The Tech Trek

The Tech Trek brings together technology leaders and innovators to share insights on software, data, AI, DevOps, and more. Hosted by Amir Bormand, the podcast explores scaling tech, building high-performing teams, and navigating leadership. Through candid conversations with top CEOs, CTOs, and engineering and product leaders, The Tech Trek provides actionable takeaways and real-world experiences to help you grow in the tech space. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or aspiring technologist, join us to explore the future of technology.

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Recent Episodes
  • How Core Values Drive Real AI Impact
    Jun 5, 2025 – 00:24:00
  • You Can’t Bolt On AI and Win
    Jun 4, 2025 – 00:28:42
  • AI Is Changing the Role of Software Engineers
    Jun 3, 2025 – 00:27:38
  • Innovation Isn’t a Buzzword—It’s a Culture
    May 29, 2025 – 00:22:37
  • The Brutal Truth About Enterprise AI Adoption
    May 28, 2025 – 00:26:46
  • How AI Is Changing Science
    May 22, 2025 – 00:18:30
  • Why This Startup Hires Straight Out of College
    May 21, 2025 – 00:22:35
  • How Agentic AI Is Disrupting the Trades
    May 20, 2025 – 00:26:47
  • Don’t Build the Wrong AI Product
    May 19, 2025 – 00:31:34
  • Building AI Products? Start Here
    May 16, 2025 – 00:26:11
  • She’s Building the Future of AI Conversations
    May 15, 2025 – 00:22:05
  • Soft Skills Built This Startup
    May 14, 2025 – 00:26:51
  • AI vs AI: The Cybersecurity War
    May 13, 2025 – 00:25:57
  • Education at the AI Crossroads
    May 12, 2025 – 00:26:42
  • Why Tech Debt Isn’t the Enemy
    May 9, 2025 – 00:26:05
  • It’s Not the Idea, It’s the Execution
    May 8, 2025 – 00:29:33
  • From Blame to Belonging in Engineering Teams
    May 7, 2025 – 00:34:30
  • Engineering the Next Energy Breakthrough
    May 6, 2025 – 00:22:37
  • Building Engineering Cultures That Deliver
    May 5, 2025 – 00:26:24
  • The Youngest in the Room and Still Leading It
    May 2, 2025 – 00:24:44
  • Engineering with Empathy — How to Lead Align and Grow
    May 1, 2025 – 00:17:59
  • Winning Your First 90 Days as a Data Leader
    Apr 30, 2025 – 00:24:32
  • Hiring for Potential, Not Just Pedigree
    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:19:19
  • Navigating Leadership at Every Stage
    Apr 28, 2025 – 00:24:08
  • Scaling with Purpose: Building the Future of Green Hydrogen
    Apr 25, 2025 – 00:20:46
  • Engineering Culture in an AI-First World
    Apr 24, 2025 – 00:24:16
  • Building Culture Through Unreasonable Hospitality
    Apr 23, 2025 – 00:24:00
  • Find Your Edge in a Crowded Market
    Apr 22, 2025 – 00:27:17
  • Behind the Uptime: How AI Keeps the Internet Running
    Apr 21, 2025 – 00:23:20
  • Building AI Agents with Purpose
    Apr 18, 2025 – 00:28:18
  • Building Emotionally Intelligent AI
    Apr 17, 2025 – 00:24:56
  • Finding the Good: Building Product Teams with Intent
    Apr 16, 2025 – 00:24:53
  • From Spy Dreams to Startup CEO: A Founder’s Journey
    Apr 15, 2025 – 00:22:13
  • Engineering Leadership: Driving Business Outcomes from Engineering
    Apr 10, 2025 – 00:21:48
  • Exploring Open Source AI
    Apr 9, 2025 – 00:29:28
  • Unlocking Sales Productivity with Agentic AI
    Apr 8, 2025 – 00:24:05
  • Improving & Automating Healthcare Data Quality
    Apr 4, 2025 – 00:24:44
  • Startup Playbook: Building Product-First Teams with Engineers
    Apr 3, 2025 – 00:23:18
  • How to Build an Effective Onboarding Plan
    Apr 2, 2025 – 00:22:59
  • Data Culture: Building the Data Engine Driving WHOOP
    Apr 1, 2025 – 00:21:59
  • Founder’s Playbook: Startup Lessons for the Long Game
    Mar 31, 2025 – 00:25:35
  • Building a Cybersecurity Startup with NSA Tech
    Mar 28, 2025 – 00:25:02
  • From Data to Decisions: Why the Right Questions Matter
    Mar 27, 2025 – 00:21:37
  • Founder’s Playbook: Turning Passion into Product
    Mar 26, 2025 – 00:25:57
  • Driving B2B AI Innovation
    Mar 25, 2025 – 00:27:40
  • A CEO’s Guide: Aligning Business & Engineering Teams
    Mar 24, 2025 – 00:27:14
  • The Leadership Blueprint: Building High-Performing Tech Teams
    Mar 21, 2025 – 00:23:50
  • Tech Leader’s Guide: Building Data Products
    Mar 20, 2025 – 00:20:39
  • From Finance to Founding a Tech Startup
    Mar 19, 2025 – 00:22:47
  • How to Be an Effective CTO: A Guide to Balancing Vision, Execution, and Building Trust
    Mar 18, 2025 – 00:24:53
Recent Reviews
  • Haymakervoice
    Love this Podcast!
    Amazing host! Always love the content and the way Amir inspires the conversation throughout discussion is fanastic
  • Drdeathau
    Awesome interviewer
    Amir is a great interviewer who is able to easily create dynamic conversations with his guests!
  • roughtounderstand
    Inciteful and thought provoking
    The Tech Trek’s host, Amir Bormand has a gift for pulling out the thought provoking nuggets of a Leader’s philosophy.
  • Steffichris
    Interesting concepts surrounding Data and Technology
    Great content and conversations from industry experts
  • KidDelorean
    Great Data and Analytics Content
    If you’re part of the data and analytics community, this is a must listen! The speakers and host do a great job of breaking down complex concepts and back with real examples that will educate you about various areas of the data landscape.
  • Anant914
    Super interesting content
    Very thoughtful questions and topics covered
  • Asterism23
    Very informative
    Great conversations with Industry Leaders.
  • Kdon1111111
    Excellent podcast
    Love the questions Amir asks his guests. He has a strong group of interesting people on the podcast and he is great at drawing out the key insights for the audience! Highly recommend. Katelyn
  • CAO-Advisory
    Chief Analytics Officer
    Amir is a wonderful podcast host to work with. He has a great combination of big-picture thinking, structural design, and seemingly effortless delivery of key messages. I have also enjoyed listening to the podcast sessions, because of the wide range of guests and topics. Even though the podcast has “tech” in its name, the content is much more than just technology. The audience can learn from the discussions with speakers who have a wide range of perspectives and experiences across industries.
  • hellomonday1985
    Great podcast all around!
    Really thoughtful host and interesting topics!
  • Jack Kora
    Great bite sized topics
    Love that it’s short and focused on one topic!
  • Crab431234
    Awesome Podcast
    Great content for leaders at all levels. Practical, concise, and useful.
  • Doron2402
    Engineering Manager MUST podcast
    If you’re managing engineers or on your way to become an engineering manager this podcast is a MUST.
  • The Rhyme Syndicate
    Insightful
    I have enjoyed listening to this podcast and the challenges others in IT management are facing. Thanks to the guests who have shared their insights. It has definitely helped and validated some of my own approaches to similar challenges. Thanks Amir for your dedication to this podcast.
  • IPhoneLover2Death
    Dangerously Addictive
    This podcast is a very fast pace, straight to the point with a wealth of tech information that I come for to catch up on, when I have some knowledge gaps. I look forward to new episodes and new tech topics.
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