faster decisions in milliseconds.

In Episode 96 of Great Things with Great Tech, we dive into the fascinating intersection of magic, infotainment, and crowd psychology with Anders Boulanger, CEO and founder of Engagify. Learn how Engagify transforms traditional trade shows by creating unforgettable experiences that blend captivating entertainment with strategic messaging and lead generation.

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 automation workflows in minutes without engineering expertise.

Join us as we explore how Yellowbrick’s Kubernetes-powered SQL data platform is transforming enterprise data management. Mark Cusack, CTO of Yellowbrick, discusses their hybrid and multi-cloud capabilities, innovations in real-time analytics and AI integration, and how they outperform competitors like Snowflake and Redshift. Discover their journey from on-premises appliances to a fully cloud-native architecture and learn about their new Community Edition.

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 ChatGPT Voice Assistant, exploring the latest developments in techno...

Adam Jacob, co-founder and CEO of System Initiative, shares insights on his journey from creating Chef to building System Initiative. This groundbreaking platform allows engineers to model infrastructure with high fidelity, enabling real-time simulations, multiplayer collaboration, and safer, faster deployments. Adam explains how digital twins and the “Living Architecture” approach allow engineers to work collaboratively in a game-like environment, eliminating the slow feedback loops associated with traditional Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

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 environments while avoiding hyper-scaler lock-in. We discuss OpenNebula’s multi-cloud approach, its commitment to vendor neutrality, and the influence of EU funding in driving cloud innovation.

James White of CalypsoAI discusses AI security, enabling businesses to adopt AI responsibly, securely, and efficiently. Topics include protecting against AI threats like data leaks and adversarial attacks, regulatory compliance, and the benefits of using CalypsoAI’s enterprise-grade AI security platform.

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

As businesses increasingly adopt diverse IT systems, the demand for cohesive management solutions grows. In this episode, we explore how TechGrid is addressing these challenges by transforming the traditional MSP into a more integrated Technology Service Provider (TSP). Phillip Wegner, CEO and Founder of TechGrid, shares the company’s journey from its origins as SecureEdge to becoming a leading platform for IT service management. Learn about the evolution of the MSP industry, the challenges of digital connectivity, and how TechGrid’s innovative platform is helping service providers streamline their operations and improve customer satisfaction

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 analysis and real-time threat detection technologies, which are transforming how organizations secure and optimize their networks. Discover the journey of Flowmon, its innovative solutions, and its vision for the future of network security.

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.

In Episode 85 of Great Things with Great Tech, Anthony Spiteri interviews Martin Musiol, founder of GenerativeAI.net. They discuss Martin's journey in AI, the growth of GenerativeAI.net, and the current and future state of generative AI. Topics include GANs, transformer models, and the practical applications of AI in various industries. Martin shares insights on challenges and opportunities in the AI landscape and offers a glimpse into the future of artificial general intelligence.

In Episode 84 of "Great Things with Great Tech," we dive deep into the world of data management with Peer Software, a company that has been at the forefront of revolutionizing data synchronization and management since 1993. Join Anthony Spiteri as he converses with Jimmy Tam, CEO of Peer Software, about how they are breaking down data silos and addressing the challenges of modern data growth and accessibility.

The podcast episode delves into the inception, evolution, and impact of the "Darknet Diaries," hosted by Jack Rhysider. It explores how Jack transitioned from a career in network and security engineering to creating a top-charting podcast that explores the hidden and often ominous aspects of the internet and cybersecurity. The discussion also touches upon the power of storytelling in cybersecurity, the educational impact of the podcast, and future trends in cyber threats and media representation.

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Join us in Episode 82 of Great Things with Great Tech, featuring Rohit Yadav, VP of Engineering at Apache CloudStack. Rohit and I talk about the evolution of Apache CloudStack from its early days at cloud.com to the Citrix acquisition, to donation to the Apache Cloud Foundation to now, becoming a key player in providing turnkey, scalable cloud solutions across various industries

Join us in Episode 81 of Great Things with Great Tech, featuring Blane Sims, Head of Product at Truebit. Dive into Truebit's journey from improving Ethereum's computational limitations to establishing a new standard for offchain verification. Understand how Truebit's protocol, based on game theory, assures computational accuracy and integrity, crucial for the advancement of decentralized applications.