In this episode, we sit down with Gal Malach, co-founder and CTO of Xsight Labs, to explore how his team is redefining chip architecture and cloud infrastructure for the AI era. From his early career at Motorola to leading one of Israel’s most innovative semiconductor startups, Gal shares lessons on persistence, adaptability, and building technology that keeps pace with a rapidly evolving market.

He discusses what it takes to move from software to hardware innovation, how to build a resilient “A-team” culture, and why openness and programmability are key to long-term success in the world of networking silicon.

Topics Covered:

• The journey from large-scale corporations to founding Xsight Labs
• Lessons learned from an eight-year startup marathon
• How software-defined silicon enables faster innovation cycles
• Balancing innovation with real-world execution
• Building a culture of collaboration and adaptability
• How customers are pushing Xsight Labs technology into new frontiers

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In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan interviews Joel Sotomayor, CTO and Founder of agDirigo with over 20 years of experience in software development. Joel recounts his journey from a part-time job at St. Joe's Hospital, where he automated an operating room scheduling system, to his current work in IoT with AgDirigo. He shares his passion for relational databases, data security, and building ruggedized hardware for tracking animal transportation. Key topics include the importance of resource constraints in driving innovation, the role of data provenance in AI, and his ongoing projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and safety in agricultural and medical fields.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:12 Joel's Early Career in Software Development
01:27 Innovations in Hospital Scheduling
04:31 Importance of Data in Policy Making
06:24 Joel's Passion for Technology and Mentorship
09:44 Challenges and Innovations in Hardware Development
16:18 Current Projects and Future Goals
23:03 Acknowledgements and Conclusion

Learn more about the innovative work that Joel is doing with the team at http://www.agdirigo.com

Innovating Across Borders: Lawrence Etta's Global Technology Leadership Journey

In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with Lawrence Eta, an experienced technology leader with an extensive background in driving innovation across multiple countries. Lawrence shares his journey from Nigeria to the UK, Canada, the US, and Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of data-driven policies and effective governance in fostering technological advancements. He discusses his significant projects, including transitioning Toronto's workforce to remote operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, developing solutions for homelessness using AI, and advising on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative. Lawrence also offers insights into his methodologies for mobilizing large teams and ensuring successful project implementations. Finally, he highlights his book 'Bridging Worlds: Technology Leadership in the Public Sector,' designed to guide future technology leaders.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:16 Lawrence Eta's Early Life and Education
00:43 Career Beginnings in Technology
01:21 Dotcom Era and Network Engineering
02:07 Telecommunications and Television Innovations
02:52 Industrial IoT and Deputy CIO Role
03:45 Chief Technology Officer During COVID-19
04:40 Move to the Middle East and Vision 2030
06:21 Global Perspective on Innovation
07:26 Data Sharing and Government Policies
10:01 AI and Homelessness Project
16:30 Frameworks for Innovation and Leadership
22:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Learn more about Lawrence and his book at https://lawrenceeta.com/