Best Managed Private Cloud Podcasts (2025)

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Private Equity in Construction for Builders to Navigate the Fallout from Autodesk’s $25B Deal 40:38

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The second half of this episode continues the crew Jonathan Marsh, CEO of Steel Toe Consulting and a technology strategist, Nathan Wood, Founder & Chief Enabling Officer At SpectrumAEC, Travis Voss, Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication at SMACNA and Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations at VIATechnik gets into how pol…

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#074 - Chris Kline - The Playbook on Stacking Bitcoin Tax Free with Bitcoin IRA 40:55

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Chris Kline, co-founder & COO of Bitcoin IRA, sits down with Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) to show you how to turn the IRS into your silent stacking partner. They break down: Tax-Free BTC Forever – how Roth and SEP IRAs let your sats snowball to seven figures without kissing them goodbye to the tax man. Checkbook Control …

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The Real Impact of AI in Construction for Leaders to Tackle Broken Processes and Data Centre Demands 38:02

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In this special roundtable episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample is joined by Jonathan Marsh, CEO of SteelToe Consulting and a technology strategist, Nathan Wood, Founder & Chief Enabling Officer At SpectrumAEC, Travis Voss, Director of Innovative Technology and Fabrication at SMACNA and Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations at…

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What's New with NSX in VCF 9.0 33:24

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This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast, Pete Flecha and John Nicholson sat down with networking experts Varun Santosh and Thomas Vignon to unpack what’s new with NSX in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0. The conversation dives into the evolution of networking in VCF, with a spotlight on Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)—a game-changing feature tha…

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Digital Twin Software for Facility Managers to Fix BIM Handover & Predict Failures — Jacob D’Albora 38:35

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In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations at VIATechnik, to talk about their newest innovation: Voyager, a digital twin solution built with owners in mind. Jacob shares insights into bridging the construction-operations gap, the shift from BIM as a 3D model…

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Sustainability in Technology: A New Era 1:00:21

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In this episode, host KJ Burke speaks with Frances Edmonds, head of sustainable impact at HP Canada, about the intersection of sustainability and technology. They discuss the importance of a circular economy, the role of procurement in sustainability, and the challenges organizations face in implementing sustainable practices. Frances shares insigh…

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#073 - Rachel Silverstein & Alex Brammer - Bitfarms’ Dream Team Pivots from Bitcoin to AI 55:15

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Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) sit down with Bitfarms power duo Rachel Silverstein (GC & firm-builder) and Alex Brammer (ex-Ranger turned HPC czar) to map out Bitfarms’ high-voltage pivot from pure Bitcoin mining to hyperscale AI infrastructure. They unpack how a 460 MW fleet, a gigawatt development pipeline, and a fresh $…

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#101 - Discussing VCF 9.0 and Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA enhancements with Frank Denneman! 54:16

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It was time to get Frank Denneman back on the show to discuss the enhancements introduced in VCF 9 and Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA. Frank goes over all new functionality and all the enhancements like Agent Builder etc. Frank also mentioned various must-attend sessions at Explore. Register now, as these will fill up fast: Chris Wolf, keynote a…

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VCF 9.0 APIs, SDKs, and PowerCLI Enhancements 46:52

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In this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson are joined by Jatin Purohit and Angel Petrov to explore what’s new with APIs, SDKs, and PowerCLI in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0. The discussion dives into major innovations designed to simplify automation and integration for VCF users, including: A unified VCF S…

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The Construction Tech for Architects to Enable Real-Time Rebuilds & Save Millions - Benjamin Urban 45:59

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In this episode, Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood sit down with Benjamin Urban, the CEO of DIRTT, to explore how their innovative approach to off-site construction is pushing the boundaries of prefab with a focus on Design for Disassembly (DfD). Benjamin shares how DIRTT’s proprietary software and modular systems are revolutionizing how we build, adapt,…

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#072 - Rajiv Khemani - How Auradine Plans to Dethrone Bitmain & MicroBT 20:36

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Rajiv Khemani, co-founder & CEO of Auradine, sits down with Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) live from Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas to pull back the curtain on America’s newest 3 nm ASIC powerhouse. Auradine They break down: Hydro Hash Density – 600 TH/s packed into a 2U rack and tunable down to 13.5 J/TH for “eco-mode” efficie…

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Cloud Reset 35:40

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In this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson sit down with Raakhee Mistry from VMware Cloud Foundation and field CTO Mitesh Pancholy to discuss why many organizations are hitting the reset button on their cloud strategies. Drawing from the new Private Cloud Outlook 2025 study—based on insights from 1,800 g…

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Episode 073 - Chief Persuasion Officer: The New CISO Mindset - Rick McElroy 28:33

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Chief Persuasion Officer: The New CISO Mindset NetSPI Field CISO and host of Agent of Influence podcast Nabil Hannan sat down with Rick McElroy to talk about the role of the CISO, leveraging AI in the cybersecurity space, vendor collaboration, and career advice. + + + Find more episodes on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts, as well as at n…

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The Construction Tech Disconnect for AEC Leaders to Build Tools Field Teams Use with Tyler Campbell 54:35

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In this high-energy episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample and Nathan Wood welcome Tyler Campbell, Founder of FieldProof and host of the Construction Brothers podcast. From steel detailing to shaking up construction technology, Tyler opens up about the realities of field-level frustrations and how tech solutions often miss the mark. This episode …

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#071 - TJ Miller - Why TJ Miller Went Full Bitcoin 45:16

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Comedian T.J. Miller (@nottjmiller) drops by to riff with Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) and Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) about getting “orange-pilled” by the Winklevoss twins, swapping war stories with Michael Saylor, and why true Bitcoiners keep stacking no matter how “frothy” the market gets. Expect unapologetic laughs, hard-won lessons on dollar-cost …

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#100 - What is the Google Cloud VMware Engine all about? Featuring Sai Gopalan and Ken Bocchino 35:53

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Episode 100, YESSSS! Finally, we managed to get there. For this episode, I invited two Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) product managers to explain what GCVE is all about. We had Dr. Wade Holmes on the show, 84 episodes ago, to introduce GCVE, so it was time to re-introduce GCVE and discuss the current solution, and the benefits it brings with for…

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What's New in Data Services Manager 25:04

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In this episode of Virtually Speaking, Pete Flecha and John Nicholson are joined by VMware legend Cormac Hogan to unpack everything you need to know about Data Services Manager (DSM). They explore how DSM delivers on-premises database services for platforms like PostgreSQL and MySQL—while solving a big problem for VI admins: database sprawl. Cormac…

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How Construction Pros Can Fight Code Copyright to Unlock Innovation and Access with Scott Reynolds 47:07

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In this special episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample is joined by Scott Reynolds, CEO and Co-Founder of UpCodes, and co-host Nathan Wood to unpack the evolving debate around building code accessibility and the controversial Pro Codes Act. The episode sheds light on the decades-long legal battle between public access advocates and standards deve…

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#070 - Charley Brady - BitFufu's Unique Cloud Mining Strategy 35:37

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Charlie Brady of Bitfufu sits down with Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) to explore the world of cloud mining as a major revenue stream. They unpack the dynamics of Bitfufu's cloud mining operations, the strategic shift from asset-light to owning data centers, and how cloud mining is reshaping the financial landscape for bot…

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The Manual QA/QC Problems for Data Centre Contractors to Solve with Bluetooth Tools – Jon Chesser 31:38

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In this episode, Jeff Sample sits down with Jon Chesser, Chief Growth Officer at Cumulus, to explore how connected tools are transforming construction QA/QC particularly in the booming data center space. With nearly 20 years of experience in construction technology and a successful exit from Jovix, Jon brings a deep understanding of solving field-l…

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Episode 072 - Cybersecurity Lessons on the Path to Private Equity - Paul Harragan 31:40

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Cybersecurity Lessons on the Path to Private Equity Dive into the world of private equity and cybersecurity with Paul Harragan, Global Cybersecurity Lead at KKR. In this episode, we cover strategies for managing risks, navigating M&A diligence, and aligning security with business growth. + + + Find more episodes on YouTube or wherever you listen to…

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Scott McCrady: MSPs and Identity-first Security 39:46

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Scott McCrady's path to becoming CEO of SolCyber started in the server rooms of the early 2000s. Back then, he was installing Nokia security appliances and building some of the first security operations centers for major corporations. McCrady spent years at companies like Symantec and FireEye, where he learned that keeping businesses safe requires …

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How BIM Mandates and Cloud Tools are Revolutionizing Construction Efficiency with Dave and Tore 39:40

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In this episode of The ConTech Crew, Jeff Sample is joined by Dave McCool, Director of Product of Procore Technologies and Tore Hovland, co-founder of Novarender, for a detailed discussion into the global evolution of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Together, they explore the innovative tech that’s redefining how the construction industry inte…

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Exploring BTEX 2025: Insights and Innovations 58:21

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In this episode, KJ discusses the insights and experiences shared by various presenters at CDW Canada's Business Technology Expo (BTEX) 2025, highlighting the significance of the event in showcasing technological advancements and strategies for businesses. Key themes include the transition to Windows 11, the importance of cybersecurity, the evoluti…

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What's New with vSphere in VCF 9 40:43

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In this episode of Virtually Speaking, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson are joined by Harshad Colte and Feidhlim O’Leary to break down the latest vSphere enhancements in VMware Cloud Foundation 9. They explore how vSphere is evolving to support both traditional VM workloads and modern container-based applications—all while improving operational…

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Modernize Storage with vSAN in VCF 9 47:05

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In this episode, Pete Flecha and John Nicholson are joined by Pete Koehler to dive into the latest vSAN innovations in VMware Cloud Foundation 9. They explore key updates like global deduplication, improved network traffic separation, vSAN-to-vSAN replication with VMware Live Recovery, and stretch cluster enhancements. From boosting performance and…

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Generative AI in Construction for AEC Professionals to Power the Future of Bluebeam with Usman Shuja 30:05

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From X-Con to Unbound, a new era for Bluebeam is taking shape ushering in innovation, AI transformation, and a deeper connection with the AEC community. In this episode, Jeff Sample is joined by Usman Shuja, CEO of Bluebeam, to unpack the evolution of the company and its commitment to putting users at the center of everything. They explore how Unbo…

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#099 - Introducing vSAN 9.0 featuring Pete Koehler! 34:58

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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 was recently launched, and that means vSAN 9.0 is also available. There's many new features introduced in 9.0, so a perfect time to ask Pete Koehler to join the podcast once again and go over some of these key enhancements. Below you can find the links we discussed during the episode! Blog - Network Traffic Separation Bl…

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The Sum is Greater than the Parts 12:37

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In this final episode of the VMware Cloud Foundation 9 series, Paul Lembo, CTO for Americas Strategic at Broadcom, discusses "The Sum is Greater than the Parts", emphasizing how VCF 9's integrated capabilities create more value than individual technological components. Key Highlights: Holistic Cloud Strategy: - Integrated improvements in compute, s…

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VMware Cloud Foundation for ALL 14:54

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Welcome to the eighth episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast's VCF 9 series! In this installment, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson explore "VMware Cloud Foundation for ALL" with James LeFort, Director of Americas Solutions Architects at Broadcom. In this episode, James dismantles the perception that VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is only for …

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VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Unpacked: A Technical Breakdown 29:02

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Welcome to the seventh episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast's VCF 9 series! In this installment, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson unpack VMware Cloud Foundation 9 with William Lam, Distinguished Platform Engineer at Broadcom. Key Highlights: Complete re-architecture of the software stack Core Platform Innovations: - Compute: Support for VM…

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Momentum Shift: Private AI in the Enterprise 14:00

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Welcome to the sixth episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast's VCF 9 series! In this installment, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson explore "Momentum Shift: Private AI in the Enterprise" with Chris Wolf, Global Head of AI and Advanced Services. Key Highlights: VMware's explosive momentum in Private AI services Key AI use cases for enterprises:…

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VCF Automation and Fleet Management 11:39

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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast's VCF 9 series! In this installment, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson explore "VCF Automation and Fleet Management" with Chandra Prathuri, Senior Director of Product Management. Key Highlights: Fleet management capabilities inspired by hyperscaler operations Seamless integration wit…

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Building a Cyber Resilient Private Cloud 11:46

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Welcome to the fourth episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast's VCF 9 series! In this installment, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson explore "Building a Cyber Resilient Private Cloud" with Rakesh Radhakrishnan, Senior Director of Product Management for Cloud Storage & Data. Key Highlights: vSAN's evolution as the #1 storage platform for VMware…

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Inside the Core: What's New in VCF 9 21:50

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Welcome to the third episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast's VCF 9 series! In this installment, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson dive deep into the core infrastructure innovations of VMware Cloud Foundation 9 with Core Infrastructure Product Lead Vijay Ramachandran. Key Highlights: Advanced memory tiering technology reducing infrastructure …

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VMware Cloud Foundation 9: A Modern, Unified, and Secure Platform 11:56

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Welcome to the second episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast's VMware Cloud Foundation 9 series! In this installment, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson continue their deep dive into VMware Cloud Foundation 9 with Director of VCF Product Marketing Rick Walsworth. Key Highlights: Simplified deployment as a single, unified platform Enhanced user…